It was a gutsy move for this Manhattan tapas bar to make its way to Washington, an already small-plates-mad town. Turns out that keeping the earth-toned dining rooms and Carrera-marble bar loud and crowded wasn’t a problem. And not just for the myriad sangrías—we like the rum-spiked white variety—and Spanish wines.
The kitchen sends out fine renditions of familiar fare, such as a skillet of shrimp sizzling in olive oil and shavings of garlic or spicy patatas bravas mellowed with aïoli. Round those out with beautifully balanced salads, often-excellent chalkboard specials, and heftier plates such as a hanger steak with shishito peppers and mojo verde.
Don’t miss: Bacon-wrapped dates; grilled squid with romesco vinaigrette; spinach with raisins and pine nuts; shrimp-and-grapefruit salad; lamb sandwich with salsa verde; flatbread specials.
Open: Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Moderate.
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