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   KHpokefan

   Houston

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   Food was excellent. Service slightly off- courses were not cleared in timely manner. Would prefer clean plates with each course or at least offered. Server was knowledgeable and made recommendations but just not as attentive as we would prefer.

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   Navidiner

   Baltimore

   9 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food1service2ambience3

   Jaleo DC has been our "go-to" for weekend lunch for years, however, this time was a major disappointment. The food was not even close to the quality we have experienced in the past. We selected the "brunch tasting experience" this visit and based on the quality of that offering, we would not recommend it. Order off the "Main" menu.

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   Margotd

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious tapas options. Portions just right for two people. One order of the fish chowder was enough for two women. I so appreciate that Jaleo always comes through when I mention the occasion is a birthday.

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   TrishH

   Indiana

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We always love our visits to Jaleo. The food is phenomenal, and the service is attentive and pleasant.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food2service1ambience2

   The front desk girl was very arrogant and she started criticizing us in Spanish (not knowing it’s my mother tongue). Not a pleasant visit

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   Kapsabet

   Washington DC

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The food was delicious, as always! We love every one of Jose’s restaurants.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of our favorite restaurants and the first place we take friends visiting for the first time.

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   JenniferW

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service and food was amazing! Great pre-theater meal, thank you.

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9. 2

   2022

   Washington DC

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Chef’s tasting menu was delicious. The sangria was remarkable. Our server was highly knowledgeable on all the items. We will return.

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    SamH

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Tapas are conventional except for much more expensive than if you went to a normal tapas bar. The tables are very tightly packed. Poor servers have to carry large trays over their heads. Very loud on a Saturday night, but seems right for the space.

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    nanc

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was wonderful especially our waiter.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good food and service. But I hate when you eat and they start cleaning the place instead of paying the personnel one hour more and avoid this inconvenience for the clients.

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    ElTenador

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    All Jose Andres properties are top shelf and Jaleo, that is about to its 30th anniversary is no exception. It's not as trendy as it used to be but that hasn't hurt the quality of anything - all remains top shelf, even when finding great staff seems quixotic for most places.

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    MandAF

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Marvelous tapas — some perennial favorites and some new adventures. Excellent service. Always great before the Shakespeare Theatre.

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    Ritagonz

    New England

    233 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    233 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It's the guy. Jose Andres. Pricy, yes. Delectably approachable food - absolutely. I LOVE Spain. I go as often as I can afford. I eat croquetas. Lots of them. I eat piquillos (I'd bathe with them). Their croquetas are so tapas-bar worthy its not even funny. Crunchy and creamy - oh so good. Those cheese stuffed piquillos? A thing of beauty. With a Txakolina. Yes. Zetas. Con un huevo? Naughty. Beautify and simple food with beautiful and welcoming people. It's the big guy's house. And I was happy to be his guest!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    I am Spanish and always had good food at Jaleo. This time we went for the tasting menu and honestly half of the plates were not even Spanish and were not very good. Super noisy and super expensive

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    RussellV

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We enjoyed Jaleo very much but I must admit I was a bit disappointed. I am a huge fan of Jose Andres and wanted Jaleo to be one of the best dining experiences I could have but frankly, it wasn't. It was very good. The service was very friendly and attentive. It's a very nice restaurant but the food was frankly just good to maybe very good. I've had similar dishes at other Spanish restaurants that do not have quite the notoriety and praise as Jaleo that were far better than what was served at Jaleo. I will try his other DC restaurants when I return but doubt I will go back to Jaleo. Again it was good but not outstanding as I was hoping it would be.

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    Jimmys

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous in every way!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first time at Jaleo and it was a great experience. Highly recommend the Croquetas :)

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    AlonzoW

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A different menu but still with sufficient vegetarian options. Tasty tapas dishes of an ample size

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food as always!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    When we are in DC always try to go to a José restaurant Food was excellent So many choices and all great. Hardest part is deciding what to order. Service was outstanding

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My sister in law birthday, she was in the mood for paella. And what a perfectly occasion to go to Jaleo, my favorite paella is of course Jose Andres Paella. Along with squid and octopus some olives, cava, pan con chocolate and flan, jaleo café! Perfect Sunday after a walk along the mall on a sunny day, finalize with Art at the National art institute Thank you Jaleo team for such delicious food and service. Kind regards Yosette

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    PhilR

    Central Texas

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We try to dine here when we are in town. This is our third experience and it’s been delicious in every way each time.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Outstanding staff. Having worked in restaurants, I always defer to people carrying precious cargo even if I’m a patron. These folks were carrying enormous trays in tight spaces and would still insist I go first when passing through the restaurant. Lovely people, very professionals. I would definitely go back and try more food. There are so many items to pick from and you won’t leave hungry.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    The shrimp paella was horrible

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and generous servings for tapas-style dining. Sat in their enclosed outdoor seating to take advantage of the nice weather and it was perfect. Will definitely be back.

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    globalgranny

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always the best from Jose.

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    Excellent

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious, as always. Chef’s tasting menu is the way to go. They just keep bringing different tapas. Almost no room for dessert. Service on point as well.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience2

    Great service but the food was just. OK.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can’t wait to come back!!

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    LauraM

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fantastic. Highly recommend dining here!

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    Jennifer

    Washington DC

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always delicious! Great museum day restaurant.

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    WizFan

    Washington DC

    266 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    266 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We split 5 plates which is about 1 plate too many, but I came hungry by skipping lunch. Endive with goat cheese was a delight. The chorizo and potatoes were special. Any gin and tonic should be on your list. The place was packed. The crowd are back.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Our waiter was so nice and helpful !

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    Foodie31

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was there for brunch on Sat. My favorite item was the beet salad, which I've never had before. Deelish! and of course, the sauteed shrimp is amazing, as always. We even saved room for dessert--the flan and a chocolate mousse thing. Yummy! Service is always very attentive. Food comes out when ready and they clean up the plates as you finish, without rushing you. Only disappointment was the Sangria. Tasted good, but not made fresh. It's out of a bottle! What?!?

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37. EM

    EMILY

    Greensboro

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Was very good we enjoyed the croquettes and the hanger steak and Beshmel pork enchiladas

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    BrianGrace

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and we had a good time.

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    luv2dinewthu

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2

    Zero complaints about food or service (everything was amazing!!) but beware of drafty windows on bitterly cold nights!! It was SO cold next to the window at one of the tables in the back of the restaurant that the couple sitting at the inside table commented that THEY could feel the draft blowing through, and could only imagine how cold we were!!!

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    Ptash

    Phoenix

    178 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Absolutely fabulous!!!! We loved it. Great food and service

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