D.C. has an exciting number of vibrant Spanish restaurants, and perhaps that isn’t surprising — arguably America’s most famous authority on the cuisine, José Andrés, is based here. Whether looking for classic gambas al ajillo, a daring blend of Japanese and Spanish cuisine, a neighborhood destination with standout Spanish seafood, or exciting new additions to the Spanish landscape, it’s all available around Washington.
Sadly, D.C. lost a few Spanish stalwarts in the past year, including Joselito Casa de Comidas on Capitol Hill and Spanish Diner in Bethesda. For this map refresh, we added El Taller del Xiquet in Glover Park, the Bazaar downtown, Arrels near Chinatown, and Sabores Tapas in Arlington.
Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. She was previously the editor of Eater DC since 2022. Her areas of expertise include breaking news, cultivating sources, food and drink trends, map writing, and travel coverage. The former general assignment reporter at the Washington Business Journal also covered tech, biotech, and the military at the San Diego Daily Transcript and the real estate market in San Francisco at Bisnow. Her work has also been featured in SF Gate and various interior design pubs. She is based in D.C.
Missy Frederick is the cities director for Eater, overseeing a department of 23 city sites across the country. She has been with the company since 2012, previously working as a Cities Manager and focusing on Washington restaurants as the editor of Eater DC.