El Presidente
El Presidente is a Mexican restaurant in Washington D.C., United States, located at 1255 Union Street Northeast, 20002. It holds a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 945 reviews. Part of the American Express Global Dining Access programme.
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Location: Washington D.C., United States
- Address: 1255 Union Street Northeast, 20002
- Price: $$
- Phone: (202) 318-4820
- Reservations: Reserve on Resy
- Website: https://elpresidentedc.com/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfiles&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs
Amex dining programmes
- Global Dining Access by Resy (priority reservations, not a credit)
- Resy credit (US-issued Platinum and Gold cards)
Eligibility depends on your card and the market that issued it — see programme details.
Google reviews
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 945 reviews.
El Presidente was a great find in the heart of D.C. The atmosphere was lively and the service was excellent. Our host, Juliana, was one of the nice...
Opening hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Nearby restaurants with Amex Dining deals
- Mezcalero - La Cosecha — Mexican · 4.4★ on Resy · 1 min walk · Resy credit
- KARRAVAAN — International · 4.4★ on Resy · 1 min walk · Resy credit
- Desert 5 Spot DC — American · 4.4★ on Resy · 2 min walk · Resy credit
- Tari Trattoria — Italian · 4.5★ on Resy · 2 min walk · Resy credit
Walking times are estimates from the map.
El Presidente — FAQ
Is El Presidente part of Amex dining?
Yes — El Presidente is on Amex Global Dining Access by Resy, which holds reservations at El Presidente in Washington D.C., United States for eligible American Express cardholders. The benefit is priority booking: add an eligible card to your Resy profile and book through Resy to use it. Dining at El Presidente also counts towards the Resy credit on US-issued Platinum and Gold cards.
Does El Presidente count towards the Amex Resy credit?
Yes. El Presidente is on Resy's list of restaurants that qualify for the Resy credit, the dining benefit on US-issued American Express cards: the Platinum Card (up to $100 a quarter, $400 a year) and the Gold Card (up to $100 a year). To use it, enrol the credit in your Amex account, then pay the bill with that card at El Presidente in Washington D.C., United States. It is not the Platinum Global Dining Credit that cards from other countries carry, and cards issued outside the US do not get it.
How do I get a reservation at El Presidente with Amex?
El Presidente takes part in Global Dining Access by Resy, which holds tables for eligible American Express cardholders — including reservations you would not otherwise be able to book. Add an eligible card to your Resy profile, then book El Presidente in Washington D.C., United States through Resy or the Resy app. Global Dining Access itself is access rather than money.
What type of restaurant is El Presidente?
El Presidente is a Mexican restaurant in Washington D.C., United States, rated 4.3/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.
How is El Presidente rated?
El Presidente holds 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 945 reviews. It is a Mexican restaurant in Washington D.C., United States on the Amex dining list.