Jaleo
Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Travel + Leisure and Epicurious recommend this place
"Get the Jose Andres gin and tonic."(9 Tips)
"The patatas bravas and the pulpo were great as well"(9 Tips)
"Wonderful service, great sangria and genuinely Spanish tapas."(39 Tips)
"The liquid olives is something NOT TO BE MISSED!!"(5 Tips)
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EpicuriousJanuary 27, 2015On Wednesday nights, flamenco dancers add to the fun in this sprawling, window-wrapped corner restaurant. Read more
Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan, caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche I've cream. Amazing.
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.
Michael JenkinsJune 17, 2020Jaleo always brings it, but the bathroom setup is still so weird. Anyway, drinks and good are very good.
Cassie PDecember 29, 2015Everything we tried was delicious! You won't be disappointed! The sangria is so so though.
Ari GordilloApril 5, 2013Amazing food. Get the patatas bravas, any of the gin & tonics, the tuna tartare...amazing
Philippe FortinNovember 17, 2014Excellent Spanish cuisine. The tapas are perfectly seasoned. We lived our experience there.
Jackson KleinJune 11, 2017A little pricey, but very good and well worth it! The fried cod is fabulous.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan with caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche ice cream. Delish.
Try the Codorniz con salsa de romero y alioli de miel - Grilled quail with rosemary sauce and honey alioli [Jaleo at its best!]
Try the Chorizo With Apricot Aioli Wrapped In Fried Potato - Slightly spicy. With Apricot Aioli.
- Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012Try the Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso - seared piquillo peppers filled with caña de cabra goat cheese
Mary-Stuart GallianOctober 18, 2013My favorite place in the city, decor is weird but food it the best tapas. Try the sangria!!- Try the Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso - Seared piquillo peppers filled with caña de cabra goat cheese
Vasuki Narasimha SwamyMay 27, 2017Tapas are awesome and so is the sangria. Plenty vegetarian options.
FiOS 50November 28, 2011Head'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.- Try the Cebolla Asada Con Queso Valdeón - Roasted sweet onions, pine nuts, and Valdeón blue cheese
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!
Jen KlingensmithFebruary 21, 2014If you get nothing else, get the papas arrufgas and the orange flan. I have always hated flan, but theirs is impeccable.- Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012Try the Gin & Tonic - Jose's interpretation of gin and tonic in a dessert. Incredibly refreshing.
Carla SchoemanSeptember 10, 2014Best tapas outside of Spain. Marinated chicken on parsley puree was the winner of our selection.
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Jaleo as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Bizarre Foods America , Rachael Ray - $40 a Day Read more
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef José Andrés’s charity World Central Kitchen through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
Chris KendallJune 3, 2015Sangria's good, foods good too, not as amazing as some say btw but yes good ...- Try the Gin & Tonic Oyster - Can you believe oysters are soaked in G&T?
Washington BladeMarch 18, 2013Our dining writer says: "Jaleo turns 20- Jaleo means revelry in Spanish, and this feeling is evident from the food to the decor." Read more
Ibie IsaiMay 7, 2012Amazing! All Tapas were delicious, dessert amazing and our service was great! Thanks JR- Try the Asparagus With Romanesco Sauce - Romances I sauce: hazel but, almonds, tomato, and bread crumb
- Kathryn YuSeptember 16, 2010Don't miss the pan con tomate or asparagus with romesco sauce. The pan con tomate is way better than the complimentary bread. The patatas bravas are mediocre, but the rest of the menu is solid.
Roberto GarcesAugust 23, 2012Sangria 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.
- Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012Try the Pulpo A La Gallega "Maestro Alfonso" - boiled octopus with pee wee potatoes, pimentón and olive oil
- Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013Try the Croquetas De Pollo - Traditional chicken fritters. In a shoe for some reason.
Amy GaskinsJanuary 23, 2012Jose Andres strikes again because I have yet to be disappointed here. Get the paella and anything else with Iberico ham.
- Washingtonian recommends the mini hamburgers, sangria, tomato bread, and croquetas.
Steve SlussAugust 30, 2012Everything was delicious but the scallops were absolutely incredible. Ask to be seated at Samantha's table.
Maria Fiorella Marin ArrayaApril 29, 2012I love that all the food is appetizer size so you can try different things!
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Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 628-7949
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
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