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Jaleo - DC

Name: Jaleo - DC
Address: 480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 628-7949
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

10085 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 128 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
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
Ramon Martinez
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
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
E Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

NYE Á La Carte
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Ring in the new year with a menu of festive specials and some of our favorite Spanish traditions. Until 8:30pm, you can order á la carte from our food and beverage menus. After 8:30pm, we'll be offering our endless tapas feast, with live music, dancing and more! Deposits will be applied to your final check.
NYE Endless Feast
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Ring in the New Year with a fiesta like no other! Jaleo invites you to a culinary celebration that will delight your tastebuds and elevate your spirits. Enjoy an endless tapas feast highlighting some of our iconic dishes and indulgent desserts for $130. Plus, live music, dancing and more! A la carte menu will be available in the bar only. $50 deposit will be applied to the final check.

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What 10,085 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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10,085 Reviews

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Joani
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as usual. Croquetas and beet salad were very good.
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KathleenL
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No matter the time of day you visit, Jaleo is always special. The food is outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable and professional and take you on your culinary journey with courtesy and a smile.
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BrianC
Washington DC
120 reviews
vip
5.0
120 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks for making my wife's 70th birthday memorable and fun. The welcoming drink and excellent service only enhanced the wonderful food.
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PatriciaV
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Over priced and some plates were poor quality. The shrimp were good but much too salty. The fried chicken and fried cod were mostly filled with something like mayonnaise and barely a hint of chicken or cod. The bread with tomato spread was ok but it would be better if warm rather than cold. The potatoes were ok but they were served with a white cream that was blah. The service is sketchy. Items come randomly. For example the salad came after everything else was eaten.
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JohnF
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here many times and this one was my best experience. Everything was superb. Our waiter, Gabriel Sanchez, made it even better. Jaleo is a classic. Never fails to impress. We had multiple tapas and couldn't say which we enjoyed the most. The cheesecake is one of the most unique and delectable ever. Excellent drinks!
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Alice1
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
so fun with friends. we all shared plates and the portions were great for three. also sangria is very nice. they were very accommodating to us
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BeaR
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We love Jaleo. The food and service are always wonderful! However, our experience last night was TERRIBLE. They crammed three 2-top tables in a space that should have had only two tables. As a result, it was difficult to be seated without disrupting the neighboring table. Also, the servers were constantly reaching over us and diners at the neighboring tables when serving and clearing the many plates of tapas each table ordered. We would have asked to change tables, but this was the configuration throughout the restaurant. I understand that more tables mean more income to the restaurant, but they should not sacrifice the dining experience. Sadly, I am not sure when we will return to what was once a favorite restaurant. And sadly, I cannot recommend Jaleo to friends until they take out some tables.
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CandidaD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, great service!! Loved the amazing verduras
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Dozer
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So many great options, lovely seasonal menu, there is something for everybody
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, ambiance, and food all excellent. Gabrielle provided a wonderful experience—he knew every dish very well and was able to guide us on what to order, how much (we were a party of 8), and was knowledgeable about each dish with regard to food allergies. He was kind, attentive, and extremely helpful. Every dish was better than the next, and the dessert was just as good! Do not pass on this restaurant—we will definitely be back.
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EduardoT
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food experience, nice restaurant ambience and the service from Gabriel it was completely outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun experience! Nice size portions for sharing. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would totally recommend.
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KWPens
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food as always was just SUPERB. Jose Andres sure knows how to cook!!!! Yummy food. Service was not that great. The wines we had last time was not available. The server missed two items we ordered.
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Elaine
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience. Food, service, and ambience surpassed expectations.
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JudithF
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Took out of town visitors - great food and service.
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morgan46
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shrimp with garlic was a little weak-not attention needs to be paid
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Puestonotyet
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to love Jaleo. I appreciate the work that Jose Andres is doing to make the world a better place. The ambiance was amazing but we ordered small plates off the Clementine menu, they were okay. The patatas bravas were off the main menu were AMAZING. The drinks off the Clementine menu also very good. Glad we went but we left and ate somewhere else.
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Carol
Washington DC
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love everything Jose Andres does. The lunch was great. The homemade hazelnut ice cream made me want to ask for a quart to go. The staff are always wonderful. Just a lovely restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had fixed price lunch that was excellent. Sangria comes with the lunch. Requested no ice and was able to judge amount at 3 to 4 ounces. Recommend this increase to at least 5 ounces. Food was delicious, served promptly. Service excellent. Lunch started at 1:15 and very few other patrons.
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SusanH
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing but this time was probably the best. Every dish we had as well as the Sangria were sooooo good. Our server Marie was so friendly. It is hands down our favorite restaurant in DC.
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Eathappy
Washington DC
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic food and service. Good options for GF and vegetarian as well.
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Reviewer2014
Baltimore
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Red sangria was amazing. Food is tapas style and was wonderful. I would definitely go back. Perfect for night out with friends.
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Lauren
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were excellent. Tables are close together, so be prepared to feel crowded. Fairly noisy.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the Jaleo experience chef menu… amazing tapas!
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Coqui
Portland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and service, specially by our server Bruce L.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the decor, setting, ambiance and cleanliness. Our party of 6 had a semi-private table and we enjoyed our dinner immensely even though the portions were just a lil small for some of us.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Recommend the patatas bravas and the fish buñuelos
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Miriam
Washington DC
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very crowded, unpleasantly noisy, much more expensive than in the past. I’ve been a regular customer for the last 25 years. Jaleo was my favorite restaurant. Not sure I’ll ever go back for Saturday lunch. The food was good, as usual. For the first time ever, I was glad to leave.
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jeff
Chicago
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food in a fun environment. Service very good with great selections
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had dinner last night. There were six of us and we weren't sure what to order, so we ordered the midlevel tasting menu ($85 per person). It was billed as some classic tapas as well as some of Andres' newer creations. Although the food was more than enough in quantity, the quality was lacking. We were served some middling tapas (patatas bravas, sautéed spinach, etc) that quite frankly were not all that special and definitely not worth the total bill we paid. I always enjoyed Jaleo, but I would have been better off ordering some paellas and other favorites rather than the tasting menu. Ambience is alway lively and loud and the service was very good.
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SpaceLady
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We invited an important guest at dinner at Jaleo and we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the serving outstanding. Jaleo is a very special place and is very well worth the 2 hr drive from Baltimore.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Underwhelming for me. Some food was great and some food was under seasoned or used out of season ingredients. We got a set of tasting menus with wine pairings and the service felt impersonal. Overall, I felt we paid too much for the experience we got. If I returned I would just get a few small plates and call it good.
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CaraM
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an incredible place! The food, drinks, SERVICE and entire venue was stellar. The staff was incredibly hospitable and made our first time there memorable. Highly recommend for any occasion but especially if you are celebrating!
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GoodEater
San Antonio
70 reviews
vip
3.0
70 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I wish I could say it was great, but it was simply just above average. The fennel/apple salad, for example, lacked seasoning and the main ingredients were lackluster in flavor. The fried eggplant with honey was lovely and simple. I won’t detail all the “meh” dishes the four of us ordered, but suffice to say it was’t the best Jose Andres restaurant experience I’ve had nor the most creative.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the classic tasting experience. It was not only filling but such a good and tasty variety! Would definitely go back to do it again 🙌🏾
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nope
Washington DC
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Multi-course lunch was good but not as good as what I've had there in the past. Gazpacho was great as ever. Garlic shrimp were just ok. Flan was lovely. Oddly, I was served a lukewarm cup of coffee with dessert and didn't see our server to request a replacement until he brought the check.
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H301
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service but some of the choices were quite oversalted.
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Camilla
Anchorage
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DURING THIS RETURN VISIT WE HAD THE ALMUERZO RAPIDO. ALL OUR SELECTIONS WERE DELICIOUS AND WONDERFULLY AUTHENTIC.
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GiaH
Richmond
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
most of the small dish we ordered was good. surprisingly the $67 paella’s camas was not good at all. it was too salty and the flavor is not there. No seafood flavor since the shrimp was headless. Feels like fried rice with soysauce. The rice was undercooked. super surprised it came with shrimps without heads on. total disappointment. we see coming back for other dishes.
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Veronica
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. All went well with our reservation and experience
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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 10085 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 128 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
E Street
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
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
Ramon Martinez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Jaleo - DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Experiences

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Popular dishes

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Menu

What 10,085 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Jaleo - DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jaleo - DC restaurant rated?

Is Jaleo - DC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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