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Jaleo - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Jaleo - DC

4.7
4.7
10950 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 107 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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Additional information

  • 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

  • Endless Tapas Experience

    US$130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Jaleo DC with our Endless Tapas Experience for $130 per person. Enjoy unlimited servings of traditional Spanish tapas in a lively and vibrant atmosphere, perfect for celebrating with family and friends. Dance the night away to music from our DJ, spinning from 8 PM to midnight, and welcome the New Year with a Cava toast and the Spanish tradition of eating 12 lucky grapes for good fortune. Beverage pairings and our regular drink menu are available for an elevated experience. Reserve your spot now for a night of exceptional food, music, and celebration!
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  • Gala Menu Experience

    US$165.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Jaleo DC with an exceptional evening of gourmet dining and festive entertainment. Indulge in our $165 per person Gala menu, featuring premium dishes like Japanese Wagyu and other chef-crafted specialties. Enjoy live music with a DJ setting the mood from 8 PM to midnight, and toast to the New Year with a glass of Cava while partaking in the Spanish tradition of eating 12 lucky grapes at midnight. Beverage pairings and our regular drink menu will also be available for an elevated experience. Secure your reservation today for a night to remember!
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  • Three Kings Day: Roscón de Reyes Cake

    US$65.00 per party

    Prepaid

    3 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2025
    Order your King Cake today! "El Dia de los Reyes Magos" is a traditional Spanish holiday celebrated with one of the most delicious treats you'll ever taste. At Jaleo DC, we're selling full Roscón de Reyes (King Cakes) for you to enjoy at home (or at the restaurant!). This brioche-like cake is shaped into a ring like the Three Kings' crowns, and decorated with dried fruit, nuts and sugar. Each cake holds a hidden bean and king figure. As tradition goes, if you find the bean, you have to buy the cake next year, but if you find the king, you'll have good luck for the whole year! Get yours before they run out!
    Three Kings Day: Roscón de Reyes Cake photo

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What 10,950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaleo - DC offers an exceptional dining experience with its lively atmosphere and creative tapas. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it perfect for any occasion. The diverse menu allows exploration of Spanish culinary delights, with highlights like the "flan" and "gambas al ajillo." Ideal for both locals and tourists!

10,950 Reviews

  1. izzy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was so good but we had to wait awhile for our reservation which was disappointing and felt we had to rush through our meal since we had plans right after. If we had been seated when we got there it would’ve been a more enjoyable experience but the food was great.

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  2. nancy

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt rushed. After 1 hour that wanted to turn over the table.

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  3. Laura

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Jaleo - enjoyed some old standards and new dishes - everything was delicious and the space is convivial

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  4. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was amazing! The classic tasting menu was so worth it for the price. We were so full and tasted so much good stuff!

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  5. Erik

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tremendous and diverse, satisfying a wide array of cravings our table had! Cocktails were great and the overall atmosphere was fun and lively. The service, however, was lackluster. Our drinks sat empty for a while and we felt “forgotten” most of the night. We planned to easily get out before an NBA game let out across the street, but the service added an extra 30 minutes to our time and got us caught up in a traffic nightmare and 2x surge pricing.

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  6. Marysue

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I treated my friends to dinner as their Christmas gift (they specifically chose Jaleo as the venue). We had a marvelous dinner (one of many we've enjoyed here). Two particular standouts this time: Scallops and the mushrooms with mashed potatoes.

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  7. Rachel

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love jaleo! Today was my nephew‘s first time eating there. He is a picky eater and is in middle school. He barely eats his vegetables but he loved everything I ordered!!! Thank you for your flavorful dishes. I always went to the one you had in Bethesda many years ago but now I thrive on the DC location when I go to games. Thank you again for helping me get my nephew to step out of his culinary comfort zone

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  8. Michael

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Crowded but a good vibe. We went to the bar while we waited for our table and were welcomed and served by great bartenders. Our waitress was amazing and attentive. Biggest issue is we were sat right beside the rear door hallway where wait staff went in and out to serve outside tables. Every couple of minutes we were hit with blast of cold air. The tapas themselves were good but not great. Part of that could be they all came at once, despite us being told they would arrive in waves, and cooled down pretty quickly with the cold air blasts. The marinated olives and Spanish meatballs were truly delicious. The rest was just okay. The “paella style” shrimp and calamari was not good at all and our amazing waitress, seeing we barely touched it, ended up taking it off the bill. Overall we will probably not go back but it was interesting to try.

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  9. amy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always food and service were outstanding! We love Jaleo!

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  10. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    It was cold because it seemed like there was always a door opening. We had asked to be moved but there was no place for us to move too I guess. It wasn't awful but it wasn't great. The food, of course, was amazing.

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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 10950 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 107 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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