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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.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Washingtonian Where to Eat Near the National Mall
One number, weighted & current 74
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Bacalao fritters Washingtonian
- Potato-confit tortillas Washingtonian
- Paella Valenciana with rabbit Michelin Guide
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