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

Lynette is phenomenal, food is also amazing! Highly recommend if your looking for an all you can eat and boozy brunch read more

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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

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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 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

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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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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

When I walked pass Salazar I thought to myself this used to be a different restaurant but couldn't think of it. It finally clicked and I remembered it used to be El. Centro a restaurant I frequented often during happy hour back in the day with my best friends. Ended up stopping in on a random Sunday because I had a taste for some really good Mexican food and a shot or two of tequila. Luckily Salazar did not disappoint on food, service and of course the tequila. They have happy hour on the weekend as well (YESSSSSS) so I had no choice but to take advantage of that. FYI Happy hour time on the weekends are from 4-6pm. We tried the chicken quesadillas and I ordered nachos off the regular menu. Baby when I tell you the nachos were soo bomb I didn't even notice that I forgot to add a protein to it and ended up eating damn near the whole sheet pan smh (don't judge me). Margaritas and shots were a must and can't remember how many were had. Just know it was a good day/night. If you're in the area do yourself a favor and stop by to get some good Mexican food or even a shot or two! 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

I stumbled upon this spot as I ventured off of U St and it is so cute. I only came in to check out the place and grab a shot, but ended up ordering some chips and salsa. The salsa wasn't too bad. While there, I saw that you can order a shot in an ice glass and throw it at the bell. If you go, please do that! It's a nice little touch. The bartenders were also sweethearts. I did not stay past 10pm because it was getting crowded. When I left, there was a longgggggg line down the black of people trying to get in. I will be back to try out their Taco Tuesday since they have a pescatarian option! #excited read more

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Uhhh what was that?? Stopped in for happy hour. The margaritas were pretty good & the rooftop was a chill vibe but babaaaayyyy the service was.....bad! Idk if we had a waiter or not because we sat at a table (not the bar) but we had to keep getting up to place orders at the bar. We asked the bartender if there's a waiter or not. He just shrugged. We placed our taco order and they brought us the wrong items twice. The chicken quesadilla had a HUGE BONE in it...still mind blown about that. Overall happy hour was a bust. No need to go back. read more

Visited Salazar a few months back and had a great experience! We visited on like early evening weekday so there really weren't too many people! They have a rooftop bar which features a bell were you can through your empty ice cup shot which was actually pretty fun! As far as the food we ordered steak and chicken quesadillas and i didn't read the menu thinking they quesadillas would be pretty simple but they had a lot going on. The chicken quesadilla had like corn in them which totally ruined the vibe because i hate corn. The steak quesadilla features jalapeños but it was okay don't remember it having much flavor. Next time i visit I'll definitely go the plain route and just get a cheese quesadilla. The drinks were good and the vibes were really good overall, i would return again for a chill evening. Parking can be tricky, it's DC but we did find street parking across the street from the restaurant. read more

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Came here for an event and I had so much fun!! The music was really good and there was a good amount of space to dance. They had a $6 Mexican tea shot special too so we got a bunch of those!! read more

Had the best time here for happy hour--was so impressed by the vibe and the service that we decided to stay for drinks and hang out upstairs after eating! Highly recommend the nachos--very good bang for your buck and absolutely some of the best I've had. The manager Chris stopped by and said hi and checked in on us, which made us feel very welcomed. We ended up closing out at our table and getting drinks upstairs after eating! The food is great here but the upstairs becomes very clubby at night. Very fun vibe, will definitely be back! read more

It's chill here, expect I got some of my belongings stolen. I had stuff stolen out of my purse I'm mad asf. Has nothing to do with staff, but with people in crowd. read more

Don't be intimidated by the line to get in, it's worth your time. Found in the same location as El Centro before it, Salazar serves shots and seltzers as much as it does tacos and tequilas. They have "the Bell Challenge" located on the rooftop that should be mandatory for first timers. Happy Hour is EVERYDAY (4-7 Weekdays and 4-6 Weekends) and includes a solid steak quesadilla and a taco assortment all of which I was pleasantly satisfied with. Save room for that shareable $1 chips and salsa. Zero issues with service and even when slammed found drink orders reasonably quick given the volumes I've experienced. It gets busy and by no means rely on Google's "popular times" to help plan your visit. That algorithm hasn't caught up just yet FWIW... Salazar can mean "old hall" but this fresh atmosphere indicates anything but. And having just opened mid-January, I easily see the potential to match El Centro's decade long run. read more

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I recently hosted my birthday at Salazar. I had very specific requirements in mind and I worked with management to make my dream party come to life. It was so easy to work with management. Responses were timely and the contract was easy to understand. My party was in the back room of the first floor. The neon "drink tequila daily" sign made for great photo ops and IG posts The night of my bday, I arrived early to meet the bartender serving to my party. His name was David and he ROCKED it, he kept the drinks flowing and relieved any stress I had of "empty cups". I highly recommend throwing your next party at Salazar. It's also a fabulous place on the weekend or a weekday, food is so good and you must try the iconic bell shot! read more

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I've been looking for a new taco spot recently and saw some really great reviews for Salazar so thought let's try it! We ordered the Chimichurri Steak, Mango Shrimp and Crispy Pork Belly. Honestly it wasn't horrible but nothing to be excited about. The steak was very under seasoned , the pork was pretty over cooked and more burnt than crispy and the shrimp was just ok. I'm definitely going to give it a try another time as I'm hoping I just caught it on an off night! read more

What a vibe. This place is great in and out from the food to the drinks to the area where you can throw shotglasses (made of ice) at a bell. I don't even know where to start on this review because I really enjoyed it all. I haven't had tacos in the DMV because I was terrified they wouldn't be the same quality as the authentic places I had to dig to find in other cities. The chips and salsa at $3 made even Chipotle shake. The chips were freshly made and the salsa was not the typical salsa one would be used to, it tasted much more fresh, light, and less heavy on the tomato. The chips and salsa were so good I ordered another round of them. Additionally, service was pretty fast which I appreciated. The rooftop music also had some nice reggaetón and Spanish hits which was a nice refresh from other bar music in the city. The area to throw ice shotglasses at a bell was a genius idea, and provided a fun activity for me and my friends. I definitely will be coming back to Salazar. read more

Such a fun brunch. Made a reservation for 15 for my bday brunch. We were sat on the rooftop and had a blast. Service-Anthony and Lynette were fantastic. Always had water, refilling our bottomless mimosas, and helping clear plates and cups. They were professional, attentive, and super friendly. Drinks- the variety of bottomless options is huge. Mimosas, Bloody Mary, margarita, and beer. They also have an array of soda and juices for the non drinkers. Food- we got salad, tacos, quesadillas, steak and eggs, guac, Mexican corn, and chips/salsa. All the food was good portion sizes and super flavorful. Bell- love the ice shots and throwing it at the bell. A fun addition and nice gimmick on the rooftop. Super creative. Towards the end of our time, the music got louder, tables were moved and it turned into a day party. That was a fun surprise and kept the vibes going. Thanks again to Lynette and Anthony for taking such good care of me and my friends! read more

Where do I begin? Well, to start off, I hosted a little birthday brunch here last year in September for my birthday. It was very fun. The staff was super nice and attentive. Prior to my birthday brunch, I have done happy hours here and the price is very reasonable for what you can get in regards to food and drinks. The food is very good and their drinks as well. I have met a bartenders there that are super welcoming and out going. I did not know that Salazar had a basement dance floor and I went there about 3 weeks ago and wow it does disappoint. The music was on point, the energy in there felt just right and made you want to have a fun night. Lastly, I hosted a company happy hour last week, and honestly hands down, best service. I can proudly say I have been to Salazar multiple times for different occasions, and it's never disappointed one bit. It's been very consistent! Try them out! :) read more

Happy hour here is a must. The pitcher of margs were a little sour but still refreshing while hosting a group of friends. Now the food during happy hour is the real deal, I had the chicken quesadilla. Not only was this a filling meal, it was delicious. I had some of the beef quesadilla and I will be back for more. Also Tuesday's are taco Tuesdays for only 4 bucks a taco, go to Salazar read more

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We decided to go to Salazar for Cinco de Mayo and it was packed. Overall the experience was fun, there was music and since we had reservations we didn't have to worry about seating. The food was good, but a bit slow, which we understood given how full they were. We had the chicken roll ups, chicken quesadilla, steak quesadilla, wings and various tacos. Highly recommend a reservation on any event/holiday weekend. read more

Salazar was cute & fun! Loved the ice shot concept, that's super fun. It got packed pretty quickly Saturday around 2/3 ish. Servers were nice and the crowd was pretty chill. We ordered a cheese quesadilla and nachos and both were pretty decent. It's owned by the same people that run mission so essentially the same food and drink. I think it would definitely be a fun day drinking spot if you can secure a table before it gets too packed. I'm sure I'll be back soon! read more

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Tacos were amazing and the service by Lynette was other worldly. Highly recommend Get the steak and pork tacos read more

Salazar was the perfect location to host a party with my friends! Great location, private area, and excellent service- they really made sure we were all taken care of. Will definitely use mission group events again. read more

Salazar did an amazing job hosting my event! Service was super friendly, the space was perfect, and it was a great party thanks to the Salazar team! read more

I celebrated my boyfriend's birthday with a large party for Saturday brunch. Booking the table was a lot easier than I thought and there was no charge (surprising since many places want a deposit of some sort now!) We were seated immediately and our servers took care of us once we were ready to eat. The bottomless margaritas and mimosas were delicious. I personally opted for the bottomless tacos and the crispy pork belly were my favorites. Just perfect. Others at the table had nothing bad to say about the food either. The music and atmosphere was perfect for the occasion. Highly recommended for large parties! read more

So many great things to say. We had a large party of 18 for a birthday brunch and the staff, food, and drinks couldn't be better. We had a private area with a dedicated bartender so we got our drinks ASAP. Fritz, who I coordinated with via email, and Angela (sorry if that isn't her name... blame the mimosas!), who was our host the day of the brunch, were amazing to work with. I absolutely would recommend hosting a brunch here! read more

I hosted an event with the Salazar team and I could not recommend them enough!! Angela and Kaylee were SO helpful, they went above and beyond to ensure my event was a success and that all my attendees were taken care of. The staff is excellent from top to bottom and the venue is SO cute and fun. There are also multiple floors so there is a vibe for everyone here! :) I can't recommend them enough, 100/10!!! read more

A friend and I visited for happy hot on taco Tuesday. I must say, I was impressed. The tacos were very very good! The place has 3 floors so there's plenty of space for larger groups (on slower days). They service was great. Two bartenders kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed! I can't wait to return! read more

Grabbed a round last night and didn't get a receipt. I checked my account today and was severely overcharged.