La Famosa
Category: Rum Bars, Salsa, Latin
Neighborhood: Navy Yard
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Address: 1300 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States
✨ Vibe
La Famosa is a warm, colorful, and soulful "love letter" to Puerto Rico, blending vibrant salsa rhythms with a welcoming all-day energy that brings authentic island spirit to the heart of Navy Yard.
🍸 Best For
Authentic Boricua cuisine, rum-focused tropical cocktails, casual weekend brunch, and lively outdoor dining.
🔥 Highlights
- Chef Joancarlo Parkhurst’s menu features celebrated island staples like the hand-smashed Mofongo and the signature Tripleta sandwich, both recognized for excellence in Tom Sietsema’s Spring Dining Guide.
- The bar program is a tropical escape, specializing in "on point" Piña Coladas, refreshing Guava Smashes, and a wide selection of traditional Puerto Rican rums.
- The venue offers a versatile experience, featuring a walk-up coffee counter for morning pastries like quesitos and a spacious wrap-around patio for breezy afternoon Sangrias.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit for Happy Hour between 3 PM and 6 PM on weekdays, or stop by for a festive weekend brunch served every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
- The restaurant utilizes a convenient contactless ordering system via table barcodes, making it easy to enjoy a fast-casual meal in a vibrant, sit-down atmosphere.
🔄 Weekly Events
Weekend Brunch
Brunch is served
Happy Hour
Happy hour featuring $1 Medalla light, $2 Cuba Libres, $3 Sparkling Rose, $5 Sangria, and $8 Pina Coladas. Small bites include $8 Calamari, Pollito Frito, and El Gordito Sliders.
📰 In the News
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La Famosa is featured as a top destination for authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in Washington D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood. The restaurant offers a menu of traditional island staples and coffee, serving as a vibrant hub for the local community to experience Puerto Rican culture and flavors.
FOX 5 FIELD TRIP: La Famosa Puerto Rican restaurant
La Famosa is a Puerto Rican restaurant located in Northeast Washington, D.C., that showcases authentic island flavors and traditional cooking. The venue features a vibrant menu crafted by a dedicated culinary team, offering a local destination for Caribbean cuisine.
Recent Reviews from Google
Really good authentic puertorrican food. It took me back home!! Ordering was so easy using the barcode at the tables. The mofongo con camarones was my favorite. Real piña colada and delicious flavors....
I stopped by La Famosa for a to-go order and had a great experience. The staff were friendly, my order came out quickly and everything was packed nicely and tasted delicious. The atmosphere inside...
La Famosa NEVER DISAPPOINTS! The food is always incredible, the salsa music in the background is a vibe, and the service is excellent! As a Boricua myself it can be hard to find a place that delivers...
This is a really cute, sit down, quick kinda place to eat. The food is not too bad. Pina colada was great. The tostones are far too small and not crispy. The pastelillos were amazing. They do charge...
This is our favorite local Puerto Rican spot. Food is always fresh and mucho sabor! Staff are very friendly and treat you very nice. Drinks are ALWAYS on point. There is plenty of table seating, and a...
