Jaleo by José Andrés

480 7th St NW, Washington
(202) 628-7949

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Flan Al Estilo Tradicional De Mamá Marisa Con Espuma De Crema Catalana
Flan Al Estilo Tradicional de Mama Marisa Con Espuma de Crema Catalana
Fried Zucchini with Hot Honey Drizzle
Pulpo a La Gallega 'Maestro Alfonso'
Flauta De Jamón Ibérico De Bellota
Chistorra Envuelta En Patata Frita
Plato de Queso Manchego Pasamontes
Tortilla De Patatas Clasica
Carne Asada Con Piquillos
Gazpacho Estilo Algeciras

Menu

Featured items
Croquetas de Pollo
Traditional chicken fritters
Gambas al Ajillo
The very, very famous tapa of shrimp sauteed with garlic
Patatas Bravas
A Jaleo favorite: fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli
Tortilla de Patatas Clasica
Spanish omelet with confit potatoes and onions
Pan Con Tomate
Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil
Espinacas a la Catalana
Sauteed spinach, pine nuts, raisins and apples
Flauta de Jamon Iberico de Bellota
Flauta bread brushed with tomato and extra virgin olive oil, topped with cured ham from the legendary acorn-fed iberico pigs of spain

Jaleo Feasts
Paella Feast

Buen Provecho
Pan Con Tomate
Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil
Flauta de Jamon Iberico de Bellota
Flauta bread brushed with tomato and extra virgin olive oil, topped with cured ham from the legendary acorn-fed iberico pigs of spain
Iberico de Bellota Mini Hamburguesa
One Spanish mini burger made from the legendary acorn-fed, black footed Iberico pigs of spain and iberico bacon
Bikini de Jamon y Queso
Pressed traditional sandwich of spanish ham and cheese
Plato De Queso Manchego Pasamontes
Raw sheep's milk cheese, handmade from an ancient recipe. Nutty with a tangy, lingering flavor
Aceitunas Manchego
Marinated olives and manchego

Embutidos
Paletilla Iberica de Bellota
48-month cured ham from the legendary free range, acorn-fed,black footed iberico pigs of spain
Jamon Serrano Fermin
20-month cured spanish serrano ham from salamanca
Seleccion de Embutidos
A selection of all cured meats
Chorizo Iberico de Bellota
Cured pork chorizo from the legendary free range, acorn-fed, black-footed iberico pigs of spain
Salchichon Iberico de Bellota
Cured acorn-fed pork sausage

Sopas y Ensaladas
Ensalada Verde con Tomates, Cebolla, Aceitunas y Piparras
Mixed greens with tomatoes, onion, olives and piparra peppers with sherry dressing
Cebolla Asada con Valedón
Manzanas con Hinojo y Queso Manchego
Sliced apple and fennel salad with manchego cheese, walnuts and sherry dressing
Ensalada de Remolacha
Red beet salad with citrus, pistachios and valdeon cheese
Ensaladilla Ucraniana
The ultimate spanish tapa: potato salad with imported conserved tuna, carrots, peas, and mayonnaise
Ensalada Bruselas
Gazpacho de Remolacha con Queso de Cabra
classic chilled spanish soup made of beets and tomatoes with goat cheese and pistachios
Sopa de Pescado
Traditional fisherman's soup made of mussels, shrimp and clams

Verduras
Tortilla de Patatas Clasica
Spanish omelet with confit potatoes and onions
Espinacas a la Catalana
Sauteed spinach, pine nuts, raisins and apples
Escalivada
Roasted red pepper, onion and eggplant with sherry dressing
Endibias con Queso de Cabra y Naranjas
Endives, goat cheese,oranges and almonds
Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos de Queso
Seared piquillo peppers filled with cana de cabra goat cheese
Coliflor Salteada con Aceitunas y Datiles
Sauteed cauliflower with dates and olives
Empedrat de Mongetes
Garbanzos Tichi

Frituras
Croquetas de Pollo
Traditional chicken fritters
Patatas Bravas
A Jaleo favorite: fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli
Chistorra Envuelta en Patata Frita
Slightly spicy chorizo wrapped in crispy potato with membrillo alioli
Datiles con Tocino 'Como Hace Todo el Mundo'
Fried bacon-wrapped dates served with an apple-mustard sauce
Berenjenas a la Malaguena con Miel
Crispy japanese eggplant, finished with organic honey and lemon zest

Carnes y Mariscos
Gambas al Ajillo
The very, very famous tapa of shrimp sauteed with garlic
Rossejat
Traditional 'paella' of toasted pasta with head on shrimp and squid
Calamares en su Tinta
Basque-style squid with rice and squid ink sauce
Conejo en Salmorejo con Pure de Albaricoques
Canary-islands-style marinated rabbit confit with apricot puree
Pulpo a la Gallega
Boiled octopus with peewee potatoes, pimenton and olive oil
Carne Asada con Piquillos
Grilled flat iron steak with confitpiquillo peppers
Pollo con Pisto y Salsa de Ajillo
Grilled chicken thigh with stewed vegetables and garlic sauce
Salmon de Mejillones
Seared salmon with grilled asparagus, mussel saffron cream sauce and leek oil
Butifarra Casera con Mongetes
Grilled house-made pork sausage with sauteed white beans
Chorizo Casero con Pure de Patatas al Aceite de Oliva
House made traditional chorizo with olive oil mashed potatoes and piquillo confit
Costillas Moruno
Grilled Moruno spiced Iberico pork ribs served with potato puree
Vieiras Calabaza
Seared scallops with butternut squash puree with shaved fennel, apple and pumpkin seeds.
Canelones de Cerdo Gratinados con Salsa de Bechamel
'canelones' stuffed with pork and bechamel

Paella y Arroces
Arroz a Banda con Gambas
Paella Valenciana
Arroz de Pollo con Verduras y Setas
Arroz de Setas y Verduras
Mar y Montana

Postres
Flan al Estilo Tradicional de Mama Marisa con Espuma de Crema Catalana
A classic spanish custard with 'espuma' of catalan cream and oranges
Arroz con Leche
Arroz espuma, caramelized rice

Non- Alcoholic Beverages
Mexican Coca-Cola
Kas Limon
Mexican Sprite
Sparkling Sant Aniol
Still San Aniol

Alcoholic Beverages - Cocktails (Alcohol)
Sangria Tinta La Sueca for Two
Sangria Rosada Large
Margarita Donostiarra for Two
Cava Sangria Large
Margarita Donostiarra Large
Sangria Tinta La Sueca Large
Ultimate Gin & Tonic for Two

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Wine Packages
Copa Jerez Trio
Manzanilla Fina Miraflores M.Ant.De la Riva(750ml), Palomino FinoAmontillado Almacenista del Puerto G.Obregón Lustau (500ml), Palomino FinoDorado César Florido (375ml), Moscatel de Alejandría NV
Atalier Trio
3 X Atalier Raul Perez, Albarino
Elegant Rioja Trio
Viña Tondonia Reserva López de Heredia, Tempranillo, (others)Imperial Gran Reserva CVNE, Tempranillo, (Mazuelo, Graciano)El Arca Bodegas Queirón, Garnacha
Galicia Trio
Cepas Vellas DO Ferreiro, AlbariñoLouro Rafa Palacios, GodelloLa Penitencia Raúl Pérez, Mencía
Jose Cuvee Trio
3 x Cuvee Jose Raventos
Ole Trio
Manzanilla Fina Saca Borbon, Palomino FinoLiquid Geography, Garnacha RoseVara y Pulgar , Tintilla de Rota
Premium L.M.F. Trio
O Esteiro Albamar, Caiño, Espadeiro, MencíaPaixar, MenciaVeratón Alto Moncayo, Garnacha
Raventos Trio
Blanc de Blancs Raventos Cuvee Jose Raventos De Nit Rose Brut Raventos
Sherry Trio
M. Ant. de La Riva Manzanilla Fina, Lustau Escuadrilla Amontillado, Wellington 20yr Palo Cortado
Spectrum Trio
Guímaro, Mencía 
Louro Rafa Palacios, GodelloEl Pícaro Matsu, Tinta de Toro
Tinto Trio
Finca El Peruco Goyo García Viadero, TempranilloLas Gundiñas Raúl Pérez, Mencía, Sousón, Garnacha TintoreraFinca Dofi Álvaro Palacios, Garnacha, (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah)
Ultreia Trio
3 x St.Jaques Raúl Pérez, Mencía

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Fortified
Amontillado Aurora Yuste (500ml), Palomino Fino
Impressive amontillado with aromas and flavors of toasted almonds, salt, dates, and wood. It is beautifully balanced with a tangy acidity.
Fino En Rama Tío Pepe" 2021 González Byass (375ml), Palomino Fino
A selection from the best butts of the famous Tio Pepe. Yeasty and saline character.
Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana, Hidalgo-La Gitana
First single vineyard Manzanilla, from Pago Miraflores, and aged 10 years under the 'flor'. Imagine your drinking Chablis.
Oloroso 15 Años Maestro Sierra (375ml), Palomino Fino
From one of the most boutique sherry bodegas, all done by hand. Medium-bodied, with a surprising lightness and ease to it
Palo Cortado Península Lustau , Palomino Fino
The mystery of a Palo Cortado, lots of complexity in a glass. Very elegant, dry with medium acidity

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Sparkling
De Nit Rosé Brut Raventós i Blanc, Macabeo, Xarel·lo, (Parellada, Monastrell) 2018
The most exciting sparkling rosé in the market. Better if you drink "at night". Delicate and elegant.
Balma Brut Nature Reserva Mas Bertran, Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada 2016
The tradition in a glass. White fruit notes and hazelnut. Elegant and creamy with vibrant minerality.

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - White
Atalier Raúl Pérez, Albariño 2020
An example of the ecstatic heights that old-vine Albariño can reach when treated with the respect, care, and patience it deserves. It's an ocean of deliciousness.
As de Mirabras Barbadillo, Palomino Fino 2019
The identity of a still Palomino. Salty, green apple and olive oil. Seafood please.
Avancia, Godello 2020
The closest you can get to Cali Chardonnay. Complex, smoky, creamy and mineral tones.
Gañeta Txakolina, Honadarribi Zuri 2020
Traditional txakolina, Green Apple notes, crisp, vibrant and a Kiss of spritz
L'Orni Vins de Pedra, Chardonnay 2019
Fresh, round and balanced chardonnay.
Monopole Clásico CVNE, Viura, (Manzanilla) 2016
From and old recipe back in the 70's. Bright, salty and subtle oakiness.
Mus Miguel Arroyo, Verdejo 2020
Aroma of white flowers, fresh, expressive fruit, citrus and mango, dried herbs. Juicy and balanced.
Serea Pedralonga, Albariño 2020
A unique Albariño planted in granite soil. Wet stone, sea breeze notes and pungent acidity.
Via Terra Edetària, Garnacha Blanca 2019
The purity of a white garnacha. Mineral, pears and depth.

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Rose
Liquid Geography Compañia Vinos Atlánticos, Garnacha 2020
Delicious "Pink Water". A collaboration with Ole&Obrigado and World Central Kitchen

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Red
Contino Reserva, Tempranillo 2014
One of the most stylish Rioja reservas from a single vineyard in Rioja Alavesa. Pure and refined.
La Montesa Palacios Remondo, Garnacha, (Tempranillo, Mazuelo) 2017
Álvaro Palacios went back to the roots, and show the Mediterranean character of the Garnacha. Pure and delicate.
Allende, Tempranillo 2015
Terroir driven Tempranillo in the heart of Rioja Alta. It is serious and lively on the mouth with power and a great balance
Artigas Bodegas Mas Alta,Garnacha,Cariñena, (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2017
A brighter and lighter approach in Priorat. Delicate, fragrant but without losing tipicity of the Licorella "Schist"
Ca'n Verdura, Mantonegro, (Blend) 2020
Wild dark fruit, violete and savory spices. Silky and elegant. A new project from Mallorca.
Emilio Moro, Tempranillo 2017
3 generations with roots in the Ribera del Duero, who have spent their lives discovering the characteristics of its terroir.
Le Naturel Vintae, Garnacha 2020
Unoaked garnacha, with tons of red fruit notes, (strawberry), floral and dried herbs. Juicy and refreshing.
Ultreia Petra Raúl Pérez, Mencía 2011
Clean, with floral delicate notes, red cherry and mineral tones. For Pinot Noir lovers.
Vara y Pulgar Compañía de Vinos Atlánticos, Tintilla de Rota 2014
Yes there's red wine in Jerez. Juicy, dry herbs and chalkiness. Do you like Châteauneuf du Pape
Veratón Alto Moncayo, Garnacha 2018
Definitely for Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers. Full, rich and bold.

Alcoholic Beverages - Wine (Alcohol) - Dessert
Cesar Florido Dorado
Apricots, roses, saffron. It tastes like liquid gold.
East India Lustau
With aromas of burnt sugar, spices, raisins, chocolate, walnuts, orange peel, this is perfect with dessert or as a digestive.

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Recent Reviews

Jaleo DC never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, the energy is vibrant and welcoming, and the space perfectly captures that lively Spanish spirit. The tapas are consistently outstanding full of flavor, beautifully presented, and perfect for sharing for 4. Every dish we tried was a hit, especially the classics and the seasonal specials.
The service truly sets Jaleo apart. Dajir our server was Attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, the staff makes you feel...
February 2026
Under-rated restaurant with something for everyone. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and the servers were kind and attentive. I did not have to wait long for my dishes to come, even on a busy day like Valentine's Day. My only complaint is the short rib was a little over-salted but not a big deal!
February 2026
A family gathering. Great service and food was delicious. Best for sharing plates. Love the location. Very comfortable seating - good restaurant design, sophisticated but not pretentious.
January 2026

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Jaleo by José Andrés

480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
(202) 628-7949