The service was great and the food was delicious. Just the right amount of lighting for a romantic ambiance.

I've been coming here off and on for more than 10 years. Perfect for after work drinks. The service is A1. I was even able to get my old hat that I'd left here 3 months ago. Everybody was helpful and made an extra effort to find it. read more

Yes yes yes to best Peruvian ceviche, mushroom empanadas, grilled octopus... could go on and on about the food BUT it's also the consistent excellent service. Some (maybe most?) of the wait staff has been there for a long time. Even during Covid they gave out coupons when they had to shutter the doors for a period of time they are a neighborhood fixture. In my opinion, better service than Limón across the street - whose service is inconsistent at best. A small bar gives intimate Ambiance vibe. Many seats available outdoors. Love that I can relax there and settle in to tapas style meals-I'm never rushed to leave. read more

Food 4/5 Ever since I was introduced to the real delicious paella and patatas bravas in Spain Barcelona more than a decade ago, I have tried many places in the bay and also those up in SF city. Cascal has been one of the two go-to restaurants here in the bay whenever I crave paella. Their Marinara paella has been consistently flavorful while the Cascal paella can sometimes be a hit and miss in terms of taste. There were times when it was a tad bland and other times they came out more flavorful. The only thing I need to constantly remind them is to make the it more soccarat (scorched/burnt bottom). Socarrat is considered a key element of a good paella, as it adds a unique texture and flavor to the dish. Last night's visit was a let down when it comes to the Marinara paella. It didn't come out soccarat at all- in fact too damp/soggy in my opinion. My family loves their wild mushroom with truffle oil empanadas. Again was a little disappointed with this dish yesterday as I felt the dough crust was a little too thick this time. They used to be buttery and flaky in the past. I wonder if that's the reason why the overall rating has been low - due to the inconsistency in the dishes. The palm salad was alright. Nothing to special. Their Peruvian cerviche was a hit among our family members. The others on the trip sampler was just alright. Service - 3.5/5 Friendly server though the guy forgot to serve the complimentary dessert as a surprise to the birthday person on our table. We decided not to pursue as it was late and we still have a birthday cake waiting at home. Ambiance 5/5 upscale, modern nice decor. If you like to dine, have some live music, and dance (on their super small) dance floor next to the band like me. If you are looking for a place for quiet fine dining, this is not the place you want to go on weekends. read more

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Here for work dinner as a party of 8 and this place was packed. We ordered pitchers of red sangria - I believe each pitcher gave us about 5 glasses worth. I got the mushroom empanadas which were SO good, highly recommend. It did take 30 mins or so to come out, but they were fresh and hot. Shishito peppers for the table which were yummy and well roasted. For dinner, I got the banana leaf chicken. I wish this was served on a slightly bigger plate as it was a bit hard to eat, but the chicken was delicious. It was more of a curry with rice served on top and was so flavorful and juicy. read more

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We visited on a busy Friday evening @ 9pm and requested an outdoor table for four. We fully expected there might be a wait, but the experience got off to an unfortunate start. The front desk lady was disappointingly indifferent and rudely told us " You will have to wait" without offering any estimate or making us feel welcome. As we waited, a few outdoor tables remained empty, so we politely asked the waitstaff if we could be seated there. Rather than acknowledging our request or explaining why the tables weren't available, they appeared uninterested and ignored us. It left us feeling as though our presence was an inconvenience. We understand that Friday evenings are hectic and don't expect instant seating. What was disappointing wasn't the wait but the lack of communication, courtesy, and basic hospitality. However, good hospitality is measured as much by communication and courtesy as it is by speed. A friendly greeting, a brief explanation, or even a simple acknowledgment would have made all the difference and would have gone a long way toward making us feel like valued guests. We will gladly take our appetite to the many better Spanish restaurants that value their guests and provide a more welcoming experience in the future. read more

My friend took me out for a belated bday lunch today and we had a lovely time. While it was a bright and sunny day, the outdoor seating was well shaded and the tables are spread out nicely. It felt calm, quiet, and breezy. We started with the gazpacho - refreshing, smooth, and chilled to perfection. I recommend it! Then, came the fried calamari which was plentiful with truly tender squid. It was medium crispy. We enjoyed the corn poblano which was a great side - sweet, smoky, crunchy corn and a bit spicy. The paella Cascal arrived as the centerpiece with smoky chorizo and tender shrimp. If you are ordering the paella, be sure to know it takes a little longer for it to be made/arrive, so it is good to have some appetizers. I had a virgin mojito which was fresh and an ideal compliment to the bold and rich flavors of the meal. They make other NA cocktails. My friend had a NA sangria and she said it was the perfect amount of sweet and refreshing. There was also complimentary bread with chimichurri which was fresh and tasty. Our waiter was the perfect amount of attentive, as we are friends that needed to catch up with some privacy. Overally, I found it to be a lovely place for a casual, fancy lunch. read more

Nice location on Castro with outdoor seating. The place was very clean and good service. The food was okay, kind of expensive for the portion size. I got the squid ink Paella and it was good, maybe would be better with less ink. My husband got the banana leaf chicken and it was pretty small and basic. The free bread with chimichuri to start was good. The grilled eggplant looked like a mini lasagne and tasted really good. Overall nice place to eat outside on Castro street. read more

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last couple of visits were for the live music! music always slaps here but very small area to dance. different bands come here every week (rotating regularly). TONS of couples here dancing and showing off their moves. def a good time to shake them hips! food and drinks are always yummy but can get super pricey. dont expect to get full off one thing- portions are not american sized (think super size me lol). always loud and dark in here so if you're here to yap, seating is available outside with heat lamps read more

Had a lovely dinner there before going to Theatre works just down the block. My dining companion is vegan and their menu and wait staff were very accommodating. I had the curried mussels which were delicious although a bit too sweet for me. Their Spanish Caesar salad was fresh and delicious. read more

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Cascal has always been one of my favorite spots - the best place for happy hour. I love the drinks, the food, the location, and the ambience... it really has it all. But lately, some of my friends feel it's getting a bit too expensive for what it offers. Now I'm not sure I can convince them to come back -- which is a little sad. read more

Cascal - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Food was ok , nothing wow..... or I want more of this.....presentation was nice and portions for a tapas,was good , you can share it. The bread and the dipping sauce was good. We got octopus (over cooked and dificultad to chew) croquetas de jamón ( my favorite) , eggplant, we asked for lamb albóndigas and we got lamb chop server asked to changed it but I really don't like to waste food (so many hungry people in the world to waste what we have in the table) and tortilla española (potato omelette). The waitress was very nice and attentive, she and the busser made the experience enjoyable. Decor are kind of old and out dated maybe need some change and go with the new and modern time. Probably I don't coming back. read more

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I love some good tapas and paella and this restaurant has some good options. This restaurant is in a cute spot and has plenty of TV's plus a bar if you want to eat and watch a game, but also has room for tables to enjoy your meal. It's very spacious inside and they have outdoor seating's with heat lamps. We came here for lunch and wanted some paella and to try a couple small items. We ordered one tapas, the Spanish Octopus ($25.50) and the Peruvian ceviche ($19.50) as starters. The octopus was delicious! It has a nice seasoning and sauce plus it was cooked very well. It's just one leg so I felt like when sharing with everyone, I needed more. I think this is a must to order when coming here. When we ordered the paella, we wanted the Arroz Negro paella ($36) as it was a speciality. The only issue is that it shows as one size. We tried to talk to our waitress asking if we can get it in the large size since there were four of us and we can eat. She was not very helpful and tried to offer us a different paella that had similar proteins but not the squid ink if we wanted a large size. We had explained that we would pay for the large size price if necessary and she showed her impatience with us by giving a little attitude. In the end, we were able to order the Arroz Negro which was our favorite dish of the meal. For the other paella, we ordered the Paella Cascal ($42 for small & $64 for large) which came with lots of protein from poultry to seafood. We felt that this paella's proteins were a little dry especially with the chicken and pork. The flavor was good but the dry meat didn't make the paella taste as well. Overall, there were a mix of things that we liked and didn't like. The Arroz Negro paella and the Spanish Octopus are a must to try. The ceviche was good, but nothing special in my opinion. I would definitely want the Arroz Negro and octopus when I come back. read more

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This was my second visit to Cascal and it was just as memorable as the first. Their service is excellent. Their servers are attentive, knowledgeable and warm. We were seated outside with our dog and they promptly brought our group of four water and a basket of bread. We enjoyed the sangria very much and the food as well. We recently took a trip to Spain and we felt the food was comparable to the food we enjoyed there. read more

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First time here. Food was solid. Good variety of tapas. I really enjoyed the ambiance. Brought me many fond memories of being transported overseas. Beautiful interior with Spanish guitar playing in the background. Cute outdoor patio seating as well. Loved the dining experience. Servers were kind. Cascal is located on Castro along with many other restaurants in Mountain View. Street, public lot, and garage parking nearby. read more

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What the heck?! This place isn't called Eascal?! The whole time my friends never corrected me, but it's not my fault when the sign is so confusing. The food wasn't memorable so I asked my wife who has the memory of a quantum computer, and she said "I don't remember". So it must be mid. read more

Nice tapas restaurant in downtown MV with nearby parking. Service was good and dishes were yummy. We sat outside under a heat lamp and were very comfortable. We had papas, ham croquettes, guacamole and chips and banana leaf wrapped chicken. All quite tasty. Portions were on the smaller side but filling nonetheless. read more

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The food is always amazing here. Have been coming here for years and the Lamb dishes are my favorites (both the meatballs and the entree). The flavors just blend so well together in your mouth! PRO TIP: Sometimes they have live music, which amps the vide; and parking is usually available one block north (except if there is a festival or some other special event). read more

The service was great. The vibe was fun, complete with live music and people dancing. The food was the disappointment. The empanadas were thick and doughy. The dauphin potatoes were good. But the paella was a real disappointment. Too rich did to pork fat I think and too much meat. It just didn't very good and felt too rich. I greatly prefer the paella at Teleferico. read more

Here is a place that I have not been to in a really long time. Been about a decade at least, so we wanted to try out cascal again. It wasn't very busy when we arrived so we were seated right away. Service was really good and attentive. Happy hour food looked good so we tried various items on it. Fried olives sounded interesting so we got that. They were just okay. Patatas bravas were good and one of my favorites. Roasted cauliflower was good too and very flavorful. Fried calamari was just okay to me, I usually like it more on the crunchy side. Croquetas de jamon were just okay. For the paellas we tried both the cascal and the seasonal vegetable one. I liked the cascal one a lot since it was very flavorful. read more

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I had an $18 chicken wrap off the lunch special menu, which I believe is the cheapest entree you can get. It was half the size of a Chipotle burrito. It had a good amount of chicken in it and I thought it was tasty. In comparison, the $39 lamb is three tiny lamb lollipops. The paella was pretty good and they didn't skimp on the protein. I think the best value for money would be to split a paella with one other person. read more

This 5 Star rating is for their lunch menu only. We have gone there for dinner and it was good but value per tapas item just didn't rise to 5 Stars . Though the restaurant is beautiful inside the outside ambiance is just okay. If you are looking for a pretty nice restaurant for a business type lunch, then this might be your spot. Our food was amazingly good and service was good. Might be because the restaurant wasn't extremely busy !? Even though it was quite delicious and enjoyable. Cost is on the higher side but still reasonable for a nice business lunch meet up. read more

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Excellent! Ate the gambas, croquetas de jamon, grilled dates and papas. All delicious read more

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Great amotsphere and cozy ambiance. Friendly service. Prices are what you can expect in downtown Mountain View for this type of dining. That being said...the food is...nothing too special. There's nothing wrong with the food per se, but it's just not elevated to warrant the prices or match the environment. Good for business or team events though. read more

We went to Cascal to close out 2025 and welcome in 2026. Our first time there, we found out about their NYE party through the Latin Bay Area newsletter. We had the best time! The food is amazingly delicious. Our server, Luis, was very pleasant, friendly, attentive. Our food came out fast, even through th restaurant was packed for the night. We will be returning to take our friends! read more

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Happy hour starting at 3:30 pm. Enjoy Spanish tapas (fried olives, ham croquettes, fried cauliflower) and Tamarind Margarita is strongly recommended. Friendly customer service. read more

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We had a lovely business lunch at Cascal. Our group of 10 enjoyed the tapas plates as well as various salads. I especially love their salmon. The portion is generous and cooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly. Additionally, we were confused by the tip for our group and didn't realize it had already been added to our bill. When we mistakenly added it again, the cashier was, helpful and pointed out that it had already been included. We were grateful for their honesty. Parking is convenient with a lot around the corner. Also, there's indoor and outdoor dining: both are quite comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and service. read more

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Our favorite place. The food was delicious. The location is beautiful and the staff are very attentive and pleasant. They were fantastic for our 45th wedding anniversary. read more

Came here on a Friday night, we had a large table for 20 people. Luckily they sat us immediately after putting some tables together. I will say the vibe is fun but SUPER loud if you want to chat with friends, which is what we wanted to do haha. But still fun nonetheless. Our group ordered a ceviche sampler to start and then got the mushroom empanadas, grilled dates, roasted cauliflower, croquetas de Jamon, lamb carnitas, and the paella cascal. I was impressed by everything, except the grilled dates. The cheese was a little too sharp for me and didn't go with the rest of the dish so I didn't finish it. But the lamb, mushroom empanadas, and croquets were my favorite. The paella needed some extra spice so I asked for salsa and it took it up a notch. I overall liked the experience here, the waiters were so patient with us even though we were a large group and we had a good time! I will say it's a bit pricey for what you get, so I don't know if I would come again. I think there's plenty of other tapas places but the live music is a plus read more

Nice place to celebrate a birthday! We made a reservation for 4 for Saturday night just after 6. Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. It did get pretty busy after 7. We ordered the tapas sampler, mushroom empanadas, roasted cauliflower, oaxaca salad, and a small seafood paella. The tapas sampler was delightful and a good choice if you have no idea but want to try everything. My favorite was the fried olive with roasted shishito pepper and spanish sausage. The mushroom empanadas were baked and nongreasy. Nice hints of truffle oil and pipin' hot The oaxaca salad was not what I had expected, which was more greens, but we still enjoyed it! The main course was the seafood paella, which we all love! Plenty of seafood, fresh and tender. The rice was flavorful without being too salty. Good thing we got the small Paella because we barely finished everything Our waiter was attentive and professional. At the end he brought out a slice of birthday cake for my mom. The cake itself was a little to sweet for us, but my mom really like the special celebration! Ambiance: romantic Parking: no issues. There is a free public lot just around the corner! My parents say next time they want to come a bit later because the live music starts at 7! read more

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Excellent experience! Top notch customer service and delicious food. Great atmosphere to enjoy a nice dinner. read more

The paella is to die for! Honestly one of my fav paella ! The meat was super tender, they did not skimp out on the ingredients. The flavor profile was to chef's kiss. WARNING: expect to wait around 30 mins bc they make it to order. The other tapas were mid tho. Got the patatas bravas. Did not love the aioli sauce that came with it. The service was amazing. Servers were attentive. They had tons of patio space with heaters too. read more

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I like the food! The quality is consistent for sure. The service is good in general, but they need more training when the server delivers the dishes. They just leave it anywhere on the table (for a couple of dishes they just leave them at the edge of the table) without helping you to arrange the table. This really got me to roll my eyes. Other than that, the ambiance is great, the restaurant is not crowded, the vibe is casual and easy. The AC is strong which is super important when the outside is 101 degrees! LOL... I like the Oaxaca a manor salad, sizzling shrimp and fresh dungeness crab brandada. The banana leaf chicken is a bit dry although the sauce is great. There are music performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. I definitely want my coming back to check that out! read more

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Food was awesome, great Spanish food, I give it 4.5/5. Loved the paella especially. The meats we got were are tender and cooked very well. I loved the soup as well (forgot what exactly I ordered :'( ). But overall, I rly liked the ambience with the music playing. We chose to sit outside for the nice fresh air. The service was great, servers were very nice. read more

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Oh, man. Hands down my favorite place for tapas in the world (and I've been to Barcelona -- twice)! My son and I stumbled across this place back in the summer of 2024. I raved about it so much to the rest of the family afterwards that I started to worry I was overhyping it. But no, thankfully it was as good as I remembered, now a year later, and it got their thumbs up as well. We got the Spanish Tapa Sampler (an absolute must), the Paella Marinera, and the Fried Calamari. I of course had the red Sangria, and we also had a Virgin Mojito and raspberry Caipirinha. An order of the sampler has two pieces of almost everything, except the shrimp stuffed egg for some reason. So be prepared to fight for it. On the pricey side, but it was SO worth the hour-long drive there and (thanks to rush-hour traffic) the two-hour drive back!! read more

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Cascal is currently my favourite Spanish restaurant. Every time I visit, I enjoy such a wonderful experience that I long to return right away. The restaurant is located on the corner of Castro and California Streets in downtown Mountain View. They don't have a private parking lot, but are within walking distance from a public garage. Sometimes, nearby free street parking can be scored. The venue is lively with an outdoor patio for open air dining. As I write this review, I realize that I have never actually been inside the eatery as all of my visits have been al fresco. According to their website, they have live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:30-10pm during which dancing is encouraged. Noted - must come back on one of those nights with Auntie Marissa and Mom! Cascal specializes in exotic cocktails, tapas, and paellas, fusing the savoury flavours of Spain with the rich and bold tastes of Latin America. The result is a menu full of bold essences that entice you. Below are a few items that we ordered during my last visit: Red House Sangria ($13) - Good. Not dry at all. Crab Tostaditos ($29) - DELISH! The Dungeness crab tastes so fresh! This is a perfect summer dish. Thankfully, they offer this tapa all year round. Pork Chile Verde ($31) - ¡Qué rico! I don't eat pork much, but this green chile stew, full of big chunks of meat, is so flavourful that I could probably eat it everyday. The pork shoulder is pretty lean which also adds to the awesomeness of this delectable bowl. Sizzling Shrimp ($21.50) - Guys, this is a must-try, especially if you like shrimp and garlic, because even the smallest bite is packed with irresistible piquancy. Spanish chorizo (Listed as one of the pintxos offered in the Spanish Tapa Sampler or as an add-on to the Spanish Tortilla for $16) - This bowl of sliced sausage serves up a nice smoky punch of pimentón (smoked paprika). Patatas bravas ($12) - This is a great side to complement the Spanish chorizo. Service is excellent at Cascal. On the night of my most recent visit on Thursday, September 12, 2024, our party of seven arrived shortly before close (I'm talking minutes, definitely less than half an hour), hoping to have some food and drinks. The host told us that the kitchen was already closed, but checked with the cooks and came back, saying that since they were still roasting pork, they could still whip up some quick orders and serve us. The waiters assisted us with friendly enthusiasm and warm smiles and, of course, our libations and plates came out in a jiffy. It doesn't get better than this! ¿Nos vemos allí? read more

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Food was great and when we arrived, service was prompt. Unfortunately after our order came the waiter disappeared- no checking back on water refills, and we waited a long time to even be asked about dessert and to-go boxes. Then when he finally asked, we had another unexpected wait for the dessert menu and boxes. They were busy but plenty of large tables around us getting attention. read more

The seafood paella was loaded with fresh shrimp and tasted absolutely incredible. I really loved the lively music and colorful atmosphere inside this restaurant. read more

Wow!, let's start with the Service. The moment we walked in this place was popping fully packed. Spoke with concierge she asked for my reservation I apologized for not planning ahead. She said give me a few minutes I can accommodate you inside near the kitchen! Turned out to be the best seat as we didn't know what exactly to get so many choices.. Ambience was ideal of a Spanish restaurant staff was very accommodating and attentive, explained specials, recommendations we decided on Mixed salad, Mushroom empanadas, large Marinera paella along with a carafe of Sangria!! Absolutely delightful. Thank you all that recommended this spirit was as described or better!...( I will reorder a to go for mom..!) read more

It's was nice restaurant with a nice interior and ambiance, nicely decorated and spotless. Stuff was super friendly, it's was my first time in Spanish restaurant like this and they have patiently walked me through the menu, I was little hesitant to get this type of dosh where there are too many main ingredients mixed up together, but to be honest it was a worth to try, it's was so delicious. We also got a sampler plate and one small beer. The sample plate had interesting combinations like bacon wrapped over dates that I have never ate before. Highly recommend place to go, I would love to visit next time as well to try their other dishes. read more

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