Jaleo

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Top 1% of restaurants in Washington DC
8 / 10

15 expert reviews

“The tapas king of DC. Great for first dates.”

– Not For Tourists

Fodor's Fodor's
"You are encouraged to make a meal of the long list of tapas at this lively Spanish bistro, although the six types of handcrafted paella are the stars of an ample entree menu."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Owned by José Andrés, Rob Wilder, and Roberto Alvarez of ThinkFoodGroup, Jaleo opened in 1993 and serves traditional Spanish tapas, as well as paellas and sangrias." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"A "pitcher of sangria" and a "steady stream" of "delicious", "witty" tapas at this local chainlet overseen by "rock-star" Spanish chef José Andrés are the answer to a "bruising work week"." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"The menu offers many appetizers and entrees, but don'€™t bypass at least one dish with Spanish cheese, chicken fritters, chorizo... and, for dessert, the chocolate hazelnut cake." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Not far from the monuments, and a stone’s throw from the Verizon Center, this Spanish tapas restaurant is a refreshing alternative with its colorful menu and decor."
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