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Xiquet by Danny Lledó

$$$$ · Restaurant · Spanish

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Spanish cooking charted with one Michelin star—worth the detour in Washington's dining scene.

Xiquet brings Spanish cooking to Washington with the kind of confidence that earns one Michelin star. Danny Lledó's kitchen is worth building a night around, the sort of place that reminds you how good this cuisine can be when it's done right.

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Charted by Michelin Guide · OAD Top Restaurants· Last verified 2026-06-17