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Basqueria

4.2 (106 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Sangria
Elizabeth O.

Service was cool. Every single dish came with raw bread. The server mentioned that's the chef's recommendation. The serve brought out "toasted" bread but it was still white and soft. The dishes needed seasoning and were too mild and underseasoned for my taste. I expected bold unforgettable flavors since it's small bites and plates. I shared a few different plates like the patas bravas that are marinated in a buffalo-like sauce and the lemon herb chicken which were underwhelming. The cod pil pil was fishy for my taste. I personally ordered the lamb chops which were grilled okay. A little over and needed more seasoning. The sauce it came with didn't really add anything. I would not come back.

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Kim L.

When I originally reviewed Basqueria, I had gone for breakfast, well this time our Camino group when on St. James Day for tapas. There were about 35 of us, and we were all very happy! This remains 5 stars for me! Great service, and we loved our tapas from pulpo, to salmon, mussels and frites, to paella and sangrias! We were served quickly and without a hitch! We were the only ones in the restaurant on a hot Sunday afternoon in Tucson! My only small complaint was the fact that it was a tab bit warm - the temp. was set at 82 eek. We all said we would be back to try different menu options!

Ashley C.

My hair with friends after seeing a movie and was so excited for the tapas style dinning. The server was really personable, however, it did not make up for the food we tried, unfortunately. We got a lot of the dishes, and I personally felt that the flavor was very minimal. The only dish I really enjoyed, was the patatas bravas. The rest are as follows: - Iberico Jamón board ($27) : I would have enjoyed the bread toasted, and a better assortment of items on the board that may have paired better. I didn't enjoy the jelly with the apples and the olives. I also feel that the board is not filling enough for the price tag. I tried an array of their dishes, but only really liked the potatas bravas ($11). I also got the croquette ($14), the sautéed chicken ($13), and the bacalao pil pil ($15). I thought the chicken and then croquette were just okay, and could've used more flavor. I really didn't like the fish, as I had a fishy flavor to it that was really pronounced. A couple at my table did like it, so we were split with me and 2 others that also felt as I did. The staff here was really friendly and I wish I enjoyed more of my meal. My friend and I still had a great time.

Sausage and Chicken Paella
Gene T.

Difficult review. Cocktail was amazing. Their version of an old fashioned, very nice. The octopus tapas was delicious. Totally worth going back for. The paella was a fail. We ordered their Del Mar and sausage and chicken. The sausage was a slice of sausage. Like a salami. Weird. A very thin slice. The chicken was dried out. The rice lacked that oomph. A disappointment. The Del Mar fish was cooked well. But again the rice failed. Staff were very nice. The atmosphere lacks. The seating is uncomfortable.

Seafood paella
Alex C.

From the moment we walked in we were welcomed and seated immediately. The staff were so friendly they had great suggestions. We sat at an amazing table half inside half outside perfect for people watching. The food was great! I can't say enough good things about it. Except that we will definitely be eating there again! Don't skip this place, we need more like this in Tucson!

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Erika J.

Friendly service, cozy and casual atmosphere and delicious food. Wish the portions were a bit larger, but still great. I recommend trying them. We will be back to try other dishes.

Meat board and galician octopus
Mayu Z.

If your looking for a European feel, this is your spot! Great location, in downtown Tucson! Lots of hot or cold tapas to choose from and also paella! We were looking for something quick and light this time so we didn't get the paella but it looked amazing and will go back with friends for the paella. They also have a full bar! We didn't have to wait for a table and the service was quick and stress-free!

Paella
Rip S.

Sunday Brunch ~ 11AM ~ Empty inside. Excellent Service for Family of 7. Just enough recommendation but also let us make our own choices. We did the Paella and 5 Plates. Plenty of food but it is a little pricey.

A V.

Went here over the weekend since we were tired of our usual spots and I remembered this place from driving by a few days ago. We sat at the bar and customer service was on point 100 percent. Everyone checked in on us constantly, maybe ten times, making sure we were okay. Seriously, if you do not like great service, do not come here. I had the three lamb shanks and they were solid. Keep in mind lamb shanks are small, so if you are very hungry, this might not fill you up. The French onion soup was the highlight for me. It was huge, probably bigger than my hand, and delicious. Definitely a must try. My fiancé got the seafood paella and honestly, neither of us enjoyed it. Very bland, like seafood with no sauce at all. Not for us, but that is just our opinion. All in all, the French onion soup steals the show and the staff makes the experience excellent. Great job.

Desiree B.

Very good food and Sangria. We stopped by here on Friday and had an amazing meal and a craft of the red sangria, it was strong (to me), which is why the meat board is not pictured. LOL. We had a few hot tapas, the Spanish tortilla and the shrimp skewers. They were both really good, the sauces that came with them were so yummy too. Love the location right next to Obon, and the roll up windows , it was 90 out but felt nice in side with the bar and the patio windows rolled up.

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Leticia L.

Service was great very attentive,but the food was good as well but very sm portions ,sm shrimp not enough to share . Usually we eaten large shrimp of 4 u can actually share one each for 4 n the lamb 2 sm portions . But overall nice place .

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please note part 2 is a reaponse to the owner/manger who responded to my first comment. Please see picture. My wife and I stopped by BASQUERIA for a night out and were excited to try some Spanish food. We were only the second table in the restaurant and were seated immediately. I ordered the sangria, and it was fine. Nothing bad about it, but nothing memorable either. We ordered the tortilla española, calamari, croquettes, and patatas bravas. The first thing that stood out was watching the tortilla being heated in a microwave. About 8 to 10 minutes later it came to the table, and after a few bites it tasted exactly like reheated eggs and potatoes. About 15 minutes after ordering, the calamari arrived with brava sauce and was honestly the best dish of the night. A few minutes later the croquettes came out, except they weren't really croquettes. They were more like Italian arancini, which was strange at a Spanish restaurant. The patatas bravas finally arrived nearly 20 minutes after we ordered. They were fine, but it felt odd that one of the simplest dishes came out last. Later, the restaurant brought us another tortilla and told us it had been freshly made. Unfortunately, the outside was crispy while the middle was literally cold. I even asked the server to touch the center because I didn't want to complain unnecessarily. In the end, our bill was around $50. For that price, I expected better execution and more authentic Spanish food. Unfortunately, this was $50 we could have spent on a much better meal elsewhere. Part 2: Response to the Owner, please see pictures first before reading this. Thank you for responding. Since you decided to make this personal and sarcastic, I'll respond directly. No, I'm not a food critic. I'm simply a paying customer sharing my experience. You stated that microwaving is essential in tapas bars in Spain. That's the way you want it served just changed it from baked to microwaved. The issue was the result. The first tortilla was microwave hot and soggy. The second tortilla was crispy on the outside and cold in the center. If that's your standard for a "fresh" tortilla? Your cook was standing in the kitchen on his phone/earpiece while heating the tortilla. I could hear his entire conversation from the dining room. Maybe that's acceptable in your kitchen, but it certainly didn't create a great environment. You said the tortilla was made fresh nightly. That's exactly my point. Making something in a batch the night before and reheating it the next day is not fresh the next day. That's like saying the soup of the day is yesterday's soup. You also mention that you comped items. I never asked for a refund. In fact, I didn't even realize one had been given. We were disappointed, finished our meal, and went to the register and paid our bill with out seeing an itemized bills. I was planning on paying for what I ordered. I am not in the business of demanding discounts. I believe I left a 18-20% tip for the server because none of this was his fault. I wasn't given an itemized receipt, so if I'm mistaken, feel free to correct me. But make sure you respond after the credit card was posted. You also still haven't addressed the croquette. Traditional Spanish croquettes are not Italian risotto balls. Maybe there are regional variations I'm unfamiliar with, but what I received resembled arancini. Question, isn't chimichurri Argentinian rather than Spanish? Argentina is in Latin America while Spain is in Europe. So I'm genuinely confused: is this a Spanish restaurant serving Italian inspired croquettes with Argentinian sauces? As for Olive Garden, you should read that review more carefully. I specifically stated that I don't enjoy Olive Garden and that the review was based on a rare positive experience. A good experience deserves praise just as a disappointing one deserves honesty. At the end of the day, I wasn't rude to your staff. I didn't demand a refund. I didn't make a scene. I simply shared my experience as a customer. Your response confirms my original concern: instead of addressing criticism, you chose sarcasm and personal attacks. Cheers.

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