Frosty margaritas, smoky grilled meats and spicy tamales make this place worth the wait for a table. The menu features specialties from throughout Latin America, including fajitas, Cuban pork and Peruvian beef. Outdoor dining is available in nice weather on the street-level patio and on the rooftop. Daily for lunch and dinner. $$. Most major credit cards. 1835 18th St. N.W. (Metro: Dupont Circle), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-387-0035. http://www.lauriolplaza.com.
