"Kitchen wizard" Jose Andres is the mind behind this "lively" Spanish chainlet fielding both "classic" and "inventive" small plates that continue to "define the genre"; sure, the "reasonable prices are deceptive", since the bill "can add up quickly", but fans insist it's more that worth it "when you can't afford a trip to Spain"; P.S. the modernist avant-garde decor at the Penn Quarter outlet...
Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Jaleo Restaurant Review:
After an extensive renovation and total facelift, José Andrés' primo tapas restaurant further distinguishes this notable chef. In addition to the décor, the menu was also enlivened with an injection of pure Spanish ingredients --- think Serrano ham, for one --- and the bar is full of ritzy cocktails, including an Andrés martini that tickles the palate.
Citysearch Editorial Review:
This vibrant Penn Quarter restaurant just blocks from the Gallery Place Metro serves up gourmet Spanish tapas under the culinary direction of celebrity chef Jose Andres. With larger-than-life...
Small dishes, large crowds at this downtown Spanish eatery.:
The Scene
Located next door to the Shakespeare Theater and a few blocks from the MCI center, Jaleo is teeming with activity almost every evening. Specializing in tapas, the restaurant...