America's Great Restaurants

Jaleo DC

This lively tapas restaurant is around the corner from the Shakespeare Theater and a block from the MCI Center. No surprise that it's always busy, but tables turn over quickly, so the wait usually isn't as long as it looks. Besides, the fun doesn't really start until later in the evening, when the place is full of jaleo (Spanish slang for commotion). There are lots of entrées, but ordering a table full of small plates and washing them down with a bottle of sherry or a pitcher of sangría is what's fun about this place. The selection changes seasonally but usually includes sausage with white beans, grilled portobello mushrooms, Spanish cold cuts and poached octopus in olive oil. - Gayot

• Dining Style: Casual Elegant
• Cuisine: Spanish
• Neighborhood: Penn Quarter
• Price: 31 - 50
• Cross Street: E Street
• Dress Code: Smart Casual
• Email: josephv@jaleo.com
• Hours of Operation: Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Sunday & Monday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am Happy Hour: Monday - Friday: 4:30pm - 7:00pm (at the bar only)
• Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
• Parking: Valet parking is offered Tuesday - Sunday from 5:30pm until 11:30pm. Located around the corner at our sister restaurant Cafe Atlantico at 405 8th Street, NW between E & D St.
• Gift Certificates: Yes
• Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes
• Restaurant Features: Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
• Private Party Facilities: Our Events team will gladly assist you in planning your gathering. Groups of 12 guests or more need to contact them directly to proceed in booking.
• Private Party Contact: Events@thinkfoodgroup.com (202) 638-0202
• Executive Chef: José Andres