I loved the classy with a hint of casual vibe at this restaurant. It's cool to have a good tapas place here in Holland. If you want to find a place to try with friends, family, or a date, this is a pretty cool place to try out! There are pretty good options for food on their menu. The dishes that have borders around them are what the chefs recommend. Me and my friend decided to go that route. Warm Goat Cheese - really good! It had a really thick and gooey texture, and I felt with the warmth it added to the deliciousness to it. It really is a comforting dish to try out. I thought the Spanish tomato sauce really complimented to the warm goat cheese. They offer 6 pieces of bread; if you need more, they will give you more! Smoked Chicken Empanadas - this dish was pretty good. The shell was very crispy, but the chicken inside was actually pretty dry, to my surprise. The salsa tasted good though, and I really loved the red pepper cream. Beautiful dish though! I don't think I'd get it again though. I do prefer my empanadas slightly on the softer side. Garlic Shrimp Adobado - this was probably my favorite dish. My friend thought it was a little too strong with garlic, but what else would you expect with "roasted garlic, confit garlic butter, garlic chips" as the description?? I personally didn't find it too garlic-y. I loved it and would recommend it. It was flavorful and I loved the soft cloves of garlic. It wasn't too heavy of a dish. Smoked Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates - this was also one of my other favorites. If you're getting this dish with other ones, my suggestion is to eat this last because the dates are naturally pretty sweet which almost make it feel like you're eating a dessert dish. The bacon was sooo good and cooked so well with the dates. Super decadent dish and unique! If you are not familiar with tapas style, the front of the menu talks about tapas and the communal aspect of it. I loved that they did it! True to tapas style, the restaurant can serve you one to two dishes at a time, which I would recommend. The service was great. Super friendly and warm. On the slower side, but I think it was just because it was pretty busy that night. read more

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Awesome Spanish food and tapas! Fabulous cocktails! Great atmosphere! The service is excellent!

The ambiance is warm and Charmaine with excellent Latin music playing. I tried the Bray short rib with the crispy brussels sprouts and the chicken empanadas and I would highly recommend both of them. I sat at the bar and the bartender did a fantastic job. She was very attentive, very personable and made excellent recommendations. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be back. read more

Poquito - Chicken Empanadas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Very nostalgic tapas experience from my study abroad semester in Spain. Nothing is authentic, but I loved the modern spin on each dish. Everything was PACKED with flavor from the lemony zing on the Brussels sprouts to the rich flavor in the barbacoa tacos. Bring a few friends to help split the cost, it can be quite pricey. read more

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Great tapas in Holland, MI. I came here when I was visiting for the weekend and will be back next time I'm in the area. The interior is small, dimly lit, with a nice bar and romantic vibe. Some standout dishes are the shrimp adobado, whipped cheese with olives, and tiny tacos. read more

Poquito - Chicken empanadas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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I love this place. It's an amazing addition to downtown holland. The restaurant is small and had bar seating. We made reservations for a Wednesday night for 2 to be safe but could have possibly been able to walk in. The staff is super friendly and knowledgable. The food is always amazing with lots of flavor. This is by far one of my favorite places in holland and is connected to an amazing cocktail bar. read more

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I was drawn to this place when I saw that their menu featured classic tapas as well as larger options like a burger and tacos. My husband isn't always a fan of tapas restaurants, but this place did the trick! We started with their manchego fries. These were thick cut fries covered with finely shredded manchego and served with a side of aioli. I'm a sucker for fries and was happy to find they offered them as well as the usual Patatas bravas. Next, our scallops arrived. The yellow sauce was so bright and lovely. Then came our burger. Woah. This was definitely one of the best burger we've come across anywhere. It is very fatty (it's topped with a thick slice of Brie as well as aioli and panchetta), so sharing might be the right choice. The bun was the perfect balance as it was super fluffy with some buttery, toasted edges. We'll be hard pressed to top this burger anytime soon. Lastly, we got their tiny tacos. The beef was so tender and totally filled the little wonton taco. It was topped with a red sauce that reminded me of a hot and sweet salsa - so good! Our server was very attentive and great at answering all our questions. We will definitely return on our next visit!! read more

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The ambiance and interior design is warm and inviting with a nice modern touch. The service is welcoming and considerate of the table's conversation flow. Food is pretty good. Just like the name it is a small portion but that is the art of tapas, but delicious. It does lack some fresh green options but is very good overall. Definitely not an option for someone who is starving but maybe a good option to try something new. read more

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Tostones Fritos- okay. A little heavy on guacamole. Would have appreciated more plantain. Warm goat cheese- fantastic!!!!! Ceviche- kind of tasted like soapy fish Chicken empanadas- delicious. Could use a bit more spice in filling Short ribs- good Service was okay. Ambiance nice. read more

Poquito - Warm goat cheese - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Food was great 4.5/5. Service was good. Nice location. The only issue with outside seating is the seats are metal and very uncomfortable. read more

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Please save your money and do not order the ceviche. I was hoping for a traditional style ceviche and got served this horrendous seafood salad. This ceviche was sticky, bland and did not taste fresh. Way too much scallops. I thought the ceviche at bonefish was terrible but this takes the trophy. How to improve? Add more citrus even after the seafood cures with the juice. Dice the shrimps, fewer scallops, do not serve it with plantain chips as this adds too much sweetness to the dish. Serve it with salted chips to balance the citruses. Partner it with Valentina hot sauce incase the customers need a extra kick. Cheers. read more

Poquito - Ceviche - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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My friend came into town and it allowed me to indulge in tasty meal here. We were a little late for our reservation as we had a bit of difficulty finding a parking spot. Our sever Alex was pretty friendly and helpful with deciding on what to order. We settled on the red sangria, papas bravas, tostones, garlic shrimp, crab cigarillos, and the beef short rib. Everything was good but the stand out were papas, shrimp and beef. I would love to come back and try some other items. What a great addition for a restaurant in town. read more

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Amazing food and service. Perfect size tapas for the 2 of us. We enjoyed the Tostonas Fritos, Truffle Fries, Empanadas, and Braised Beef Short Rib. All delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Poquito - Truffle fries - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Been meaning for some time to try Holland's hot spot for small plates. Chef Luke posted a shot of his seafood paella on the socials, and I. was. lured. Cozy little atmosphere to unwind and enjoy some small plates with big flavors. Latin fusion vibes run deep through the ample menu and the original cocktails, to include wonderful variations on old standards. Try the Spanish old fashioned, the mezcal spritzer, or the black and white--each is mixed perfectly and makes you happy you drank it. We ate the seafood paella. It's rich and hearty and tomatoey, and there's lots of great seafood on top. Split it four ways if you only want a taste, but two ways if you're hungry. Service is competent and friendly. Good for a romantic night out or low key dinner meeting with the boss. If small plates are your thing, you'll enjoy a stop at Poquito. read more

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Fun, delicious food! Everything we ordered was delightful, and the service was great! The whipped manchgo and beef short rib are not to be missed! read more

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Exceptional food, GREAT tapas choices, terrific and friendly service. A fantastic date night choice. We've eaten several places now in Holland this one is our favorite. read more

Poquito - Great outdoor dining, usually full but we caught a break in the rain. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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We visited Poquitos on thr busiest day in Spring during Tulip Time and despite being short staffed and high volume of customers, they were able to offer us the best food and service. We got an assortment of veggie and meat tapas with glasses of margaritas. All the food was well made and I definitely plan on going back in the non busy season. read more

First time visitor- loved the atmosphere! It's a small place so I highly recommend reservations. We did not have reservations but was able to sit at bar after 45min wait. Food is shareable so bring a friend or two and taste a little of everything! We ordered a mango margarita and blood orange margarita- great flavor a little sweet but still great! Food came out fast! Was delicious! Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Poquito - The chicken empanadas and the chorizo skewer. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Must Try Tapas place in Holland! Great for dates, catching up with friends or any occasion that you'll be talking a lot with who ever you go with! Tapas: Small platter dishes, "appetizer style." The atmosphere is great, warm and comfy, you'll feel like you have left Holland outside the restaurant! The music was a little loud one time I went but aside from that is a big hit with everyone I take to grab a bite! I recommend 3-5 dishes for two people! Must try dishes: -The "Tiny Tacos" which comes in 3 tiny tacos per serving (if two people I recommend ordering two orders of it because you'll devour it!) -The "Tostones Fritos" which is fried plantain and has avocado on top with honey drizzled over them. -The "Warm Goat Cheese" oh wow! Never have I ate something as quick as this! read more

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I visited Holland for Tulip Time and was so excited to try Poquito and they didn't disappoint!! Their menu is full of so many great items that it made it so hard to choose what to get. Since it was Tulip Time, they were very busy, but I caught a seat at the bar. Jerry was the bartender and he was kind, attentive, and conversational! Service was on point. Everything was delicious in its own way. The Papas Bravas were crunchy yet soft, and the tomato conserva and garlic aioli brought the right balance of flavors. The Smoked Chicken Empanadas were phenomenal - so flavorful and the chicken was tender. I wanted the Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche but unfortunately they were out, so I went with the Garlic and Shrimp Adobado. This was another good choice - the shrimp was fresh and the garlic was strong! It was just a little salty for my liking. I was going to find a local dessert shop afterwards, but I saw someone order the Churro Bread Pudding and I knew I had to try. It was truly the cherry on top! It was warm, the hazelnut and cinnamon blended well together, and it wasn't overly sweet. Overall, I LOVED my time and experience at Poquito! Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Amazing. Seriously. Great service, nice ambiance, and food the was just off the hook. We shred the smoked chicken empanadas, followed by the goat cheese appetizer, and finally the braised beef and brussels sprout dish. It was just amazing. Don't visit Holland without enjoying a meal here. You're going to thank me later. read more

What a wonderful place-- wonderful host/hostessing by Calleb and Liz respectively. Lovely wines and tapas abound-- amazing braised 36 hr short rib in Rioja au jus with crispy Brussel sprouts, the other dish was, equally amazing diver sea scallops with a red sauce blending chipotle adobo mixed with probably seafood broth and butter--blackened too. These are dishes that I shared with Debra. We were not famished, but we found that these two dishes were plenty of food, so don't let tapas scare you due to multiple dish prices. We loved the food and the staff! read more

Loved the ambiance and the menu, although the last time, there were quite a few menu items that were unavailable. That was disappointing. Having traveled extensively in Spain, my expectations were low and I was pleasantly surprised. The patas bravas were a highlight. Tried several other tapas items but portion sizes were surprising; more guidance from the bartender would have been helpful (we had to eat at the bar since tables were all booked). Will definitely go back but may have to call first to verify menu items are available. Happy to have a Spanish tapas option in downtown Holland. read more

I usually find it hard to rate tapas places like this since I prefer truly small bite tapas or pintxos and ones that come with alcohol purchases. Alas, those don't exist in the states. Basically, don't come here if you don't like small plates or eating as a group. I guess they have a burger, but, eh. Poquito is small. You'll need to set up reservations if you're coming at prime time. There's a cool vibe and while some people complain about service, I had no issue. I think the food was all awesome, though. The Braised Short Rib was our favorite since it was absolutely perfect. Otherwise, the Lobster Croquetas were simple but delicious. We opened with Beets and Sweets but they could almost serve as a light dessert. We'll be back for a Paella. Sure, these are small plates that cost a bit but this is good food. You have to pay to eat food that takes time to prepare. Unclear why people come on Yelp to give one-star reviews of a place they've never been to. The other half are complaining about service at a time when every restaurant is hiring. Who are these people and please stop rating places like this. read more

Poquito - Beets and Sweets - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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We had high expectations going in. We were put on a wait list of 45 minutes, ended up an hour and a half. The paella takes 30-40 minutes so maybe everyone in front of us ordered that.. I'm guessing they will get better at estimating the time. Tomato Conserva, croquetas, scallops, goat cheese.. Flavorful, distinct and delicious The service was excellent. There was more we wanted to try we will be back. read more

Poquito - Ham and cheese filling - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Food was great. All the choices were a winner! Service was very good. Overall a very positive experience.

Just had a drink while waiting for a reservation nearby, but it was great. Wish I had stayed! read more

Poquito - Bar area at Poquito! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

Very cool! Tapas are delicious and the staff is great! Just moved back from SF and happy to find this great restaurant.

Service was awful, among the worst ever. Food was late, missing and rather than apologize they made excuses for being busy - and there were six empty tables in a restaurant that maybe had 15 altogether. One waitress had the nerve to roll her eyes when asked about water for our empty glasses a second time ten minutes later. The food was excellent, which is why they don't merit just one star. read more

We ordered the pitcher of classic red sangria which was tasty. I would have liked it if the server would have poured the first glass for each of us. We had the goat cheese bacon wrapped dates to start, they were just OK. The crispy brussel sprouts were better. We shared the chicken and sausage paella, it was decent. Finished with churro bread pudding and cream brûlée. The servers seemed busy, and there was some teamwork happening to deliver small plates as they were ready to various tables. read more

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Amazing food, drink and service! Wow! Didn't get a photo of the beef short rib that we loved- all of the food was amazing. 3 of us, pitcher of sangria was more than plenty, whipped manchego was amazing as were the garlic shrimp (with roasted garlic and crispy garlic). Only disappointment was that there was only 1 option for dessert as we've heard the almond cake is amazing. Make reservations, as it was quite busy (for good reason). Would be great to sit at the bar for tapas and drinks read more

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So excited I was able to try this tapas place downtown Holland! The wait wasn't long for us thankfully since we got there shortly after they opened up at 4. This place is fairly small but decorated very well. It was gorgeous to look around. Our server explained how the menu worked, shared the specials, and also her recommendations. I loooooved the Papas Bravas! They're basically cubed potatoes that have been fried and filled with garlic aioli and a tomato based sauce. Seriously so amazing! Can't go wrong with potatoes in my opinion:) The garlic shrimp adobado has fantastic flavor and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The pricing felt steep but I was very happy overall with my experience here. I would love to come again with maybe a party of four to try out the family style paella. We ended our meal with the churro bread pudding and it was delicious ! read more

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I'd give this 3.5/5 stars. I'm impressed there's a tapas restaurant in Holland now. I've been to a lot of tapas restaurants and always love tapas but I wasn't super impressed with this one. It wasn't bad either though and considering it's the only tapas place in town it gets a .5 bump up lol. TL;DR 5/5 service 3/5 food 2/5 bang for your buck Would recommend trying at least once, has cute ambience and would be a cute fancy date night Now I know most a lot of the reviews so far are about the plates being tiny for the prices but tapas places are pretty pricey across the board and small plates is the point of the restaurant. With that said there is still room for improvement. For example if I order the lobster croquettes for $15 bucks, I should definitely get more then 1-2 pieces of half a fingernail sized lobster in each croquette. Ya feel? Also paid $9 for basically a cup FILLED with ice and what was probably two shots of sangria lol. Sangria was good but jeez. Other than the price aspect, the food itself was pretty good, some dishes better than others. I ordered the following: - Warm goat cheese - recommend! was really yummy - Pork belly pupusa - my least favorite, there was NO pork belly and was way to cheesy especially since they brought it out as the last dish. The dough was good though. Would not recommend - Crispy Saffron Chicken - pretty good! saffron sauce was really good but other than that it wasn't AMAZING - Lobster Croquettes - way too cheesy and had practically no lobster. Would not recommend, although I liked the jam - Garlic Butter Shrimp - BEST thing I had! Sauce was amazing and gave you a decent amount of shrimp. - Potatoes Bravas - meh, wouldn't recommend. Bravas potatas is one of my favorite dishes at a different tapas place and had high hopes for this one but it was very underwhelming. read more

Poquito - Lobster croquettes wouldn't recommend - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

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Great little place, Stopped in during a little road trip. Love the vibe and the drinks. The food was awesome, we only got tapas , but definitely large enough to share. Our server Misa was lovely. read more

Poquito - Watermelon and Burrata salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Holland, Michigan

I hate leaving bad reviews. We ordered a Mango sangria and a white sangria and an appetizer ( tostones ) You guys are trying to extend the life of the plantains by cutting the slices razor thin and almost burnt. You might as well serve the guac on 4 small potato chips because that's how thin the slices were. Sangria also tasted off. Save your money. Service was ok. read more

Great restaurant. Service was great. Very attentive and helpful. We tried 9 different plates and all of them were great. The taste and presentation were amazing. Definitely recommend the restaurant. Will definitely be back when in town again. read more

Walked in at 5:00 on a weeknight, and we were asked if we had a reservation (2 of us.) The small place was nearly empty, so I said no and got ready to walk out, but the hostess said we "should be okay for an hour." I promised her we didn't plan to sit for hours, but was slightly put off by that exchange. Luckily the rest of the visit was great. Our sangria and cider were amazing, our food was top-notch, and the server (also the bartender who kept hopping over to us) was attentive as well. We had some sort of cheese dip, three little tacos, and a garlic shrimp dish, and these were just enough for the two of us to feel satisfied. We'll be back, but maybe will try a reservation first if we remember. read more

So many wonderful 5 star choices on the menu to try completely ruined by terrible service. Our tapas took over 2 hours to get and the scallops were delivered completely cold. The server was sullen and she seemed completely unconcerned that our dinner was not arriving even though those around us were all being served. There were only 3 of us so this was not a large group to deal with. This restaurant is a wonderful addition to the community but would do much better to employ servers who enjoyed their job and treated customers with a degree of concern for their experience. read more

If I could give this restaurant a 10 star rating... I TOTALLY WOULD. I loved the cozy aesthetic... our waiter was so nice and accommodating... and THE FOOD... OH MY GOSH. Let me tell you about the food... it was soooooooooo good! I went here with one of my close girlfriends, and it was perfect! The plates are such an excellent smaller size to share with a friend... and because they're smaller, you can order a lot of different items. Here's what we ordered... -Crispy Brussel Sprouts: Loved the lemon seasoning on this! -Burrata Watermelon "Salad": The mixture of all that came with this salad... the perfect combo! -Warm Goat Cheese: My absolute favorite of the whole night! No words can express how yummy this was! -Smoked Chicken Empanadas: This comes with 2 empanadas... so, it's perfect for a date night or night out with one of your girlfriends! -Garlic Shrimp Adobado: My second favorite of the night! Just great flavoring! -Lobster Croquetas: I love lobster... and these made me love lobster even more! -Churros Con Chocolate: I mean... you can't visit a Spanish inspired restaurant without having churros! Do yourself the favor and try out Poquito! I loved it... and I hope you do too! read more

We were seated but were not acknowledged for 15-20 minutes. No one came around with water and we just sat silently as waiters waited on tables around us. We made eye contact with the waitress but were ignored multiple times and she would look away and serve another table. The host randomly came out and noticed we didn't have water and said "oh you guy probably need water" to which replied "we haven't placed our order yet either". The Brussels sprouts were quite sour- way too much vinegar and lemon juice. We finished our water and they did not bring any jug to fill our water so we were thirsty again. There were very few people at the restaurant so the slow speed cannot be blamed on business. The waitress did not introduce herself even once. When our food finally came 1 hour later, there was meat in the dish and we do not eat meat. It was never mentioned on the menu. When we brought it up to the waitress, she was rude and told us to "tell us next time- even before you sit down because we put chorizo on top of everything". Yet none of the other food our neighbors received had chorizo nor did the 7 Brussels sprouts we received. There will be no next time. read more