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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Before coming here in person, we had ordered delivery. However, paella should not be delivered, because you'll be missing the delicious socarrat (crispy rice) that forms at the bottom of the pan. Coming in person, their paella did not disappoint. 4 stars instead of 5 though, because: - Ambience was terrible. It was incredibly hot (no AC, poorly ventilated), loud, and cramped. - Many items (including the paella) felt unnecessarily greasy and heavy. read more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I love Spanish food and I wanted to take a new person that I met to have tapas here. I read the reviews and decided to go. The restaurant is small and intimate, and I enjoyed the way it was decorated. I was early for my lunch partner, and I wanted to get a drink so I sat at the bar. I asked the server for an Aperol Spritz. I asked if he used champagne the cocktail and he goes no cava. I didn't need to be corrected. He didn't make my drink right away. He was doing other things. A party of three came in and waved to him so apparently they knew him from previous visits or friendship. At this point he still hadn't started making my drink. He went over to this new party of three provided them water, menus and chatted with them and then took there order. I'm still waiting for my drink. I mentioned this to him and he just shrugged me off. My lunch partner had arrived. We looked over at the menu and decided to have tapas. The small plates were not what I expected. The pulpo had one little tentacle. The three additional items were barely enough for us to split between so we ended up ordering a salad. I wish we would've had time for the paella because it's something that I really enjoy. Unfortunately, they said to give them at least 45 minutes for that dish. Overall, I give this a maybe because there are things on the menu that looked delightful. The person who was the server was also the bartender and the person clearing the tables. Obviously, there wasn't enough persons there to provide good service and coverage. read more

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

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

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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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I was so excited to try La Marcha Tapas Bar recently! This place has been on my list for the past year. My boyfriend and I arrived a little early for our reservation and luckily they were able to accommodate us. They were very busy on a Saturday evening with all tables and the bar completely full. Their dinner menu includes a wide variety of tapas, salads and paellas as well as cocktails, beer and wine. For tapas, we ordered the coca which included focaccia, cream, t'faya, pears, walnuts, manchego, jamon as well as the patatas aioli. Both were very tasty. For our main entree, we split the paella marinera, which came with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and peas. This was a tasty dish and big enough for two people plus we had leftovers. I was missing a bit of the crunch on the rice, which is what I am use to with paella but it was still very delicious. Our server was very attentive throughout our visit and checked on us several times. I highly recommend stopping in here (with a reservation of course) when in the Berkeley area. They are Michelin recognized for a reason and offer great spanish cuisine. read more

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

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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My boyfriend and I came to La Marcha for a nice date night dinner. I came very excited, because I realized just before our reservation that La Marcha was Michelin-recognized around 2016-2017. While we came 15 minutes earlier than our reservation time, our host led us promptly to our table. The first happy hour here is from 4-6 PM, so we were able to add a few happy hour items to our menu. (Tip: as of this review writing, an alcoholic bev order from the happy hour menu gives you a complimentary HH tapas of your choice!) The two of us shared a sangria, albondigas, Brussels sprouts, octopus (pulpo), and a paella marinera (classic seafood paella). While I was a little worried we would not have enough food, we actually ordered plenty, with lots of paella leftover for us to take hom. All in all, the dishes were very good! Everything we ordered was flavorful and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend commented that the octopus surprised him (in a good way!) Cooked just right, to where the meat melted in our mouths. Teleferic (another tapas restaurant I enjoy with locations in Berkeley and Palo Alto) is another one of my favorites, and I found the food here to be comparable to Teleferic's. All in all, a pricier meal, but I felt that we got what we paid for. read more

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Date night with my hubby -- and let me just say, OMG, this place was delicious. Hold on - I'm still mentally savoring the Paella (takes 35-40 mins to bake so order asap), the Tapas, drinks and the vibes. Super easy street parking and great service. We will be back (Make reservations) read more

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Came for a birthday brunch. Food and service were decent. With the exception of the oxtails that two people in our group ordered and were only given one ox tail each. As the morning progressed we noticed other tables being served double the portion that we were. Also of note, the bar area did have a noticeable cockroach infestation. I left private info for management who never responded to my concerns so I hope seeing it here will give others a heads up about the most concerning thing from my visit, roaches. read more

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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I went in for brunch. I had a long wait at the host stand and it wasn't because there was a line. There was just no one there. I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken was overcooked and had a weird flavor. Someone how it skewed Indian? The churro waffle was delicious. The syrup was too oily and then the butter on top congealed a few minutes into the meal. My friend said the sangria was good but the sent out a burnt biscuit and tried to cover it with sauce. It looked and felt like a hockey puck. It was replaced after the waitress stared at my friend for almost a minute when she was told it was burnt. It was hard to get her attention as she was on her phone most of the time we were there. I don't think I would go back. I'm on the hunt for a good brunch spot and this was not it. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Chicken and waffles - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

10/10 experience; I became familiar with La Marcha through their catering services (which also did an amazing job) and wanted to bring my girlfriend to experience the restaurant. Everything from the tres leches, eggs with potatoes, shrimp, and horchata (not in the photos) was delicious and I'm looking forward to coming back soon! FYI that I came for weekend brunch. read more

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I love coming to La Marcha. This is still one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Consistently good food. Good drinks. Beautiful atmosphere. And always good service. Their paella is very flavorful. And quantity is actually enough for 4-5 people if you are sharing all the other tapas dishes you order. We usually order a paella plus 2 tapas per person and the quantity is about right for us. I recommend this place for happy hour with a small group of friends or a nice romantic date or just whenever you are craving Spanish tapas. The only thing is they are not great for large groups bc the restaurant seating is limited. read more

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This place is decent but I think there are better places for tapas in the Bay Area. I've been a few times recently. Most of the time, the service has been fine. We walked in last night around 9:45 for a post concert snack. We had seen they were one of the only places on a Sunday night open late and they even advertised a late night happy hour. Even though the restaurant did have other parties and people came in after us, it felt like the staff was ready to go home. They also didn't clearly explain the happy hour (or explain it at all) so we weren't able to fully take advantage. In a pleasant surprise, they have a fantastic guitar player who is there every Sunday- Kenny I think. Also their martini was delicious. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Tortilla, bravas papas, goat cheese stuffed peppers, croquetas. - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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La Marcha Tapas Bar was such a lovely experience. I've been for both brunch and dinner, and everything has been consistently great. I truly enjoyed everything we ordered, and nothing felt disappointing. The ambiance is warm and cozy, and it's really close to campus. It's located on San Pablo, so parking can be a little tricky. We ended up parking in the neighborhood nearby, which worked out fine. Chef Serg is incredibly kind, and the staff were so welcoming and helpful, especially when explaining the menu and each dish. Overall, it's such a welcoming spot with amazing food and people read more

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

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Excellent tapas, and the PiriPiri sandwich was outstanding. Not easy to eat, but simply delicious.

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

My second time here, the first I had some great almond flour pancakes and was impressed by all the Paella offerings. Second time had the pulled chicken spicy sandwich which was outstanding, super flavorful and filling. The Sangria was as I remembered it from Spain, rich in flavor with a tang to the wine. On the first visit , I was served by the owner and his son, and they were friendly and warm. The restaurant has a nice wooden bar with a black ham on the wall and artistic decorations with an artistic vibe. I love this place! The food is authentic and not pretentious. It's a favorite to be revisited for Paella and Tapas. read more

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Great spot for some tapas and paella! Personally, I thought their tapas were amazing, but the paella wasn't as comparable to Teleferic Barcelona. The service was pretty standard-- they came to check up on us a few times and also refilled our waters in a prompt manner. I liked the vibe of the place as it felt classy, but not fancy, and it made it a great place for date night or catching up with friends. I will certainly have to be back again! read more

Heard about this place from friends who raved about their paella and tapas. Who doesn't love tapas? Made the rush hour trip out to Berkeley and found parking right in front of the restaurant. We didn't make reservations but were seated right away. Our very friendly and awesome server greeted us and went over the menu with us. Started with sangria and some HH tapas. We then added a bunch of plates and the paella mixto. The standouts were the mushroom croquettes, the Brussels, and the pork belly. The pulpo was good but the sauce was a little sweet for my liking. Service was great and we had a good time. read more

My first time at La Marcha Tapas Bar and I was blown away at how delicious the food was. The service was fantastic and the restaurant is cozy! The bruselas is my FAVORITE because I am a brussel sprouts lover! I am so sad to have missed happy hour by a few minutes but look forward to coming back here again in the future! read more

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

We came around 10:15 on a Saturday night. I was surprised that not many dinner places were open late on a weekend. We came in and the first thing the waitress did was check the time and did not look happy we were there. We reassured her that we would eat quickly and thanked her for taking us late. It wasn't very welcoming at first. But as we ordered the server that helped us was more friendly. We ordered the patatas aioli. They were wonderful. Crispy potatoes with a fresh dipping sauce. We noticed that some were hot and some were cool. We also got the ablondigas. Which are meatballs with sauce and toast. They were good. We ate and left due to feeling like they were closing soon, but many people were seated inside eating, drinking and talking. We would've enjoyed it more if we didn't have the first impression we got from the hostess. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Patatas Aioli and ablondigas - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One of my favorite meals of the year. Spanish food is my absolute favorite cuisine and I loved La Marcha's creative fusion dishes and flavors. Try as many tapas as your stomach can handle. My favorites were the bruselas, pulpo, and croquetas de ternera. The braised short rib was incredible. The brussels sprouts and grape combination was so unique and refreshing. Paella was delicious, filling, and comforting. The pollo frito sandwich was 10/10 - the chicken was fried perfectly in duck fat and all the components complemented each other beautifully. ADD THIS SPOT TO YOUR MUST-TRY LIST!!! read more

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Friendly service, but food and drinks were just ok. Octopus was a little on the chewy side and the squid ink paella didn't have much flavor. Some items were not available for lunch, but still it was a nice place to have a little lunch get away for tapas. read more

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Perfect. Prices are reasonable, food is delicious. Recently went for brunch & was literally so satisfied when I left. The food was super filling. I live in SoCal and am counting down when I can have this place again. read more

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