Nazca Mochica

4.5 (720)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

1633 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Nazca Mochica has been designed to provide both a fine dining and casual experience. At the full service Nazca Restaurant you are invited to encounter Peruvian traditional food, such as causitas, anticuchos, lomo saltado, and seco de cordero.

Mochica’s pisco and cebiche bars feature made-to-order cebiche, paired with the Peruvian national spirit, Pisco, in a variety of cocktails, including the famous Pisco Sour. Guests sitting at the cebiche bar will have the opportunity to talk to the chefs and see them crafting a variety of cebiche dishes. Chefs may provide suggestions based on what is in season and to the patrons’ tastes. Mochica will also serve delectable tapas-style Peruvian and other South American dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, South American, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Website
http://www.nazcamochica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We cater small (minimum 10 people) to large (over 100) parties. Please give us a call and ask to speak with a manager for additional details.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Nazca Mochica can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
1633 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
17th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking; free parking on Sundays and holidays. Garage parking across the street.
Public transit
Red line: Dupont Circle Metro Station - walk East until 17th Street; corner of 17th and P Streets, NW (2 blocks)Green line: U Street - walk South towards P Street, make a right and walk towards 17th StreetBlue/Orange/Silver: McPherson Square - walk North on 15th Street, make a left on P Street, walk towards 17th Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nazca Mochica.

4.5

(720)

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

720 Reviews

DL
DanaLawrence
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After coming here for a friends graduation dinner, I knew this was the place I wanted to come back to for my birthday. The food, service, and experience again was amazing! Would highly recommend for any occasion.
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BarcelonaBoi
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food that tastes just like Lima.
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Picky123
New York City65 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, reliable and tasty. Excellent service great dinner for a large group. Ceviche, causas,lomo salteado , all delicious
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Rachel
Washington DC16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the only DC restaurant we happily return to! A diverse and exciting cocktail list, menu options for literally anyone, and such great flavors through every course. We have always had very knowledgeable and friendly servers which really takes the experience over the top. The pulpo and cebiche are not to be missed. We can't wait to return.
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wonkifer Gold
Washington DC83 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Much better quality and value that other Peruvian places in DC. Really enjoyed the dishes we ordered but as always overpriced drinks and TOO MUCH NOISE which really undermine pleasure in dining for me and visiting with friends. Turn down the music, really wish it would close up the kitchen and add some carpets and wall and ceiling covering to reduce the noise.
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SandyS
Philadelphia14 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was so rushed, beginning from the moment we got in the door, that it made our dining experience uncomfortable. When two of us (out of a party of four) arrived, they wanted us to confirm that the other two were coming, because they had a very full list of reservations for the night. Once we were seated, the waiter almost immediately came to take our order. We told him we hadn't even picked up the menu yet, so he started explaining it, talking so fast that none of us could easily understand him (and this was in English!) It continued that way. Plates were removed from the table before others were finished, and then the server would come back and ask if we were done, despite having food on my fork halfway to my mouth. This would have been fine if we were headed to theater, but we weren't. I'd still recommend Nazca, because they have wonderful ceviche, but I'd caution other guests to be prepared for the speed.
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RashadM
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is fantastic. My wife is Peruvian. She said it reminds her of being back home. The flavors and seasonings are perfect. There is no salt and pepper on tables, for good reasons. Not needed. Fantastic staff. The only issue is the way the lighting and the colors of the decor make taken pictures difficult.
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OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food 😊
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Neighbor Gold
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Loved the jazz playing in the background tonight!
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RachelleS
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service, food and experience overall was fantastic! :)
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, South American, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Website
http://www.nazcamochica.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We cater small (minimum 10 people) to large (over 100) parties. Please give us a call and ask to speak with a manager for additional details.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Nazca Mochica can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
1633 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
17th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking; free parking on Sundays and holidays. Garage parking across the street.
Public transit
Red line: Dupont Circle Metro Station - walk East until 17th Street; corner of 17th and P Streets, NW (2 blocks)Green line: U Street - walk South towards P Street, make a right and walk towards 17th StreetBlue/Orange/Silver: McPherson Square - walk North on 15th Street, make a left on P Street, walk towards 17th Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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