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Jaleo

480 7th Street North West, Washington, D.C., United States 20004

Featured Review : Jose Andres' Jaleo restaurants are a great excuse to grab a few friends, knock back a few sangrias, and enjoy some excellent tapas.Jaleo is first and arguably the best traditional tapas joint in town. For the uninitiated...See Full Review

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    Washington, D.C. restaurant
  • Avg. User Rating:
    3 out of 5 stars

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Jaleo Reviews

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Money Was Most Important to This Restaurant

  • 1 out of 5 stars by palsgraf from Washington, District of Columbia
  • August 16, 2008
Quote: My friend's and my family went there for dinner after reading good reviews on the internet. I was driving and I dropped them off at the restaurant and went look for a parking lot. Finding a parking lot there wasn't easy and took me almost 15... Read the full Jaleo review

Jaleo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Bruce Horne from Seaford, Delaware
  • June 3, 2007
Quote: Others have praised this place and I agree. Very nice experience. Don't expect typical large American portions, but don't let that stop you from trying something new. You can always go across to the Starbucks later if you're still hungry.

From journal D.C. Trip

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Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Reiflame from Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • March 14, 2007
Quote: Jose Andres' Jaleo restaurants are a great excuse to grab a few friends, knock back a few sangrias, and enjoy some excellent tapas.Jaleo is first and arguably the best traditional tapas joint in town. For the uninitiated, tapas are "small plates".... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Dining in D.C.

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Jaleo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Webgoddess from Burke, Virginia
  • August 11, 2005
Quote: Jaleo opened in the Penn Quarter in 1993 next door to the Shakespeare Theater at the corner of 7th and E Sts. NW. Tapas are usually for an early evening snack with drinks, usually eaten before a late dinner. At Jaleo, most diners order three or... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Penn Quarter - Cultural and Urban Revitalization

Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kate Chopin from Boston, Massachusetts
  • July 14, 2005
Quote: Jaleo offers a great assortment of tapas at a reasonable price. The restaurant provides a fun way to spend time with friends, sitting outdoors and sipping sangria. I recommend the seafood choices, which are quite good. Try the grilled portabella... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Great Restaurant in D.C.

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Jaleo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nicole_a_g from Los Angeles, California
  • June 18, 2005
Quote: Jose Andres is world-renowned Spanish chef who, for better or worse, helped bring the tapas movement to the United States. He trained at the famous El Bulli restaurant in Spain, and since taking over several restaurants in D.C., his reputation for... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Memorial Day in D.C.

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Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Susie Go Go from Shreveport
  • April 21, 2005
Quote: My group headed out to Jaleo for dinner after reading about it in a travel guide. Trying Spanish cuisine was intriguing to me. A friendly greeting was right inside of Jaleo's door. The interior is spacious and modern, with windows looking out... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Washington, D.C. during Cherry-Blossom Time

Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JulieHolm from Vienna, Virginia
  • March 26, 2003
Quote: Jaleo is a Spanish Tapas restaurant located next to the Shakespeare Theatre on 7th Street. Tapas are a great variety of small dishes, like Dim Sum, which you order and share. Jaleo has hot and cold Tapas as well as seasonal Tapas, which are pretty... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Wonderful Washington DC

Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JLK100 from Washington, District of Columbia
  • February 25, 2002
Quote: Jaleo is a fun place to get tapas and sangria, particularly after work. They offer an extensive menu of hot and cold tapas with seasonal supplements. My friends and I are particularly fond of the chorizo served over garlic mashed potatoes and the... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal New to Washington, DC

Jaleo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by scotth from Washington, District of Columbia
  • August 15, 2001
Quote: The first fine restaurant to venture into the rundown area five years ago, Jaleo specializes in tapas, small servings of rich Spanish food. Tapas run between $5 and $9. Two tapas per person is usually enough. Gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp),... Read the full Jaleo review

From journal Finally, Good Food By the Mall