El Presidente Menu (2025 Update)
El Presidente is a trendy Mexican restaurant located in Washington, DC, offering a vibrant and upscale dining experience. With a range of dining options like delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating, El Presidente caters to various preferences. The restaurant provides vegan options and limited vegetarian choices, ensuring inclusivity for all diners. Customers rave about the energetic ambiance, stylish decor, and attentive service. The menu features standout dishes like chicken quesadillas, duck confit, tlayuda, and huevos rancheros, all prepared with tender and juicy meats. Happy hour deals offer a selection of snacks and drinks at affordable prices. Overall, El Presidente is a must-visit for those seeking a festive atmosphere and delicious Mexican cuisine.
Happy Hour
Salsa Macha-Honey Glazed Wings
Dried chiles, peanut, toasted sesame, lime
Chicken Taquitos Divorciados
crispy rolled tacos, red & green salsa, lime crema
Esquite Fries
creamy esquite puree, morita aioli, grilled corn
"Crab" Tostaditas
Kani kama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko
Mini Wolf Spritzer
aperol, montelobos, mezcal, lemon, cava
The Margarita
Tequila Blanco, orange cordial, fresh lime
Frozen Pineapple Margarita
Tequila reposado, ancho reyes, chipotle, caramelized pineapple, lime
Sparkling Margarita
The margarita shaken and topped with cava
Mezcal Martini
derrumbes tamaulipas, lo-fi sweet vermouth, grapefruit twist
Tecate And A Shot Of Tequila
Hign Noon Tequila Seltzer
Tortilla Soup
chicken, avocado, crema, queso mixto and crispy tortilla | (gluten-free)
Cucarachas
crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber
Queso Fundido
sauteed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona
Queso Fundido De Crane
house made chorizo, melted cheese, salsa verde, flour tortillas
Tijuana Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Chopped Chayote Salad
pea shoots, radish, carrots, queso fresco, pepita-lime dressing | (gluten-free)
Aguachile Verde
shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeno
Huitlacoche Quesadilla
roasted zucchini, corn, jalapeno, epazote, avocado calabaza salsa
Roasted Chicken Quesadilla
chipotle, pickled onions , queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla
Pineapple & Shrimp Coctel
chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado
Brunch Menu | Appetizers
Brunch Menu | Guacamole
Classic Guacamole
lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano chile | (gluten-free)
El Presidente Guacamole
maryland blue crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo | (gluten-free)
Spicy Guacamole
charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil | (gluten-free)
Nacho Mama
melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Macho Nacho
house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Brunch Menu | Nachos
Brunch Menu | Tlayudas - Giant Oaxacan Tostada
Chorizo & Cheese Tlayuda
black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas | (gluten-free)
Baja Tuna Tostadas
yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado, salsa macha
Crab Tostadas
fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko
Birria Tacos
braised short rib, monterrey cheese, red chile consome | (gluten-free)
Carnitas Tacos
confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion | (gluten-free)
Mahi Mahi Tacos
crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade
Chicken Tacos
chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema | (gluten-free)
Carne Asada Tacos
grilled skirt steak, house-made flour tortilla, cherry tomato pico, chimichurri, avocado
Shrimp Tacos
chile de arbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese
Black Cod Al Pastor Tacos
morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple | (gluten-free)
Sonoran Filet
grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico
Brunch Menu | Tacos
Brunch Menu | Enchiladas
Enchiladas Suizas
shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese | (gluten-free)
Black Bean Enchiladas
queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco | (gluten-free) | Add chorizo for $
Americano Breakfast
two eggs any style, pappas bravas, flour tortillas, choice of protein
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, ham, hollandaise, toasted english muffin, pappas bravas
Pancakes
three buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, whipped butter
French Toast
oven-fired torrejas, maple syrup, whipped sour cream, candied pecans
Fall Omelette
butternut squash, caramelized onions, corn, avocado, queso mixto, chiltepin salsa
Egg White Omelette
roasted mushrooms, poblano rajas, queso fresco, heirloom tomato, pappas bravas
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, queso mixto, bacon, crispy potatoes, jalapeno-lemon aioli
El Presidente Burger
double patty, american cheese, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapenos & onions
Chorizo And Eggs
scrambled eggs with house-made chorizo, refried black beans, house-made corn tortillas
Yucatecan Style Huevos Rancheros
fried eggs, slab bacon, roasted tomato sauce, plantains, queso fresco, crispy tostadas
Brunch Menu | Especialidades
Brunch Menu | Sides
Bacon
Pork Sausage
Turkey Sausage
Chorizo
Pappas Bravas
Refried Black Beans
avocado leaf, queso fresco, crispy plantain
Fried Plantains
queso fresco, crema
Esquites
corn off the cob, chipotle mayo, queso anejo, tajin
Rice
butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn
Bloody Mary
vodka, spicy tomato, celery
Bloody Maria
blanco tequila, spicy tomato, celery
Caramelized Pineapple Mimosa
cava, caramelized pineapple, lime
Carajillo
mezcal-barrel-aged mr. black coffee liqueur, licor , espresso
Brunch Menu | Cocktails
Lunch Menu | Appetizers
Tortilla Soup
chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla | (gluten-free)
Cucarachas
crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber
Queso Fundido
sauteed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona
Queso Fundido De Carne
house-made chorizo, melted cheese, salsa verde, flour tortillas
Tijuana Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Aguachile Verde
shrimp, Hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeno
Pineapple & Shrimp Coctel
chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado
Roasted Chicken Quesadilla
chipotle, pickled onions , queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla
Carnitas Taquitos
black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw
Classic Guacamole
lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano chile | (gluten-free)
El Presidente Guacamole
maryland blue crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo | (gluten-free)
Spicy Guacamole
charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil | (gluten-free)
Lunch Menu | Guacamole
Lunch Menu | Nachos
Nacho Mama
melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Macho Nacho
house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Chorizo & Cheese Tlayuda
black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas | (gluten-free)
Baja Tuna Tostadas
yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado, salsa macha
Crab Tostadas
fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko
Lunch Menu | Tlayudas: Giant Oaxacan Tostada
Lunch Menu | Tacos
Birria Tacos
braised short rib, monterrey cheese, red chile consomme | (gluten-free)
Carnitas Tacos
confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion | (gluten-free)
Mahi Mahi Tacos
crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade
Chicken Tacos
chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema | (gluten-free)
Carne Asada Tacos
grilled skirt steak, flour tortilla, cherry tomato pico, chimichurri, avocado
Shrimp Tacos
chile de arbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese
Black Cod Al Pastor Tacos
morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple | (gluten-free)
Sonoran Filet
grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico
Dirty Veggie
mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla
Enchiladas Suizas
shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese | (gluten-free)
Black Bean Enchiladas
queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco | (gluten-free) | Add chorizo + $..
Crab Enchiladas
lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo chile sauce
Short Rib Enchiladas
tomato-guajillo sauce, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro
Lunch Menu | Enchiladas
Lunch Menu | Especialidades
El Presidente Burger
double patty, american cheese, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapenos & onions
Chicken Milanesa Torta
queso mixto, black bean spread, chipotle remoulade, pickled jalapeno, avocado, cabbage
Carne Asada Mission Burrito
cilantro lime rice, black beans, queso mixto, guacamole, salsa roja, crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno
Chicken Mission Burrito
cilantro lime rice, black beans, queso mixto, guacamole, salsa roja, crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno
Refried Black Beans
avocado leaf, queso fresco, plantains
Fried Plantains
queso fresco, crema
Esquites
corn off the cob, chipotle mayo, queso anejo, tajin
Rice
butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn
Lunch Menu | Sides
Midday Menu | Snacks
Chips And Salsa
salsa roja, salsa verde, corn tortilla
Classic Guacamole
lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano | (gluten-free)
Esquites
corn off the cob, chipotle mayo, queso anejo, tajin
Queso Fundido
sauteed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona
Chopped Chayote Salad
pea shoots, radish, carrots, queso fresco, pepita-lime dressing
Nacho Mama
melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Macho Nacho
house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Tijuana Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Carnitas Taquitos
black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw
Monopolio Clara (Drafts)
Monopolio Negra (Drafts)
Right Proper Raised By Wolves IPA (Drafts)
Modelo (Bottle)
oz bottle
DC Brau El Hefe (Can)
oz can
Atlas Blood Orange Gose (Can)
oz can
Monopolio IPA (Can)
oz can
Tecate (Can)
oz can
Athletic Brewing Upside Down Golden N/A (Can)
oz can
Corona Familiar (Bottle)
oz bottle
Midday Menu | Beer | Drafts | Bottles & Cans
Midday Menu | Margaritas
The Margarita: Frozen Margarita
tequila blanco, orange cordial, fresh lime
Frozen Pineapple Margarita
tequila reposado, ancho reyes, chipotle, caramelized pineapple, lime
The Big Zebra Margarita
the margarita, but big AF
Put Me In, Coach
tequila blanco, herbal liqueur, luxardo maraschino blue glacier gatorade
Tranquilo Papi
cazadores blanco, chareau aloe liqueur, cucumber juice, lemon
The Elephant In The Room
olmeca altos blanco, las californias native gin, campari, bitter guava, grapefruit
Sgt. Pepper
banhez mezcal, ancho reyes, red pepper juice, chili salt
Coke-O-Loco
cazadores reposado, cotton & reed coconut rum, antica vermouth, coke syrup, lemon
CAVA, REQUENA, BRUT
Spain, Agarena, NV
CAVA, PENEDES, BRUT
Spain, Bodegas Naveran, NV
SPARKLING SAKE, 'AWA YUKI,' KINKI
Japan, Hakutsuru, NV (ml)
Midday Menu | Wine By The Glass | Sparkling
Midday Menu | Wine By The Glass | White
Sauvignon Blanc, 'Vina Cristel,' Valle De Guadalupe
Mexico, Monte Xanic,
COLOMBARD BLEND, MEZCLA BLANCA, VALLE DE GUADALUPE
Tres Somm,
CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY
California, Eden Rift,
Petite Sirah, Napa Valley
California (Rose), Gallica,
PALOMINO, 'SO WHAT!!!,' GALICIA
Spain (Orange) - Adega Sernande,
Midday Menu | Wine By The Glass | Rose & Orange
Midday Menu | Wine By The Glass | Red
Tempranillo, Ribeira Del Duero
Spain, Bodegas Barco de Piedra,
GARNACHA, 'TERNARIO NO. ,' ALMANSA
Spain, Bodegas Venta La Vega,
NEBBIOLO, VALLE DE SAN VINCENTE
Mexico, Casa Jipi,
Tortilla Soup
chicken, avocado, queso mixto, crema, crispy tortilla | (gluten-free)
Cucarachas
crispy fried shrimp, hot sauce, cucumber
Queso Fundido
sauteed mushrooms, roasted poblano, queso mixto, flour tortillas, salsa huevona
Queso Fundido De Carne
house made chorizo, melted cheese, salsa verde, flour tortillas
Tijuana Caesar Salad
little gem lettuce, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Aguachile Verde
shrimp, hamachi, crab, tomatillo, melon, jalapeno
Pineapple & Shrimp Coctel
chilled seafood broth, jicama, avocado
Tuna Ceviche
yellowfin tuna, coconut sauce, habanero, cucumber
Roasted Chicken Quesadilla
chipotle, pickled onions , queso chihuahua and oaxaca on corn tortilla
Carnitas Taquitos
black beans, roasted tomato sauce, mexican crema, queso fresco, cabbage slaw
Dinner Menu | Appetizers
Dinner Menu | Guacamole
Classic Guacamole
lime, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano chile | (gluten-free)
El Presidente Guacamole
maryland blue crab, green chile, roasted tomatillo | (gluten-free)
Spicy Guacamole
charred habanero, jicama, mint, basil | (gluten-free)
Nacho Mama
melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Macho Nacho
house-made chorizo, melted queso mixto, black beans, ranchera salsa, sour cream, pickled red onions, jalapeno | (gluten-free)
Dinner Menu | Nachos
Dinner Menu | Tlayudas: Giant Oaxacan Tostada
Chorizo & Cheese Tlayuda
black beans, queso monterrey, house-made chorizo, poblano rajas | (gluten-free)
Baja Tuna Tostadas
yellowfin tuna, chipotle aioli, avocado, salsa macha
Crab Tostadas
fresh jumbo lump crab, kanikama, yuzu kosho aioli, wasabi guacamole, tobiko
Birria Tacos
braised short rib, monterrey cheese, red chile consomme | (gluten-free)
Carnitas Tacos
confit pork, guacamole, spicy pickled onion | (gluten-free)
Mahi Mahi Tacos
crispy battered mahi mahi, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle remoulade
Chicken Tacos
chihuahua cheese, avocado, tomatillo & tomato salsa, crema | (gluten-free)
Carne Asada Tacos
grilled skirt steak, flour tortilla, cherry tomato pico, chimichurri, avocado
Shrimp Tacos
chile de arbol butter, melted chihuahua cheese
Black Cod Al Pastor Tacos
morita aioli, limey cabbage, grilled pineapple | (gluten-free)
Duck Tacos
hoisin, scallion, crispy skin, cucumber, pickled fresno chiles
Sonoran Filet
grilled beef filet, queso mixto, salsa verde, chimichurri, cherry tomato pico
Dirty Veggie
mushrooms, epazote, kale, crispy quinoa, parmesan, queso oaxaca, blue corn tortilla
Dinner Menu | Tacos
Dinner Menu | Enchiladas
Enchiladas Suizas
shredded chicken, green chile-tomatillo cream sauce, chihuahua cheese | (gluten-free)
Black Bean Enchiladas
queso oaxaca, black bean-chipotle sauce, fried plantains, crema, queso fresco | (gluten-free) | Add chorizo + $..
Crab Enchiladas
lump crab, coconut, corn, guajillo chile sauce
Short Rib Enchiladas
tomato-guajillo sauce, chihuahua cheese, pickled red onion, cilantro
Pescado A La Talla
grilled whole branzino, red chile aioli, cabbage slaw, salsas
Snapper Chicharron
fried snapper bites, salsa verde italiano, chipotle aioli, lime pickled red onion, fresno chiles
Lamb Barbacoa
hildalgo style slow cooked lamb shoulder, pan juices, fresh salsas, avocado, blue corn tortillas
Dinner Menu | Entrees
Dinner Menu | Tacos Al Carbon
Carne Asada Tacos Al Carbon
Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas | (gluten-free)
Grilled Chicken Tacos Al Carbon
Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas | (gluten-free)
Portabello Mushroom Tacos Al Carbon
Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas | (gluten-free)
Lobster Tacos Al Carbon
Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas | (gluten-free)
Shrimp Tacos Al Carbon
Build your own tacos. Served with grilled shishito peppers & spring onions, refried black beans, guacamole, salsas, crema and corn tortillas | (gluten-free)
Refried Black Beans
avocado leaf, queso fresco, plantains
Fried Plantains
queso fresco, crema
Roasted Sweet Potato
goat cheese, pecans, salsa macha
Charred Broccoli
chipotle yogurt sauce, toasted almonds
Mexican Street Style Corn
corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, queso anejo, tajin
Rice
butter, chicken bouillon, peas, carrots, corn
Dinner Menu | Sides
Dessert Menu | Sweets & Ice Cream
Gordita Dulce
choux pastry, dulce de leche ice cream, pecans
Tres Leches
strawberries, whipped cream
El Presidente Sundae
mexican chocolate ice cream, marshmallow, wet pecans, peanut brittle, whipped cream | (gluten-free)
Churros
chocolate, and raspberry sauces
Ice Cream & Sorbet
daily selection
Mexican Chocolate Pudding
spiced chocolate cookie, whipped cream, shaved mexican chocolate
Cafe I Descafeinado
Cafe Expres
Descafeinado Cafe Expres
Doble Cafe Expres
Capuchino
Latte
Dessert Menu | Coffee
Dessert Menu | Tea
Organic Breakfast
Green Tea Tropical
Decaf Earl Grey
Wild Berry Hibiscus
Chamomile Citrus
Carajillo
licor , mezcal barrel mr. black, espresso
The Great Cornholio
abasolo mexican corn whisky, ojo de tigre mezcal, nixta corn liqueur, corn milk, smoked hot chocolate salt