absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. my waitress Jackie was just an delight to chat with. I would highly recommend checking out Junction! read more

Another excellent time , and meal, at Junction. Shared tapas. Don't miss the stuffed piquillos , chop salad, waygu. Order your basque cheesecake first so it has time to settle at room temp - delicious. Also thatcher Syrah is "wine lovers" kiss. So many more things to try.....Paella! Brunch on the weekend , next up ? Chilaquiles..... PS I don't care for garlic so I skipped it, but my compadres loved the shrimp dish. This is the place to chill. Warm relaxing environment (love the bar chairs) with good acoustics for chatting. Also, easy parking! read more

We were looking for a place to get dinner, and in talking with the rep at Derby Wine Estates earlier today, and he suggested the Junction. Tapas, wine? What's not to like? We snuck in without a reservation, and got seated immediately. A quick look at the menu indicated that this place was full Spanish as far as food. It took us a few minutes and we elected to go with the Chicken and Chorizo Paella, and an order of the Empanadas. The Empanadas come in a flight of 4, so it was two per person. They were quite tasty, and came with a small dish of a creamed hot sauce, which worked great with the empanadas. The Paella came out - it was a 30 minute cook time. The spices and the chicken and chorizo worked so well together. We had to find a wine that would work with this, and we went with a Derby Tempranillo. It was light enough to work, and cut the grease in the dish like a laser. We finished up with a Limoncello Tort, which was tasty. Ambiance is kind of mondernesque, with interesting power and gridwork overhead, and some sound deadening panels on the walls. There is a lot of art, so take some time to look around and appreciate it. read more

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Junction brings elements of Spain to you with flavors and tapas that just hit the spot. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, they allow dogs in the back and provide them with water bowls. The restaurant has romantic and has a very rustic environment. Service was amazing, Luke was absolutely amazing and great with suggestions, he was overall just an amazing person to host us. He made sure to be check on us as often as possible he could and brought out the food in great timing. The junction paella- was very delicious, the depth of flavor was amazing and the Spanish chorizo was delicious and the chicken was really good. The rice just had these amazing flavors and had some heat as well. The mushroom empanadas were just amazing, the dough was crisp and buttery, the mushroom mix was so very delicious and the sauce they gave was such a perfect complement to the dish. The patatas bravas was my favorite to be honest... it's such a simple dish but it's just so good. The sauces and crispy textures of the potato were just delicious. Me and my wife came here at the end of our roadtrip And it's about 4 hours from where we live lol... but we enjoyed it so Much we would make the trip just to eat here again. read more

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Finger lickin' good Moody lighting. I usually like restaurants more lit up. This is more like a romantic vibe. The food was really yummy. We had the patatas bravas, camarones borrachos, paella and empanadas. Food was amazing and vibe was very classy. read more

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Came here for brunch! Loved it. It was a super cute spot in a plaza with lots of parking. We got the cava and shared a cheeseboard and pork empanadas. The portions were big and we were filled up with these. The cava was refreshing and delicious. The cheeseboard we got had pate, Brie, pickled onions, and some toasted bread. So good The empanadas came with four pieces -- wish we could mix and match but the aioli sauce was delish to dip in! Had a little kick to it. Our waitress and the owner Nick were so friendly, gave us amazing recommendations for wine tasting and things to do in Paso! Loved it and will definitely be back. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Cheeseboard - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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We were in Paso Robles for one evening and chose Junction for dinner based on Yelp reviews and our love for Tapas. It did not disappoint. The vibe was casual and friendly. We ordered the Argentine beef empanadas, stuffed Piquillo peppers, calamari and mussels. Our server made sure that each tapa came one at a time for a nicely paced meal. We had a lovely local Tempranillo to accompany the food. The Basque cheesecake and the churros were quite enjoyable. read more

You know those places you can't stop talking about the next day? This was one of those places. It is just outside the main square of Paso. We actually were headed to the Sushi restaurant but the AC was off/broken there and so we decided to pivot. This is where we pivoted to. It was quite the nice surprise. We ordered a bunch of tapas to share amongst 6 of us and everything was excellent. read more

Off the beaten path and a great spot if you're trying to avoid the tourist crowds of the downtown square, Junction is nestled in a train station compound. Unassuming from the outside, this hidden gem brings a blend of Latino cultures to the literal table. We've been here before and loved it, but they've since elevated their menu and added many more items. The wine list is overflowing with small-batch, boutique local wines--either Latino-owned or featuring Spanish varietals. I started with a glass of Victor Hugo Merlot, which was fantastic, but let me tell you about the Caelesta Cab/Mourvèdre. This sexxy red (shoutout to my girl Sexxy Red) was velvety, incredibly well-balanced, and perfectly complemented the paella fideuà. Junction serves fideo, or fideuà, sourced from Etto Pasta, and it's always nostalgic for me. This comforting yet stylish dish hugged me like it hadn't seen me in years. I teared up (yeah, I did...what about it?) and actually paused to consider: do I want to eat this whole dish in one sitting? Should I reconsider post-date-night plans because I might be too full? Nah--bring it on. The calories can be worked off later. The seafood paella fideuà got better with every bite. The shrimp, squid, rockfish, and mussels were cooked to perfection. I found myself clutching my linen napkin, wishing the dish would never end, hoping that my wife wouldn't notice that I'm about to make this paella my bitch, wishing I could endorse this paella to run for president and run more than two terms! Splooosh! The food and wine are the kind you'd tell your grandkids about around a campfire--meals that inspire the next generation of food lovers. But the staff were just as much the stars of the show. The space is on the smaller side but thoughtfully laid out. They were slammed--in the best way. It's the kind of place where you know whatever you order will be great, yet you worry service might slip with only two servers and no hostess. Both my wife and I have worked in service, so we appreciate a well-oiled machine--and I'm not talking about myself here. I'm talking about the legends who ran the floor that night. Too often, diners overlook the staff or don't fully understand the intensity of a Friday night rush. Major kudos to the chef and kitchen team, but may the odds forever be in favor of the front-of-house crew for flawlessly navigating the chaos. Luke Estrella was definitely getting his steps in, along with his teammate, but they always made time to pour wine, share insights, and connect with guests--all while smiling and putting out fires left and right. Bravo. 4 stars cause everyone could use room to grow. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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This spot is a hidden gem! My friend found it on Google and we are so glad he did! I will say though, it was super pricey! We split all the tapas we ordered. The wagyu and pork lollipops were some of the tables favorites. However, they all came with the same little side salad with vinaigrette dressing. It would have been nice to taste something different. We loved the empanadas too! We had to try all the desserts, but the churros were by far our fave. It was quite loud in there and the food took quite a bit. The server was nice and overall good experience. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Dessert - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Amazing dinner from start to finish! The paella was phenomenal, but Luke's hospitality made the night complete. He was so kind, welcoming, and attentive--hands down one of the best service experiences we've had in a long time. Highly recommend! read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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Food: everything we tried here was absolutely delicious (Wagyu, potatoes, paella, lamb, empanada). One after the other I figured there would be one thing I didn't like, but no, everything was flavorful. Service: Outstanding. Friendly, kind, and attentive. Ambiance: The layout of the seating was spaced out well and convenient. It was low/moderately loud and the lighting is towards the dimmer side but not dark. read more

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Came on a winemaker night. Fun concept! They invite a winemaker over for a tasting of their wine that's paired with dishes. $25 for the 3 wine pours, but the food wasn't included. - house special nut mix: I forgot the actual name but the description sounded tasty! It... was on the stale side. -patatas bravas: standard. The sauce was tasty, especially with the wagyu. I preferred it dipped in this vs the chimmichurri. - wagyu: perfectly cooked! Absolutely order this! The tomatoes in the salad were very tasty. - junction fideua: yummy! I need to come back and try it with the paella. - chocolate mousse: paired with one of the wines, it was actually pretty good. The mousse was a bit chunky though, not sure if that was on purpose. read more

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Loved this place!!! We were looking for a nice restaurant our last night in Paso Robles and found this on Open Table. We were seated at the bar. I don't like goat cheese or beets, but their Ensalada de Romolaca salad was absolutely incredible. I didn't take a picture because I didn't plan on trying it until my wife forced me to. That was followed by chicken and mushroom empanadas. The chicken was our favorite. Next were the Lamb Lollipops. Now I am not a fan of lamb but I would order these 1,000 more times. So much flavor. Not gamey at all. We finished it off with seafood paella, that was super fresh and tasty. The night before I had been telling my wife that I would love to find a good paella place after the one in Fresno closed a decade ago. While we were sitting at the bar, Ingrid, one of the owners came up to cut fruit and told us about how this restaurant came to fruition. She introduced us to her husband and head chef, Nick. Just a really nice couple. Hearing the backstories brings heart to the food. BTW - Next time one of you idiots decide that you want to leave a bad review, just keep in mind that small business owners deserve some grace because they are competing with big fish. A bad review could hurt their wellbeing where it won't affect a big nationwide restaurant. And that's my two cents. Go check this place out!!!! read more

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The service is not great. We had a reservation but they ended up seating us in the patio. We were the only ones there. The food was also not great. We payed also $10 for a few slides of bread, the tortilla Espanol a was very small and not great. Paella took 40 mins and it was small even on the rice quantity. There are so many other good places at Paso Robles. Not this one. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - The yard - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

We had our reservations here as we love Spanish tapas. We arrived a bit early & were vreeted by a wonderful, welcoming hostess - our table was ready so we got seated right away. They were very busy on Saturday evening so it took a while to get our food order in but the hostess was helping out throughout the restaurant and brought us the wine. We ordered mushroom empanadas, patatas bravas, octopus two way and pork iberico. Food was delicious. Octopus & pork portions were small for the price charged. We shared basque cheesecake - it was good but a bit too dense for my liking. read more

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Service was great. Food left a lot to be desired. We got 3 tapas dishes and were very underwhelmed. Papas bravas tasted like frozen potatoes that were fried to warm up and covered with a tomato paste that was spicy to hide the lack of flavor. The flatbread was very hard, usually meaning it was frozen and warmed up, definitely not a freshly prepared item. Would not recommend. Don't waste your time. Prices were high for lack of flavor. read more

JUNCTION IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. The outdoor seating is SUCH a vibe. They have about 8ish tables along the railroad that I think is not in use. It's very "lowkey" and charming. Perfectly decorated for photo ops. The sangria is to die for. I wish I could take a pitcher home but it's probably best that I don't because being deprived of such a beautiful taste is a crime. I really enjoyed the Pallela. It does take about 30mins to make so I suggest ordering as soon as you get seated to avoid it being delayed. My partner and I quite literally ordered one of everything on the menu because we spent nearly all evening here. Everything was a hit and I am so excited to come back. I won't spoil too much but just know you will not be disappointed. PS parking is EZ PZ 10/10 read more

The tapas were delicious and authentic Made you really feel like you were in Spain. The service was fantastic and the server knew how to pick and pair the wines with our food. The ambience was sophisticated and warm. Acoustics were great. Highly recommend we will back again read more

The food is amazing authentic tic Spanish tapas, paella and great wines. The bar is casual and relaxed, the space is cozy and comfortable. The Chef Nicholas and his wife are wonderful hosts as well. Their team is friendly and warm, service is great. read more

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We went on a Thursday night and it turned out every 1st and 3rd Thursday is "meet the Winemaker" night where a winery and it's owner and/or winemaker is in attendance and you can get a flight of their wine with a suggested pairing of a restaurant's dish. This is such a great restaurant. First, it's tapas...great way to try a lot of very good food. Second, what a delight to talk with the winemaker and/or owner. So intimate, unlike those over-popular wineries where you'll NEVER get that access. Lastly, the venue location is warm, great vibe, great service, plenty of parking. Who would have thought the train station (thus the name) is a great "stripe mall". They're 4 blocks from downtown park. Fantastic eatery; put it on your must-visit list. read more

YUM! I was so happy to get in here without a reservation on a Saturday night as I had came across it while planning a trip to Paso, and I enjoyed our meal here. I'm a big fan of tapas, and always like having a few different small plates for a meal. The service was very good, as was the food. Too many things on the menu sounded good, but we opted for the Tortilla Espanola, Patatas Bravas, and Iberico Pork. Everything was delish, and the Iberico was cooked like a steak although it's pork and tasted so great! I am a huge fan of patatas bravas, so of course I enjoyed those, although the sauce here was a bit different with having red sauce than I'm used to. I still very much enjoyed the flavor! I'd like to come back here and try more on the menu next time I am in town :) read more

I was so tempted to write a horrible review to a prior visit. The experience was not so welcoming and inviting, but this made up for it.... Fast forward to now, made reservations a couple hours prior and got a table. There's a few options that we were able to choose from with seating. They have an outdoor patio as well. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived so we opted for a drink at the bar. By the time we looking at the menu and getting to get a drink, the table was ready. The menu does offer some amazing things. It's tapas so obviously meant for sharing and trying a few dishes. Drink were great as they did have a good selection of item. Some sound amazing but one or two was just like, not. Started off with the empanadas which came 4 to an order, nice. The filling was amazing and the crust was perfectly flakey. Ended up getting two orders. Also the mushrooms with baguette was great. The chorizo was ok with crostini bread. But as we were here, had to go for the paella. The seafood version was are with pasta versus rice. It was good but to be quite honest, I would have rather had it with rice. But quite good though. The outstanding dish was the steak and chimichurri. We never mentioned how we wanted it cooked but when it came out, it was perfect. Paired with the sauce, outstanding . Food was excellent, service was great. It does get busy. Compared to the first visit, this time takes the cake and will definitely be back whenever we're in town. read more

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A great find in Paso! Food was solid. We made reservations ahead of time and got a seat on the patio. They are also dog friendly! Service was good as well. Would definitely come back! What we ordered: Octopus Papas bravas Empanadas Junction paella Red wine sangria Wagyu bistek read more

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We were greeted Luke. Great persona or, welcoming. The inside of the restaurant of has an artistic flare to it. Beautiful art work. Now to the food. We ordered all the classics: patatas bravas, empanadas de puerco, camarones, Wagyu skirt steak. Every dish was vibing its own flavors. There was literally a party in my mouth. So Luke is also a mixologist. I was mesmerized to see him make my sangria from scratch. I was skeptical, but once I took that first sip I was mesmerized by how the flavors all balanced out to make the most delicious red sangria I had had. Would definitely recommend this gastro experience. read more

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Not impressed. I've enjoyed small plate tapas throughout Spain. If you're expecting authentic, Spanish style tapas you will be extremely disappointed. Grilled octopus looked great but was tasteless. Lamb popsicles were presented beautifully, but when you bite into them they were like biting into course ground pepper. Watery and tasteless dressing on the wedge salad. I saw a couple of 2 star reviews on Yelp, but there were so many good reviews that I thought I would still give this place a try. High expectations. Execution, not so good. The place was otherwise busy and other tables seemed to enjoying themselves. Not sure what I was missing. In my opinion it was a total waste of $140. Everyone has different tastes. Maybe we just didn't order the right things on the menu. If you go, hopefully you'll have a better experience. FYI: I just received a response from the owner - which you can read below. I just wanted to clarify, your Yelp page says, "Spanish" Tapas Bars, Tapas/Small Plates. I obviously misinterpreted that. Now I understand that they are Spanish tapas... not authentic Spanish tapas. My mistake. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Yelp page showing "Spanish" tapas. - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Starting with mussels, mushroom empanadas, and a chopped salad is already a win -- and then a Sunday dinner special and cheesecake with a double espresso! That's doing it right. The kind of quaint spot that just gets everything right from appetizers to dessert is such a gem. read more

This place has amazing food. Everything is made fresh and you just feel good after you eat it . Well worth your visit.

This was a great restaurant! Our waiter Luke was super friendly, and made the experience fun by letting us try some new Spanish wines i hadn't tried before (they all tasted amazing!)! We ordered beef empanadas and brazas which were incredible!! Super relaxing atmosphere and amazing food. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Maga Tempranillo - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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These wonderful people just did a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. They could've done your standard rubber, chicken dinner and no one would've complained however I cannot truly explain how hard they worked to make sure that these quality dishes were as fresh as if you were the only customer in the place. This is heart AND skill, blood sweat and tears not to mention super super yummy. read more

We were visiting Paso Robles and happened to be staying a block or so away, so our host, who had visited Junction before highly recommended bringing us here for an early dinner. Quite an interesting place.....located at the PR train station building, I expected this place to be a small hole in the wall type dining spot, but I was so wrong. This place, although not that big, has a nice high ceiling, spacious, clean and casual decor...with a bar. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team, we got to meet both, who remembered our hosts' last visit months ago, were so nice, friendly, and engaged in wonderfully lighthearted banter throughout the evening. Most importantly, everyone was so helpful in explaining the menu and helping us out with our order. The food here is Spanish tapas (small plates to share) style, which I actually quite enjoyed, but have always had difficulty finding a really good tapas restaurant anywhere....until now. We finally decided on the Ensalada de Remolacha Salad, Empanadas of the day, Wagyu Bistec a la Plancha (Wagyu flat iron steak), Pollo al Mojo de Ajo (Grilled chicken), and the Seafood Fideuá (pasta paella). Ok, I will admit that I didn't order any of the dishesas we'd left it to our hosts, and I didn't try the steak and empanada dishes because I don't eat beef....but oh boy, everything I did try was soooooo good! I could actually taste the freshness in each of the ingredients, the flavors of everything worked so well together, all making for an absolutely delicious experience.... and without being too salty either! From this wonderful dinner experience, you can actually see and taste the Chef's love for what he does through his creations of each of the dishes, he knows exactly what he's doing, and he does it all so well. Unfortunately, we live too far to be visiting on a regular basis, but this will definitely our first dinner stop the next time we're in town. read more

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Ate dinner on a ridiculously hot evening and the place was packed! The restaurant was a casual, very toasty warm atmosphere. Started with three cheeses: Mahon 12 month, Manchego and Valdeon. Paired it with the Jamon Iberico. A wonderful board creation. Next, tried the Almejas al Azafran. The clams were large and the broth was delicious. Excellent to dip the bread in. The Duo de Pulpo, two parts, with the grilled octopus tentacle & sauce, our choice as the winner of the two. Ended with the Chucharada Domingo. read more

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Great ambiance, service ,and food! Can't ask for anything else. The Paella & mini churros were bomb! read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

Food at happy hour 1 star. Tasting flights 5 stars. We did a sparkling flight and a red flight. My son had a Spanish beer. We sat in the sofa area inside. and it was comfortable We were celebrating my daughter's birthday after wine tasting at RiverStar and Eberle. We were very disappointed in the happy hour food offerings. There's 5 items. Mostly it's bread. Bread made into something. We expected some items from dinner menu offered as tapas. Meat! Happy hour starts at 3pm. We had empanadas. It had ground meat inside but side raisins, which I really don't like. But we were very very hungry. We ordered 3 other items. Our olives never showed up. Idk if we were billed for them or not. I didn't see the bill to check and thought if this later. We love olives too. Sad face. The woman, owner I think was great about explaining the delicious Spanish wines. She was very informative and in a positive pleasant way. I loved the flight of sparkling wines. We were still hungry when we left and went home and dove into making something to eat for all of us. To get more people into happy hour you need to offer more food. Not just bready items. read more

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Ambiance was interesting, we kept saying how we felt like we were inside someone's living room or a house! The layout was a bit bizarre. We wanted to try the paellas but there was going to be a 45 minute wait or something ridiculous so we opted out for empanadas instead, which were good but nothing special. I really enjoyed my filet mignon though. The vegetables that went with it were a really nice touch. I think everyone else enjoyed their food. read more

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Came here on a Friday night and sat at the bar counter, which is sometimes a cool experience because you talk more to the staff and they share more insider tidbits. Parillada includes the wagyu flat iron steak, lamb lollipops and ribs. Sooooo good Grilled octopus - charred brilliantly Empanadas - pretty good Churros and chocolate - a little on the dry side Super great vibe - highly recommend. That's all read more

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Visited on New Year's Eve and were able to choose from the pop-up and regular menus. We enjoyed the food and non-touristy vibe. The rose mole dish was new to us and definitely worth trying. read more

Junction Tapas and Winebar - Rose mole (chicken) - Spanish Near Me - Paso Robles, California

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It was my birthday weekend, so my friend was digging through the Yelp reviews to find a special place to dine, and he nailed it. This rather finicky group of foodies, all agreed - this hidden gem will be a must each time we come to Paso. It was one of the best culinary experiences we've ever had here. Besides the food, we've never had such excellent, exceptionally warm and thoughtful service thanks to Ingrid. Ingrid was so thoughtful. My boyfriend had announced it was my birthday early in the evening. Ingrid was taking our drink orders, and one of my friends, more of a wine connoisseur than I, suggested getting a bottle of Diablo Paso which he said was very good. I muttered something about wanting sparkling wine / champagne....but went along with the bottle of wine. When Ingrid came back, she did indeed bring the bottle of Diablo Paso, and ALSO brought each of us glasses of an amazing sparkling wine to toast happy birthday. It was so unexpected.... one of many sweet examples through out the evening where Ingrid went above and beyond to make our dining experience so magical. Everything we had was delicious. We first started with the tostadas con champions al Ajillo (sautéed mushrooms, garlic, olive oil and white wine sauce with grilled baguette slices), and the Jason iberico - prized marbled ham with notes of honey and TRUFFLE. The Jason iberico was incredible and a must. We almost got the empanadas, but opted for the patatas bravos - which turned out to be the perfect choice. They are French fried potato wedges with an incredibly delicious spicy red pepper sauce. After the evening, in a happy food coma, our group voted that that dish was our favorite. We got the junction paella, a shareable which my friend really loved as he is a big paella fan. That had Valencia rice, house chicken and saffron bone stock, sofritto, grilled chicken and Spanish chorizo sausage, peas, sweet red peppers and rosemary. We were divided as to our second favorite dish - but for me it definitely was the wagyu bistec a la plancha - charbroiled wagyu flat iron steak with an incredibly delicious salad of grilled onions, tomatoes, and a chimichurri vinaigrette. The meat was perfectly cooked. Juicy. The salad was simple but so delicious. What really made the dish for me was the chimichurri sauce. Omg it was so good! I JUST LOVED THE CHIMICHURRI sauce, and if they sold it, I would have bought jars of it! We were totally stuffed and felt that eating any more was an impossibility ... However, that Ingrid came out with another surprise - an amazing ice cream sundae with homemade whipped cream and chocolate sauce with a candle for me. Another sweet example, of going above and beyond and why the Junction will be a must every time we visit Paso. Thank you Ingrid for making the evening so memorable! read more

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The server was great, the food not so much. The best things we had were the chicken empanadas and the potatoes. The paellas were just so so, not much flavor in the rice. Everyone thought that the food was just okay, nothing great. None of us would go back, read more

What a pleasure to find this place. Like is a gem and so fun. Nick is an artist and loved chatting about southern Spain my fave place on earth. Natalie a true joy that pointed us to another "garage". Don't miss this. Oh and the food.... Sorry almost forget.... Empanadas - beef and mushroom, melt in your mouth pure perfection Romana Salad - omg can I live in it. Perfection of balance, loved every bite, who knew fried chorizo slices were better than bacon Shrimp Borrachos - spicy (yes) beautifully balanced. Seafood Paella- amazing flavors, crispy on the bottom, lots of seafood - everything amazing with no boundaries San Sebastián Cheesecake - now I need to learn how to make this. There has never been greater joy in my mouth. Not sweet (the point) custardy and amazing. read more