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Jaleo

Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Washington

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Jaleo

8.7^/10

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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)
"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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Maria Fiorella Marin ArrayaApril 29, 2012
I love that all the food is appetizer size so you can try different things!
cameronOctober 5, 2012
Huge wine list, and sometimes the owner, Jose Andres, has dinner there along with ya.
Washington PostOctober 16, 2013
The best tapas restaurant in D.C.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Chocolate Flan With Brioche Ice Cream And Olive Oil
Maggie MacGDecember 15, 2021
The clementine cocktails are very good.
Emma BellApril 14, 2012
This location no longer has a happy hour. Head to Bethesda instead for $4 drafts, sangria, and select tapas.
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tres jamones - Serrano Jamon, Iberico, and Iberico Vellota.
Michael PuterbaughDecember 9, 2012
The tiny salt potatoes with red and green sauces are tasty and plentiful.
Tina TNovember 26, 2013
When thy have the white gazpacho on the menu GET IT! It's fantastic
RajatJune 3, 2015
I cant think of one standout dish here I had, and I had quite a few. This is an extremely overrated James Beard restaurant--better food at Zaytinya
Tatiana BorovikovaSeptember 1, 2013
Paella is great, very close to one served in Spain, service is great!
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Calamares en su Tinta - Basque-style squid stew ink
Lynn MortonJune 20, 2011
Amazing tapas. My fave was the grilled asparagus and the fingers with aioli and rojo. Read more
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Lomo Ibérico De Bellota Fermín - Yum: smoke-cured, acorn-fed pork loin
Vicente TimiraosDecember 25, 2019
Delicious and inventive dishes!
SaraAugust 30, 2013
Food was delicious and came quickly! Loved all the tapas.
Frank YuvancicJanuary 11, 2012
Endive with goat cheese is delicious as well as everything else. Simple yet complex!
Brian KristFebruary 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Iberian Ham over everything. Bathrooms have a weird vibe but sangria and food are top shelf.
Naaz KaziMarch 28, 2015
Squid ink, patatas bravas, liquid olives, paella
Washington PostOctober 12, 2011
3 star rating in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "No two visits are ever the same," writes Tom. http://wapo.st/nRBQvw
Bev Eisen-PactorJune 18, 2011
Excellent service! If you love sardines and tapas and sngria. It lives up to the rave reviews!
Daniel NazarMarch 16, 2013
Dates wrapped in bacon. Trust me. You'll thank me later. ¡Buen provecho!
checkitoutJuly 14, 2012
The red sangria will keep you happy!
Terry BiddleFebruary 17, 2017
Delicious! Great service! Why don't I come here more often?
Kristen KOctober 23, 2012
Completely new modern renovation! Go Jaleo! And they have foosball tables now? I'll take it.
Erik BergrudNovember 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
A must visit every time we are in DC
Sam YoonDecember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the José's Choice Gin And Tonic - With Hendrick's gin.
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Paella With Mushroom, Chicken, And Brussell Sprouts
Sara YJanuary 24, 2015
Mussels in olive oil and garlic
Paul NovareseOctober 17, 2019
Amazing. Lives up to the hype.
Eric OlssonAugust 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Tortilla Menorquina - Spanish omelet with sobrasada, onions and Mahón cheese
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Olive Oil Ice Cream Over Textures Of Grapefruit
mak 🌻July 30, 2018
Great food, but not the best tapas bar I’ve ever been to. Maybe it’s for the Jose Andres name? Not bad but not excellent.
Will ArnoneDecember 16, 2015
White Sangria. Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts.
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.
Melissa FranchyNovember 19, 2011
Try The Cava sangría with strawberries and mint with croquetas de jamon
Juliana AdibAugust 20, 2016
Good gins and great service
Jan Van DoninkJuly 7, 2018
The best tapas in town !
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Pan Chocolate Con Brioche And Olive Oil
RazDecember 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the Poached Egg On Brioche With Idziabal Cheese Jamon & Spinach
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.
Abdulaziz HDOctober 10, 2014
Very good experience 👍👍
Rachel WhinneryFebruary 14, 2016
Get the "olives." Thank me later.
Michael RomoApril 18, 2011
Get the Golden Boy cocktail! It's Cava, Hidalgo Amontillado Sherry and gold powder. It tastes fantastic!
Mary MatlackFebruary 28, 2020
James Beard Semifinalst 2020 Outstanding Restaurant
samanthaDecember 31, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I am in love with their brunch menu! Get the poached egg and spinach on brioche.
Melissa ReichleyMay 6, 2013
Best gaspacho in town - and NO cilantro!
Behrad EatsAugust 27, 2011
You simply can't beat $4 sangria and tapas during happy hour!
Carlos MejiaAugust 7, 2010
Very real spanish food. Portions are small which is fantastic because then you can order many different things
Ellen VMay 7, 2012
The chocolate mouse with hazelnut ice cream is amazing!!!

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