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Jaleo

Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$

Penn Quarter, Washington

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Jaleo

8.6^/10

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Ranked #2 for tapas restaurants in Washington
The folks at Travel + Leisure and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"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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EpicuriousJanuary 27, 2015
On Wednesday nights, flamenco dancers add to the fun in this sprawling, window-wrapped corner restaurant. Read more
Zviad MetreveliAugust 10, 2019
Amazing food, great service. Top class tapas, and even better desserts
Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013
Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan, caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche I've cream. Amazing.
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.
Sophia HJanuary 12, 2019
Flauta de jamón ibérico de bellota (bread with prosciutto) was delicious
MsMarilyn DeniseOctober 8, 2013
The Food and Service was fabulous. I will be back again Very Soon!
Cassie PDecember 29, 2015
Everything we tried was delicious! You won't be disappointed! The sangria is so so though.
Philippe FortinNovember 17, 2014
Excellent Spanish cuisine. The tapas are perfectly seasoned. We lived our experience there.
Ari GordilloApril 5, 2013
Amazing food. Get the patatas bravas, any of the gin & tonics, the tuna tartare...amazing
Michael JenkinsJune 17, 2020
Jaleo always brings it, but the bathroom setup is still so weird. Anyway, drinks and good are very good.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso - seared piquillo peppers filled with caña de cabra goat cheese
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the pan con chocolate - Chocolate flan with caramelized bread, olive oil and brioche ice cream. Delish.
James GoochAugust 20, 2018
Very high quality tapas and the wine recommendation was perfect.
Jackson KleinJune 11, 2017
A little pricey, but very good and well worth it! The fried cod is fabulous.
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
Eric OlssonAugust 5, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Codorniz con salsa de romero y alioli de miel - Grilled quail with rosemary sauce and honey alioli [Jaleo at its best!]
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Chorizo With Apricot Aioli Wrapped In Fried Potato - Slightly spicy. With Apricot Aioli.
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!!
Melissa EspositoJanuary 22, 2017
Grapefruit Cava mimosa paired with cheese and guava cone. Yummy.
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.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Cebolla Asada Con Queso Valdeón - Roasted sweet onions, pine nuts, and Valdeón blue cheese
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!
Vasuki Narasimha SwamyMay 27, 2017
Tapas are awesome and so is the sangria. Plenty vegetarian options.
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Gin & Tonic - Jose's interpretation of gin and tonic in a dessert. Incredibly refreshing.
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.
Carla SchoemanSeptember 10, 2014
Best tapas outside of Spain. Marinated chicken on parsley puree was the winner of our selection.
Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012
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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.
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out Jaleo as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Bizarre Foods America , Rachael Ray - $40 a Day Read more
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Gin & Tonic Oyster - Can you believe oysters are soaked in G&T?
Chris KendallJune 3, 2015
Sangria's good, foods good too, not as amazing as some say btw but yes good ...
Alice FerrisNovember 14, 2012
Try the Pulpo A La Gallega "Maestro Alfonso" - boiled octopus with pee wee potatoes, pimentón and olive oil
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
Andrew WhiteJanuary 24, 2013
One of DC's magical places. Come here often, and come here regularly.
Ibie IsaiMay 7, 2012
Amazing! All Tapas were delicious, dessert amazing and our service was great! Thanks JR
Kathryn YuSeptember 16, 2010
Don'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.
Sam YoonMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Asparagus With Romanesco Sauce - Romances I sauce: hazel but, almonds, tomato, and bread crumb
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.
Mac BellingrathAugust 23, 2015
We didn't have a bad dish. Great cocktails as well.
Sarah IMarch 11, 2022
Sangría Hour from 3-6:30pm on weekdays in DC 🍷
Mike ChauJuly 5, 2013
Try the Croquetas De Pollo - Traditional chicken fritters. In a shoe for some reason.
Alberto C. DowningJuly 9, 2014
Amazing food! Highly recommend it. #DaucoPaLaYuxa
Tony PimpinellaSeptember 22, 2013
One of my favorites in DC! The drinks are incredible.
Melissa EspositoJanuary 22, 2017
French toast with caramelized bananas.
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.
Steve SlussAugust 30, 2012
Everything was delicious but the scallops were absolutely incredible. Ask to be seated at Samantha's table.
Robb FitzsimmonsJuly 26, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Washingtonian recommends the mini hamburgers, sangria, tomato bread, and croquetas.
Sam YoonDecember 4, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Chocolate Flan With Brioche Ice Cream And Olive Oil

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