This is the best restaurant in the city of Newark. Best food, best ambiance, best bartenders. Best sangria. Just go in and order anything off of the menu. You will not be disappointed. I had some garlic shrimp, tuna and crab cake. Each were perfectly cooked and presented. I just do not get over to this part of Newark due to the fact when I am over here, I am on my way to New York. This is an establishment to impress the out of town guest or go on a first or second date. It just seems like the entire staff clicks here. Not speaking on the desserts. Both time I came choices were underwhelming. But for tapas, great service and a cool relaxed unpretentious evening, this is your place. read more

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You want tapas and atmosphere? Look no further. Great food, great service and an atmosphere like no other.

This place never disappoint! A true local gem. Great food & amazing service.

GREAT STOP ! the tapas is authentic, people friendly, prices just right. This is becoming a regular stop, with friends and business associates. Street parking is a pain, but I've been lucky. By all means give this a try read more

Probably the best tapas meal I have ever had! We had a great selection of Portuguese Tapas accompanied with a pitcher of red sangria. The highlight was the Patanegra (sp?), a blackfoot pig fed on acorns, hand carved. This was a food adventure with the incredible selection of Tapas! And well under $200 for 4 people, amazing! read more

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Good food but the restaurant was s bit crowded. Short ribs and chicken are tender and delicious

Great food and great atmosphere ! Steven was attentive and had wonderful recommendations

I thought all the great reviews couldn't be right but I was wrong. This place has very good food and a friendly, local vibe. An excellent selection of tapas, from anchovies to shrimp to octopus, squid, beef filet, chorizo, clams, crab and more it's hard to pick one favorite so I suggest you try them all. You won't be disappointed. if you're still hungry after your tapas they offer several entrées that looked appealing. We shared a huge paella platter to top off our meal. Service was friendly and accommodating. Very nice Spanish wine list, too, with several available by the glass and all reasonably priced. Parking is the only sore spot as it's on a residential street with a small parking lot. Next time we will Uber but we will be back! read more

Casa d'Paco - Saturday night at 11pm. A local neighborhood vibe with great food and service. - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Steven was a great server, food was amazing and service is impeccable! The mood is ambiance and very sensational. Cool place to go to when you want to have a fun intimate time! read more

First I tried Mompou, then onto Vivo, and now, I think I'm settling on Casa D'Paco for tapas night. I had a great time. This place has what every other tapas joint in Ironbound lacks: a lively crowd with friendly service. It's always dead and super uptight at the other spots but I felt right at home here. Portions are small so it gives you a chance to sample many dishes. I've only been here once but I've recommended it to others and always got positive feedback. I highly recommend 2-3 tapas per person and saving room for dessert. Highlight was the Galician octopus and the Maria cake at the end. Looking forward to Sangria and trying more of their menu next time! Edit: best sangria I've ever had. And the avocado crab salad is so good. I find myself coming up with excuses to come here now. read more

Casa d'Paco - The Maria cake - hands down, the best dessert here - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ate here this past Wednesday. Everything was delicious. We loved the atmosphere and the vibe of the place. Felt like we found a hidden gem. We were in a time limit but will definitely be returning! read more

2nd time we have visited casa d'paco and both times have been excellent!!! Sangria is on point and paella is the best I have ever had! We have tried several of the tapas and the pork ribs and stuffed scallops stand out. Keep up the great work! Love to visit this local family run establishment w quality food when in area for prudential center event. read more

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Tried it based on good Yelp reviews but I think the owner's friends and family were the reviewers. Staff was disinterested, food was bland and on top of that it was overpriced. read more

Finally found a preflight restaurant in Newark I may come back to. - Garlic Shrimp A+ - Both scallop dishes C - Grilled Squid B+ read more

Follow @jerseymike if you like fat Puerto Rican's I was here for a private party. The parking was clutch since parking in the area suck big time. The food was fire. The drinks were great. I'm assuming the owner is Paco so I'm gonna say he yelled at my cousin n coworker for goin into the bathroom together. There was a line n there was a toilet and a urinal n my cousin n coworker was like "you take the urinal I'll take the toilet" power move right? Not to Paco lol. They were upset for a second but I thought it was funny as hell read more

I went to Casa d'Paco on a Friday for lunch w my wife. I was in Newark for work and decided to have yelp help me out finding a good spot to eat. The food was okay. A little too heavy. The octopus was definitely not what I was expecting. Not even close from what I got in Lisboa or the many cities in Spain I travelled too. The bacon wrapped filet was okay. Potato were undercooked, croquettes were soggy as well as the crab cakes. I may have gone on the wrong day. read more

A gal from NY, who came here on a whim after dropping off someone at Newark airport, and I'm so happy I got to eat here. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and valet is such a plus!!! read more

Great little hidden gem on a residential street. The food was excellent and the red sangria was perfectly not too sweet. I easily filled up on the tapas and none disappointed. The galician style octopus, aguacate relleno (avocado-crab-shrimp dip), and filet mignon tips with portobello and shrimp were my favorites. My friends ordered the bacalao (cod) and the shell steak which were nice size portions and so delicioso! The flan was light and fluffy and I enjoyed every bit of it. I can't forget to mention the stellar service we received...super friendly and helpful guiding us thru menu. They seriously made us feel like guests in their home and not just another table to turn over. I will definitely be returning. Maybe even as soon as next week, the experience was that great. I have to try the paella and more tapas since we couldn't possibly order everything. read more

Casa d'Paco - Shell steak and red sangria. Perfect pair. - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Fulfilled a random Tuesday night craving for paella here. As expected for a Tuesday night, the restaurant was empty (just how I like it). Our waiter, who I also believe may be the owner, was beyond exceptional. Friendly, attentive, and timely! Even offered our 7 month old something to drink, which I appreciated. This restaurant has a nice assortment of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and we opted to try some hard ciders (pear and apple). Definitely was a great way to start off our meal. As far as food was concerned, the bread was phenomenal (served w butter or olive oil) and we almost filled up on that... Hate when that happens, lol. For our actual meals we opted for the octopus tapas, lobster ravioli, and the seafood paella. What lacked in flavor for me was really made up for in service. I prefer my pulpo with a bit of char, and my paella with soccarat. So these two dishes fell a bit short for me. I guess that's just a personal preference. Overall, great grub and great people. They also have a small private lot which is a huge plus! read more

Casa d'Paco - Pulpo tapas (drizzled in olive oil & seasoned w spice) - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Wow! We had a long layover in EWR and decided to come over to Ironbound. This place got good reviews, so we wanted to give it a try. Cocktails were great. Food was great. People were great. Everybody we spoke with was so welcoming and nice. Pulpo and pepper/chicken dishes were awesome! read more

Casa d'Paco - Open air dining! - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I recently hit this spot based on all the reviews... boy were they spot on! The food was fantastic. We ordered five different dishes (ensalada de salmón, aguacate relleno, empanadillas de pollo, camarones al ajillo, patatas bravas) and all of them were amazing, we sat outside at a high top table and enjoyed a pitcher of the house sangria as well. The server was very nice and polite. Parking down neck is always a bit of a challenge, but the $5 for the valet was well worth it. I would highly recommend this local gem. read more

Yes, as others had stated before and I guess unfortunately I had to experience it to believe it. There's definitely a problem here! I called before just to double-check if my party of 3 needed a reservation since it was Saturday and we're in the middle of a pandemic, I was told by a girl who answered my call that there's no need because we were ONLY 3 people. After being stuck at home for so many months I was looking forward to my dinner on 10/10/20 with two of my friends. Little did I know our experience was going to be this bad. we asked the host if we need it to write a name down to keep on the track of the time we arrived at the restaurant. We see people coming in waiting just like us. No problem! BUT, 1 HOUR has passed and after seeing a group of 3 and 4 being seated before US that's when we start to ask the Hostess "what's going on?" she answered "They had reservations" we were speechless. Right away she handles us the menu so we can order our food outside in the waiting area because she said "at this point, there are no tables for you guys." WOW! we immediately started to look for other restaurants but we waited sooo long that it was pointless to go somewhere else so home was our next stop. finally, we got our table and the food was good, Alex the server was all right. he was focused on his big table rather than us. I can go on and on but the worst part of all is that I picked Casa D' Paco because of my previous visit there. It was never a 5-star experience but it was the first thing on my mind after being locked at home for 7 months. P.S. I know the owner will make a comment on this but please feel free to check your cameras and do yourself a favor and give your employees a little more training before each time you open your restaurant. HANDS DOWN to your valet parking guy! 5 stars (Dark skin American guy) read more

I live in Newark and am so happy that this place is just around the corner. Absolute hidden gem of Ironbound. With Ferry street being so touristy and not that good anymore small home like atmosphere is just what you need in Ironbound. Mixture of Latin and Portuguese crowd and culture these guys are organized and on point with service and quick short menu. Clean, doesn't stink, fresh food that might take ever so slightly longer to cook than normal but it's worth it. Keep it up! read more

Casa d'Paco - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I went today to check my favorite spot in ironbound !Best service amazing food . Everyone should try the chipirones( baby squid). People working there knows what they doing! Best Spanish food in Newark! read more

Just had a wonderful experience - as soon as we got in the car my husband said "that was the best Father's Day meal I've ever had" Casa never disappoints read more

Gotta have the pulpo gallega and the scallops limon Great service waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly staff Free valet parking available Good date spot read more

This place is EVERYTHING!!! We got there at 9 and it was still jammed pack....the air was crackling with laughter, good conversation, drinks that were flowing and food that kept on coming. We got lucky and got sat quickly. Had we walked in 5 minutes later, we would have had to wait and absolutely would've! We were promptly attended to by our server who guided us as it was our first time there. We started with some beverages and ordered tapas. We dined in the grilled, octopus and crab cakes off their main menu and braised beef rib off their specials. Oh Em Gee...every bite was heavenly and left me wanting more. Service was amazing and experience was amazing. Run don't walk to this place...you won't be disappointed Only downside and not really a true downside ... is parking is tight. But they do have valet for small fee. read more

Casa d'paco is widely considered the best restaurant in a city which is saturated with great places to eat. The atmosphere, friendly staff, and incredible tapas makes casa d'paco somewhere you'll be planning your next visit before you walk out the door. Your first visit is never your last this place deserves 6 stars. read more

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The food is tasty, but the price tag is not accurate to the tastiness. It's really expensive for tapas.

I have been meaning to write a review of this place for a long time. We have eaten here at least half a dozen times. The food is always good, the sangria is house made and the staff is always attentive, including the owner who usually stops by each table at some point during the evening. The best flan in the ironbound. The place is small an popular so make a reservation. You will not be disappointed. read more

I like this place but have reservations on the food. Every time I find something I like, it's not there the next time I come. I know they like to change the menu but last time I was there, we had 8 dishes that were not on the menu the last time and we agreed that we liked only one of those dishes. Very disappointing. read more

There's a lot of things that when you try, you'll lick your fingers right away. It's immediately obvious.I really like this choice. Everything is fine. I'll come again. read more

Love this place, I keep going back and bring new people to experience Newark/ironbound.

This place is worthy of all the stars. It's family owned and run, and it shows. Every dish is perfect, and the service is attentive and friendly, without being overbearing. The ham croquettes are my favorite- so creamy and flavorful. Also cannot recommend enough the stuffed scallop that's often on the specials. And leave room for dessert: one of the owners, Ana Maria, makes all of the desserts and doesn't skimp on anything. read more

I absolutely love this place and I love coming here. Very friendly atmosphere and excellent service. Shout out to the Paco Slider, I always try to come back for it. read more

Maybe the best tapas in New Jersey. Great staff. Wonderful experience. Boquerones en vinagre!! Just like Madrid!!

This place has the best tapas is Newark! Perfect for small groups! Cozy feeling and comfortable seating!

We did Tapas. That is what they are known for. Everyone of them came out 100% authentic and DELICIOUS! If u want a sit down dinner this is not the place to go to. It's all about the tapas! We were stuffed after picking 2 each and they were reasonable like 6-8$ each. The Passionfruit Sangria was AMAZING!!! read more

Casa d'Paco - Spanish Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Very good service and a nice interior but quite dark. On the outside it's quite hard to notice because it's in a residential community of houses and the front door have its sign but still look quite like a house so not many people especially tourist will ever really pass by there. Mostly locals and not too crowded. Friendly place with good attitude and decent prices. Pretty clean and organized but the tables are a bit sticky..quite a few selections for food and drinks but they are more well known for their tapas then their main courses. The Paella Casa d 'Paco is a good portion for two to three people and very good quality seafood and no frozen vegetable used in the dish. Atùn Cajún and Pulpo a Galega are very nice but my favourite will have to be Aguacate Relleno! read more

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This was an EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT. The garlic shrimp which we were told by the host to be the best thing on the menu was shrimp soaked in hot sauce, nothing more. Our appetizer came to the table cold, the pina colada should be banned and had to be returned, our entree took almost an hour and we had to ask a waiter if he would serve us because after we were seated we received no further accommodations. We had to take our food to go since it took so long. I was excited to bring my Wife here and the place felt nice and cozy. It was unfortunate I spent over $100 for an EXTREME DISAPPOINTMENT. The best thing was our waiter who was very nice throughout our worst dining experience for 2021. read more