I order the octopus and the side of broccoli. The broccoli was an explosion of flavors: tartness being the dominant. The side dish delivered better than the main unfortunately. The octopus is one of my litmus tests for a tasty restaurant. The octopus was chewy. I've had non-chewy octopus. The char dominated the flavor, or was the sole flavor. It wasn't unappetizing, but neither was it something requiring a reorder at a future date. You have to order a whole bottle to get the interesting Red choices other than: Noir, Malbec, and Cab. The menu wasn't extensive. That could be a good thing, excel at a few items rather than being average at a bunch. The bar itself is beautiful. It's the kind of place that would be impressive on a first date, classy but not intimate. The music is funky. Me like, but you'll have to emote of converse. Not a lot of conversation echo though, owing to the size of the room I guess. Service was quick, and the bartender circled around to check in. The GM stopped by to ask how I was doing. Although I tried to placate the "chewy", she insisted on a second shot at it. Up to that point this place was a 4: Visit only if in the area. But the service might nudge it to a 5: recommend to others. And swish! The second dish left the first in another stratosphere. It's the same dish, but the change in the tenderness of the octopus made the flavor palette explode! read more

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AMBIANCE: Bf took me out for date night ! They had live Brazilian music while we ate. The interior is amazing. Low light but not so low that you can't see anything. There are couches and lounge chairs as a seating area and I believe an outdoor space! I am super happy we got a table though bc I find eating from the couch uncomfortable so make sure to ask that on your reservation. I wish we would have seen the outdoor space. My bf reserved that area and we were seated inside. Just to not bother we didn't say anything (& likely bc the music was inside!). Culturally decorated so expect to see patterns and colors which I LOVED! It gave whimsy and happiness that you tap into whenever you visit a Latin American country. Great experience. SERVICE: It was amazing!! Our waiter was so kind. He was an older gentleman, who seemed especially and genuinely happy to serve us and make sure we were okay. We could feel his energy and I loved that. FOOD: So good! The steak my bf got what AMAZING!!!! it was tender and juicy. He gave me a couple of pieces that were crispy on the outside and it was divine. I got the spinach ravioli with ricotta, and that was not heavy even for a pasta dish. Very enjoyable to say the least! read more

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Went on a Bossa Nova night (every Wednesday). It was dim and had date night vibes. They have a bar if you want to sit solo but there were tables too. My boyfriend and I went. Got some apps and drink. I got an espresso Martini and he got a mocktail. Would recommend going again especially for the entertainment. I thought our server was good and checked on us but knew we were there for the music. read more

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Mercy Me in DC has that grown, polished, soft‑luxury vibe. Dim lighting, warm gold tones, plush seating, and that low hum of people who look like they have somewhere important to be after this. It's giving international lounge meets DC sophistication, sexy without trying too hard. Ladies, if you're trying to date up or elevate your roster, this is your playground. I pulled up as a plus‑one for a business meeting after dinner at Shōto, so I wasn't hungry, but the food looked incredible. The drinks? Fantastic. The bar stays packed, and I met plenty of suitors just sitting pretty. This is the kind of place you can walk into alone, bat your lashes, and suddenly you've got options, men, women, whoever. (Happy Pride Month.) For me, even though the food looks great, this is a pre‑game paradise the perfect spot to warm up before the real fun begins. Crowd check: solid 30-40 energy. Not really for the 50+ crew. read more

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Where do I begin? I was blown aeay by the food, service and ambience here. It had a very chill vibe on a late Sat night with a DJ spinning some tunes. Our server was phenomenal! I did ask her name but forgot and would have loved to give her a shout out. I think she was a South American woman in her 40s or 50s. She was so friendly and insisted on giving us free shots for my husbands birthday. We ordered cocktails, an eggplant dish and a pasta dish and the patatas Bravas (so good we went and got it again). All the food tasted really good. So worth it! read more

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Let's get into my Saturday date night at Mercy Me! I am usually the researcher so I have already looked at the menu, photos, and reviews before I go to a restaurant, but this was a "Get ready, let's go" night! Ambience: so Mercy Me is inside of Yours Truly Hotel. Not a typical restaurant set to the side, but hotel bar with tables and food. Hotel guests are coming and going through the front entrance. It must have been a wedding group staying there, so pretty lively/loud. Mixed dress again due to hotel setting. I would have been way more casual had I known. Food: Sorta Lomo Saltado 4/5. Perfect medium preparation, good portion and flavor. Green beans and onions on top. I would suggest still adding a carb (I'll come back to carbs) Lamb Chops: I could not even bring myself to taste my dates lamb chops because the portion was only a taste. So 1/5 stars. There were 2 small lamb chops for $34! No additional sides. This is barely appetizer! Rice and beans: 2/5 beans had not a single drop of seasoning. Plantains: 4/5 I guess. Fried plantains aren't hard. They did sprinkle toasted coconut on top but it's basically for decoration. It doesn't "stick" to the plantain. Drinks: Espresso Martini 2/5. Looks pretty, contains dairy so thought to be creamy. But it was basically coffee. I didn't get a hint of anything else Caipi Shiso 3.5/5. Their take on a caipirinha. However full of ice and very little beverage. Finished in like 2 sips. I started this review with 4 stars but as I'm recapping, I think I'm down to 3 . I'm interested in the Brazilian music nights on Wednesday and Thursday so would come more casual and open to trying another drink. But I also don't have to ‍ Also forgot I had the Hamachi until uploading photos. Nothing memorable. 3/5 read more

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I absolutely loved my experience dining at Mercy Me. The restaurant is very beautiful with vibrant decor, it's really spacious, and there's a large bar in the center of the restaurant. The front of the restaurant has large bay windows that are open, so you'll get fresh air throughout the restaurant. The food was magnifico! It's Latin food, tapas style! I came here to celebrate a milestone with a few friends and family, so we ordered quite a selection for the table. First, I ordered the Arándano mocktail, which was pretty good. The food we ordered included the crispy yuca, papas bravas, empanadas de mariscos, peruvian chicken, coconut plantains, and rice and beans. Every single thing was delicious. The papas bravas may have been my favorite, if I had to choose. It was topped with crispy onions, crema, and a shaved cheese. At the end, our waitress brought me a celebratory dessert, the mousse de maracujá. It had a passion fruit base, so it was a bit tart but still tasty. It was a great dessert to end the night! read more

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Love this restaurant on Wednesdays with the live music. Definitely must experience that. Make a reservation because it's popular. Our group had about four different dishes. Nothing but rave reviews from the Peruvian chicken, lomo soltado, and broccolini. Our server Anton was five star! Very informative and warm towards us. read more

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Top notch service and the restaurant is so cute with comfy seating. We got 1 bottle of Aqua Panna and it was $10 so beware of that but everything else was tasty and they give you fresh plates and silverware with each round. What we ordered for a table of 2: - Empanadas: 9/10. Blue Crab & shrimp. Small yet filling. - Chaufa: 10/10. shrimp, crab & corn fried rice. This was our fav! - Sorta Lomo Saltado: 7/10. There was some fatty parts and I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce. read more

Mercy Me - Chaufa & Sorta Lomo Saltado - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had came here for the Brazil and Morocco watch party, and spent some time before the match and during halftime getting drinks at the Mercy Me bar. Such a vibe with tasty drinks and beer! The staff were nice too to let us know when there were seats or if we needed to know anything. I have yet to try their food, but I'd like to try eventually. read more

Mercy Me - Espresso martinis - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The staff was outstanding and went above and beyond for my food allergies! The manager came over to our table and walked through the menu with me, talking about changes I could make to almost any dish so I could have it. The ceviche was fresh and had great citrus flavor. The miso in the Umami Fashion was an excellent touch. Unique cocktail menu and great tapas spot. The only reason I didn't rank this 5 stars is because the blossom bar was closed and we weren't told at the time of reservation. read more

Mercy Me - CEVICHE (made gluten free) - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food drinks: The food at this location was good. We didn't get the steaks and potatoes, and it wasn't something out of this world, but it was good. The drinks were also pretty decent. I truly didn't really like the fact that they were a bit small, and the serving (which I will insert pictures) seemed as if I had already drunk some, if that makes sense. I assume it's to fit the aesthetic that they do have, which is really nice, but I also just wish I got exactly what I wanted when it came to quantity. I can truly say that the food wasn't memorable, but the location definitely was. Location: This location is very nice, and I really like the aesthetic. It's low-light, and it's perfect for a date. It's definitely not casual. I would definitely dress more business casual or truly just dress up. This is a perfect location for a date or a special occasion. We stayed in the hotel that's connected to this restaurant, so I'm not sure how parking works within this location, as we stayed in the garage for the hotel and didn't really have to worry about that. Service: Service was great, and we didn't have to wait much for our food, and everything was provided as expected. read more

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Tremendous service, delicious food, and a lush ambience. The restaurant has South American cuisine that is rich in flavor. Each dish arrived fairly quick and was plated with excellence! The steak was tender and spiced well, the plantains were absolutely amazing (sweet, thick, and coated with a nice char)! The lamb came with a delicious red chili sauce, (although was bit less tender than the steak). The potatoes were seasoned well and topped with shredded cheese. The tres leches is moist and worth a try (although it is more of a rendition of tres leches). The expresso martini is absolutely delicious (perfect balance of sweet, froth, and flavor). Overall, Mercy Me is a great place to dine and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an elevated South American dining experience! read more

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Pros: very very cute ambiance! It felt like you could go there for any occasion and have a good time . They also had a live jazz band playing with was really nice. The food was good and the service was great. Very friendly staff . Cons: though I thought the food was good , it could've def used more flavor on the chicken and others . I had to add salt . read more

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We had a reservation for 5:30 on a Friday and were seated right away. There were plenty of other tables so this is a good time to come if you don't have a reservation. Four of us ordered appetizers for the table. We had the crispy yuca, the empanadas, the ceviche and the NY strip anticuchos. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. I ordered the Peruvian chicken for dinner and ended up taking most of it home with me because I was so full. The next day when I reheated it for lunch it was just as good! read more

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I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and while it was a good experience, I don't think I'd necessarily come back. There were 9 of us and they had no trouble accomedating our size which was great. My friend knew some of the wait staff and managers, so they were very kind to bring us a complementary bottle of prosecco for the table. They also had a live DJ spinning which was great and gave the whole place a nice ambiance. The food was good, I got the chorizo bologenese which was delicious, but not worth it for the price imo. $32 for a modest portion of a good but not groundbreaking pasta feels like a bit of a stretch. Ditto with the caipi lychee, it was good, but also about 85% ice. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, everything was good but not great for what we paid. read more

Mercy me is inside a boutique hotel in DuPont circle. I love live music especially jazz and I heard great things about their live jazz music on Wednesdays. The weather was nice and the windows were open with a lovely breeze. The band playing was very good, I stayed for 2 hours and really enjoyed it. I would have loved to stay longer but unfortunately I had to leave due to table reservation time allotment (typically two hours). The service was pretty good and attentive. The 3 stars is for the food and drinks. This place isn't necessarily cheap and nothing on the menu really caught my eye so I asked the waiter for recommendations. I got the fugazetta and some drink I can't remember the name of it. It was okay, nothing special. The fugazetta had too much ricotta and the dough was about underbaked for me. I would come back here just for the live jazz on Wednesdays but the food and drinks need to be much improved, there was a lot left to desire and with a bar/restaurant in a hotel this nice, I expected better quality. read more

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What a fun place. We had awesome cocktails and food here. It is a very fun vibe and it would be great for a group. They also have more intimate tables for date night as well. They take reservations and the hostess was very easy to work with for booking groups. read more

This was my favorite restaurant I have gone to in a long while. Although the dishes are in the pricey side, some of these bites were so amazing! The tuna tiradito had so much juice, flavor, and freshness in each bite and the strip steak was perfectly cooked and presented very nicely! However one of the more unique dishes I had was something we ordered last minute - the black truffle fugazzetta - hard to describe as the bread, bacon, and truffle are putting in hard work in each bite but you just have to try it! read more

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Amazing experience (dare I say one of my top fives this year!)! We went on a Wednesday night and there was live jazz music and the vibes were 100%! The espresso martini and la Manzana drink were very balanced, top-notch, just the right amount of alcohol! We ordered four small platters and one main course and it was the perfect amount. Actually, we had some leftovers. The black truffle bread (fugazetta) is phenomenal. You have to order it. Do not miss it. I haven't had something like that anywhere else. My second favorite was the red snapper ceviche again perfect balance, and presentation. And of course, do not forget the Chaufa - definitely very shareable with chunks of crab, shrimp and a perfectly seasoned rice serve served with fennel salad! The menu is small, but mighty! Our server, Anton, was phenomenal. Everything he recommended was a hit both on the drinks side and on the food. I am glad he served us !! I cannot get over how great the ambience was with the music (that you can actually hear each other too), the lighting , the decor. This was my second time at MercyMe and I can't wait to come back again and again. read more

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I would say I enjoy the atmosphere. The music is very upbeat with Latin music and a great place for happy hour with coworkers, but I didn't really enjoy my food. The steak skewers were a bit too tough and very pricey for the portion. I will give this place another try one day read more

Mercy Me - Carne - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lively bar/ restaurant. Server and host wereon point. Hearts of palm salad was tasty but my rib eye was initially over cooked but the recook was a perfect medium rare. However the $78 price for a 20 once is a bit much however I am in Washington not Maryland so .... read more

this bar is tucked away in the yours truly hotel in West End, DC. My posts are from me starting from the inside and then the outside trying to different drinks. I sold the Bartender on Fox 5 and decided to go, especially since it's just two blocks from my office. I was not disappointed. read more

Mercy Me - tamarindo - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in for a presidential dinner cocktails and the vibe was spot on and so was the espresso martini. Standing at the bar wasn't allowed. But luckily we were able to grab a table. Highly recommend! read more

I came here for dinner last year. I thought the yucca fries were good and I liked the sauce it came with. I was disappointed with the wagyu saltado. It was a bit dry and not very flavorful. The old fashioned cocktail was good though. I thought the food was overpriced for what it was but the restaurant was beautiful and had a nice ambiance. read more

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I came twice on two nights of a meeting that I was doing nearby: it's a little pricey but quite good and enough food and great cocktails (fun menu with creative presentations). The vibe is fun with an open modern lounge feel, a happening place with interesting art. If you are staying at the hotel you get a reasonable discount too. South American inspired menu so there are some different ingredients and combinations different than the average American restaurant. read more

Restaurant Week: Arepas were absolutely delicious. They were not finger-food ready as the arepas broke easily in my hands. Chicken was great and it had amazing seasoning! I did feel like they could have added rice and beans to this plate to make this more filling. I still felt hungry after finishing this plate. I've had cheaper, better tasting chicken and sauces at other Peruvian places. The tres leches was disappointing too! Some bites were rather tasteless so it didn't soak up much of the flavors like a proper tres leches cake should. I went and still had two slices of pizza after this meal to feel full. read more

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I'm staying at the Yours Truly hotel for a few weeks, so I'm definitely spending some time at Mercy Me! With my first trip, I started with the Melon Marg. Nice and light, not too sweet. Then out came the garden salad. This salad is incredibly refreshing. Full of great flavors and textures. Highly recommend. Not large enough to be a single meal but a wonderful starter or side. My main course was the Empanada de Mariscos (blue crab and shrimp). These were decent - the addition of the salsa verde was a nice touch. The place itself has a great look and vibe to it. The music was a little loud for my taste - it felt more like a company party than a place to get dinner. I just hate competing with music when talking with someone over dinner. That being said, the food was enough for me to warrant a second trip to try more of the menu! read more

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Join me as I dine at @mercyme.dc I thoroughly enjoyed my experience for the cherry blossom event. It happens once a year I'll definitely be back. Favorites: Monk Fish Liver Flor De Sakura Duck Breast Uni Curry Nigiri Japanese Cheesecake Chef :@omakasenomad read more

My friends and I stopped by Mercy Me to check out El Chalet. Unfortunately, it was booked for an event but we were able to get a table in the bar/lounge area. The ambiance was great and staff were friendly. Food did take a little while to come out but it was worth the wait. The drinks were fantastic, some of the best in DC! The Baires Mule was a favorite. It contains kola nut which will give you a burst of energy! The topicalia spritz and maca verde were both good. We grab some small plates to share. The burger was a pretty good size, juicy and had good flavor. The fries were perfectly crispy. The beef tartare was good, the potato crisps went well with it and wish we had more! The emapanadas were my favorite! Crispy outside, short ribs filling was bursting with flavor and the chimichurri sauce was soooo delicious--this is a must try! The truffle provaleta wasn't warm enough and the cheese cooled quickly, causing it to get a little hard and the croquettes were just ok. Overall a great experience! Would love to go back to and try their dinner menu. read more

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The food was decent, and the prices were a bit pricey compared to the portions given. We ordered the pulpo, which was the tastiest dish we had. My friend got the ribs and said they were good, and the fried rice was also tasty. The dessert had a lovely presentation but lacked flavor. I ordered the burger, which was very dry, and the bread was too thick. Overall, the service and ambiance were nice. read more

We wanted to eat here a couple of times before posting a review. Both times we really enjoyed ourselves. The menu is pretty inventive. We have grown a little palette numb over the years so Mercy Me has been a nice surprise for us. I'm still thinking about a ceviche we had over the summer. One of the major standouts were the picanha beef tartare with lettuce wraps and potato chips. This is a fresh take on a classic and if you like a little spice and enjoy beef tartare, then this is a must get. Our other favorite was the gnocchi with octopus. The acidity of the tomatoes was a great complement to make this whole dish sing in harmony. Also, the Brazilian sausage was extremely flavorful and at least unique for us. Service was very good with all the essentials covered along with an extremely pleasant demeanor. In total we had five courses and dessert (a dairy free panna cotta) which was a great, light way to end the abundance of food we ate. This also included a glass of wine with each course. The total price including 24% tip for the excellent service was $348. If you are not huge eaters like us, you could definitely keep the price lower. However, for us, this was a bargain to have good service and such inventive culinary skills. Mercy Me is now part of our regular rotation. Two notes that might be of interest to other diners. .**(1) There is an automatic 22% surcharge/tip if that is a problem for you.** **(2) The restaurant is lively, especially as the evening progresses with either a DJ or live music. This could be a problem for those preferring a calmer venue. If you enjoy lively energy, then this is a good spot.** read more

Probably the least attentive bartenders I've ever experienced. Was only served twice in 2 hours with 6 people behind the bar. That's ridiculous. Steve who was doing service well, actually made my experience better this was yesterday during the Brazil game. Small , very elder lady behind bar didn't even keep my tab open just closed me. Rough rough rough rough 0 stars. Just get a bar back or bartenders who are experienced read more

We stayed at the hotel and enjoyed a few drinks and appetizers with our friends. We tried the yucca - the short rib beef empanadas - and the picana skewers. The food was delicious. The place is so chill loved the vibe and music. The drinks were ok I enjoyed it but felt it was more ice than anything else. The espresso martini was superb. It's pricey we definitely recommend it for a nice couples date night or special occasion. read more

Mercy Me - Yucca Fries Empanada - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here for dinner and the food and service were good but we came to celebrate my friend's 30th and were looking forward to taking photos with all the cherry blossoms decorations they have been promoting for the spring. Unfortunately, the majority of the decor was in a room that was closed for a private event. read more

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Needed a quick bite while visiting and this place looked cute. Grabbed a seat at the bar and the folks behind were quick to getting me the menu. Everyone working the bar was super friendly and helpful - definitely the highlight. I got the Peruvian chicken and it was pretty good. It came with a little salad and yuca fries too which were all good as well. The chicken itself wasn't too dry, the fries were crispy, and and salad tasted fresh. The vibes are cute. It's a hotel restaurant but had good energy with quite some people for a weekday evening. Definitely worth a shot. read more

Mercy Me - Peruvian Chicken - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A friend of a friend asked me to check out this swanky spot in downtown D.C. So...I did!! This spot was definitely swanked out, fancy, fun, with some aesthetically different food!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @mercyme.dc . Location Reviewed: 1143 New Hampshire Ave, N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *See Website* www.mercymedc.com . Items Reviewed: Their Crispy Rice Nigiri (with Wagyu tataki-a ginger sauce, Shitake jam-a mushroom jam, & black garlic glaze on top of crisp rice $19). STAMP!! Super tender Wagyu, with a slight hint of sweet, & sour ginger sauce, garlicky, with the crunch of the rice!! Their Empanadas (with Hucatay -a black mint sauce- braised lamb, Criolla onions-finely chopped sliced onions in vinegar, tomatoes, garlic, chili, bell peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper, & herbs-& salsa Sabrosa- a savory salsa $16). STAMP!! Meaty, crispy, & perfectly seasoned...dip this in the dip, & use the onions!! Their Ñoqui (a Gnocchi pasta with chorizo crumble, English peas, & salsa Criolla $23). Their Samurai Sour (with seed lip, wasabi, ginger, sesame oil, Yuzu, & egg white $10). STAMP!! Spicy, frothy, sweet, & tasty. Their Ceviche (with Hamachi, blood orange, & aji amarillo $21). DELICIOUS. If you like raw fish...this is for YOU!! I just personally don't like the consistency. Their Peruvian Chicken (roasted heirloom chicken, Aja verde, Aja Amarillo, & baby lettuce $49). STAMP!! Now the whole chicken leg, & foot threw me off!! BUT...when dipped into this thing the skin was well seasoned, & crispy, the meat was juicy & tender, & the sauces HIT!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Sauce Crucial Pocket . Recommendations: That Wagyu, noodles, chicken... 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews #dmvfoodie #washingtondcfood #wagyu #goodeats #stamp read more

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It was live music night. Overall music and food were nice. I got pork belly appetizer. The server explained as taco but it wasn't. The food taste was good, so no complaints. read more

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Love their ambiance & happy hour, small tapas, large drinks! Always great service, one of my faves

Mercy Me was another Instagram hyped restaurant I wanted to check it out! I came in for Sunday brunch with friends and we sat in the Blossom Garden which was very cute & picturesque! The servers were very friendly from start to finish. Honestly, the food was 3/5 overall. I ordered the Wagyu A Lo Pobre which was cooked Well instead of Medium. The eggs and fries were too crispy and my friend wasn't a fan of the Pain Perdu. We did agree the Chorizo Rice Hash was good but nothing was spectacular. The experience was just okay so I wouldn't rush to come here or recommend it over other brunch spots in DC. Probably best to grab a drink, take some cute pics and leave. read more

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