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Jaleo - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Jaleo - DC

4.7
4.7
11097 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 177 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
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 José Andrés. 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, casual atmosphere.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-7949
  • Website
    https://www.jaleo.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John White
  • Catering
    Bring a taste of Spain to your next meeting, event, or offsite with Jaleo's new lunch catering menu. Choose between individual lunch boxes or customizable sandwich packages, featuring favorites like our fútbol club and gazpacho. Catering is available for both delivery and pick-up within Washington, DC.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of DC’s exciting Penn Quarter neighborhood, Jaleo DC is just steps from all the excitement of our nation’s capital and provides a bright setting for seated meals or standing receptions. For smaller events, our Standing Tapas Bar is perfect for after-work gatherings.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910
  • Location
    480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    E Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • A Feast to Remember: Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

    US$475.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Experience an unforgettable feast at Jaleo DC with our Whole Roasted Suckling Pig, available for a limited time. Perfect for gatherings of 4-6, this exceptional offering includes a perfectly roasted pig accompanied by a selection of Spanish classics: patatas a lo pobre, a crisp green salad, pan con tomate, and sweet piquillos confitado. This is your chance to enjoy an authentic Spanish celebration right here in DC. Don’t miss it—reserve your table today for a culinary experience like no other.
    A Feast to Remember: Whole Roasted Suckling Pig photo

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What 11,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaleo in DC offers an exciting blend of "astonishingly delicious" Spanish tapas in a lively atmosphere. Guests praise its "exceptional food" and warm service, with standout dishes like "croquetas de pollo" and "gambas al ajillo." Although the noise level can be high, the overall dining experience is "amazing."
11,097 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to see restaurant has been updated since I was here last. Tasty tapas. Sea bass was excellent. Flan was perfect
    Jaleo - DCResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our updated dining experience and found our tapas tasty. It's fantastic to know that you loved the sea bass and flan. We're always striving to offer the best food and service to our customers, so your feedback is truly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back soon to Jaleo - DC.

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  2. jeanne

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at Jaleo, and if I lived in DC I'd likely go there (or to one of his other restaurants) every other week - no kidding. The food was outstanding, very creative and was pretty much not what you would see anywhere else.
    Jaleo - DCResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us, jeanne! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to Jaleo - DC. It's wonderful to know that you found our food creative and outstanding. We take pride in offering a unique and delicious dining experience, and we're glad to hear that we hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next visit.

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  3. GTGT

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fun and excellent food and drinks but a bit noisy. Otherwise great.

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  4. RachelM VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Good food and good service.

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  5. Joel

    Washington DC8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar service was excellent; drinks made well, cheese plates delivered quickly. The table service was ok. Seemed thin staffed. Paella was dry and cold when it came out. The shrimp was over cooked

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  6. Stephanie

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tasting menu .

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  7. Marit

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat outside for lunch, our food was very nice, service was alright

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  8. Mike VIP

    Washington DC123 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always special at Jaleo. Pre-hockey crowd handled quickly and with friendly service. Food is always the star here.

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  9. Kathleen VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. Always a great experience.

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  10. JenJ

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved that we sat in the corner where it felt private to celebrate a new job and making a new friend who loved trying tapas for the first time! We ALL will be back...thank you for a wonderful evening topped off with delicious flan!

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FAQs

Jaleo - DC does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Jaleo - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 628-7949.

Jaleo - DC is rated 4.7 stars by 11097 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 177 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Jaleo - DC

480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    E Street
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John White
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://www.jaleo.com/location/washington-dc/
  • Phone number
    (202) 628-7949
  • Catering
    Bring a taste of Spain to your next meeting, event, or offsite with Jaleo's new lunch catering menu. Choose between individual lunch boxes or customizable sandwich packages, featuring favorites like our fútbol club and gazpacho. Catering is available for both delivery and pick-up within Washington, DC.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of DC’s exciting Penn Quarter neighborhood, Jaleo DC is just steps from all the excitement of our nation’s capital and provides a bright setting for seated meals or standing receptions. For smaller events, our Standing Tapas Bar is perfect for after-work gatherings.
  • Private party contact
    Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

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