Boveda

3.5 (55)

$30 and under

Latin American

2350 M St. NW, Westin Georgetown, Washington, DC 20037

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About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

Boveda in Washington, DC is a low-key spot for authentic Spanish fare. Its name actually means "vault" and the owners have designed the entire space to have a "Latin speakeasy" atmosphere. Tucked into the Westin in the Georgetown area, it is fun and funky and even offers a private dining room if desired. Menu options at Boveda are both familiar and unique at the same time. Starters include cheese platters and charcuterie options. Appetizers feature house made guacamole, nachos and ceviche as well as pupusas and yucca in green sauce. Trio platters are a great way to savor many different tastes, and there is a large array of beef and meat platters. Of course, no visit to Boveda is complete without one of the irresistible desserts as well as a classic cocktail.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Happy Hour MON-FRI 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Daily MON-SUN 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Late Night Menu MON-SAT 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm SUN 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bar MON-THURS 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm FRI-SAT 9:00 pm - 12:00 am SUN 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.boveda-dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Boveda offers its main dining room as a great location to host a private event up to 70 or cocktail reception for 120. Boveda also has a cocktailing area the suits a group of 30 or fewer great for Happy Hour or for a reception with passed Hors D'oeuvres. There is also a semi-private room - The Grove that can accommodate up to 28 guests for a seated event or 30 for a cocktail reception.

Location
2350 M St. NW, Westin Georgetown, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
24th & M St NW
Parking details
Self Rate Overnight (no in/out privileges) $38.00 Other Self Rates (no in/out privileges): Day/Max 18 hrs $22 Up to 12 hrs $19 Up to 2 hrs $12 Up to 1 hr $10 You can also park on the street and pay a meter.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dechado del Trio$16.00
crispy shrimp taco topped with red cabbage & avocado, steak taco topped with onions & cilantro, and a chicken taco topped with onions & cilantro, served with salsa verde
House Made Guacamole$14.00
served with tortilla chips
Nachos$15.00
topped with black beans, jalapeños, cheese, guacamole, and crema
Queso Dip$14.00
cheddar cheese & chorizo dip served with tortilla chips
Crispy Shrimp Tacos$12.00
two tacos served on flour tortillas topped with red cabbage & avocado, served with salsa verde
Tuna Ceviche$16.00
Ahi tuna, red onion, lime juice, avocado, red peppers, jalapeños
Ahi Tuna Tacos$16.00
three tacos served on crispy corn tortillas with grilled Ahi tuna, red cabbage & avocado, served with salsa verde
Empanadas$15.00
three beef empanadas served with queso fresco, crema, and salsa roja
Posole Soup$11.00
guajillo peppers, hominy, oregano & chicken served with a side of tortilla chips
Camarones Bravos$21.00
Gulf shrimp, lump crabmeat, spinach, spicy huacatay sauce
Quesadilla
made with monterey jack cheese and served with guacamole, salsa roja & jalapeños
- Carne Asada - Steak$17.00
- Pollo - Chicken$16.00
- Verduras - Mushrooms & Spinach$15.00
Crispy Calamari$16.00
flash-fried calamari served with a lemon aioli
Carnitas Tacos$11.00
two pork tacos served on house-made corn tortillas topped with red cabbage, cilantro & onion, served with salsa verde
Short Rib Tacos$11.00
two short rib tacos served on house-made corn tortillas topped with avocado, onion & cilantro, served with salsa verde
Flautas de Pollo$14.00
chicken taquitos served with chopped lettuce, crema, and salsa verde

Carnes

Tacos al Pastor$20.00
three pork tacos on house-made corn tortillas topped with onions & cilantro, served with arroz con frijoles & salsa verde
Tacos al Carbon$21.00
three steak tacos on house-made corn tortillas topped with onions & cilantro, served with arroz con frijoles & salsa verde
La Falda a la Parrilla$28.00
skirt steak served with house cut fries & chimichurri sauce
Churrasco de la Casa$26.00
teres major steak served with avocado, salsa roja, and arroz con frijoles

Platos Fuertes

Pollo Lomo Saltado$20.00
sliced chicken breast with sautéed onions & bell peppers, served with house cut fries and rice
Enchilada Mole Poblano$20.00
two chicken enchiladas topped with a spicy mole sauce, served with arroz con frijoles
Grilled Atlantic Salmon$28.00
served with rice, and mango pic de gallo
Arroz Huancaina$24.00
creamy risotto with seared scallops, shrimp, mussels, queso fresco & huancaina sauce
Hamburguesa con Queso$21.00
cheeseburger served with house cut fries
Southwest Chicken Salad$18.00
mixed greens with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn & cheddar cheese, served with cilantro dressing and corn tortilla chips

Postres

JC's Affogato$8.00
Vanilla ice cream and a shot of espresso
Arroz con Leche$8.00
served with cinnamon ice cream & roasted coconut flakes
Chocolate Truffle Mousse$8.00
Cheesecake$8.00
topped with caramel sauce & a berry coulis
Seasonal Selection of Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato$8.00

Clasico & Latin Cocteles

Margarita
100% blue agave tequila, fresh lime, triple sec
- Glass$12.00
- Half Carafe$26.00
- Full Carafe$44.00
Mojito$14.00
white rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda
Smoked Old Fashioned$14.00
bourbon, bitters, simple syrup
Sangria
seasonal selection
- Glass$11.00
- Half Carafe$18.00
- Full Carafe$30.00
Brazilian Caipirinha$14.00
cachaça, simple syrup, limes
Dark and Stormy$14.00
Goslings dark rum, ginger beer, lime

Cerveza de Barril

Mahou Cinco Estrellas, Pale Lager, Spain, 5.5%$8.00
Stella Artois, Lager, Belgium, 5.0%$8.00
Goose Island, IPA, Chicago, 5.9%$8.00
Featured Beer$9.50
ask your server for our current selection

Vino Blanco

Cava, Brut, Spain$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Featured$14.00
Chardonnay, Fox Brook, CA$12.00
Chardonnay, Featured$14.00
Pinot Grigio, Featured$14.00
Moscato, Featured$12.00
Rose', Dry (French) or Semi-Sweet (American)$12.00

Vino Tinto

Pinot Noir, Featured$14.00
Malbec, Bold and Full Bodied$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Featured$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Brook, CA$12.00

Cerveza Botella

Amstel Light, Light Lager, Netherlands, 3.5%$8.00
Corona Extra, Lager, Mexico, 4.6%$8.00
Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Colorado, 5.2%$8.00
Dogfish Head 60 IPA, Delaware, 6.0%$8.00
Presidente, Lager, Dominican Republic, 5.0%$8.00
Estrella Jalisco, Pilsner, Mexico, 4.5%$8.00
Modelo Especial, Pilsner, Mexico, 4.6%$8.00
Michelob Ultra, Light Lager, Missouri, 4.2%$8.00
Negra Modelo, Munich Dunkel Lager, Mexico, 5.4%$8.00
O'doul's, Non-Alcohol, MO, 0.0%$7.00

Reviews

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3.5

(55)

3.5Food
3.5Service
3.6Ambience
0.4Value

Noise • Moderate

55 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago8 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 30, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Skip it. Pricey for average food and drink. Service was spotty and slow.
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LynnP
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 9, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived at Boveda they told us we had no reservations even though I showed them the opentable confirmation. The restaurant was empty and the waiter told us to just have a seat. We sat down he offered no apology and the restaurant didn't seemed like a good fit so we left. My husband and I have never walked out of a restaurant but Boveda just didn't feel like a good dining experience.
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Flaco88
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I decided to visit DC once again and because of Boveda, our trip got a lot more fun. We loved how nice and friendly the manager and the waiter assigned to us were. Our reservation was at 9pm and our table was ready to go. We even stayed till closing hours because of how nice it felt to just sit there and have one of the best margarita drinks we have had. We enjoyed it so much that we returned the next evening. The manager allowed us to sit in the same booth and even offered us to taste a new sangria that he had made and it was just another delicious drink! We are definitely visiting Boveda on our next trip and planning on bringing more people with us!
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bluebird Gold
Chicago94 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 6, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very uneven experience. Menu had variety. Food was brought out unevenly so the first in our party of 8 had their food a full 5 minutes before the last group in our party did. Waiter gave us the check without checking if anyone wanted coffee or dessert, which we did. Also said he couldn't validate parking even though website said they did. We weren't rushed (other than the check thing) and food was good.
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Louise Gold
Seattle27 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
the decor is quite neat. Although is a tapas restaurant, most of the food is not Spanish. It is a mix between Mexican food in tapas or entrees + Manchego cheese (probably the only Spanish item). The food was good. Service was slow as written by others. If you are in no rush, just want to socialize and drink with occasional movement of food, then is ok. I would recommend to order your drinks and first round of tapas so you are not left waiting. BTW, the place was empty when we were there...
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BillT Gold
Grand Rapids74 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 17, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The guacamole was delicious and the Ceviche was different in that it was served in large chunks on flat puffy tortilla shell. They were very good but overall I found the menu disappointing. I was expecting more then traditional Mexican fair with a description of "modern takes on pan-Latin small plates, entrees & drinks in rustic-chic digs." The queso fundito was disappointing in that it seemed like Velveta melted and the salsa was a jarred salsa. Some fresh pico would have been nice instead and add some flare to the menu. The interior was attractive enough but overall vibe was almost sad as it was so empty on a Saturday night at 8:00.
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ctmom Gold
New York City70 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
if you are looking for a quick casual latin food fix, Boveda provides some basics you will be familiar with. Reasonable prices and happy hours during the week.
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sharonk
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 12, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our dinner at Boveda was fine until it was time to pay. We were a party of 10, and expected the normal 18% gratuity to be added to the bill. However, the manager brought over the bill and asked us whether we'd like the gratuity to be either 20% or 21%. We found this completely off-putting. Then, when we received the bill it was very confusing--it looked like the gratuity was added twice so we had to ask the manager for an explanation for that. Finally, we were a party of 10 and spent over $400 and noticed that they had the nerve to charge us for 3 extra orders of chips to go with our guacamole and queso. We had only asked once for more chips, which they didn't bring, so we asked again. We did not get 3 orders, only 1 order. Food was good but these things really put us off. We will not return.
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LukeK
Chicago6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was dead on a Monday albeit. There didn't seem to be any waiters/waitresses so we sat at the bar. While the bar was also dead, didn't really get the attention from the bartender that we desired. He was dealing with a weird customer, but still. Waited around a bit for a couple of drinks.
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emmanuelc
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoy the food and the selections available. The bar is always a great place to sit for some good conversation with the other patrons or bartender. Tj recommended a few meals and drinks that were excellent. He should eat a little more of the food there since he looks so skinny and tall but his customer services was superb. I will definitely eat and drink there again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Happy Hour MON-FRI 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Daily MON-SUN 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Late Night Menu MON-SAT 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm SUN 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bar MON-THURS 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm FRI-SAT 9:00 pm - 12:00 am SUN 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Website
http://www.boveda-dc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Boveda offers its main dining room as a great location to host a private event up to 70 or cocktail reception for 120. Boveda also has a cocktailing area the suits a group of 30 or fewer great for Happy Hour or for a reception with passed Hors D'oeuvres. There is also a semi-private room - The Grove that can accommodate up to 28 guests for a seated event or 30 for a cocktail reception.

Location
2350 M St. NW, Westin Georgetown, Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Cross street
24th & M St NW
Parking details
Self Rate Overnight (no in/out privileges) $38.00 Other Self Rates (no in/out privileges): Day/Max 18 hrs $22 Up to 12 hrs $19 Up to 2 hrs $12 Up to 1 hr $10 You can also park on the street and pay a meter.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Featured Item

Cured Meat & Cheese Board$20.00

Antojitos

Dechado del Trio$16.00

House Made Guacamole$14.00

Nachos$15.00

Queso Dip$14.00

Crispy Shrimp Tacos$12.00

Tuna Ceviche$16.00

Ahi Tuna Tacos$16.00

Empanadas$15.00

Posole Soup$11.00

Camarones Bravos$21.00

Quesadilla

Crispy Calamari$16.00

Carnitas Tacos$11.00

Short Rib Tacos$11.00

Flautas de Pollo$14.00

Carnes

Tacos al Pastor$20.00

Tacos al Carbon$21.00

La Falda a la Parrilla$28.00

Churrasco de la Casa$26.00

Platos Fuertes

Pollo Lomo Saltado$20.00

Enchilada Mole Poblano$20.00

Grilled Atlantic Salmon$28.00

Arroz Huancaina$24.00

Hamburguesa con Queso$21.00

Southwest Chicken Salad$18.00

Postres

JC's Affogato$8.00

Arroz con Leche$8.00

Chocolate Truffle Mousse$8.00

Cheesecake$8.00

Seasonal Selection of Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato$8.00

Clasico & Latin Cocteles

Margarita

Mojito$14.00

Smoked Old Fashioned$14.00

Sangria

Brazilian Caipirinha$14.00

Dark and Stormy$14.00

Cerveza de Barril

Mahou Cinco Estrellas, Pale Lager, Spain, 5.5%$8.00

Stella Artois, Lager, Belgium, 5.0%$8.00

Goose Island, IPA, Chicago, 5.9%$8.00

Featured Beer$9.50

Vino Blanco

Cava, Brut, Spain$12.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Featured$14.00

Chardonnay, Fox Brook, CA$12.00

Chardonnay, Featured$14.00

Pinot Grigio, Featured$14.00

Moscato, Featured$12.00

Rose', Dry (French) or Semi-Sweet (American)$12.00

Vino Tinto

Pinot Noir, Featured$14.00

Malbec, Bold and Full Bodied$12.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Featured$15.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Brook, CA$12.00

Cerveza Botella

Amstel Light, Light Lager, Netherlands, 3.5%$8.00

Corona Extra, Lager, Mexico, 4.6%$8.00

Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Colorado, 5.2%$8.00

Dogfish Head 60 IPA, Delaware, 6.0%$8.00

Presidente, Lager, Dominican Republic, 5.0%$8.00

Estrella Jalisco, Pilsner, Mexico, 4.5%$8.00

Modelo Especial, Pilsner, Mexico, 4.6%$8.00

Michelob Ultra, Light Lager, Missouri, 4.2%$8.00

Negra Modelo, Munich Dunkel Lager, Mexico, 5.4%$8.00

O'doul's, Non-Alcohol, MO, 0.0%$7.00

Additional information

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