Jaleo

Jaleo DC is just steps from all the excitement of our nation's capital, located in the center of DC's bustling Penn Quarter area. The Foosball Alcove, so named because of our lively tables, is a bright space for seated meals or standing celebrations. For smaller groups, we offer a new Standing Tapas Bar, which is ideal for after-work get-togethers. Under the supervision of renowned chef José Andrés, Jaleo brings the spirit and flavors of Spain to life with a menu representing the rich regional diversity of classical and contemporary Spanish cuisine. In a colorful and welcoming ambiance, Jaleo serves an excellent selection of tapas, Spain's traditional small plates, as well as savory paellas, imaginative cocktails, superb sangrias, and a wonderful selection of Spanish wines and sherries. Chef José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup, and founder of World Central Kitchen. He has been named to Time's "100 Most Influential People" list twice and has been awarded "Outstanding Chef" and "Humanitarian of the Year" by the James Beard Foundation. He is known for his avant-garde cuisine and award-winning collection of more than 30 restaurants, including the two Michelin-starred minibar by José Andrés, which he founded in America.