Jaleo DC

1111 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States WashingtonWA20005
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Brought to you by Chef José Andrés and his team, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain through a traditional and cutting-edge tapas experience. Located in DC's Penn Quarter, Jaleo by Chef Jose Andres serves authentic Spanish cuisine including tapas, paella, sangria and more.
by binglocal on March 20, 2024 from binglocal

Tips

Know Before You Go:
Reservations are welcomed during lunch hours, but only a limited number of reservations are taken at night. Jaleo does offer a special pre-theater menu from 5pm to 7pm for diners headed to the Shakespeare Theater or other nearby shows.
by Citysearch on August 17, 2010 from Citysearch
Save Money:
Go during "Jaleo Hour," from 4:30pm to 7pm Sunday through Friday and enjoy $4 tapa and drink specials on sangria and draft beer in the bar area.
by Citysearch on August 17, 2010 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

"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...
by zagat on July 23, 2013 from zagat
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.
by gayot on January 31, 2013 from gayot
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...
by by Lauren Sloat at Citysearch on July 06, 2010 from Citysearch
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...
by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 08, 2004 from Citysearch

Information from the business

Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain with a menu reflecting the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine, under the direction of renowned chef Jose Andres. Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangrias and a fine selection of Spanish wines and Sherries in a festive,...
by yellowpages on February 23, 2017 from yellowpages