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    Isabella's

    3.9 (541 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    ISABELLA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Wagyu Sliders
    Ryan V.

    I've been wanting to try this place ever since I moved to Frederick. This is my first experience trying a Tapas restaurant. My girlfriend and I went after doing some shopping in downtown Frederick and walked in on a Thursday night around 6:30. It was pretty slow, so this was a good night to go. First, the menu is massive. They also have a separate menu with the daily specials. We got a little bit of everything. The peach Sangria was really good and I would highly recommend. The empanadas were awesome and not deep fried. However, a little pricey at $16 for two of them. The asparagus was interesting. It's breaded and deep fried with a really good tomato aioli. I don't think they cooked or blanched the asparagus long enough though, it was very stringy and needed a knife to cut it and eat. The wagyu sliders were awesome. They had plenty of cheese and a nice crispy bun. They were juicy and cooked to a perfect temperature. I also got a cranberry mule that was pretty good. The ribeye special wasn't bad. The steak was cooked to a good temperature, but it lacked any seasoning and had a charred taste to the outside. Not sure, but it may have been cooked on a really hot flame which caused the charring. For $42, it was not worth it. The service was just okay. After we placed our order I didn't see the server until we were almost done and asking for the check. I was trying to get a condiment and couldn't since she never checked on our food. The inside is very nice , but there isn't a ton of seating. I can see this place getting very busy on a weekend. I would certainly come back for the drinks and appetizers! There is some outdoor seating along the street and they appear to be dog friendly in that seating area.

    Valencia paella
    Ann V.

    We had a great Valentine's Day dinner. We ordered the cauliflower tapas, stuffed eggplant tapas and the sautéed mushrooms tapas. Along with the Valencia paella. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend this establishment.

    Fried chicken and waffles

    The food was amazing and the location is dog friendly! We ate outside and brought our dog. We asked for a burger patty for her and it was the most beautiful burger for a dog I have ever seen! I had salmon on toast and it was exceptional. Try their house made hot sauce--flavorful, hot and tangy.

    Queso, Chicken Skewers, Sangria
    Joevi F.

    Tapas bar in Frederick, MD. Great great bar. I've only been twice but I've had great experiences both times. The Sangria offered here is worth visiting for, which is also adequately priced. The food is good as well. I highly recommend the Queso Al Horno (Goat Cheese Queso), it comes with its own chips cut and cooked in house and it's amazing. The Happy Hour here is priced very well, with a range of drinks being discounted (Sangria and Margaritas only $5) and food being discounted as well. The service at the bar both times was great as well. I was checked on frequently. I would highly recommend this tapas bar!

    Erin W.

    Great night after seeing the Nutcracker we searched downtown places that are open post 9pm and thank goodness Isabella's was still open. We got to sit right next to the fireplace and enjoyed our tapas. This is a favorite place for sure.

    Brunch specials
    Craig F.

    We stopped by Isabellas's for breakfast on a Saturday morning since they had a nice menu and opened early for breakfast. Very cool atmosphere and pub environment and an amazing bar! We were quickly seated as they were not very busy at the time. After that, things seem to slow down significantly. It took about an hour to get our food from the time we ordered.  When we did get our meals the presentation was nice, but the flavors were not what we expected. We tried the Tortilla de Patatas, which was ok, but nothing special. My wife ordered the biscuits with sausage gravy (and 2 eggs). The biscuits were very tough and gravy was ok.   While breakfast was not the best, I would definitely try Isabellas for dinner because the plates of food being served to people on the patio looked amazing.

    Alice J.

    Nearly five star setting and food (nice patio on a sunny Sunday; only drawback was the exceptionally loud car and motorcycle noise), good tapas choices, but unfortunately 3 star service (long long wait; spotty; inattentive; once ordered our food we waited for an hour, even for a simple two eggs, standard breakfast plate). Mussels are good (spicy sauce, special) Crab cake on artichoke is artfully presented, delicious Prosciutto e Melone is refreshing and tasty

    Fried manchego cheese
    Farah K.

    Came back to Isabellas after yeaaaars this time for tapas/dinner and not disappointed at all. We came in on a Tuesday night and there was ample space. We ordered a few different things to share amongst 3 people. I got the Flirtini drink which I enjoyed a lot. We got the fried manchego cheese, fried asparagus spears, brussel sprouts with capers and walnuts, papas fritas,albondigas(beef meatballs) and bacon wrapped dates (this one I did not try). Everything was delicious but surprisingly my favorite thing was the fried manchego which went so well with the fig jam it came with. Service was nice, they were good to let us know when the kitchen would be closing in case we wanted to get some last minute items in.

    Andrea O.

    Everything went well, so well I'd give it 6 s!! We walked in the door, seated promptly, water at the table almost before we sat down! Jared, our waiter, was engaging, friendly, offered tips about the menu! He, and a co-worker, compliment one another well! They back one another and there wasn't a gap in our service! Nor were we rushed! Food was amazing, with wonderful traditional tapas flavors and generous portions. The restaurant, in a historic area of Fredrick, has beautiful exposed brick walls solid wood floors, beautiful old bar, and great vibe for any time of day! My only regret, we don't live close enough to frequent weekly! Excellent, Isabella's!

    Eating some amazing tapas at Isabella's
    Bill G.

    While visiting Frederick a friend recommended Isabella's for dinner and we are so thankful for the recommendation. Isabella's is a vibrant restaurant that serves Spanish tapas, amazing sangria and a variety of paellas. We were glad we made reservations because the restaurant was busy in the dining area and the bar. Isabella's has evolving menus based on the season so there is always new and inventive food and drink choices. We started the evening we ordered a carafe of spiced pear sangria and a pumpkin spiced martini. Both were very tasty. We ordered the Paella a la Valenciana (shrimp, chicken, mussels, chorizo, and clams), Remolacha (roasted beets, feta and greens) and Datiles Rellenos (bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo). The paella was amazing, full of seafood and enough to share between two people. Don't forget to try the the Datiles Rellenos which were three beautifully prepared and tastebud tantalizers that nearly cause us to order another round. The only thing that could have made this better would have been sitting at the bar and taking advantage of their $6 tapas happy hour. Well, there will be another trip to Isabella's in the near future!

    Drinks

    I have been to Isabella's multiple times, whether it's friends or family, and am pleased every time! The servers are friendly, the food is good, and the restaurant is clean. This is a safe and fun restaurant to go to if you are searching for new places to try. Nothing but positives!

    Pan con costilla de ternera. Short rib, goat cheese, onions, honey truffle aioli, toasted brioche
    Abby W.

    Great food, service, and vibes. The tapas never miss the mark and are always scrumptious. My personal favorites are papas bravas, short rib sandwiches, bacon wrapped dates, and the sizzling shrimp. I tried two specials: a wild mushroom risotto and crab with cream cheese and sriracha on a crostini. Both were good. The risotto didn't have a strong mushroom flavor but was very creamy and rich. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and told us she would stagger our orders so they didn't come out at the same time. This helped prevent the table from getting too crowded.

    a pink cocktail in a coupe glass
    Jennifer L.

    Didn't get food but the drink menu is wonderful! Lots of fun Pickens! Service was great, bartender very observant even during busy hours. Place is rustic and simple.

    Brussel sprouts, cream of mushroom soup, steak with scalloped potatoes and spinach, Paella a la Valenciana

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    Food & service were wonderful even though it was a busy Mother's Day! We will go back!

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    Delicious happy hour selections! The meatballs were sooooo good! Will definitely go back for more!

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    4.3(335 reviews)
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    It all started with an empty restaurant. Then the server's uninspired approach to our table…read more Drinks were good and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Ordered the Empanada tasting which is one steak, chicken and sausage. A few minutes later the u inspired server brings 2 of the same flavor when there should have been 3 different flavors. The manager corrected the issue and we started tasting and sampling and quickly realized that there wasn't much flavor to any of them and the sauce tasted like it had sat open in the refrigerator for weeks. One bite of each was enough to stop eating them! Then along came dinner..... Lomo Saltado and it was more disappointing than the appetizers! The steak chunks were not seasoned, the dish was very dry and the fries and vegetables were not seasoned. This meal doesn't even rate 1 star and they should be ashamed of their service and products!! Overall my review says don't eat at Mayta's!! It was a complete waste of money and time!! Horrible service and food!!

    This is a cute place that's in a larger strip mall area with a lot of other food options,. The…read moremusic was bit too loud for my taste, but overall the experience there was pleasant. The food, they have a great lunch option and we took advantage of that, an app, main dish, and drink for $18 Their empanadas were 5/5, great filling and flavor, nice crunch/flakey dough and I would 100% recommend. The meats, now y'all know, if you have been reading any of my reviews that I like my steak/meats a particular sort of way. just to preference! I got their Lomo saltado and the steak was TOUGH, not uneatable tough, but tough enough to not really enjoy my meal. But besides the meat being tough, I couldn't really taste the aji amarillo flavor and didn't have much flavor in general, just a little salty. The fries were great crispy on the bottom and were prepared well. For a dish that's almost $30, they should use a better cut of meat. overall, not a great experience 2/5. My wife got their steak skewers and similarly, the meat was too tough, and didn't' have too much flavor. also very mid. Overall, the place was cute but just lacking in terms of their food. I would maybe go back to try more things (but really to eat their empanadas) but with almost spending $70 for pretty terrible main course meals was unfortunate.

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    Cacique

    3.4(333 reviews)
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    Excellent service! All food and drinks were on point…read more Will definitely return when in Frederick.

    Platanos Maduros- Fried sweet ripe plantains served with…read moresour cream Nice combination of the sweet and sour. The plantains could have been cooked a little softer for me Gambas al ajillo- Six jumbo shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsely Deliciously flavorful, however, the salt was heavy handed. Paella valencia- Scallops cooked perfectly, however, I prefer the "coral" of the scallop to be removed as it takes away from the silky texture of the scallop itself. Having said that, it does add flavor to the scallop. It's a texture thing for me. Sometimes it's removed before hitting the US. I had a glass of Albariño. Its citrusy, stone fruit notes, high acidity, and salinity cut through richness, complement seafood flavors, and balance saffron/spice with freshness, making it a classic match for the vibrant, savory dish. Serve it well-chilled to enhance its palate-cleansing effect, creating a refreshing contrast to the hearty rice and ingredients.  Chips were lackluster. Tasted like they were not made in house. Salsa was good though. Portions were good. Ratio of rice to everything else in paella was too much. Rice is cheap. No need to be overwhelming on plate to give the visual experience of being a generous portion, while making a profit. Oh, and I had to ask our server to get another chair because the one I sat in was imbalanced and wobbly, a potential customer disaster. All in all, Cacique's food offerings are very tasty. As an experienced diner, my intention is to provide culinary observations that can help elevate a place of eating, not just for the sake of providing critique.

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