Kalimah Yusuf
I've been meaning to write a review here for months now. This restaurant is amazing. Ambiance, affordability, menu, all A++! We got so much food, awesome value and the taste of everything was fresh, hot and delicious! The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was positive and chill. Go and experience this place, you will be glad you have. The pics don't do justice to the food and presentation. We had so much, we just tore into before we could snap shots.
Jewel Douglas
Ambiance: Casual, calm, elegant
Parking: Street meter parking is available
Pricing: Somewhat cheap
Food (flavors): I did not eat the pork or red meat based dishes. The mushroom balls were LOVELY; they were perfectly crisp on the outside and had a creamy texture on the inside with a subtle sweet flavor; it was great. I also loved the tomato bread; the garlic & olive oil really elevated its flavor. The octopus was cooked well but I wish the mashed potatoes that it came with had more fatty and savory flavors. I didn’t like the green sauce that was drizzled on it. The shrimp dish was packed with savory, fatty, and garlic flavors: I enjoyed it. The paella was BOMB; the rice was cooked perfectly, there was a lot of seafood in it, and the flavors just made sense together (10/10 from me). The potatoes were also seasoned and cooked well and the sauce paired well with it. The churros also tasted great with the caramel sauce!
Portion size: Typical size for tapas. I ordered a medium sized paella which was huge and we had leftovers even after 6 people had eaten from it.
Drinks: I had a pineapple mimosa but I wish the ratio of juice to alcohol was more balanced so that it would taste better.
For more reviews follow my IG page at fave_foodie. See the list of menu items I discussed below.
Food: CROQUETAS DE SETAS (Creamy mushroom croquettes, truffle allioli); PINTXO MORUNO (Seared lamb skewer, pickled shallots, salsa verde); PATATAS BRAVAS (Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli); GAMBAS AL AJILLO (Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, Guindilla pepper in olive oil); PULPO A LA PLANCHA (Seared octopus, Manzanilla olivada, olive oil crushed potatoes); PAELLA DE MARISCOS
(Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde); ALBÓNDIGAS (Beef and pork meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep’s milk cheese, chives); PAN CON TOMATE (Toasted bread rubbed with tomato, garlic, olive oil)
CC L
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Just visited Boqueria and OMG, it was an absolute delight! 🥳 The PAELLA 🥘 was to die for - so flavorful and generously sized. Even for just the two of us, the medium was more than sufficient! 🍽️👭 A minor note: the clams and mussels had a bit of a rustic taste, but it wasn't a big issue, just something common with shellfish.
The Croquetas De Setas were a dream come true - creamy mushroom bliss with a divine truffle aroma 👌🍄. Three was definitely not enough for us!
Pintxo Moruno and Grilled Steak 🥩 were both splendid, but the eggplant 🍆 was the unexpected star! More delicious than the steak, if you can believe it!
Don't miss their churros - not on the main menu, but a must-try! Thinner than usual, which makes them extra crispy, and the homemade chocolate is to die for. 🍫😋 I'm already planning my next visit for these churros!
Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great vibes, amazing food, and top-notch service. Can't wait to go back! 🤤👍
Matteo Filippi
Food was mixed. Best part of the meal for me was the Valenca. Citrus and cinnamon drink (non alcoholic). Made my mouth explode. I rate the Valencia as GREAT. polpo so so- was a bit chewy and no flavor. the fried potatoes were good.. eggplant was good shrimp was good. Spanish ham was excellent. its a Tapas place, so you end up trying another of things, but spending money
Julia송정훈
The potato was average, and the serving of mushroom croquestas was a small serving to be sharable. Paella was very very delicious. I ordered large between two people and a lot was left so make sure you are hungry!
byron subero
Got to enjoy some small plates filled with flavor and enough to try most of the menu. My waitress Laura was friendly and informative. She gave great recommendations for the drinks.
Sonia Sanchez
Short trip to DC. This restaurant was recommended by a few friends and it did not disappoint. If you like tapas, go! Drinks and food were both outstanding, and the atmosphere was perfect for a Saturday night.
Marian Chou
On May 16, 2023, we went to have a late lunch. The food is good for lunch, even if we only can order two tapas only. The manager (Kevin DeLong) and host(James Jackson) are nice and helpful, but the server, Kenny Valasquez needs to adjust his attitude and be a better server. Got a free dessert from manager because Mr. Kenny Valasquez' super obnoxious attitude.
Eran Dromy
Great atmosphere and design. Wonderful service and good food.
Went for a quick lunch and had the Croquetas de Jamon, Patatas Bravas, Maiz Rustido and the Zanahorias Con Mojo Verde (all were great). We also ordered the Alhambra 'Reserva' Roja and Sangria Blanca.
Note, if you are coming with kids - the potatoes and the corn are on the spicy side.
Rebeka Sinko
The food was really great. One of the best tapas we had. Beautiful interior and nice service.
M. Foxworth Blasingame
I enjoyed this place over all! The tapas selections are great for those who have had the real deal in Spain and everything we plenty filling. I particularly enjoyed the croquetas and the lamb skewers
One thing that kept this from a 5 was the lack of 1) A/C — it was unbearably hot where I was sitting which was high key unpleasant and 2) whatever two top is near table 41 next to that giant table in the window…y’all tried to seat it FOUR TIMES before the host finally gave up (including me…I wasn’t going to sit next to a party of 10). Don’t seat it when a party is there.
tim aanensen
This was some of the best tapas I have ever had!! The shrimp (Gambas al Ajllo) was practically a SACRAMENT!! Laura our server was so friendly and explained things so well. It was truly spectacular!
dvaldez01
Overall a very nice place to go if you are catching a concert. The service was really good. Food comes out quick. The food was tasty but I can't say I raved over anything. My favorite was the pineapple sangria. The atmosphere is nice too. I would go again.
Zac Fellabaum
Excellent tapas bar. They have a wide variety of tapas and a great wine selection. We opted for the Mediodia, which was a fixed price of $35/pp. That came with an appetizer to share, two tapas selections each, and an order of their amazing churros for dessert. The service was excellent, as was the food. I'd highly recommend checking it out.
April Sharp
Let me start off by saying the staff and ambience are wonderful and review is based on those items. The seasonings just weren’t for my palate. We had the (in laymen's terms) meat and cheese board, corn, shrimp, octopus, and lamb meatballs. The corn was a little too lime forward, the octopus a little too squishy (I prefer mine crisp), and lamb a little too gamey.
However, their staff has been nothing but wonderful. From the hostess to our server they have been truly great. We also got a rose and Jameson and the pours were pretty generous. I'd come back for the staff and drinks. :)
L G
Very good tapas and service. Lively crowd makes it a great spot for dinner. The pros: the cold cuts and cheese plate, the octopus (although it was a bit chewy). The not so great: the croquetas were lukewarm, when they should have been hot, and the tortilla, albeit tasty, was cold - it should have been a bit warm
karrie Weddle (Sylestia)
Super cozy and cute. Friendly staff who are food allergy aware. Had the olives, bacon wrapped stuffed dates, and the roasted delicata squash with chorizo, hazelnuts, and spicy honey. So good!
Alisha Digurney
Sister in law came into town so we all came here to have lunch. And this place didn’t disappoint. It’s tapas aka small plates but there portions are a little large then typical tapas. But it was delicious.
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