My friend and I hosted a joint birthday here, and it was really fun! The staff was super helpful and anticiipated needs well. I do wonder if there is something that could be done about guests standing in line. read more

My fiance and I hosted our wedding welcome reception here and had the best time! From start to finish, the Salazar events team was incredibly helpful and responsive - very quick turnaround in providing me F&B pricing information, availability, and answers to questions. There was no event space fee (just a very small F&B minimum which was based on an estimate that I gave them) and we were able to have the entire basement and a dedicated bartender. At the actual event, the team made it such a seamless experience with placing additional food orders and extending our tab (note: they also make it really easy for event guests to start their individual tabs, or drink ticket options as well - super flexible). The tacos were delicious (al pastor and crispy pork belly were fan favorites; people also really liked the veg option of black bean and quinoa) and everyone said they had such a great time! I would highly recommend hosting an event here and would come to Salazar for my future event needs! read more

I absolutely love Salazar! They have the best DJ I have ever found. Both times I've gone have been an absolute blast, and the staff are amazing. I love their steak quesadilla, hibiscus margarita, Paloma, and espresso martini. Their Cosmo mocktail is delicious and refreshing. They don't charge for hosting events! They also have really good chips and queso. The first time I went there was an incident with a really creepy guy. I told the bartender and they took it so seriously, they had bouncers come and get this guy out of there immediately. I have never felt so safe at a nightclub/bar establishment as I did at Salazar. I knew I could freely bring my girlfriends here and we'd have a great time feeling safe and protected and having fun! I aim to host many more of events at Salazar, and hope to join them for their happy hour soon. read more

Salazar - Steak Quesadilla - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Salazar is always a great time. I've used them a couple times for events that I've had send the staff is always super helpful and kind. The food is DELICIOUS. The tacos are amazing, especially the steak one. Perfectly grilled and seasoned to perfection! The inside is pretty chill as well. Very welcoming. read more

Salazar - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing atmosphere on the rooftop! Plenty of seating, great natural light / fresh air from the partially open roof, and friendly service. I came during happy hour which has plenty of good specials every day of the week--tacos are packed so two is enough for a full meal. read more

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Cute little spot ! We had the nachos and I also had the pork belly taco which was also really good! Well priced for dc both drinks and food! Service was friendly and fast and would return during the day ! read more

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Salazar is a really fun bar! From the bell to throw shots at to the ample space for dancing and general mingling, it's an easy spot for a fun event. The churros were an easy highlight of the night despite the fun activities, company, and tasty drinks. They were light and flavorful with a chocolate dip that complimented the cinnamon perfectly. The chipotle chicken taco was exactly what I needed to pair with my margarita. The server went out of their way to find me amidst the crowd which was much appreciated. I'm excited to go back when the weathers a little warmer so I can better enjoy the rooftop experience! read more

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I came here for a friends brunch and we had a great time. The food that was served to us was buffet style and was good. They served quesadillas, tacos, brunch potatoes, different style dips. And they had bottomless drinks that included mamosas, margarita, two types of beers. The management was very nice to work with. Igor was the manager on duty and he was very kind and accommodating! The bartender was super sweet as well! We were in a nice sized room in the back They also have a roof top where there's another bar and music! Over all good brunch experience read more

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Came for a friend's going away party (she reserved the rooftop) and it was pretty fun! We sampled the chips, margaritas, I had a GREAT Paloma cocktail, and an Al pastor taco which was tasty! It never turned into a dance party like I hoped, and I'll ALWAYS miss El Centro brunch (RIP ), but I'm willing to give this place the benefit of the doubt and come back again! read more

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Came to Caroline's for friend's birthday brunch and she took care of our whole party of over 20 without any complaints and super nice and super attentive. The food was so good for it being small servings. Music was great and of all genres. Overall 10/10 read more

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Breakfast tacos were ao tasty. The bar service and food delivery were quick even with a large crowd. I would go back at night to see the atmosphere. read more

My daughter had a showcase next door so we stumbled across this restaurant completely by accident. I'm glad we did because we had a great time. We chose to dine in for brunch at the open area counter area near the entrance. There was no window there so it was great for people watching. The service was great and prompt. I ordered the breakfast burrito, the guacamole, and a cheese quesadilla for my daughter. Everything was SO good. I took half of my burrito home with me and it also reheated well. I'm so glad I found out about Salazar and I plan to go back soon. I want to check out the upstairs areas. read more

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hosted my birthday party there this weekend and it was amazing! such a fun vibe and they gave me a free drink for hosting. the space was not super private so we definitely were mixed with a lot of other people but thats what you expect when renting a place to party for free. overall awesome and they stored my cake there and let us eat it at the bar! read more

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I always have a blast at Salazar!! This time around, I needed a venue to host a grad school bonding event. It was super last minute and we needed a flexible venue regarding amount of folks joining, type of meal/drinks (bottomless vs. a la carte), etc. Salazar was so accommodating and everyone had an amazing time! Would 10/10 book again!! read more

So we don't leave the house much bc times are weird in every way but tonight was my early birthday celebration and Megan working upstairs was the burst of light I needed and didn't know was necessary. Yes I leave the house but often times I find that I feel like a bother for even wanting to go out (by the servers ) and it feels nice to feel welcome and excited to be somewhere in public especially as a poc. Thank you to Megan, she worked the upstairs bar by herself and still managed to make up feel special. This is so rare now-a-days so I have to call it out when I see it. It was my birthday but we didn't make it a scene, somehow, the establishment still managed to make us feel at home and made me feel special without any special request. Thank you so much for letting us forget the horror of current climate and making life feel like we are important. Will come here again thank you !!!! read more

I gotta say I enjoyed the heck outta myself at this place. Formerly El Centro, I have found myself coming for a more bar focus now rather than for brunch like I did with the previous establishment. One time was a part of a self-led holiday crawl where I was trying different spots with holiday decor... it was a blast then! Let's not talk about the bell challenge... I failed miserably LOL. But more recently I came to meet a couple folks for a casual happy hour. I started with food, getting some black bean quinoa & mango shrimp tacos. I... wasn't even hungry, but the tacos were phenomenal. I have some top-rated taco spots on the MD side, and this was the best thing I'd had since going to those places. the BBQ taco (as I will now call it LOL) was the perfect veggie taco and I'd send my sister there to check it out! I loved the mango shrimp too, but the BBQ definitely stole the show for me. I sipped on a margarita as well, which was a pretty darn good margarita... oh, that's right! I got chips & salsa too! That salsa was banging! I'd come back for the food easily! I'll be back for sure! Especially on Thursday, when HH is all night! :) read more

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Salazar is such a gem! The food is flavorful and perfectly cooked, the outdoor seating has this cozy, laid-back vibe, and the cocktails are a must-try. I left feeling happy, full, and already planning my next visit. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Okay so looking at the brunch menu, I was sold! Bottomless drinks and tacos, I had to at leeeeast try it out! Unfortunately, mid is the first word that comes to mind after my brunch experience. A group of friends and I went here for a Saturday brunch service and were reminded upon entry that we had a 90 minute reservation and that it started as she was seating us. No problem, grateful for the reminder. Our server comes over and we immediately order drinks, another 90 minute reminder. Another person joined the party, another 90 minute reminder, this time with a little sass as the server said she "wished we had told her more people were coming because the clock started." The late person ordered yet had to wait 15 minutes or so for her drink. She mentioned it being a little weird that the same place repeatedly reminding us of the 90 minute limit was so slow in getting food and drinks out. I am pretty sure we were reminded about five times about the 90 minute limit. The tacos came and were alright, nothing to call home about. The best part of the experience was when our server brought out the pitchers of mimosas and margaritas. Due to the slow service, every time she came to our table, at least three people needed refills. She eventually brought the pitchers and though she made it seem like she was doing us a favor, it seemed mutually beneficial. I would not recommend going here for brunch and think even if food was mid, service could have definitely ben better. read more

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Salazar is a total gem! I can't count how many birthdays, happy hours, and unforgettable events we've had here. Our organization loves to book out the basement and rooftop, and every single time, Salazar brings the energy and the flavor. Let me tell you--the shrimp tacos are legendary! Paired with one of their spot-on margaritas, you're set for a fantastic time. The vibe is always on point, and the staff makes everything so seamless. If you're looking for amazing food and a place that knows how to throw a party, Salazar is it! Treat yourself--you'll be back for more! read more

Salazar - Shrimp, Al Pastor, and Crispy Pork Tacos... Yummmm - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You must have ID upon entering. Please is clean, and music.popping. The quesadilla was delicious and held me over while I was in lime at the Black Cat. read more

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Good food, great HH specials and friendly staff. Have been twice so far and each time I've enjoyed the experience. Two level setup with bars on each. Rooftop has a pretty cool glass bell shot "attraction" so pretty cool. Will aim to make it back for a nighttime event soon. read more

I'm not even a tequila person, but the original margaritas here are delicious. Weekday happy hour runs 4-7 and the deals are great--specifically $1 chips and salsa, which were surprisingly good considering the price. Staff was super friendly, too. Might have to come back for the weekend brunch (which is bottomless, of course). Also, always love the option of rooftop seating! Both for enjoying the last of the warmer weather, and reducing COVID risk. read more

I was struggling to find a venue for a post-wedding mixer that didn't have a large minimum spend requirement until I discovered SALAZAR. Working with Angela and the team was incredibly easy, and they were very accommodating with all my requests . On the day of the event, I was initially nervous about how things would unfold. However, the food was terrific, and the service was seamless, with trays being replenished as soon as they were finished. The bartenders kept the drinks flowing, and all my guests had rave reviews about every aspect of the service. We definitely plan to host another event at SALAZAR. read more

Don't go they let girls/women get assaulted and call the cops on the person who got assaulted. I got assaulted and they called the cops while we were already outside waiting for our ubers 0 ratings even if it says one. everyone saw even the workers but they wanted to act clues less once one of their white coworkers called the cops and she was not present when it went down. The Three workers acted dumb and when we told her are you serious she ignored us and gave our description as if we did something. we're hispanic/black and asian. they let that man into the establishment and called the cops on us while we were already leaving. they are unprofessional and racist. read more

Terrible establishment all together! I went to salazar for a birthday brunch. everything was fine till it was time to go. they did not let us gather our things first to leave and let people into the basement. our things could've been stolen or messed with but they simply did not care ! On top of that management had already messed up our reservation and put us somewhere we had not asked for. There was a altercation at the end on the stairs of the rooftop . we were leaving and helping our friends come down and a random guy came up the stairs and pushed everyone in the way. security got involved after the fact he had already put his hands on everyone and myself. One of the girls who saw everything happen came out with us and checked up on us but they still let the guy go up to enjoy his time while we walked down to leave. Once we were already outside waiting for ubers to come. One of the workers who hadn't seen the altercation called the police on US and was very racist towards all of us who were a group of minorities (black, filipino/asian and latinos) lying to the police saying we started and that we wouldn't get off the property BUT we were on the outside away from the bar waiting to go home when we were just trying to leave at that point. The worker who checked up on us ignored us and did not defend us at all ! For a LATINO establishment to have workers who are racist is very sad! I'd give it 0 stars if i could. This is not the first time they are racist and just terrible at their job. read more

This place is alright. It has good happy hour prices. It's definitely a spot for the younger crowd. Think of it like a college bar/party spot. Everything is sticky and smells like a frat party. I suppose it is very successful as a going out spot. The food/drinks here weren't good, but they were cheap for happy hour. Service was adequate. Probably wouldn't return because I'd prefer to go to a spot that doesn't feel sticky/unhygienic. read more

I was going in the rooftop bar for the first time today with a coworker, while i was waiting a guy pushed a girl and the workers did nothing. Very disappointed the security guard did a great job deescalating but they didn't call the cops on the guy who put his hands on the girl. Had to leave after seeing them let in a guy to the top who put his hands on a girl. If the girl who got pushed sees this, respond i saw it happened i will help you out. For the female worker being racist maybe nobody heard you but i did, i'd hope working at a spanish place doesn't mean you're racist to all customers. I personally didn't get treated bad but i saw what happened. Was so excited to try this place and didn't get to :( read more

I have been meaning to leave an outstanding review as I frequent this establishment. As soon as you enter, you are welcome to buy a top-notch hostess who made me feel welcomed and clearly directed patrons to table service and bar seating. I tend to find myself at the upstairs bar most often. Anne is a wonderful bartender she makes great drinks, is friendly, and attentive. I absolutely love their strawberry margarita, it's one of my favorite drinks in the district due to their use of real fresh strawberry purée vs the sugary grenadine type flavoring that fuels an instant hangover. It's refreshing and delicious I crave them and honestly wish all mission group restaurants offered the strawberry Marg - but it's a treat I can only get at Salazar. And finally the food. You would think since this place has a reputation of being more of a club and nightlife scene the food would be mediocre but that certainly isn't the case - I have loved every dish I have tried. The huevos Rancheros are a standout and that is a dish I order often at brunchy spots and of the ones I've tried Salazars is in the top tier. Truthfully you can't go wrong. They also offer lots of good specials and happy hour deals so it's very affordable for DC and a great value for the price since it's delicious and comes with great service. I have only been during brunch and happy hours but I hear it gets quite lit during late night and I look forward to checking that out soon. The crowd here always seems like really fun and cool people vs the Navy Yard crowd you get at mission which is another plus if you ask me! Definitely worth stopping by Salazar! read more

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Hosted a birthday party here and had such a great time! Everything was so easy and the bartenders and staff were extremely nice. Would recommend for sure!! read more

Came here for a girls night out and had a blast! It was a super cute bar with multiple levels/bar areas. We were a table of 8 and we got seated up stairs. There was music blasting and the roof top was open to give the ultimate DC vibe. We ordered two of the Salazar Marg Pitchers, it was a lot of lime but it was tasty. We also ordered a variety of meals to try and share; we had the steak quesadilla, the chicken quesadilla, chips and salsa, queso, and chicken tacos. We enjoyed everything we tried but my favorite was the chicken quesadilla! Also, while you're here you have to order a round of ice shots (tequila of course), once you take the shot, you get to throw the shot glass at the giant bell, and everyone will cheer if you hit it! SO FUN! I highly recommend as a pregame spot to eat and grab a fun drink before you hit the town! #JassyJEatsApproved read more

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Salazar is a fantastic establishment with a clear sense of style and a very unique one at that in the DC ecosystem. The staff is so friendly and are all very helpful and knowledgeable. A highlight is that there are no extra fees associated with booking an event at any Mission Group venue. It's also a very easy process to book an event with a responsive staff. Each venue feels family-run, which is impressive at the scale of one of the largest groups in DC. If you like Salazar, you should absolutely check out Royal Sands (another Mission Group venue). Lastly, Taco Tuesday is a must-do. read more

Good Food, Good Vibes 'Ello Chaps, Salazar is a multi-level bar, restaurant, and event venue in Washington, D.C.. The food menu features a Spanish flare of quesadillas, tacos, chips and salsa - with various drinks such as Tequila, beer, and wine available. For large groups, the food and drink menu may be a bit limited, but it's got a good social atmosphere. Overall I give Salazar four stars out of five. read more

Salazar - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the best HH/Taco Tuesday spots in the city! Visited Salazar on the first *real* warm day of April for HH on their rooftop bar. It was pretty chill when we arrived around 5pm but became more lively as time passed. They have a few big screens which were playing sports channels. The tunes were Bad Bunny heavy and a few afrobeats sprinkled in so super vibey and for the aesthetic. When seated upstairs there are high tables and seating at the bar, regardless of where you're sitting you order from the bartender. Service was efficient and pleasant. We ordered single margs ($9 on HH)--they're on draft but not weak at all! For food we ordered the queso and guac (not on HH). The prices were a bit steep ($13 and $11 respectively) for the portion size but they were both DELICIOUS! Tacos are $4.50 during HH and all day on taco Tuesday. We tried the steak, shrimp and crispy pork tacos and loved them all. We also got the steak quesadilla ($13) which was supposed to come with a jalapeño crema but maybe we missed that part. It was still good and a nice portion size. The food arrived in a timely manner but not too quick where you feel like it's all just sitting under a lamp. All in all great value for the money. I'll def be back when I need my next taco fix. read more

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This spot is full of young people energy!! Get drunk and have a damn good time! Probably best to come during happy hour so you can get your money worth.. the music is bumping... No literally bumping feels like your in a rave upstairs on there dance floor. Definitely have to give this spot another go around so I can sample some of those tacossss. read more

Salazar - Margaritas!! - Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Check out Salazar if you're looking for an experience reminiscent of your college days. Stopped by here on a Saturday night with tons of peeps in their early 20s, they checked ID's at the door, so have yours readily accessible! Great house margaritas, they're on tap so the consistency remains the same. They have a decent music selection, and pretty good service. Hoping to check out their Taco Tuesday. read more

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Organized a group happy hour Thursday night, and had the best time! All night happy hour on Thursdays, everyone loved it. Drinks were great, food was decent. The team was awesome to work with, organizing the event was a breeze thanks to how responsive they were. read more

This had been on my list of places to visit for a while. Stopped by after trying to visit another place on the area, that ended up closing early. Made it in right in time for happy hour. Ended up getting a Mexican tea shot, the chipotle chicken roll up and a pitcher of margaritas. Everything was very good. The bartender was engaging and able to provide some great recommendations. I'd definitely return for a chill Sunday vibe again. read more

Sunday 4pm Anthonyand miles!! Best waiters!! Brunch is great but only until 4pm. Bartenders very attentive and work with you. Little hole in the wall spot & great!! read more

We hosted a birthday party in the space on the first floor and it was great! The semi private access to a bar and the space itself was well staffed & lively. The music & drinks were great too. We would definitely book a party here again. read more

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Came late night a while back -- the very top floor was insanely crowded, you couldn't even stand without being shoved in every direction. Lots of drinks spilled on you too. Second floor was empty. Basement is where you should head if you want to have room and good music to dance to! read more