Jaleo Crystal City

4.3 (3448)

$30 and under

Spanish

2250 A Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

THANK YOU
CRYSTAL CITY!
It has been a pleasure to serve you
the last 17 years. We hope to see you
again soon, and you can still enjoy
the best of Spain at our DC location
located at 7th & E Streets NW.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.jaleo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
José Andrés; Head Chef, John Heinke
Catering
Catering on a whole new level; José Andrés Catering elevates catering and event planning to new heights in the Washington, DC area and beyond. Now you can experience the inspired creations of celebrated chef José Andrés at your own party or venue. Visit us for more information at www.joseandrescatering.com, or call us at (703) 413-8181.
Private party facilities
At Jaleo Crystal City, we offer a variety of spaces for your special event. Whether your celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we can accommodate all your needs. From 20 to 120, let our team ensure the success of your next private function!

Location
2250 A Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Area
Arlington
Cross street
23rd Street
Parking Details
There are two garages, one around the corner on 23rd, and one immediately north on Crystal Drive. Parking is complimentary after 4 pm weekdays and all weekend. We offer one hour validation for our daytime guests at the garage on Crystal Drive. <br />
Public transport
We are a 5 minute walk from the Crystal City Metro Station, located on the Yellow and Blue Lines. To reach us, exit the Metro, go left on 18th St., right on Crystal Drive, and walk 5 blocks to 23rd Street, finding us on the right. Or come halfway up the escalator, left into the Shops, and proceed to 23rd St., turning left to Crystal Drive.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Jaleo Crystal City.

4.3

(3448)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
2.0Value

Noise • Moderate

3,448 Reviews

AW
AuntieWheat Gold
Washington, D.C. Area37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 October 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our anniversary, as we had met at JALEO seven years before, and said goodbye to our favorite of Jose Andres’s locations. It was wonderful to see my favorite staff and managers and learn to which restaurants they will be going so we can follow them as well as begin to frequent some of the restaurants in Penn Quarter. We enjoy nothing more than the relaxed and festive JALEO and it sister restaurants, and the fantastic food and service at each. Meanwhile, we want to thank all the dedicated personnel a Crystal City for providing special experiences even when we just dropped in. We love you and we’re going to miss you.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad to have come and one of the last nights for Jaleo in Crystal City. Everyone was so wonderful
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Laura
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 October 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to visit this location as they were shuddering their doors after 17 years. After being quickly seated, we waited for approximately 15 minutes before we had to ask someone if we had a server. The gentleman checked with the front and said he would assist us. Although friendly, his service was horrible. He forgot orders, food arrived room temperature, incorrect dessert brought, and had to continously ask for the staples e.g., bread and dipping oil. A separate server came to our table and was instrumental in getting us the correct dessert. He was kind enough to clear our table which the busboys overlooked when walking thru the restaurant. This other waiter provided us with the check and chatted with us. He was outstanding and represented the restaurant well.
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Polly
Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is about to close. The building is being torn down. We had to have a last meal there, because it held so many good memories. The space is beautiful and the food is beyond compare. It struck us how incredible the ingredients are at Jose's restaurants. We hope he has a space in Arlington again soon.
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CMR1
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 October 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a terrible shame that this location is closing. Always great food and service.
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Doglover Gold
Washington, D.C. Area43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding at the Crystal City Jaleo, but with the restaurant closing soon this will be our last visit. One of the best restaurants in Arlington/Alexandria, it will be greatly missed.
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gostertag Gold
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Bummed that the VA location is closing! Always great food and sangria, fun date night or dinner with friends.
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TK
TomK
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 September 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad that this location is closing permanently in 6 days.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sad that they are closing this location.
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AndreaF Gold
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great restaurant and I'm sad to know it is closing at the end of this week. Hopefully, another one of their restaurants will return to the Northern Virginia area -- be it in Crystal City or even Alexandria. The staff here and the food have always been among the absolute best! Thank you!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.jaleo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
José Andrés; Head Chef, John Heinke
Catering
Catering on a whole new level; José Andrés Catering elevates catering and event planning to new heights in the Washington, DC area and beyond. Now you can experience the inspired creations of celebrated chef José Andrés at your own party or venue. Visit us for more information at www.joseandrescatering.com, or call us at (703) 413-8181.
Private party facilities
At Jaleo Crystal City, we offer a variety of spaces for your special event. Whether your celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, we can accommodate all your needs. From 20 to 120, let our team ensure the success of your next private function!

Location
2250 A Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Area
Arlington
Cross street
23rd Street
Parking Details
There are two garages, one around the corner on 23rd, and one immediately north on Crystal Drive. Parking is complimentary after 4 pm weekdays and all weekend. We offer one hour validation for our daytime guests at the garage on Crystal Drive. <br />
Public transport
We are a 5 minute walk from the Crystal City Metro Station, located on the Yellow and Blue Lines. To reach us, exit the Metro, go left on 18th St., right on Crystal Drive, and walk 5 blocks to 23rd Street, finding us on the right. Or come halfway up the escalator, left into the Shops, and proceed to 23rd St., turning left to Crystal Drive.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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