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El Techo

Restaurant

#7 of 157 Birthday Party venues in Washington, DC
#3 of 112 Engagement Party venues in Northwest
  7 reviews  â€“ 
606 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001 –
Shaw, Washington, DC
From $5000
min. spend
Up to 85
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Latin American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Rooftop Mexican restaurant and bar in Washington, DC's Shaw neighborhood, with 1,100 sq. ft. of heated or open-air space dubbed "the adult treehouse." Perfect for vibrant private parties, birthdays, or cocktail celebrations with signature margaritas, Latin-inspired tapas, and Instagram-worthy views.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at El Techo

Entire Venue at El Techo

Entire Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
85 seats
100 standing
When planning your next private event in Washington DC, El Techo offers a one-of-a-kind location in the heart of DC's Shaw neighborhood. We offer flexible event spaces that can fit your every need from Corporate Events and Happy Hours to Birthday Parties. Our team can work to fit all your catering needs, floor plan requirements, and more! Visit El ...
Alcohol licence until 1:30 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $5000 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
Amenities
4.3
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DY
Douglas Y.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 25 guests · September 2025 · Entire Venue

Nice looking venue, great egg rolls and steak tacos and very accommodating staff.

5.0
MP
Michael P.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 60 guests · April 2025 · Entire Venue

The atmosphere, the staff, the food and drinks were great!

It was difficult to walk around the tables and chairs and I thought our reservation was for the entire space near the window. Other patrons were sitting at our high, yellow tables about halfway through which condensed the space for our guests even more. I wish the staff had asked other patrons not to take our tables as we mingled.

4.3
CK
Carla K.
Verified review
Rooftop · 100 guests · April 2024 · Entire Venue

Really cool venue vibe for a private event. Louie and the staff were super helpful and helped us to make it a successful event. The food and drinks were really tasty and the rooftop was totally instagrammable.

Small coed bathrooms with no mirrors.

4.4
LP
Lily P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend
Entire Venue
12:00 pm – 1:30 am
from $5000 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 85
seats
In-house catering
Latin American
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About El Techo

El Techo is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

El Techo, led by owner Louie Hankins, welcomes Washington to its tropical vacation-transporting design on a heated 1100 square foot roof deck, which can be enclosed or open-air weather depending, in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood. El Techo is serving up handcrafted cocktails, Latin - inspired fare great for sharing, and plenty of vacation vibes. El Techo's rooftop is available for full or partial buyouts. El Techo and sister restaurant Rito Loco's menus are available for private parties, and will work with guests to create a custom party.

Usually booked for
40th Birthday Party

Typically for 40-55 guests and costs about $1,200.

"Nice looking venue, great egg rolls and steak tacos and very accommodating staff."

- Douglas Y. Sep 2025

FAQ

Yes, there is a DJ/aux setup.

At El Techo, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at El Techo:

  • Entire Venue hosting 18 guests: $1239.90

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

El Techo is located at 606 Florida Avenue Northwest, in Shaw, Washington, DC.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Douglas Y. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Nice looking venue, great egg rolls and steak tacos and very accommodating staff.'

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