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.

Incredible food, great servers and Vini the manager is so helpful, brought my dog to the patio…read moreoutside and loved the place and can't wait to come back!!

To be honest, after reading a number of the reviews for this restaurant, I had mixed feelings about…read moretrying it. I'm very glad I did! I've tried Brazilian steakhouses all over and this one was one of my favorites! To start with, everything on the produce bar tested very fresh and delicious. My server was very efficient and friendly and from Brazil too! Anyway the service was great, servers kept coming around with the various meats on skewers. The side dishes for freshly prepared and very tasty. Really I had no complaints at all about anything. Note that this place does get very busy at times and that can be frustrating I am sure, but if you are looking for a unique, delicious Brazilian steakhouse, look no further!

Third time trying the chef's menu and it never disappoints!…read more 1. Tuna crudo with plum: fresh tart and sweet- wonderful 2. Pintxos platter: Castelvetrano olives lightly seasoned, mussels escabeche, sardines with pickled guindilla peppers, blistered shisito peppers and amazing bread- every bite was full of flavor and delicious! Interestingly shishitos were substituted for lookalike typical basque padron peppers- still great tasting roasted. 3. Salad with pickled grapes and manchego cheese- excellent- I could've eaten 3! 4. Swordfish à la Milanese with peach habanero sauce and charred sweet Gernika peppersa delicious and perfectly cooked but my least fav style of cooking an otherwise lovely swordfish steak. Not a fan of breaded entrees in general. I believe the leaves were roast mustard greens 5. Patatas bravas- perfectly crispy roasted and dressed with a romesco sauce and a creamy sauce 6. Basque cheesecake- is it my birthday? So so good! Perfectly orchestrated dinner! Delighted to introduce yet another friend to the wonders of basque cuisine. Parking at the garage on the next block was easy and the short walk after stuffing ourselves was more than welcome.

We stopped at Mabel's Gone Fishing before heading to the Kurt Vile concert, and in hindsight, this…read moremay have been a dangerous decision because it set the bar very high for the rest of the evening. I started with the London Dry G&T, which was excellent--cold, crisp, and exactly what a gin and tonic should be. We shared a dozen raw oysters. They were fresh and delicious, though a little on the petite side. No complaints, though--they disappeared quickly enough. Then came the bread and butter. I realize writing a paragraph about bread and butter makes me sound like I've completely lost perspective, but here we are. The bread was fantastic, and the butter should probably have its own fan club. The charred cauliflower was the sleeper hit of the meal. If someone had told me beforehand that I'd be thinking about a cauliflower dish days later, I would have laughed. It was outrageously good. For dessert, we had the Basque cheesecake, which was rich, creamy, and completely worth saving room for. If there's a better way to end a meal, I'm not currently aware of it. The atmosphere was lively without being chaotic, and the service was friendly and relaxed. Overall, a great spot for a night out. The Kurt Vile concert was excellent, but I have to admit the cauliflower made a pretty strong case for being the headliner.

Walked in here expecting a bakery but it's ... an import store? Literally. They sell a couple of…read moregrocery items like canned goods and wine, and it was honestly quite confusing. Regardless, I don't know where the cashier got the egg tarts or if they bake them in-house, but they are phenomenal. Cashier walked into the back room and came back with these warmed delicacies. I scarfed down two in my car and debated on turning back for more. They're on the sweeter side, but they are elite. Pricey, but worth the "treat yourself" moment.

Portugal Imports is a small market in Fountain Valley, that's full of Portuguese items. You can…read morefind Olive Oils, cured Ibercan pork, chorizo, Portuguese sausage, sardines. What brought us in were their egg tarts. I've never been to Portugal, but I was happy to come in to have some savory croquettes and their egg tarts. Their portuguese egg tarts have the custardy flavor balanced by nice sweetness. We had a ham and cheese croquette and chicken croquette. The savory treats were breaded in bread crumbs and the ham and cheese tasted like it was filled with a cheesy bearnaise, while the chicken tasted like a crispy, chicken pot pie. This is a small store and it's a great place to find items for an authentic Portuguese meal. I would come again for these egg tarts, which has sweetness that's completely different than the Taiwanese variety I grew up with in the San Gabriel valley.

Love portuguese food and the culture is so welcoming, the ambiance and vibe did not miss the mark…read moreat all. Not sure the ethnicity of the team but they were also very welcoming and kind. We sat at the bar and recieved great service. They also remember my brother from visiting so often. We tried the Piri Piri Chicken, it was half a chicken, perfect for sharing. The seasonal snap pea salad with tarragon and mint leaves was refreshing and a great start. They do run out of pastel de natas, I believe it was once only served on the weekend but now weekly, They offer ginja and green wine, and they def didn't forget the iconic tiles you see everywhere in portugal. Shrimp was my favorite !

Tbh food is very mid, I was very excited to try this but the portion sizes are extremely small…read more They suggest 6-7 items - 2 mains with some starters and apps combined. I really wanted to love the place, but I won't be back. There are so many similiar options that has better food options. Happy hour includes $10 margaritas and tinis, I ordered a margarita first 10/10 and then a dirty martini . We were seated close to the bar and saw my glass was set aside with olive juice and the bartender just poured the vodka over it - not shaken, disappointed because their olives were delicious; 4/10 on the tini. The fries were one of my faves other than that if YOU live nearby yeah worth it for HH but not for a 2 hr dinner. It's such a cute restaurant; great decor and vibes. Parking is a bit difficult we parked 2 blocks away. Staff was attentive, food was served quickly. Try it for yourselves see what you think ‍

Approved by my Brazilian friend, that's good enough to make this place 5 stars. Reminded her of…read morelots of foods she enjoyed and us as people who don't often eat Brazilian food, we had a great time too. It's mini mart attached to the main restaurant. We came on a Sunday mid morning and since we had lunch plans later, we only snacked on a bit of the food. Service was super welcoming and inviting. It was like visiting a family member's or friend's home. Lady was super nice. Ambiance is very casual and you can tell that this is a community favorite too. Food came out quickly and was fresh. We got the: 1) Coxinha: -This is a popular Brazilian street food which is a deep fried croquette with chicken and cream cheese. -Delicious, light breading and the potato part is fluffy and the chicken is moist and all of the filling is plentiful and seasoned to perfection. We also got to try this with their home made chili sauce, nice delicious heat. Good stuff. 2) Pao de Queijo: -A MUST for my friend and I whenever I see them available. -Super yummy Brazilian cheese bread. I love the delicately light crisp from the exterior, slightly chewy dough, and of course the cheese inside. -Addicting and delicious snack. I can easily munch down several of these and the quality is good here too, especially since it's made fresh! We also got the bottled juices, imported in from Brazil. Mango and guava were like nectar juices, super yummy and the pistachio one was pretty unique. Our table also ordered the Brazilian lime alcoholic drink, but as a non drinker, I can't comment on this. Definitely would like to come back here again the next time we're in SD.

Every time I come here they are so nice and welcoming. The food is nicely priced and really good…read more It's a small place but it's great to relax and watch some World Cup. Great Brazilian food with a market attached.

Sylvia was awesome!, the food was great. Sylvia's costumer service was spectacular and the setting…read morewas very relaxing. Will come again!!!

Food was 4/5, atmosphere was 4/5. Senhor José (Obama look-alike) was a joy, took amazing care of…read moreus, and made up for whatever was lacking.

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