Ducked into Joselito while trying to escape the rain and to find a place for lunch. It's a tapas restaurant, which worked out well since I was looking for a very light early lunch. Food (4/5): Had the lamb chops with potatoes, and I also tried some of the lamb stew. The stew was great with tender meat and flavorful. Unfortunately, my lamb chops were dry. Service (5/5): Our waitress was friendly. Be aware that in Europe when they ask if you want water, it is to purchase. I forgot and our bottle of water was $7. Ambiance (4/5): Good amount of tables inside or outside seating. read more

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Overall we like the tapas of this restaurant. The quality of food and taste is good. The spare ribs look exactly like the lamb chop lollipops in the States, which could be a little confusing but it's all good. The rest rooms are located in the basement through steep stairs which could be inconvenient to some consumers. read more

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Such delicious tapas and a warm, cozy atmosphere. The service was incredible, chef came out multiple times to check on us, so friendly and made us feel at home. Highly recommend read more

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Feeling thirsty we stopped in and then decided on some Tapas after seeing what was being served. The gluten free option were well indicated which is always a relief. I had some shrimps and grilled vegetables and they were both delicious. Table next door said the Calamari were disappointing so I'd say to skip those. The terrace is great right on the canal, service was great, great place for a pit stop. read more

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On a whim went in and tried this place. What a pleasant surprise. Greeted and tended by great service. The place throws you back to a quaint Spanish tapa cafe. We had several tapas and all were top notched. Beer, wine and port selection was good. If I had more time in Amsterdam I would have come back for more. read more

Solo-dining in our last night in Amsterdam (hubby was not feeling well). Ordered a 1/2 liter of the vino blanco - nice and dry, €14.50. Since I was alone, I only ordered two tapas - #20, tortilla de patata, and #34, empanadilla de carne. Both were served piping hot and quite tasty. The tortilla was steaming hot when I cut a slice. Wanted to try the grilled asparagus, but my server kindly advised that it would be too much food for one (GRACIAS!). Also, to add to the ambience, they have a resident kitty who roams the floor, looking for guests to drop a treat or two. They have a large, smoke-friendly patio and a cute indoor dining area. Very friendly servers and very helpful (even typed in the WiFi password for me to make it easy!). read more

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I know, I know... Spanish tapas in Dutch Amsterdam? But it all looked so good and we could sit outside and people watch. We had several tasty small plates but the standout was Pollo Al Ajillo--fried chicken with garlic. Attentive service and everyone was so nice! First basket of bread and crackers with garlic aioli is free. read more

Lovely atmosphere, nice Spanish tapas, and small dishes, can be crowded. What does Spanish people that work There it does feel a little bit like you're in Spain, which is a plus read more

Nice tasty Spanish tapas for a very reasonable price. It is conveniently located close to Damrak road and it overlooks a canal, which makes it nice to sit outside to enjoy the scenery read more

Found a wonderful hidden gem tucked off the corner of an Amsterdam canal. The food was so good and the warm hospitality and calm ambiance was icing on the cake. One of our best dining experiences on the trip. read more

Sloooooooooooooooooow Service and forgetful. I get it, they smoke a lot, but c'mon! Oh, and no Visa or MC. Only Maestro or cash baby! Bathrooms stinky so beware... read more

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My husband loved the prawns in garlic and chorizo omelet. The garlic aeoli that accompanies the bread service is out of this world. The service was excellent, very friendly, informative, and efficient. Be sure to order calvados to finish your meal. read more

Joselito Café - Clockwise from top: prawns in butter garlic sauce, rice with vegetables, chorizo omelet. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

After spending the day sight-seeing and shopping all over Amsterdam, we were looking for a nice, quiet cafe/restaurant where we could get a light meal, as we weren't particularly hungry, but hadn't eaten for quite a while. We were heading in the general direction of our hotel when we came across the Joselito Cafe. After briefly studying the menu, we decided that this was the sort of food we fancied. The decor and the ambiance of the cafe looked very appealing as well. We ordered gambas, meatballs and potatoes, with white wine and beer to accompany our meal. There was seating available both inside and out, so we chose a seat indoors as it was quite cold. The staff were really friendly and pleasant and the food and drinks arrived promptly. I wouldn't say the quality of the meals was excellent, however we enjoyed our food and the cost was very reasonable - no horribly expensive surprises! All in all we had a lovely experience at this great little tapas cafe. read more

Very good food the service Maybe is little bit slow but overall is worth to pay a visit

stumbled upon this spot while walking through Amsterdam. super delicious and authentic! Maria and Francisco were great and the food was muy rico! I definitely recommend eating here. read more

Woo-hoo... First review... :) Was in Amsterdam for few days after Christmas.... nicely planned to coincide with freezing cold weather, but thats neither here nor there... Happened upon this place after a hard afternoon of shopping - what can I say, Im dedicated - and was immediately taken with the detail that has gone into this place... So pretty. It had plants hanging from the ceilings, walls emblazoned with flamenco dancers and its very own resident cat who really did not want to give up her seat to me.... The tapas menu here was large, but not off-putting. To be honest, Im a divil for over-ordering when it comes to tapas dishes (sure theyre only small...) but this time, I think we got it more or less right. Delicious breads, superb meats (everyone should try their Iberico Jamon - absolutely mouth-watering) Our waiter was very helpful despite the fact that he seemed to be alone. Would definitely come back when Im in Amsterdam next - hopefully during the summer so I can try out the waterside terrace to get the real Spanish vibe going... read more

Visited this little Spanish cafe bar for lunch yesterday - we needed somewhere handy for Amsterdam Centraal station. They have some great outside seating but as it was rather grey and drizzly in Amsterdam we sat inside. Draft Amstel or 500ml jugs of sangria. Good range of traditional tapas - the full menu can be viewed as a PDF on their website - we went for freshly baked bread and aioli with garlic prawns, fried boquerones, tortilla, deep fried cheese, chicken in Spanish sauce. The garlic prawns were the pick - we even had to order some extra bread to mop up all the juices. Tapas were consistently good, staff friendly with a chilled atmosphere. If you have had a couple of drinks be careful on the traditionally steep stairs down to the toilets in the basement. I would happily pop back to grab some lunch and a few beers next time we are in Amsterdam read more

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The rating started out at a five star rating. The place has good atmosphere (personally I like the cat roaming around the restaurant) and the service was the best we've encountered in Europe by a mile. They actually asked you if you wanted a drink refill. We had high hopes from the moment we sat down...until the moment the food arrived, This was the worst tapas I have ever eaten. The patatas were basically boiled potatoes with a little sauce. The dates were just a date wrapped in about 2 pounds of undercooked bacon with an almond on top. The meatballs were ok, making them the best thing on the table. All in all we had six dishes and none were better than mediocre (the free bread was actually good). We wanted to give them five stars, but the food takes the rating way down. read more

Food was great but took a long time. Big menu, good beer and drinks. Good vibe. Xxxxxxxbxbxbxbxbxbxbxbxhxjdjdjdjdjdjdbfndjjdjsjdhdhdhdjdjdjdjdjdhdjdjdjdjjdjdjdjdjfjfjjfjskskdbfbfnfjdjxjdnfnfnnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfnfndndnfndndbd fbfjdjjdj djdjjdjdd jdkdidjkdkdnfbbfbdjdjdjdnndjfjfjjfjfjff. Djdjjdjdjddjfbjsodkbgbfjdjdjhrhhdjrr djdjjdjdhdjjdbfbf. Djjdjdjdjdnntjskdjfnbdbsnjddbdbsbnxj read more

I got stuck eating here because it was around the corner from my hotel and I was footsore and hungry at the "wrong" time of day. (around 4pm) It being right in the middle of tourist hell, I knew I shouldn't expect much and I was right. 25 euros for two small beers, an overdressed endive salad, bland meatballs and horrible soggy brown bread slathered with smashed tomatoes. Oh, and they don't take cards! Thank goodness I happened to have the cash to pay. Not sure what I would have done since I was alone and didn't have a friend to leave as a hostage. Unless you're in straits as desperate as mine were, don't eat here. read more

This place was nice. It was my first stop in Amsterdam only because it was on the way to my apartment for the week. Food was middle of the road, pretty good, but not the best. I wood go there again. I got the spanish tuna omelet. I would recommend it. read more

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The food was fresh and nice but not the best tapas I've ever had. Food could have been a bit more flavoured. We ordered fried chicken with garlic and supposed it would be chicken breast. Instead it came out chicken wings. Of course the restaurant is not obliged to tell us which part of the chicken will be served, but it would have been nice to know. Staff is however friendly and a big positive thing is that they have a cute cat running around the restaurant to keep you company. read more

Excellent choice of tapas in center Amsterdam Nice and quick service! Clean and staff very welcoming. Waitress answering all questions with smile! No problem serving people afterhour! Recommad it totally read more

Ok, so the service was good. They were really friendly but... The food - it was exactly what you would expect from boxed frozen food. We ordered the calamari, the fish croquettes, the empanadilla, and the serranito. None of it tasted authentic and we left feeling very disappointed. If you are satisfied with mediocre tasting tapas, then this is the place for you. If not, I would suggest going elsewhere. read more

Mediocre food and terrible service. Waitress brought us tea that we didn't order and when we informed her so and returned it, she offered no apology and told us we'd have to pay as she'd "put it through the computer." I informed her we would not be paying for her mistake and she shook her head and included it on the bill anyway! Horrendous customer service. Happy to pay for all we ordered but needless to say, refused to pay for their staffs incompetence. Shame they think they can take advantage of tourists. On a more positive note, the cat was nice. read more

Muy autentico. Grilled squid was exceptional.

One of my last meals in Amsterdam and it was good. I've had better tapas, but this seemed to fill me up nicely. The squid was good, but they could have done better with the garlic mushrooms (I love garlic and mushrooms btw). I am giving them 3 stars since it is Amsterdam and my memory is a bit hazy. Give them a try and hop across the canal for you know what or vice versa (might lend for a more tasty experience). read more

We enjoyed a lovely few days holiday in Amsterdam. Great city! Stumbled across Joselito on our last night & on paper it ticked all the boxes (good range of tapas on menu, beautiful ambience and space, reasonable prices). We ventured in for what we thought would be a delicious last dinner on our trip. How wrong we were.. I always like to see the good in all but truly the food was terrible. We ordered ~8 dishes and all were hard to stomach. Either overcooked/undercooked/super salty/cold. It was truly disappointing. Albeit we got through what we could to try and get our money's worth but it was not enjoyable at all :( To add, the waiter tried to short change us when we paid the bill. Note we already added a tip and he still tried to short change further citing his English was not good and he did not understand. I don't think so.. Trying to play a fast one. In short, if you are looking for quality, authentic tapas this is not the spot. Shame that the interior does not match the food or service. read more

nice coffee bar with food, very friendly, free wifi read more

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Nice sidewalk seating, but tasteless boring food, very disappointed! We tried many small plates.

If it wasn't for the strange side salads accompanying a couple of the dishes (and the weird soft bland nuts) and the fact that they don't take plastic, they would get 5 stars. Loved the kitty having the run of the place, too...gave it character, as did the waiter singing his heart out along with the soundtrack. Lamb chops were great (a bit rare, though, and I ordered them medium rare), and the potatoes, while more like fries than patatas, were very tasty, and well seasoned. Fried cheese was spot on...very "squeaky", like curds, tasty, but held it's shape and texture very well. the bacon wrapped figs were also very tasty, and they may have read the previous post because the bacon was on the caramelized side. The garlic aioli was 'to die for'! When you spread it on the bread, which is crispy from the oven on the outside, but still soft and fresh inside, it tasted like good italian garlic bread (yes, I know this place is supposed to be spanish, but tasty is tasty). I would go back if I wasn't leaving in the morning. :-( read more

The tabla de queso and the garlic fried chicken (wings in the U.S.) were outstanding Wine choices a bit slim but beer good. Nice atmosphere. read more

Decent food, but when we were ready to payment and we disclosed that we were from the U.S., the waiter told us that they did not take credit cards and the service was not included. Come on, people, we are in Europe, and service is all included in any restaureants. It left a bad taste in my mouth.... read more