Fantastic. Always 100%...always busy and real chefs on .I here they do a fantastic breakfast too. Ashton Lane has many lovely places to eat and drink too.right next to byres road which has been widened to give more people walking space . read more

Well now, it's been many a year since I've been into Andaluz, and after this experience I don't think I'll be in a hurry to return again. We were a party of 8; to be fair it was Friday night, but we had booked. On arrival, we were told that we could have the pre-theatre special, choosing three tapas plus a dessert from the menu for £16.95 (which seemed reasonable). The food was all excellent - no complaints there. The service was a little slow, but they were pretty busy. It wasn't until we were divvying up the bill that we noticed all these 'supplementary' items on the bill, which on closer inspection were tapas dishes that we'd thought were included in the deal. On asking our server about this, he tried to claim that these dishes were from the a la carte menu and not the pre-theatre one, which he proceeded to demonstrate by producing the (much smaller) pre-theatre menu. The problem was, we had not been given that menu when we arrived and this was the first time any of us had seen it. He initially refused to accept this and became quite assertive that we had been mistaken. It took quite a bit of explaining, and voices were getting raised, before the server accepted that the mistake was possibly on their side. He went off to phone somebody above his pay grade (presumably at the other branch), and eventually came back to apologise, with the bill reduced to the proper price. Needless to say, we were not particularly impressed with the attitude and did not stay for the extra drink that we had been considering. So - food very nice, staff attitude needs some adjusting. Two stars only. read more

Located on one of my favourite streets in Glasgow Cresswell Lane, Cafe Andaluz inside was nothing like I expected. Walking through the doors you are immediately guided down the stair into a spanish wonderland, think carved dark wooden furnitures, coloured glass lanterns, colourful scatter cushions and spanish tiles everywhere. On top of this there is spanish guitar music being played - Mr G described it as the Spanish equivalent of the irish pub o'neills, I have to agree it is kind of twee but I quite liked it. I think it is also worth mentioning that we were the first people in the restaurant for lunch and there was a bit of a bad smell, but it did pass once the restaurant started to fill up. The staff were perfectly pleasant. They took my order and brought me food quickly with a smile - no more really comment than that about the staff. Cafe Andaluz on a Saturday do a special Saturday menu offering 3 Tapas and a dessert for £14.95 which I think is a pretty great deal. I ordered a glass of rose to congratulate myself on a successful shopping morning and settled in to make my tapas selections. There were a few dishes I wanted to try but in the end I settled on the following 3 dishes. Ensalada Marroqui - Roasted sweet potato, parsnip & chickpea mixed with chopped parsley & coriander, topped with a sundried tomato dressing.This dish was delicious, the root vegetables were cooked really well and the chickpeas were big and soft. Chorizo y Butifarra Negra - Chorizo & black pudding sauteed in spicy tomato. This was a large dish packed with lots of big chunks of black pudding and delicious slices of smoky chorizo, the sauce was tasty and flavoursome. Pollo Rebozado con Miel - Chicken fillet in a crisp batter coated with Spanish honey & grain mustard. This dish consisted of 3 large strips of chicken freshly cooked in a light crispy temper batter and drizzled with a honey and mustard sauce. I enjoyed all three of these dishes and I would happily order all of them again. I did get the feeling that other than the chicken fillets that the food was all re-heated as there was a slight film across the top of the sauces that usually come from dishes being warmed again. This actually didn't bother me as the food tasted good and it was only £14.99 for a 2 course lunch.....so I have zero issues with it. I personally found the dessert menu a little uninspiring and opted to try the Caramel Cheesecake. When it arrived it was a giant chunk of made in house cheesecake served with some rather lovely caramel sauce which was light and super creamy. It tasted so good but was so big I was getting sick of it towards the end....I think this is definitely a dessert to share. All in all a lovely lunch, not the best tapas I have had in Glasgow but I liked the food and would happily go back again. read more

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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 read more

Cafe Andaluz - Wee cuz - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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! read more

Cafe Andaluz - Caramel cheesecake - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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. read more

Cafe Andaluz - http://www.cafeandaluz.com - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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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. read more

Cafe Andaluz - Outdoor seating and mural. - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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!! read more

Cafe Andaluz - Crème Brulee and Meringue with Fresh Raspberries & Cream - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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. read more

Cafe Andaluz - Dark and atmospheric - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

My friend was in town last night for one night only and we'd been to Cafe Andaluz before so we opted to book up again for a late dinner. The three of us arrived at 9pm and were seated in a lovely booth for four so we had plenty of room for our tapas dishes. After a lovely basket of bread and olives with balsamic and olive oil, we opted to choose nine dishes of Spanish tapas between us. Portions are quite hearty in here but we managed to get through them at a rate of knots! Dishes which stood out for me were the pork belly which was swimming in a barbeque style sauce, unctuous and delicious and mopped up perfectly with the bread. The gambas pil pil (spicy prawns) is a favourite of mine and didn't disappoint, while the patatas bravas were good but I prefer them without the creamy topping. A jug of sangria later, we left sated and totally buzzing. Would recommend this place for both a couples night and a group night as the space is big enough to allow you enough personal space without feeling like you are in a cavern! I'll be back again....and again. read more

I've frequented cafe andaluz the last few weeks whilst exploring the west end, tucked away behind byers road but worth the venture, its a lovely, cosy wee place with great service! The fact they do cava cocktails is just a bonus. Staff are friendly, helpful & I've never waited terribly long for food, in which there's plenty variety! Its all rather tasty & I've yet to discover something I didn't like in there!! read more

I think I've probably been to Café Andaluz more times in the 12 or so years its been open than I have to any other restaurant ever. Tapas-style dining has always really appealed to me, getting to eat so many different tasty things in one meal, so anywhere that does it well was always going to be a shoe-in for one of my favourite restaurants. I've been to 3 of the Cafe Andaluz locations and the original on Cresswell Lane remains by far the best. My most recent visit was for a birthday lunch and we made the most of the 3 tapas for £9.95 offer, sampling some old favourites as well as a couple of new choices. Potatoes featured heavily with potato bravas and patatas gratinadas, and there was much discussion about which we loved more (the gratinadas squeaked it in the end). We also sampled the chorizo al vino, a beef salad with manchego, and some amazingly succulent pork cheeks. Rounding it off my absolute favourite the chicken in a light batter with honey and mustard. There's so many other great choices on the menu too, I love the aubergine with cous cous as well as the albondigas (meatballs). Drinks wise there's a great choice with a selection Spanish flavoured cocktails, good beer and a great wine list. The waiting staff are always happy to recommend wine and the house rioja is very nice. I also really love both varieties of sangria offered. Add to all this super helpful and friendly staff and you're in for a great dining experience. I'm sure it won't be long til I'm back again! read more

This was our choice tonight! First time here and i must say i will come again soon! Excellent food nice atmosphere and amazing mojitos! ;) read more

Cafe Andaluz - A little bit of everything! - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

It's been a long time since I've had tapas, and I think the last time was in a Cafe Andaluz as well (in Edinburgh). I like the setting for this one, down in the basement it's got a nice cosy feel to it, regardless of the weather outside. At this point I'll apologise because we were already a few drinks in but I know that Clare did the ordering for us! Off the top of my head we had (and no I'm not going to remember the spanish names), black pudding and chorizo, chilli and garlic prawns, lamb meatballs, tortilla, a fish paella dish and... a couple of others. We also had a bottle of wine (the house red, very good!). The food arrived quickly, and disappeared about as fast! It was mostly all very tasty, with each dish delivering plenty of well balanced flavours. The paella dish fell a bit short though and was oddly bland, and the meatballs weren't all that great either. Highlight: black pudding and chorizo in a spicy tomato sauce. The service was good, it was pretty quiet but the staff were helpful without overstaying their welcome, and knew when to leave us to it at the end of the meal too. It's so nice not to be 'reminded' to leave by having the bill plonked down in front of you before you've asked for it. Why not 5 stars? Hard to say but it just wasn't quite special enough to warrant that. A couple of the dishes fell short. Overall a nice place to eat, good location, tasty food and wine, and smiling friendly staff. read more

Booked using the 5pm.co.uk £13.95 "3 Tapas + Dessert Offer" which offers quite sensational value. The goats cheese + Seville marmalade was an unexpected highlight and the cheesecake was a very generous serving (I expected the dessert to be a token gesture). For the more sensitive souls amongst you I shall note that the service is a bit abrupt /cheeky. When a total of 24 plates are coming to 8 folk you can expect there to be a bit of confusion about what is going where - yet there was definitely resigned/sarcastic head-nodding from a loitering boss-guy when a plate found its destination, and a "well saying it in Spanish isn't going to help" from a waiter... read more

I went with some pals that wanted to try spanish food. It is alright to me but nothing exotic as I am spaniard, but let's be open minded and see what do they offer and if it's real spanish food. The place is quite cute... Andalusian and that (they should offer more southern Spain food... but that's my opinion) They lost all the points for something I believe is a crime! Something that has made cry thousands of grand mothers in Spain...... POTATO CROQUETES! Potato croquetes???!!! I have NEVER EVER, ever, ever have seen a potato croquete in Spain!!! it's lazy, it's frozen, you can get them in farmfoods and they are NOT spanish! Also the chorizo in wine was bland and overcooked.... I am not coming back. read more

Can't question the authenticity or the vibe of the place, and the menu and staff simply add to the experience, but just being on cresswell lane is always a good time. Would recommend, as with any Tapas place, to just order something from every section of the menu and you're bound to love something. For me it was the mussels. They were perfectly prepared, and the portion size can be described as 'healthy'. No complaints. read more

I love this brand and this particular site is my go to in Glasgow for tapas Lovely setting and well looked after Great location with nearby parking (paid) Consistently high standard of food and service read more

The West End Café Andaluz location isn't as heavin' as the City Centre location, but the standard is pretty consistent between both locations. The restaurant gives off a bit of that Mediterranean feel with its mix of rustic décor and homely Spanish style. Serving up tapas to West Enders, Café Andaluz offers a plethora of Spanish-inspired nibbles for you fickle eaters out there. Now you see, I've thrown in the "inspired" bit, because it's not entirely authentic, but meh, whatevs. Smaller portions allow you more variety. On the occasions I've come here, Lumberjack and I will normally go for the bread (OK), a meat dish, a seafood dish, and a veg dish. It's not the best tapas I've had, but it fills that void when I'm in the mood for some Spanish grub. The Snapfax discount makes going here a little more worthwhile. Bonus points: 20% off food with a Snapfax when you book in advance only on Sundays through Thursdays. However, the staff has been super lovely, and let us get the discount without having to book in advance. Shhhh!!! read more

No problem getting a table here at the back of 6 on Sunday despite not booking. We were though stuck on a shoogly one at the end of the bar like a couple of poor cousins and if we'd ordered even one more dish we'd have run out of space for sure. Service was attentive and friendly though and the dishes we did have (artichoke, asparagus & pepper salad, black pudding with apricots, goats cheese with orange and chorizo) were all well prepared and well proportioned. Having heard mixed reviews about the Edinburgh branch I can safely say I'd re-visit this one, only occupying a larger table. read more

If I could eat Tapas food all day, every day, I would. And I'd do it here. I absolutely love Cafe Andaluz - it's one of these places where no matter how many times you've been before, you will go back to it again and again. The food is excellent, and there are only a few things on the menu I'm personally not a fan of. The maitre d' is great banter - he is Spanish and therefore everything he does is quite grand, and has a certain flair to it. Fantastic! The staff are only too helpful when it comes to the food, which is good when you're as indecisive as I am. Also part of 5pm.co.uk, it means that instead of paying through the nose for food, it's actually pretty decent - £12 for 3 Tapas and a glass of wine... methinks yes! read more

You can always judge the level of authenticity in a Spanish restaurant by how long the waiter spends leering at your girlfriend. Given we can rate Andaluz as "the entire meal" in this regard we're off to a flyer. Highlights from the menu include the Spanish black pudding, the prawns in chilli and garlic, and the chicken skewers in honey. Curiously enough I could probably spend all night munching on their delicious crusty bread with olive oil, which comes for free. Good lunch deal which won't break the bank as well. Just watch out when you're going to the toilet as the signs are in Spanish, and walking into the wrong one is a bit of a brass neck to say the least. read more

Went here for the pre-theatre deal on Friday - 3 tapas and a dessert for £12.95 - my greedy eyes always thinks that 3 isn't enough, but it always is! Between the two of us we tried the calamari, battered tiger prawns, patatas bravas, chorizo with black pudding and the slow cooked pork cheeks. Im not a black pudding fan but the boy like it and I thought the rest was gorgeous, especially the pork. The service was quick and friendly, one of the guys were a bit abrupt but ah well. 3 tapas each with dessert and a bottle of house white for £35 - not too shabby at all! read more

Usually love this place but felt it hasn't been as nice as previous trips. The honey mustard chicken which is always my favourite was a bit bland and overlooked. The patatas gratinadas was really flavourful and rich and the calamari was lovely but batter all crumbled and fell off and the garlic mayo dip wasn't as nice. On Sunday it's three tapas and dessert for £14.99 and I love the cosy feel of the restaurant. Just a bit disappointed this time around! read more

Cafe Andaluz - Patatas gratinadas and calamari - Spanish Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

This is a great tapas bar. It is really well decorated inside and it genuinely feels as if you are sitting on a Spanish terrace. There is a good choice of tapas on the menu including several vegetarian options. The food is extremely tasty and well presented. The wine list is good with a good selection of Spanish reds and whites as well as Spanish beers and of course sangria. It is usually very busy so there is a lively vibrant atmosphere inside. Since it is usually busy, I'd recommend that you book a table for lunch or dinner. The restaurant is in a basement area and accessible only by stairs so it would be difficult to access with pushchairs etc. I'd recommend a visit to this place but La Tasca is still my favourite. read more

We just dropped into Cafe Andaluz, trying a different tapas place than my usual at Barca. It was a fairly busy with a couple of free tables and we managed to get one by the window. The tables were just too close for my liking, really cramped. The service was not the friendliest and was certainly not attentive we were there 20 minutes before someone came for our drinks order which took another 10-12 minutes to arrive and then they left us again for a while before coming back to take our food order. The food was inexpensive and the meal was ok, the food was not the freshest Ihave seen I think some of the veg was tinned, and the cooking wasn't that great. I wouldnt go back. read more

This place is probably slightly better than average. It certainly benefits from a good location, has a clean and attractive decor, although this is probably the mainstay of it's charms. The food is not the strong point: slightly lardy dishes washed down with cheap sangria. Many of the dishes are masked by an unsurmountable/hard to navigate thick sauce, opaque in appearance and unpleasant in character. The staff were pleasant enough, and service was quick, if slightly impersonal. I would be unlikely (although would not refuse) to eat here again, especially given the good variety of restaurants in the area. read more

I've been here a few times and it's always very tasty. I'm actually not a big fan of Spanish food, but the tapas they serve here is really great. They have a wideranging menu with tons of options so it's good to split several dishes amongst a few people. The pricing was moderate and the atmosphere was well set for dates, but could be suited for any occasion. My biggest concern though, is that the real 'meals' did not seem very appealing. I still find it a bit odd eating a dinner of appetizers! read more

Took a party of 11 here on Saturday and guess what, the service was fantastic, the food was great and the set menus provided all the scran required and then some. Smashing!! read more

Cafe Andaluz has delicious food and great service. I've been to the Cresswell Lane location twice now and was thrilled with the tapas both times. I would have scored it five stars, were it not for the really sad churros. They are limp and consisted of raw dough, and when we asked whether or not just ours were undercooked, we were told that "this is what churros are." As an American who grew up eating traditional, standard churros, I can attest that the churros here are not just "what churros are." I'll happily go back to Cafe Andaluz, but next time I'll be sticking with the pavlova. read more

Very meh. Most of the food tasted previously frozen and of poor quality. Not impressed at all. Would not recommend this chain of restaurants to anyone. Does Spanish food a disservice as far as I'm concerned. read more

Brilliant service from our Canadian waitress (massive apologies for forgetting her name) Decent food but could cut back on the oil, overall too greasy. We're in a party of ten so had a number of set menus that offered decent variety. Next time I would choose mainly seafood tapas as these dishes were undoubtedly the best and least oily. read more

I visited this location of Cafe Andaluz first with some girl friends and we couldn't have enjoyed it more. The 3 tapas and dessert 5pm deal was amazing, the food was delicious and more than we could eat. As an added bonus the service was great, possibly the best I have experienced in Glasgow. I have since been to the other location in St. Vincent Place and was just as happy the second time around. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the mood for spanish tapas, lots of vegetarian options too :). read more

Came in early around 5/6 on a Tuesday so understandably the atmosphere was not as it would be normally. However, the food was very nice although we didn't get to order all that we wanted. When we were asking for our food the waiter interrupted and told us we had already ordered enough for three people (there was two of us), thus, fat shamed into submission, we settled for the dishes we had already asked for and tried to enjoy our meal. I would've been fine being told we had ordered a lot, and to be fair he was right, but the waiters attitude was arrogant and disrespectful. Would recommend for the food, not the service. read more

for me, everything on the menu at cafe andaluz sounds amazing, but then when the food rolls out it's completely disappointing in taste and quality. man, the garlic bread there is a huge huge styrofoam like laugh. anyway, the place is decorated very lovely and the atmosphere/lighting gives a nice setting, also the prices are reasonable...it'd be a nice place to sit and have quiet drinks at, but don't let them offer you a food menu. in short, go to la tasca for some chain tapas and sangria! x read more

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

Excellent food and pretty authentic flavours. Service was good and liked the decor. Prices pretty good especially if you go for one of their set menu options. Be adventurous with your choices as the results are very good. read more

I absolutely love the decor in this place, it is like being on holiday in Spain. You go down some steps to the restaurant. It is bigger than you might first think. I always think the lighting is important in a restaurant - too bright and you dont get into the mood, but I still want to see what I am eating! Cafe Andaluz gets it just right. The service and food is great but please can they have more variety on the menu. This may sound strange as it is tapas and so there seems to be a lot on the menu, but when I look down the list a lot of it has some sort of spicey sauce with can spoilt it for me. I recently went to another tapas bar and they had much more on the menu i liked, so it is possible to still have genuine tapas with less spice added! read more

Went for a midweek dinner with colleagues. We were very early so it was quiet when we arrived, but soon filled up and was pretty busy by the time we left. Staff were efficient, if not totally friendly. I thought our bottle of wine was expensive for what we got, but then I'm not that into Spanish wine, so maybe we didn't choose as wisely as we could have. We had the £13.95 for 3 tapas and a dessert deal- no booking required; we just walked in off the street. There is a good choice of dishes, although a fair few have supplements. I had the meatballs in tomato sauce (which were delicious), honey chicken and patatas gratinadas (layered potatoes with a cheese and cream sauce, a bit like gratin dauphinoise). The desserts were lovely and I would say it is a good value deal. It would have been nice to have had the option of ordering some bread or olives at the start. Not the best tapas I've ever had, but we all enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. read more

I had been in the mood for tapas and hadn't had any (non-Indian) tapas in a while, so I was excited to go to Cafe Andaluz. Unfortunately, I ended up not being in a great mood the night I dined here, so I thought my negative opinion of the restaurant may have come from my mood and not the food. But my dining companion confirmed that no, the food was in fact quite disappointing. None of the dishes we ordered were memorable, except for perhaps the manchego, which was memorable in a bad way. I've had better manchego at Tesco, and that is no exaggeration. The service was also less than great. We ordered maybe five dishes. Three arrived and we ate them, knowing that tapas dishes don't always come at the same time. Then the server cleared the table and we realized that they had forgotten our other dishes, so we had to reorder them. It was a disappointing meal overall. If you are looking for tapas in Glasgow, I'd keep looking. read more