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Jaleo

8.2/10 Penn Quarter · $$ · Washington, DC

Jose Andres Spanish tapas

Jose Andres Spanish tapas. Lively, sharable, date-friendly.

Why Jaleo works for a date

If you're looking for a first date spot in Penn Quarter, Jaleo is one of our highest-rated picks in the DatingDex directory. It scored 8.2/10 from real DC daters — not an algorithm, not sponsored placement. Daters specifically highlighted the vibe, the pacing, and how easy it was to actually talk to the person across the table.

📍 Address: 480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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