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Jaleo - DC, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Jaleo - DC

4.7
4.7
11081 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 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

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John White

Experiences

  • A Feast to Remember: Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

    $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

What 11,081 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaleo in DC offers an exciting blend of "astonishingly delicious" Spanish tapas in a lively atmosphere. Guests praise its "exceptional food" and warm service, with standout dishes like "croquetas de pollo" and "gambas al ajillo." Although the noise level can be high, the overall dining experience is "amazing."

11,081 Reviews
  1. Alex VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Jaleo. We dined with our preschooler and the staff did an amazing job to make us feel welcome. Food was delicious, kiddo did great. Fabulous family evening!

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  2. Judy VIP

    Washington DC18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Where do you go to eat at 4 on a Sunday afternoon, after a short matinee at the Shakespeare Theater? Jaleo is still the right answer. As always, tapas is reliably good and just the right amount of food for an early "supper." Lots of great food to share among the 5 of us. Don't skip over the vegetables - eggplant, piquilla peppers, cauliflower, and of course, potatoes bravos, all delicious. Only regret - we'd had more than enough to eat before we'd tasted more than a small sample of everything on the menu.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Not like previous times I was there. Manager with bad attitude.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my 3 time in Jaleo DC. This time we went to celebrate my wife and sons bday. Service was attentive and welcoming, but the only reason I gave 4 starts is bc they forgot my wife's bday, no candle, no happy bday.... Food wise, very disappointed compared to our previous visits. The potato omelet was very raw and no flavor, the steak overcooked on both extremes and lack of flavor, apart from the fact that it was a very tiny little piece. The pulpo was ok, croquetas as well. The only good dish was the rabbit that my son loved it.

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  5. Peggy

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 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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  7. Melinda

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  8. Lisa

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  9. JT53 VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  10. Delia

    London44 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    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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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 11081 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Jaleo - DC

480 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John White
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