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dLeña Launches New Dinner Menu Items

Friday August 1, 2025

dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval recently announced enhancements to its dinner menu and luxury chef’s table experience. Innovatively crafted with seasonal ingredients, while paying homage to Mexican culture, Chefs Richard Sandoval and Carlos Camacho have created flavorful dishes for Mount Vernon Triangle locals and visitors to enjoy.

New to the menu, diners can indulge in:

  • Bone Marrow & Adobo Pulpo ($27) with grilled octopus, panela cheese, guacamole, xni-pec salsa, pickled vegetables, charred serrano, and blue corn tortillas.
  • Snapper Tiradito ($21) with charred habanero aioli, achiote ponzu, yuzu avocado cream, cucumber, radish, and cilantro, and the creamy corn soup, chilled with smoked crab, huitlacoche truffle, crema fresca foam, and chili oil.
  • Atún Tacos ($23) with seared tuna, ají amarillo aioli, citrus jicama slaw, blue corn tortilla, and sundried chili sauce
  • Whole Zarandeado ($45), a butterfly branzino with green and red adobo chili, grilled avocado, corn salsa, cherry heirloom tomatoes, and citrus slaw.
  • Fresas con Crema ($14), a new dessert with agave yogurt foam, berries, strawberry sorbet, ricotta cheese, mint, bee pollen, and cotton candy.

And those looking for an even more elevated experience can enjoy decadent chef’s table offerings with dynamic beverage pairings Tuesday through Saturday evenings with two seatings per night. Learn more, explore the menu, and make reservations at dlenadc.com/chefs-table.