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For four star Spanish, try Jaleo in Washington. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Downtown area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its tapas. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is open late and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our third visit, and Jaleo is still our favorite Spanish restaurant anywhere. There was no problem being seated without a reservation at 6:30 on a Saturday evening. Our waiter was very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Strictly a Happy Hour review....4pm - 7pm$4 Sangria$4 TapasThe glass of sangria is pretty small....but good!chorizo wrapped w/ a potato chip? (7 or 8?) - my fave. not healthy but so good!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, the food's OKAY. But portions tend toward the small and pricey side.I guess it's all relative, though. I used to like Jaleo just fine (probably would have rated them a 4) until I saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I am from Spain and I have to say that the food served in this restaurant is really spanish (products and recipes) and good, but the quantities are very small and I am afraid that tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
_________________________________The above represents my brainwaves at Jaleo. No stimulation. Bland, bland, bland. Service and food included. No wonder it was empty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here in preparation for our holiday trip to Spain. Having never had authentic tapas, I hope it is just as delicious as it's American substitute. We ordered nearly half of the menu and aside...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dated decor insulting bartender waitress with the 'tude of someone's mean stepmother so-so food = not again! Maybe it was a east coast thing, or maybe it was because I was a solo diner. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here just for the Sangria once and sat at the bar - I didn't know what I was missing by not ordering the tapas that time. This summer I took a friend from out of town here when she came to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good location, very busy. The put a lot of thought into the flavor profiles of the dishes and the execution. It's a bit too busy for spontaneous group outings without reservations....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In August 1996 my partner and I were visiting D.C. to research whether a move there would be good for us. That's when we first found Jaleo and have been in love with it ever since. Six months later...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at a Tapas restaurant in maybe 10-15 years, and I really enjoyed myself. We got a variety of dishes, mostly vegetarian because of my daughter. All of them were excellent. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a very good experience here for Restaurant Week. With five of us coming from the office, we got to sample every single tapa from the RW menu, and it was absolutely delish. But, first I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is ok. Nothing to write home about. It's Americanized Spanish food...if you've hung out in Spain some, then don't come here as you'll be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is OK, because there really aren't many good alternatives for Spanish food in the DC area. For a chain, the food has consistent quality. I always get the gambas al ajillo, which is basically a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Jaleo to celebrate my close friends birthday. It was my first time at a tapas and I thought the food was really good but kind of salty. I enjoyed it but I want to go back and give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have now visited Jaleo twice...once about 18 months ago and once this past weekend. My comments focus primarily on this past weekend. I'm giving Jaleo three stars because its' just "ok." There were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was my first foray into the tapas world about 15 years ago. My friend and I wandered in and ended up sitting at the bar and having a few margaritas and some tapas and were shocked at the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have mix feelings towards Jaleo and I would classify it as a mediocre restaurant when it comes to tapas. First, it is insanely crowded on Friday evenings with an average wait of 45 minutes for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had great service here and the atmosphere was fun. Loved the apples with manchego cheese and walnuts! Yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit, I've been spoiled when it comes to great Spanish food. I once dated an Italian-Spanish girl, and her mother, from Malaga Spain, regularly made Tapas style dishes for dinner. Against such...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
July 4th weekend and this place was packed but they managed to seat the 3 of us at a window table in less than 3 minutes without a reservation. Enjoyed and recommend the chicken croqs (even ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Heard great things about this place! Went here for tapas and wine at lunch....unfortunately, the service was really really bad. The food was okay...except for the hazelnut chocolate cake, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's suitable for both group and individual dining. The portions shrank dramatically while the price soared. Luckily the quality hasn't changed much, or else it will lose another star from me.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsWith 213 reviews, it isn't that Jaleo DC really needs another one. However, how many of these reviewers first spent an evening here 9 years ago? I still recall that I was miffed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is great! We let the waitstaff bring us a dozen different plates for four people over the course of about two hours (and two pitchers of Sangria.) No one wanted to study the menu, so we asked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Jaleo with a deep and abiding passion. One of my friends swears by this place for first dates, and I can see why. The decor is warm and not too bright and in warm weather, the outdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What everyone else said. Lovely place for splitting little plates with your friends. Paella and papas fritas were especially memorable.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo has been one of my favourite restaurants in Washington for a while. I used to go here a lot -- I love tapas, and it's a great food for groups, and Jaleo is a good stand-by when you can't think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding service. If you like sangria, theirs is a must. The hanger steak with roasted peppers is to die for; the gazpacho was fresh-from-the-garden delicious, with a charming presentation. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas here are delicious and I actually enjoyed them more than the tapas I had in Spain. I am a big fan of the croquetas de pollo and the patatas bravas. The sangria is overrated though and not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gluten Free menu is delicious and the staff was very sensitive to my food allergies! Attentive staff!! Tapas are good and decent sized! I can't wait to go again!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! Great selection of interesting tapas with lots of vegetarian options, a cool atmosphere, and prompt, pleasant service. It's a little pricey but you can make it work depending on how much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having read some of the other reviews, I'm genuinely baffled. These might not be the best tapas of all time, but Jaleo is a great Penn Quarter restaurant and not to be missed. If you go in expecting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is sort of hit or miss. I always enjoy about 3/4 of the tapas and the other 1/4 I think "what on earth were they thinking?!" especially with the "chef's favorite potato dish" which is just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My feelings were hurt when I read some of the terrible Jaleo reviews, but I can believe everything I've read. I've never been to Spain, so I can't speak for the authenticity of the food. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible place. The food tasted good but was TOTALLY overpriced. My gin and tonic was $10 too. The worst of it was the service. The servers were ok but the the host was a total jerk. He didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was definitley my go-to restaurant to take people who came into town to and we always had a great experience. I've eaten dinner here three times and each time the server was always very helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is my favorite tapas restaurant in the DC area. On my most recent visit we had the white sangria and about 10 of the tapas. There is a good mix of traditional and modern plates. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo still rocks my world. I discovered their sandwiches and that's great for those groups of people where sharing tapas is just too personal. I am thinking "working lunch"? The lamb sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in D.C. this past weekend and decided to try out this tapas place since I had read such good reviews on it (both from Yelp and outside Yelp). I have to say that this place did not live up to my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was not impressed with the service, food, or price evident at Jaleo. It was recommended to me by a friend, but I received half a red bell pepper with some goat cheese on it for $7 and a tablespoon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After not visiting Jaleo for years, I have been twice in the last month. The seafood paella and ressijat (angel hair cooked like paella) are exceptional and well-flavored. The sangria is made with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic!! I have been in Barcelona and this menu is authentic. This is a tapas restaurant...so you have to order in segments so that everything stay hot because once you order, you will get it all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service after a 30 minute wait, they chose not to even try to accommodate another chair when a extra friend came by! Ask if we wanted to be on wait list again for larger table. Did not even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sad to say that Jaleo was such a letdown. So-so tapas. Horrible service (very slow, unfriendly and it wasnt even busy!) Very, very mediocre overall.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo has great energy. The restaurant itself could use a little freshening up, but the food was very good and the waitstaff attentive. We had Judias Jamon, Datiles, Gambas, Papas Arrugas, Calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From the exceptionally kind hostess to the beautiful food, everything about my experience at Jaleo was absolutely gorgeous. It was raining that evening and we could sit opposite the wall- sized...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visit Jaleo and you see why Jose Andres has yet to reach the star status that other celebrity chefs have (puck, flay, emeril, batali, blah blah). Although this doesn't technically apply since Andres...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's been a while since i was at jaleo, but certain foods get burned on your tongue. jaleo's buA�uelos de bacalao (salt cod fritters) are one of those foods for me. they are these incredibly light,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gave this restaurant 3 stars because the food was good, but the service was poor.Food: Very good. Each dish was tastey. Ox tail was tender and full of flavor. The chicken omelette was even nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My thoughts are in-between for this place. There are some dishes I thought were excellent, and some I thought were just awful! My 2 experiences have brought me to give this restaurant 3 stars - the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good, the service was not bad, and the sangria wasn't the best. Was told the wait would be between 50 min - 1hr and had to wait for over an hour & 45 min! The hostess was very very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing like visiting a city you've never been to and having a great dinner at a cool restaurant with great service! However, since we decided to go to Jaleo, that was not our experience....
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been waiting to go here for 6 years! My mom used to live in DC and raved about this place; unfortunately it was closed on Christmas Day the last time I was in the area so we had to go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband (boyfriend at the time) brought me here while I was in the area, because one of his friends was head over heels in love with their sangria. I wasn't that into the sangria, but I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the last time I stuffed myself the way I did last night. I'd recommend making reservations for this place b/c it was packed when we arrived for our 5:30 reservation. We started with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome wine list. The food remains pretty average and quite pricey for the serving size.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for brunch and once for dinner, and enjoyed both times. However, I do not like the Jaleo in Bethesda, the food in the DC location is far better.The last time I went, my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I really liked Jaleo! We started off with the cheese selection plate, which was a great smattering of DELICIOUS cheeses and candied apricots (which were awesome). We got the paella...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We split 5 small plates and each was delectable: a shrimp omelet, roasted onion, sauteed mushrooms with garlic, cod croquettes with a honey aiolo dipping sauce, and fried dates. Every dish was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another DC restaurant where the food makes up for the service. We had reservations for 11:30 - we got there at 11:25 (bag in tow - we were on our way back to NY). Them: Were not open for another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ownership abandoned this ship a looong time ago. Servers threw the plates on the table without explaining which tapas it was they were so elegantly serving. The tapas themselves were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I say Haaa-layooo Yeah!My inaugural trip (Wed, 3/25) may have been enhanced by the three fun, intelligent and attractive young women that joined me but we had a splendid time!I was pleasantly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I had here was excellent. Two of us split the chorizo wrapped in potato, the tomato bread - one with jamon and one with manchego, the octopus, and one tuna belly special. Each one looked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have attempted to eat at Jaleo once and it was less than a favorable experience. I made reservations for 5:30 on a Saturday so that my significant other and I could have a fun evening out after the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I technically would give Jaleo 3 stars because of service... but I'm a fan of the food so I had to give it 4.I recently was here last Sunday for lunch... and it so happened to be restaurant week too!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was in D.C., I ate at the Jaleo in Bethesda, but this branch was just as good. My date and I enjoyed about five different dishes, but the best had to be the "rojellate"? It was like a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get what everyone sees in this place. I always leave feeling like I paid too much for too little food that was good but not great. There's nothing wrong with it per se, but I think it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my 24th birthday dinner. As my first venture into the world of tapas, I really enjoyed getting to experiment with a variety of dishes. While I thought the food was really delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went in for restaurant week lunch. It was decent. I have favorite tapas restaurant in Florida and I was hoping this would be a fine substitute. It wasn't. But it was good in it's own way. The plates...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am reviewing this as someone who has only been to Jaleo for happy hour. I will write another review if I try them for dinner.Pros: Happy hour wine. It is $3.50/glass and you really cant beat that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like coming here when I visit the DC area, it is consistent and always has a nice sameness to it. Which I guess could be both bad and good (there is something on the menu that was there 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jose Andres is my favorite chefCant go wrong with the mussels, spinach, potatoes bravas or anything else
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 4 times. I like Jaleo. Its not the best tapas I've ever had but I think they're good. Good sangria and good food. Always crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an admirer of Jose Andres and I've always been a big fan of Jaleo, so I decided to go to lunch over Jury Duty despite lots of other great options in Chinatown (including Zaytinya and Oyamel, his...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good tapas and great sangrias!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan, service always leaves much to be desired. Food is never hot out of the kitchen, and never comes in any sort of order - i.e. order 5 tapas, they come one at at time 20 minutes apart. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is my favorite tapas restaurant in DC. It's worth going just for the white "cava" sangria alone. This stuff is amazing. The food is very solid too. Plus it'sclose to E Street Cinema for your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!!! This was always a favorite when I lived two doors down... Very popular, but oh so worth it. Make reservations if you can... I miss this place!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It might be a result of bad timing/poor choice in food, but when a date and I went to Jaleo tonight for some warm drinks and a dessert after a movie, we waited 10 minutes for a table and 10 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time J and I went to Jaleo, we really liked it and were very excited. The food was very flavorful with some original touches and the service was quite good, particularly when the server...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo always gets put into these Tom Sietsema top restaurant lists, but on my several trips there, I've always found it to be pretty mediocre. I enjoy the tapas style of meal, but the food was never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it were just me writing this review, I could not imagine giving this restaurant less then a 5 star review but, since my hubbie was with me and had all of the same items as myself (aside from the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, over the years, I think I've been here maybe five times, always for lunch, sometimes on the weekends, sometimes during the week. It's a splurge for my budget, but the quality of the food,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really into tapas but this place is nice for a lunch date. Their food is not bad but not all that great either... I just come here for the white sangria. BEST EVER!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a first date expecting to have a good time and just have an appetizer and dessert. We did just that! The server was very personable and helpful, and was patient when we both attempted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We absolutely loved this place! We were there last Feb, did our walking tour of the Smithsonian, the Spy Museum and found ourselves here. The food was excellent, service was ok, from what I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My apologies for the following short review, but this place doesn't deserve a good review.La Tasca and Oyamel are way better. The service sucks. The tapas were pretty much a miss. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really tasty. Great happy hour with cinnamon-y sangria. We loved the red peppers stuffed with goat cheese, the mussels, and squid with black ink sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this tapas restaurant. It is much better than La Tasca up the street.There food is good, and sangria is decent. My favorites are the Croquetas de pollo, Gambas al ajillo (shrimp with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo has been a stand-by dinner spot for as long as I've lived in DC, and although I wouldn't hold it up as the best example of DC fine dining, I find that I take out of town visitors here as often...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Super-crazy-expensive, lacking in interesting veg options, and the so-called "pitcher" of margarita was nicely cinnamon-y but super-sweet and undersized. Jaleo tried waaayyyy to hard to give a "fine...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found that the taste was good but the texture was off. The chorizo tasted OK but it was really dry and overcooked.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Jaleo with a group of friends a few weeks ago when I was visiting DC. I really can't complain about anything, but at the same time, I was a bit disappointed. I LOVE Jose Andres, and I also...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife used to go here when she lived in D.C., so we stopped by while in town over the weekend.Our server was pleasant, but largely absentee. Luckily, we didn't need her much as we ordered all of our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas are solid but the ambiance was incredibly disappointing and the service was awful (our waiter, however, was brilliant and beyond friendly!) We tried about six or seven small plates,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here when entertaining an out-of-town guest and caved in to the hype. It was crowded waiting around the bar, mid-afternoon on a weekend, with people elbowing around for standing space. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Jaleo twice. The first time I was seated in a corner where it felt like there was no AC (and this was August). The second time was better, but the service was crap, and I experienced that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Given the nature of the chain, the high number of tourists who go, and the location, I was extremely dubious, but had a very nice meal here. Everybody else is absolutely right about the papas bravas...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know what you're thinking. Why the heck would I want to be the 1 millionth reviewer of this place?! Well, maybe you want a little perspective.My first visit to Jaleo was in 1994. Yes, you read...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is my favorite restaurant in DC. I currently live in NYC and haven't found a restaurant that makes my mouth water and tummy rumble like Jaleo. I have even purchased the cookbook to try to tame...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is good - kind of touristy but good. The ambiance kind of sucks. It's pretty good though. Beet salad is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas here are decent, but nothing to write home about. The ambience is also just OK. I have been here a dozen times with friends, and its a good place to meet people and catch up. The sangria is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite hang out spots. I don't get to the dc location often, but visit the bethesda location as often as I can. By far, it's the greatest caipirinha in the area. The white sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I'm sure there are a mazillion reviews that have been posted before me on Jaleo, I figured I'd give you a little snapshot of my take on ye ol' place. It's solid, but it used to be better....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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This place has great food! Make sure you go with someone who is not a picky...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Bethesda location, however the downtown location really could use some work. I went with a larger group, and was repeatedly misled in when and how we could be seated, and how long the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had the money I would eat here much more often than I do. I absolutely love the tapas concept of sharing small dishes with a bunch of family and friends and Jaleo does it so well. My only hitch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently fantastic food. I went there again tonight and everything was delicious as usual - highlights tonight were a fried pasta served paella-style with shrimp and monkfish and a wild mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very excited to try this place, all the other yelpers were raving about it, so I figured I would enjoy it...I have to say, the pictures on the website and the actual are kinda like when you go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! Ate here after a long day being a tourist in D.C., so we were very hungry and dressed casually. Did not have a reservation but got a table right away. Then we had to wait for menus--they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, *love* Jaleo. The bacon-date fritters are little bites of heaven. The sangria is terrific as well. Atmosphere is fun & lively.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the third tapas place I've ever been to... and my best tapas experience yet! Although tapas are usually ordered for family and friends to share, I ate by myself (since I was traveling...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo has been one of my favorites for many years before Gallery Place/Chinatown was busy! What's not to like with so many dishes to pick from. The free bread and olive oil alone is worth going there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to DC quite a few times and this was probably my fav dining experience. Fritters of dates & bacaon - out of this world. The stuffed peppers with goat cheese were delicious. Sangria was tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT tapas! Jaleo is pretty much the best tapas place I have ever been to (including LA, London, SF, etc). They have great drinks too. The Sangria is my personal fav. - tres bein!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years, Jaleo has never disappointed. During my most recent visit, everything was superb. We shared about 8 different tapas between three people, and each dish was excellent. Our waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant experience can depend on many factors - what dish you order, what time you make it to dinner, which server you have. When all of these variables align, sometimes it's luck, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Jose Andres' Jaleo restaurants are a great excuse to grab a few friends, knock back a few sangrias, and enjoy some excellent tapas! I really enjoyed it!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So this used to be my secret gem of a restaurant where I would take my dates/girlfriends/friends and wow them or so i thought...Turns out head chef Jose Andres has rock star status in DC and for good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hella Great Tapas! Growing up, one of my Mom's friends husband was a chef accredited by the Sociedad Gastronomica so we ate Tapas on a regular basis. Just as with many other countries, Spain is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Another over-rated DC restaurant. It used to be okay and we went many times. The food was always consistent. Then a few months ago they changed the menu and the food is now just blah and too salty....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place and so did my family. The sangria was great... some of the best I have ever had in a restaurant. The fried dates wrapped in bacon were AWESOME. Also recommend the shrimp in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually visit Jaleo for Happy Hour. You can get their great sangria for a few bucks cheaper than usual. I was upset to find out that they changed one of my favorite tapas, the Patatas Bravas. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by Jaleo for lunch one day and both I and my visiting friend were pleased with the experience. we were greeted with an olive appetizers which were tasty, but the TINIEST olives i have ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Jaleo, I loved it. Each time I've gone back, something has left a sour taste in my mouth (not literally). First, one of my favorite dishes (the Patatas Bravas) was changed in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard about Jaleo for a while (and I think also seeing it featured on Food Network?), I finally got to try it out my second to last weekend in DC. 6 plates is enough (maybe even a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I know Jaleo is supposed to be the bomb and everything, and tapas are fun, so on and so on... BUT, I didn't like it that much. The descriptions on the menu sound delicious but the food I got was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wasn't too impressed with this place. I went with 3 friends and we ordered:- sangria-SandA�a con tomates, caA�a de cabra y pistachos (A little weird, but refreshing. I liked it.)-Patatas...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Jaleo on the advice of some friends who I consider experts on good food. I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed. We showed up at about 9:30 on a Wednesday night, and there was no wait to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is everyone's favorite tapas place in DC. That's saying a lot, because DC has more tapas restaurants per capita than San Tapas, Spain. It's damned hard to show up there without a wait. By the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tapas tapas tapas tapas tapas tapas tapas(try saying that really really fast! or better yet try typing it! i just messed up like 10 times! ha ha)But that is what tapas do to you! Once you start eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much praise about Jaleo, I gave it a shot a couple months ago and it was uhmm fantastic!! I remember ordering scallops, chorizo with some sort of mashed potatoes, braised lamb shank...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say that I'm quite as big of a fan of this place as I am of other tapas restaurants. I came with a friend during the work week and completely felt neglected by our server. The restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, you'll find some tapas amazing and others uninspired. The point of small plates is to experiment! Overall, the taps are fantastic. And while the recent criticism of the restaurant being stale is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the tapas at Jaleo or only okay, while others are quite fantastic. I often like to get the waiter's opinion on what to order and this is a place I highly recommend doing so.When we asked the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of Jose Andres' success stories.... I've been dying to go here for the last 6 months...and finally the opportunity presents itself! SCORE.One of the better tasting sangrias I have had in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really excellent tapas. Much better than La Tasca down the street. Dishes were inventive, fresh, and consistently good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bread has a crust that you just cant chew through. That is a minus to me. The Manzanas con hinojo y queso Manchego Sliced apples and fennel with Manchego cheese, walnuts and sherry dressing was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was ok but I was not impress. it pales in comparison to some of my favorite Spanish tapas places like Cesar (in Berkeley) or Cobras y Matadores (in L.A.). I was dissapointed with the patatas...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I knew going to DC, I had to try one of the best places in the city. It was a toss up between this place from DC's Tapas King, Jose Andres and Eric Ripert new place on 22nd. That wasn't within walking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best caparihna I've had...ever~ not too sweet, good lime pulp.Food was pretty good, but hard to beat next to its caparihna!This place was hopping around 9.30p on Saturday. Convenient location, down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Tapas are the new cool thing and Jaleo does them justice! Try the Squid with Squid Ink and Rice and the Manchego and Apple Salad. Both are amazing. The desserts are great too. If you're willing to wait about...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. However, the little pickles and onions taste as if they've exchanged a few molecules, perhaps due to storage in similar containers. I think pickles should taste like pickles, and onions...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's harsh, but, Jaleo you only deserve the one star. I will admit that I had dreams about my return to Jaleo after 4 years. Jaleo was going to be my white knight on a dappled horse rescuing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DC Trip: Chapter Four.Try the White Sangria; it is like having a three-way with a wood nymph and a mermaid. Sweet and wet and sticky-mint refreshing, I could not be satisfied. I wanted to gulp it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
White gazpacho. Bacon-wrapped dates. The octopus. That endive salad. THE SANGRIA. Even those little pickles. That's why you get the 5, Jaleo. Oh and the ice milk too--diviiine.PS: Jose's cookbook of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this restaurant. A friend who used to live in the city recommended it when we visited. All those yummy little dishes...needless to say, we overate, and enjoyed every bite! Patatas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Again, I live for small plates and Jaleos does not disappoint! My favorites are the sauteed spinach with apples, raisins and pinenuts; the fried potatoes, and the perfectly fried calamari. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, that sangria is a killer. It is delicious. At the Crystal City location they only have it by the pitcher but here they have it by the glass, half pitcher or pitcher. Go with the pitcher. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Jaleo. I think I first went there back in 1997 or something. Lots of people think it is sort of a tourist trap, and it is fairly expensive, but the tapas are good and the wine selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars. Very solid tapas place. My fiancee and I dined here for lunch. Although we were rushed for time, our waiter was exceedingly accommodating and allowed us to get the full tapas dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars Crowded, but 2 can be seated pretty quickly.The menu is consistent. Wild mushroom rice is a goody.Sangria is usually good, sometimes weak though.Affordable good wine selection.Homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas are fantastic. I loved the beet salad and the grilled octopus was a little bit oily but the garlic shrimp was really good. I wish there was more oil in with the garlic shrimp and less in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is a great spot to go with a group of friends or take out of town guests who want to go out to eat downtown for something a little different. The vibe is fun, although the no reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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We always enjoy Jaleo's. Have eaten at Bethesda and DC locations and had good food at both. The Bethesda location is more relaxing (once you can find parking), whereas the DC location is good if you have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I rounded out the trifecta tour of Jaleo the other day during a lunch date. Five hours later I was home.What I learned during my lunch to dinner time journey ...1. The barstools are pretty comfy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
went here for a friend's birthday and i really feel like this place is overrated and overpriced. the staff was not particularly friendly to our group and not very attentive (we had to ask several...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is my favorite restaurant in the city, and I'm giving it 5 stars, with one exception: I've always found the service to just be so-so. But the food is always amazing and I always love going...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those times when I really wish I could give 3.5 stars. I love tapas and Jaleo's are pretty good. Not awesome, but certainly tasty. I like that they have a menu of both classic tapas and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I had heard too much about Jaleo, but I left underwhelmed.My boyfriend and I ordered a few plates to begin with from the traditional and seasonal tapas menus:-Red beet salad (Remolacha con...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Penn Quarter restaurant. I believe this was Jose Andres's first DC restaurant, and it's still going strong. Spanish tapas include old favorites like the garlic shrimp, sauted spinach and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here late afternoon last weekend. I'm not a tapas fan. I never find myself in the mood for tapas. I guess that's because it's not so filling, as you get small portions. The tapas I ordered were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
(3.5) Came with 5 other friends; got seated at one of the private corner tables. The tapas selection was not as extensive as I hoped, but the selections appeared all pretty tasty. We each ordered one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here yesterday and decided to throw up a review while things are still fresh in my head. First off when walking in you notice the big painting of a dancer which is pretty cool. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Jaleo a few times before (about 3 years ago, 2 years ago and not last year.. and then 2 days ago). When I first visited Jaleo, it was much better in everything. One reason I had good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We dropped in at Jaleo last night for a quick bite to eat before the hockey game (go Caps!) and had a delicious assortment of tapas that brightened my whole day. Isn't it interesting how a great meal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i loved jaleo 10 years ago and was looking forward to trying it out again after a classical concert.i'm a sucker for the bread, olive oil, and small plate of olives and pickles and pearl onions they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to eat here even though a friend had warned me that she had dined here with some friends and they had all left hungry then left to get a cheeseburger elsewhere. I came here for a work lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to go to a tapas restaurant where I didn't come out feeling disappointed, cheated and unfulfilled. I always have this romantic notion of tapas bars, quaint and intimate atmosphere tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm generally a big fan of tapas and shared food, but Jaleo manages to screw it up where it counts. The menu is hit and miss, but make sure you hit the lomo de buey, the seafood tortilla, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in DC! The white sangria, made with cava, is outstanding. My favorite dishes are the spinach with pine nuts and raisins, cod fritters with honey aioli, potato omelet, apple...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Diners seeking the traditional salad and entree may be caught a bit off guard by this restaurants vast selection of small dishes. But if you're with the masses that have embraced the tapas experience, this...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best tapas place that I've been to. Granted I would not fly 2,500 miles to be a regular at Jaleo but I will definitely come back here for my next trip. The fried squid was my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here every year with my family on my birthday. I love their food and always leave satisfied. Their tapas menu has really nice variety. I look forward to one day trying their paella which is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a disappointment for me. Sorry!I expected 60 reviews averaging 4 stars would wind up being fairly good, but Id say the experience was mediocre at best. While I can't express delight...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This wonderful Tapa Restaurant is located perfectly for anyone visiting Washington. We order a few of the tapas selections but we really came in for the paella. It was not a dissappointment at all....
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is HOT - busy, busy on a Saturday at 6pm (told there would be a half hour wait). Getting a drink at the bar was not an easy feat - there is really no openings besides shoving your way in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I had dinner there this week. It was quite lively and fun. The food was good. We had lamb chops, garlic shrimps, paella, grilled eggplants and red peppers, chicken-n-potato croquet,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo serves some of the best sangria I've ever had. The tapas were mostly very good, with a few placing in the "excellent" category and a few in the "boring" category. The ambiance is great, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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crystal city location. overpriced and sub standard food. as a spaniard and no stranger to spanish cuisine, i can honestly say this restaurant is an embarrassment to the spanish culture. i didn't realize it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second of Jose Andres' three restaurants that I've been to. I wasn't disappointed with Zaytinya and I wasn't disappointed here either!Even as a vegan, you can find plenty of vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty tapas... too bad the serving staff prevented Jaleo from getting a 5 star rating. Even though we were only missing two people from our 16 person group...they almost didn't seat us. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service. The bar staff is awesome and knows the wine really well.. he even let me have a little taste when I was choosing, so I wouldn't dislike my selection. Tapas of course are a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
jaleo's tapas kick la tasca's ass. the food has more flavor and nothing was overcooked (i.e. no dried out omelets). i really liked the white gazpacho with grapes and crabmeat and the sausage with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best tapas restaurants, in the States. The atmosphere is vivid, the vibe is loud, and the food is in an uproar. I swear there are over 50 tapas here, and you can never get enough. The Staff...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for the first time back in may 2006 with the hubby after seeing it recommended on one of Rachael Rays tasty travels. Anyway, food isn't very filling but we did enjoy a few of the tapas and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place twice. Good sangria, good food. Tapas are on the salty side but that is the nature of the beast. Until I went to Spain, I did not understand that tapas were just beer food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy. Try the cod fritters (they are pretty much just fried fish balls, but sooo good), mussels, the little mushrooms (forget what they are called on the menu but they have olive oil and rosemary and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really really fun and festive atmosphere. Always seems to be hopping. I was very excited to see that pretty much everything on the menu was authentically and exquisitely Spanish -- making me quite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is a good place to go with a group. I would recommend 3-4 people. It gets crowded quickly and the seating isn't very spacious. The tapas menu is expansive so the more people you have the more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect date spot because tapas are already sexy all by themselves. Then you get the added bonus of having waiters who have Spanish accents and who use the European style of serving, meaning that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is consistently one of my favorite places in DC. The food never overwhelms, but for a few misses here and there, provides a great convivial dining experience. Many of my friends are big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After sprinting through some of the Smithsonians on our last half day in D.C., we met our great friends for tapas at Jaleo before departing. I am really surprised by the terrible service issues found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat here a lot ....half the time at the bar and half the time at table. After reading other yelp reviews I do agree that the table service could be improved, but the bar service is excellent.My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went into Jaleo after a long morning walk around the National Mall, tired and sweaty. No one in the party actually wanted lunch because we were full from munching at food stands all morning,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated and over hyped. This is not real basque food! All staff were very friendly EXCEPT hostess up front. She did not smile much which gave off a stench of unfriendliness about the place....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends after a recent visit to the American Art Museum/Portrait Gallery. I should insert a disclaimer here that I am a vegetarian and can find myself somewhat alarmed when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the service sometimes does suck, I would have to give this place four stars for the taste and authenticity of their food. Last summer, my then-boyfriend, a Spaniard born and raised who was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know if i went on an off night, or ordered the wrong stuff, but i just felt disappointed. it's one of my friend's favorite places when she wants to splurge in DC but i didn't feel like it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was tasty, the service my two friends and I got was friendly and prompt, and the sangria was good. If they've still got the tapas dish with apple and cheese, that one is excellent. Some one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at all 3 Jaleo's (here, Bethesda, and Crystal City). I think I prefer this one. The Crystal City location seemed so quiet, and the Bethesda one's food didn't seem as good as DC's. Here's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo delivers on ambiance, the food is pretty good and the sangria is exceptional. The service could use some tweaking, but overall I had a fun time and would probably go back if I'm ever in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After meeting up with some friends at the end of their museum tour, we all walked over to Jaleo for dinner. The four of us each ordered an assortment of 9 dishes from oxtail to tortilla espagnola....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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This place is totally incredible from service to quality of food. Not knowing what to expect from tapas for lunch, we were completely amazed at the experience of tasting various flavors rarely encountered in...
menupages.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for late lunch today (Memorial Day). Maybe it was after 2pm on holiday, it wasn't too crowded. So, I got seated pretty quickly. It didn't take too long for the server to come.I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Delicious, plentiful, good selection and not too pricey. The perfect...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the amount of food you are going to get is not worth the amount of money you are about to spend. (and that comes from someone whose roommate worked as a chef at jaleo)food is good. service not so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Very good tapas with quite some original dishes. Not exactly cheap but all the dishes were done very well. We had several tapas and one very good serving of paella of squid which was extraordinarily fresh and...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe we were having a bad night or something but many of the dishes just weren't very good. The three of us left quite full in our bellies but none too satisfied and wouldn't call this our favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas is very good but my favorite item on their menu is their sangria. (No. I'm not an alcoholic) It's got a great atmosphere for hanging out with friends. The wait can be very long if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good and authentic. I took a co-worker there who is Spanish and even he was impressed.I thought that the apps were great....really liked the mushroom and cheese dish. Also, I never thought I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after attending GWB's second Inauguration. Even though the place was packed, we were promptly seated and service was fast. I was with a group of 6 that later grew to 9 which was not a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although it has been a short while since I last visited this fun Spanish tapas restaurant, I would still consider it one of my favorites in DC. There is usually a wait to get a table, but it as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo was a disappointment, not from a food perspective, but from a service perspective. The food was good. The service was the worst I have ever seen. Our waiter was in a foul mood, kept on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reliably delicious and interesting tapas, and a great place to go if your party has a variety of food preferences. There's enough choice here to please vegetarians, hardcore carnivores (veal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good and the sangria was pretty good. Inexpensive, but the service was awful. First, they messed up our reservations. No apology. After waiting for a few minutes, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the tapas... the food is, hands down, the best I've had in the city. The servers are pretty good, given their load, the restaurant is always always packed. I can't stand the fact that they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The one in Bethesda is better. That's about all I can say. The service here on a not so busy saturday afternoon is enough to make me say ehhhhhh and take it off my referral list. The food - was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I am concerned, the service of a restaurant is what can really make or break the experience, and unfortunately for Jaleo this means an entire two stars down.Samira J. and I were famished...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a few tapas place but this one is probably the best. The sangria was nothing short of spectacular. I ordered the braised oxtail with garlic mashed potatoes and the marinated fried shark....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best spanish food I've ever had, bar none. I try to get back every time I'm in the DC area. The tapas menu is extensive, and I've probably tried all of them at one point or another. The sangria...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually think Jaleo is even more fun than the quality of the food. So, in terms of food (and I am not saying the food isn't excellent)-- solid 4 of 5 stars -- overall experience -- 4.5. I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favoriate restaurants in DC. Everytime my friends visited, I took them there, and they all loved it! All of the dishes were delicately made, and the sangria was perfect with the delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too many tapas. The list here was wonderfully long and intricate, forcing our group to try just about everything and then roll out the door to our hotel. The dessert menu was equally tantalizing and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently great place for any occasion. Excellent menu--so many dishes I love, I couldn't resist buying the cook book. Endives with Goat Cheese, Patas Bravas, Spinach with Apples, Raisins and Pine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food, yummy sangria, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely try the raw tuna, goat cheese stuffed peppers, and the bacon-wrapped dates. And for good bang for your buck, order the mussels.Even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is alright, but for the price and the size of the dish, I don't really think it's worth it. I've tried many of the vegetarian dishes here - the red peppers with goat cheese, endives with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate when you get to a restaurant and you have an almost complete party and they won't seat you! Bad policy - especially at a small plates restaurant. Anyway, we finally sat. I felt like our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for this tapas joint with fabu sangria and even better people watching. This is an IDEAL spot for a date too because if you need additional stimulation, in other words: the date is a bore,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Jaleo is a great place to come for a late lunch on the weekends, when the wait is likely to be shorter than at night. I would come here with a small group of people, not a large one -- I agree. With...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my absolute go-to restaurant, a perfect place to take out-of-towners for a great meal with a something for everyone. Jaleo only gets three stars, though, for two reasons. First, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I admit it...I am a snob about Spanish food and will probably get a lot of grief for not loving this DC institution but the tapas are just not that great. A nice selection, with stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always struggle with tapas, because I am a big proponent of "Size Matters." Jaleo changed that perception since my first visit in my college days, and remains as one of the few exceptions to this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with everything positive/glowing said in all the reviews; this is an old reliable, a favorite place for every occasion (to take out of town friends, for a date, for business lunch, etc). gets...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid tapas restaurant and very filling. The spinach with pine nuts is an excellent choice as are the sandwiches. Try not to over order, our server recommended 3-4 dishes per person, but that number...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good drinks, good times had by all. I have NEVER gone wrong here amd always recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fav place to take friends and family in DC. Be sure to try the red sangria--it tastes very authentic compared to others I've tried and it's always fun to pick out the fruit while enjoying some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy tapas and tasty sangrias. Great for intimate dining and groups - I had my birthday party here and the service was great! My fav is the rabbit dish!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't particularly impressed with the sangrias. They weren't as fruity as others have mentioned and I can find a better one for less at Hooters.However, the tapas are good. Don't plan on coming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in DC. The best tapas I've ever had, and for lunch the gazpacho is stellar. The bread and olive oil are excellent--you just have to be careful not to gorge on it. Great location...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to that many tapas places, but I have really enjoyed every time I've eaten here. They've got great sangria and the atmosphere is really cool. The prices are pretty reasonable. For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great sangria and tapas in the Penn Quarter. Jaleo provides a happening spot for a light meal and plenty of fruity sangria to wash it down with. Don't be too tempted by the basket of bread and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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Jaleo is a good choice to go with a group of friends(as long as they like to share their food!). It is a fun place for good food and conversation. The food is always great when I go and trying new...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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I love the DC and MD location. Both places offer great tapas and its easy to get carried away. The tapas are decently priced but because they are pretty cheap you end up ordering more and then your bill is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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This is a great tapas place right by the convention center. It's quite packed in the evenings, do try to get there early. They also don't take reservations after a certain time in the evening, so pla...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hip, busy Spanish style restaurant with beautiful decor and delicious food. An expansive menu of tapas and wine - sadly didn't get around to dessert as we had split 6 or 7 dishes among the three of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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I've been to this Jaleo location for dinner twice. The first time was for an anniversary dinner. The food is really wonderful, but it's a really energetic atmosphere- we had reservations, but there we...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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This restaurant has a great atmosphere and great service. There are plenty of vegetarian options. It's a lot of fun to share different little dishes with everyone at the table. Ingredients are simple and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Jaleo has my heart! When I first dined @ Jaleo back in the 90s, I knew this would be one of my favorite restaurants. However, over the years, it has become my "favorite" restaurant hands down--no...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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In theater season, Jaleo's dining room fills and empties each evening according to the performance schedule of the Shakespeare Theater, right next door. Lunchtime always draws a crowd from nearby office...
frommers.com - user review
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JALEO invites you to explore the spirit and cuisine of Spain. JALEO means "uproar" or "melee" and also "revelry" and "merry-making". We knew it was the perfect name for our restaurant after seeing John Singer...
opentable.com - user review
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this lively tapas restaurant is around the corner from the shakespeare theater and a block from the mci center. no surprise that itis always busy, but tables turn over quickly, so the wait usually isnit as...
gayot.com - user review
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wide and seasonal variety of tapas...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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this casual restaurant takes its name from john singer sargent's painting "el jaleo" a large mural of a flamenco dancer, based on sargent's work, adorns a wall in the restaurant and sets the casual tone of the...
wguides.com - user review
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jaleo is a fun place to get tapas and sangria, particularly after work. they offer an extensive menu of hot and cold tapas with seasonal supplements. my friends and i are particularly fond of the chorizo...
igougo.com - user review
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one of washington's few spanish restaurants, jaleo means the dance, and the decor is appropriately vibrant and colorful...
epinions.com - user review
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this spanish restaurant's sleek, stylish decor is accented with hand-painted ceramics and colorful murals depicting flamenco performances. a long list of tapas ably satisfies, or try the specialty of the...
10best.com - user review
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this restaurant is very convenient if you are going to the theater afterwards. i was attending a show next door so i decided to make reservations here. since this is a "tapas" restaurant, i thought it would be...
amazon.com - user review
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jaleo offers great tapas in a spirited, high energy environment. it's a fun place to go out to dinner.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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tasty tapas in a festive, fun atmosphere...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Jaleo in Washington, DC, District of Columbia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this is a yummy place worth going back to to explore all the different tapas. my all time favorite is the rosemary lamb chops, yes, bone sucking delicious. the inky squid is very good too, close to what you'd...
fodors.com - user review
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jaleo, washington, d.c.......latin verve in the new downtown...
epinions.com - user review
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