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    Cafe Andaluz

    3.7 (45 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Wee cuz
    Helen M.

    I would say that the food was as good as usual unfortunately to begin with the service was not after being shown to our table we were given a menu and ten minutes later we had to ask a server to offer us a drink whilst people at surrounding tables were being served straight away. The food however was up to the usual standard, I Pollo Rebozado con Miel Chicken fillet in a crisp batter coated with Spanish honey & grain mustard, beware of spilling it on your clothes I was a big sticky mess, although one girl gave me a wipe and another some soda water & a clean cloth disaster averted. Anyhoo back to the food, I also had Patatas Gratinadas, layered sliced potato baked with cream & mild Spanish cheese. Mmmmm delicious. The wee cuz had Pollo Romesco, Chicken thighs roasted in olive oil and garlic served with a tomato,chilli, red pepper and almond salsa ,Ensalada Sevillana,Roasted beetroot, Seville orange & green bean salad topped with crumbed goats cheese & croutonsand but by no means least, Lubina con Vinagreta di Pedro Ximenez , grilled fillet of sea bass on a bed of tomatoes, basil & shallots dressed in a Pedro Ximenez sherry vinaigrette . All accompanied by a very nice glass of Temprinillo for me & a Rose for the wee cuz As it was Sunday the deal was three tapas & desert for £14.95 so it would be rude not to have the pud, wee both opted for Pavlova de Frambuesa, Raspberry Pavlova, and as it was a Bank Holiday weekend a cheeky wee cocktail each, Mojito for wee cuz & Raspberry Caipirinha for me both expertly made & presented Although we had a wee hiccup at the beginning the staff did apologize for there tardiness and afterwards were very attentive, it will not stop me returning

    Caramel cheesecake
    Tracy W.

    I was wondering why they've got a relatively low score here, because the food is really good. I think I've figured it out. The prices are high, unless you catch a lunch or pre theatre deal, and the service can be incredibly slow. That said, if you go, don't miss the patatas gratinadas - they are the best thing in the menu. The sea bass is nice as well as the beef (carne de res picante.) Well be back, but I think it will be during cheaper times of day - it's expensive for evening meals!

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    Eleanor M.

    As a huge fan of Tapas I come here quite a lot and to my delight you can now get 20% off your bill with Snapfax, so I think I'll soon become part of the furniture. There is a huge Tapas menu to choose from and I never know what to get as every dish looks more delicious than the last. My favourite dish on the menu has to be the chicken and seafood Paella... oh my, it is so fresh and the rice is phenomenal. My other favourites are, the prawns in garlic oil, the sliced potato in a cream and wine sauce, the calamari rings, meatballs, aubergines and asparagus... delish! The staff are very friendly and attentive and you never have to wait very long on your meal. It's always pretty busy so it's usually worthwhile booking a table in advanced especially if you're with a big group.

    Outdoor seating and mural.
    Rebecca D.

    I'm a bit conflicted about Cafe Andaluz. Not that it isn't good, because it is, it really is, but because once when I went there I made a mistake. Thing is, I love tapas. I love trying lots of different little nibbly things, with stong flavours and lots of variety. I love sharing and ordering plates of things in waves and worrying that not everything will fit on the table. It's social and it's fun and, with a little luck, everything is delicious. At Cafe Andaluz, you don't even really need the luck. Unfortunately, Cafe Andaluz also have a few paella options on their menu. If you're not in a tapas mood and at least two people want paella, you can order one to share. One day, that was exactly what happened to me and I ordered a paella with lots of parma ham and cheese (and weirdly, no seafood) to share with my friend. This was a mistake not because it's not delicious, it is, of course, everything at Cafe Andaluz is delicious. It's a mistake because I love tapas but now, every time I go to this really great tapas restaurant I end up ordering paella. I can't help myself. It's too good.

    Crème Brulee and Meringue with Fresh Raspberries & Cream
    Sarah T.

    I'm a huge fan of the Cafe Andaluz on Cresswell Lane. It might sound odd, but I much prefer than the one found in the City centre. The décor and the atmosphere just makes everything 'taste' that little bit better. My friend and I booked a table here on Saturday night and yet again, this restaurant did not disappoint. We started with bread and olives (huge portion of bread which was great because we were ridiculously hungry) and we then ordered three tapas dishes each (Note: this is where I get a little boring because I always order the same things, haha). I opted for the Albondigas (lamb meatballs in a tomato sauce), Patatas Bravas and my favourite dish of them all: Goats Cheese with Seville Orange Marmalade. All of our dishes arrived promptly and tasted delicious! Our waiter...bless him, he was so lovely!! I think he may have been new because he seemed a little shy and reluctant to approach us at times but he was so friendly and really appreciated our efforts (I say ours, what I really mean is my friend) to speak Spanish! He kept glancing over (from a distance, not in an irritating watching our every move kind of way) to make sure we had enough water, drinks and that there were no empty plates. He definitely made us feel really looked after which we appreciated. Cafe Andaluz desserts go down as some of the best I have found from any tapas restaurant in Glasgow. The Crème Brulee is delicious and is one of my faves! The meringue with raspberries and cream was crunchy, yet soft and marshmallow like on the inside - heaven! We ordered coffees as well and my cappuccino was pretty good. It was a lovely night and even though the restaurant was really busy, everyone that we could see around us was being very well looked after. I'll definitely be back again soon, I love this place!!

    Dark and atmospheric
    Robert C.

    Staying in Glasgow for the weekend, we tried Cafe Andaluz on Friday evening but it was fully booked. We booked for the following evening and ate at 7pm. The cafe is in a basement but doesn't feel claustrophobic - it's low lighting and dark furniture are cosy and intimate. Our waiter, Ewan, was great - friendly and informative and he could pronounce all the Spanish words on the menu much better than us. The food itself was delicious, the baked goats cheese with chili marmalade was, to quote my daughter 'life changing'. We each chose 3 tapas and it was more than enough for us with a basket of olive bread too. Whilst I do like tapas, it can be a bit on the expensive side; £5 for a small bowl of chickpeas and parsnip seems a bit excessive.

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    Beautifully decorated tapas place. Food extremely good. I would recommend booking a table, especially at the weekend, as it is very popular.

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    Elena's Spanish Bar & Restaurant - Grilled lamb cutlets

    Elena's Spanish Bar & Restaurant

    4.0(11 reviews)
    0.6 miWest End

    Enjoy generous portions with Old World flair at Elena's. They've won a bunch of awards for a…read morereason, maybe due to the unique concept, but they do a nice job combining Scottish pub and Spanish panache. Of course many come for the tapas, and you'll get more than the typical microscope-required dishes at other places. Get your imported beer here on tap as well. It goes well with the diverse choices that should keep everyone happy. Croquettes are sharable but that didn't stop me from eating them all. You get a variety but notice: the chicken ones remain hot! The lamb was tasty and sides filling. A couple drafts later I'm waddling out satisfied. It's a nice alternative to the Argyle area dining scene, and I'll hope to return and try much more.

    This is the best Spanish food to be had in Glasgow by a country mile and then some! Why haven't I…read morefound this place sooner? We'd recently returned from a short break in Malaga and were pining for some Spanish ambience, so I was very pleased to discover Elena's, even more so when we spotted the Paella de Marisco (seafood paella) - I'll be having half of that, yes please! They have a pretty good wine list too, and we soon settled on a nice fragrant Alberino, which was a pefect accompaniment to the seafood. The table was soon very cluttered with dishes, wine cooler and glasses, but we managed. I'm afraid I forgot to take any pictures of the food, it was too yummy not to get stuck in. For dessert, I couldn't resist the chocolate brownie, although I opted for coconut ice cream instead of the lemon. I probably shouldn't have had either given my lactose intolerance, but sometimes you have to be prepared to suffer. It did almost finish me off, it was so chocolatey, but wow, it was worth it. I'm only giving four stars as I thought the service was a little lacklustre in places. They didn't offer to pour or let us taste the wine, didn't provide a finger bowl or any wipes for the sticky fingers, and - more importantly - didn't tell us about the menu specials when we were ordering. We only found out about those when I spotted the specials board on the way out. I don't know if it would have made much difference actually, as we were pretty committed to the paella before we arrived, but it would have been nice to have had the choice. Annnd.... I've just spotted that they have Caipirinhas on the cocktail menu - now I'll definitely have to go back!

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    Cubatas Tapas Bar - Dessert platter

    Cubatas Tapas Bar

    4.5(33 reviews)
    1.0 miCharing Cross, West End
    ££

    A wee review update and still a very strong 5 stars from me!…read more Cubatas is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Glasgow, I've now had countless meals here and enjoyed exceptional food and friendly, attentive service each time. We often take our little boy with us and they are so lovely to him, I order him a couple of dishes as soon as we arrive and these are brought out not long after we have him settled in his highchair and our drinks have arrived. It's brilliant as food keeps him occupied and we can relax and enjoy our food too. I force myself to order some dishes I haven't tried before - it's so easy to stick with the ones I have tried and I LOVE - and each time I discover another mouth watering dish. One of my new favourites is the pork cheek, melt in the mouth, jam packed full of flavour and so moreish. Added to some regular favourites such as the spicy prawns, paella, patatas bravas and their delicious salad dishes and you get a wonderfully varied meal. My top tip is to order a basket of bread for the table, the sauces and oils that accompany the dishes are divine and I love mopping them up with a chunk of soft fluffy bread. It's great going to Cubatas in a big group, with people who are happy sharing. My ideal would be to go and order one of everything off the menu, heaven :) These guys also do gift vouchers, I know as I bought my mum and dad some for Christmas. We've taken them for dinner here a few times and they love it!

    Well what do you do after working out? Stuff your face uncontrollably until it hurts to breathe! I…read morelove this feeling, I am full equals happiness. Let's start with Bread which couldn't be any fresher. Roasted almonds and nachos. The nachos were different served up with BBQ rather than salsa, this might actually be a new thing for me. The great thing about tapas is that you can order everything and everyone just shares. Pataas Bravas, marrocon kebabs, fired cheese, chorizo in pastry..... Yes pastry! Prawns in garlic, fajitas, A pork dish, chicken with a batter and colorful sauce, meatballs and a massive paella, I'm sure there has been a few dishes I've missed. Feeling full yet? A tapas of deserts oh my goodness. A baileys cheese cake, check! Creme brûlée....check something that tastes of butterscotch. Tiramisu ooofffft! Some other spongy thing and a walnut cake. Man I've just re lived this experience....so good! Staff friendly and great food make this my perfect match!!

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    Rioja - Chupa chup chicken & Spanish meats selection

    Rioja

    3.7(18 reviews)
    0.8 miFinnieston, West End
    ££

    This is well overdue, as I went here almost a year ago. So sorry for my tardiness...excusing that,…read moreplease read on. My boyfriend and I came for dinner one evening. He'd been before but I had never. We very much enjoy tapas and wine, so it made sense. The decor was fun and colorful. The outside looks a bit unassuming, and I honestly can't say I would have known to go in if it weren't for my date, but it was well worth it. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because it felts so cramped at our table. It's tapas, so of course we ordered more than one plate each of food, however our table was so cramped that we could barely fit all the tapas we ordered, comfortably, with water glasses AND wine glasses. Even a party of 2, it might help to seat at a larger table if at all possible. We did order a LOT of things, and shared a bottle of red wine. The food and drink were delicious, that is for sure. I can't speak to the price, because I just don't know the cost of living/comparison of value/cost in Glasgow (I live in the US) - but I would certainly be back. Of course it (now) holds nostalgic value in my mind, but the food and drink left a clear impression of delicious delights, so I hope to come visit again soon!

    Strange one, we actually went here completely by accident, we had been recommended the restaurant…read morenext door but these Glasgow buildings are awful confusing so we ended up going in the wrong door and by the time we had realised we were already seated and looking at the menu. They do say that sometimes the 'best things happen by accident' or do they? Anyway, once seated in Rioja the waiter could not have been more welcoming, maybe he knew we'd made an error. He showed us the menu and told us what he'd have. We ended up going for three tapas dishes each for £12.95. We opted for the Bravas, Chorizo, Mussels, Squid, Chicken Wings and Prawn Paella. The food all came out when it was ready, which I like. This gave us a chance to admire each individual dish. The stand outs for me were the Mussels and the Chorizo. The Mussels swam in a rich buttery sauce that could easily be served as soup. The Chorizo was obviously authentic and bursting with flavour, I could have eaten it all day, but my cholesterol would have been through the roof. The place was quiet but it still had a good atmosphere, the waiter sat us next to the window and we were bathed in the rarely seen Glasgow sun for the whole meal - it was a really nice experience overall. I loved that fact that even though it was quiet the staff kept themselves busy by cleaning - that's what you want to see! Easy four stars for me, so close to being five!

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    El Gusto - Seafood paella

    El Gusto

    3.8(5 reviews)
    0.4 miWest End
    £

    This place has been open for a little under a year and I finally found an excuse to visit last…read morenight to try it out. It's a lot smaller than I expected - there's a seating area at the front which could fit around 20 diners. But the food is out-of-this world good, which is what really matters. I was meeting a friend here and the owner let me sit at a large table of 4 rather than a tiny table for two, which was nice. You can pop along to the shop and buy your booze to bring - wine corkage is £3 and I think beers are £1. As I was driving I was happy with soft drinks anyway, but it's handy to know for future visits. There's pretty standard offerings on the menu - the usual tapas selection you'd expect, plus paella and some larger dishes. The owner himself is from Madrid and we took his guidance when ordering - a paella to share and three tapas between two. We got the seafood paella with prawn, mussels, fish and squid (£8.95), patatas bravas (£4.50), mushrooms sauteed in garlic (£4.95) and goats cheese salad with chili and rocket (£5.25). The food arrived quickly and as it was ready rather than in any order. At first glance it looks pretty standard but the flavour was immense - the mushrooms in garlic were so flavoursome and delicious, and I loved that there was crunchy slices of garlic at the bottom of the dish to add even more flavour. The goats cheese salad was a whole circle of cheese baked in the dish so it was nice and oozy, and a good amount of chili to give it a kick. The paella was the real stand out dish - a massive portion which easily did two people and a nice amount of seafood mixed through it. There was one large prawn in it too which was easy to split up between us, and overall I thought this was a really tasty dish which I'd head back here just to have. The patatas bravas arrived last and while this is a pretty token Spanish dish, I really enjoyed it and the potatoes were the right amount of crispy. There was nothing I could fault about the food here, and with the bill coming in at just over £25 for dinner for two, it was crazy cheap too. The decor is really casual - think more of a cafe than a classy restaurant, and service is relaxed and friendly. They have some really good lunch deals like £6.50 paella sit-in, they also do takeaway and outside catering. Take yourself on an adventure and head here for a meal - it was an absolute delight.

    ¡Delicioso! NOM NOM!…read more My other half and I have been meaning to try this place for a while and when his mum gave us some money to go out for dinner we decided to go here. I love Spanish food. Probably more than I love Mexican or Italian. It's my favourite type of cuisine. So we had three tapas, paella and some bread and olive oil to share. We had Ponchos De Ronda which was a kind of chicken breast on a skewer with spicy tomato sauce and chilli. That was wonderful and was grilled to perfection. We also had patatas bravas covered in spicy tomato sauce and albondigas which are meatballs covered on tomato sauce. The tapas were amazing and full of flavour- better than some tapas I've had in Spain. We had the Paella Montaña which had chicken and Chorizo which was flavoursome and tasty- the Chorizo was smoky and very tasty! After food, we had coffee which was excellent. If the owner (who is a bit of a hero, he takes the orders, makes them and then brings them to you whilst simultaneously cooking orders for home deliveries). It was quite quiet, the restaurant is more like a cafe, but that makes it all the more authentic. The bill was reasonable for what was essentially a three course meal for two people. There is no alcohol but you can go to one of the nearby shops and get some wine or beer. Rather than going to La Tasca or Cafe Andaluz, go here.

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    Tinto Tapas Bar - Cute seating bench with belted pillows as cushions.

    Tinto Tapas Bar

    4.0(9 reviews)
    0.5 miWest End, Partick
    £

    I saw this restaurant on my walk home tonight. The kids had plans, so my husband and I tucked in…read morefor a quick bite around 6pm. The place was empty, but we certainly don't mind having the place to ourselves so early in the evening. We got a good seat by the windows. The menu was extensive and the waiter showed us which tapas were included in the 3 for £9.50 promotion. We ordered the sangria, which was delightful, and the waiter brought some bread slices and dip. I didn't care for the dip - as one reviewer said it's vinegar-based and was too strong for my preference. Our tapas were good! We shared 3 plates and both left full. The sangrias probably helped with that full feeling! The staff was attentive and we had a wonderful evening. We'll likely go back.

    It was a Sunday, the 3 for £9.50 offer was calling. I'd heard a number of mixed reviews of this…read moreplace, but decided it was worth a gamble. The decor is weird, I've no idea what Spanish style books they'd consulted, but it was nothing like anywhere I'd ever seen in Spain. There are some nice individual touches, the belts holding the cushions, the pink adobo walls, but there doesn't seem to be a cohesive theme.. When I arrived it was just a little before 7 on a sunny evening, but tellingly there was only one person in the restaurant. The staff at first seemed disinterested, but seemed to perk up after a while. After ordering a glass of the house white, which was good, I looked over the menu and saw a lot of familiar dishes. I was a little bothered by the inclusion of houmous on the menu, it's not Spanish, not Moorish, not needed. Anyway I went for 2 of my Spanish favourites, goat's cheese, aubergine fritters & rolled the dice on the third choice of pan Catalan. The cheese was served on top of caramelised onions & was garnished with (a lot of) rocket. The cheese was soft, both in texture and taste, just the way it should be, but the onions were really tangy (sauce?) & the taste was strong, especially when served with the rocket. The aubergine fritters were crunchy & a bit overcooked. They weren't served dressed with honey, instead I got a comically large pot of honey set on the table to spoon it on myself. I honestly felt a little like Winnie the Pooh & was tempted to just stick my whole hand in. The pan Catalan was really just two slices of cut french loaf with tomato paste & little garlic chunks. I'd give the experience two, two and a half stars, but I enjoyed the wine, the staff warmed up by the end and I have to give the place the benefit of the doubt / food snob bonus points. I think I'd be happy to sit in with a glass of wine or a bottle (or ten) of Cruzcampo (yaaaas!) if not go back for the food. One of the benefits of it being quiet is that you could go in for a glass of wine & a chat (or read) without it getting too loud.

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    Cafe Andaluz - spanish - Updated May 2026

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