We had a reservation at 11 AM on a Thursday which ended up being unnecessary because the restaurant was completely empty besides us so it was really quiet. The waitress was therefore super attentive to us and kept our waters full. They only serve their brunch menu on the weekends, so heads up. There was a couple that sat close to us but soon left because they wanted something off the brunch menu. My friend and I got the Tortilla, which was like a frittata sandwich, and the Paella Marinera. Definitely plenty of food for 2 people, we were really stuffed after. Tortilla: 3/5, I wasn't completely sure what we were ordering when we got this, so I didn't know what experience I was in for. It was good and I liked the softer bread roll, just a little underwhelming for a sandwich. Paella Marinera: 4/5, it was really salty. The rice was also a bit softer than I would have liked, but there was plenty of seafood and the portions were good. It was also piping hot and had great flavor. Overall, had a good time catching up with my friend. Would come back to try their happy hour. read more

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Highly recommended this place for paella! Everything ordered was absolutely delicious. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The place is beautifully decorated and very clean. Looking forward to coming back. 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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La Marcha is a little slice of Madrid tucked into Berkeley--lively, welcoming, and packed with tapas that nail both traditional flavor and creative flair. The patatas bravas hit that perfect crispy-tender balance with a kick, the mushroom croquetas are like gourmet mozzarella sticks, and the head-on gambas in garlicky anchovy butter? A glorious, messy dream. Happy hour at the long bar--with free tapas for every drink--is pure genius, making it perfect for solo diners and date nights alike. And if you're sharing, the paella (from Valenciana to Negro) is generous, flavorful, and totally instagrammable. Just don't expect easy parking--but hey, great food's worth the hunt!" read more

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

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This restaurant catered my wedding a few years ago so my wife and I thought it would be fun to eat there on Valentine's Day. I made reservations a couple months in advance and we were really looking forward to the meal. When we arrived, we learned that it was a "fixed" menu. There were no options at all. You can only order the pre-selected meal and it would be $90 per person. That was disappointing since we already had some food ideas in mind but we understood the need for a fixed menu since it was Valentine's day and one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants. The waiter explained we would get a 6 course meal and we could pick a drink from the bottom of the menu or the cocktail menu. I was surprised to see that oysters were the first course. I figured they selected oysters since it was Valentine's Day and they are known as an "aphrodisiac". The problem is my wife and I hate oysters. Based on my experience, a significant portion of the population doesn't like oysters. I don't understand why they would include something like that in a fixed menu. Couldn't they pick something that is more of a "crowd pleaser"? We did end up eating them but regretted it. They were super fishy tasting. The fishy after taste lasted for a while. We each ordered one alcoholic beverage and those the were pretty good. The sangria was especially good. The other 5 courses of the meal were more in line with what we expected but the portions were small. The only thing that really matched our expectations was the paella. When we received the final bill, I noticed they charged us for each drink. I thought that was odd because drinks were listed on the special Valentine's Day fixed menu along with all the courses. I asked the hostess why the drinks were added to the price of the meal. She indicated only some were included and some not. Her explanation didn't really make sense. I told her the waiter pointed out the drinks when he was explaining the fixed menu and made it sound like the drinks were included. She just kinda shrugged it off with no attempt to resolve the situation. So, I paid the bill and left super disappointed. I made my wife a nice dinner at home the next day to make up for our bad Valentine's Day experience. I'm not sure what this place is like on regular days but I would stay away on holidays unless you like super expensive fixed menus. read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful brunch with our sons. First time coming here for brunch. Everything we ordered from croquetas to paella was delicious. We did family style and ordered a variety of items to share. We started with their brunch version croquetas. It has delicious bits of bacon and cheesy filling. We ordered 1 order which came with 3 pieces. So good. We also ordered the patatas brava. It had a red sauce covering each potato piece. The potatoes were nicely fried and seasoned and the sauce was so flavorful. I could have licked the sauce off the bowl it was so good. The tortilla came with a nicely dressed arugula salad. The tortilla is egg with potatoes. One of my favorites to order. This was a good sized portion for us to share. I devoured all of it. It also came with a couple pieces of toast. The star of the meal was the paella mananera. It says serves 2. With everything we ordered it was more than enough. Delicious and well seasoned. The bacon in the paella had such a good flavor. Every piece of meat in it was well seasoned, including the shrimp. The poached eggs were enjoyed by my husband. The service was great. They were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Refills on water were consistent. We have come here on many occasions in the evening and it is always full. This morning it wasn't crowded at all. Our sons enjoyed the brunch and we even left with paella to take home. A very laid back ambiance. It can get loud, but it is a great place to enjoy some delicious food. read more

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We went here about 2 weeks ago and I'm dying to go back! The food was really outstanding! We had paella with seafood and it was packed with shellfish. The smokey flavor and crunchy bits at the bottom took the flavors to the next level. My absolute FAVORITE was the patatas bravas with braised oxtail. Seriously...I keep thinking about this and need to make a stop just to grab this again. This will definitely be a spot we will go to again- the staff was great but the food was just outstanding! read more

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Had an excellent time at La Marcha yesterday for brunch with a couple of friends. The food was delicious, the vibe was lively yet relaxed, and everything we ordered hit the spot. Huge shoutout to our server Miu--he was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better without being overbearing. Service like that really elevates a meal. Definitely a great spot for brunch with friends. We'll be back! read more

We had an amazing brunch at La Marcha Tapas! The ambiance was clean, modern, and inviting. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and very attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Benedicto Moruna--a lamb sausage Benedict--and it was fantastic. The lamb was cooked perfectly with no overwhelming gaminess, and the potatoes were crispy and delicious, especially with the sauce. We also tried the Rabos Con Huevos (oxtail), and the meat was fall-apart tender and full of flavor. Can't wait to come back and try their tapas and paella next! read more

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

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Absolutely amazing spot! Everything we tried was outstanding -- I'd happily come back and order it all again. The tapas were perfect: octopus, calamari, Brussels sprouts, pork belly, and focaccia -- each one cooked just right. The paella with rabbit and duck was simply next level. Our server Nelly was wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming. We're pretty picky about food, but this place completely won us over. Definitely a new favorite, and we'll be back for sure! read more

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Tried the squid ink paella, it looked stunning and was definitely Instagram-worthy, but the flavor didn't quite live up to the presentation. It was fair overall, not bad, just missing a bit of depth and seasoning. A decent experience. read more

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

We finally went for dinner after passing by this restaurant so many times. We sat at the bar and the bar manager Emilio was very helpful, detailed and the way he explained each and every dish we asked him about. Service was impeccable. We ordered the Paella Mixta (30 minute wait which was quick) ordered tapas -patatas alioli, bunuellos (shrimp) & albondigas (meatballs) I ordered a glass of sangria, my husband ordered fresh pineapple juice and for dessert we had to have the churros with chocolate sauce. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back. read more

We've been looking for a good Spanish place since we visited Barcelona. We found it. Even if we had to drive across the bridge, we will be back. We felt very welcomed by the host. Ambience was very open & warm. Paella was perfect & the tapas were all tasty. I can't wait to try their brunch. read more

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

Suave, upscale tapas bar tucked away on San Pablo. Everything was high quality and service was fast, albeit our server was a bit cold and we needed to flag him down multiple times to get his attention (mind you, it was a slow Monday evening). Patatas Cargadas was the standout, the oxtail was flavorful and tender. Everyone at the table also enjoyed the cheese platter and the remolacha (beet salad). Two of our party were vegetarians, and the menu was a bit limited for them -- I might recommend somewhere else for anyone who doesn't eat meat. One last note -- we tried two desserts (the churro and olive oil cake), but they unfortunately fell a bit flat compared to the excellent tapas. With so many fun options on San Pablo, dessert may be better taken at a second location. read more

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Our meal here is always a 10/10. Super delicious food, well seasoned and cooked, and a nice spin on authentic Spanish food. read more

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We came in for some late night tapas and drinks and had a great time! They have live music every Sunday evening and that really made for a great experience. The servers were really nice and helped us to pick some items from the menu. Would love to come back during their main menu to try the paella next time! read more

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Sunday brunch with my daughter, who's in town from college. She had the Benedict, I had the Très Leches French Toast. Both were excellent. The French Toast in particular--still a standout. What makes it is the butter: rich, fragrant, loaded with what tasted like anise and herbs. Not sugary, not timid. It knows what it is. We shared the churros, and the dipping sauce hit the mark--dark chocolate with just enough bitterness to keep it grounded. Service was steady, atmosphere unforced. A place that doesn't overreach, just delivers. We left full, caffeinated, and quietly impressed. read more

We were genuinely excited to return to La Marcha. We were visiting from out of town, and because it had been a couple of years since our last visit, my wife and I were especially looking forward to enjoying great paella and Spanish food again. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of what we remembered. The biggest issue was hygiene and food safety. Our server repeatedly sniffled and touched his nose while taking our order and serving food, which was difficult to ignore and immediately raised concerns. On top of that, we clearly communicated that our children have nut and sesame allergies and explained the seriousness of their condition. While cross-contamination is not the issue for us, direct inclusion of those allergens absolutely is. Even with that clearly stated, my son's Benedicto Moruna arrived with sesame garnish on the eggs. We asked for replacement eggs, and those were eventually removed from the bill, but that did not really address the broader issue. The meal was prepared incorrectly despite a clearly communicated allergy, and it felt odd that only the replacement eggs were comped when the original dish should never have come out that way in the first place. If anything was going to be taken off the bill, it should have been his full meal. Service also became disjointed as the meal went on. Our server told us he was ending his shift and directed us to someone else if we needed anything further. We later asked another server about replacing a coffee, and she told us coffee might no longer be available, but then never came back to close the loop. That kind of drop-off in communication only added to the frustration. When we asked for a manager, no one was available. What made matters worse was the hostess's response, which came across as though the situation was somehow our fault because we had not spoken up sooner after the food arrived. That was frustrating, especially given that we had already done our part by clearly flagging the allergy in advance. The last thing that left us uneasy was when our leftovers were taken out of sight to be boxed up. That may seem minor to some, but after everything else, it created more uncertainty and made us less comfortable about taking the food with us. What is disappointing is that this was not about one small mistake. It was the combination of poor hygiene, a preventable allergy oversight, inconsistent service, lack of managerial support, and a dismissive response when we tried to address it. We were not looking for compensation. We simply hoped for a more careful and professional experience, especially given the restaurant's reputation and our past positive memories there. I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit intended, because there is a lot to like about La Marcha, but this visit left us concerned in ways that should matter to any restaurant. read more

Haven't been here in forever! I had the horchata cold brew cocktail and the tortilla tapas. Everything was delicious and that drink was strong. The sauce with the tortilla potato dish was creamy and perfect! read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Horchata cold brew - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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It's been over a month and I still can't stop thinking and raving about the squid ink paella with trout roe at la marcha! It's perfectly savory from the squid ink, not too salty, has flavor from both the seafood and the sausage meatballs, and the TROUT ROE! Omg the trout roe and whatever sauce it lay on top of was such an amazing addition to the paella. And it's not just that it made the paella look pretty. It just elevated the whole experience and added extra flavor and texture to the whole dish. I would go back just for this. All the other tapas that we had were also decent but not super memorable. The croquetas were nice and creamy and I liked that the came with crab. The brussel sprouts were good but pretty standard with a balsamic type sauce. The pulpo was just ok and could have used more flavor. Sangria was standard but you can't really go wrong with that. Def make a reservation, cause we walked in and had to wait quite a while. We were able to get a drink at a bar down the street while we waited so it wasn't too bad. read more

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

This is a brunch review. The menu was fantastic and innovative. The service could be a lot better though. So it's 5 stars on food and 3 on service. We will be back to try other menu items. Would be amazing to add espresso too for now just coffee read more

Marcha has a great vibe and beautiful ambiance. I've visited Marcha for dinner and brunch. I have to say that I much preferred the dinner menu over the brunch menu. It felt like the dinner menu had more authentic dishes, as opposed to the brunch menu. I first visited for dinner and sat at the bar with my husband. Great service, wine and beer! We got the patatas bravas with short rib, that was my favorite bite!! The croquetas were good but wish they were creamier the way they are in Spain (felt this way for both menus). The gambas were also yummy. For brunch, we tried pan con tomate, tortilla, mushroom croqueta, gambas, flan cheesecake, and churro. I think the gambas and flan were prob my favorite bites but not on the same level as dinner. I would probably come back for dinner! read more

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I was in town to attend an art show. I wanted to grab dinner to let traffic die down before heading home. La Marcha was nearby and just happened to have a seat open at the bar. I got seated right away. Everything on the menu sounded so good. I decided on the patatas cargadas, buñuelos, vieras, and tocino. To drink, I got the sintonica tropical. That was really refreshing! patatas cargadas: loved the sauce & oxtail meat was very tender. buñuelos: shrimp was tasty, but the sea urchin aioli was too subtle to add to flavor to the dish. vieras: my least favorite. Scallops were too salty tocino: Pork belly was so tender and had great flavor. I ended up breaking up the meat so the fat could mix in better; I had some bites of pure fat. Loved the figs! Hope to come back and try their paella next time. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Sintonica Patatas Cargadas Buñuelos de Gambas - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The service was a bit rushed but I totally understand because it was at the end of their lunch hours. The ambiance is bright, clean, and airy. Very nice place to take a date! Although outside the streets have rubbish and look dirty. My goodness the highlight of this place is their food! We had the Coca focaccia bread and Bimi brocolini as our appetizers. We loved the sauce below the brocolini so much we asked for more of it to go with our Croqueta Po'Boy. And their white wine sangria is to die for. I literally was tempted to order more but we had prior commitments to attend to. I cannot wait to return here and try the paella marroqu with more white wine sangria!!! read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Bimi - grilled broccolini with hazelnut-pistachio romanesco and manchego cheese 10/10 - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

We had a reservation for 16 people on Sunday morning to celebrate a graduation. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this spot for a large group. When our food arrived, it was very staggered--some people got their meals 15 minutes after others, which made it hard to enjoy the meal together. The service was also a bit lacking, and we were split between two separate tables without being told in advance when we made the reservation. That said, the food itself was good! I had the salmon eggs Benedict, and the salmon was high quality. The patatas bravas were especially delicious. My mom is gluten-free and was happy to find plenty of options--especially since the potatoes are cooked in a separate fryer, so she could enjoy the patatas bravas too. read more

La Marcha Tapas Bar - Salmon eggs Benedict - Spanish Near Me - Berkeley, California

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La Marcha is a restaurant which absolutely lives up to its reputation. We went there for our 5th Anniversary dinner and so it was kind of a big deal. Both myself and hubby are major foodies but with distinctly dissimilar palettes. The restaurant served us up our tapas with sauces on the side, and made other accommodations as requested. Their La Marcharita cocktail with Mezcal was exceptional. We enjoyed the Seafood Paella Marinara served in a cast iron skillet (hot!) and had plenty for late night leftovers. Highly recommend! Great atmosphere, service, and intimate seating with excellent interior design. read more

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

We were feeling adventurous today so my girl made a reservation at La Marcha. All I knew about this place was that it was well recognized and awarded. I'm glad we made the trek to Berkeley...Super Good!!! We only had three main entrees but they were delicious: Stuffed Pequillo Peppers: First time having this dish but not the last. Stuffed with goat cheese and basil, with honey. Just creamy goodness with slight sweetness. Great way to start the meal. Grilled Octopus: I've had Octopus at many a well known Spanish places in Nor Cal. I believe this one was best one I've had. The octopus was cooked just right not rubbery at all. Perfect. The seasoning was on point and the chickpeas provided crunch. One of the best bites of the lunch. Brunch Paella: This was so good. The proteins were egg, lardons, chorizo and shrimp. The egg yolks provided nice creeaminess especially when you ate the crispy rice bits. The lardons added saltiness and the shrimp nice taste of the sea. I think my favorite was the chorizo though. I kept looking for bits to add to my bites. Red and White Sangria: Just excellent. I favored the red more as it was a little sweeter. Fresh diced fruits in both. If you are a sangria fan this one is a must order. It took us a few minutes to figure out the service style. These guys a are buzzing around, bringing food, filling drinks and taking orders. Just as a heads up, you need to stop theses guys and ask for what you need. I wouldn't necessarily wait for them to approach you. Overall the service was adequate+. The dining room is not very big but holds a decent amount of people. In typical European l bistro style, the tables are just big enough. I think table of 6 max is would be the most I'd have. Large groups would be hard to manage. Bathrooms were clean. I was surprised by the quality of their hand soap as well. Parking is typical Berkeley. If you can score on San Pablo then you are lucky. We circled back behind in the neighborhood. I don't think it's as bad as some places I've been to in Berkeley. Just requires some patience. read more

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Spanish Tapas in the East Bay? The holy grail has been found! I feel like I have been to 10 different places in the Bay that are labeled as "tapas/small plates" that should be labeled as "small plates". Came here on a weekday night during Happy Hour (4-6PM) and was lucky enough to score the one legal parking spot right out front with no meter. It was going to be a good evening. Our server was super friendly and gave excellent suggestions. We shouldn't have strayed! We really liked all the food, so I will just try to give some guidance to you and my future self: Sangria - Red vs White. Red was traditional and White is very pineapple forward. Both good but we preferred the red. Word of warning, they have a lot of diced fruit in them and it was hard to get an even pour from the pitcher. Wound up pouring four glasses and evening out the fruit with a spoon. Patatas - Bravas vs Aioli. The potatoes are fabulously roasted and super crisp. Bravas packed quite a spicy kick, so if you have kids, you could ask for sauce on the side. We really liked the Aioli anyways, so that's is the easy pick for being a general crowdpleaser. Croquetas - Pollo vs Champinones vs Cangrejo. They were all fried to perfection. My vote was for the mushroom. They were all good and why not try to sneak in some vegetables into this meal? Paella Marinara - we find that paella is pretty hit or miss at restaurants. Sometimes with dry rice or overcooked seafood. The version here is excellent with a good amount of flavor and saffron. Albondigas - the ultimate tapas comfort food - meatballs in a generous amount of sauce with toasted bread. If I just had bread and this dish, I'd probably be a pretty happy person Tocino - tender pork belly with a little sweetness from the figs Cesar Negro - Tastes and looks like a well done Caesar salad with squid ink. Can't say I really understand the appeal of squid ink, but it's something we would order again if we wanted some greens (or blacks in this case) Gambas - grilled prawns. I feel like it's very easy to overcook these little guys, but these were not Fabada - beans with pork belly and chorizo Pulpo - grilled octopus with sunchoke purée and crispy garbanzos. This is the point where we strayed from the recommendations. I would swap this one out with Vieras (scallops) which we saw others order and looked amazing. Excellent food and service. Looking forward to the next time we can celebrate a special occasion here. read more

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RUDE WAITRESS THREW OUR RECEIPT ON THE TABLE AND STORMED OFF OVER A TIP MISTAKE. My parents took me out for my birthday, and the entire night was ruined by one unbelievably unprofessional waitress. When it came time to pay on the handheld machine, my dad ACCIDENTALLY entered a lower tip than he intended to under pressure with her standing there. He asked for a printed receipt so he could take a closer look at it. She came back, rudely threw the receipt on the table, and walked off without a word. We were confused... it seemed like a simple solution... leave cash on the table to add to the tip... Then we saw her across the room pointing at us and obviously talking bad about us to her coworkers. We hadn't even left the table yet, so how could she so easily assume that's all she was getting?! As someone who's waited tables for 7+ years, I know it's EXTREMELY COMMON for people to leave $0 tip on the card and then leave a cash tip. Her attitude was completely uncalled for! Because of how rude she was, we didn't leave the amount we originally planned, but we still left extra on the table, because unlike her, we understand basic restaurant etiquette. For her to treat my dad like that, on my birthday, over an HONEST MISTAKE that could have been easily fixed in seconds, was extremely infuriating and disrespectful. She wasn't super friendly from the start, but her behavior at the end sealed the deal. We will NEVER be coming back, and we'll make sure everyone we know stays far away from this place! read more

Went for lunch on Sunday afternoon after hearing that they have good paella. Croquetas de jamón way too salty. Piquillos with goat cheese was really good. The paella mixta was tasty, but was super, super oily. Once we started scooping the rice onto our plate, we could see tons of oil floating in the pan. Service was really slow. I ordered a glass of cava from Drink menu which was $15 per glass. But when I got home and looked more closely at the receipt, I was charged $19. Overall, disappointed, read more

Loved this place, came with some friends. We had the foccacia and mushroom appetizers and we ordered the seafood and vegetable paellas. Everything was great and very flavorful! Service was great and servers were attentive and kind! Will definitely be back! read more

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A little sad today on the dining experience. The restaurant disappointed today. Server was most likely overwhelmed, forgot one of the dishes and we had to remind that fact when asked about the check, asked for some bread and took over 20 minutes, tapas showed up lukewarm, literally just warm, water refilled only towards time to ask for check. To be fair the arroz negra paella still acceptable. Hopefully this is an one of event, not new routine. read more

Everything was underwhelming except for the salad. Here's the rundown: Albondigas: good flavors but ruined by being served lukewarm Octopus: cooked well but ruined with an extremely sweet brown butter sauce Scallops: oversalted Paella negra: rice not crisped and too oily The salad we tried was fresh and had a good mixture of textures with toasted quinoa Ambience is dim and loud. Service is inattentive read more

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As someone who genuinely loves food and dining out, I wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it's one of those restaurants that mistakes dim lighting and loud chatter for "atmosphere." What it really delivers is a cramped, uncomfortable space where you're practically elbow-to-elbow with strangers while waiting far too long for staff who seem irritated you dared to show up. The service was painfully slow and shockingly unfriendly -- not a smile, not a "how's everything," just a general air of annoyance. You'd think they were doing us a favor by letting us sit there. When the food finally arrived, the presentation was decent, but the portions were laughable -- microscopic even by tapas standards. The flavors were fine, but certainly not worth the attitude or the wait. "Okay" food can't save a place that gets everything else wrong. There are plenty of tapas spots that understand the art of hospitality and balance -- this one is not it. It's all pretense, no warmth, and absolutely no reason to return. read more

The restaurant is modern and chic. The service was excellent. (Only gripe is that they forgot my daughter's drink) We enjoyed all of the dishes we tried. My favorite was the braised beef cheek, but everyone loved the lamb sliders. Make reservations as they are definitely packed and have set timeframes for turning tables around. (We heard the hostess explain this to someone on the phone when we walked in) We will be back to try the paella as the options looked great. read more

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A week later, and I can't stop thinking about how disrespectful the octopus serving was. We got there at 4 pm and they said they wouldn't have octopus til 5pm. We didn't mind the wait because we were with a big party. It's 5:30 pm and they come out with one super skinny tentacle. For $20. Crazy lol. We also thought everything else was mediocre and tiny. 2 stars instead of 1 cus we should have checked Yelp pictures before going. Out fault. read more

Very welcoming Tapas bar with friendly service. We enjoyed a superb weekend lunch with patatas bravas, gambas, croquettes and broccollini. A superb taste of Spain! We will be back to try their wines and Sangria! A hidden Gem! read more

Birthday dinners are so special to me because I can experience new foods surrounded by loved ones. For my birthday, I requested that we dine at La Marcha Tapas Bar because I had never tried paella and had always wanted to! It might've taken me this long, but my dreams came true! My companion made reservations for us which I recommend as the restaurant is popular! Inside is quite spacious with tables spread throughout for different party sizes plus a bar to sit at. It's lively, loud, colorful, and airy. My family came earlier and the staff were kind enough to let them set up decorations and use our birthday plates instead. After ordering, service did seem a bit staggered and we weren't checked on. We came at the perfect time and were able to take advantage of the happy hour and dinner menus. My party and I chose to share the tapas as it's traditional to do so. From the happy hour, we had: Patatas Aioli, Croquetas de Cangrejo, and Croquetas de Bogavante. I enjoyed the cangrejo the most because of the sweet and creamy crab. Everything else was tasty! From the dinner menu, we shared: Patatas Cargadas, Bimi, Gambas, Tocino, Paella Mixta, and Arroz Negro. The paella was phenomenal, a generous portion, and had so much mixed within. We agreed we enjoyed the Arroz Negro the most. I found some dishes to be tastier than others but overall the quality was decent and the food was good! I am extremely grateful to have tried paella and celebrated my birthday at La Marcha. I recommend this restaurant for those looking to enjoy tapa-style fare. Located off San Pablo Ave. there is street parking throughout the neighborhood. The food will have me coming back, especially for happy hour! read more

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I didn't even get a chance to eat inside. The night before, my friend had looked online to make sure there were seats available for us (5 people). And there were a LOT of available reservation times. When we got here around 715pm, the hostess didn't even let us go inside. She stopped us at the door and said they are not seating anyone and all the reservations were full. We thought okay maybe all the reservations from last night booked super fast and it was our bad, even tho we saw empty tables inside. We went back to the car and I searched up the restaurant to find out on OpenTable via their website that ALL the reservations were available, literally from 730 until closing. We were super upset she turned us away and had to drive longer for a place to eat dinner (we were really hungry after the zoo). I was down shove a reservation in her face but my other friends didn't want to see her ever again, I really don't understand establishments like this and I rarely leave one star reviews. But this was unacceptable. This was jan 12 2025 read more