Reviews for La Famosa in 1300 4th St SE, WA
It's okay. The fried fish is a $50 dollar experience in dry mouth. It needed chili peppers and basil but again this isn't a Thai... restaurant so, you may enjoy it. The steak was medium rare and salty. Which by itself isn't a bad thing. But when combined withrice, it was just okay. So, if you're looking for an okay meal, this is it. Read more
5 stars! While the QR ordering and paying the right away feels like it’s taking the service touch away, it makes up with a... fast and friendly service, food came out surprisingly fast and fresh! Mofongo was authentic Puerto Rican and tostones wereperfect. Definitely coming back to this spot. Staff was constantly checking in and greeting you in and out. Read more
Had an incredible meal two weeks ago at this Puerto Rican joint located in the upscale area of Navy Yard in DC. Prices are all... relative to location (DC) and I completely understand why each of these dishes were couple of dollars more than what peoplewould expect, but everything was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Pineapple Sazerac, Ensalada de Mariscos, and the ChilloFrito (Whole Fried Red Snapper). When I visited San Juan a couple of years ago, Chillo Frito was easily my favorite dish and i'mglad I was able to get that dish again! The Pineapple Sazerac packed a punch and the drink was infused with pineapple in threedifferent ways, which I loved! There was a Puerto Rican pineapple rum, a pineapple infused sugar rim, and candied pineapple -all which balanced out the smokiness/spiciness of the Rye whiskey perfectly. The ensalada de mariscos was very fresh andbright, and included octopus, shrimp, and scallops. It had cherry tomatoes, green olives, cilantro, small diced onion and sat insome sort of citrus marinade. Put it on top of the crispy, rich deep fried tostones that came with the dish for the perfectbite!. The Red Snapper was the highlight of the meal! If you're not afraid to dive in hands first, and understand andappreciate the size of the dish [easily enough for 2 people....or one Amrith ;) ] then the $38 price tag for it means nothing -trust me, its definitely worth it. The fish came topped with pickled red onions & cilantro and came with a spicy cabbage slawthat was tangy, acidic, and packed good heat. Those things paired perfectly with the deep fried fish and was a truly amazingdish! I have the mofongo in my crosshairs for when I make it back to Navy Yard down the road :) Read more
I was skeptical at first…. You order through your phone at the table and there’s a self serve water station. It’s a little... pricey, i spent $40 for the food and wine in the pic put the staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and the food did notdisappoint. I highly suggest the Mariscos! The seafood is fresh and seasoned really well. Read more
My coworkers and I went here on a lazy Friday afternoon. Location is great and the service was good too. This is the type of... restaurant that allows you to order and pay from your phone. The pork belly mofongo was absolutely delicious. I wish the beerwasn't so expensive but that's what you get in Navy Yard. I would definitely recommend and come back again. Read more
Splurged recently on lunch. Ordered take out and I picked up. The app's timing was accurate for pickup! Ordered pastelillos,... the tripleta and flan. All were amazing. The pastelillos was juicy and crispy. The tripleta flavorful and flan was delicious. It was pricy for lunch but hey, it's not everyday and I'm happy to support local restaurants and the staff! Read more
Given the pandemic and restaurants trying to limit exposure to their staff using QR Coded menus, the quality of service has... become difficult to judge. We stopped here for the first time for lunch during the week. This was one of the few restaurantsopen and it was rewarded with a reasonable level of attendance. The sandwiches were scrumptious and creative. We sat on thepatio which had heaters. This restaurant is certainly well on its way to becoming The Famous (La Famosa). Read more
Ok I totally hate the contactless ordering, I know pandemic but I feel like it takes away from me talking to the server about... the food recommendations and human interaction. The food is a little pricey but overall it was worth it. Good for a date nightwith the mrs./girlfriend would definitely go back if we are in the area. Read more