Jaleo

You don't often get authentic Spanish Tapas , but this place gets it just right. Get the pollo , chorizo , cauliflower . Avoid gambas al ajillo , sour and not enough garlic . Follow me on IG @simplysavor

Amazing!! I had lunch yesterday and the DC Restaurant Week menu was fantastic. Tapas and the best fries with blue cheese I ever had. TJ Neville told me about this place and he is right: amazing!

This is the only 100% authentic Spanish place I've been to in DC. Their conejo en salmorejo tastes like the one my grandma makes at Christmas ! The patatas bravas and the pulpo were great as well

Tasting menu is pretty solid to get a mix of traditional and creative / modern dishes. About 6 tapa portion dishes, 4 full portion dishes, and dessert . Very authentic Spanish flavors.

If mixing and matching cheeses is an art , then the grilled cheese with Manchego , Murcia, Valdeón and goat cheese is a true masterpiece. Read more

Complement a glass of sangria with Ibérico ham , patatas bravas , croquetas served in a shoe and, of course, a variety of paellas served in pans that feed six people or more. Read more

Chef Rodolfo has an extraordinary breadth in tapas . I've visited their É in Vegas too, which he set up as well . Jose's way is amazing, be sure to have a light lunch before. Many many courses.

I tasted the jaleo experience and I love it. Too much food so, eat wisely. it includes many dishes, my favorites were a salad , potatoes with eggs , asparagus , salmon with eggs and the shrimps !

Gorgeous atmosphere and excellent service! Try the sangria and be sure to order a few tapas each so that you may share and try a variety of dishes. The paella is fabulous!

I am Spanish and all I can say is like I felt like in home. Genuine tapas , high quality food and a warm staff . 10 out of 10! :)

Wonderful service, great sangria and genuinely Spanish tapas . Try olive oil ice cream - very unusual and tasty! Be sure to order couple of tapas each and share together for a great meal with friends.

Spanish-born star chef José Andrés jump-started his career in his new home city with tapas restaurant Jaleo. Sample a classic paella or a tortilla with sobrasada, onions , and Mahón cheese .

Tasting traditional tapas menu (50usd) is a great option. Different tapas to try (all of them tasted really good) out and a fantastic service. You cant go wrong - one of the best tapas restaurants

Great tapas and delicious Sangria ! Get the tortilla de patatas (dope omelet ), patatas bravas (delicious potatoes ), and the buñuelos de bacalao (cod fritters ).

Everything was amazing!!!! I had the Idiazabal cheese which was excellent and melted in my mouth. The Jamon iberico fermin was definitely an experience. Tuna tartare was small but really tasty.

If you want a unique and high quality experience with a great atmosphere, I would highly recommend Jaleo. This is one of the best tapas restaurants in the metro area. Can't wait to go back!!

The most interesting combination of tastes, ingredients and drinks I've ever had. The grapefruit w/ olive oil ice cream dessert is a true testament to this, and I highly recommend it.

Another casual restaurant by José Andres . Our dishes (grilled salmon , sautéed spinach , skirt steak ) were well-executed. Fairly reasonnable prices.

Loved it... The Gambas de ajillo was the best tapas I have had...the sangria is great and strong...a definite must place to eat if you are in town ...

The Arroz de pato 'Jean-Louis Palladin' and the Dátiles con tocino 'como hace todo el mundo' as far as drinks, the Cava sangria is a winner. A different taste with Cava and sparkling white wine .

Amazing! The menu is huge so ask your servers about their favs. The mushrooms with cheese are a hidden gem and the most amazing thing I had there.

Tapas are delicious. Came here with family group of 8 people, including my fussy mom and vegetarians - everyone was happy.

It's nice, but... disappointed that the Paella marinara 's missing on the menu. I recommend going and trying the tapas ; gambas al ajillo is a must.

Our dining writer says: 'serving up the Sakura D.C., a cocktail comprised of gin , cherry blossom syrup and Triple sec ' during Cherry Blossom Festival Read more

Jamon Iberico de bellota Fermin. And the whole Jose Andres experience is beyond compare. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Sangria . Croquets . Patatas bravas . Worth doing the tasting menu for your first time!

Ensalada De Coles De Bruselas Con Albaricoques, Manzanas Y Jamón Serrano (warm brussels sprouts salad with apricots , apple and serrano ham ) was very good

Tapas we’ve been loving for years include goat-cheese-stuffed red peppers , crusty bread rubbed with tomatoes & layered with thinly sliced Manchego , a textbook gazpacho , & warm dates wrapped in bacon .

Loved this place. Spanish mini burgers are perfect as well as rabbit confit with apricot puree! Good sangria !

Inerico de bellota, pan con tomate, bacalao and shrimp tempura are amazing. Get the "Mas petit" for the red wine , at 9$ the glass its a steal!

Great gin and tonic selection and don’t skip the tomato bread

The cheese platter and the croquetas !! Excellent wine . Don't make a reservation just squeeze in the bar and they'll serve you even faster

Remarkably slooooow service yet good service when you can pin them down. Fantastic food & THE BEST mojito I've ever had - full of mint & lime . Mmmmm...

Delicious and inventive tapas . If you're dining with kids, request to sit at one of the Foosball tables . It keeps the kids entertained.

Try the Ensalada De Coles De Bruselas Con Albaricoques, Manzanas Y Jamón Serrano - warm brussels sprouts salad with apricots , apple and serrano ham

Try the iberico tasting, patatas bravas , chicken croquettes & liquid olives . Pair with the awesome (& gigantic) Jose's choice gin & tonic .

Try the rossejat, a kind of paella made with fideos (an angel hair noodle ); pan con tomate, the famous tomato bread of Catalunya; cumin-scented chickpeas with spinach ; croquetas !; calamares a la roman

All the food is to die for! Go with with a group of friends and order lots of little plates for a taste sensation.

Some of the nicest and most competent bartenders I've ever seen. The gin and tonics are divine. You could even ask about the secret drink "The Brown Man."

My only tip is to GO! Everything is amazing including the drinks. A memorable dining experience for sure. Make reservations on Open Table!

Be sure to stop by on Wednesday nights when flamenco dancers transport you to Spain over plates of tiny tapas . Try the eggplant flan or eel with shallots for an exotic snack , and don't forget sangria .

Ask for table 4 near the window. Get papas arrugas with beso de vino a cheap but great red wine @

I had the best Gin and Tonic ever at Jaleo! I would definitely go back for their croquetas and cocktails !????

Make reservation in opentable early. The slots filled pretty quickly on Friday and weekends!

The bruschetta with tomato and the croquetas de pollo are a must try here!

Everything we had tasted awesome. Spicy shrimp , pork tenderloin and shrimp paella . Yum!

Get the sangria pitcher , sautéed spinach , onions with blue cheese , "paella "...o wait get anything and it is fantastic!!

The pan con tomate, bacon wrapped dates & rosemary mashed potatoes with the chorizo are all delicious.

Try the Cono De Salmón Crudo Con Huevas De Trucha - Salmon tartare and trout roe . Minuscule, but very good.

Get the Huevo Frito Con Caviar , Patatas Bravas , and Gambas Al Ajillo . The Sangria is excellent.