El Dorado Bread Restaurant

I live nearby and come here for takeout sometimes. I can say that this is definitely not mexican as categorized, it is best described as pan-​latin or salvadoran (they do not have any mexican options at all actually). The chicken can sometimes be a little dry so not 5 star, but the prices are good and the service friendly. Their hot hot sause is the only spicy thing I have had since moving to DC from Texas, so thank you. Also, I kindof like the ambiance and décor, though I never eat there because they do not serve beer.

It’s a combination bakery and restaurant that is all delicious. I got the chicken taco combo (2 tacos, 2 sides) with potatoes and a cucumber salad. The chicken tacos (corn tortillas) were fantastic, with flavorful and juicy chicken, red sauce, and a bit of veggies. Potatoes were very soft and savory. The cucumber salad (cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and red onions) was very fresh with a nice, subtle oil dressing. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend, and will definitely go back next time I’m that far up in Petworth.

Mystery. .
El Dorado Bread Restaurant has a certain mystery to the name, «why not just call it a bakery?» One might ask. But it’s all a part of its allure. The restaurant is deceptively ample once you get inside, it looks like a tiny storefront, but it holds much room for large parties. They also have a fresh latin bakery in the rear if the restaurant where you can choose goodies to take home.
Food…
The menu centers around the succulent rotisserie chicken but also features meat and seafood. I had the ¼ chicken combo today comes with 2 sides ($ 6.99). The pasta salad was perfect for a summer day– cool mix of penne, red and yellow bell pepper, celery, and cilantro. The chicken breast was so juicy and tender! And yuca fries were crisp and left plain so you can season them to your taste, which I prefer.
Service…
I walked to the back unsure if where to order and sort of dazed by the cute interior with modern Latin American folk décor. I thought one might order at the counter. The friendly server smiled and took my order but said folks can just seat themselves and a server will be with them.
My meal wuth refreshing fresh cantaloupe/​melon juice and some sweetbread to go was a mere $ 10.75. Now that’s hard to beat in the district!

got the mixed grill. Man did everything taste great. Rice was great too, not just plain bland stuff. And the pastries looked all freshly homemade. New favorite neighborhood spot

Fresh ingredients and tasty food. The first time I came I got a torta. It was «ok.» Recently I tried this place again. Their chicken quesadillas are delicious. I also loved the steamed tilapia.
The tre leches are tasty too!