About Us

Welcome to El Centro D.F., a lively Mexican cantina & tequila bar by Chef Richard Sandoval located in the heart of Georgetown in Washington, DC. Gather your amigos and join us for innovative Mexican dishes and hand-crafted Latin cocktails in our expansive 2-story space complete with a open-air back patio. Dance the night away every weekend with live DJs spinning bachata & more. ¡Salud!

LOCATION

1218 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
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CONTACT

(202) 333-4100

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CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL

Chef Richard Sandoval is a global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine. His career as a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur also includes serving as a television personality, cookbook author, brand ambassador and philanthropist. He is internationally acclaimed for his innovative approach in combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques to create award-winning flavors that span 60 locations and 4 continents.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Sandoval has earned many accolades over the course of his career including Mexico's “National Toque d ’Oro,” Bon Appetit’s “Restauranteur of the Year,” Cordon d'Or’s “Restauranteur of the Year”, one of The Inc Magazine’s 10 Most Inspiring Business Leaders, a James Beard Semi-Finalist for “Outstanding Restaurateur” and received an Honorary Doctorate for Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University.  

Chef Sandoval is commended for elevating Latin American dining in each market he has a presence with best-in-class concepts, with regular features in publications like The New York Times and People. Sandoval is also credited for introducing Latin cuisine to the UAE, Qatar and Serbia.

 

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