Company description
Under the direction of Chef José Andrés, Jaleo is an award-winning tapas bar with three locations in the Washington metro area
More details
- Public Transit Stops
- We are a 5 minute walk from the Crystal City Metro Station, located on the Yellow and Blue Lines. To reach us, exit the Metro, go left on 18th Street, right on Crystal Drive, and walk 5 blocks to 23rd Street, finding us on the right. Or come halfway up the escalator, right into the Shops, and proceed to 23rd Street, turning left to Crystal Drive.
- Additional Info
- Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Features
- outdoor seating, Early Bird Specials, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Live Performances, On-site Merchandise, Online Menu, People Watching, Prix Fixe Meals, Signature Dishes, Specialty Cocktails, Takeout/Carryout, Tourist Spot, Town Ownership
- Best Dishes
- Red and white gazpachos; beet and walnut salad; roasted potatoes with Cabrales cheese; tomato bread with manchego cheese or serrano ham; fried shark; croquetas; date-and-bacon fritters; goat-cheese-stuffed pimientos; marinated mussels; cured meat plate; flan; Basque cake.
- Parking
- There are two garages, one around the corner on 23rd, and one immediately north on Crystal Drive. Parking is complimentary after 4 pm weekdays, and all weekend. We offer one hour validation for our daytime guests at the garage on Crystal Drive., Public Lot
- Restaurant Features
- Booster Seats / High Chairs, Catering Services, Holiday Meal, Online Reservations, Patio, Photos, Private Room Available, Serves Game, Takeout Available, Trendy, Virtual Tour
- Atmosphere And Personality
- Bar Scene, Bustling, Cozy, Edgy, High Energy, Laid Back Casual, Moderate, Romantic, Singles, Theme, Trendy, Upscale
- Payment Accepted
- American Express, Cash, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Visa
- Worth Noting
- Chef is James Beard Foundation Nominee Jose Andres; Host of the PBS series "Made in Spain"
- Specialties
- paella, sangria, croquetas de pollo, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas
- Meals Served
- Business Lunch, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Pre Theater
- Jaleo Spanish Wine Shop
- on premises wine shop selling best vintages of Spain
- Public Transportation
- Crystal City metro stop on yellow and blue lines
- Wine
- wine dinners and tastings are held every month
- Reservations
- Recommended, Online reservations available
- Happy Hour
- daily 4-7 pm, Pintxo Hour Mondays 5-7 pm
- Rating
- 84% of 185 people liked it on Urbanspoon
- Executive Chef
- José Andrés; Head Chef, Ramon Martinez
- Cuisine
- European, Spanish, Tapas
- Top List
- 100 Best Restaurants (2010)
- Music
- live music on Friday night
- Neighborhood
- Crystal City/Pentagon City
- Cross Streets
- 23rd St and Crystal Drive
- Meal Served
- Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
- Alcohol
- Beer, Full Bar, Wine
- Speciality
- authentic Spanish tapas
- Cross Street
- 23rd and Crystal Drive
- Email
- [email protected]
- Restaurant Style
- Bistro, Fine Dining
- Other Features
- Reservations Accepted
- Usertags
- spanish,tapas,wine
- In Business Since
- September 2004
- Dining Style
- Casual Dining
- Price Range
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Dress Code
- Casual Dress
- Crossstreets
- @ 23rd st s
- Dress
- Informal
- Cost
- Moderate
- Noise Level
- Chatty
- Atmosphere
- Trendy
- Average Entree
- $25.00
- Year Opened
- 2004
- Stars
- 4.5
- Price Quartile
- $$
- Tip Policy
- 1%
- Web Site
- http://www.jaleo.com/
