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    4.4 (143 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Sangria
    Briana J.

    3 words: GET.THE.PAELLA. Stopped in on a whim just by doing a Yelp search while in the area & 10s across the board! Arrived early Sunday afternoon, just as brunch was wrapping up. Greeted immediately and informed the hostess a seat at the bar would be just fine. The decor is cute - plants galore and that is my jam! The restroom was also clean which always matters to me. On to the staff; staff were extremely sweet and accommodating. I did not run into one staff member who did not ask if everything was good for me, give me a sweet compliment or just make an effort to small talk. The bartender, JoJo, was awesome! She was attentive, thorough and didn't mind giving me the rundown of the menu and her recommendations as it was my first time in. Also gave me some history on the restaurant and the sister restaurant (steakhouse) that will be opening soon. Great people! Now, for the food! I love paella so was super excited to find a spot near serving authentic paella. Opted for the seafood paella, minus the clams, and this was the best paella I've had! It was delicious, flavorful and the spice level was perfect. The shrimp and mussels were fresh and the rice was cooked to perfection. The paella is described as an appetizer but was certainly enough to be an entree. Also tried the limoncello martini (fave out of the two) and their house made sangria. Definitely adding Cafe Americana to the rotation!

    Jerk Chicken Paella
    Maddie J.

    Notes: - cute place/ great aesthetic - the pan con tomate (pictured) is one of the most delicious things to have ever graced my mouth. I thought it would just be a simple bread and tomato sauce, but no. The bread is nice and toasty but doesn't cut the roof of your mouth and whatever concoction they put on top was so heavenly it's been on my mind for hours since leaving. - jerk chicken empanadas (pictured) were also very good, it came with three and they were a decent size, definitely shareable. The dipping sauce was so good with these! - jerk chicken paella (pictured) holy mama wow. First of all, a hefty portion (no complaints) definitely can be shared. It was so delicious I wanted to be able to eat it all so bad. Me and my friend described it as feeling like we were on vacation while eating. My friend and I shared those three things and were stuffed at the end and took home leftovers!! Bill total was around $75 (included one alc drink and one soda) 10/10 recommend. I will be dreaming of the pan con tomate tonight.

    New York Strip
    Jenni D.

    So today we had the BEST dining experience we have had in Arlington and I have lived here since "99! We joyed every part of our dining experience (husband was a little cold but it didn't bother me)... we went today because it's my birthday and I picked this restaurant to try for our first time! We got a complimentary Prosecco for my birthday and they stopped by our table for us to sample a few new menu items (all were amazing!!) I cannot brag enough about this local restaurant!! We ordered the crispy pork for an appetizer and holy cow that sauce is 5 star!!! I teased that with white rice it would be the best ever... but so not kidding!? I had the New York strip with French fries and my husband had the Seafood Stew! My steak was yummy even though I prefer a Filet Mignon. My husband said the soup base for the seafood stew was the BEST soup base he has ever had! High compliment for sure! I had the Texas Oil Money with Woodford Reserve and that was one of the best balanced whiskey drinks I have ever had! We ended the meal with a Coconut cake (I don't love coconut) but let me tell you it was AMAZING!! The pineapple sauce you pour over the top made it a 10/10!!! I cannot wait to go back! I would give this place an extra star if I could!

    Shrimp
    Farrah A.

    The queen of Fort Worth, Kendall S, brought me here after a daytime work event. We arrive around 3pm on a Sunday, barely missing their brunch (dang, next time!). But, no complaints on the lunch/dinner menu offerings because we had a lovely spread of tapas--all gluten-free--and vino. We started with the marinated olives, Americana burrata (with charred avocado, olive oil, roasted tomatoes, beets, and agave), charred broccolini, Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp with homemade chili paste), and wild mushroom paella. Yes, it was a lot of food, but there were too many tempting options that we didn't want to miss out on. My faves were the marinated olives and burrata. They have a full bar with cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine. And yes, there is outdoor seating. Place is cute. Food and service were good... would go back!

    Mozzarella, tomato, and beets
    Kendall S.

    We had the best late dinner last night at Cafe Americana. It was after 8, we were nearby and hungry, and I didn't feel like a burger or pizza... but Spanish tapas always sound good to me! Our waiter, Carlos, was fantastic. He was kind and funny and he knew the menu so well. I have to eat gluten free and Carlos knew exactly how each item is prepared, had substitution suggestions, and noted the use of shared fryers. I felt very comfortable ordering our meal, and everything was delicious. We had the buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes, marinated olives, the mussels (bread on the side for gluten-eaters), the New York strip with roasted broccolini in place of fries (served with a garlic aioli), and a fantastic bottle of Cabernet Franc. We ordered our steak medium rare and it was perfect-- extremely tender and flavorful and well seasoned. The broccolini was beautifully charred, crispy, and a little spicy. I'd choose them over French fries anyway. The mussels were in a sort of Thai style broth with coconut milk and peppers. Lovely level of spice. The olives (with almonds) and tomato/mozzarella starters were both super aromatic and perfect for sharing. We pretty much ate every bite of each dish and even took our mussel broth home! I look forward to coming back, there's more on the menu I'd like to try. They're known for their paella which I haven't had yet, so that's on my bucket list!

    Menu
    Yarn Y.

    This place is legit ! Located in a very nowhere - plaza , the decor is nice and the service is excellent - our server was very knowledgable and helpful . We got the shrimp for starters (which was very good but not a very large portion ) , and I then got the branzino , which was excellent - made in the grill (beware you need to fillet the fish). We also got a coconut cake in the house which was excellent - yummy and not too sweet . Old-fashioned were very good and the wine Recomendation was also legit . Very recommended in this area

    Indoor seating
    Kristina C.

    This place is a hidden treasure. It offers intimate fine dining, quality service, and its local. The staff is very attentive and we were excited to try the special 5-course menu that was offered on New Years Eve. Everything was exceptional.

    Yucca Bravas
    Kristine G.

    Very cool resturant overall -- I visited on a Wednesday afternoon around 4pm for an early dinner. I was greeted promoted and seated quickly! My server, Ellie (I think that was her name) explained the menu and background of the restaurant to me which I appreciated. I travel fairly often and love learning more about restaurants. I started with the sangria and it was amazing -- definitely spice forward but not too sweet. I ended up having two glasses and it's fairly priced at $12/glass. As for the food, I started with the yucca bravas ($10). The portion was extremely generous and that was definitely a plus. The sauce it came with was the perfect amount of spicy too. However, I found that there were quite a few undercooked/hard pieces of yucca and others being softer/fully cooked. For my entree, I went with the seafood paella! I removed the chorizo though since I don't really eat meat (aside from fish) often. The portion was also very generous at the price ($25). However, I found that it lacked depth in flavor -- the shrimp/mussels on top didn't taste like much and the rice within the paella I also found to lack flavor. I appreciated the size of the entree but it was definitely a miss flavor wise. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way for the food here. If I was in the mood for a sangria and happened to be in the area, I could see myself coming back. My server definitely helped set the vibe for Me here so I really enjoyed my visit even with the food being so-so.

    Table
    Melissa M.

    Top notch! The location is so beautiful and trendy! We were sat immediately with a reservation. And our waiter was very talkative and outgoing I was able to get plenty of vegan options. We shared the yucca chips and guacamole, the mushroom paella, and the Brussels sprouts!!! All were amazing. I was shocked I was able to get so many vegan options. I did cheat and get a piece of the cake, heaven. This place was awesome! I will definitely have to come back when I am in town!

    Sam H.

    This place started so strong and ended so badly. We came in on a Friday with no reservation and were seated immediately. Loved the ambiance and vibes inside. Our server was very helpful and attentive at the beginning. Right off the bat - we told her we had a concert to catch and needed to be speedy. She said that wouldn't be an issue. From that moment on, everything dragged. It took us almost an hour to get our first appetizers and entrees. While I didn't expect them to accommodate the speedy requests, I wanted her to communicate that if it was the case. She did not. We ended up having to take the entrees to go. From a food and drinks standpoint, we loved the appetizers and were underwhelmed by the entree selection. We ordered meatballs for the appetizer and were so grateful we did. Very fresh and flavorful. Keep in mind, everything we ordered was recommended by the server. The fish and paella were underseasoned and bland. We ate half and tossed the other half. Do note these entrees were on the pricier side. I don't recommend overall. Felt overpriced and the service was underwhelming.

    Beef empanada

    This place was great! Very flavorful and delicious. The service was also great. Cheyenne was very helpful picking items. And the ambience is moody and relaxing.

    Chilean Sea Bass- Brussels Sprouts- Mushroom Paella
    Yasmin R.

    The service, ambiance, and food were incredible!!! We thoroughly enjoyed everything we tried!!! 10/10 recommend!

    This is the inside of the restaurant.
    Lanna L.

    Went here for lunch today. We were instantly greeted and seated by a very polite gentleman who was standing at the host stand. I had a Bloody Mary, which was decent, not too bland and not too spicy. They only offered us the brunch menu (it was after 1pm) and we all found that a bit disappointing since it was quite limited. I opted for the shrimp & grits and it was delicious. Our waiter was attentive in a weird way but the guy who sat us made up for it. The place is decorated so lovely. The walls are a nice welcoming green, nice art, and they've got potted plants hanging from the ceiling. We will go back, just not during lunchtime.

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