dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval Menu

Welcome to dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval, a culinary gem nestled in Washington, DC. This vibrant restaurant showcases a menu rich in Latin flavors, expertly crafted with fresh ingredients and inspired by traditional techniques.

The highlight of the menu includes their signature Guacamole, available in delightful variations such as the enticing Maryland Crab and zesty Tuna Guacamole. For seafood lovers, the Ceviche Amarillo features hamachi elegantly paired with mango and ají amarillo, offering a refreshing start to your meal.

Meat enthusiasts will be captivated by the d'Leña Wood-Burning Grill, where the show-stopping Tomahawk is flambéed tableside, promising an unforgettable dining experience. Each dish, from the crispy tacos to the vibrant ceviches, captures the essence of Chef Sandoval’s artistry.

Join the buzz around dLeña, where every bite and sip is a celebration waiting to unfold!

Guacamole

• Traditional Guacamole**

  avocado - tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

  US$16.00

• Tuna Guacamole* **

  sushi grade tuna - chile de árbol salsa - jicama salad - chipotle aioli - charred tostada

  US$22.00

• Maryland Crab Guacamole**

  smoked jumbo crab - sundried chili salsa - old bay aioli - scallion - pickled chili - crispy tlayuda

  US$23.00

Para la Mesa

• Tlayudas & Salsas**

  housemade signature salsas - escabeche vegetables - charred tlayudas - crispy corn chips

  US$12.00

• Tuna Tostada* **

  oaxacan tlayuda - black bean purée - habanero aioli - yuzu avocado - radish - cherry tomato - smoky citrus salsa

  US$21.00

• Queso Fundido

  melted cheese - tomatillo salsa cruda - caramelized onion - corn tortillas; choice of: sundried beef cecina, chorizo, or mushroom**; enhance your queso fundido: experience for all protein samples

  US$22.00

• Ostiones a la Leña*

  half dozen grilled oysters - crab - bacon relish - pickled habanero salsa - chipotle mignonette - smoked trout caviar

  US$25.00

• Pork Belly** ^

  chipotle glazed - peanut red pipian - watercress - pickled vegetables

  US$17.00

• Empanadas de Wagyu** ^

  beef tenderloin - truffle manchego cheese - oyster sauce - almond - guajillo chili - chimichurri

  US$24.00

• Corn Empanadas**

  sweet corn - ají amarillo - manchego cheese - chimichurri

  US$17.00

• Hot Stone Wagyu* **

  sliced beef tenderloin - citrus chili toreado - truffle soy - shishito pepper - smoked grape chimichurri

  US$31.00

• Bone Marrow & Adobo Pulpo* **

  grilled octopus - panela cheese - guacamole - xni-pec salsa - pickled vegetables - charred serrano - blue corn tortillas

  US$27.00

Ceviche & Tiradito

• Ceviche Amarillo* **

  hamachi - yellow aguachile - ají amarillo - mango - orange

  US$20.00

• Snapper Tiradito* **

  charred habanero aioli - achiote ponzu - yuzu avocado cream - cucumber - radish - cilantro

  US$21.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

• Ensalada de Kale^

  baby kale - grape - grilled peach - agave almond - smoked manchego cheese - gooseberries - orange balsamic vinaigrette

  US$17.00

• Heirloom Tomato & Burrata

  grilled compressed watermelon - candied baby beet - lemon vinaigrette - toasted pepita seeds - morita balsamic reduction - sorrel

  US$19.00

• Creamy Corn Soup

  chilled - smoked crab - huitlacoche truffle - crema fresca foam - chili oil

  US$15.00

Tacos

• Short Rib** ^

  chile de árbol peanut sauce - arugula salsa cruda - flour tortillas

  US$22.00

• Camarón**

  breaded shrimp - jicama tortilla - chili powder - pickled onion - chipotle aioli

  US$18.00

• Atún

  seared tuna - ají amarillo aioli - citrus jicama slaw - blue corn tortilla - sundried chili sauce

  US$23.00

• Birria de Hongos**

  grilled truffle manchego cheese - braised guajillo mushroom - bean purée - cilantro - pickled onion

  US$19.00

d'Leña Wood-Burning Grill

• Tomahawk*

  mezcal flambéed tableside - bone marrow butter; choice of two sides

  US$150.00

• 14oz 30-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye*

  herb wagyu butter - chimichurri - charred lemon - shishito pepper; a la piedra style: pepper, onion, salsas, guacamole, & tortillas (dairy)

  US$63.00

• Medio Pollo al Carbon**

  grilled half chicken - guajillo-marinated achiote - criolla sauce - grilled broccolini

  US$34.00

Especialidades

• Wagyu Steak a la Piedra* **

  australian grade #9 - fajita pepper mix - molcajete sauce - guacamole - corn tortillas - crema fresca

  US$59.00

• Short Rib al Carbón

  smoked short rib - bibb lettuce - tres salsas - pickled vegetables

  US$45.00

• Dleña Mar y Tierra* **

  wagyu filet mignon - seafood enchiladas - cheese sauce - chili gastrique - crispy onion

  US$65.00

• Carnitas Pork Shank

  salsa verde cruda - molcajete sauce - pickled vegetables - black beans - jocoque cucumber salad - tortillas

  US$45.00

• Whole Zarandeado* **

  butterfly branzino - green & red adobo chili - grilled avocado - corn salsa - cherry heirloom tomato - citrus slaw

  US$45.00

• Grilled Oaxacan Shrimp** ^

  charred garlic marinade - guava mole - grilled onion - roasted corn esquites - corn tortillas

  US$45.00

• Seafood Enchiladas**

  shrimp - maryland blue crab - creamy guajillo sauce - crema fresca - greens

  US$32.00

• Coliflor a la Leña** ^

  charred heirloom cauliflower - chimichurri - red pipian - creamy requesón cheese fondue

  US$23.00

Más

• Zanahorias al Carbon^

  roasted heirloom carrot - pistu chimichurri - cashew tofu aioli - pepita

  US$11.00

• Papa al Horno**

  firewood oven roasted - crispy pork belly - ají amarillo tartar - chive

  US$12.00

• Broccolini**

  grilled - smoked chili - olive oil - sea salt

  US$12.00

• Esquites Mac & Cheese**

  roasted corn - spicy aioli - chipotle cheese sauce - tajín breadcrumb

  US$12.00

Postres

• Carajillo Crème Brulée

  licor 43 - espresso - tableside

  US$14.00

• Mil Hojas Argentino** ^

  crêpes - warm cajeta caramel - carmelized almond - whipped cream - strawberry - salted caramel ice cream

  US$14.00

• Creamy Corn Cake**

  hibiscus mezcal glaze - popcorn gelato - vanilla cookie crumble

  US$14.00

• Fresas con Crema

  agave yogurt foam - berries - strawberry sorbet - ricotta cheese - mint - bee pollen - cotton candy

  US$14.00

• Sorbets & Gelatos

  seasonal flavors

  US$9.00