Haydee's Restaurant

Excellent Latinx Restaurant, we ordered a few sample platter and a few drinks. Their piña colada was amazingly tasty and came in a tall beautiful glass. The platter had quesadillas, chicken wings, guacamole, and a few other tasty items, The decor was cozy with a multicolored design of flags from all over Latin America. They had karaoke with all the classic Latinx songs and English modern songs as well. It was a blast, so much fun. We were there for a party, and a meeting of Latinx Writers and creatives. And the atmosphere was fun and playful, the waitstaff were indulgent and friendly to us and our holiday event. I've heard this was a great restaurant and very instrumental in community engagement and relations. I loved this restaurant, and I really am enjoying getting to know the Mt. Pleasant community. Parking is a little tight but it's possible, if you keep looking and you are determined.

Stop what you're doing and go to this amazing Mt Pleasant restaurant! We were blown away by the DELICIOUS flavors, especially of the fajita platter! They have the best wings I've ever tried in DC. The fajitas and pupusas were stellar too!! I'm in love!

Just speaking on behalf of my karaoke experience here. I've never hung out on Mt Pleasant Street before, and this place has such an inviting interior. There's a bunch of tables, and the decor is dim, yet colorful... and the staff (and patrons) are super friendly! I dropped by on a karaoke night and, like another of my recently discovered spots, the songs run back to back with little break in between... and the DJ is nice too! I was able to sing a few songs and had an absolute blast.The bartender was really sweet -- sign at the DJ booth says you have to support the biz to sing (I don't think it was heavily enforced, but I was happy to), so I grabbed a drink since I was super full from food already. It was tasty and I had water (which was self-serve, kinda), for the rest of my time there. Given how the vibes were, I'd be eager to return to try the food. Great neighborhood staple!

Have no idea what the food is like. It's an old school dive bar and it was our after party post dinner party. Drinks are okay worth the pitcher of margs to keep the buzz going along with some fabulous Karaoke in Spanish!! Órale!

I liked the interior. It has 2 levels. With the lower floor divided between a dance area and a seating area. Has good selection of drinks. Cheese pupusas, chicken, plantains, guacamole. Each item looked fresh. The manager was super and had a big smile. Parking is a bit easier on the 16th street if you can't find any nearby.

This place is the beacon for all Latino's in DC. The story here is that a husband and wife started this restaurant so the dishes take on a mix of Mexican/Salvadorian due to their respective heritages. This place has a homey family feel and just brings up a lot of memories for those who understand the vibe.The pupusas are reallly good, especially after a night out on the town. This place is the place to go for an after-party/party. The restaurant turns into a karaoke place at night by means of a TV, some microphones and a hdmi chord connecting youtube to the screen.This place just screams nostalgia and if it's not your vibe that's ok.Is it authentic? Sure is. It is this family-owned business's authentic food offering based on their background. Should you visit? YES. Come for a good time with family and friends.Am I craving a pupusa from Haydee's right now? Most likely, yes.

Haydee's is a Mt Pleasant neighborhood staple. It's a pretty big restaurant filled with quirks and a great fajita. They often have live music and the weekends are quite loud here. If you want a Mt Pleasant cultural experience, come here!

Great local Mexican spot in Mt. Pleasant! The restaurant picks up later in the night so if you're looking for a quiet meal come earlier. I love the neighborhood feel and the servers are all kind and courteous. It's not a fast moving restaurant so if you're looking for something really quick it's not the best spot. I typically get the chicken tacos Haydee's. Two chicken tacos with rice and beans for $10 is a steal. Meals come with a small plate of chips (no refills) and homemade salsa that is liquid-like but pretty good. Solid Mexican food for a good price. Nothing fancy. Drinks are fair priced. I get the classic margarita (they have mix too) and they are always good. They don't offer any drink deals though. Live music is always fun and frequent. Easy pay for street parking on Mount Pleasant street. Free 2 hour zoned parking in Mount Pleasant just off the Main Street. Make sure to pay - they ticket hourly.

I had a great experience at Haydee's! I went for an international karaoke night, which often happens in Sunday's. Pros: Audience: Great scene, diverse and international crowd of lots of people singing and mingling. Service: Very friendly servers and bartenders. Not pretentious, most speak English and Spanish Prices: Very reasonable/low prices for food and drinks! The cheese quesadilla was only about $8 +tip and very worth it Food/drink quality: didn't have an alcoholic drink, so can't comment on that, but I did have a lemonade and a serving of the cheese quesadilla and fries! The quesadilla was amazing: crispy, very cheesy, warm and came with toppings for free. The quesadilla was pretty large, too--great portion sizes for what you are paying for! The fries were large and filling! Could have maybe used a bit more salt, but overall very enjoyable as well! Cons: None, really! A bit crowded but not too overwhelming. Also a bit difficult to hear or make conversation with the karaoke going on, but to be expected!

LOVED IT!! By the time I got there, the party had already started. It was karaoke night. As soon as I walked in, it reminded me of Honduras. It brought me back to my memories. Some of the people singing were also amazing. I have done karaoke probably twice in my life, but last night I ended up singing three songs. I sang more last night than my whole life before. Haha. The people that come to this place are beautiful and welcoming. It feels great when you feel at home.