Best Spanish Restaurants in Washington, DC

3 hand-picked Spanish restaurants in Washington, DC — ratings, price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 3 hand-picked Spanish restaurants across Washington, DC. You'll find them in neighborhoods like Downtown, The Wharf, Penn Quarter. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive — each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits, and the ratings shown come from our listings data.

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Taberna del Alabardero

DC

DC's first Spanish restaurant, open since 1989 near the White House, serving classic tapas and paella.

Del Mar

Del Mar

DC

Chef Fabio Trabocchi's glamorous Spanish seafood restaurant on The Wharf, serving paella, tapas, and coastal Spanish cuisine with waterfront views.

Jaleo

Jaleo

DC

José Andrés' festive Spanish tapas restaurant in Penn Quarter since 1993, serving small plates, paella, and sangria.