Not nearly as good as the DC one

I live in Bethesda and was excited when Jaleo opened here but I was and am sadly disappointed that this one is not nearly as good as the original in DC. The food falls short. It's ok.. but if you really want a good meal go to the one in DC>

Don't waste your time

I'm usually happy everywhere I eat in Bethesda, but Jaleo was a complete letdown. This place tries to be overly trendy. The portions were extremely small even for a tapas menu and the food mediocre. I had a scallop dish that literally came with two small scallops. I left disappointed and hungry.

DC, Bethesda = the same: OK

I've been to both Jaleo locations several times and they are exactly the same as far as I am concerned. the DC Jaleo is almost always packed so you get a better city vibe, but the food there & at the Bethesda locale are identical. The paella is totally hit or miss - I have had it be wonderful anf totally worth the wait & the $$ and I have had it taste like Rice a Roni with chicken & shrimp. Service has always been polite, if a bit slow. Prices are on the high side, but maybe only because the food isn't as grand as the prices. Everything is "good" but few of the tapas offering venture into the "great" category.