Jaleo's Upscale Casual Dining Experience: Worth the Wait

Jaleo, a Disney Springs restaurant located on the West Side near Splitsville and Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, offers an upscale casual dining experience with authentic Spanish cuisine.

Owned by Chef José Andrés, who was named 'Outstanding Chef' and 'Humanitarian of the Year' by the James Beard Foundation in 2012, Jaleo serves a variety of Spanish-inspired small and shareable tapas, as well as traditional paellas cooked over a wood fire.

The menu includes dishes such as Pimientos del piquillo rellenos con queso Caña de cabra ($14), which features seared piquillo peppers filled with goat cheese, and Patatas bravas ($15), fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli.

Dining at Jaleo can be a lengthy experience, taking around 45 minutes for paella to arrive. However, the restaurant offers a unique and adventurous dining experience that is worth the wait for those looking for an upscale casual table-service meal.