Creative high quality food served with genuine interest in pleasing the guests. Excellent service!read more

Everything was perfection! My hubby loved his gran tiserva rioja and daily special red snapper with…read moreclams. My daughter and I indulged in the patatas bravas with delicious aioli and zesty sweet tomato sauce and honey glazed chiccharones. Terrible for my cholesterol but made my belly so happy!

Cute little place and love the inside. Super casual place with good music, food and drinks…read more Ordered 3 pintxos for $22. The negitoro and kraken were my fave. The sardines are good but slightly on the fishy side for me. Will order the other 3 the next time I there! Had a he watermelon margarita, wish it had more watermelon flavour - a little bland Also had the caparinia - brought me back to Cuba Service was fast and our server was super friendly. I was surprised that their first tip option started at 10% not 18% or 20%! I hate it when the preset tip amount is at 18% forcing me to pay a higher tip % it's undeserved. But this place definitely deserves the 18%!

5 pintxos for $32. We shared a plate of 5 + a slice of tortilla and that was enough for 2, athough…read morewe were not very hungry. It is a tapas bar, limited options. They have 8 kinds of pintxos, cheese, charcuterie, and some side dishes. So for a light dinner or pre dinner, this is a good place. It's casual so don't expect fancy service. Staff is nice and welcoming. They had live music (Spanish guitar soloist) which was a nice touch. Rating is more like 3.5, food and value is ok, but venue and ambiance is one of a kind.

Damnnnnnn Casa Molina, what a hit! I've been wanting to come here for awhile now. Tucked away in a…read morecute red house, the exterior is adorable and the interior is even better. Up the stairs and immediately you're greeted by friendly wait staff and a nice little bar. I love the Spanish dishes as decor across the walls and the seating is v comfy. My friends and I got a great big window booth. We ordered a mix of non alc and alc bevies - I got the De La Vera - a yummy mezcal non alc. as for dishes we did a family style sharesies for all. We got bread, with Iberico Jamón, croquettes - the spinach was my favorite! Then came the best dish of the night - the patatas bravas. I have had this dish at a few other spots in the city but these are THE BEST. So savoury and addictive, the whole table was obsessed. Then we all shared the seafood paella - absolutely delish, we got the small and it was enough for 5 of us. So much seafood in it too which is great for the price - you really get the value here. We finished the meal with the blue cheese basque cheesecake - this was so light, so creamy and exactly the basque cheesecake I was looking for! For the folks who didn't love blue cheese they devoured this because it's subtle. The service was super great too throughout - so attentive and split our bill all 5 ways. Will be back!

Situated in a cozy, dim-lit 2nd floor of a house. Ideal for a splurgey date night or family-style…read moremeal with a small group. Wonderful staff, and loved that they introduced each dish. Portions vary depending on the item, but there are many unique foods to order. - PASTEL DE GALLINETA, this rockfish terrine had a frittata-like texture. the chilli threads were a bit of a hassle and didn't seem to add much, but it was a fun bite to share. 3.8/5 - TORRE DEL ARRANTZALES. an absolute flavour bomb, will be recreating this. the tuna was a bit tough and rough since it had been preserved, but the overall experience of mixing it up to eat was enjoyable! for the level of sauciness this dish delivers I think it would be best served with a vessel to dip. 4.2/5 - CARRILLERAS DE RES. had really high hopes but unfortunately was not a fan of this beef cheek dish. for a slow cooked cut, it wasn't tender; some parts appeared either very lean or dried out. jus wasn't very flavourful nor was there much at all. sweet potato puree had an herbal aftertaste that neither of us liked. the concept was captivating but the execution was off for us. - PATATAS BRAVAS. each bite was its own experience, some bites light, some crispy, and others were soft yet rich in textude. generous portions, we loved this dish while dining and though it was even tastier having as leftovers the next day. 5/5 don't think I've had potatoes this good. - VALENCIANA PAELLA. perfectly al dente rice that delivered addictive bites. we felt this came off a bit too strong on the rosemary, but we were feeling 90% stuffed by the time we had it. interestingly, we loved the flavours of the paella after reheating it the day after, no longer bothered by the herbaceousness. it all melded together super well. 4.6/5

First time to Como Taperia and we were impressed! All dishes were well plated and flavourful. The…read morehen dish was a stand out. We'll be back!

We came on a Sunday because we were gifted paella for 2 from a relative. They're not open until…read morenoon sharp. It happens to be a cold rainy Sunday, we were seated in the patio. It's late July but feels like September, rain and all. First shock was that our paella lunch wouldn't be ready for an hour so they want you to order some tapas while we wait that hour in the cold, in the patio, exposed to rain. Felt like a bait and switch. The paella better be worth the wait (as well as the garlic shrimp) we ordered. So far so bad! Shrimp was pretty good, not outstanding. A half hour to go before the paella is ready. There are no heaters in the small patio area so it's really cold right now. Paella finally came. It's TINY, served on a cake plate. Never coming here again!

THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! I would go here every day if I can for both food and drink if it was…read morecheaper. We got steak tacos, prawn ceviche, and pork belly! I got the contoy iced tea. Everything was absolutely delicious.

Always enjoy the food here and their unique dishes. It is not just your run of the mill tacos here…read more These are elevated tacos. Beef steak tacos have a nice sauce and it was really tender. The pork taco comes with a piece chicharron. We also had the lamb on mashed potatoes main entre. It was tasty and tender but wished they give us more lamb though. It would be 5 star if there was sufficient lamb. It came very 3 heaping spoonful of mashed potatoes which was very nicely seasoned. Service was great and the restaurant is nicely decorated.

Freshly made pasta with delicious sauces. The squid ink pasta was amazing both in execution and…read moretaste. Could have used a little less sauce or a way to control it though. Nonetheless, excellent dish. Dinner * Squid ink pasta (Excellent) * Ragu (Very good)

This tiny little restaurant is quaint and perfect for dinner on the patio…read more Service is prompt, don't expect bread service and the menu is very limited. Might be an off day but the ravioli was way under cooked and very chewy and tagliatelle too salty. Lovely patio in the summer.

Spanish food is on the top of our list of cuisines to try as there are very few restaurants in town…read moreso we were super exited to be invited to try out some Spanish tapas. There is nothing as familial as tapas and these will make you want to have a get together. Cojonudo & Cojonuda had deep porky flavours, refreshed by juicy roasted peppers. The tease of the fried quail egg was just over the top. We particular loved the rice sausage as we got a hit of fragrant rice as well. Sobrasada & Queso Valdeon was an unique and one of a kind experience. Super intense! The smoky spices of the pate really reinforced the underlying complex flavour profile of the blue cheese. This is perfect with a glass of wine. These crispy fried croquetas containing bechamel sauce and either fresh sweet prawns, mushrooms, or ham, are quite addictive. Not as rich as we thought and the filling was like fried milk donuts, so had a very contrasting but pleasant texture. Last but not least. The escalivada con garbanzos with anchovies, roasted garlic, peppers and onions. Got to get something healthy right? This was such a comfort dish, remind us of summer get-togethers with relatives. Sweet garlic and gently soft peppers and onions, savoury umami from anchovies (not pungent at all) really went well to elevate the chickpeas. The nutty sweetness from the liberal use of olive oil tied everything together. We would love to try a few more of their creations once covid is over as tapas are best to be shared with friends with tons of wines.

We got the paella de marisco and the oxtail sandwich. The paella was delicious, but you have to…read morereally enjoy a nice fishy flavour base as it can be overpowering if you don't, which is how husband felt about it. (We knew that going in, so I ate most of it.) Big portion, lots of seafood in quantity and variety, including a nice big full shrimp. Everything well cooked except the mussels - they were cooked to death. The oxtail sandwich was amazing and the bun was heavenly. The patatas bravas were just silky delicious with nice sauces on top. Expensive and worth it for a splurge. I'd like to try some of the other more modestly priced offerings. I wish they offered phone ordering, they only seem to do ordering via DoorDash and Uber Eats and I hate giving those things any cut of the profits.

EL MERCAT Spanish Food…read more Summer Pop Up Store We tried some samples: Gazpacho A traditional Spanish drink that was mixed of tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper Traditionally, gazpacho is a fresh, puréed tomato soup of Spanish origin. It typically is made with lots of garlic, onions, bell peppers and cucumbers. This was refreshing and bursting with fresh-from-the-garden flavors. This was like non-alcoholic Spanish version of Tomato Caesar Drink. Taste: 3/5 Sangria - in house drink This tasted very refreshing with fruity smell and flavor. Taste: 4/5 Tortilla De Patatas Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla is a traditional dish from Spain and one of the signature dishes in the Spanish cuisine. It is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, optionally including onion. It is often served at room temperature as a tapa. Wikipedia It tasted good as an appetizer. The texture was like a breakfast potatoes with onions in omelette. I would like this to be served in hot. Taste: 3.5/5 Quillo Potato Chips - 100% olive oil and salt This Spanish potato chips were crunchy, crispy with a perfect balance of olive oil and salt. I like it. Taste: 4/5 Acorn Fed 100% Iberian Bellota Ham, Hand-cut It's about Cdn $3000 for the whole leg. It was not for samplings but luckily the staff hand-cut a small slice for us. He explained why this ham is premium quality & taste. This ham is from free range pigs that only fed with 100% acorns. Omg, it tasted amazingly delicious. It was like melt in your mouth with a rich aromatic flavor. Taste: 5/5 Unfortunately we came in late afternoon, other tapas and Basque-style Cheesecake samples were gone. Follow me @eatisvibikki #eatisvibikki #vibikki #gazpacho #sangria #tortilladepatatas #quillopotatochips #acornfed100% #IberianBellotaHam #spanishfood #chilltime #foodsample #popupstore #getinmybelly #fullbelly #yelpvancouver #foodphotography #dishedvancouver #yvreats #burnabyfoodies #instafood #foodblogger #foodbloggers #foodstagram #vancouverfoodie #spanishfoodie #cameraeatfirst #cameradrinkfirst #canada

From the owner: Inspired by the historic food "markets" of Spain, El Mercat is a love letter to the most authentic…read moreSpanish gastronomy. Featuring the delicious diversity of foods from all corners of one of the world's richest and healthiest cuisines. There is something for every taste - from a quick bite to a lively tapas crawl to a leisurely Spanish dinner. Experience the most authentic Spanish cuisine directly at your table--no passport required.

Authentic, flavorful, friendly. A neighborhood fav…read more Everything is good here. Only critique - I wish they sold tamales by the bag.

Finally tried El Inka Restaurant for a weekday lunch. They do a mix of…read moreColombian/Peruvian/Salvadorian/Mexican dishes. The inside is no frills with 26 seats (7 tables). Service was friendly. Main dishes are $14.50 to $32.00. Sadly, no pupusas when we went. - 3x Empanada Colombiana ($1.50) - hot, crunchy - Tamal ($5.00) - chicken was a touch dry but good flavour. Topped with pickled red onion - Arroz con pollo ($14.50) - best dish that we ordered. Tasty green rice (with peas and diced carrots), chicken leg was nicely roasted - Bandeja paisa ($27.00) - crispy chicharron, tasty chorizo sausage. Not much shredded beef. Pricey plate; would try something else instead - Picado criolla ($21.00) - cassava and plantain were great. Nice variety with pork ribs, sausage, potato