Jaleo by José Andrés to open in Disney Springs West Side in early 2019

[Stitchon]

Does anyone know if they will be demolishing the building or giving it an overhaul? I've never been inside but judging by pictures it was definitely built to mid-90s architectural standards.

 

[Sabriel]

My wife may love this when I tell her.

I read this as "my wife may love me when I tell her" and was wondering what she did now, like you-like you?

 

[Gatorboy]

I'm curious what could replace Bongos with the similarity of Cuban & Spanish food right next door to each other. I personally think a fondue restaurant would be great.

 

[articos]

I assume Express, Grand Cafe, and the Dining Room?

Yes.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

I am so excited Jose Andres will be joining the list of other Celebrity Chef owned restaurants in WDW he is my all time favorite Chef!

 

[DisneyJayL]

I read this as "my wife may love me when I tell her" and was wondering what she did now, like you-like you?

Lol It may be that too.

 

[wdwmagic]

Latest photos - 18sep2017-jaleo-construction.htm

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Latest photos - 18sep2017-jaleo-construction.htm

Thanks for the photos. From what we can see from them, does 2018 really sound still like the time frame? Of course we have no idea what's going on inside but the outside that I can see looks like nothing has been done yet.Then again they may just keep the outside the same?

 

[wdwmagic]

Thanks for the photos. From what we can see from them, does 2018 really sound still like the time frame? Of course we have no idea what's going on inside but the outside that I can see looks like nothing has been done yet.Then again they may just keep the outside the same?

Yep it will open in 2018.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Thursday, September 21. An update since @wdwmagic photo postings shows more of the front part of the building has been removed.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

I'm looking forward to Jaleo. Here is a picture of a gutted Puck.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Tuesday, October 3. The entire front part of the building has been removed. You can see the ground floor design here.

 

[wdwmagic]

Latest photos http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/jaleo/gallery/10nov2017-jaleo-construction.htm

 

[Mouse Detective]

I'm curious what could replace Bongos with the similarity of Cuban & Spanish food right next door to each other. I personally think a fondue restaurant would be great.

IHOP. There really is no breakfast place in Downtown Disney.

 

[Sabriel]

I'm curious what could replace Bongos with the similarity of Cuban & Spanish food right next door to each other. I personally think a fondue restaurant would be great.

Love me some fondue as well, but comparing Cuban and Spanish food is apples and oranges. It’s like saying New England and Southern cuisine are too similar.
You can see it from the menus, the offerings aren’t on the same level.

 

[Gatorboy]

Love me some fondue as well, but comparing Cuban and Spanish food is apples and oranges. It’s like saying New England and Southern cuisine are too similar.
You can see it from the menus, the offerings aren’t on the same level.

More like oranges and tangerines, Apples and oranges are more like Spanish and Mexican. The Cuban cuisine is very similar, but I get your point, especially with two or three if you count Blaze Italian places at the Springs. I was just hoping for a completely different offering.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Saturday, December 9, 2017. Foundation work showing outline for new front of building.

 

[Diablo]

Jose Andres perfectly exemplifies what a culinary humanitarian can achieve. The guy is amazing. I can't wait to have one of his establishments in DS.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Saturday, January 27, 2018. New steel structure added for the front of the building.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Thursday, February 22, 2018. Additional steel work and floor installed.

Of interest is the new architectural structure on the back (lakeside) of the building.

Photo update as of Thursday, March 1, 2018. The new architectural structure wraps around the building, and can be seen in the front now.