Jaleo by José Andrés

1482 E Buena Vista Dr, Orlando
(321) 348-3211

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Luna S

Fantastic tasting menu! Highly recommend the one with the chimichurri mussels and lamb chops. I will keep the rest a surprise but it is worth ordering. These two were the best of its kind we’ve ever had. The mussels are something spectacular, cooked to perfection. Their beet gazpacho is wonderful too. Servise is impeccable as well. Desserts too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan with Crema Catalana, Jamón Ibérico, Gazpacho Al Estilo Algeciras, Carne Asada Con Piquillos Confitados

Amy-Lynn Vanacore

Amazing table, Excellent food but above everything is Ella from Australia’s guest service. She was wonderful. I will be back for her service and the support she offered her team she gave service and leadership above and beyond.

Thank you Ella

Dietary restrictions: The Allergy menu was great!! Ella and the whole team of servers made me feel comfortable and safe

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Endivias Con Queso De Cabra Y Naranjas, Croquetas De Pollo, Pan De Cristal Con Tomate, Jamón Ibérico, Stuffed Olives with Piquillo Pepper and Anchovy, Gambas Al Ajillo, Carne Asada Con Piquillos Confitados, Salad, Tapas

Camilo Moreno

Confusing service a times but the staff is super amazing.
Don't think about it. ORDER THE TARTA DE QUESO VASCA.
Trust me. Life changing! I wouldve added a picture but it looked too good. And it tasted even better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Pan De Cristal Con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, Carne Asada Con Piquillos Confitados, Steak, Tapas

Ann Gramma

3 of us vacationing in Disney had dinner here. We enjoy sharing so it was the perfect fit for us! I didn’t remember to take pics, but the food was great, and there was plenty of it! We shared 6 items and were comfortably full at the end of our meal.

I plan to take my husband here when we are in Disney together later this year!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan with Crema Catalana, Croquetas De Pollo, Cheese Plate, Tapas

Luis Salomon (Elsalo97)

Best Spanish food in Orlando. thank eric for the excellent service. we will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Patatas Bravas

Maritza Gonzalez

We celebrated our anniversary here and it was a great experience! I unfortunately do not remember our servers name but he was very friendly and had a million dollar smile. Some of the tapas we had were the croquetas de pollo, patatas bravas, garlic shrimp, the selection of spanish cheeses and the paella. Everything was fresh and delicious. There was live music and Flamenco dancers adding to the festive atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious night out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Cheese Plate, Jamón Ibérico, Patatas Bravas, Tapas, Garlic Shrimp

Angel Pozas

If I have to define this place the word is tourist scam. I was there last Saturday, November 3, and I'm already telling you that I won't be coming back even if they invite me. The first thing before entering is two ladies attracting the public by dancing sevillanas in the street as an attraction for the public, which doesn't seem bad to me but then it doesn't surprise me that they know us out there only for the sevillanas, guitars, etc. We are promoting the typical Spanish stereotype. Then it's time to order and I ask the waiter for a grilled octopus whose price is 26 turkeys and some croquettes (5). I had previously asked the waiter if that was a tapa or a plate and he told me which plate. He brings me the octopus first because he had forgotten to write down the croquettes. The non-existent and tasteless octopus. Just two octopus legs that wouldn't even be 50 grams. While I was waiting for the octopus, a very kind lady walked by with a leg of ham and without saying anything, she began to cut a little bit of ham and put it on what looked like a tiny piece of toast to which she added oil and tomato, nothing exotic. Since I had ordered a beer, I thought, in true Spanish style, that this was the tapa they gave you. Nowhere do they tell me that this has a price if I take it for only 17 more bucks. After waiting about half an hour for them to give me the croquettes that they had forgotten, they finally arrive and I discover that they are mini croquettes for more than three dollars a piece. By the way, I have eaten better croquettes than those in any dive bar in Spain, which were incredibly salty. It's true that they were made of ham, but I've had better ones in other places and they weren't that salty. Anyway, with an almost empty stomach, more than terrible attention, I ask for the bill and here comes the final fireworks. 10 dollars for the beer, 17 for the bullshit tapa, 26 bucks for the octopus and another 18 bucks for the croquettes, plus the taxes plus the fucking tip that I could have saved for bad service, I ended up paying more than 80 dollars in the end. We already know where Mr. José Andrés gets the money to feed the poor around the world. Run away as soon as you see this name, your wallet would thank you.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Croquetas de

Jacqueline Weisser

Fabulous meal experience! Food was excellent. Timing of food arrival = great pace. Recommendations from server Andrew were spot on! Highly recommend you try! Andrew was phenomenal- ask for his section!

Air conditioning could be a bit cooler is the only negative if you consider that a negative. Could be the outside temp that affected

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jill Coleman

Service and food were phenomenal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John S

Jaleo truly impresses in every aspect, delivering an unforgettable dining experience. The variety on the menu ensures something for everyone—even our picky little 6 year old found a favorite. Surprisingly, the hot dog had a special flavor to it! While the menu is more geared toward adults, our 10-year-old dove right in, devouring the Tuna en cono and Gambas en ajo like a seasoned foodie. He’s now a loyal Jaleo fan, and he’s been back enjoying his favorites, seconds if not thirds, of the savory Pulpo a la Brasa and Gambas – which are a must-try. And if you go Friday's - enjoy the show.
But where Jaleo really shines is in the exceptional service. The team goes above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable, and we can’t thank Ms. Ella and Mr. Gabriel enough for their attention to detail. Their pursuit of distinction is evident in every interaction and reflected in their team members. Over time, we’ve come to know a few staff members who have quickly become our favorites.
Winnie, thank you for guiding us through the menu on our first visit, and for always finding ways to enhance our experience—front row seats to the Dream drone show were a fantastic touch! Although the show got rained out, your thoughtful gesture of a return voucher was deeply appreciated.
That’s how we met Andrew. Andrew, thank you for your tapas and wine pairings. Your recommendations were - spot on! Thanks for expanding my son’s palate a bit with sea bass dinner - he very much enjoyed it, and for showing him how to impress with a presidential handshake. You really left a lasting impression on him.
Last but certainly not least, Erik—thank you for your thoughtful margarita pairings and wine suggestions to go with our tapas. Your tempranillo recommendation hit the spot, and we loved the front-row view you arranged for us during the Dream drone show. The third time was definitely a charm.
We look forward to hanging out with you all again, especially in October, when we’ll be celebrating three generations of birthdays. See you soon!
Abrazos from John Sr., Astrid, John Alex, Jr. and Michael

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan with Crema Catalana, Endivias Con Queso De Cabra Y Naranjas, Gambas Al Ajillo, Pan Con Chocolate, Tapas, Garlic Shrimp

Carlton R

Decent! While I think this restaurant has lots to offer, I unfortunately am not a fan of how the experience worked. So for starters, it’s a tapas style restaurant so I’d recommend getting at least three tapas to have a decent size meal. There is an option to have an experience which I think I should have done as it would have been a much better experience. The ambiance was really cool and the service was good! The food was pretty good but it can be very pricey!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Steak, Tapas

F SV

Regrettable experience. Expensive, very expensive for the type, quantity and quality of food. Pretentious. Terribly noisy place. If this is what the famous chef is selling as a reference for Spanish food... A real scam.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Matt Brown

Nice space, big and loud, but pretty.
Our server Rafael was attentive and knowledgeable, a pleasure.
The tasting menu was full of fantastic bites, and was much more food than anticipated.
Just happened to be a Wednesday, so we got a half priced bottle of wine. Much better value than expected, food and service incredible. Would return for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anne-Gael Madore

We had the most amazing experience. We were 6 people coming into Jaleo not knowing how or what to order and Rafael was the most amazing waiter. We gave him a budget per person and he TOOK CARE of us. We told him what our dietary restrictions were and he worked with the chef to give us the most amazing experience. Rafael is a gem and knows how to make you feel like a valued customer!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Pan De Cristal Con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, Tapas

Jose Agustin Amengual R

It is a very expensive restaurant for the amount of there dishes for a typical Spanish restaurant; it's like a nouvelle cuisine style.
A tiny portion, for example, El Cono de Cabra con membrillo y nueces 5 $.
El pulpo a la brasa ver small as well.
We might go again just to try the paella?.The price of Spanish Wine ? is on the high side as well $$$

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

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