loading…loading…loading…A serious Spanish kitchen where the croquetas arrive golden and the wine list reads like a love letter to Rioja. Go if you want to feel transported without leaving downtown, or if you need to remember why Spanish food matters.
spanish restaurant · 1776 I St NW
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