Good food, excellent service. I was disappointed they no longer have the jamon croquettes but the gambas is still tasty. Annakarina and Leslie are stellar servers! They were the highlight of the meal. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Jeleo! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Jennifer took such great care of me at the bar and made some fantastic recommendations that I really enjoyed. She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, and especially great recommendations from Jennifer. I'll definitely be back! read more

Well, while in DC there's no way I will missed this restaurant after all Jose Andre's name is on it. Went there twice and YES I loved the gazpacho (sorry I don't remember the courteous food server's name). There is so much to choose from on the menu"Tapas" menu. Delicious! I Highly recommended. read more

Honestly, pretty mid for a well-known "upscale" Spanish restaurant. My partner and I got the experience which was about a 10 ish course menu, but nothing was spectacular or exciting about the dishes. We were seated outside and I would recommend that they place the plates and cutlery after we get seated because it was really dirty and needed to be replaced as soon as we sat down. The drinks were watered down as soon as we got them. If I were to come back here, I would have just gotten a couple of a la carte dishes, particularly the paella that the table near us got. It looks beautiful and plentiful. Nice staff and they kept us hydrated on a hot day. read more

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Amazing brunch here in DC! Got the brunch tasting menu and overall it was delicious. The stand outs were the cone, cheese stuffed peppers and of course the flan! We were super stuffed by the end of the meal! Only criticism was that they gave us like 3 egg dishes in a row towards the end of the meal. These dishes, while delicious, were heavy and flavors started to get dulled after the 3rd. Would recommend asking them to space it out throughout the meal instead of the end. The service was great and friendly! Would recommend if a fan of tapas! read more

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Jose Andres is an artist! His food is amazing, creative, refined, tasty, fresh, fun, enjoyable and it's always a party to eat at Jaleo. I cannot even remember how many exquisite dishes I have eaten at Jaleo! The tomatoes with crab, the warm green beans grapes apricot and Serrano salad, the beautiful classics of the menu such as the salmon, escalivada, empedrat de mongetes, croquetas de pollo, patatas bravas, and they have the most exquisite refined tasty flavorful ice cream : mango, brioche, cherry, caramel !!!! And did I forget to mention the insane best flan on earth (a dream) and the churros with chocolate sauce? I would eat there every day! The service is always incredible, human, friendly, caring. read more

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I went for restaurant week and had a wonder time. To make it better, I went on Wednesday so it was wine Wednesday (50% off a bottle). The service was great, very attentive on the pace of eating food and keeping the drinks topped off. I went with a group of 5 and sat at a round table. It felt a tad cramped but I don't think it took away from the experience. read more

We came here yesterday after the pro-democracy/anti-corruption demonstration on the National Mall yesterday. Rest assured, the current administration will not crush the soul of this city. I've always loved Jaleo, ever since my first experience at the now gone location in Crystal City. We thought before we got there, it might well be impossible to be seated because of all the people downtown, but we were still able to be seated at very nice table (actually a curved counter) in the bar area. Service was stellar the entire time we were there. We started out with the Cono de Sobrassadas. These looked like mini ice cream cones, filled with goat cheese and a bit of pork sausage. I thought they were very good, but kinda wanted the cheese to be sweeter. Curiously, though the conos didn't taste sweet, there was something sticky like honey on the cono, necessitating washing my hands after eating. We also ordered the Sopa de Pescado (fisherman's soup), Gazpacho de Remolacha (chilled soup), Carne Asada con Piquillos (flank steak with peppers) and Chorizo Casero. The Sopa de Pescado came with shrimp, mussels and clams. It was good with a definite seafood flavor. The chilled bright purple-red Gazpacho was made with beets, goat cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and peppers and topped with bits of pistachio. This soup was absolutely delicious. In the Spanish traditional way, the server at our table poured the soup broths over the other ingredients in the bowls. While the Carne Asada was very good, not everybody might like the seasonings on the meat, though I don't know what the seasonings were. The Chorizo Casero was excellent. The chorizo, which looked like sliced sausage, came with pure de patatas (mashed potatoes). The creamy buttery potatoes were fantastic. read more

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Was in DC for Thanksgiving and met a DC friend here for brunch. Great food and service. Artistic portions and decor. I'd go back again. read more

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Jaleo lived up to the hype!!! the entire experience was a 10/10 the music and atmosphere was lively. the food was absolutely bursting with flavor. the staff were super friendly and accommodating. again, absolutely amazing experience start to finish. the gambas were amazing because they had an unexpected citrus kick to them. the pan con tomate, regardless of it's simplicity, was so tasty! we also had a cheese dish that wasn't pictured. read more

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Came to DC for the cherry blossoms and stopped by for lunch. So glad we did! The food was delicious and we can't wait to come back! For our appetizer, we got the fried Brussel sprouts with cherries and almonds (on their seasonal menu for the cherry blossoms) $16 and Cono de salmón crudo con huevas de trucha (Salmon tartare and trout roe cone) $6. Loved the cones and I wish there was more!! For our mains, we shared 2 dishes: Rossejat (paella of toasted pasta with head on shrimp and squid) $22 and Carne Asada con Piquillos (Grilled hanger steak with confit piquillo peppers) $21 The rossejat was definitely the highlight of the meal and would come back for this any day! read more

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My partner and I had an awesome dinner at Jaleo last night, from the really great service to the divine dinner.I highly recommend the following dishes: beet salad, wild mushrooms with potato purée and a poached egg (new to us and so good), garlic shrimp, spinach dish, gazpacho (real depth of flavor), cone filled with salmon roe and some other salmon thing. I find their flavors so interesting. Way to go Jose Andreas. So sad that the Jaleo in Bethesda left, leaving in its place the Spanish Diner. Would be so awesome if Jaleo could come back. read more

We ate here in their parklet. It had good ventilation and the parklet is well covered and would work even in the rain. This was some of the best Spanish food I've had. I liked the complimentary bread with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic. The orange juice my teens each got seemed like a rip-off for $6 since they only got about 5/12 of a goblet. (I arrived at 5/12 because my notes say between and 1/2.) The best: -Mushrooms with poached egg over potato mash. (I'm not an egg person but this was my favorite.) -Patatas bravas. (Aren't these always the best at a Spanish restaurant? Only quibble: too much aioli.) -Cod and potato croquette. -Gazpacho. (Nicely flavored. My kids were excited to try since it was featured in a particularly memorable "I Think You Should Leave" sketch.) -Fried eggplant chips with honey. The worst: -Hangar steak. -Sea bass with potato. -Potato salad with tuna and pickles and giant crackers. read more

DELICIOUS!! I've been more of an Oyamel girlie for the past several years, but the gang wanted Jaleo! We ordered - Bikini de Jamon y queso 10/10 - pan con tomate 10/10 - patatas bravas 10/10 - salmon - espinacas - some other fish - frittata I like mine better - crisper, and more oniony - virgin sangrias Everything was great, especially the ones indicated above. I can't stop thinking of those dishes! read more

Great flavors! Was in the area and stopped into Jaleo for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon. Had the Arroz a la Cubana (from the brunch menu), Ensalada de Remolacha (beet salad), Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp) and Croqueta de Bogavante (lobster coquettes) - all good. Definitely worthwhile to try a variety of dishes. Lively atmosphere. read more

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Exquisite foods and taste. The menu was a quite interesting... so many things to choose. A must stop if you're in the neighborhood. Excellent. read more

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The server was friendly and welcoming. As for the food, for the price, the portions, especially the portions should've been at bit larger but since it was delivered the hot and very tasty...I will return... read more

Jaleo - Tarta de Queso - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This restaurant was packed at 815 pm on a Monday night. I sat at the bar. The staff was was excellent. 3 tapas at this restaurant is enough for 2 people. Think Paula Dean takes over Andres recipe. Over the top rich-everything. If at home you use half a 1/4 cup of EVOO and a little butter--here they use the cup and add some cream too. The garlic in the pan con tamale punches you in the mouth and the bread had an excellent chew. Make reservations. read more

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It was good. Overall nice experience but don't feel like I'm going to go back over trying other places.

Tasty and reliable, the portions are small, so order at least three items per person. You must try their croquetas de jamón ibérico. The staff is friendly, and the drinks are good. If you order the paella, it takes 45 mins, so do it as soon as the server comes. I wish they had more gluten free options. The restaurant is modern but cozy. read more

Being a midwestern country boy, I was a little suspicious of the multi small plate strategy. I was however committed to expanding my cultural food experience. I had the rabbit- was really good and unique to me. I also had the pork Tenderloin and I must just stop here and praise all higher powers. The pork tenderloin- the sauce- the potato's- a WONDERFUL TRIFECTA of perfection. Was sad to see that last night go. Liked the staff and atmosphere. Wonderful plate no regrets. read more

Good Spanish option in DC. A bit pricey, but flavor is there. The cod fritter appetizer was especially good. Make sure you order extra brava sauce. read more

Jaleo - Hanger steak with great flavor - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very delicious restaurant. The variety of foods was abundant and they had a little bit of everything for everyone. Service was alright. Nothing too crazy but nothing to write home about. The restaurant was cute as well. I enjoyed my meal read more

Went here for a friends birthday dinner in January and ordered the vieiras con calabaza y naranjas (orange puree scallops) and it was really good! It was busy but the decor and ambiance was nice. I liked how their menu was pretty different, not things I see at every single restaurant. The service was good and I recommend it, 10/10 read more

Jaleo - orange puree scallops - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I'd give Jaleo infinite stars just based on their summertime special watermelon sangria! This drink was my intro to Jaleo and I can't get over how deliciously refreshing this sangria is. I went down the tapas route for dinner and tried the infamous patatas bravas, the chicken croquetas, garlic shrimp, grilled asparagus salad, and the chorizo with mashed potatoes. Every single dish was fantastic and flavorful. I absolutely love Jaleo and in the 3 times I've been, haven't had a dish that's disappointed. The service was fantastic and we didn't feel rushed despite the restaurant being busy. My only bone to pick is how pricey some of the tapas were, but this could just be because it's a José Andrés restaurant. read more

Jaleo - Watermelon sangria - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The service was great, very helpful, appetizers were good patatas, gambas and tortilla. Sangria and the shrimp pallela failed. The rice was not cooked and it lacked seasoning, the sangria was watered down, and the desert bland. The "hype" was huge but the reality was three stars.. read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered the set menu. Ambiance was great-- loved the decor! Service was great too. - Endive salad: 100/10 (sooo good! Almost as good as the endive salad I had in Estela in NY) - Croquetas de polo: 10/10 (hot, cheesy, and crispy-- sooo yummy) - Gambas: 5/10 (gambas wasn't... the best. Small portion size and it didn't come with bread) - Flan: 7/10 (good but def on the sweeter side) Overall, I loved the appetizers but didn't love the main course. I'll definitely be back for the endive salad though! read more

Haven't been to Jaleo in over 10 years as Jose Andres has opened more restaurants and we have been gravitating towards those. We came back for brunch before our show at the National Theatre and it really was a great experience. We did the Spanish tasting menu and not only did it include all the foods and ingredients that we would expect and want from a Spanish brunch, but the price of $67 per person was so reasonable, especially in this day, age, and location. Our tasting journey had one opener, nine dishes, and one dessert. I was beyond stuffed after the 6th dish. We ate a little bit of the dessert and took the rest of the dishes to go. The dishes heated up well at home. I loved the salmon crudo, croquettes, airy bread that is imported from Spain (baked on site), jamon, garlic shrimp, patatas, and hardy steak. It was literally the perfect Spanish brunch. What made our brunch such an awesome experience was the wonderful service. Our server was warm and explained each dish with passion and knowledge. The other servers that greeted us and cleared our plates were also very warm. This place continues to shine among the row of Jose Andres restaurants on the block. read more

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Amazing flagship location for Jaleo! My wife and I went here late on a September Saturday night after a Cirque du Soleil show at Capital One Arena. We enjoyed every bite we ate and sip we drank of their extensive food and drink menu and the staff was great at accommodating our food allergies. The ambiance is amazing and we look forward to returning. read more

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I went to Jaleo on NYE with my wife and some friends. We opted for the dinner menu. The food was delicious, service was impeccable and the vibes were 100! I'd definitely recommend this spot for a date night, or a quick bite and some drinks. The other plus side, there's a lot to do in this neighborhood! read more

I love supporting Jose Andres Restaurants. They used have this in BETHESDA but it's renamed Spanish Diner. Anyway, This location has my favorite tapas. The salmon roe cone thingy, expensive but so rich and tasty. Definitely must try!. Croquettes.. another must have! Gazpacho... idc what's the weather im having this delicious cold tomato soup. Their Spanish omlette is devine. Come here on an empty stomach... the service is great!! Try coming in the day time...at night it gets pretty packed! read more

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Jose Andreas' OG restaurant is a must. Delicious tapas, bright decor, a very playful bathroom...I would love to work through this menu if I had the chance. Knowing that the menu is so extensive, here are some recommendations: -cava sangria (good for summertime) -manchego cheese w/ tiny crunchy breadsticks -watermelon salad -tortilla de patatas -patatas bravas Yes, that's more than one potato dish, but is there such thing as too many potatoes in a meal? I think not! read more

Food and service were great. Patas Bravas were better than many we had on Spain. They were super helpful with our toddler. Excellent overall. read more

Food 7/10 The manchego and jamon brings me back to my Spain trip, but the portions were a bit lacking. The manchego had a nice little kick to it while maintaining a soft texture. But it literally was one half inch slice. The jamon was solid, quite salty, just the way I like it. We also ordered the octopus, which was extremely tender on the inside and had crunchy and chewy suckers on the outside-the perfect combo. But the seasoning was a little too light and they only gave us two tentacles. We also got this other super cheesy dish that I forgot the name of (but pictured below), which I did not particularly enjoy. Way too much cheese. Atmosphere 7/10 I've noticed that DC restaurants are all very very large inside, including this one. There were so many tables, I bet they made a lot of money. Colorful, with red toned art and light fixtures. I enjoyed the funky vibes inside. Service 7/10 Nice service, although we were a bit confused because we were asked to move to another table because there was a reservation coming to the table we were seated at, but after we moved, we noticed the table we left was still empty for the entirety of our meal (?) read more

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I've been here in DC for 20 years, I've frequented Jaleo now and then over the years, and is it me, or is it slipping hard? Went for Sunday lunch. So... the place is showing some age. The seats and table weren't clean when we were seated. The high chair for my little had multi-colored streaks of stuff on it. But I'm here for food, not hygiene. Got a calamari and shrimp paella, cod croquettes, "Canary Islands style confit rabbit", and some pasta tube thing with force-meat in it covered in bechemel. I should have been concerned when I asked the server what "Canary Islands style" meant with the rabbit, and she responded "it's soft." Ok, it's a confit. I asked about flavors-- sweet, savory, sour? "Not spicy" Ummmm. Ok... whatever, let's go. Cod fritters were great as always. Dig them. Freshly fried, nice texture, aioli on point, great. Then the paella came. With rubbery shrimp and worst of all, salty salty salty. Even after it cooled down, it tasted of salt and little else. Had the same issue at Zaytinya lately, and I wonder what's going on. Had it just been adults at the tables or had the server showed up at the table more frequently, I would have sent it back. But I'm with two littles, they're eating it, we've been walking all day, and we just have to soldier on and move things along. The rabbit. Was indeed soft. And bland. (Or maybe my taste buds were fried from the paella). meh. The pasta was meh as well, theoretically contained foie, but assuming that's the case, the flavor was well disguised. Bummer of an experience. What happened to you, Jaleo? read more

12:30pm on a weekday. Staff: host was great. All staff was friendly. Service was lacking on drinks and return visit to order more food. Garlic shrimp- good but nothing exciting. Slider- excellent. The type of dish I expected. Scallop sautee- Amazing. Perfectly cooked, complex flavors. Good presentation. Croquettes- fine Fennel Salad- good ingredients, drowned in sherry vin. Just ok. Bravas- no idea what the fuss is. I kept going back to the plate to figure it out. Just not impressive. Agree to disagree haha? 4 stars is probably a little generous but I love MEAT over at the hotel. Hard to score lower than 4 for this Chef. read more

Took 40 minutes to order food. Wine couldn't be found and then on the second try they gave us filthy glasses. Had to ask for silverware several times when they failed to give it to us and then later took it away. At some point they jacked up the music volume - we were eating outside to avoid their indoor pandemonium. I had to go inside AGAIN to ask them to turn the music back to original volume - a random table asked if I accomplished that and sincerely thanked me for my effort. What a shit restaurant read more

What a wonderful meal. We sat outside in the streeteary - good people watching and car comparisons. Started with well made drinks (I endorse the Havana Libre) and several great tapas. My favorite was the flauta jambon Iberia with Manchego cheese. (Apologies for the spelling.) We were not rushed - Adri is an excellent server. read more

Yo. I was in the area and was told this place was good. Fancy. Nice. Open late. Well decorated. Parking is terrible. I ubered there. Since I came close closing, some stuff was unavailable. So I just ordered some potatoes, steak and peppers and a salad. Everything was good. But definitely not worth what I paid. At least to me. No complaints. But I'm definitely not coming back. Try it for yourself. Others seem to like it. My steak was good tho. Just not enough read more

Jaleo - Carne Asada con Piquillos 7/10 - Spanish Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We ordered the Jaleo Experience Menu under their tasting menu with the Wine pairing (big mistake!) ... the wine never came on time with the entrees. We had 14 courses with just 5 glasses of wine. Usually with wine pairing you get a glass of wine with each entree. I suggest to hold off with the wine pairing and just get a pitcher of sangria. The server was nice; however, the food runners need to coordinate the food with the wine pairing. It was rather disorganized. read more

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