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Jaleo
Categories: Restaurants Spanish Restaurants Tapas/Small Plates Spanish, Tapas/Small Plates [Edit]
3708 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(702) 698-7950
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 5 pm - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
288 reviews for Jaleo
Review Highlights
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"Pan con tomate -tomato bread." In 18 reviews -
"We also ordered the bacon wrapped dates (yum." In 16 reviews -
"Jose Andres restaurants have the best gazpacho." In 31 reviews
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286 reviews in English
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Review from Nairi M.
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
5/20/2012
Jaleo is no Bazaar, but it's pretty damn close. During my last trip to Vegas, I somehow managed to snag a reservation at e by Jose Andres the DAY BEFORE I wanted to dine there, but I just couldn't drop $250 on one meal (especially after all the gluttony that occurred the evening before). I figured Jaleo wouldn't disappoint.
The way this joint is set up is pretty unique. It's inside the Cosmopolitan, and you take an escalator up to the umpteenth floor (or so it seems), and as you reach the top of the escalator (after following a bunch of signs that direct you toward the restaurants in the hotel/casino), the restaurant is right in front of you. There are no walls. It's just restaurant, in the middle of the casino. We were seated promptly (as we had a reservation). The service was excellent. The food was good, but like I said, it was no Bazaar.
Loved the iPad cocktail menu. Enjoyed the carne asada and shrimp dishes. The flan was pretty awesome as well (the flavor had a citrusy undertone, which was unique). -
Review from Odette C.
5/19/2012
Pop in for a quick bit after a 14 hour Grand Canyon bus tour around 10pm Monday night. This place was packed...
Ordered 7 items including 1/2 carafe of Sangria, bill came to $120 before tips.
Gambas al Ajillo (prawns) good sauce, prawns nice size I think there were 5 or 6 for $14
Carne Asada, grilled to a nice medium $16 (ok nothing special)
Pollo Croquettas, crispy on the outside and a nice creamy silky chicken on the inside. good
Canelones with pork and fois gras. Can't really taste the fois gras, taste like salted potatoes added to the pork. OK, not terrific
Rossejat...angel hair pasta pealla with prawns. This is my favorite dish. It's like angel hair pasta that's been cooked with prawn soup base. A steal @ $15Yummy for my tummy.
For dessert we had the flan. Very smooth texture. Pricey @ $12
Finally the Sangria we ordered had quite a kick. Not enough fruit for me but the taste is right. $25.00 -
Review from Kyu L.
4/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
i ate here for the first time this weekend and was uber excited to try this place out! i was disappointed for a handful of reasons...will i go back? probably not...vegas is kind of a mecca for food....so many different cuisines and types of food there, i definitely would not go back...
first off...its expensive...TOO expensive if you ask me...
i understand that spanish tapas and "tapas" in general are small plates with smaller portions BUT cmon man...how are you going to charge what you charge for this food?
so here is what i ordered...
mini burgers with peppers and alioli...these 3 sliders tasted like sliders. normal sliders...it supposed to be made from special spanish pigs, but they tasted like normal state side pigs to me.
pressed ham sando with manchego cheese and truffles...i really cant say anything negative about this sandwich...i loved it...like to the point where i could just order 3 or 4 orders and just eat them one by one...very truffley, very buttery, salty from the ham, and very cheesy...great sandwich indeed.
spanish omelet with potatoes and onions...i make this at home all the time. its just an omelet with runny egg and 5 slices of thin potato slices in there...wth? so boring.
homemade pork sausage stew with pearl onions and mushrooms...i really wanted to like this dish, but for as much flavor that there was here...it was overpoweringly salty...like to the point where i wanted to gag salty...
seared scallops with romesco sauce...these scallops were cooked well...they give you 2 scallops for 15 bucks...at Yardhouse you order extra scallops with their tomato cream sauce and its 20 bucks for 8 scallops the same size and taste similar...
grilled skirt steak with pepper confit...overcooked. and chewy. not great in any way.
im reading that the service there is phenomenal...our servers werent. they werent bad in any way, but i mean cmon....thats your job...so just do it...
oh yeah...not only did i get a mean stomach ache and indigestion that kept me up all night...my g.f. ended up yacking from the food as well...i dunno what it was exactly, but something was not cooked right...i eat spanish tapas all over the place and im always fine to go the next day...not hunched over the porcelain bowl the next morning...
(why 2 stars? like i wrote earlier. that pressed ham sandwich with truffle and manchego is truly a delight. take my advice and just order 4 of them and go about your trip) -
Review from Sneha P.
Corona, CA
5/25/2012
Gazpacho and steamed mussels were AMAZING. Octopus was ok, nothing too amazing. Portion sizes are sized so that multiple dishes are ordered. Service was helpful and friendly; little slow though. Must try!
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Review from Brian B.
Portland, OR
5/21/2012
Over was very unimpressed. I understand the thought process of using an iPad for drink menus but when there are 6 of you at a table with just one, we wasted a lot of time. Secondly. The food was mediocre at best. The potato wrapped chorizo looked like a potato chip wrapped miniature weenie and pretty much tasted that way. Like something served at a Super Bowl party. The scallops had a ton of sand in them Bleck. Over all I would never recommend this place to anyone. Sorry
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Review from Janice C.
Las Vegas, NV
5/18/2012
This is a very sexy looking restaurant. Cosmo is already a sexy hotel so it's no wonder it is located here. Used to work at a tapas place so I was already familiar with the cuisine and let me just say, it doesn't get better. Had some lamb that was just roasted for about 12 hours or so on a spit right there in the dining room. Shrimps, mushrooms, cannellonis that were just velvety delicious. It was all just amazing. Dessert topped it off with chocolate, crumbles, mousse, and evoo. My server was informative but not overbearing, which I appreciate. That and my cousin was very cool company. Definately want to go back and have another awesome meal here.
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Review from Michael C.
Huntington Beach, CA
4/26/2012
I am a HUGE fan of Spanish food and Jose Andres - I was really looking forward to eating at Jaleo but was really disappointed in all facets except the service. The waiter was great and explained everything very nicely. Unfortunately the food came out slow, it wasn't very tasty, I felt it was overpriced for the portion sizes (yes I realize these are tapas), and the specials (paella with rabbit) even fell flat. On the plus side they had a good drink menu and the atmospshere is very nice. Thank god for the pizza stand next door because after spending $200 for 2 people (only 1 drink each) I left starving.
Visited December 2011 -
Review from Katy L.
4/14/2012 3 photos
Jose Andres my dear, you certainly had me at Bazaar! That is why when I heard that he had a restaurant in Vegas, I was like "WE GO TO DO IT!!!!" Yes.. I even said it like that... I just get overly excited about food and my Jose! Hehe.. yes.. it is like that now.. PLUS.. I am a bigger sucker for Spanish tapas.. any experience that allows me to nibble and share different small meals and something modern, I will be ALL OVER IT.
Jaleo is located in the Cosmopolitan Hotel and it is a restaurant where it allows you to enjoy a variety of small plates, enjoy authentic paellas, superb sangria, and a wide selection of the finest Spanish cheeses, wines, and Sherries, all in a lively, casual atmosphere. It is definitely more of a casual environment, if you don't wear anything fancy, you don't feel out of place at all which is nice for tourists.
Service- Good and efficient. Changes your plate after a few meals which I like when waiters do on their own.
Now lets talk about the food:
Sangria- We ordered the red sangria of course full of flavor but DAYAM that stuff is strong. I don't know if they don't add enough ice or they add a ton of wine but yea.. REALLY strong. I could hold my liquour and I was already pretty buzzed after 2 drinks..
Pan con tomate with jamón Serrano Fermín- Basically a nice rustic bread with a spread of tomato sauce and a slice of ham on top. So basic, so simple, but oh so good! I would recommend you get the one with manchego cheese if you love your cheese. The pair with the saltiness of the cheese is delish!
Croquetas de pollo- Traditional chicken fritters.. this was okay. Basically taste like chicken croquettes, same fried batter as the croquettes. Nothing special or out of this world.
Chistorra envuelta en patata frita- Slightly spicy chorizo wrapped in crispy potato. This is a must get at Jaleo. It is so cute! Its like little mini chorizos wrapped around by a potato chip and served on a tooth pick. I love the saltiness of the tiny chorizo and the crunchiness of the potato. Together is great!
Empanadillas de brandada de bacalao- 'Empanada' of cod brandade with honey, delicious delicious delicious. Careful when you eat this cause its all gooey brandade inside. For some reason I thought it was be actual fish pieces inside but it is basically liquid fish. Sounds weird but its good!
Gambas al ajillo- The very, very famous tapa of shrimp sautéed with garlic. Deliciously garlicky perfectly cooked shrimp!
Butifarra casera con mongetes 'Daniel Patrick Moynihan'- Homemade grilled pork sausage with sautéed white beans. Who doesn't like sausage with beans.. definitely homey and rustic taste.
Paella de pollo y lobster- Lobster paella is super salty. I was really disappointed by this dish. It was just regular paella, hardly any lobster meat, and just super salty!!
Flan al estilo tradicional de mamá Marisa con espuma de crema catalana- A classic Spanish custard with 'espuma' of Catalan cream and oranges. Man.. the texture of the flat is firm custardy, it is sweet, plus the sourness of the oranges is delicious! Not too sweet which is how I like my dessert.
Overall good and fun meal that is not crazy inventive but interesting to see his take on Spanish tapas in a different perspective. I would come back here again to try other dishes next time! -
Review from Kwiri Y.
3/23/2012 1 photo
Yes... I would plan a trip to Vegas JUST to try Jose Andres!
Not sure how I can review Jaleo...
The service is excellent as always with all the Jose Andres staff but in terms of food, I was bit disappointed.
Las Vegas... in the best Cosmopolitan Hotel, I expected slightly more...
The highlight on the menu really was the most plain items on the menu:
Pan con tomate, Toasted slices of rustic bread brushed Pasamontes Manche & Croquetas de pollo Traditional chicken fritters. Yes... It came out in a shoe and kept me entertained.
The soup Gazpacho de remolacha con queso de cabra y naranjas, Chilled red beet soup with goat cheese and oranges definitely acquire unique taste... It was interesting.
The ambiance is interesting but I still would put Baazar at SLS hotel in beverly hills way above Jaleo. ( Sorry guys!)
I'm definitely interested in going back to try e by Jose Andres though. -
Review from jody z.
Denver, CO
4/12/2012
I wouldn't return. The food wasn't as inventive, or put together as I expect from Chef Andres, perhaps we didn't select the best options. The portions were quite small, even for tapas. They all seemed slapped together too...when you are paying $15-30 a tapa I expect a bit of care...
We asked to switch tables after being seated directly behind a noisy server station. We asked the server if we could keep him and he said the new table would be "a little too far" what?? seriously?
We hadn't even ordered any food at this point, and then our new server came over, and with no introduction, or "sorry the other table was noisy, is this table better? she simply just said "do you want to add anything?" She seemed like more of an order taker than a server, with other tables around us too.
Overall, the servers seemed to be more into socializing with eachother, even the managers. We had a female manager circle around our table twice, and she asked a table of two older genteman twice how everything was, but never stopped by us once, or any other tables in the area, that we noticed.
We felt like we were more at the Plant Hollywoood of Tapas....servers who seem to be interested more in eachother, or being somewhere else completely, and an air that we are just "tourists". And food that is put together for the masses..
My husband and I have actually worked in a restaurant in Times Square, so I get the frustration of working with certain types of tourists, or especially foreign tourists that don't think they need to tip, or tip really poorly...but there are still tourists who appreciate dining, and superb service, and will tip for it. We would have....
Jaleo is just one of those places you feel like more of an inconvenience to the staff... -
Review from Laura S.
Denver, CO
3/31/2012
In a word... extraordinary!
The service was a little slow, but once those incredibly delicious little plates of Spanish wonderfulness starting arriving, I wasn't really paying that much attention to our server. I could have eaten two or three plates of the carne asada... I've never had beef that good (and I am a confirmed carnivore). And the flan? Where do I begin? Superb.
Can't wait for my next trip to Vegas... this place is definitely on my Top 5 list! -
Review from Lissa G.
3/15/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I'm so very torn on how to review Jaleo. Yelp! When will you give us half stars???!!!
I think 3.5 or 3.75 is more accurate for me. I've been here three times now and have had vastly different experiences in terms of service and of food. I wouldn't go so far as to say the place is inconsistent (although that wouldn't be a surprise as it is in The Cosmopolitan-the Kings of Inconsistency), but the food flavors and preparation are vastly different from dish to dish. The price is sometimes off-putting for what you get; it is Vegas though...
If you go for dinner and want to order wine, the server will leave his ipad-wine list with you; it's cool. I still like someone who can discuss wines with me a bit more than our server could.
To keep it light and casual, Jim G. and I grabbed some snacks in the bar a couple times. That's how tapas is really done in Spain, anyway. Two different bartenders on the two nights we went. Both were cool, although one was slammed (and apparently short-staffed) so he was not the kindest; service was fine though.
During our dinner visit we tried the Monkfish: I strongly suggest you stay away from this dish!!! One of the best dishes I've had ever was monkfish in Paris, so I figured I'd give this dish a try. Oh My! It was fishy, it was sour-ish, it was not good. I mentioned that to the server; he was uninterested. We also tried some paella; it looked so great cooking at the Paella station that we had to. I didn't think it was that awesome. It was done well, but the flavors were uninteresting to me.
Things that are good/ok:
Gambas al Ajillo: Hard to do this one wrong; nice garlic/butter sauce
Huevos Fritos con Caviar: If the egg were a bit less cooked and there was a dash of additional flavor or texture, this might have been perfect.
Canelones de cerdo: Pork and Foie Gras canelones with bechamel sauce. This was good, but again, I expected bolder flavors. it could have been amazing, but fell short of that.
Ultimately, my review of Jaleo isn't stellar. What I do like is the energy in this place. I like the decor. I like what the Chef is trying to do. I think a lot of people will enjoy the less-than-traditional ingredients and the attempts at bold flavors. It's a blessing and a curse that I've eating amazing meals in fascinating places; I expect a lot. I would still prefer to be smashed up against a bar with slightly warm wine or Mahou beer enjoying the bold flavors if tapas in Madrid than in any of the US restaurants where I've tried tapas. They try, as Jaleo does, but the food still leans a bit too American for me.
You see why I'm torn? Temper your expectations, and I think you might like it a lot here =)Listed in: Vegas, Baby!
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Review from Paul B.
Santa Monica, CA
5/9/2012
Other than having to wait about a half hour past our 8pm sat nite reservation...this place was great...from Bocadillo sandwiches with Iberico ham and manchego to the pork sandwich sliders and pork stew....all awesome...the lobster tail paella was just ok. We got out of there with wine and tip for about $70/head...not bad for Vegas...I'll be back...
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Review from Amber D.
Las Vegas, NV
4/2/2012
So yelp let me down on this one.
I was expecting to get a trendy atmosphere, great food and good drinks. We did not get that.
We arrived about 5 minutes before our reservation. We waited for about 15 minutes and then were seated. We were seated in the booths that were open to the hotel. They were WAY too close together. We may as well been dining to the people next to us because we could hear everything they said. We ended up talking to the couple next to us and they were very nice but still, not what I was looking for. There were also a table of people sitting at at table right outside the restaurant. They had their children playing on the foozball table and they were screaming and making noise and basically ruining our dinner. Not that it was quiet to begin with. The music was way too loud.
So a HUGE thumbs down for the atmosphere. I guess I am just too old for trendy.
We ordered the tomato bread, the cod empanadas, the manchengo queso, and the boneless chicken wings. Our waitress said that there was a chicken special that was so much better than the chicken wings so she would bring that instead. I did not object but I should have.
The tomato bread was yummy. $6 bucks.
The manchengo queso was an actual small slice of cheese with some dried fruit. I was thinking I was going to get some sort of yummy dip. Nope, a small piece of hard cheese. Wow Chef! Did they teach you that in culinary school? I suppose queso does mean cheese in Spanish so it is my fault for assuming. $9 bucks
The cod empanadas were more like wontons to me. They were fried with pureed cod inside and honey drizzled on the outside. The taste was decent but the texture made me want to gag a little bit.
The boneless chicken wings. These chicken wings cost $18 dollars for 4 of them. While I was eating them, I was thinking.."These are not any better than Buffalo Wild Wings." NOT IMPRESSED. If those were sooo much better than the other ones, I would have hated to taste those.
My husband ordered a glass of scotch and I ordered a bramble (house specialty drink). They were $12 bucks a piece.
Our bill came to about $90 dollars because after those food fails and the noise, we decided to leave and go somewhere else. We were still starving. The plates are ridiculously small for what they charge. And here's the thing. THEY AREN'T THAT GOOD. I don't get it.
We will never step foot inside that place again. What a disappointment. -
Review from Jason D.
Malvern, PA
4/25/2012
Unique tapas dishes. Iberico ham w manchego cheese and truffles, potato salad w fresh tuna, paella with squid! Tasty.
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Review from Stephanie J.
Santa Clara, CA
3/20/2012
What an amazing new restaurant in Vegas!
First things first- yes, prices are high in Vegas as it's a tourist location. Honestly, if you go and visit, there are a lot of places you can go to keep it reasonable- you just have to find them. :)
That being said, Jaleo isn't someplace I would put in that category. I LOVE the food here, the atmosphere- everything about it. For a foodie, it's totally worth the price- but if you're not, maybe eat a large lunch and try just a few plates and have a drink? No matter which way you go, I highly recommend giving it a try. Spanish Tapas is such a great way to eat.
Our waitress was amazing, and was extremely helpful in explaining how the menu worked as well as how traditional meals in Spain are enjoyed. We started off with the very confusing drink menu on their i pad- there were so many things listed, we got her advice and let her pick for us. I had a glass of Cava (spanish sparkling wine) and my partner had two different glasses of spanish reds- all were right on par with what we said we liked.
We ordered:
Chorizo Palacios-A slightly spicy cured pork sausage seasoned with pimentón and garlic
Sopa de ajo con huevo-Garlic and bread soup with a slow-cooked egg
Chistorra envuelta en patata frita-Slightly spicy chorizo wrapped in crispy potato
Gambas al ajillo-famous tapa of shrimp sautéed with garlic
Codorniz con salsa de romero y alioli de miel-Grilled quail with rosemary sauce
and honey alioli
Salpicón de cangrejo-Jumbo lump crabmeat with cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower and Sherry dressing
We also had some traditional muscles, and as someone who usually doesn't care for the texture or taste, I could have had only that for my whole meal and died happy!
On this trip we visited a new place each night- and this was the winner!! a must try :) -
Review from Kevin M.
Littleton, CO
3/31/2012
Small plates. Yummy flavor. Bacon wrapped dates, fried......dessert with bacon. Carne Asada, addictive. They had a brioche with jamon, manchego cheese and a truffle butter. Think of it as what a grilled cheese sandwich will be when it gets sophisticated.
And a flan for dessert that was just the perfect flan....the whipped cream and sorbet complemented it with a subtle glow of flavor.
I'd go there again in a heartbeat. Absolutely on the must go to list in Vegas. Forego the hookers, you'll talk more about this meal afterwards, even with the guys. It's that good. -
Review from Melanie L.
Miami, FL
3/11/2012
I don't understand why this does not have higher reviews. We dined at Botero, Milos, STK, The henry, & the mexican/chinese place inside the Cosmo and none compared to Jaleo.
We made a reservation the same day and got there a little late. We were told to wait at the bar and we only waited a short amount of time. We were seated and the management charged my fiance's phone as it was dying which was a nice gesture. The waiter was not extremely friendly and didn't really aid in us making the decision of what to order but hey, it's a tapas place.
I didn't particularly like the sangria but my fiance LOVED it. I had champagne instead. We had the shrimp/squid paella, "famous" garlic shrimp, my fiance had some sort of chicken tapas, cold spanish soup, and the bread with mariana sauce lightly coated on top.
They were all delicious especially the paella. It was unique and quite tasty. On the way out the manager stopped and complimented me on my outfit and struck up a conversation with us. It was really nice and the other waiters were super friendly while we were walking to and from our table.
The ambiance was amazing!!! It was soooo lively especially late at night. We were looking for something super lively and I'm so glad we came here! The bill was also extremely reasonable. We only ordered like 5 tapas for both of us and it was enough. Out of all the restaurants that we dined at on our stay in Vegas this was definitely the best. Don't read the other reviews, just go and check it out! -
Review from Gramercy Girl G.
Manhattan, NY
3/25/2012
There are so many places to eat in Las Vegas that you will never run out of options, however, many of them are just outposts of New York restaurants and why go away and eat at the same places you can at home? I like to try places that I don't have the opportunity to at home. Jose Andres' Jaleo is not in New York and was recently listed in the top 100 restaurants in the country. Having been to many places on the list, Jaleo was the first reservation we made for this trip.
Jaleo is served tapas style and has many modern takes on old classics some were exceptional (the chicken wing special with sherry reduction and a blue cheese) others fell a little flat to me (patatas bravas) and others way over salted (lobster paella). The best part of Jaleo was the table seated next to us. Terance and Alfonso, two brothers from California. We shared some food with them so we were all able to try some bites of food we otherwise wouldn't have ordered. Boys, don't forget to get in touch when you come to NYC!
Wings with blue cheese on the rim (the best thing we ate here)
All in all, Jaleo was just very ok, and in my opinion, not top 100 restaurants in the country good. I don't think Jaleo will be on the list next time I'm in Vegas. That being said, there is another Jose Andres that I will give a try, China Pablano.
To see pictures or read more, go to http://gramercygirl.bl... -
Review from Patra B.
We planned on spending our night at Marquee, so we decided to have dinner in the Cosmo. We made reservations, so we only had to wait a few minutes to be seated.
The beverage menu was presented to us via iPad. We decided to kick off the night with some Jaleo Brambles. These were quite good, and I ended up having two with dinner.
Between three of us, we ordered:
Ensalada de remolacha con cítricos
Patatas bravas
Gambas al ajillo
Croquetas de pollo - served in a shoe!
Berenjenas con miel
Lobster Paella
Cheese fritters
If you like beats, I would definitely recommend the Ensalada de remolacha con cítricos. The combination of red beets, citrus and cheese make a very tasty dish. The Berenjenas con miel(fried eggplant) was another dish my taste buds enjoyed. It was crispy on the outside with the nice and soft eggplant-y texture on the inside. The cheese fritters were yum! It kind of reminded me of the cream cheese won tons, but better! The lobster paella had a very good presentation, but it was a little difficult to eat. I wish they had pulled the meat out of the shell for us. We were all dressed up to go out, so we didn't want to get down and dirty to eat that lobster. The rice was nice and tasty, but we just couldn't fully enjoy the lobster.
We had to pass on dessert since we were way too full. Service was good, and prices are reasonable.Listed in: Viva Las Vegas!
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Review from C W.
Honolulu, HI
2/28/2012
Jaleo (twice in three days)
9/??/2011
This restaurant is loud, festive and fun. If you want a quiet and subtle dinner, go sneak a sandwich into a library because this place ain't for you.
This restaurant is also my favorite restaurant in Vegas, taking over the esteemed spot that my beloved Rosemary's Restaurant held for a while (before closing).
What is so great about this place? The food, drinks, service and decor. Did I miss anything? It was fun.
Jaleo is a Spanish Tapas restaurant, so you'll be ordering multiple, small dishes consisting of flavorful servings from the mind of Jose Andres. This wonderful guy might be Spain's greatest ambassador to the world since Fernando Alonso tossed his F1 career in the trash by going to Ferrari. But I digress...
We ordered a number of dishes (mostly the GF's favorites, because a happy GF is a happy GF), and enjoyed the offerings more than any restaurant in recent times. And by enjoyed, I mean "got a kick out of what we had."
Dishes that we enjoyed:
- Pan con tomate with Spanish anchovies: The GF loves anchovies and these white anchovies were a knockout. She wholeheartedly approved of this dish.
- Spherical Olives: Molecular gastronomy right here. It looks like an olive, but it's not. Think of a thin membrane that contains the most intense olive juice you will ever experience. Explosion of Olives as soon as you pop one in your mouth.
- Selecciónes de embutidos: A selection of cured Spanish meats. Nice!
- Canelones de cerdo y foie con bechamel: (From the menu) "Pork and foie gras canelones with béchamel sauce" - lots of flavor but I wish it was larger so I could indulge myself more. I could've just ordered two dishes and been content, FWIW.
- Croquetas de pollo: Chicken fritters that we demolished in no time.
- And my favorite: José Andrés' Gin and Tonic. This is the Ultimate G&T I've ever had. The nice thing is that I'm "almost" able to duplicate it at home w/ the following:
A shot or two of Hendrick's Gin (required - no other Gin will do)
One entire bottle of Fever Tree Tonic Water (you can find this in Honolulu at Tamura's)
Three Juniper Berries (find them in your spice shops)
A sliver of lemon skin with NO PITH. 1/2" by 2"
A thin slice of Lime
There's one more leaf that I never got the name of. It wasn't Mint or Shiso but I don't use it at home (whatever it is)
- There were a few more plates that were rather good, but I was pretty bulletproof by that time from the Gin and Tonics. So I can't remember what we finished off with exactly.
Tip: Ask for Donny as your server - extremely knowledgeble, funny and observant. The manager John was very excellent and attentive as well, along with our female server on visit #2 (sorry, I missed her name but tipped her well - she was great too!). They treated the GF and I wonderfully on our second visit a few nights later also.
If you haven't noticed, I really enjoy great food with the GF. And nothing makes me happier than knowing she's having a great time at a restaurant. Jaleo is the restaurant that made she and I the happiest, and we will always make it there when visiting Vegas.
I hope you have as much fun as we did. -
Review from Nancy L.
Mesa, AZ
4/8/2012
We lived in Washington DC for two years and Jaleo was one of our favorite restaurants. We recently went to Las Vegas and because of our fondness for the Jaleo in DC we made a reservation for the Jaleo in Las Vegas.
The décor at the Jaleo in Las Vegas is very contemporary, which fits it since it is in the Cosmopolitan Hotel. We ordered the Patatas bravas, whose name and description was exactly the same as our favorite dish in DC. To our horror, instead of deliciously pan fried fingerling potatoes topped with a yummy garlic aioli and a spicy tomato sauce that we get at the DC Jaleo, out came a bowl of potato chips with a garlic aioli and a tomato sauce squirted on top of them. This was the first of many disappointments of the evening.
Long story short, we will not be going back to the Jaleo in Las Vegas. With that said, we are looking forward to going back to DC and visiting the fabulous Jaleo there. -
Review from J D.
Phoenix, AZ
2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
My last visit to Vegas we stopped by Jaleo for a late dinner. We were sat immediately and given an iPad to order our drinks....very cool.
We ordered a bottle of Wine and several plates of Tapas:
Pan con tomate - Toasted slices of Bread with Tomato $5
Chorizo Palacios - Spicy Pork Sausage $8
Arroz de pato 'Jean-Louis Palladin' - Rice with Duck Confit, Duck Breast and Foie Gras Cream $11
Patatas bravas - Potatoes w/spicy Tomato Sauce & Alioli $7
The Tapas were very good and full of flavor.
Overall, it was a great dining experience.
Return Factor - 90%Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Jason L.
Berkeley, CA
2/12/2012
José Andres has a number of restaurants in the US, and the main Vegas outpost is Jaleo, located in the (new) Cosmopolitan.
Lynn & I went with her brother, who -- despite living in Vegas -- has never eaten here. At some point, however, he's learned to turn the ordering over to his big sister and her husband (that would be me), and so off we went . . .
We were told that the lobster paella would be about 40-45 minutes, so of course we ordered that immediately . . . and it was the first dish to arrive at our table. Good news: it arrived within 10 minutes. Bad news: it arrived within 10 minutes. Let me explain:
I thought I had ordered an array of tapas, salads, etc. and it would culminate with the paella. Having it arrive first threw the progression of dishes I had in my head out the proverbial window, but the paella was so damned good, who cares???
Next arrived the plate of green olives stuffed with anchovy and piquillo peppers, and paired with Ferrán Adrià "olives" -- little "balloons" of liquid (Kalamata?) olives that burst in the mouth, filling you with that wonderful olive deliciousness. Amazing! And for someone who deeply regrets never dining at El Bulli, this was a REAL treat!
Served with that was the Selección de embutidos -- a selection of cured meats (Jamón Ibérico de bellota Fermin, Jamón Ibérico Fermin, Jamón Serrano Fermin, Lomo Ibérico de bellota Fermin, and house-made Chorizo Palacios) paired with their Pan con Tomate. Delicious, flavorful, and indeed somewhat magical.
Next to arrive was the Manzana con hinojo y queso Manchego (a sliced apple and fennel salad with Manchego cheese, walnuts and Sherry dressing) that was crisp, light, refreshing, and very tasty.
Our waitperson, Samantha, was knowledgeable and helpful, enthusiastic without being artificial in any way. Based upon her recommendation ("I never eat veal, but this is my favorite thing on the menu!"), we ordered the Fricandó de carilleras de ternera y puré de patatas al aceite de olive (Veal cheeks and morels with olive oil potato purée). OMG, she was right! Rich, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth lusciousness that was so sensual, so . . ., so close to being over-the-top that, were it any closer, it would be illegal!
Recovering from this silky dish of richness, we moved on to the deceivingly simple sounding Trigueros con romesco (Grilled asparagus with romesco sauce), pencil-thin -- NO, eyebrow pencil-thin asparagus grilled to perfection with romesco that we could have eaten all night long. Major yums!
Finally, we had Rape a la Donostiarra (Monkfish with garlic, Sherry and parsley oil). Again, deceptively simple in name, but don't let that stop you. Normally, I'm one of those people who don't "get" monkfish (aka "the poor man's lobster"). It's never seemed like lobster to me, and most of the times when I've had monkfish in the past, it's been overcooked and rather bland. But this . . . THIS was OUTSTANDING! Truly, the best monkfish I've ever had, and a dish I already want to have again! Thinly sliced pieces of monkfish delicately poached (sous vide?) with just a hint of garlic and sherry, and a drizzle of parsley oil . . . this was THE dish-of-the-night, and the perfect dish to end our meal on!
Well, OK, with had José Andres' grandmother's flan. This, too, was the best flan I've ever had in my life!
They have a great selection of Spanish wines, too. (They have wines from elsewhere, but to be honest, I didn't look.)
An amazing dinner, and a place we will definitely be going back to! -
Review from camron W.
Reno, NV
4/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
All I can say is Jose Andres is a genius.
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Review from Trang V.
Sachse, TX
2/27/2012
It sure is hard to find a restaurant that is both and tasty enough to please 20 different people! Jaleo went above and beyond to make sure we were allllll happy with our experience there.
For a large group we had to go through a reservation line, and it was so nice to correspond back and forth on email! Jaleo is EXTREMELY accommodating for large groups. They let you fully customize the menu, and they even printed our event name at the top! We had a vegetarian in our group, and the day of the dinner, they really took care of her and gave her unique dishes to accommodate her diet.
I really loved our experience at Jaleo. It was very well worth the money we spent. If we come again as a large party, I would definitely want to eat there again.
Below is our menu and my opinions on each dish. The full array of dishes cost us $$105pp, and that includes tax and tip.
**Seleccion de jamones Fermin pro Jose -- the ham selection was very good! the fatty one they brought out was extremely buttery and tasty. It came with a side of tomato bread (pan con tomate).
**Aceitunas rellenas y acietunas 'Ferran Adria' - not my favorite dish. the liquid olives were weird and CRAZY SALTY!
**La Serena con membrillo - strong cheese in a little cone w/ quince paste. if you are not a fan of blue cheese or goat cheese, you probably wouldn't like this one. The aroma of the cheese is very pungent, but I thought the quince paste balanced it out.
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**Salmon crudo con vinagreta de anchoas - The salmon was very fresh, and the dish was served like a tartare. The slices of salmon were very thin, with the lemon anchovy oil drizzled all around. Kudos from all around the table for this dish.
**Gambas al ajillo - There is a reason why this shrimp is 'VERY FAMOUS'. The sauce is incredible, and the shrimp is perfectly cooked. My friend wanted a straw to slurp up the leftover sauce haha
**Huevo frito con caviar - egg with egg. DELICIOUS! MY FAVORITE OF THE NIGHT. It was so flavorful. The egg was poached perfectly with some runniness on the inside, and the caviar on top gave it just the right amount of saltiness. yumm!!!!!
**Escalivada catalana - roasted red peppers and eggplant. good palate cleanser. the smokiness of fire roasting the veggies was perfect.
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Manzana con hinojo y queso Manchego - LOVE Manchego cheese. This salad was extremely refreshing, and the fennel bulb was not too licorice-y. We ate this slowly so that we could pick at it the rest of the dinner.
Butifarra casera esparracada - pork sausage stew - it was good, but not very memorable.
Fricando de carilleras de ternera y pure de patatas al aceite de oliva - the veal cheeks were so tender. This dish would have been perfect, and I probably would rave about it more if it had come earlier in the meal. We were getting full by this point!
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**Setas al ajillo con la serena - sauteed wild mushrooms - had to get some more vegetables in there somehow :) not bad
**Carne asada con piquillos 'Julian de Lodosa' - It is very easy to overcook this cut of steak,but our steak came out a perfect medium. Tender, juicy, yummy :)
**Arroz a banda con bogvante - lobster paella. again, if this came out earlier I would be raving about it. sooooo stuffed!
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DESSERT!
**Flan - YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMY -my favorite
**Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake - very rich, and very good, but i could only have 1 bite.
**Olive oil ice cream wtih grapefruit - surprisingly good! I wanted more :) -
Review from Jose H.
Long Beach, CA
2/17/2012
Disappointed with the food. Last trip I walked by but decided to have sushi at Blue Ribbon instead. I should have considered that an omen and not bother trying it this time around.
The tapas are not in par with José Andrés' standards at Bazaar. Nothing is truly memorable or worth mentioning.
The highlight of the nights were the two desserts we ordered. Next time I am in town I will skip dinner here and go for desserts. -
Review from Eric t.
2/20/2012
After spending several weeks in Spain last summer, I've had some really good tapas experiences, so I wanted to try a good version here in good ol' 'murrica. Having been to the Bazaar a few times in LA, was familiar with several of Jose Andres' dishes, and this was a bit more spanish/traditional.
Was it better than Spain? No. Was it really really awesome? Yes.
The Secreto Jamon Iberrico was one of the best things I've eaten in a while. Cooked medium-rareish and served with an aioli and a mint/chimmichiri type sauce and served with Pan Con Tomate, it was just mindblowingly tender and like a fine steak. Expensive @ $40 but worth it.
Also good were the Fideos (they call them something else here but I forgot what it was). Fried pasta in the style of paella. Mixing in a little aioli really made it that much better. I didn't get to try the paella and was very interested in doing a plate but they were only doing the vegetarian to start off (they cook serveral in the middle). Next time, for sure.
Also great was the tomato bread with anchovies. There was a canned tuna dish that was solid and reminded me of the food in spain.
The only miss of the night were the kumamoto oysters with a gin and tonic mignonette. I thought it was way overpowering and basically killed any of the sea flavor of oysters you would normally want.
Service and ambiance was spot on. Would definitely return. -
Review from Michael C.
Boston, MA
My wife and I were completely blown away by Jose Andres' newish restaurant in Vegas Jaleo. We made reservations with ease a few days in advance. As we walked in we were immediately excited to see the fun colorful atmosphere Jaleo had. they have a bar and 2 open kitchens you can sit near or you can go for a traditional table. We went with a 2 top that was close to the open fireplace where they roast a whole pig every Sunday. The service here is excellent, you'll have a primary waiter but about 3 different people bringing you food that can take your order or answer any questions you have. The entire staff was great with giving reccomendations, either that or every dish here is great. I suggest ordering your items one or two at a time because they all came out in about 5 or so minutes. Here is a summary of what we had:
Sangria - Really good sangria, not too sweet, tastes just strong enough
Pan Con Tomate with Jamon Serrano - 3 great pieces of bread topped with a tomato salsa and some of the finest Serrano ham around
Croquetas de Pollo... Served in a shoe! - They said it was one of their signature dishes. It is a tater tot like thing with great shredded chicken in a sauce on the inside. All this and it is served in a shoe
Gazpacho de Remolacha Con Queso de Cabra y Naranjas - Hands down the coolest looking dish. In the gazpacho (chilled vegetable soup) was oranges, raspberries, and goat cheese. The mix was surprising refreshing
Gambas al Ajillo - Garlic shrimp, they said it was another one of their signature dishes
Fricando de Carilleras de Ternera y Pure de Patatas al Aceite de Oliva (veal cheeks) - If I didn't know that they were the cheeks I would've just thought it was the tenderest veal ever. It came with some amazing olive oil mashed potato's
Canelones Tradicionales de Cerdo y Higado de Pato con Salsa Bechamel - shredded pork and foie gras inside a pasta canoli shell topped with a bechamel sauce (similar to alfredo sauce)
Flan al Estilo Tradicional de Mama Marisa con Espuma de Crema Catalana - Best flan ever. It came with some really good sorbet, some whipped vanilla ice cream which was amazing different, and everything was topped with some kind of crunchy praline like stuff -
Review from Unlovable S.
North Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2012
@ hostess stand our party of 5 was told you only have the table a hour ok??
Sat down server said" everyone should order 2-3 items each they are served tapas style. Each friggin "small plate" was= 13-17$!!
We ordered drinks & before they came .. Left.. Crazy -
Review from Andy W.
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yes, it's pricey and portions are small but it's damn good.
The paella is a must. Cooked over wood fire. Make sure to go look at it. They only make one a night, so ask the server which kind they have. We had the one with pork ribs. It was amazing.
We ordered just about everything that is recommended by other yelpers.
-Bacon wrapped dates - WAY overrated. I would not order this again. Too sweet for my taste.
-Croquetas with serrano ham - these were great but I wished I ordered the croquetas with chicken instead just for the novelty for it being served in a shoe.
-Ajo blanco con cangrejo - chilled almond crab soup with grapes. OMFG! this was awesome!
-Gambas al ajillo - garlic shrimp. It was also great. Be sure to order some bread ($3) to mop up the sauce/oil that it comes with.
Last but not least, our server told us their flan is the best flan we will ever have. He did not lie. It was amazing. We also had the grapefruit with olive oil ice cream, I would not order that again. It was ok but nothing special.
The service was great. Friendly, helpful, attentive, it's everything you can ask for.
All I can say is GO! -
Review from Kimberly H.
Los Angeles, CA
3/8/2012
The moment you step onto the dining room floor, Jose Andres whisks diners off their feet into a world of paella, tapas, and sangria. Everything from the silverware, to the glasses, to the serving dishes (including the shoe), to the tables, seats, and decor are imported from Spain. The menu is mesmerizing with enough options to allow the sangria to rush through your bloodstream. Don't be shy and ask the staff for their opinions, they won't steer you wrong. Having spent some time in Madrid, I can verify that the flavors Andreas presents are authentic. If anything, he re-writes the book on Spanish cooking as dishes flow out of the kitchen.
Two hours later, you rise from your seat, however half heartedly. You'll step out back towards the casino floor and feel that you're waking up from a siesta induced dream like quality. You're full, but not feeling heavy. Bravo Jose, bravo.
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Review from Lindsey A.
Chicago, IL
1/27/2012
I don't like tapas. I especially don't like tapas when I'm with coworkers or clients - it's awkward. You order shrimp but there's not enough for everyone. You order steak and someone's a vegetarian. You order soup and then feel guilty for eating the entire bowl yourself.
I'm selfish. I want my food to myself.
But Jaleo changed all of that.
Six of us ordered nearly everything off the menu and six of us wholeheartedly agreed not one thing was under par - instead, every.single.morsel satiated every.single.taste bud. A restaurant has never been so consistently delicious - so on top of their flavors and game that despite our full bellies, when two extra dishes arrived from the chef, we greedily scooped them up. (Chicken and rabbit paella and the chef's new spin on an old standby - garlic shrimp.)
We tried the selection of cheeses and my comrades the three Spanish-cured meats. We shared spoons in the garlic and grape soup (a favorite amongst the table), we slurped oysters, severed mussels, crunched apple/fennel/walnut salad, forked fried eggplant and... more? Yes, much more. The cod and honey empanada that melted once breaking its delicate shell, the homemade potato chips drizzled with spicy tomato sauce, the out-of-this-world garlic shrimp mentioned above and skirt steak (that I can't comment on because I didn't have any).
We devoured every last bit - not a crumb escaped our table. And when it came time for dessert? We split our waitress' two favorites with coffees and espressos.
This is the best restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of eating at in Vegas and one that I will return to again and again - with clients, coworkers, friends or my partner. -
Review from Samantha L.
San Francisco, CA
2/22/2012
Jaleo is a modern tapas style restaurant located in the Cosmopolitan. Hip, sparse lighting, and a menu that i couldn't stop ordering from. It wasn't only because the food sounded so amazing but also because the portions were certainly small. It is tapas after all. Even so, anticipate spending a few $ and ordering a lot of plates to feed a large group.
Make sure you order a pitcher of Sangria! Best sangria i've had in a while. It's infused with watermelon, orange, basil, and other refreshing fruits.
My recommendations include:
Lobster Paella
Scallops
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Review from Adam K.
1/30/2012
In Vegas for business and had the opportunity to try Jose Adreas' Jaleo. I'm always skeptical with celebrity chef restaurant hype, well the hype on Jaleo is justified!
In summary, an amazing meal of Tapas delivered by a wonderful wait staff and reasonably priced. Our waiter Donnie was fantastic and from the Ipad on the table for the drinks menu to his timing of the dishes, he did an amazing job of making this meal a memorable one!
So many tapas to review so I will mention the best for me although all were amazing!
A wonderful glass of Cava first then the plates began arriving in a symphonic arrangement!
Jamon Bellota (best Spanish Ham)
Empenada Bacalao (Empenada with cod)
Salmón crudo con huevas de salmó (salmon waffle cone - a must)
Pan con Tomato with Manchego (toasty bread with olive oil, tomatos and manchego cheese)
Berenjenas con miel de caña al estilo Malagueñ (lightly battered eggplant)
Gambas al ajill (shrimp in garlic)
Tortilla de patatas clásica (Spanish Omelet)
Canelones tradicionales de cerdo y hígado de pato con salsa bechame (Pork and foie gras canelones with a bechamel sauce)
Fricandó de carilleras de ternera y puré de patatas al aceite de oliv (veal cheeks with olive oil and potato puree - AMAZING)
Ok and for dessert - flan and Espresso!
The restaurant has a very Vegas vibe, loud with people all around you happy and enjoying life. Not a stuffy pretentious restaurant with out of reach pricing. When in Vegas, this is a must for any one who loves good food! -
Review from heather h.
San Jose, CA
Came out here for a work dinner...We wanted something light so we came her. I couldn't believe the great service, yummy bites and ambiance. It was perfect. Can't remmeber our servers name, but he was awesome.
We had so many amazing dishes. My
We used interactive menus to chose our wine. A great wine at that. We also had some specialty cocktails that were amazing.
My recommendation: great place for a light bite and great drinks! Tapas are a must! go with their recommendations and order light -
Review from neil c.
San Francisco, CA
1/25/2012
Right off the escalator on the third floor of the flashy Cosmopolitan sits Jose Andre's Jaleo. We came here for an early dinner (victims of decided to eat here on a Saturday on the preceding Thursday - or perhaps the beneficiaries of this decision - more on this later).
The drink list comes out on an iPad, which is a bit precious. You can save your time and just order Jose's Gin and Tonic for your first drink - trust me, you won't be let down! Gin and Fever Tree tonic, presented in a wine glass containing exactly one spherical ice cube and garnished with juniper berries, a slice of lemon, and lemon verbena goes down smooth - what's not to like there? Nothing.
As a party of six, we headed the waiters advice and ordered 2-3 items per person - a few at a time, starting with the pan con tomate and progressing from there to meats and cheeses, on to vegetables and seafood, and finally to some meat dishes. We ended up ordering additional orders of a few items , such as the gambas al aljilio and the brussel sprout salad. These are items not to miss. Other standout items include the olives (including 'liquid' olives, a simple delight of molecular gastronomy) and the secreto Iberico, which we ordered at the very land, when we were still just a little hungry - and ended up devouring. All of this food went perfectly with a well-priced Rioja.
Dessert was a bit of a hit and a bit of a miss. The flan tradicional was one of the best specimens of that dish that I've ever had. In fact, self proclaimed haters of flan were devouring it along with the rest of us. The cafe solo (espresso) is the best I've had outside of Italy. The big down was the apple tart - which wasn't really very apple-y or tarty. We could have done with out this.
This was a slow, pleasant meal. And the best part was that our early resevation allowed us to easily meet up with our other friends for a long night of drinking and dancing, without being too full, too late! -
Review from Tim B.
1/31/2012
How many ways can a restaurant use Jamon Iberico. More than I could eat for sure, throw in some serrano, skirt steak (which I am trying desperately to duplicate at home) a veal cheek so tender that a slight touch with your fork splits it and you have a memorable meal. Service was outstanding, wine list all Spanish and the best damn gin and tonic I have ever had, and I cannot stand drinking gin and tonics.
Favorite dish (outside of the jamon di Iberico) was the Brussel Sprouts with apple, fennel, serrano served warm. I suggest going with people you know as its all shared. If you want Paella order early as it sells out and can be 45 minutes before the next version is available. There are 5 or 6 types and they are made in rotation or for groups of 6 or more.
My complaint - I am tired of Croquetas. They may be traditional buut no matter where I have them, I really hate them and unfortunately Jaleo is no exception. Maybe they are not my food type as everyone else seems to love them. Maybe it's because we Americans see then as "safe" when compared to other items on the menu. Live a little y'all -
Review from Amanda G.
Traverse City, MI
4/18/2012
The quality of food was what I had expected for a tapas restaurant in Las Vegas, but even for tapas, I was slightly surprised at the extremely small portions over the higher price. I mean we're talking 2 bites at most if you are sharing (which I was) with somebody else! The Pan con tomate was pretty much the only 4 bites I had in succession on one plate. Think mini food.
That being said the flavors were spot on and even exceptional when it came to carne asada, the roasted peppers were a great compliment to the slightly spicy beef! My biggest disappointment was with the 'lobster', aka langoustine, which I felt a little lead astray on by our server's description. When asked how large the tail was, she gestured a hand width of about 6 inches. To me, this justified the ~$16 price tag (I can't remember exactly how much it was but it was on the higher end). When it came out, the lavender scented foam was slight, not overpowering, but the meat in the tail was less than that of a large shrimp you find in a neighborhood grocery store. I felt so bad after one nibble, I gave the rest to my boyfriend to try and make up for the fact that I bombed on this suggestion. Other than that, the tempura shrimp were done well with a very nice dipping sauce, and the special (gourmet grilled cheese) was to die for. I mean--how can you go wrong with grilled cheese?
Overall I felt our $120 bill was a little overpriced for the emptiness I still had lingering in my stomach. We did enjoy the experience, however I will skip Jaleo for a meal just as expensive somewhere else knowing that I will walk away without a guilty feeling. I'll leave that to the craps table. -
Review from Miriam S.
Costa Mesa, CA
three words: FOOSBALL DINNER TABLE. Ask for it next time you go there. Made the amazing food and drinks even more fun!
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