Ole Tapas is hands down a great place and you will not be disappointed!!! It has such a deep strong Spain vibe that you can feel it!!! The staff is very welcoming and the food is truly delicious and the flamenco shows they have every Saturday is honestly worth it!!! If guys ever want to immerse yourself and experience Spain culture? Ole Tapas is where it's at!! I definitely plan to go back again!! it's also a great place to go out on a date or just chill and be in very the moment. The service is also fantastic. The cuisine is very Spanish as well. And again, I truly recommend this place any day and anytime Viva Espana!!! read more

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Updated status as of Saturday 09.05.2026. Since Sevillas is under new management now, decided to add my new experience. Attended a graduation party. Not at the usual entrance but another entrance on the right. Security guard was present which he directed us to an elevator and instructed us to get off on the 2nd floor. When we got off the elevator, the party was straight ahead. It was a new feeling. That private VIP feeling where you are totally isolated from the restaurant. The decor gave it a great ambiance. Table settings and catered food. The 2nd floor was clean. The restrooms were clean. For the men's urinals, there is no privacy. No partition between urinals. There is an outside patio where you can relax and gossip. Overall had a good time. I definitely recommend booking private parties at this private hall that this restaurant offers. Great energy and good setting. read more

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Paella was really disappointing. The rice did not have any saffron. The rice color was very pale yellow that confirms the lack of saffron. The texture of the rice was gummy and seemed warmed over. The amount of meat was nice, but the ratio of chicken to other lamb, sausage, etc, was weak. Overall, it was very disappointing, and for the $44 price tag for a single portion, it's frankly unacceptable. The previous Spanish restaurant at this location (Sevilla) was much better, but this dish reminds me of Sevilla in it's last days... which isn't good. It's why they went out of business. I love a great paella and have been to both Barcelona and Madrid, I've never been to the Sevilla in Costa Mesa or SD, but I'm curious now and need to go. I won't go back to Ole. read more

First time at Olé Bar Tapas Bar & Kitchen, and honestly, three stars is me being generous. The space itself is nicely designed, but we were seated at a slanted table and the restaurant was way too hot. Several tables were literally fanning themselves with menus. Our waitress even mentioned it to the manager, but nothing really changed. That alone made the experience uncomfortable. The bigger issue for me was value. I understand tapas are small plates, but for the prices, the quality and portions should be much better. The calamari tasted fine, but there were a lot of red bell peppers and mostly crumbs at the bottom. The mixed olives came in a very small dish with mostly tiny olives with pits, broken pieces, and maybe three decent-sized olives. The garlic shrimp was the standout and was actually very good. The ham and cheese croquetas were four tiny little balls, about the size of mini store-bought frozen meatballs, served with a little sweet tomato sauce underneath. Not terrible, just extremely small and not memorable. Drinks were mixed. I enjoyed the wine flight trio. My mom had the classic mojito, and my sister wasn't impressed with the mezcal Negroni. The biggest disappointment was dessert. We ordered the churros with chocolate sauce. I've lived in Spain and Spanish cuisine is one of my specialties, so I know what churros con chocolate should be. These were pale yet somehow overcooked, and the sauce was very light brown, extremely hot, and tasted more like butter, cream and sugar than chocolate. To her credit, a second waitress did try to help since our original waitress event to break and was very kind. Since my family had already eaten some of the churros and didn't know any better, she explained she couldn't fully remove the dessert, but she gave me a $9 discount using her employee discount. I didn't ask for a discount, rather to inform the kitchen. I appreciated that gesture, so thank you to her for making an effort. Service overall was okay, but our water wasn't consistently replenished and we eventually had to ask for ice water, especially frustrating considering how hot it was inside. Our bill came out to about $156 for three drinks, bread with tomato, calamari, olives, garlic shrimp, croquetas and churros. For that price, the quality, portions, service and overall experience just didn't match. Nice ambiance and good garlic shrimp, but the menu needs some serious tightening up. Three stars. There's potential here, but right now it feels overpriced for what you actually get. read more

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I had my birthday brunch at ole! Food was delicious, my waiter was very attentive! Was definitely a vibe upstairs music was on point! Me and ny party danced all day! will definitely be back. read more

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I seriously cannot say enough good things about Olé. The food, desserts, cocktails, atmosphere, and service all make it a standout experience. The desserts were especially impressive. The flourless chocolate cake was rich and decadent, while the cheesecake and crisp churros with caramel drizzle made for a fun, perfectly balanced combination. The poached pear in sangria was another unique highlight that showed how much thought goes into the menu. My favorite savory dish was the chicken bruchetta with Manchego mashed potatoes and balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts. Every element worked beautifully together, and I would gladly return for it. The craft cocktails, music, DJ, live entertainment, and nightclub upstairs make Olé a place where you can spend the entire evening. We celebrated my 21st birthday here, and the staff went out of their way to make it special. Their attention to service and creating a memorable experience truly shows. Definitely one of the top spots in Long Beach. read more

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Asked for a roofie kit and it was not provided. If it's advertised, it's clearly a problem. I asked at the hostess in the restaurant side to see if they had one and they acted like they had not heard of it. Also for the Latin music, it's $10 not $20 as the club upstairs. Bad service and not knowledgeable staff sets ups for a bad night. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - The advertise rape kit that they don't provide when asked - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

We have gone back for the tasty Paella- with their fresh baked bread served with butter and a savory tomato sauce paired with one or two of their delicious drinks including the Sangria a MUST try ! Overall a great experience with an even better vibe ! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - We have gone now multiple times to enjoy the Marinera Paella Familia - such great flavor paired with an even better cocktail or two! - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had the most incredible dinner here at Olé Tapas Bar and Kitchen. Step inside an oasis of delight just off the streets of Long Beach. From their immersive ambiance to the live music, all of the visuals amplify the flavors of their phenomenal menu. We were welcomed by Kat who provided an exceptional dining experience, offering great recommendations and pairings. We shared their pan con tamate with prosciutto, croquetas de queso y jamon, and Brussels sprouts before a single sized order of their traditional paella, which was perfect for two. The mixed flavors and textures were all phenomenal, but that paella really was fantastic. Rich and flavorfully balanced by the lobster stock, the entire bite was something to be remembered. We can't wait to come back in for our next tapas night! read more

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On my first night in Long Beach, and a rainy one at that, I had a reservation at Cafe Sevilla for 10 p.m. on a Thursday. I ended up arriving early, a little after 9 p.m. and was seated at the bar. It's good I did because I was informed that the kitchen closes down at 9:30. Crisis averted...though the restaurant should mention when making a reservation online that food is no longer available at a certain hour. I walked over from my Airbnb but noticed that they don't have a parking lot. Your best bet is street parking or a nearby parking garage. Ambiance (5/5): A beautiful restaurant inside. Romantic, nice ambiance, sophisticated...I was impressed wholeheartedly. The Spanish music playing in the background was a nice touch, too. They have live music on the weekends, so I didn't get to experience that but I would have liked to. They also own a night club right next to the restaurant. While I sat at the bar, they also have high tops in the bar area, tables, booths, and a small patio in front of the restaurant. Service (4/5): They charge a 3% transaction fee if you use a credit card. I'm never a fan of businesses trying to pass of merchant fees onto customers. It's a cost of business. If I would have had enough cash on me, that's what I would have done. Despite the policy, the bartender took good care of me. He was friendly and checked in to see how I was doing. A job well done, overall. They also have free WiFi which is always a nice touch. I was able to get some work done while I was chowing down. Drinks (4/5): Cafe Sevilla has a nice list of cocktails, beer, and wine. I couldn't help but go with a Spanish classic, sangria. They have a sangria royale, which I went with for an upcharge, that also has a liquer in it. To be honest, it tasted just like a regular sangria for me. No sweat though, it was a refreshing alcoholic beverage and a treat as I don't have sangria often. Food (4.5/5): I went with the jamon y manchego croquettes which were splendid. The presentation of every dish at Cafe Sevilla is well thought out and adds to the dining experience. Nestled on top of some red sauce, the four croquettes were fried just right and bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness inside. There was even a little pull factor with the cheese which we can always appreciate. Speaking of presentation, while I forget the exact name of the dish, I also ordered the sizzling platter of three different types of Spanish sausage. The platter is flambeed at your table with brandy and apple cider vinegar. Beyond the interactive presentation, each sausage was delicious. The brandy added a little sweetness to the sausage. Along with the small onions on the platter. Chef's kiss. The menu consists of a lot of tapas, plus paellas, and some entrees. Both of my dishes were tapas. While the portion sizes are not large, and it's not cheap, the quality is there. If you're trying to get some bang for your buck, come during happy hour every day of the week, where tapas are half off. They also have some paella discounts on Fridays and Saturdays, I believe. If I lived in Long Beach, I would definitely return! And if you've never had Spanish food before, check them out. It's a treat. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Croquettes de jamon y serrano and sausage a la plancha - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

¡Olé, olé, olé, olé... olé... olé! If you're looking for the perfect place to watch a soccer match, this is it. We came for the Mexico vs. Korea game and the energy inside was electric. The crowd, the excitement, and the overall atmosphere made it such a fun viewing party. The DJ really helped elevate the experience and kept the energy going all game long. It truly felt like the place to be for soccer fans. Food-wise, I definitely recommend the chicken quesadilla. Also, the mojitos downstairs were excellent--super refreshing and worth trying! Just note they weren't available at the viewing party on the 3rd floor. Overall, such a great spot for a game-day experience. We'll definitely be back, and next time we want to try more from the full restaurant menu. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - World Cup Cantina Menu - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Absolutely incredible -- food, music & vibe all top-notch! From start to finish, our night at Cafe Sevilla was perfect. This place truly delivers an authentic Spanish dining and entertainment experience with amazing food, lively atmosphere, excellent service and unforgettable live music. We ordered the grilled beef and grilled lamb skewers with rice -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and paired beautifully with their Spanish-style menu offerings. Their tapas-style approach makes everything fun to share and enjoy with friends or a date night crowd. But the highlight of the evening was the live band -- Projection Latin Music! They had the entire restaurant singing and dancing all night long, playing everything from Salsa to Merengue to Bachata and more. Their energy was infectious, and I was so impressed that I followed them on Instagram @ProjectionLatinMusic. The vibe here is unmatched -- part restaurant, part tapas bar, part nightclub -- with live Latin music and entertainment featured regularly. Whether you're coming for dinner, drinks, dancing, or all of the above, Cafe Sevilla knows how to deliver an unforgettable night. Highly recommended if you want excellent Spanish cuisine and a fantastic night out -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Live Music by Projection Latin Music! - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

We first came here for a Private Party upstairs in Dec. of 2022. We were served a few different tapas & other dishes which were tasty. We enjoyed the Chorizo Empanada, Meatballs, Ceviche, Chicken, Short Ribs, & Paella. The food left a great impression on us and we wanted to come back to try their regular menu. We've passed by here a number of times, but never made it back. Tonight was the night we'd take the Journey Through Spain! We were seated promptly at a booth. The table didn't fit the curve of the booth seat and it was difficult to slide in. Our server was alright, not very attentive nor personable, but we did get all our food. We took a Journey Through Spain which is a 5-Course Dinner for Two. For the first and second course, you get to choose one item. Course 3 is set. Fourth course is the entrée and you each get to choose one dish. And lastly dessert, it is set. Sad to say that we did not enjoy most of the meal. We were served the first and second course almost simultaneously. Felt so rushed! For the second course we chose the Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha because they flambée the sausages tableside. I wasn't ready with my phone camera and the server didn't seem like she wanted to wait on me. My husband asked her to wait a sec. I got flustered and then missed most of the flambéeing. It is a show & experience, and the server should realize that! After we tasted the 3rd course, the Croquetas de Queso y Jamón, I asked hubby if we could just stop this dinner for two and pay for what we'd already gotten. I wasn't joking, but we pushed through. Journey Through Spain: 1st -Boquerones Filet - fish was very fishy 2nd - Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha - we didn't care for this 3rd - Croquetas de Queso y Jamón - I thought they were ok, but hubby didn't like them. The exterior had a nicely fried crispy texture. 4th - Braised Rioja Short Rib (Hubby's choice) - this was a good dish. Tender Short Rib meat. 4th - Salmón con Chorizo (my choice) - my Salmon was dried out. The very innermost center portion of the Salmon was very good and tender, but it was a small amount. It was overcooked. 5th - Basque Cheesecake - very mushy but tasted ok. Never had such a wet cheesecake. It wasn't really a Basque Cheesecake because there was no caramelized burnt top that is its' signature style. I got a Virgin Berry Mule. I loved the lavender hue of the mocktail! It consists of blueberry, strawberry, lime and ginger beer. The drink was very good although a tiny bit too sweet. Gotta say that the food was not up to par. We are not very picky eaters. We enjoy all sorts of ethnic foods. I dislike rating restaurants poorly, but sometimes it is warranted. 2-stars on Yelp means they "Could've been better" and I do concur. read more

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Horrible customer service. 45 mins from the time of food order to being served. We had to ask for menus.

If you want good paella, do not come here. This was honestly the worst paella I've ever had, which was really disappointing because the restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere and live music. We ordered a half seafood and half meat paella, with added lobster and pork belly. Unfortunately, the actual food was terrible. Main issues: * The bottom of the seafood side was completely black and burnt instead of having a crispy socarrat. There's a huge difference between crispy rice and burnt rice. * The lobster was severely overcooked, burnt, and tasted terrible. * The pork belly was an extra charge, but there was barely any visible pork belly in the dish. It honestly just looked like tiny bacon pieces. * All of the meat throughout the paella was severely overcooked. Positives: * Our waiter was very nice. * The ambiance was good. * The live music added a fun vibe. * It was my birthday, so they gave me a complimentary ice cream dessert at the end, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, none of that made up for how bad the paella itself was. read more

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Best Spanish restaurant hands down! Ambiance is romantic and authentic. Service is amazing and the food is soooo good. Get the pulpoooo! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - This is the mushroom TO Mushroom & Roasted Garlic Paella Single. Great ambiance and live music Sunday night 7pm - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

So my partner and I went here on a Thursday special date night when it was Sevilla. Service was perfect and the food was to die for. The tapas were amazing and I cannot fault much especially for the price read more

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Loved our happy hour experience at Cafe Sevilla! Without a reservation at 530pm on a Saturday, we were seated at the bar by the friendly host who explained the dinner show would begin at 7. The dining room has tiered seating to allow good views. Reservations for tables for the dinner show were recommended. Our meal was quick and we didn't experience the music or dancing. But the $7 red sangria was delicious and husband enjoyed his draft Modelo while we nibbled on marinated olives and some olive loaf bread. I should mention all 26 tapas on the menu are half off for happy hour daily from open to 7pm. I found the prices to be a good value and the portions were acceptable for the price. Sort of rare these days! Husband ordered a beef empanada duo and the cheese croquettes ($8 and $7). I ordered the garlic shrimp and the grilled octopus. At $13.75, the pulpo romesco was our most expensive dish, and well worth every penny. Grilled octopus tentacle was tender and delicious! He ate the chick peas and I took the kale romesco. The empanadas and croquettes were a pretty standard preparation, acceptable if not special. BUT...the $8.50 garlic shrimp was a generous pile of garlicky heaven. I also ordered a $5.50 side of saffron rice, which was quite sticky, had a very dull flavor, and didn't get consumed. Our bartender recommended it over the squid ink rice, because the dark right is too salty in his opinion. Fair enough. Our trip to Spain was fast and fun, and we didn't have room for dessert. The only thing that felt strange about this meal was the card they gave me for a $25 return visit discount (valid even on happy hour they say) if i came back having written a review for them. We didn't get back for another meal there during our vacation but I would truly not have redeemed this offer because it felt like a review bribe. Stuffed full and very happy we waddled home with no leftovers. But bragged about the meal to our son who is currently studying abroad in Spain and has not yet eaten grilled octopus! read more

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Absolutely horrible. 1.5 hours for a drink paid to reserve a table that never was available!!! Bar was Disgusting. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Unkept / sanitation issues!!!! - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Salmon con chorizo!!!! Fantástico! Riquísimo! Great music and great food!!! Great vibe overall!!!!!! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Salmon con chorizo! - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Have been a couple of times on a Sunday and have had a great time! Great food, music and ambiance.

This is a must try restaurant if you are in the city of Long Beach or you are looking to try the Best Paella that you will ever have. I remember my first time coming to this restaurant we order the dark paella and olive bread aside with some meat. I wanna talk about the main dish, which was the paella, I wanna say that this dish is so delicious. I have not traveled to Spain, but I would love to do it sooner because this restaurant always makes me think of how amazing Food must be going to Spain. The one situation about this restaurant that I don't feel is a plus is the parking situation, you will have to come here with a lot of time because Parking can cost up to $25-$56.at the next-door parking lot from the restaurant. If you wanna find an affordable one, you might have to do some walk and use the public parking lot for better prices. Aside from this service are very attentive. You have to make a reservation though it's best. Prices are a bit high, but you have to remember that this is a a flamenco ambience/Spain environment. Which, by the way, if you would like to see the shows about the flamenco, you could purchase tickets to see them they are amazing. I will highly recommend that you make your time to come and visit this restaurant. It's just the best. read more

Come for the food and ignore the price. If I factored in the price, then maybe 4 stars (lol). But the fact that they have a no tipping policy, and the menu has reflected gratuity already... then 5 stars. I don't like the mental gymnastics with tipping culture and just want to see what I'm going to pay so this was great. The food was also very delicious and visually appealing. Plating was superb. The sangria was also delicious and photo-worthy! I would come back for the quality, no pricing BS, and ... weight loss lol. read more

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Came on Friday 31 at 12:03 am and the sign said 2am and they closed at 12:09am . The guys were so rude and slammed the door on us and told us it was not open even though the Sign said 2:00am read more

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Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar never fails. The ambience is off the hook, and our bartender (Brian) knows exactly what it takes to keep customers coming back. The Chilean blueberry mojito is top-notch, and the espresso martini never disappoints. It's a great environment to be in on a Saturday or Sunday night lively, stylish, and full of energy. Just wish Sevilla were open Monday through Thursday too. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

They charge you for each and every thing...sauces etc are charged at an alacart price. When you ask for a manager you get treated like you're bothering them. I don't know if it's because we're blavk or what put I'll never come again. Food is okay, customer service is horrible and Gilbert the manager was no help either. read more

This restaurant is a longstanding one in DTLB, which is one of the few Spanish places in SoCal. They have branches in Costa Mesa and San Diego, which we haven't tried. It's only open on weekends. We went on a Friday evening with a reservation. The ambiance was excellent, we felt like we were transported to Spain. Service was very slow and the waiter hardly ever came to check up on us. I am giving 5 stars in spite of the poor service because of the ambiance and food. Live music started at 8 pm. We did a wine flight. For appetizers we had the Spanish Salchichas a la Plancha, which was excellent, flambeed tableside. We also tried the Queso Fundido with chorizo, which was good and the Patatas Bravas, which was very good. We had the family style Paella Valencia, which was excellent. We ended with flan, which was good. Consider watching the Flamenco show, if you want a special experience. read more

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Had a great time and good food. We had calamari, fresh bread, veggie kabobs, and paella. The veggie kabobs were undercooked and small. Bread and calamari were amazing! Paella was tasty. The mushroom and chicken paella was my favorite. But it was a lot for 4 people. Ambiance was great! read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Photo in front of the stage. - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and absolutely loved it! Better to come on Sundays for the half off paela. They also offer a happy hour where all tapas are 50% off! The paela was SOO full of flavor. The bamba rice was my favorite part of the dish. Really liekd their apps too and would recommend the papas bravas The male waiter working on 12/1 was really friendly and brought out a free birthday dessert. It was cold outside but the heater wasnt working so the workers brought out the fireplace too There is a 2 hour free parking lot on 3rd street read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great spot for dinner, live music, and delicious drinks. I had lunch with a friend, we recommend watermelon margarita and calamares Fritos and mezcal negroni and baked steak empanadas. read more

Best place for a spontaneous dinner on Valentine's. Lovely restaurant, fun ambiance and food was amazing. Will come back soon. Was introduced to Betty by a very friendly patron. She was very welcoming and approachable. read more

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Stopped by for tapas. First time in LB. Glad we did! Fantastico! Check out the photos. You can't go wrong! We sat outside as it was a nice, warm evening. We had garlic shrimp, potatoes, meatballs, empanadas, dates wrapped in bacon, & bread. We would've had tortilla Espanola but they ran out. They carry a wide selection of Spanish wine as well. Fun & festive decor. Loved the ladies restroom decor in particular. You have to see why in person. read more

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The atmosphere, food and service was top class! The restaurant manager, Betty B. made our evening very special by providing us with everything that we requested. She was very polite, knowledgeable, considerate and kind. I completely recommend this great social venue for authentic Spanish dinner, live entertainment and Spanish ambiance! read more

We came here for my birthday dinner. Parking is always a little challenging in downtown Long Beach so we thought about using valet. The hostess at the front of the restaurant wasn't very friendly or helpful about the valet service. The food however was good. We had also brought a birthday cake which they held in the fridge for us, which was nice. Service was hit and miss. The food was brought out but we waited for a bit without our sangria (it's very good). Our server however was very friendly. Our table was also a little tricky as we were sitting on an elevated ledge. One of my guests missed the ledge and ended up falling to the floor. I would go back and give them another chance as some parts of our visit were great and some, not so great. read more

We had a amazing empanadas at Sevilla and we had a sea food parrillada it's was so delicious the only downside was that you had to make a reservation if any of the manager see this massage please open some tables for walking dining not everyone want to make a reservations do to if you're just walking in downtown LB and wanted a nice place to have a drinks read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

So this was a spontaneous stop after a night out. We wanted to see if the spot was popping and it was unfortunately it was mainly coupled. So we grabbed a drink and packed it up for the night. read more

Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen - Spanish Near Me - Long Beach, California

I'm always here and Micheal is the BEST Bar tender I've ever had Amazing person and great service !!!!!! I will keep coming back just for his Service Thanks Micheal for always making me feel welcomed ! read more

Great place for food and drinks. Nice selection of Tapas which you can almost turn into a complete meal. Many craft cocktails to choose from but the sangria is always a wise option. Service was great and our server, Crystal, was nice and friendly to our group celebrating a birthday. You feel as if you are actually in Spain. read more

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Great service, good food, great atmosphere. Really enjoyed our meal here. We tried 6 different tapas and nothing disappointed. Very solid experience. read more

This is the old Sevilla, bar tenders give you what they want to give you and not what you actually ask for. 6.00 for water bottles " only ". Management couldn't care less how bad you need water... or why. WILL not be back. read more