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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 582 reviews

What Lya Aitana doesn't like about La Famosa:
Not for us. Not a Restaurant but a Cafe where you need to pay in advance. No servers that take order. Away from traditional flavors. Re-fried tostones . In my opinion expensive. Bistec $30! View all feedback. What mylen ruppert likes about La Famosa:
The carne fritas perfect balance of saltiness and crunch. The staff are always so nice. If you're looking for a Puerto Rican restaurant in a more upscale setting, this place is it! Has the abuelita cooking you've been missing out on in a modern and airy atmosphere. Moderate portions, perfect place to take yourself out on a date or bring your family and friends to try something different the Navy Yard has to offer. I... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 234 reviews
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09.01.2024 - 14:23

Food is always fresh and delicious. Drinks are yummy. I've been here multiple times and have never had a bad meal. Love eating here.

mylen
09.01.2024 - 14:23

The carne fritas perfect balance of saltiness and crunch. The staff are always so nice. If you're looking for a Puerto Rican restaurant in a more upscale settin...

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Lya
09.01.2024 - 14:23

Not for us. Not a Restaurant but a Cafe where you need to pay in advance. No servers that take order. Away from traditional flavors. Re-fried tostones . In my o...

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Lauren
09.01.2024 - 14:23

I went here for breakfast and really enjoyed the food. I ordered one of the breakfast sandwiches, El Classico l, which is bacon, egg, cheese, and a tasty sauce...

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Nahu
09.01.2024 - 14:23

Mata Hambre was delicious and filling for only $10ishTasted authentically Puerto Rican and the coffee was fuerte ;)5/5 will be back

Sirved
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
U
18.01.2024 - 20:09

Ok I totally hate the contactless ordering, I know pandemic but I feel like it takes away from me talking to the server about the food recommendations and human...

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Samson
18.01.2024 - 20:09

It's okay. The fried fish is a $50 dollar experience in dry mouth. It needed chili peppers and basil but again this isn't a Thai restaurant so, you may enjoy it...

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Ed
18.01.2024 - 20:09

5 stars! While the QR ordering and paying the right away feels like it?s taking the service touch away, it makes up with a fast and friendly service, food came...

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Amrith
18.01.2024 - 20:09

Had an incredible meal two weeks ago at this Puerto Rican joint located in the upscale area of Navy Yard in DC. Prices are all relative to location (DC and I co...

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K
18.01.2024 - 20:09

I was skeptical at first?. You order through your phone at the table and there?s a self serve water station. It?s a little pricey, i spent $40 for the food and...

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