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Jaleo - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Jaleo - DC

4.7
4.7
11077 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 150 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 11:00–22:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • A Feast to Remember: Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

    US$475.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Experience an unforgettable feast at Jaleo DC with our Whole Roasted Suckling Pig, available for a limited time. Perfect for gatherings of 4-6, this exceptional offering includes a perfectly roasted pig accompanied by a selection of Spanish classics: patatas a lo pobre, a crisp green salad, pan con tomate, and sweet piquillos confitado. This is your chance to enjoy an authentic Spanish celebration right here in DC. Don’t miss it—reserve your table today for a culinary experience like no other.
    A Feast to Remember: Whole Roasted Suckling Pig photo

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What 11,077 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaleo in DC offers a lively dining experience with consistently "amazing food" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is vibrant and perfect for enjoying inventive Spanish tapas. Highlights include the "suckling pig" and "authentic paella." Despite occasional noise, Jaleo remains a top choice for "delicious" and "fun" culinary adventures.

11,077 Reviews

  1. Peggy

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening; good food, helpful server ordering the wine.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A difficult place to order food for a kid. My mistake. Food was good, but nothing exciting. Salad didn’t have much flavor. Best part of the meal was the cheese board. That was amazing.

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  3. Melinda

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still my favorite spot in DC! I make sure to visit whenever I'm in town.

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  4. Lisa

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious and service was outstanding. Biggest complaint was that I could not read the menu. Between the ooor lighting and the small print, it was impossible to read the menu.

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  5. JT53

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Love all of Jose’s restaurants!

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  6. Delia

    London

    44 reviews

    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    In terms of tapas very poor, not even a padron pepper to be seen. The chorizo was like a hot dog, the tortilla overdone, patatas bravas unexciting, the jamon was tasty and was the grilled octopus. Service was great but the food really let this place down for me, disappointing given all the positive recommendations

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. The service and food were great. While we loved all the food, the fried eggplant was exceptional.

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  8. Ishun

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in the mood to try something new and we decided to go to Jaleo and try the José's Way tasting Menu. We loved everything that they brought out to us! The place was just not loud but not quiet.

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  9. Ben

    VIP

    Washington DC

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Large selection of great tapas. Good service timely and answered questions well.

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  10. Juan

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Jaleo’s food is always great and fun to visit. Our waitress was super attentive and friendly. Thank you!

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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 11077 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 150 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 11:00–22:00 Tue–Sat 11:00–23:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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

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