Jaleo at Disney Springs always delivers an incredible dining experience. The food by José Andrés is…read moreconsistently outstanding, but today Wini made it feel like a true Michelin-star experience. Her professionalism, attention to detail, warmth, and genuine hospitality elevated every moment of our meal. Exceptional service like hers is what transforms a great restaurant into an unforgettable one. Thank you, Wini, for making our visit so special. We can't wait to come back!

We recently dined at Jaleo in Disney Springs with my mom, stepdad, husband, toddler, baby, and me…read more Our first impression wasn't the best, as the hostesses were quite serious and not particularly welcoming. They escorted us to our table, but a smile or warmer greeting would have made a difference. Thankfully, our waitress, Daniela, completely turned the experience around. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain the menu and answer our questions. She provided wonderful service throughout our meal. The food arrived quickly and was served nice and hot. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. The quality of the food itself was excellent. Our biggest issue was the value. We understand that Jaleo serves tapas and that it's located in Disney Springs, where prices tend to be higher. However, many of the dishes were priced similarly to full entrées at other restaurants while offering very small portions. For example, the Patatas Bravas--essentially a couple of potatoes with a delicious sauce--were around $15. The avocado salad was also around $14 and consisted mostly of one avocado with dressing. While everything tasted great, the prices felt difficult to justify, especially when dining as a family. If the prices were significantly lower, we would absolutely come back because the food and service were very good. Unfortunately, at the current price point, we didn't feel we received good value for what we paid. It's a nice place to try if you're looking for quality tapas, but families should be prepared for a very expensive meal.

We had a late lunch there on Thursday and everything was amazing from the 1905 salad prepared table…read moreside, the Cuban sandwich and the wine. The best waitress ever, she was knowledgeable and helpful with making our wine choice and super friendly and attentive. We will definitely ask for Kaley's table when we return. Also the parking attendant was very nice and helpful too! :)

The location is absolutely beautiful. Across from a gorgeous lake in a picturesque neighborhood…read more We were greeted immediately when we walked in. We mentioned we had a reservation but we were early and they were able to accommodate us. The indoor dining area is lovely with that old school Florida feel. Beautiful spanish and Cuban decor. There also an outdoor seating area which was empty on our visit due to the rain storm, humidity and heat. Our waiter was on top of everything, friendly and very knowledgeable. The food, I grew up on Cuban food and cant help but compare all Cuban food to my dad's cooking. I had the lechón platter and it was good. The lechón was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The yuca lacked flavor for me and was a bit bland as were the black beans. The rice was good. I was able to try a bite of picadillo and it was really good! I also had a bit of a Cuban sandwich which was a little different, but it was really really good! We brought family from out of town and they were all very pleased with their meals. We will definitely be back.

Inauspicious from the outside, absolutely delicious food and drink. We've now had dinner here with…read morefriends a few times and for a special occasion as a family. The Pan Con Tomate is the absolute most delicious thing here. Especially when topped with their Jamon Serrano. You could get just this and one of their martinis, especially during Happy Hour, and be totally happy. Also lovely are: Their Spanish wines Their Paella Mixta Garlic Shrimp Ham croquettas Lentil soup Grilled Ocotpus Salmon with chickpeas and spinach The service is always great and the booths have the best ambiance.

When Bulla first opened in Tampa we were regulars. Lately, we come back to try Bulla again. Some…read morethings are still the same at Bulla, but we notice some things are different. Formally, happy hour tapas were available at tables, now happy hour food is only at the bar which fills up early so people wait for bar seats. Happy hour drink prices are available to all until 7PM. The Spanish old fashioned and Mahou draft beer are favorites. Some of our long time favorites still available include tuna tartare, pintxos, and kale caesar. On our first visits we tried several new things and discovered many dishes featured fried potatoes in different formats. We found the grilled octopus too tough, but enjoyed the corn puree base. We'll try paella and other dishes on future visits.

Ate dinner here while on vacation in St. Petersburg and it did not disappoint. Wow, everything was…read moregreat start to finish. We were staying downtown St. Pete, so this location was great. It is right across from the park and was walking distance from our hotel. The restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating. We opted for indoor and the inside of the restaurant is dark, calming and polished. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Our server had great recommendations and was very attentive. The food was amazing! Everything was so flavorful and fresh. It flags this on the menu as well, but the paella take about 40mins to make, so order it early. It is definitely worth the wait!

I love this place. I never have a bad experience here…read more Started with a Paloma that was very tasty. Ordered the pequillos rellenos, a fav of mine, always delicious. Also the queso de cabra, rich and spicy. A terrific mix of tastes on your pallette. Switched to a nice red wine and got the lamb chops, Mediterranean style, with feta, dill and eggplant cabonata...WOW...off the charts good. For dessert I got a nice smokey flavorful drink, which was on their website, but not the menu. Although missing a couple garnished it was still very enjoyable. (Sorry, forgot the name) Had a wonderful bartender who served me too

A resounding YES! We came here for the first time a couple…read moreof years ago and it was such a pleasant and memorable experience, we had to come back. We were told that it would be a 30-40 minute wait, but it was hardly a 20 minute wait. The ambiance of the place is so homey, and the staff is generally pleasant. First of all, do not underestimate the BREAD. It is probably, hands down, the best baguette bread I have had in the US. We had croquette and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. They were good. For my main course, I had the mahi mahi varadero and it was really good. It came with crab and Spanish rice, and was breaded with crispy plantains. It was good, although I generally don't like Spanish rice. HOWEVER, if I had to recommend a dish, it would be the mahi-mahi cayo-Hueso. It was marinated with citrus flavors and it was divine. Now I don't know who in our party ordered the fries, but they were amazing and felt as good as home fries. Now to the dessert, we ordered almost one of each and it was some of the best dessert I have had in my life -not too sweet, made well, and with real ingredients. I would have ordered my own cafe con leche but it was too late for me in the day but man did I wish I could have had my own cup instead os stolen sips. A record would not be complete without aknowledging the staff. Our waiter was Alfredo and he was such a nice, sweet, and accommodating waiter. He was also patient with such a large party. Thank you, Alfredo!

Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is absolutely stunning. If those walls could talk I'd sit and…read morelisten for hours! The tiles, floors, and history everywhere you look are incredible. Our server Enarxis was amazing and made our entire visit! He made us feel like family right away, shared the history of the room we were in, and gave us great tips and things to do while traveling in the area. His food and drink recommendations were 10/10: Red Sangria & Salad: The sangria was delicious and the tableside salad was so unique and flavorful. Cuban Bread: Oh my gosh... warm, perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside with butter. Divine! Pollo Manchego: Huge portion for lunch! The citrusy sauce with the crispy chicken and yellow rice was so different from anything I've had and super delicious. Mahi Mahi with Blue Crab: My husband devoured this. El Combo de Cuba: My dad cleaned his plate trying all the Cuban flavors. We loved every second from start to finish. I can't say enough good things about Enarxis--he truly made our experience. We will 100% be back next time we are in the area!

The Café Gala is on the first floor of the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. Like many of the…read morehidden gems found in some of Dali's more famous paintings, the search to find Café Gala is more than worth it for a fantastic dining experience! The incredibly curated Spanish themed menu is a perfect match with the art of Salvador Dali that you will find in the museum. You can dine in the café without having to pay for admission to see Dali's art. If you only ate in the café, you would have a wonderful experience. But, if you also view Dali's art on the floor above the café, both enhance the other amazingly. We sat at the bar and were provided with expert care by our server Shannon. She was knowledgeable, friendly and offered great advice. I started out with a Carpano classico vermouth rosso with orange peel. An excellent pre-lunch beverage. For lunch, we had the - The Pressed Serranita 1906 roasted pork, serrano jamon, Manchego, tomato, piquillo pepper, pimento aioli, chips, olives. The bread was lightly toasted, the Manchego oozing. Every bite demanded, and got, a moment of appreciation and reflection as to just how good this sandwich was. Pairing it with a glass of the red sangria was a good choice. In addition to the standard fresh fruit garnish, a big blackberry was in there too. Also, the Caprese Tuna - Chimichurri spiced tuna, baby heirloom tomatoes, cana de cabra, Valencia balsamic reduction, arugula, almond pesto, spiced pumpkin seeds, served with toast points. The tuna was just slightly seared, very tasty and juicy. I had a 5 oz glass of Albariño; a white wine native to the coastal region of Galicia. The crisp citric and sea-breeze taste went very well with the tuna. For dessert, I had the Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and a Cordato. The pudding was moist and tasty with the occasional explosion of chocolate chips that were baked into the croissant. We also had an iced coffee drink for dessert. She had The Tiramisu; espresso, chocolate, mascarpone whipped cream, lady finger & sea salt chocolate crumble. The whipped mascarpone cream on the top could have been a dessert unto itself. Sitting at the bar, we got to see the cooking, prep and plating of the food. Astonishingly, the cook/prep area was about 10 x 12 with two chefs literally shoulder-to-shoulder. It was like watching a ballet. I find it difficult to imagine how so many complex menu items can come out of such a small space. The atmosphere was light and airy with a few tables and the bar near large floor to ceiling geodesic dome windows. Come here for a great value-for-dollar spent dining experience.

Located inside the Dalí museum is Café Gala. I've been here several times and it's always been…read moregreat. Beautiful view of the staircase of the museum on one side, and the other overlooking the water through the unique windows. I got the white sangria this time and it was perfect for summer. Quick and friendly staff.