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    Bocado Tapas Wine Bar

    3.8 (266 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Paella Mariscos
    Masmin P.

    Service was great- even though we sat outside, server was very attentive and would check on us at the right times. Food was good but a little light on seasoning, so all the flavors were fairly mild. Restaurant is chic without being uptight. Overall good experience.

    Ayatt A.

    Absolutely love this tapas spot! I visited with three of my cousins for a little celebration and we got a bunch of dishes for the table. I enjoyed everything I tried. The atmosphere and service were good, but the food was what would bring me back! Grilled Eggplant (8/10) Japanese eggplant, grilled peach salsa, charred shallot whipped goat cheese, and hot honey...this was such a great marriage of flavors! The eggplant was very soft so I felt the slices could have been a bit thicker to prevent mushiness but overall it was lovely. Lamb Stroganoff (10/10): This dish featured braised lamb shank, mushroom gravy, peas, pappardelle pasta, and parsley sour cream. It was very rich and SO tasty. Probably my favorite dish of the night. Pulpo a Feira (8/10): This dish had grilled Spanish octopus, roasted potato, olive oil, smoked Spanish paprika, and sea salt. The flavor was excellent but a couple of the pieces of octopus were very burnt. Queso de cabra con Miel: (8/10) Absolutely delicious fried goat cheese with honey & almonds! Gambas Al Ajillo (8/10): The garlic flavor was fantastic and the shrimp was cooked perfectly! Patatas Asadas (8/10): These were super tasty and I loved the saffron. I only wish the potatoes were a bit crispier. Paella de Carne (7/10): This dish was tasty and I loved the onion rings on top but it definitely didnt have that authentic paella flavor. It mostly just tasted like bbq meats. Mango Habanero Margarita (10/10): Loved this cocktail! The flavor and spice were amazing and I loved the tajin rim.

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    Madisyn F.

    Stopped in to socialize with friends after eating somewhere nearby! My partner and I are participating in dry January so we didn't drink, but our friends each had different wine flights that they really enjoyed! The bartender helped them decide which flight to try based on their preferences, which can really be appreciated by someone who feels intimidated trying new things at a bar! The restaurant started filling up at 7:30 on a Saturday and the energy stayed lively while we were there. I'd love to come back and try their food!

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    Angela F.

    My friend and I came in on a Saturday night without a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes which was a nice surprise because the place was quite crowded. It was mostly a young lively crowd and had a good energy. We ordered 4 different tapas: beet salad, crispy rice balls, buffalo cauliflower and sautéed mushrooms on polenta. The sautéed mushrooms came out first. That was our favorite. The polenta was silky smooth and the mushrooms had a lovely flavor. Highly recommend this dish! The Buffalo cauliflower was decent. Our server said it was a bit spicy for her so I requested the sauce on the side. The cauliflower was lightly breaded and arrived with hot sauce and a ranch dressing on the side as well. I would have preferred a buffalo sauce which is creamy and buttery to cut the spiciness of the hot sauce. I just combined the ranch and hot sauce on my plate to tone down the hot sauce. The beet salad was presented beautifully with red and yellow beets with slices of avocado, microgreens, pistachios and a bit of feta. It tasted unremarkable. Not sure what could have given this dish more life. Now for the really bad news... the crispy rice balls left us confused. Although they were crispy on the outside, the inside was mushy and tasteless. We asked the server what was in the crispy rice balls. She told us just rice and cheese. We both looked at each other and tried to guess what could have improved this dish... a stronger flavored cheese, a firmer rice, garlic, dill, rosemary... something was desperately needed. Overall we enjoyed the energy of this place. The hostesses and our server were wonderful. The food was uninspired but I would still love to come back and see if this was just an off night or if our experience was the norm.

    John G.

    A nice find in Wellesley. Phenomenal tapas with a good array of varied heat. The prices are very reasonable. This place is very loud, crowded after 6, but worth your time. Speaking of time, if you need to use the head, be prepared to wait. They have one single occupancy head per sex, including for the staff. Decor is classic Dali-sequel Madridian. My question is, why is bullfighting so romanticized? It is costumed barbarism, unabated cruelty.

    Paella de Mariscos
    Alyssa C.

    Second time coming here and both times have been fantastic!!! My new go-to restaurant in Wellesley. For food get make sure to get the braised beef brisket, calamari, and bacon wrapped scallops. ESPECIALLY the brisket... For drinks the passionfruit mai tai and rosa sangria are very refreshing. The house special blend sangria has a very overpowering honey flavor which I wasn't a fan of. I also got the caipirinha at the server's recommendation and did not expect it to be SUPERR SOUR. She was kind enough to add more agave but it did not help much. Overall the service is excellent. The servers are so personable and friendly, will definitely be back many more times.

    Sam S.

    I went here with my friend and had tapas for the first time ever it was everything and more than I expected. We had 3 tapas and a seafood paella that were all very good. The ambiance was very nice they had a very cool chalk painting on the wall and the chandeliers were made of utensils. We had a great server he taught us all about how tapas are ordered and gave great recommendations. This was a great place to eat and a wonderful experience over all!

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    Claire S.

    Loved it! Visited for dinner on a Friday night and I definitely recommend making a reservation because all of the tables were full. We got the limoncello sangria which was delicious. Then for small plates we got... the potatoes, asparagus, bolas de arroz, and manchego. They were all delicious! Staff was so friendly. We brought a cake and they were so nice to hold it and bring it out and everything. A great spot for dinner ... highly recommend visiting. Also there's a parking lot across the street so parking is easy.

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    Salty food great service ambiance nice location easy accessible. I would recommend this place.

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    Great fun, great variety. Great sangria. Service is exceptional. Nice outdoor dining when the season is right.

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    Tortilla was bland, shrimp came out cold and chewy, bread stale. This place used to be okay, but I will not return. No bueno.

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