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    Tapagria Spanish Tapas

    3.6 (315 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom paella
    Faiza K.

    This is probably one of the worst meals I've had this year. First off, my friends had been here the year before and loved it. So I joined them for dinner this year. A few good things - the restaurant is very lovely- large space, beautifully designed, open kitchen to see the cooks, and the staff were lovely! But the food, oh man. First, if you want to order paella, do so right away as they tell you it takes 40minutes. That way once you're done with apps and chatting with your friends, it will be done Ok - food wise, we ordered a bunch of apps and the mushroom paella (there was a vegetarian in the group). - the beet & ricotta app/bread. This was tiny - like half a beet chopped up, with a fig, and a few dollops of ricotta that had limited taste - the salmon tartare (probably the best app) had salmon, a few capers, and razor thin chips - patatas bravas - a potato dish. Meh. At least the potatoes were crispy. - the mushroom paella- no taste lol. I had one scoop and honestly that was enough for me. There was plenty leftover. Even tried adding hot sauce but it couldn't save the dish Save your appetite and money.

    Valencia Fizz
    Isabella H.

    Modern tapas spot with a curated rustic feel. Calamari and octopus were cooked perfectly, super tender and not at all chewy. Crudo was good. Food was on the pricier side but not as expensive as I thought per other reviews. Great service. I'd come back to try the paella and other drinks.

    Vivian L.

    This used to be our go to place for Spanish food, then it became so expensive and paella is getting soggy and average taste. The paella is supposed to be crispy at the bottom, but they don't have that burning crispy feel any more. All the tapas are small volume, finish in bites, expensive at the same time, although they are quite tasty. Our server was a very nice lady with smiles all the time. The restaurant is well decorated, medium size, good for gathering and parties.

    Lychee sangria....delish
    Anna T.

    The restaurant was nicely laid out and decorated. Open concept kitchen and the smells coming from the kitchen were so good! Their signature paella was flavorful and yummy. The seafood was not overcooked and the rice was not mushy. We were greeted right away but throughout the evening I felt a bit rushed as they kept coming back and interrupting us mid conversation. I do look forward to going back to try their other menu items.

    Paella De Tapagria
    Biyu X.

    It's my first time to try Spanish food. High ceiling when we stepped in. The host was nice to seat us. We arrived around 6:45pm on Tuesday night. It was not busy for the first whole night. I guessed it was weekdays. The entire restaurant, one waitress and one buser. It's an high end restaurant. I would recommend for friends that like to chat and drink. Quiet and nice. Also, they have quite amount of appetizers to share. We had the Beef Empanadas and Paella De Tapagria. All of them were signatures of Spanish food. Beef Empanadas was like a beef tart and Paella De Tapagria was like a seafood rice. Beef Empanadas was good, but not as saucey as the tart; seafood rice was a bit salty, the pan was big and hot, but not much as seafood pieces as I expected. Also, veggies were not in the dishes, you have to order vegetables separately. Overall, we still like this restaurant. Nice environment and quiet.

    Charcuterie
    Lenin B.

    The place is nice, the inside service is excellent in point of The food had great flavors see pics

    Paella de Tapagría
    Jeslyn X.

    This place is a hidden gem tucked away in a regular plaza. Inside is spacious with a cozy, rustic look. Beef Empanadas and Mushroom Croquetas tasted good. The croquetas had a nice truffle flavour. Jamon Wrapped Dates were delicious. The salty ham and sweet dates made a tasty combo. Calamari Frito and Pan Con Tomate with Anchovies were decent. The anchovies were a bit small though. Paella de Tapagría was pretty tasty. It had lots of seafood and meat on top, and the rice was soaked in flavorful gravy. Churros were quite crispy and not greasy, though would have been nicer to pair with chocolate sauce than dulce de leche. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We especially liked our hostess, who was always smiling and knew a lot about the dishes. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.7/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - 4/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4.3/5 OVERALL - 4.6

    Souk S.

    Came here for Valentine's dinner. The ambience and energy of this place is fantastic- if you like noise and an open kitchen. Service is great and efficient, with the plates coming out quickly. We ordered 6 dishes but for us the standout dishes were the beets and ricotta tapas, and bacon wrapped dates. They were great bites. Two negatives, it was crowded with tight seating and the parking lot is nuts because there are so many restaurants. We had to park at the bank and walk through un shovelled sidewalks.

    truffled beef sliders
    Jason M.

    My parents held their anniversary dinner here recently and asked us to partake w/ them. We were sat in a booth near the entrance so it was kinda chilly everytime someone opened the door haha. Service was quite good from our waitress (I forgot her name)! Lychee & tropical sangrias: My bro got a lychee sangria. I tried the tropical one. I think the lychee sangria was more unique. The tropical sangria was too familiar of a citrus juice kinda taste. Truffled beef sliders: You get 3 in 1 order. The meat was juicy but I do wish they patties were larger in diameter. The buns were toasted but they were much larger than the patties so you end up w/ bites of bare bread. I think if they increased the size of the patties to get meat in every bite these would be fantastic. Mushroom croquetas: For a veggie dish these were quite tasty! The outside was very crispy and the inside had an almost risotto texture inside. I thought it would taste very potatoey but the flavour of mushrooms permeated the inside all the way through. It tasted like cream of mushroom soup. Beef empanadas: These were good but BEWARE you only get 2 per order. So at a $10 price point, I would say this dish is a rip off ($5 for ONE empanada??). Prolly would not order these again even though the beef inside was rich. Broccolini + romesco: I actually quite liked this dish. Broccolini is somewhat of an acquired taste. It has the bitter aftertaste of an asparagus but the bulbs of broccoli. I think the seasoning was on point and the bitterness was offset by the acid of from the romesco sauce. Half grilled octopus: UBER tender octopus tentacles. Presentation-wise there's no doubt this is a showstopper. The tentacles were a lil bit too charred for my mom's taste but I liked that blackened taste off the grill. Roasted bone marrow: Cool to try once and snap photos but honestly not worth the $19 price tag. It's not even a full marrow. It's like one half of a bone. If I return I most likely won't order this again. Miso cabbage + iberico: I was ok w/ this dish as I can eat spicy but it was probably the least liked dish by everyone. The miso was very strong and clashed w/ the strong flavour of the iberico. Add the spiciness into the mix and you just have a very strong tasting dish without much balance to cut back on the richness. Paella de carne asada & paella de mariscos: We ordered 2 paellas. The one w/ all the meats and the one w/ all the seafood. I think we unanimously liked the seafood one more. I think cooking all the seafood w/ the rice let the seafood juices permeate through the rice so it was extra umami. The steak was slightly overcooked in the meat paella as well. Churros: For dessert, we ordered churros. You get 4 in one order and it comes w/ what looked like dulce de leche. The churros themselves were perfection but the dulce de leche was too liquidy in consistency imo. It should've been much thicker. It was also lacking that "oomph" and was too mild in flavour. Final thoughts: At almost $500 (for 5 ppl), I think it was definitely overpriced for the portions you get. Sangria, paella, croquettas, octopus and broccolini are must tries. Would only come back for a special occasion but not on a regular basis. It's way too expensive to dine here regularly. I wish they would be a lil less stingy on some of the items like the empanadas!

    Grilled Octopus legs and the traditional sangria
    Sabrina D.

    Visited on a week night for a celebration, the atmosphere was on the quieter side with a few larger groups dining early. The staff are friendly and attentive with the host offering to store our coats. The paella was excellent, perfectly done with a great variety of protein ( seafood, sausages and chicken). The sangria was flavourful without the sweetness. The octopus legs were a bit of a chewy texture but the pork and harissa sauce pairing was ideal. The chocolate cremoso was decadent with a hint of orange and a rich custard cream. The churros were just okay, nothing special. Overall the food is great however this restaurant is a bit on the pricier side.

    Philip L.

    It is a nice restaurant with a good vibe for celebrations or getting together with friends, families, and loved ones. It's for Mother's Day celebration this time and we've made a good choice! The staff greeted us upon arrival and was prompt with our reservation. Good service throughout the dinner as well. Highlight was the Spanish Paella Negra. Great presentation. Simply delicious! The black iconic color came from squid ink, a natural food coloring used in Spain for centuries. Toppings include prawn, octopus, and squid. Good texture with a decent seafood taste. The portion was big enough for 4 adults to share. It's a satisfying Spanish dish. Be mindful that it comes with a hefty price tag! The Jamón Wrapped Dates was surprisingly good! The sweetness from the glaze, paired up very well with the Serrano ham flavor. Way better than a lot of bacon-wrapped to-go appetizers I had before. It is certainly one of the most satisfying tapas dishes you can imagine! Seared Foie Gras was also pretty nice. So rich, so smooth, even after the good searing. With truffle spread in the middle and crispy toasted brioche at the bottom, it's absolutely fabulous. It is expensive given its size. However, consider the texture and the satisfaction level it brings you, absolutely worth it. A hot tapas dish beautifully made. Calamari Frito was kinda... okay-ish... Should have skipped it. The 10oz Angus Ribeye looked good and was nicely grilled with a good charcoal aroma. But too bad the steak quality was only so-so. It's a bit chewy. Honestly, you can skip these two dishes on your next visit. Double-shot the foie gras instead, as an example, LOL. Drinks from the bar were so-so. We ordered a Lychee Sangria and a Tropical Sangria.... meh. I would suggest ordering something else. Just a regular beer or wine would be a good choice here. A little bummer. All in all, it's a nice restaurant that comes with a good package of cool vibes, great food, and good service. You got to be selective though. It was an expensive dinner. Worth it or not? My answer is YES, as long as you pick and choose the good ones from the average ones. Recommended, particularly for celebrations.

    Paella de Tapagría (shrimp, chorizo, chicken, squid and clams)
    Lim T.

    I was really craving for Paella yesterday and almost forgot about this Spanish restaurant in Markham. My all time fav spanish restaurant is Patria downtown but it appears to be temporarily closed so decided to give Tapagria another try since it has been a few years since we last came here. Our experience last night was really good and it might have something to do with the fact that we went all out. We were celebrating a special occasion so we didn't hold back in ordering. For 3 of us, we probably did ordered too much especially the Paella which was enough for 6 people. I think you can guess what we'll be eating tonight! We also got a few tapas and we really liked the beef tartare and the mushroom croquettes. The croquettes are definitely a must try item! We also got the Kale Winter Salad, Brussel Sprouts and grilled Seabass which were also nicely done. At this point we were so stuffed! We still finished off with Churros for dessert which were only okay. Overall, we had a great time and we'll definitely be back.

    Pulpo a la Gallega ($24): octopus done right!
    Jack W.

    === 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3 to 3.5 stars; the service was good, most of the food was decent, but high prices and loud music everywhere make Tapagria hard to choose when wanting to chat with friends! === 2. FOOD Pulpo a la Gallega ($24) Could octopus be good? Absolutely! The portion size is a little small for the price, but there's been shrinkflation everywhere since the pandemic... Baked Beef Empanadas ($10) They are alright but you only get two for this price, so savour every bite :) Cauliflower & Salsa Española ($14) Not sure if this was any more reasonably priced, but it is good! Paprika Garlic Shrimp ($28) You get 8 or 9 jumbo shrimp in this dish and the taste might make the price of admission worth it... Paella de Tapagria ($64) We were really looking forward to the paella having enjoy a lot of it when we were in Barcelona. It's big enough to share between 5-6 people, and the squid on it was good, but the the rice was a combination of undercooked and soggy. Perhaps it was because we were one of the last customers of the night? I am not sure, but was totally not worth it, especially for the significant price. === 3. SERVICE Service was good upon entry and exit; and it was alright throughout the service. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's modern with high ceilings and open and the open kitchen offers a great view. There are high tables and booths and low tables, able to accommodate small and large groups. Those with wheelchairs and baby strollers will find enough space. If you're looking for a place with loud music in all areas of the restaurant (I walked to all of the tables), Tapagria is the place for you. If you're looking for a place to chat with friends, this is definitely not the place to go.

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