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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The best place in the Bay Area for a paella. The seafood paella is great and large portions.

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

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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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

Cascal - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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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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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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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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

Cascal - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

Highly recommend! The service, the drinks and the food were fantastic, the lamb carnitas were so delicious, we are from out of town, but we will come here whenever we are in the area. 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

Cascal - Cascal Paella Seafood - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

(Mountain View )Food: Cuban wrap: 9/10 very flavorful with every bite. Everything blended well with the Cuban pork. The sauce makes it much better Wild mushroom empanadas: 9/10I normally don't like mushroom but this is a must try. You can definitely taste/smell the truffle which I love. Cheese is creamy and the outer layer is crunchy. It is very pricey just fyi Coctel de camarones: 7/10 had too many ceviche to compare. Lacks flavor. Wish there were more lime. The quality of shrimp was spot on though Setting: great indoor/outdoor sittings for group/date/solo. Great ambiance. I know there's live music on some days. It does get full pretty fast past 6pm so definitely recommend reservations especially for a large party Service: friendly staff and accommodating with needs Price: it is on the pricier range but I love the variety of many different Spanish influences in the dish/drinks. Will definitely come back read more

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I remember when Cascal opened many years ago but hadn't eaten there until recently. I started a new job a few months ago and our team had our holiday dinner here. Parking was easy. There's a large open lot one street over and several garages close by. Decor is dim and moody with a cozy dining area and festive bar. This particular night was packed with large groups celebrating the holidays. We sat at a round table which allowed us all to chat easily. It is noisy when the room is full but not so noisy that we couldn't hear each other. Service was excellent. Very attentive and they cleared empty plates quickly to make room for more as we ordered multiple tapas and they kept coming! I can't remember everything that was ordered but here's a few: Tapas Sampler - loaded with small beautiful bites. Perfect way to start. Empanadas - this was hands down my favorite. Flavor of the mushrooms was delicious! Chips and 3 Dips - guac was really good! Ceviche - we had 2 kinds and it was fresh and tasty. Scampi - this was just okay. Burrata - yum! The tomatoes and creamy cheese is always a winning combo. Seafood Paella - I had high hopes for this but it was just okay. I think a good squeeze of lemon would have brightened the dish a bit. But there was plenty of seafood and the rice was cooked perfectly. Dessert - we ordered four desserts to share between 7 of us. I'm not sure what they all were but the cheesecake was my favorite. Overall this place was tasty and the service was great. Not sure it's somewhere I'd rush back to but I'd probably pop in to grab a bite and a beverage at the bar if in the area. read more

It was my first time in this place and I loved it! Tried their seafood paella, garlic prawns, cauliflower and eggplant appetizers and everything was so good! Their paella is my favorite paella so far! Better than the ones I've tried in Spain! I'd say they cook authentic Spanish food! I'd love to come back again. They serve different kinds of wine from different countries and the service is also good. Also, I love the high ceilings and the ambiance overall. read more

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We went back after a few years to this place, and a few of my favorite things were missing from the menu, and those were very famous and highly appreciated by people. Still, we find a few new things; people who love chicken dishes can be disappointed because few choices are left on the menu. The first person who served us at the table was sad, but that could be that particular day for him. Then, our Hostess came and brightened our day. Esmarelda was very sweet and familiar with the menu and little details. I started my food with black bean soup, which was delicious. The rest of the tapas were good, too, especially the lamb chops. Birthday cake trees leche were decorated with little cards. Thankful to our hostess, who thoroughly enjoyed her work. I highly recommend it, but please make a reservation even on weekdays read more

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Finally a local spot that serves good paella! I enjoy the paella with octopus ink; I do wish they offered it in the bigger size. I had another paella with chicken, and I do feel that the chicken was a bit dry. The food is definitely quite pricey, which is to be expected with paella and for a restaurant with luxury decorations. The service is great! Our waitress was friendly and answered all our questions. There's plenty of parking available. Overall, I recommend trying this place! Worth an experience for paella. read more

Came here for happy hour with a group of 6 and got a couple rounds of drinks and food. We got there before the restaurant got too busy so was able to get a couple orders in. Once the restaurant started getting the regular dinner crowd it was harder to flag down the staff. Overall had a decent experience and would consider going back for happy hour and their paella. We ordered almost all the items on the happy hour and I'd say the calamari and fried shrimp and roasted cauliflowers were my favorites. The other items were also good but some were a bit on the saltier side for me. As for drinks, the table favorite was the guavarita! We ordered a couple rounds of them since we all enjoyed it so much. Overall, great place to check out for their happy hour and dinner options like Paella! read more

An amazing experience. We were immediately seated for our 6pm reservation. Mid week early dinner really didn't need reservations at this time. Being my first time to Cascal, better safe to have reservations. The dining room is large and plenty of spaces between tables. We started with a pitcher of red sangria and tapas samples. Yum! We eventually shared paella and a pork dish. Too much food for three people. Not a bad problem to have. I recommend Cascal for those that enjoy Spanish tapas, paella, and sangria. You'll love Cascal! read more

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Cascal never disappoints- the hostess was pretty sweet to start with, we always get the red wine sangria carafe and it was amazing !! Shishito peppers seemed over grilled but the seafood paella like always was awesome !! They have a live band playing over the weekend and was so lively !! 5 stars for this place read more

Celebrating Galentine's is a yearly tradition with my work bestie. We went to Cascal this year and it's packed even on weeknights! Secured a reservation on Open Table. Love the energy & vibes! I heard there's live music on weekends. Vibrant interior and cozy heated patio seating. Drinks: *Cascal Mojito *Guavarita Eats: *Wild Mushroom Empanadas *Tapas Sampler Platter *Churrasco flat iron steak + fried yucca *Banana Leaf Chicken Empanadas smelled so good! Fragrant in truffle oil as soon as I sliced it in half. The tapas sampler is MASSIVE! Two portions of the following pintxos: Serrano ham Cured salmon Chicken liver mousse Tuna crostini Fried shrimp Serrano ham croquette Spanish chorizo with fried olives & shishito peppers Date brochette Spanish cheese wrapped in salami Shrimp stuffed egg Roasted sweet red peppers & pickled veggies Churrasco steak was delicious & tender even when we were so full of pintxos-- that's how you know it's amazing! Topped with Cabrales cheese butter & chimichurri Banana leaf chicken reminded me of something my Mom cooked recently. Basically anything with tomato paste & chicken reminds me of afritada. Wait staff was prompt and waters refilled when needed. Refreshing drinks, delicious food, and fun convo-- all you need for a much needed Girls Night Out! read more

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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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Excellent cuisine and inviting ambiance that create a memorable dining experience. The staff was so friendly

We got the paella rustica, chicken liver, and Spanish tortilla. The food was good, but doesn't stand out to me from other tapas places. My favorite was the chicken liver, which was $17 for a very small amount. My mom and grandma really enjoyed the food. We ate outside during lunch time which was very nice and I would highly recommended! The outdoor patio is very calm and peaceful and a nice place to have a meal. Our waiter was really nice and helpful, but I ran out of water about halfway through my meal and was never offered a refill. Please be aware that there is also a 3% "wage/healthcare" surcharge. Overall, I think this is a nice place for a casual (but pricey) lunch. read more

Cascal - Chicken liver, paella rustica, and Spanish tortilla - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

The flavor of the paella was great and it came with a good amount of meat! However the rice felt uncooked in some parts and was way too hard. It was very hard to flag down a server since they weren't really nearby. The servers were very nice and took the time to answer any questions about the menu. The restaurant is bit loud with all the music playing in the back even though it wasn't too busy. There's a lot of seating in there and they can arrange for large groups for reservations which is nice. read more

Came on a Friday evening with some friends and had a lot of fun. There was good live music and a lot of people dancing. We opted to sit outside so we could hear each other better although we were placed by the door so there were still some challenges hearing each other. Food was good, not amazing. Service was a little slow. Overall, a fun place to be, but not a foodie destination. Croquetas de jamón - tasty and crispy! not a lot of jamon though Guac and chips - standard fare that I'd skip Peruvian ceviche - not bad, but I prefer the ceviche at other restaurants more Paella de cascal - a bit salty and rice a bit mushier than I'd like with no socarrat but tasty enough for an arroz. our waiter recommended we get the large for 4 women, and it was too much food with all the other things we got. Tres leches cake - quite moist and not overly sweet read more

Great food, an amazing tapas selection, my favorite meat platter, potatoes gratiné, and a great bar! I have followed Ron since Le Mouton Noir in Saratoga, and have never been disappointed! read more

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I love the atmosphere. Food is always great service as well Live music Friday and Saturday. The only this disappointment is the floor is kind of small. It gets very crowded quickly. Overall, nice great place to be. read more

All the food I tasted was deli and no, it's not all pictured here. FYI, this is not a "Mexican" restaurant, it's Peruvian. All delicious but don't expect Mexican staples. The service was friendly and quick. Only thing is, they didn't ask how we wanted our check and they brought it all together and it was as always, a pain in the ass to split. Ambiance is nice, private, quiet and comfortable. Not being from here, we are reeling from the costs and taxes but oh well. read more

Cascal - Shrimp cocktail tasty but small. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Definitely recommend the paella here. The sampler platter, like most tasting ensembles, doesn't live up to the cost or expectations. I would suggest ordering individual tapa platters. Great vibes, good for friend and family gatherings read more

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Great atmosphere, great food, love the paella's, I usually go on Fridays because I like the music. Meet a few people there . A very welcoming crowd. The service is great. The salsa music on Fridays is one of my favorite group. All the groups that play there though the weekends are great and professional. I highly suggest this place. read more