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La Marcha Tapas Bar

4.0 (1.6k reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Tocino yes
Kim T.

Make a reservation if you are coming on a weekend. We were lucky enough that there was bar seating when we arrived (walk ins), and we eat dinner early , yup at that stage of our lives Sangria red: perfectly sweet and great with our meal Highlights: Tocino: that pork belly was so incredibly delicious and melted in my mouth Pulpo: the best octopus I have ever had The rest of the meal also tasty, but had to highlight those The torta was delish but a little too sweet, the dusting of powdered sugar while pretty was not needed imo. The olive oil is a nice touch. All in all a great date night with friendly service. Would come again! Before tax tip: $167

A great Pulpo combo!
Lailan H.

A lovely option for weekend brunch without the crazy lines! They take brunch reservations. Tasty food, friendly service & chill environment gives 5 stars. They've recently expanded the brunch menu so that there's lots of yummy options. Mushroom croquetas were delish and not too cheesy. Brussels and pulpo were delicious! The crab scramble was good, but the fried potatoes were too oily for us to eat. Beware there's lots of cheese & fried in everything. I'll be back to try the benedicts & sweet dishes!

The Tocino
Jason E.

Amazing! That pretty much sums it up. My coworker and I went here to celebrate the successful end to the work week. We sat at the bar and were taken care of by the super sexy Juan. He was great; attentive, knowledgeable, and funny. The list of tapas that we had is rather long and I had to slip out with a menu so I could remember them all! Here we go; two red sangrias, croquetas de cangrejo (Dungeness crab), bruselas (Brussel sprouts), albondigas (iberico & beef with tomato cream), croquetas de pollo (piri piri spicey chicken), vierias (day boat scallops), tocino (pork belly), and to wrap it all up, a Cabernet Sauvignon sorbet and a blood orange sorbet. The place was hopping. A table would stay empty for meer moments before someone else was seated so be sure to make a reservation.

Patatas Cargadas
George F.

Made reservations thru open table on a Wednesday night. Our party of 4 got seated at the first table by the window. The restaurant was busy and full of energy. I was lucky enough to get parking on the street right in the front. Only street parking available. We ordered the paella when we were seated knowing it would take a while. We had the following items: Patatas Cargadas Croquetas Pollo Tajin Meatballs Shrimp Paella Grilled broccoli rab Stuffed peppers piquillos Sliced Jimon All were excellent. The restaurant was very busy but our servers kept up.

Paella Huertana
Amber C.

My friend and I came for the Berkeley restaurant week $25 lunch menu on a Friday noon. Not very busy, only one server. We ordered 4 tapas and 2 paellas to share. Food took SO LONG to come. Waited 30 minutes for the tapas and 45 minutes for paella. And the portions were SO SMALL. Like one croqueta? One pepper? Really? And the paella came in these tiny steel pans instead of the usual cast iron so the rice wasn't crispy. We ordered the veggie one for variety because it sounded good but don't get it. It was flavorless. Seafood paella was decent but I've had much better. I guess that's why it was $25 though I don't think it was worth even that because of how long we had to wait.

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John T.

The Jose Andre's tapas bar in Washington DC was my favorite tapas bar, until now. La Marcha has been an Oakland mainstay for over 10 years and is now on my fave list every time I come here. Celebrated my son's birthday and we started w the Abondigas which were almost, but not quite, as good as my mothers' recipe. The Paella was heavenly and chock full of shrimp and other heavenly delights. I can go on and on but this place has to be on your bucket list if you love tapas like I do and happens to be in the East Bay. Check it out!

Pheap T.

Went to La Marcha because I heard amazing things about their food. We got the pitcher of sangria to share between 3 1/2 folks though I think 2 of us could have killed the entire pitcher. The sangria was refreshing. We order their octopus plate and paella and few other dishes. Everything had a wonderful taste to it. Nothing overpowering, but unique. The restaurant itself is a bit small, so make a reservation if you can.

Goat cheese Piquillos
Nova P.

Had dinner with a small group and decided on trying a number of tapas. Recommend making reservations, at least at prime dinner hours. It's an Intimate space so it's cozy and expect to sit close to fellow patrons. Service was attentive and helpful. We had some dietary restrictions in our group so there are options for pescatarians and vegetarians. We ordered a variety of tapas; Fan favorites: *Albondigas - meatballs were really flavorful and satisfying *Piquillos - unique appetizer with chilled peppers filled with goat cheese. The two ingredients pair nicely *Chicken croquettes- crowd pleaser, nice blend of filling and crispy exterior *Table de queso - savory and sweet cheese platter with small bites and range of textures *Churros con Chocolate - can't pass up on this dessert *Patatas Bravas- can't go wrong with fried potato tapas *Fried Calamari- fresh and crispy Nice to try but likely wouldn't order again: *Mushroom croquettes- Inside is soft blended filling and super garlic forward. A bit too strong for me. *Cauliflower tapas - nice vegetarian option *Diosa verde salad - pretty aesthetic and decent salad We filled up on apps and missed out on paella which will be a must try on our next visit. La Marcha offers happy hours for more affordable, but limited items.

Carrilleras
Jacie N.

What a great dining experience! Food was amazing, everything cooked to perfection and loved the savory flavors. Portions were great for tapas, sharing, and trying many things. The paella looked great although we did not order it ourselves. Quite large and I think you'd probably want to share it between at least 4 people. Cocktails were yummy as well, refreshing on a foot day! Lovely and lively ambiance. Thank you to our waitress and the staff who were great!

Wagyu Paella
Thomas S.

Food: 4.5 overall, the food was great. Service: 2 (see below - server needs training) Ambiance: 4 very nice feeling, vibe and the bar staff was solid Overall: 3.5 Price: $600 for a party of 6, pre fix with drinks and 20% tip. Went there for New Year's Eve dinner which was pre fix and prepaid. Our reservation was for 9:30p and we were told upon arrival that we'd have to wait for 30-minutes either at the bar or outside in the rain (yikes) bc as they admitted that they had oversold. Hmmm..... We decided to wait in our car while our friends had drinks at the bar. Not ideal but ok it's NYEve. Upon seating our party of 6, I was told that we had only prepaid for a party of 5 and that they would only serve a party of 5. Talk about a distrustful approach. Juan, the server was indignant when I showed him my reservation on OpenTable and my credit card payment on my credit card app. He said he'd talk to the owner. Not the most welcoming first 15-minutes. Our whole table was like, WTF? Juan returned saying that we were good to go and that he had confused us with the party of 5 seated behind us. The server dampened the celebratory mood by mixing up our reservations. After that the finally served us. Despite that, we kept a positive mood. When paying. Juan did the straight up hover when we paid our drink tab and tip. That's just not worthy of a Michelin plate restaurant. They need to train their staff better. Great place for tapas, drinks, and paella. Don't expect the best service. I'm not sure I'd go back after that service fiasco.

Calamares, Brussels sprouts, pulpo
Jed N.

Great service. Came on a weekend morning, not too packed but it was filling up quickly. The place is intimate but not so small--more than a handful of tables and then bar seating. Bathrooms were clean. There is street parking around. Food - great. We tried the meat paella and was smaller than expected, as were the tapas. The pulpo and calamares were good, sure, but again small servings. I don't think the tapas stood out enough compared to other non-Spanish restaurants that serve the same dishes. Drinks - cocktails were around $20 each. There are also wines, beers, and non-alcoholic options. Would I come back? Maybe to try the weekend brunch menu.

María G. D.

I have visited this restaurant twice, and on each occasion, the food and service have been outstanding.

House Made Red Sangria and tapas
Gina G.

La Marcha Tapas Bar on a Thursday was vibrant, lively, and full of fun chatter, staff, families, friends, and more. Truly felt like this was the place to be and felt like we were 'in the know' of where to go for the weekday celebrations and brink of weekend ahead :) A friend and I cozied up to the bar and ordered drinks with the attentive and friendly staff. I went with the house-made red sangria and for tapas bites we did: hamburguesas morunas (lamb sliders), piquillos rellenos (goat cheese stuffed peppers), and croquetas de jamón. Everything came super timely, was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and was a perfect experience for two to share a couple bites, sips, and stellar surrounding vibes. I would love to come back for happy hour (M-F from 4-6p, late night 10p-12a for drink specials, discounted tapas, and I even read you get a complimentary tapas with every drink). Now that's the way to go! I also think it would be awesome to check out the paella with a group, or even swing through for their widely-popular brunch on the weekends. When you have a minute, check out that brunch menu..drooling. All in all, would love to frequent this local spot again soon. Metered parking out front, but leave time to find it -- also leave a little extra budgeting for this meal.

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How to reserve?

They take reservations on Open Table. You can get there through their website.

Can they do a meal for a Celiac?

Yes, especially all our Paellas

Is it good for birthday celebration?

Might be cramped for large parties. Also they don't give any bday freebies. Just a candle on a dessert you still have to pay for. The tables are close together too and it gets very loud when it's crowded, making it hard to have a conversation with… Read more

Are there gluten free options?

Yes

What kind of cooking oil/frying oil is used?

Olive oil for paella and rice bran oil in the deep fryers.

What time does the patio open? Yelp and the website say different things. The website says 4:00p. I made a reservation for 4:30p and now I got a text from an 83992 number that says the patio opens at 6:00. Can someone from the La Marcha confirm?

My understanding is that they don't take reservations for the patio, generally. I'm pretty sure they open before 6:00, but I would call La Marcha to find out for sure and whether you can make reservations. The entrance to the patio is via the… Read more

Can someone reserve outside/patio dining?

The patio is only open Fridays and Saturdays, and yes you can reserve.

Is the back patio open?

Yes, you need to go around the block behind the seven eleven (not the main entrance)

What are the actual hours here? They don't seem to match what is listed on Yelp. We were certainly not able to eat lunch there yesterday.

Sorry to hear about that! it seems like their website says open daily Lunch: 11-3pm Dinner: 3-9pm I am including the link to their website here for your reference… Read more

Are they taking reservations during Covid?

Walk-ins only.

Can La Marcha do a vegetarian paella?

Yes

Can you bring your own wine and if so what's the corkage fee?

Yes, we allow corkage (as long as that same wine is not offered on our wine list). The corkage fee is $20.

Can I bring my kids (17&12) or just 21 and over?

Yes kids are welcome

Do you have a catering arm where we can order a larger order of paella for local delivery?

Yes, www.510nora.com

Can we still order paella at happy hour?

Paella is available from 4pm - 10pm

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