Went to La Marcha tapas bar for a work dinner. We were able to get a reservation pretty last minute and the restaurant was just starting to get crowded when we arrived around 5:30pm. There is happy hour from 4 to 6pm so we quickly ordered some tapas for the table: croquetas de champinones (mushroom croquettes), piquillos (stuffed peppers), and papatas bravas. Later, we ordered the Paella Huertana (vegetarian). The mushroom croquettes and stuffed peppers were so good! The croquettes were cooked perfectly and had a creamy and flavorful mushroom filling. The goat cheese in the stuffed pepper tasted very fresh. The patatas bravas were solid, but I thought the potatoes could have been cooked more. The paella was massive and definitely meant to be shared. The rice was cooked in a broth that had a nice flavor. The veggies and chickpeas were a bit bland and also could've been cooked more. Overall, friendly service and delicious tapas. Spanish food isn't the most vegetarian friendly, but I appreciated how they were a good amount of options. I would come back and just order tapas. read more

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Cute establishment, slow service and mediocre food. Let me first start off by saying this not an authentic Spanish tapas place, rather an interesting ethnic blend served in tapas form. We tried a mixture of things and the overall theme was bold spices which in my opinion didnt work with most of the dishes. The beet salad and cauliflower had heavy Middle Eastern spicing which didnt go at all with these two dishes. The cauliflower was a take on buffalo cauliflower but with flavors that reminded me of Indian food, which in all honesty I am not a fan of. The beet salad was drenched in spice, not allowing the beautiful sweetness of the beet to shine, dampening the beauty of this vegetable. The pork belly was also undesirable, it was stringy and lacked flavored. The one dish we did order that I absolutely loved was the chicken croquet. It was creamy, full of flavor and simply divine. This one dish saved the meal, but one dish alone can not save the overall experience. If you dig Indian flavors I would say check this place out. If you are looking for Spanish tapas, this is a hard pass. read more

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I chose this La Marcha because as a small plates/ Tapas restaurant I thought it would be good for sharing. After learning one of the people in my group had never had Spanish food/ Tapas before I'm disappointed La Marcha was his first exposure to it. First off the wait staff was unattentive. It took way too long to order drinks and the drinks themselves were lackluster, the waiter didn't check-in on us, and it took way too long to get the bill. Second, the food itself was sub-par at best. The highlights were the chicken tagine croquettes (think Moroccan spices/ flavors) and the pork belly with apple slaw (a wonderful pairing of smoky, meaty and fatty richness countered with the bright, crisp tartness of apple). Everything else we ordered, calamari with squid ink sauce, cauliflower in a hot sauce infused dressing w/ blue cheese, a flat bread similar to pizza with ham, pear and manchego cheese, and the beet salad simply did nothing for me. It's a small restaurant and was packed when we first arrived, making talking and being able to hear yourself difficult. I enjoy trying new restaurants and cuisines but this one missed the mark. I will not be back and don't reccommend it. Berkeley has a plethora of better restaurants with better food, better value and better service. read more

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I cannot say enough good things about La marcha and their staff. Best paella ever, creative tapas and awesome drinks. The ambiance is like a having dinner at la plaza mayor, it transports you. read more

A little reminder of Spain right in the neighborhood of Berkeley. This tapas bar has such a warm, buzzing vibe, and the food really delivers on all fronts. The crispy calamari was perfectly crunchy and tender which is served with a squid ink dip. The beef shank in red wine sauce was rich, savory, and incredibly comforting. But the standout for me was the grilled prawns in grapefruit sauce absolutely out of this world! The bright, citrusy sauce paired beautifully with the prawns and made every bite memorable. A great spot for sharing plates, enjoying good food, and getting a little taste of Spain without having to hop on a plane. Highly recommend! read more

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Honestly, a pretty disappointing experience. We went for a cousin's birthday and ordered a bunch of tapas: patatas bravas, tortilla, calamari, octopus, stuffed peppers, sangria, and a few other things. The sangria was decent, and the tortilla was probably the highlight. The desserts were underwhelming too, especially the churros, which were pale, bland, and honestly pretty bad. The staff was super nice and the service was great, but the food overall was just not it. 2/5 for me. Wouldn't recommend. read more

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Met a friend for a very quick lunch and service was spectacular. Food came out fast and when we told her we were in a hurry, she made sure to grab check right away. Very kind! Food itself was pretty underwhelming. We had the brussel sprouts which were the best part of our meal- tangy and crispy. The calamari was yummy with the squid ink- perfectly cooked. The short rib was not to our liking- a bit too watery to be deep fried on the outside. The patatas bravas had a smoky taste we also did not enjoy. They also drenched it on the sauce so it was pretty unavoidable. Ambiance was cool! Def more casual than fancy! read more

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Great tapas and solid service. There's decent street parking around the area even on a Saturday around 1:30pm, and they've got TVs inside showing the World Cup. Water was refilled promptly, food came out fairly quickly, and staff were around whenever we needed more drinks or food. The tapas were great with a few standouts: pulpo, croquetas, bimi (broccolini), calamares, and patatas bravas. All had rich flavors and paired well with the provided sauces. We also got three paellas (valenciana, tres cerditos, and paella mixta). They were good but not my favorite. Texture was on the softer side and I prefer mine crispier. Good variety of proteins across the three though, so worth ordering a mix. Sweets were good but not amazing. I'd probably just get the cinnamon roll next time. I prefer churros with a crispy exterior and soft center, these were crispy pretty much all the way through, not really my style. Brunch menu looks worth a try with some creative options. Wouldn't mind coming back, though it's not a must since I'm about 40 minutes away. Tapas were the highlight, paella and desserts kept it from 5. read more

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La Marcha was a solid tapas spot and a great option when you want flavorful bites without leaving overly full. We loved the concept that every cocktail comes with an amuse-bouche style tapa of your choice since it lets you sample different dishes before committing to more. The mushroom croquettes were flavorful, though the mojo verde could've used a little more acidity. The patatas bravas/aoli were perfectly crispy outside and soft inside with great sauces. We also enjoyed the shrimp and onion fritter (buñuelos) and the lamb sliders (hamburguesa), where the mint paired really nicely with the richness of the lamb. The broccolini (bimi) was the only miss for us. It needed a bit more time on the grill and some salt since it came across bland. Service was good and balanced. Staff checked in enough without hovering. Overall, a good experience with solid tapas and cocktails. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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This spot is a paella and tapas bar restaurant. Enjoyed all the items I ordered. The calamari batter was super light and the calamari itself was well-cooked. The octopus was delicious, it comes with one tentacle cut up. Ordered the all pork paella. Very delicious! I'd love to try the seafood paellas next time. They were able to put a candle on the churros for a bday! The staff was amazing! Thank you to the crew! read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Paella Pork - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here with a couple friends last Saturday. We had a reservation for 5:30pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we arrived but it definitely became more filled towards the end of our dinner. We ordered a few tapas, one paella, and a dessert. * Patatas Aioli 3.8/5: Potatoes were crispy and slightly seasoned. The aioli was good. Something about this just didn't hit as much as I would have liked. Could be that the potato didn't "potato" enough for me. * Croquetas de Champiñones 4/5: Don't think I've ever had mushroom croquettes before but these were pretty good. I liked the flavor. * Carrilleras 4.8/5: My favorite tapa that we ordered. The beef was super tender and flavorful. It was good with the toast. I just wished they gave more toast. * Paella Tres Cerditos 4/5: In general, pork isn't my favorite. The pork in this was okay for me. Everything else was good. It had a pleasant flavor and a lot of nice and bright colors (except for the pork haha). * Crema Catalana 5/5: Crème brûlée infused with citrus. There was literally a piece of orange in the center. The citrus was subtle and added a refreshing taste to the custard. We were celebrating my birthday so they added a candle, which was nice of them. read more

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It was our first time at La Marcha and we will definitely be back. The paella was exquisite. They were short staffed but we couldn't tell because even with two employees out sick our order was taken right away, water was refilled without asking, and food was delivered faster than expected. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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! read more

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Excellent food and wine. Paella was more than I wanted to pay so o had a few tapas and was so very delicious and go well with wine. I love this place and service perfect for me. I like the lighting in here too for a relaxing vibe so good. Perfect night for me. read more

We were genuinely excited to eat at La Marcha and had specifically made a reservation for a **table**.Unfortunately, what should have been an enjoyable evening started with some of the worst customer service we have experienced. When we arrived, we were told that our reservation was actually for seating at the bar. We explained that our booking showed **standard seating** and that we had reserved a table, not bar seating. Instead of acknowledging the discrepancy or trying to resolve it, the maître d' told us that the reservation was "open to interpretation" and that, to him, "standard seating" meant sitting at the bar. It was incredibly frustrating to be told that *we* were wrong about the reservation we had made and that the wording could simply be interpreted however they chose once we arrived. What made the experience particularly upsetting was the way we were treated. We came in excited to support this restaurant and enjoy a meal, but we left feeling as though we simply **weren't worthy of being given a table**, despite having made a reservation for one. There was no sense of hospitality, accountability, or genuine effort to make the situation right. Instead, we were made to feel as though expecting the seating we reserved was unreasonable. A reservation should mean something. If "standard seating" at La Marcha can mean bar seating rather than a standard table, that should be made explicitly clear when guests book--not reinterpreted at the door. We were really looking forward to dining here, which makes the experience even more disappointing. We ultimately felt unwelcome and as though we somehow weren't "good enough" to receive the table we had reserved. No guest should leave a restaurant feeling that way. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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. read more

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We went for happy hour and asked to sit at the bar. The host told us up front, he needs the seats at 6. This is already kind of a turn-off, but I get it. They are planning to be busy. Really loved trying a wide variety of appetizers/tapas free with each drink, or you can pay for a full portion. The food was good+, but all barely warm. The drinks at happy hour were a good value. Cheap and ok, not great. It's a bustling place, busy and a bit loud. Looks a bit run-down in the restroom area, but the main area looks cozy. Street parking is possible. Overall, I'd go for happy hour but the paella prices are too high for me to take a chance on full menu. read more

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. read more

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Everything was great! Caro knows her drinks and wine. She was super helpful and nice. We started with the seasonal cocktails and tapas. Our favorites were the potato bravas and the scallops. The beets had too much dressing but that was our only complaint. Save room for the churros! read more

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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. read more

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Went here for a work lunch and had a really nice time with my team. Our server was very attentive and made some great recommendations when it came to ordering and estimating portions for our party of 10. We had very minimal leftovers. The food was delicious and there was no waste. We got 2 paellas - 1 veggie and 1 meat + 12 tapas for our party of 10 with drinks. They had high chairs and it seemed family friendly. It was a little loud but we had a good time. Price wise it was very reasonable for a Michelin guide recommended place at about $53/ head. Tax and tip included. I'd go back to celebrate an occasion. read more

Arroz negro- squid ink. Portion says it's for 2 but I think it's for 2 if that's all you eat. It lacked protein and was mostly rice but it was good. Just a little salty after a few bites. I recommend sharing this with 4 people and getting tapas. I'd be interested in trying a different paella next time. Croquetas de champiñones- mushroom. Really good. Came with 3 pieces. I'd get this again Patatas cargadas- tasty but meat was a bit dry. Good sized portion. I'd get this again Tocino- really crispy fatty pork belly. Yummy. I'd get this again. Calamares- perfectly cooked. I'm a sucker for squid ink and liked the aioli. Good portion. Wouldn't mind getting this again but would want to try something else Overall pretty good. read more

I was excited to try this highly rated tapas restaurant in Berkeley. We ordered a few tapas, along with a sangria and their gintonica. We decided to save the paella for next time since it requires a 30-45 minute wait. First off, the sangria was sweet, but not overly sweet, and very refreshing. The gintonica, however, tasted a bit watered down, so I'd probably pass on that next time. As for the food, it was a bit hit-or-miss. We ordered the calamari, which came with a tasty squid ink dip. This was the largest tapas dish of the evening and definitely shareable between two to four people. The octopus was beautifully presented, but it lacked flavor and was not as tender as I had hoped. The beef cheek, on the other hand, was wonderfully tender and flavorful. I actually wish this had been one of the larger dishes because it was easily one of the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, the crab croquette was far too salty. Not just slightly salty, but so salty that we could not finish it. It also did not have any visible crab inside, nor did it really taste like crab. Overall, I would still come back to try the paella after seeing it pass by on other tables. However, for the tapas, I'd probably stick to happy hour since the better pricing helps make up for how inconsistent some of the dishes were. read more

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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. read more

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Wonderful place that I thought I'd already reviewed - so ok, time to write a review! Was here Fall, 2025, and previously in Summer of 2022. Had some of the same favorites and branched out too. TLDR: You really can't go wrong with anything you order here! Was blown away in 2022; in 2025, it was very good, but a bit less magic. Both times we tried the Arroz Negro (Squid Ink Paella), comprised with: squid ink, little clams, fennel sausage, oyster aioli, trout roe. Super tasty. Your lips will turn temporarily black. Note: the fennel sausage, of course, has fennel - and I'm a big fan of that. Not everyone loves it, though, so know your table. After enjoying it twice, it's time try another one the next time. We also really enjoyed Bruselas: brussels sprouts, grapes, balsamic-pedro ximénez. Glazed and crispy and just the right amount of crunch. The croquetas are delicious, but they may be out of one or two. The dessert - well, definitely try the churros - perfectly crisp and sweet, not greasy, and ohh that chocolate! The wine selection the last time was less than the best. Of the white wines available, there was only a sweet (not quite moscato, though they also had a moscato I think). Wish there were more options for a dry white. Service was friendly and busy. On the night we came, they had live music. The guy played beautiful Flamenco guitar -- and nice touch. He starts at 8pm on Sundays. read more

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Reviews are all over the board on this spot. No denying, the food is really good! We sat at the bar, and no issue with service. Also, it was hopping on a Thursday night... so fun! The atmosphere was so great, so much energy. We only ordered 2 drinks and 3 tapas and it was $100. Ouch. It's pricey and portions are small, but the food truly was tasty. The lamb sliders were great and the jamon and cheese croquetas were tasty bites. The goat cheese stuffed peppers were nice little morsels, but tiny. Drinkwise, The Aperol Spritz and sangria were good, but I've had bigger pours of both in my day. Again, food was really good, vibes on top, and a good time for a light bite and drink. I wouldn't come super hungry without having to pay quite a bit, although I'd imagine paella would be more filling? read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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I liked evening we ordered. The paella is definitely delicious. You MUST order it. All the side dishes are cute as well. I would not recommend the potatoes as it's literally just potatoes and hot sauce. The scallops are amazing as well. The place is cute and gives people enough privacy to talk. The desserts are delicious as well. My favorite was the meat balls thing. I couldn't think of the name, but if you see the photo with a salmon color plate. That's it. Ask the waiter and you will love it. For your consideration, we had two people, we ordered three side dishes and one paella and two desserts. We were full. People here are efficient. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Have to say service remains really poor. Was there a few weeks ago, and the lid came off a shaker from the bartender, and the cocktail went all over my shirt ruining it. Clearly an accident, but they took nothing off the bill. I emailed them twice, and literally crickets??? Michelin rated??? You're having a laugh! read more

each dish does hit. service very friendly too, recommended we get 9 tapas for the 4 of us so it def is pricey, but i honestly prefer this being able to sample a bit of a diverse set of yummy different textures and flavors. its also just so fun being able to share with friends! an experience some of our favs included the wagyu cheeks (so incredibly tender and flavorful), braised short rib croquetas, serrano & cheese croquetas. honestly don't skimp out on their amazing aiolis paired with the croquetas too. each bite omph personally i would not get the cauliflower or patatas aioli again. maybe the patatas bravas is better read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Patatas Aioli Croqueta de Ternera Albóndigas Lamburguesa - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

It has been a very long time since I wrote a review, but my experience at La Marcha was so bad that I had to write something. First, the host is an older gentleman, and it took a few minutes to be seated even with a reservation. My husband and I ordered cocktails, 2 tapas, and the vegetarian paella. The paella requires 30-45 min to cook. This becomes important to the story later. We received the tapas before our cocktails arrived. When the cocktails finally arrived, the server almost gave them to the table next to us. I had to flag her attention that those were for me. This was the same server who took our order...?!?! So that was weird. We were done with the tapas and the cocktails. Our server asked if we wanted something more to drink, so we decided to get a bottle of red wine. The server poured our wine, spilled a big drip across our table, wiped off the bottle, but didn't bother to wipe the table! There was a group of 4 people next to us, and they were seated about 15 min after us. But they received a paella really fast. So my husband and I were dismayed because the server probably gave our food to the wrong table. So, we drank our wine and waited for someone to come and speak to us. We expected some kind of acknowledgement that our order was going to be slow. Waited. And waited. Then the table next to us received the paella that they actually ordered (with seafood). And we kept waiting. The server apologized to THEM about bringing them the wrong paella at first, but no apology or explanation to us! At this point, I'm staring at the server, trying to get her attention, getting pretty angry. My husband is a good person, so he's making jokes and making me laugh. He points out a small dog sitting on a chair inside the restaurant. Definitely not a service animal. At this point, I'm so aggrieved and laugh that I'm going to report a health code violation. The server finally comes to us and apologizes for the mix-up, it will be 45 more min for our paella. She tries to compensate by giving us 2 glasses of cava. But like... I'm starving and tipsy. I ask my husband if I should get a corn dog at Foster's Freeze while we wait for paella... Finally, the food arrives. The paella is good but not excellent. My husband makes paella at home that's better than this. He lived in Spain for a while, so he knows and uses a bunch of saffron. La Marcha's paella just tasted like rice with tomatoes and veggies, no saffron flavor or color. We ate the paella, ordered dessert. When the tab came, they didn't give us any kind of discount. The dinner took 2.5 hours! So I am normally a good tipper, but this time, I only tipped 10% and wrote a long note about our disappointment. I figured the other $25 that I would give to the server was going to pay for the babysitter for the extra hour that it took for us to eat dinner. tl;dr Food was good but not excellent. Service was terrible. I am never going back. read more

The sea food paella was the best I have had outside Barcelona. The paella had the perfect amount of shrimp, clams, mussels & calms. The rice was perfectly flavored with the spices. Be warned the dish takes 40 minutes but is well worth the wait. read more

A delicious Spanish restaurant for brunch! We enjoyed everything we ordered. The harissa fried chicken and waffles was perfectly spicy and so crispy. The mushroom omelet and potatoes were excellent as well. The potatoes were so crusty. The croquette Benedict was also very tasty. We will definitely be back to try the paella and other tapas! read more

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As soon as I ate here, I knew I had to come back. La Marcha is a small Spanish tapas restaurant in West Berkeley. My friends and I made a brunch reservation for 5 people for a Saturday morning and didn't have much trouble securing a table. The menu is full of innovative Spanish dishes, both sweet and savory. The food we chose was delicious. We got the Benedicto real, which was incredible! The potatoes were perfectly crispy, the sauce was yummy, the poached eggs were runny, and the rest of the toast was flavorful. We also ordered a Bocadillo, which was much larger than anticipated, and it also came with perfectly crispy potatoes. Lastly, we got torrijas, a French toast loaded with fruit and some kind of a whipped cream with tarragon. Really really tasty! I would love to come back here for brunch, and I would like to try it for dinner, as well! read more

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