I love this place. If you want a fun, lively dinner out with friends, you can't beat the atmosphere at Lauriol Plaza. With 3 bustling levels of dining, including sidewalk seating (with heat lamps in winter) and a rooftop terrace, it's perfect for people watching. The food is decent Tex-Mex in large portions at reasonable prices, but that's not the main attraction. I highly recommend the frozen swirl Margaritas. Don't go just for drinks, though, because the tiny bar is usually swamped by the crowd waiting for tables. If you come on a weekend night, be prepared to wait over an hour to be seated. It's worth the wait, though. After dinner, you're just a quick 5 to 10 minute walk up or down 18th Street to nightlife in Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle.
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