We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and had an amazing experience! Super cute and cozy…read morerestaurant and so nicely decorated. I loved the aesthetic. It was easy to book a reservation online ahead of time. We were promptly seated upon arrival. Our waiter was wonderful! He seemed like he was the owner or manager. He knew the menu really well. We ordered a bunch of small plates (tapas) and enjoyed every single one: the squid, patatas bravas, shishito peppers, artichoke, shrimp, to name a few, and they were all delicious and thoughtfully made. They had some good options on the kids menu too, my daughter chose the fish and fries and loved it! They made my husband's birthday special by bringing churros with a candle for dessert. Great way to end our experience. Overall a really nice and upscale-like experience at a reasonable price! Highly recommend! We'll be back.

So many compliments to give. Interior:…read moreIntimate. You feel cozy, not claustrophobic. So many fun things to look around while waiting for your next course to arrive. Service: Luis, an amazing server. He gave my husband and I his own personal favs. Which was valid. Get the Wienerschnitzel, you won't be disappointed. The service was exceptional and didn't feel rushed. Overall, Luis makes me want to come back to hear more of his other personal favs. I will be coming back. Food: Every appetizer, entree, desserts and drinks were divine. My personal fav was the patatas pavera because of the unique flavors. I had 5 different items and not a bad bite in the bunch

Delicious paella and Spanish tapas!…read more The paella was seasoned well with hefty portions of seafood. $59 for two people (minimum) and two tapas plates were plenty. The interior is decorated very casual and homey, it was a fun ambiance with excellent service! The flan dessert was so rich and creamy too. I would come back to try more of the hot tapas plates!

Came here during happy hour to see what all the hype was about, and it definitely lived up to its…read morereputation. The ambiance was relaxed and inviting, especially for the middle of the day, making it a great spot to unwind over a few tapas and drinks. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful, walking us through the menu and offering recommendations, which made ordering much easier for first-timers. My favorite dish was the ham and cheese-filled tapa--it was rich, crispy, and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the chicken with onions and the sausage, both of which were simple but well-executed. As with most traditional tapas bars, don't come expecting a huge meal since the portions are meant for sharing and sampling. The sangria was refreshing and paired well with the food, though it wasn't particularly memorable. Overall, Costa Brava is a great place for happy hour, good conversation, and authentic tapas with attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

Very good food and drinks, and the atmosphere was electric and authentic Spanish! Great service…read morewith nightclub type energy! Live latin music made the evening vibe even more electric! A nice, cozy spot to enjoy tapas, music, and dancing. A definite redo my next time I visit San Diego!

Thank you Brian for your services ! Such an amazing bartender and very welcoming thank you so much…read morefor am night I celebrate my wedding with so much fun

Get your Spanish fix here. Wide variety of great Spanish foods. The best Jamon Iberico around.read more

I love this place came in because I really wanted to have paella for my birthday and I didn't know…read morewhere to get the good local goods from España so I decided to come in here and they had everything I needed and more I was able to walk out with some delicious hormone as well as all of the goods I needed to make a really solid paella highly recommend stopping in the place is so cute. The people are so sweet and the food is so good

Amazing food & service Food has so much flavor and so does…read morethe desserts 10/10 recommend

Terrible place. Not good whatsoever. Paella is half cooked, rice is hard. Lamb chomps was rare, it…read morewas taken back and still rare and certain sections burnt. Cauliflower purée is a pile of grease. Kids pasta was literally plain boiled pasta. I mean this place is charging $50 a dish for absolutely mediocre food. Horrible. Wouldn't recommend one ounce. I don't need a reservation in my name in order for me to have visited. I came tonight 6/8/26 7pm

This review is all JT in the vines of Altissima…read more This guy gets it. Champagne, caviar, sparkling water, hot tubs. Dude knows luxury.

Our server, Andrea, is fantastic. She always delivers excellent service and is wonderfully…read moreattentive when explaining the menu and wines. Thanks to her, we joined the wine club--and we've been members for years! Every visit with her is consistently enjoyable, and she truly elevates the experience.

Live music and service was amazing. Celebrated a friend's birthday and the vibe was to die for we…read moreare definitely going again soon!

We went to Cafe Sevilla this weekend to catch the Mexico World Cup game and we had a great…read moreexperience! First, our server was so attentive even though it was a packed house! What we love about this place is they have happy hour everyday from open to I believe 7, you can't beat that! The food and drinks: we got a tamarindo margarita and we liked it a lot. Good flavor although it could have used a bit more alcohol. For tapas we got: croquetas de queso y jamon (we loved them, they were probably our favorite), calamari (it was so good!), empanadas (my boyfriend said they were good), short rib tacos (they were okay but not the greatest), patatas bravas (only thing I wasn't a fan of). Overall, really great food, service and ambiance. We will definitely be back!

Splurge restaurant but food is very solid! My husband and I…read morecame here for date night and had a great experience~ Vaca is located next to south coast, interior has tall ceilings and have a small indoor and outdoor seating. They have Spanish menu items, several tapas and main dishes. We got 4 wines and both loved with whites and reds! La bola (8.5/10)-the meat inside was delicious wasn't overly crispy, sauce on top was too much but a classed dish Pani puri (9/10)-interesting concept scallop was delicious and sauce was rich, shell was crispy Cauliflower (7/10)-bit too salty and rich but they give you a good portion Steak (7.5/10)-we asked for medium but it was more in medium rare, good quality but small for price Churro (9/10)-cant beat a piping hot churro with chocolate sauce portion not too large Our server was friendly and vibe was classy Would love to try the paella my next visit!

Vaca is one of the best dining experiences in Orange County. The Spanish-inspired menu strikes a…read moregreat balance between traditional flavors and creative execution, and every dish we ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. The tapas are perfect for sharing, with standout flavors that make it hard to pick favorites, and the paella is worth the wait. The atmosphere is lively and energetic without feeling pretentious, making it a great spot for a date night, celebration, or dinner with friends. Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and helped guide us through the menu. Chef Amar Santana's influence is clear throughout the restaurant, and it's easy to see why Vaca has built such a strong reputation. Not the cheapest meal in Costa Mesa, but the quality, creativity, and overall experience make it well worth it. I'll definitely be back.

Really enjoyed dinner here especially as a vegetarian. The options were great and I wanted to try…read moreeverything. But in time. The vegetarian paella is so delicious and well prepared. The portion size is plentiful. The potato tapas has a perfect blend of cream and spice. The Elote was perfect in every way. Everything was absolutely delicious and well prepared. The service was very attentive including all the way through the nicely presented take away packaging for my leftovers. A must visit.

Really great ambiance Service was great Multi dining areas…read morewhich is great The paella, which is a favorite of many is great if you like lots of rice and salty The appetizers were average Recommend this place for the ambience the food is good but nothing that's extraordinary But I'd recommend your own experience it's definitely worth a try