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Where to start... this is our 3rd time here in less than a month. Everything we have ordered so far has been excellent. My first trip I ordered breaded fish fillet with plantains with the bacon wrapped asparagus. Yum!!!! For starters ordered the pork belly and also the croquettes. Yum-Yum. Did I mention that they also have chocolate lava cake (note: if you want this you need to order it with your main course because it takes about 20-25 minutes to make). Anyway, my 2nd and 3rd time here I just had their burgers. The combination of meats used in the burger along with special seasonings make it just perfect. No condiments needed. Now they do have outside dining which is nice, downside is you hear all the road noise. Inside is also really nice. Love all of the live edge woodworks. Staff is very friendly and wants you to have a great experience. If the chef is there he will probably come out and visit for a while.
The food was so-so. My New York steak was cold and full of fat. The tostones were salty. The maduros were from a frozen bag from a grocery store. The guacamole tasted like too much lime. It was freezing inside at 71 degrees. It was super noisy inside. The chairs could have used some sliders to decrease the noise. My husband's pork belly was overcooked extremely hard like a rock. He didn't eat it. The bill was over $114.00. I could have gone to Berns for the same money and much better quality steak. The service was ok. They left our water empty twice.
El Tablado is an absolute delight! I appreciated all the handmade wood seating and decorations that mirrors traditional Honduran architecture. We loved everything we ordered! The octopus was tender and presented in a very tasty creamy puree. The grilled beef medallions were juicy and flavorful. I would also recommend the lobster bites either for a meal or an app for the table. My family also enjoyed the croquettes. The staff was warm and attentive. The care and attention to detail in every dish truly set El Tablado apart. We can't wait to come back and try more!
What's an awesome spot. Friendly staff and they speak both Spanish and English. This place is relax and casual yet intimate and romantic. Food was delicious. I started with the pulpo (octopus) with malanga (root vegetable) puree, it was delicious and surprisingly a larger portion size than I expected. For my entree i had the ribeye steak with bacon wrapped asparagus and vegetable. The cook on the steak was perfect and accompanied by an oil/butter that was great. I finished it off with a café con leche. It's Saturday night and as I was eating they were setting up the outside patio for love music. Great place to break out and dance salsa, bachata, merengue! Definitely coming back to try so many more dishes. Come check them out as they just opened a week ago. I believe they will be a new spot to bring a date or enjoy with family.
We were greeted with smiles at the entrance. The decor is clean, modern and beautiful. We had the Maduro Skewers for a starter. It was delicious. Plump maduros and juicy chicken with a tangy sauce. For the main entree we had the New York strip and the Avocado Grilled snapper. I WISH I had taken a picture but we were starving and it smelled amazing. Steak came out medium, juicy and seasoned to perfection. There was a chimichurri sauce but I dipped my yucca in it (yum). Our waitress recommended the bacon wrapped asparagus and I'm so glad she did. Delicious The snapper was perfectly cooked and was refreshing. Don't hesitate on trying this place out. I can't wait to come back at night, for a date night.
Went in with high hopes. The menu had great options and the pictures were very enticing. Went in on a Saturday night for dinner, it was a nice crowd and live music. The decor was nice and partly funky but like everything else I found in this restaurant, it was missing something. I started with a sangria which they had multiple options for; I went with the classic red. It was horrible. It tasted like watered down spoiled wine with no flavor at all. As soon as I taste it I tell the waitress and ask for a soda. My wife's wine was good. I ordered a steak medium and as you see in my picture it came out more rare, but still great flavor. The chimichurri also was not good at all. Tostones were frozen and potatoes tasteless. At this price point I expected better. My wife's was not much better. She ordered a grillled grouper in an avocado sauce. She couldn't find anything avocado about it at all saying tasted like mayonnaise. As a side she had malanga mash which was also bad with no flavor and weird consistency. Only thing she liked was the bacon wrapped asparagus. When we received the bill of course the sangria was still on there and when I asked the waitress she said it was bad but you ordered it. lol I said ok sure sarcastically and she came back and said she had it removed. Which brings me to the service. Very nice but you can tell completely inexperienced, very very slow, and didn't know menu. I'm not one to post many negative reviews but this was a let down. Felt more like eating at a catered event than a restaurant.
Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great dining experience!
I've never written a bad review or many reviews in general, this is the first time I have ever disliked a restaurant. We went for Mother's Day and it was a complete disappointment. I felt so bad for my mom. The service was kinda bad, we barely saw our server in our time there, and I guess it makes sense since at the end we saw that the service fee was included (18%) . It took more than two hours for us two when the restaurant was almost empty. Also, the server did not mention they don't do free refills and we ended up paying $16 dollars because one glass of lemonade was 8 dollars. We ordered the Caribbean Ceviche to start. It took forever and when it did arrive it looked like the plantain chips that came with it were store bought so no idea why we had to wait so long. It tasted okay, nothing great but we ate it all because at that point we were super hungry. The worst part though was my mom's lobster pasta. Even in Applebees' fettuccini Alfredo has some flavor. This one was just completely bland. How does one manage to mess up pasta so much to the point it has no flavor? Anyway, the server did offer to have them remake it but we didn't want to wait another thirty minutes so my mom took it home to make it better but I don't think there's anyway to save it. The only good part was the love music. But either way, would not recommend. Stay away!
Why would I rate a brand new restaurant on an otherwise unremarkable street that opened with no fanfare a FIVE Star? Because it is amazing, that's why! So, this location has been other restaurants before / I don't recall the specifics as they were unremarkable. We live nearby and have been quietly stalking to see what was coming next - and recently, El Tablado opened. We decided to give it a try on a Friday evening but came early just so we could ensure we wouldn't be rushed or during the crowd. Sit down and savor these pictures because I'm telling you, the food was absolutely amazing. I love the blend of flavors and the fact they include so many seafood options. We chose to sit on the open air patio as it was bit of a cool Florida evening and we loved the atmosphere. Also, I love the fact the head Chef came out to greet us and spend some time interacting with us beyond just a simple query of how is the food. The chef's table type character of restaurants is rare to find these days. Grateful it is close to home and looking forward to many more evenings enjoying this delicious food.
4 months ago
We were actually on our way to Pal Campo (a favorite of ours) when we decided to make an impromptu stop at El Tablado, a place that's been on our list for a while. First impressions were good: the entrance, patio, and signage are lovely. The interior features a lot of wood, which fits the theme nicely. We were seated in the front room near the bar/register and, at the time, seemed to be the only customers. Our waiter was pleasant, though I did notice a few misspellings on the menu (e.g., "asparage" instead of asparagus, and "bacon" missing the 'b'). The Food: Jamón Croquetas: These were okay on their own but definitely relied heavily on the dipping sauce. As someone who loves croquetas (my gold standard is Isla de Canarias in Miami or my own homemade batch), I felt these were a bit too mushy and lacked independent flavor. Personally, I don't think a great croqueta needs a sauce to shine, but that's just my bias. Shrimp & Potato Balls (Camaronas?): We ordered the shrimp wrapped in shredded potato balls, served with sweet plantains (maduros) and asparagus wrapped in bacon. Visually, the dish was interesting and pleasing. However, the execution fell flat. The shrimp was bland and desperately needed seasoning. It came with a sauce that I couldn't quite place--it tasted overly seasoned, almost like they just mixed in Badía Sazón Completa. It tried to be sweet but ended up tasting strange; after three tries, I gave up on it. The sauce actually overwhelmed the dish rather than enhancing it. I would have much preferred the remoulade-style sauce from the croquetas. The Sides: The asparagus wrapped in bacon was listed as "saparagus bacon" on the receipt (maybe intentional, maybe not). The plantains were standard. The Atmosphere & Service: While the service was polite, it was a bit slow to get our order taken (though perhaps they were giving us space to decide, which is respectable). A bigger issue was the smoke. They were smoking wood chips in the front room for someone's sangria, and the smoke drifted directly to our table. It was quite bothersome, though luckily it happened right as we were finishing up. The Verdict: To be fair, the restaurant was clean, the service was okay, and the food looked decent on the plate. However, for the price point, I expected much better seasoning and flavor. The bland shrimp and the overpowering, strange sauces were a letdown. Unfortunately, El Tablado goes on my "do not return" list. We'll stick to Pal Campo for our next outing for a reliably better dining experience. Sorry, El Tablado, but this just wasn't for me. If you enjoy mildly seasoned food with "interesting" sauces at a higher price point, you might give it a try, but it's not our scene. I wish the team the best. read more
1 year ago
It is as ours first time at that restaurant. Inside doesn't have a lot of seating. It mostly outside patio seating. Service was good. Fast and friendly. Food was good. Nothing really to say "WoW " but still good taste and nice presentation on the plates. We got there around 5:30-5:45pm and till we left around 7 pm still wasn't no one besides us. I drive a lot by that restaurant and I saw often at late night pretty good crowd there. Maybe more people go there later at night. Big convenience parking also. read more
8 months ago
El Tablado Restaurant and Patio Bar is our new favorite restaurant. It's on Linebaugh, in between Anderson and Gunn. Everything we ordered was made fresh with so many creative ingredients. We had blackened snapper, grilled octopus, and the chicken soup. We are picky about our sangria and theirs is the best we have had in the Carrollwood area. The description read like a sweet fruit salad and it's nothing like that. Perfectly balanced and not sweet. They have a large patio and live music in the evening. We were there early on a Monday evening, and the only guests there. I'm hoping they are busier at other times. Please support them read more
5 months ago
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Where to start... this is our 3rd time here in less than a month. Everything we have ordered so far has been excellent. My first trip I ordered breaded fish fillet with plantains with the bacon wrapped asparagus. Yum!!!! For starters ordered the pork belly and also the croquettes. Yum-Yum. Did I mention that they also have chocolate lava cake (note: if you want this you need to order it with your main course because it takes about 20-25 minutes to make). Anyway, my 2nd and 3rd time here I just had their burgers. The combination of meats used in the burger along with special seasonings make it just perfect. No condiments needed. Now they do have outside dining which is nice, downside is you hear all the road noise. Inside is also really nice. Love all of the live edge woodworks. Staff is very friendly and wants you to have a great experience. If the chef is there he will probably come out and visit for a while. read more
1 year ago
The food was so-so. My New York steak was cold and full of fat. The tostones were salty. The maduros were from a frozen bag from a grocery store. The guacamole tasted like too much lime. It was freezing inside at 71 degrees. It was super noisy inside. The chairs could have used some sliders to decrease the noise. My husband's pork belly was overcooked extremely hard like a rock. He didn't eat it. The bill was over $114.00. I could have gone to Berns for the same money and much better quality steak. The service was ok. They left our water empty twice. read more
2 years ago
El Tablado is an absolute delight! I appreciated all the handmade wood seating and decorations that mirrors traditional Honduran architecture. We loved everything we ordered! The octopus was tender and presented in a very tasty creamy puree. The grilled beef medallions were juicy and flavorful. I would also recommend the lobster bites either for a meal or an app for the table. My family also enjoyed the croquettes. The staff was warm and attentive. The care and attention to detail in every dish truly set El Tablado apart. We can't wait to come back and try more! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
What's an awesome spot. Friendly staff and they speak both Spanish and English. This place is relax and casual yet intimate and romantic. Food was delicious. I started with the pulpo (octopus) with malanga (root vegetable) puree, it was delicious and surprisingly a larger portion size than I expected. For my entree i had the ribeye steak with bacon wrapped asparagus and vegetable. The cook on the steak was perfect and accompanied by an oil/butter that was great. I finished it off with a café con leche. It's Saturday night and as I was eating they were setting up the outside patio for love music. Great place to break out and dance salsa, bachata, merengue! Definitely coming back to try so many more dishes. Come check them out as they just opened a week ago. I believe they will be a new spot to bring a date or enjoy with family. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We were greeted with smiles at the entrance. The decor is clean, modern and beautiful. We had the Maduro Skewers for a starter. It was delicious. Plump maduros and juicy chicken with a tangy sauce. For the main entree we had the New York strip and the Avocado Grilled snapper. I WISH I had taken a picture but we were starving and it smelled amazing. Steak came out medium, juicy and seasoned to perfection. There was a chimichurri sauce but I dipped my yucca in it (yum). Our waitress recommended the bacon wrapped asparagus and I'm so glad she did. Delicious The snapper was perfectly cooked and was refreshing. Don't hesitate on trying this place out. I can't wait to come back at night, for a date night. read more
10 months ago
The food and the atmosphere was amazing! So was the service! Definitely recommend! Will for sure be coming back! read more
Went in with high hopes. The menu had great options and the pictures were very enticing. Went in on a Saturday night for dinner, it was a nice crowd and live music. The decor was nice and partly funky but like everything else I found in this restaurant, it was missing something. I started with a sangria which they had multiple options for; I went with the classic red. It was horrible. It tasted like watered down spoiled wine with no flavor at all. As soon as I taste it I tell the waitress and ask for a soda. My wife's wine was good. I ordered a steak medium and as you see in my picture it came out more rare, but still great flavor. The chimichurri also was not good at all. Tostones were frozen and potatoes tasteless. At this price point I expected better. My wife's was not much better. She ordered a grillled grouper in an avocado sauce. She couldn't find anything avocado about it at all saying tasted like mayonnaise. As a side she had malanga mash which was also bad with no flavor and weird consistency. Only thing she liked was the bacon wrapped asparagus. When we received the bill of course the sangria was still on there and when I asked the waitress she said it was bad but you ordered it. lol I said ok sure sarcastically and she came back and said she had it removed. Which brings me to the service. Very nice but you can tell completely inexperienced, very very slow, and didn't know menu. I'm not one to post many negative reviews but this was a let down. Felt more like eating at a catered event than a restaurant. read more
1 year ago
Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great dining experience! read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
I love El Tablado. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is wonderful, with live music, and the staff makes you feel right at home. The food is delicious, and the portions are generous enough to satisfy you and even have leftovers to take home. I highly recommend it. read more
1 year ago
I've never written a bad review or many reviews in general, this is the first time I have ever disliked a restaurant. We went for Mother's Day and it was a complete disappointment. I felt so bad for my mom. The service was kinda bad, we barely saw our server in our time there, and I guess it makes sense since at the end we saw that the service fee was included (18%) . It took more than two hours for us two when the restaurant was almost empty. Also, the server did not mention they don't do free refills and we ended up paying $16 dollars because one glass of lemonade was 8 dollars. We ordered the Caribbean Ceviche to start. It took forever and when it did arrive it looked like the plantain chips that came with it were store bought so no idea why we had to wait so long. It tasted okay, nothing great but we ate it all because at that point we were super hungry. The worst part though was my mom's lobster pasta. Even in Applebees' fettuccini Alfredo has some flavor. This one was just completely bland. How does one manage to mess up pasta so much to the point it has no flavor? Anyway, the server did offer to have them remake it but we didn't want to wait another thirty minutes so my mom took it home to make it better but I don't think there's anyway to save it. The only good part was the love music. But either way, would not recommend. Stay away! read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Why would I rate a brand new restaurant on an otherwise unremarkable street that opened with no fanfare a FIVE Star? Because it is amazing, that's why! So, this location has been other restaurants before / I don't recall the specifics as they were unremarkable. We live nearby and have been quietly stalking to see what was coming next - and recently, El Tablado opened. We decided to give it a try on a Friday evening but came early just so we could ensure we wouldn't be rushed or during the crowd. Sit down and savor these pictures because I'm telling you, the food was absolutely amazing. I love the blend of flavors and the fact they include so many seafood options. We chose to sit on the open air patio as it was bit of a cool Florida evening and we loved the atmosphere. Also, I love the fact the head Chef came out to greet us and spend some time interacting with us beyond just a simple query of how is the food. The chef's table type character of restaurants is rare to find these days. Grateful it is close to home and looking forward to many more evenings enjoying this delicious food. read more
2 years ago
Amazing Experience & Food. My wife and I were joined by our adult children for our anniversary dinner(6 of us). Started with the complimentary appetizer with a salsa that had us ready to lick the bowl. Added a guacamole appetizer which was also good. Main food items we ordered were steaks, ribs and fish. Steaks were perfectly done - NY, Ribeye and Churrasco. The churrasco is unique and a taste you are unlikely to have had before. The ribs were meaty and delightful. The fish was breaded and presented very well. Desserts - a cheese cake like I have never had before with tastes that make you reach for another bite. The same with a lava cake which had a chocolate that my son-in-law felt was the best chocolate he has had. Both come out in a closed container and when open give a waft of steam/smoke which makes the whole experience great. As a bonus, the sangria is great. Only downside is the inside seating is not super comfortable. The ambiance is a dressed-up, woodie vibe which feels very clean and crisp. The food is so good that you tend to forget the rest. read more
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First visit today and everything was fantastic. We tried a few different dishes including lobster , steak and octopus. Everything was delicious . Staff was very friendly and gave us great suggestions. read more
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