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Jaleo
Spanish
José Andrés launched his American empire here, and this Penn Quarter tapas bar has been loud and full of energy ever since. The dining room goes heavy on tile, glass, and art, which sets the mood before the vermouth list even arrives. Sangria and sherry are smart starts, and the bacalao fritters and olive-oil ice cream over grapefruit granita are reasons to stay long past the last small plate.
The awards strongest first
- AAA Three Diamonds
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Washingtonian Where to Eat Near the National Mall
One number, weighted & current 80
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Calamares
“Start with marinated olives and aged Manchego cheese and work your way toward their fresh seafood, like their calamares and su tinta, or squid with rice and a squid ink sauce.”
Michelin Guide -
Paella valenciana
“Chicken fritters are noteworthy, as are bigger plates like paella Valenciana with rabbit”
Michelin Guide -
Bacalao fritters
“When it comes to the menu, a special shout-out is owed to feather-light bacalao fritters”
Washingtonian -
Olive-oil ice cream
“Don’t skip dessert, particularly the spectacular olive-oil ice cream atop grapefruit granita and the chocolate custard with caramelized bread.”
Washingtonian
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