Ordered the paella and was not impressed at all. The shrimp were like bait shrimp (small). The drinks seemed watered down. Service was descent but the food was not at the Jose Andres quality I have previously experienced.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Sergio Kestler
Trendy place!! Equally amazing eats! A must try!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Butifarra Casera Con Mongetes, Cheese Plate, Patatas Bravas, Bikini De Sobrasada Ibérica, Carne Asada Con Piquillos
Dave Liao
Rolina was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esmirna Rodriguez
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Paella Valenciana, Croquetas De Pollo, Patatas Bravas, Bikini De Sobrasada Ibérica, Iberico Jamon, Flan De Huevo
Jaleo Chicago is quickly becoming our go-to place for dinner and drinks. The food and service are consistently excellent, and the restaurant seems to be well-run by competent and caring staff members.
kathy
The food and drinks were amazing! The atmosphere is open and welcoming. I'll be backDietary restrictions: Quite a few Gluten free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BrianH
Had Jose's way. Everything was excellent and great spirit pairing. The salad was pure tastes of summer in Spain. And the pork loin was perfectly seasoned and accompanied by suaces. Great experience
Mauricio Baiano
I had a great brunch at Jaleo. The food was delicious and the portions were just right. The aperol spritz was refreshing and paired well with the food.The restaurant was a bit empty, which was surprising for a Saturday afternoon. I guess the cold weather in Chicago kept people at home. However, this also meant that the service was fast and attentive. The bartender was very friendly and we had a nice conversation. He gave me some recommendations for other dishes to try next time.Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I would definitely come back. This place is great for tapas lovers.
SerendipityCreator
Fun spot! Service was great. The fried bacon wrap dates were amazing. Peppers stuffed with goat cheese also delicious. Loved the sangria. Disappointed with the paella. The chicken in it had a lot of bones and very little meat and the rabbit was overcooked.
Sean Ohlinger
We wonderful evening out and a couple minor issues dropped this down to a 4 star. We choice to do the special Valentine's tasting menu and a few of the dishes were not quite as described, ordered, or just a little on the salty side.Also a nice surprise was that Wednesday's, Jaleo was offering 1/2 price wine bottles which we could not pass up. Our server was very knowledgeable and steered us to a dry rose which was aerated while poured.
Food was just ok decor was nothing special service was fine. But for the price cafe ba ba Reba blows this place away for much better food way better atmosphere and overall just a way better place to go
ThomasB
I had a busser take away our plates and silverware. When the next course came had to wait 10 minutes for the server to show up again to get new plates and silverware. The food was decent, over priced for what it is, but decent. Very acidic. Presentation was very good. I'd rate this place overall between 3-3.5
Kyle Brooks
It was okay, I know paella isn't easy and maybe my standards are high. But I've had paella in Spain and this just made me miss it more. There wasn't a soccarat, it was just burnt a little in the bottom. The papas bravas were okay, but just not the same. And the croquetas de pollo were good, but I was super surprised that they didn't have croquetas de jamón as that is a super standard thing in Spanish cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mark da Silva
Average food. Overpriced but service and atmosphere are decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Gambas Al Ajillo, Tomato Bread, Patatas Bravas, Iberico Jamon
Martin
Although the staff were very kind and friendly, the food was not really good. Most of the food was cold (the croquetas, bravas, and others were cold) and very small portions (for example: 8 olives $7 ) The patatas bravas were the worst patatas bravas I have eaten in my life. Quality, quantity, and price was not in line. It is not a good place for business dinners.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Paella, Croquetas De Pollo, Pollo, Tomato Bread, Patatas Bravas, Berenjenas Fritas A la Malagueña
Ordered the paella and was not impressed at all. The shrimp were like bait shrimp (small). The drinks seemed watered down. Service was descent but the food was not at the Jose Andres quality I have previously experienced.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Trendy place!! Equally amazing eats! A must try!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Butifarra Casera Con Mongetes, Cheese Plate, Patatas Bravas, Bikini De Sobrasada Ibérica, Carne Asada Con Piquillos
Rolina was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus, Paella Valenciana, Croquetas De Pollo, Patatas Bravas, Bikini De Sobrasada Ibérica, Iberico Jamon, Flan De Huevo
Jaleo Chicago is quickly becoming our go-to place for dinner and drinks. The food and service are consistently excellent, and the restaurant seems to be well-run by competent and caring staff members.
The food and drinks were amazing! The atmosphere is open and welcoming. I'll be backDietary restrictions: Quite a few Gluten free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had Jose's way. Everything was excellent and great spirit pairing. The salad was pure tastes of summer in Spain. And the pork loin was perfectly seasoned and accompanied by suaces. Great experience
I had a great brunch at Jaleo. The food was delicious and the portions were just right. The aperol spritz was refreshing and paired well with the food.The restaurant was a bit empty, which was surprising for a Saturday afternoon. I guess the cold weather in Chicago kept people at home. However, this also meant that the service was fast and attentive. The bartender was very friendly and we had a nice conversation. He gave me some recommendations for other dishes to try next time.Overall, I had a wonderful experience and I would definitely come back. This place is great for tapas lovers.
Fun spot! Service was great. The fried bacon wrap dates were amazing. Peppers stuffed with goat cheese also delicious. Loved the sangria. Disappointed with the paella. The chicken in it had a lot of bones and very little meat and the rabbit was overcooked.
We wonderful evening out and a couple minor issues dropped this down to a 4 star. We choice to do the special Valentine's tasting menu and a few of the dishes were not quite as described, ordered, or just a little on the salty side.Also a nice surprise was that Wednesday's, Jaleo was offering 1/2 price wine bottles which we could not pass up. Our server was very knowledgeable and steered us to a dry rose which was aerated while poured.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Food was just ok decor was nothing special service was fine. But for the price cafe ba ba Reba blows this place away for much better food way better atmosphere and overall just a way better place to go
I had a busser take away our plates and silverware. When the next course came had to wait 10 minutes for the server to show up again to get new plates and silverware. The food was decent, over priced for what it is, but decent. Very acidic. Presentation was very good. I'd rate this place overall between 3-3.5
It was okay, I know paella isn't easy and maybe my standards are high. But I've had paella in Spain and this just made me miss it more. There wasn't a soccarat, it was just burnt a little in the bottom. The papas bravas were okay, but just not the same. And the croquetas de pollo were good, but I was super surprised that they didn't have croquetas de jamón as that is a super standard thing in Spanish cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Average food. Overpriced but service and atmosphere are decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Croquetas De Pollo, Gambas Al Ajillo, Tomato Bread, Patatas Bravas, Iberico Jamon
Although the staff were very kind and friendly, the food was not really good. Most of the food was cold (the croquetas, bravas, and others were cold) and very small portions (for example: 8 olives $7 ) The patatas bravas were the worst patatas bravas I have eaten in my life. Quality, quantity, and price was not in line. It is not a good place for business dinners.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Traditional Paella, Croquetas De Pollo, Pollo, Tomato Bread, Patatas Bravas, Berenjenas Fritas A la Malagueña