La Taberna del Alabardero · Since 1989Since 1989

Authentic Spanish Cuisine in Washington, D.C.

Tapas, paella and live flamenco every Friday and Saturday.

1776 I St NW · Complimentary parking · See hours

37Years in D.C.
250+Private events a year
7,000+Bottles opened a year
6,000+Guest reviews

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Special menus & celebrations

Celebrate Sherry Week 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate International Sherry Week at La Taberna del Alabardero From November 2nd to the 8th, we invite you to step away from the bustle of Washington, D.C., and immerse yourself...

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November02, 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Washington, D.C.

A Classic Thanksgiving with a Spanish Soul This November 26th, 2026, we invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving in the refined, classic elegance of La Taberna del Alabardero. Located just steps...

$80
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November26, 2026

Plan your visit

How would you like to enjoy Alabardero?

Dining room table with Spanish dishes and wine

Dine In

Lunch, dinner & weekend brunch

Alabardero delivery van outside the restaurant

Delivery & Pickup

Every day from 11 AM

Aranjuez private dining room

Private Events

Private rooms for 10 to 200 guests

Live flamenco dancer and guitarists at Taberna del Alabardero

Fridays & Saturdays

Live flamenco, complimentary with dinner

Two shows a night: 7:30–8:15 PM and 9:00–9:45 PM.

Prefer to call? 202-429-2200 · About flamenco night →

Private events

Private rooms for every occasion

From intimate dinners for 10 to full buyouts for up to 200 guests.

Aranjuez private dining room

Aranjuez

Seated 24 · Standing 30

La Granja private dining room

La Granja

Seated 48 · Standing 60

Amalur private dining room

Amalur

Seated 10

Guest reviews

Rated by more than 6,000 guests

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Rob M
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Our family had a wonderful experience dining at La Taberna del Alabardero. Our DC trip centered on celebrating my wife's graduation and the choice to dine here was completely worth it. The service, the food, everything was delightful. The server was very helpful in recommending shareables and mixed drinks and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The food came out delicious and the atmosphere was something all seven of us will remember. Saludos a todos los que nos atendieron, muchisimas gracias y esperemos que algun dia regresaremos a visitar una vez mas.
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Came for Sunday brunch and left very content. Will was the best server we’ve had at a restaurant in a long time. There was a bit of a wait fur our dishes but it was worth it. My partner had the eggs Benedict which she says is the Heather had. I had the braised ox tail on flat bread with egg which was very flavorful. Be mindful the sandwich is not big but it is satisfying. The eggs Benedict was a sizable portion. She got the French toast which was almost like a bread pudding. I had the waffles. Both were delicious. In addition, the sangrias (red and white) were fantastic. We plan to come back for dinner and try the paella.
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The food and the service were extraordinary. The tortilla de patata was especially delicious.
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Bo
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A wonderful dining experience at La Taberna del Alabardero. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, especially the variety of tapas, refreshing sangria, and delicious paella. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared, making it a great introduction to Spanish cuisine. The service was outstanding as well. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and attentive, which made us feel right at home. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a spacious and elegant dining room that creates a lovely atmosphere for enjoying a meal with friends or family. It has a great balance of traditional Spanish charm and a refined dining experience. Overall, a fantastic restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful ambiance. Would definitely come back sometime.
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Hermoso lugar. Espléndida comida. Servicio amable y espectacular
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Great experience! Our server Elmer went above and beyond! We had croquetas, solomillo, paella Valenciana, and Mil hojas de almendra. The food and drinks were perfect. Imagine all of that accompanied by flamenco music, a wonderful experience.
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Annette Martinez
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Great place, great food and the live flamenco is amazing!
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Always happy to be back…
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Great food in an elegant atmosphere. Hope to return many times!
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Alex Kelly
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Beautiful live music, and better food than many places I tried in Spain

Visit us

Open daily for lunch & dinner

1776 I Street NW · Entrance on 18th, between H and I · Washington, DC 20006

Complimentary parking

Mon–Fri after 4 PM · Weekends all day · Up to 3 hours with validation at Penn Parking, next to 818 18th St.

All hours: lunch, dinner, brunch & happy hour
Lunch
Monday – Sunday · 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner
Monday – Thursday · 2:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday · 2:30 – 10:30 PM
Sunday · 2:30 – 8:00 PM
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday · 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday · 3:00 – 7:00 PM · First come, first served

Delivery & Pickup

Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–8 PM

meet our team


Meet our team: Alvaro Correas holding a bottle of wine
Álvaro Correas

General Manager / Sommelier

Meet our team: Joaquin Ruiz, chef, in the kitchen
Joaquín Ruiz

Executive Chef

Meet our team: Pedro Ernaidez, chef
Pedro Ernaidez

Executive Sous-Chef

Meet our team: Rosemarie Amaya
Rosemarie Amaya

Administrative Manager / Event Coordinator

Meet our team: Dayana
Dayana Villamizar

Event Coordinator

Meet our team: Ricardo Tena holding a camera
Ricardo Tena

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Meet our team: Dimas Antonio
Antonio Lara

Captain

Meet our team: Glenda Amaya in the pastry kitchen
Glenda Amaya

Pastry Chef

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