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Jaleo

Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Penn Quarter, Washington

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Jaleo

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Ranked #2 for tapas restaurants in Washington
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Washington Post recommend this place
"Get the Jose Andres gin and tonic."(9 Tips)
"Try the Tres jamones - Serrano Jamon, Iberico, and Iberico Vellota."(7 Tips)
"The patatas bravas and the pulpo were great as well"(10 Tips)
"Wonderful service, great sangria and genuinely Spanish tapas."(40 Tips)

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Cassie PDecember 29, 2015
Everything we tried was delicious! You won't be disappointed! The sangria is so so though.
Deborah RussellApril 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
I've been coming to Jaleos for 17 years...even did a promotional commercial for them and have known Jose Andres for almost 15 years. The food is consistently fantastic and the staff is amazing!
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso - seared piquillo peppers filled with caña de cabra goat cheese
Carrie BrownAugust 15, 2013
Some of the nicest and most competent bartenders I've ever seen. The gin and tonics are divine. You could even ask about the secret drink "The Brown Man."
Zviad MetreveliAugust 10, 2019
Amazing food, great service. Top class tapas, and even better desserts
David P.April 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
My all tome favorite restaurant on DC. They've reorganized the menu a bit (and jacked up the prices on some of the more popular things). Would recommend the cebolla asada and the ensalada rusa.
Eric OlssonAugust 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso - Seared piquillo peppers filled with caña de cabra goat cheese
Jen KlingensmithFebruary 21, 2014
If you get nothing else, get the papas arrufgas and the orange flan. I have always hated flan, but theirs is impeccable.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Cebolla Asada Con Queso Valdeón - Roasted sweet onions, pine nuts, and Valdeón blue cheese
Michael JenkinsJune 17, 2020
Jaleo always brings it, but the bathroom setup is still so weird. Anyway, drinks and good are very good.
Sophia HJanuary 12, 2019
Flauta de jamón ibérico de bellota (bread with prosciutto) was delicious
Philippe FortinNovember 17, 2014
Excellent Spanish cuisine. The tapas are perfectly seasoned. We lived our experience there.
Veronica UribeMay 8, 2017
Everything is good here, but try "Pan Cristal con Tomate" and gazpacho
Mary-Stuart GallianOctober 18, 2013
My favorite place in the city, decor is weird but food it the best tapas. Try the sangria!!
Chris KendallJune 3, 2015
Sangria's good, foods good too, not as amazing as some say btw but yes good ...
Roberto GarcesAugust 23, 2012
Sangria not worth it and made a little too dry; tapas is really quite good all around - shellfish and pulpas are tender but make sure to try the hams.
MsMarilyn DeniseOctober 8, 2013
The Food and Service was fabulous. I will be back again Very Soon!
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan with caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche ice cream. Delish.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Chorizo With Apricot Aioli Wrapped In Fried Potato - Slightly spicy. With Apricot Aioli.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Pulpo A La Gallega "Maestro Alfonso" - boiled octopus with pee wee potatoes, pimentón and olive oil
Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013
Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan, caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche I've cream. Amazing.
Ari GordilloApril 5, 2013
Amazing food. Get the patatas bravas, any of the gin & tonics, the tuna tartare...amazing
Jackson KleinJune 11, 2017
A little pricey, but very good and well worth it! The fried cod is fabulous.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Gin & Tonic - Jose's interpretation of gin and tonic in a dessert. Incredibly refreshing.
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Washingtonian recommends the mini hamburgers, sangria, tomato bread, and croquetas.
Vasuki Narasimha SwamyMay 27, 2017
Tapas are awesome and so is the sangria. Plenty vegetarian options.
Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013
Try the Croquetas De Pollo - Traditional chicken fritters. In a shoe for some reason.
Sarah IMarch 11, 2022
Sangría Hour from 3-6:30pm on weekdays in DC 🍷
Steve SlussAugust 30, 2012
Everything was delicious but the scallops were absolutely incredible. Ask to be seated at Samantha's table.
EpicuriousJanuary 27, 2015
On Wednesday nights, flamenco dancers add to the fun in this sprawling, window-wrapped corner restaurant. Read more
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Asparagus With Romanesco Sauce - Romances I sauce: hazel but, almonds, tomato, and bread crumb
James GoochAugust 20, 2018
Very high quality tapas and the wine recommendation was perfect.
Emma BellApril 14, 2012
This location no longer has a happy hour. Head to Bethesda instead for $4 drafts, sangria, and select tapas.
Ibie IsaiMay 7, 2012
Amazing! All Tapas were delicious, dessert amazing and our service was great! Thanks JR
Amy CummingsJanuary 15, 2019
Honestly 4 plates per person is probably the perfect amount.
Sai KuchiJuly 24, 2013
Try the quesos especially cana de cabra and chocolate flan is really good.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Gin & Tonic Oyster - Can you believe oysters are soaked in G&T?
Washington BladeMarch 18, 2013
Our dining writer says: "Jaleo turns 20- Jaleo means revelry in Spanish, and this feeling is evident from the food to the decor." Read more
Amy GaskinsJanuary 23, 2012
Jose Andres strikes again because I have yet to be disappointed here. Get the paella and anything else with Iberico ham.
cameronOctober 5, 2012
Huge wine list, and sometimes the owner, Jose Andres, has dinner there along with ya.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Lomo Ibérico De Bellota Fermín - Yum: smoke-cured, acorn-fed pork loin
GourmetLiveOctober 18, 2010
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema always fit in house-made chorizo on mashed potatoes, a perfect Spanish omelet, and garlicky shrimp.
Jay BrooksMarch 29, 2013
The food was good, but service a little spotty. I hate to nitpick, but just getting water took a very long time, plus our waiter was slightly condescending when we said it was our first time there.
Andrew WhiteJanuary 24, 2013
One of DC's magical places. Come here often, and come here regularly.
Tina TNovember 26, 2013
When thy have the white gazpacho on the menu GET IT! It's fantastic
Amol KJuly 20, 2015
Patatas bravas and datiles con tocino are great.
Tony PimpinellaSeptember 22, 2013
One of my favorites in DC! The drinks are incredible.
Tatiana BorovikovaSeptember 1, 2013
Paella is great, very close to one served in Spain, service is great!
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tres jamones - Serrano Jamon, Iberico, and Iberico Vellota.
FiOS 50November 28, 2011
Head's up...the Penn Quarter location of José Andrés' Jaleo is due for a facelift in the coming months. So stop in and enjoy the lengthy tapas menu now.

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