Loved the tapas and the seafood paella. The service at the bar was great, and they had very good happy hour deals.

Wow!! Sabores was delicious, and what an eclectic menu! Sabores' menu is unique as it features Spanish dishes and other Latin American dishes, such as Peruvian, and specials based on different holidays, so it's every changing! The day we visited, they were celebrating Bolivian Independence Day. The service was really great. The servers come by often, and brought out new plates once we changed courses. Since they were tapas, it wasn't technically a new course, but we ordered another round of food. My party and I ordered a ton of food!! Some of my favorites were the: Patatas bravas - the sauce they had is sooo good. Salmon a la Plancha - the fried rice with this SLAPS. also the salmon is great :D Patacones - these were so fun to eat. The plantain is shaped into such a cute crunchy mini bowl that the chicken and beef are placed in. Pollo Saltado - great soy sauce-based marinade! Arroz de Azafran y Mariscos - the Spanish saffron rice in this dish is amazing! The decor and set up is also quite nice and relaxing. It's not tooo casual but it's not very fancy either. Great for family or friend gatherings, and there's always staff on hand! I really enjoyed my dining experience here. read more

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They had me at tapas. A great place to catch up with friends. Ambiance - It was open and bright. They had booths as well as regular tables. Food - Yummy. We did the Arlington Restaurant Week menu, and we were full when we left! They even accommodated my friend's vegetarian diet. My only complaint is that they served me old coffee, but immediately brought me a fresh, hot cup when I brought it to their attention. Customer Service - Great! The staff was friendly from beginning to end. Our server did a good job suggesting how to handle the vegetarian in our party. Overall, it's worth a repeat visit. I suggest stopping by. read more

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Some of their food was amazing. Some was good. Some was just OK. The good and amazing food were the majority of the dishes. We had five people there, and we all ordered separate dishes and we all sampled everything that came out. Some real misses - the gazpacho needed more seasoning. There were a few dishes that cried out for garlic. The wins - the flank steak with the chimichurri, oh mah gawd good. The chocolate pot for dessert. As you would expect, they have a great selection of tequila. They do have some other good alcohols, but the tequila is the main squeeze here. Our servers were prompt and polite, and the place looked clean enough that you could eat off the floor. read more

My husband and I visited Sabores Tapas Bar for brunch and really enjoyed it. The decor is fresh and new, the service is great and the menu has lots of different options. The all you can eat is really the way to go. Drinks are also very inexpensive. We enjoyed every dish we had. I have had better tapas before, but everything was prepared well, the right temperature and delivered to our table quickly. read more

Came here because it was on a top Yelp list and we happened to pass by. The shrimp ceviche was delicious! I wasn't too hungry so that was the only thing I actually tried here but I don't regret it and would come back for a full meal if I'm in the area again. We saw some other people getting some sort of meat dish that was getting smoked tableside, great presentation. read more

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My friends and I stopped by for dinner last Monday and I've been excited to give Sabores Tapas Bar a try because I've heard a lot of raving reviews about it. I was floored by how good the tapas here were. Everything we tried was above average, and our server was so helpful and willing to give her input on her favorite tapas and recommend options based on our preferences. PATATAS BRAVAS - 8 Lots of aioli and bravas sauce. This is a staple tapa that you can't really go wrong with and hard to mess up. The potatoes were crispy and the sauces were standard. Nothing special, but a classic option that is worth getting. SETAS AL AJILLO - 8 I love mushrooms and these were good, but I wish the mushrooms soaked up more flavor. Even though there were garlic, olive oil and parsley, I still felt like the mushrooms themselves were a bit bland. Still would recommend if you're a mushroom fan like me! CROQUETAS DE POLLO - 8 Comes with five bite sized croquettes. Super creamy (not too heavy, probably because it's just a bite) with white meat chicken, I think. These were great and my group enjoyed them. AREPITAS - 8 I believe these came with four (very tasty) bites. We chose the shredded beef as our option and it was so flavorful and well marinated. On top of that, the cheese added more of a savory taste and the fried corn cakes were similar to fries and were perfectly crispy. These were so delicious and definitely one of my favorite tapas that I've tried, would highly recommend. CHICARRÓN CON YUCA FRITA - 7 Not the biggest fans of the pork rinds (they were kind of hard on my teeth and stuck in between the cracks), but the yuca fries here are a must. It was so crispy and so flavorful. The sauces that come with it were delicious too, so I'd recommend ordering this just for the yuca! CHURRASCO - 13 I enjoyed the grilled skirt steak (very tender, too, and you can choose how you want your steak grilled) but I'm not a huge fan of the chimichurri sauce. However, if you like chimichurri, this is a great option. My friends found this tapa the most flavorful and a couple of them thought it was their favorite of tonight. PICANHA AO ALHO - 12 This was my favorite. The sirloin pieces were just seasoned gently with salt and olive oil (and we requested medium rare) and it was so delicious. Maybe I'm just a simple person and prefer it without sauce, but this was definitely my favorite tapa of tonight. The steak was juicy, tasty and tender, and yet, so simple. ARROZ DE AZAFRÁN Y MARISCOS - 12 I really liked the mussels that came with this tapa and would definitely want to try other tapas with mussels or clams from this location in the future. The rice was a bit mushy and didn't have a lot of flavor. There was a good amount of shrimp, peppers, and other garnishes mixed in. Still, it's not a bad option if you want something with a rice base. Sabores is pretty new (opened sometime in spring 2023?) but I know I will be back to try other tapas. I'm impressed by the quality and price of the food and am thankful that there is a delicious tapas restaurant so close to me. I want to say this is the best tapas I've had in this area. read more

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Super busy on a weekday and service is fast! Although some of the tapas are good I feel like Barcelona, bouqueria and Del Mar are even better. I tried the picanha and thought it came out cold and way too fatty and flavorless. The lobster bisque was a big serving but did not have much lobster or flavor. The tequenos were really good but the sauce served with them was weirdly sweet and I don't think it paired well. The veggie paella was flavorful and really huge to split but the rice could have been crispier like other places make it. However I did like the mushrooms in this dish. Not sure I would come back since there are better tapas places around. read more

Came here for date night with the hubs. We were early to our reservation but they were accommodating and sat us down early. You can tell this place is a small business and it was packed! We chose items from the Restaurant Week menu. We ordered the Croquetas de Pollo, Arepas with beef, meatballs, patatas bravas, churrasco and gambas al ajillo. Our favorites were the Arepas, Churrasco and Gambas! The flavors were amazing and it was so worth the price for all the food that we got. We definitely would come back! read more

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Me and the Mrs went for restaurant week and it was amazing! The highlights were the DRINKS! So much flavor and just the right balance of alcohol. Definitely try the chicken bites and the chocolate dirt cake. read more

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Great food and amazing service. Came in for dinner and it happened to be restaurant week. Had a four course meal with desert and it was very good. Great ambiance, very nice staff and clean. Highly recommend. read more

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I came here for dinner during a conference. Cute place with friendly staff that is very helpful. The food is delicious, just not as great as some of the other tapas bar I have been to, but I was told by my friend that my standard is on the high side . Overall I had a great experience and recommend the place! read more

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We tried this restaurant because it was DC restaurant week as well as it was on the top 100 Washingtonian list. All of the courses were great, except for the main dishes. Like all of the appetizer courses, the dessert all phenomenal. But we were disappointed by a main dishes. I would say that if I would come again, I'd probably just get a few of the appetizers and split a main dish with my partner. And definitely go for desserts read more

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Always a joy when a DMV establishment makes it to Yelp 100, and good reason to go and try. Sabores did not disappoint, based on the bottomless brunch service. My only complaint would be that they don't have coffee refills. But otherwise, the mimosas are all very tasty and actually have the fruit aroma they claim to have. With the exception of the crispy tostada plates and the Spanish tortilla de patatas, I truly enjoyed everything, but there was one star; Patatas Bravas! The best I've had in a while. The service was attentive, and the colorful vibe in the room is also very inviting. Will give the a la carte service a try as well read more

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The atmosphere was nice and wait staff amazing. I'd like to give this place a higher rating, but I was disappointed with the ceviche which lacked that citrusy punch and was very bland and the plantain chips were burnt tasting. The mahi mahi was dry/overcooked and bland. I thought the tomato salsa would add flavor, but the dish, overall was lacking in flavor. The calamari was so so as well. On the flip side, the fried zucchini and churassco was DELICIOUS!! The sangria was really tasty and my husband's watermelon margarita was delish! Our waiter, Christian, was awesome, providing suggestions on the menu. He even shined as a great photographer, capturing a wonderful Mother's Day photo for us. If I was to visit again, I'd stick with the Churassco, patatas brava and a sangria! read more

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If you're on the hunt for some seriously authentic Mexican cuisine, look no further than Sabores Tapas Bar! The drinks are absolutely on point, making their brunch a must-try. From savory to sweet, every dish I tried was a hit, and I was so caught up in the flavors that I half forgot to snap photos of my meals! The atmosphere at Sabores is just amazing. It's the perfect spot for a vibrant and lively brunch, especially when you're out with the girls or a fun group of friends. The bar shares a parking garage with a nearby store, and there are other businesses around, so the whole area has a great, walkable vibe. ‍ Whether you're craving a delicious Mexican feast or just want to enjoy some quality time and tasty bites, Sabores Tapas Bar is definitely the place to be. Can't wait to go back for more! Price can vary $30 add 5 bottle less mimosas read more

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I don't usually write reviews--when I do, it's because the experience was either exceptionally bad or truly outstanding. This one might be a bit long, so let's start from the beginning. It's been 10 years since I moved to Virginia, and I have to say, I love it here. That said, I do miss the beaches and the incredible food from Miami. Ever since I moved, I've been searching for the perfect spot--a place where both the food and the service are amazing. Let's be honest, that's hard to find. Often, the food is great but the service is just okay, or the service is excellent but the food falls short. When looking for a place to celebrate my wedding anniversary, a few options came up, and one of them was Sabores Tapas Bar. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it there at the time and ended up going to two other places--one was okay, the other was awful. Later, I told my wife we needed to try Sabores, maybe on New Year's Day. Again, we ended up at a "safe" spot we like to visit. The food and service were good, but it was just our usual go-to. Fast forward to last week: my best friend from Puerto Rico came to visit with his family. He loves to eat, and his wife can be hard to please. This time, we decided to go to Sabores Tapas Bar. I'll admit, I was nervous--I wanted them to have a great experience, but pleasing everyone is never easy. Finally, we went. What can I say? The food was amazing, and the service was just as incredible. It was so good we couldn't stop eating. I had high expectations--growing up, my house was always full because my friends came over for my mom's cooking. She's an amazing cook. Mom, forgive me for saying this, but Sabores Tapas Bar is as good as, if not better than, your cooking. Wow. I've found the place. It's so good that I want to go back and try dishes I normally don't like, just to see if they can make me love them. I can't wait to return. My taste buds have found the love of their life at Sabores Tapas Bar. See you soon read more

We enjoyed Sabores, but, seeing all the very, very positive reviews, we were expecting more.  The menu has a lot of classic options and the food is good. The space is clean and open.  The initial service was good until dessert time when we waited and waited and waited and actually had to flag someone down twice to ask where our order was.  The dishes we ordered were the croquetas, the tortilla de patatas,  gambas al ajillo, mejillones al vaporband cerdo al pastor for appetizers.  For desserts we had the cuatro leches cake and the signature la maceta de chocolate which really was adorable and very tasty.  I think, if we come back again, it would be this dessert that would bring us back.  Sabores was tasty but not as special as we had been led to believe and the frustration with the service at the end of the l meal had a negative impact on our lunch.  Garage parking is available.  It is around the corner past the restaurant and by the Giant read more

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I am sad to give this place 3 stars but I was not impressed with the food or the prices. Some of the dishes tasted like they were frozen meals. The papas bravas were very over-sauced yet still lacked flavor. Even the chips and gauc lacked any depth of flavor. I tried 5 separate dishes and honestly didn't like any of them :/ read more

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Our first week in the DC area we wanted to go to a tapas restaurant, and we wanted to go to a weekend brunch. Sabores checked off both. We came by bus and the construction was a bit of a pain, but so worth it. The food was awesome, and you won't find a friendlier or more accommodating staff anywhere. So, we came back our last weekend in town. It was just as amazing as the first time. We got our same waiter, Matias, and he helped us make the best choices. We had some of our favorites from our first visit and then some Items we hadn't tried yet. We didn't quite make it through the entire brunch menu so we will have to come back our next trip. I am so looking forward to the "welcome home" atmosphere and delicious food. read more

Nice hidden gem in the less busier area of Arlington. We shared the Chuletón Vasco (Ribeye and Potatoes) The steak had great flavors, but a little chewy in some areas. The potatoes were good and the chimichurri sauce they spread over it added more flavor. Also tried their beet salad, which was light, refreshing and a good palate cleanser from the heavy steak. Overall a good experience. Will have to come back sometime and try their tapas. read more

I hate to give such a great review because I really want to gate keep this place. It's a hidden gem. They have great deals for brunch and Taco Tuesday. But definitely stop in for brunch! They do unlimited tapas and small plates for like $35 and it is totally worth it. We tried basically everything on the menu which was extensive. There are some breakfasty tapas as well as lunch items and desserts. They also have drink specials with $1 mimosas. We didn't try any of their alcoholic drinks so I can't speak to that but we had a pitcher of Brazilian Limeade which was pretty much a mock tail of a caipirinha. No our server was also very attentive and made the experience just that much better. This is the perfect neighborhood spot to stop in for a quick bite or for a drink. read more

Literally some of the best food I've had! We came here with our happy hour group and really enjoyed ourselves! The service was amazing and was thankful our server was so attentive to our large group. We came on a night where they had live music. The food here was absolutely delicious! The black beans are some of the most delicious black beans I've ever had in my life. Cannot wait to come back here again! read more

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Yoooooo Sabores goes so hard. On Wednesday's they always have impeccable live music and the vibes are immaculate. The food absolutely slaps and this has become my #1 place for tapas. The servers, bar tenders, and manger are all so nice too. My goal is to come once a week so we can try everything on the menu! The drinks are also fire, don't sleep on happy hour, my fav time to come! Fav dishes (for now) are the lomo saltado, croquettas, the bacon wrapped dates, and the arepitas! I also love that they have rotating specials! This week is Bolivian Independence Day so they have 3 specials related to that. read more

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We went off hours on a Friday before it go crowded. Lovely place with inside and outside seating. The street is a little busy and construction is ongoing so we sat inside. Most people did.not. Host and waitress were fantastic. They have a nice bar and exceptional sangria. We had tapas. It was all excellent but the bacon wrapped figs , tequenos a d pain con tomate is the best. The latter isn't usually on the regular menu but they will make it if you ask. Great for dinner , lunch, drinks and certainly great for catching up with old friends read more

If there was a six star review this would be it. Some of the friendliest and best service I ever had. A wonderful variety of tasty food. All the food was good but some of my favorites were the bacon wrapped dates and the chicken croquettes. The prices were incredibly reasonable although we did run up a tab because the food was so good we kept wanting to try more things. The only thing that could have been better was the picanha needed more seasoning. read more

Oh my goodness!!! My experience at Sabores was absolutely incredible. From the moment I walked in, everyone, from the owner to the bartender, made me feel so welcome. I visited to celebrate my friend's birthday and got to taste some of the best paella in the DMV. The unforgettable serenade and tableside crème brûlée were highlights of the night. I can't wait to return for more paella, arepas, and sangria! read more

Sabres is a great tapas addition to the food scene on Columbia Pike in Arlington. We were seated in a nice booth as soon as we entered. Our server Christian, was friendly and gave us time to look over the menu. He also provided excellent recommendations on tapas options when I asked. We ordered the red sangria pitcher, which tasted great and was a good amount for two people. We ordered two rounds of tapas, three plates each round and that was definitely plenty. The steak plates were probably my favorite. The asparagus was also perfectly cooked and tasty. The guacamole was also a delicious starter. The quatro leches cake was a perfect end to our dinner. The atmosphere and decor are very nice. I'd definitely comeback. Thanks for a great experience! read more

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An excellent gem of a tapas bar, excellent service, but the ambiance is a little tacky. No worries though because the food absolutely blew me away. The arepitas with shredded beef, croquettes, and churrasca was among my faves. The jamon Serrano starter was also perfection! An excellent meal overall! read more

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I had an incredible brunch visit on a recent weekend. Easy nearby garage parking for free. Lovely space and location for a restaurant! I walked in and was taken in by the generous menu offerings. The Brazilian limeade had a zing and was a great way to start the meal. We ordered a lot for the table of six, we were all pleasantly stuffed and delighted by the variety, though I didn't get pics of everything because it was such a good time. I will be going back to try more items on the menu! Ensalada de remolacha (beet salad) - Refreshing and tasty. You will be pleased with the lemony dressing and subtle flavor of the beets. I only would recommend that the walnut pieces be a bit smaller so I could get more in every bite. Ceviche de pescado - Delicious citrusy fish full of flavor. I loved how it was served with plantain chips. Dorado a la plancha (mahi mahi with pineapple salsa) - The tender fish paired so well with the salsa! A light and tasty dish. Arroz de azafran y mariscos (Spanish saffron rice with mussels and shrimp) - Perhaps one of my favorites! I have been thinking of the fluffy saffron rice since I've had it because it was the perfect texture and generously filled with herbs and seafood. Salmon chaufa - This was perfectly cooked salmon on top of fried rice; if I had to choose a go-to entree, it would be this. Churrasco - The chimichurri sauce paired beautifully and further elevated a great cut of meat. Croquetas de pollo - Creamy and delectable, very satisfying to include in your meal. Datiles con tocino - Bacon wrapped dates made uniquely crispy. La maceta de chocolate - I loved the presentation of this layered mousse cake in a little flower pot! read more

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Amazing food. Great service. Nice ambiance. Only thing was the spinach was a little bland. The steak could have used a tad more seasoning. read more

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This place was great! We can for dinner and got the churrasco, ceviche, arroz de azafran, patatas bravas, and cuatros leches cake. The ceviche portion was really good and it tasted very fresh. The arroz was a bit salty but the flavor was nice. The service was also great. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Wonderful experience! Treated my husband to the bottomless brunch. Enjoyed EVERY SINGLE DISH! Very attentive service and nice ambiance! Highly recommended! read more

Can't wait to go back to this restaurant! Once a month I actually take a lunch break and escape work with a couple friends. We decided to try Sabores and wow...so good! At noon on a Weds we had our pick of tables. The server was wonderful and kind, sharing plenty of great recommendations. He knew the menu very well despite being new. I'm pretty familiar with Spanish tapas and Brazilian food but always like to hear what the servers recommend. His recommendations matched up with most of the things I wanted to order! We got a side of fried plantains which were sweet with a good little sauce on the side. The recommended ceviche de pescado - which I really tried to share equally but probably stole most of. My friends never had picanha so we ordered it but the next time I want to try the recommended churrasco with chimichurri sauce. We also ordered the arepitas (which my friends really liked) and espinachas a la Catalana - if you enjoy warmed spinach salad...the dressing was light and lovely. Liked it all but the raisins in the salad (not a fan of raisins). These plates filled up the three of us but I was wishing I had room to try some of my other favorite tapas like Gambas al ajillo. Next time. I would love to go for happy hour and get a caipirinha. Hoping they'll consider adding one with maracuja! To top it all off (maybe the owner?) brought out their popular dessert La Maceta. It's a delicious flowerpot filled with chocolate mousse layers - somehow we found a little extra room to finish it off :) Certainly recommend this restaurant! So happy to have another great place to eat in South Arlington. read more

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My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Sabores. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable & efficient, and the food was served quickly after we ordered. Within just a few minutes of placing our order, we had drinks in hand, followed by the starter dishes. The service timing was spot on and completely natural. (Sometimes you reach the point, when dining out, where you start to wonder if the restaurant forgot about you, but was no problem at all for us at Sabores. Everything flowed with just the right pacing.) Overall, the food was fantastic. We both felt the price point for the portion sizes and experience were perfectly aligned. We ordered about seven plates and enjoyed everything. The amount of food was plenty for two averaged sized adult eaters. We also tried the white and rose sangria and they were both refreshing. The rose is a little sweeter, but doesn't have any fruit. The white has small fruit pieces, but has a dryer flavor (probably to help accentuate the fruit). You can't go wrong with either. The atmosphere was relaxed and family friendly. It also wasn't crazy loud (which is a major plus in our book), even though the restaurant was completely full. In early 2025, the surrounding area is under heavy construction, but that was a non-issue for us (on a Saturday night). The nearby parking garage was accessible and cheaply priced so parking was no trouble at all. Overall, it's in a great location that will likely become more of a destination once the revitalization efforts in the area are completed. If you feel like walking before/after dinner, there are some quirky shops to check out. There's also several bars in the area, as well as the iconic Arlington Cinema and Draft House. It's been a while since I have been to that part of town, but I'm definitely interested in what the future holds for it. Thank you team Sabores for serving us a fantastic dinner! We had a great time and we're already planning our return trip so our kids can try Tapas for the first time. read more

Excellent tapas place! Amazing hospitality... we accidentally came 30 minutes before they opened, but they still let us in to order drinks first... then food once the kitchen was ready to open. So they open at 4pm, not 3pm, which is confusing since it says different things on the website. They're also very attentive and friendly here. My favorites were the Salmon Arroz Chaufa and Ceviche de Pescado, but everything else was still pretty good. Other noteworthy things we got were the Tabla de Quesos, Zucchini Frito, and Calamaries Fritos. The La Maceta de Chocolate is a popular dessert since it looks like a plant in a pot for a good reason... delicious and cute! read more

Excellent tapas! We mostly ate off the happy hour menu, and it was perfect for sharing. Staff was kind and polite, and I have to say - the bar chairs were very comfortable! One note: if you have the cilantro-soap gene like me, I would recommend say no cilantro as it comes sprinkled on almost everything. read more

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Professional, well-mannered, and diligent wait staff. Our food came out as expected - hot as expected, cold on cool plates. The food is diverse and delicious. Tapas, here, are small sharable. The various dishes are delectable. The ambiance is like that of a bar in Mexico or anywhere in Central America, for that matter. read more

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My wife surprised me with a birthday celebration at a new Tapas restaurant that was getting good buzz. The space is open and bright and the walls are painted to look like a mural. We were quickly seated and greeted by our server who took our drink orders and made a few recommendations. We had: Guacamole, Garbanzos con espinacas, patas bravas, pintxcho (pincho) moruno and salmon a la plancha. We have a very adventurous and growing six year-old but with the three of us, it was too much food. They were all delicious but my wife and daughter were in awe of the garbanzos. My wife and I each had the Old Fashioned and shared an incredible mojito. We ended the evening with "La Maceta de Chocolate" which had incredible presentation in a terra cota pot and was a perfect end to the evening. I cannot wait to try the other items on the menu! read more

First time here and my boyfriend and I had such a great experience! The food was amazing, and there was not one dish we didn't like. I got their special mocktail of the week and my boyfriend got a mango margarita. Both were good! We also tried their seafood paella for two, which is plenty by the way and a bunch of tapas. We had the potato bravas, carne chimmichurri, pork Al pastor, and calamari, and we enjoyed the food from start to finish. The food came out fast and there were a few servers who would quickly run to our table to clean off the tapas we finished to keep the table from being too congested. I will say, the one thing I didn't appreciate was that it almost felt like our server was really pushing us to continue ordering food by saying the plates are "really small" "dessert is only good for one person and really small" and not giving us the option to drink tap water. Still water and sparkling were the only two options given to us. Don't be fooled, plates are definitely good for sharing and so is the dessert. We ordered a tres leches and almost went for another one bc our server suggested it wasn't enough, but one was plenty for two. The inside is bright, big, and welcoming and quiet enough where you can talk to your confidants comfortably. There is a parking garage behind the restaurant which they validate so be sure to bring your ticket in with you. read more

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