Jaleo
Restaurant · Downtown
480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Highlights
Spanish tapas from José Andrés, known for paella & sangria
Spanish tapas from José Andrés, known for paella & sangria
"This was Andrés’s first-ever restaurant in Penn Quarter and is the place where he and Martha Stewart met years ago over a meal — a meeting that later led to their on-camera pairing for the NBC series Yes, Chef." - Tierney Plumb
"José Andrés lays claim to multiple Penn Quarter restaurants worthy of a visit (China Chilcano, Oyamel, Zaytinya, Minibar), all walkable to the arena, but this casual and festive Spanish tapas stalwart remains among the most popular for tourists, arena-goers, and office workers. Don’t miss bacon-wrapped dates, paella, croquettes, and more." - Missy Frederick
"Jaleo is celebrity chef Jose Andrés’s standout spot for fun and playful takes on traditional Spanish fare. No visit is complete without an order of jamón sliders, made from acorn-fed, black-footed Ibérico pigs. The bacon-wrapped dates, croquetas, spinach, and gazpacho soup are also all good calls here. Flying through DCA? Andrés’ glossy new airport lounge showcases some of the same tapas and sangrias Jaleo is known for." - Tierney Plumb
"Listed as one of the restaurants operated by a major local restaurant company, part of a group that includes other destinations and experimental concepts." - Eater Staff
"A Spanish restaurant by a celebrity chef offering approachable tapas and vibrant communal dining as part of a stacked, multi-level dining district within a resort." - Matt Villano
