Cafe Citron, Washington DC

Wouldn’t let me in because I was wearing shorts during the end of the summer. However, the bouncer insisted that the only way to get in with my friends was by buying bottle service - worth $200. Definitely sad that the few good Latino bars in the area are behaving this way.

I danced the night away constant great dancing music that flowed to the next. This was my second time there once the weekend before the world shutdown in March 2020 and recently August 28. I enjoyed myself both nights. The bartenders were friendly and engaging with the music. I enjoyed playing the congas which make you feel welcoming and apart of the atmosphere there

Disappointing night for this club. Wouldn’t let group in because one person was wearing shorts in summer weather. Said you can buy $200 bottle if you want to get in. Not worth it. Can find good Latin music or request it elsewhere.

Generally very lively and always a dancing crowd. Line moves quick. They play lots of good latin dance music, but wish they played more Top 40 songs to sing along to

Really disappointed! Since Covid they apply a 20% gratuity to all checks which result in the waiter/bartender being so rude! We were on the underground bar we ordered shots (Lemon drop) and the waitress (Sandra) started to mix up the shots but instead of pouring us the whole quantity of it she decided that we would pay for her friends too so she poured half our shots and 2 others half shots to her friends! But of course we were the only one paying! That’s so nice to pay 10$ a shot + 20% automated and not even get a full glass! I hope her friends enjoyed it because we’ll never come back again!

I’ve been coming here way before COVID happen and keep coming back after their bartender lost my Credit card and ID and was promised to replace my ID (that never happened of course) but I still enjoy the atmosphere ……… never had any issue stepping outside and coming back in but this time around it’s an issue. The reasoning is they don’t have a cover, but then again they only say that to certain people. SMH!

I've been coming here for over 20 years, same good music and atmosphere. It seems a bit disorganized when it comes to getting a table there, staff operates on different pages also prices should disclosed for all menu items. It is very confusing, I ordered a pitcher a mojito from a menu the bar tender recommended which said it was $35 when I got my bill it was $54. Kinda ruined my first time back to this place, it's not the money but the principal of it. I felt the bartender hustled me

Great place to have a couple of drinks and have dinner with friends. I have been so many times. The owner welcomes everybody personally.

I have been a regular person in this restaurant/ bar attending their salsa and bachata classes. Orlando and Orianna are great instructors, but the owner Jacky is very rude. She wanted me to buy a drink every hour when I was in the bar, despite I buy a drink everytime when I attend the class to support them, even though I don't drink. Also, some bouncers are nice and keep it gentleman and respectful, but most of them are very rude and their goal is to hit on girls and take them home. I highly recommend you check out other places such as The Salsa room, Public Bar or Bistro or Sauf Haus as the same instructors teach there too, but the owners and bouncers are very friendly and nice to you and they have great food and ambience.

I gave them 1 star because I can’t give them 0, Worst customer service ever, people at the entrance is rude, I had a reservation and they didn’t want to let us in, we ordered some Colombian empanadas and they were cold, this place is super small, it’s not worthy.

Very good place if you want to dance and Latino music. Great mix of reggaeton, salsa, bachata.there is a second room that plays commercial modern music, so anyone can fit in!
Love the cocktails too!

My best friend and I had a great time at Cafe Citron. The music was great, the happy hour deals were awesome and Jackie and Erica were so sweet! Erica served us great and made the time even more pleasurable. Will go back soon!

I’ve been coming here for years and always enjoy everything about this place. Amazing staff especially Sladja, food and drinks. Highly recommended.

Drinks were watered down. Also, they added the gratuity at 20% with no notice. I checked the menu and it doesn’t say anything about the gratuity being added automatically.

Worst place I been in dc o eat and drinks. Drinks were weak and food was even worst. Don’t expect to get good customer service either because our bartender/server was horrible you can tell this place is not usually a sit down restaurant I wish the gratuity was not included because she didn’t deserve it

Best bar in the DMV. Music is lively, bartenders are friendly, and the empanadas are to die for. Can’t wait to go back when the pandemic is over.