The good: Red Sangria Fried Eggplant Bread Basket Shrimp Our waitress was sweet! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is large with lots of tables but the heat was very high and sort of uncomfortable the night we visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was not impressed with the following dishes: Meatballs Stuffed dates Calamari Not rush to come back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was our first time at La Tienda, and what a treat! This tapas restaurant felt like we were in a Spanish village.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went for lunch and shared the daily paella, which was shrimp and chorizo. We also shared the potato tapas dish, Patatas Bravas. Both were excellent! The red sangria was good. I thought it was a little sweet, but my husband didn't. Our server, Claudia, was super friendly and knowledgeable. In addition to the restaurant, they have a shop where you can purchase wine, olives, and assorted Spanish specialties, dishes, and glassware. Parking is free and available in front. read more

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This spot is a bit Expensive ... but has some great options. The Stock was low... the food and gift section used to have much more inventory and has since dwindled down to just a few items, many of which you can get on Amazon cheaper. The fresh products, hams and cheeses is the deli case are worth a gander. We did buy some cookies, olive oil, and candy. It would be nice if they had empanadas on the menu... we had just visited Spain and were looking forward to some authentic food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building itself is very cool and rustic, and the restaurant area is welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cool restaurant just outside central Williamsburg.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is made up of several different rooms. We were in the room with the bar, which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had already eaten a hearty lunch that day, so the small plates were perfect. We started with the apple salad. The blue cheese in the salad was delicious. Very strong, which is what I like. It maybe could have used some more dressing though. Next came the sautéed shrimp. A simple preparation with plenty of garlic. Then came the chicken kebabs and the patatas bravas. The kebabs were fine. Maybe my favorite dish of the night was the patatas bravas. I loved the smoked paprika in the dish. I need to buy some of that for home! Finally, we got the fried eggplant with honey. That dish was spot-on. The eggplant was sliced paper thin and was nice and crunchy. We were worried about the addition of honey, but it really worked. I will definitely come back here next time I'm in the area. I give it 4 stars because the food, while tasty, wasn't at the "wow, this is incredible" level. But it was a very good showing. read more

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On the 4th of July, while in Colonial Williamsburg, I decided to try La Tienda for a special tapas dinner based on a local's suggestion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beautiful weather enhanced the patio dining experience, and the host was very accommodating in moving my table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tapas portions were satisfying, though I found the dishes leaned towards the saltier side. I tried the lamb meatball paella special, which I thought was lacking in flavor. However, the service was outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]La Tienda is ideal for a leisurely dinner with scenic views, but the pricing is a bit steep.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Lamb Paella - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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We really enjoyed the food and the service was fantastic! It had a nice cozy atmosphere and the store had some great deals as well... read more

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Yesterday I was in Williamsburg and came upon this restaurant. I had not had authentic Spanish food in 30+ years. I was delightfully pleased with my tapas dishes. I ordered garlic, shrimp and mussels in a fennel sauce, as well as some bread with olives. And afterwards I had flan for dessert. Everything was beautifully presented, and my dishes had their own unique flavor. I would definitely come back and bring a friend.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was lovely and the service was top-notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We have now eaten here twice. It was so good the first time that we drove an hour to eat here the second time. We will definitely be back. The bread and olives is amazing. It's imported from Spain and of the best olive oil I've ever had. In the US or abroad. The meat balls were so flavorful. I could eat the sauce like a soup. I have no complaints about any of the food we've had. Any one who says if you would like this if you've been to Spain is completely wrong. I've been to Spain. Spent months there at times and this place is great. Every tapas place in Spain has a slightly different menu. It's one of the things that makes tapas fun in Spain. If you like or are interested in tapas this is definitely the best tapas in Hampton Roads. read more

Huge fan of La Tienda. I always drive past this spot but always seem to forget to go there. Finally, with some folks in town, we decided to give it a try. Glad we did!!! This place is best suited for groups of 4 or less as the goal is everyone gets a small plate and then it gets passed around the table. We had three in our party and sampled a bunch of different things on the menu. My favorite by a mile was the bacon wrapped dates with stuffed cheese. I think I could've eaten 100 of these things. They are so good and I would come back just to get this dish. My other highlight was the lightly fried eggplant (pictured). It comes drizzled in honey. This light dish is very tasty. The bread and olive oil is good but pretty basic. The shrimp is also good and the sauce base acts as a great vessel to dip the bread in. Among other things we ordered, the mussels present a great value as you get a lot of them and they taste nice and fresh. The Rellenos were also good but not as great an option for sharing if you have more than three. Finally, the sliced chorizo was fine. I wouldn't get it again. For desert they were unfortunately out of the cheesecake so we got the almond cake. It was light with some nice lemon/orange zest on top. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, I love this place. It is a great date spot or small group special occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Shrimp - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

La Tienda is what Spanish cuisine dreams are made of. We had an assortment of tapas; bread and olives, patatas bravas, albondigas, la paella del dia, and churros. We tasted the red and white sangrias. The flavors of each dish and the sangrias paired perfectly. Each dish had distinct flavors. We will absolutely be back to visit again and try more tantalizing tapas. Our server, Daniella, was absolutely wonderful and made each moment special. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance made us feel like we are in a Spanish courtyard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Churros w caramel sauce and chocolate sauce - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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So very nice. We had a yelp free appetizer. Everything was yummy. Was not a huge fan of the meatballs but i think it was just not my thing.we had the Ham and cheese sticks...so yummy. Olives and bread , eggplants. the Wine was amazing but I will say my first glass had half as much as the second one. I would go back for sure though. A fun night out.Next time I may shop for some Spanish wine read more

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Looked forward to it. Daughter starting W&M the next day. Had reservations for three. Unfortunately, they screwed up the reservation and only saved us a table for two. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Offered to seat us a the bar, which was too loud and also impractical for sharing tapa.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The host was a sullen and mumbly teenager who didn't seem to care that our dinner plans were ruined. We ended up having to drive to someplace else. Boo on La Tienda! read more

Amazing place to relax after a massage or quaint for a nice date with your significant other. When the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio! First, I suggest starting with a pitcher of Sangria...if you're not driving get the LARGE. I prefer the red sangria, the wife loves the red and white. We always get the bread and olive basket...the bread is always fresh and is right out of the oven. The olives have seeds but are amazeballs! Second item is the Gambas al Ajillo...shrimp in a special sauce, garlic etc...this sauce is perfect for dinching the fresh bread! These first items are a must order each and every time you visit..just saying. First time trying the Croquetas jamon y manchego...croquette's were so good, there is tiny amounts of ham in it, and more fattyness than I like. i would suggest less fattyness and more ham in the croquesttes. Taste was amazing though. The last but of details on this review is the service...absolutely impeccable service, Thank You Susan W, for the amazeball service and kindness you provide each and every visit. read more

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Our ladies gathered here for our luncheon and we were able to socialize and dine all together. They were very accommodating and even provided separate checks. Three of us shared the daily special Paella which was Chicken and Shrimp along with the Bocadillo, Jamon and Manchego. We were so pleased to share the eggplant that was lightly breaded and fried with honey added to it. Amazing time together. Liam took such excellent care of all of us! read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

What a gem in Williamsburg. Came on a Saturday afternoon and sat outside on the patio. We arrived right when La Tienda opened and there was a lining forming at the front door waiting. Service was a little slow but seemed they likely weren't staffed for as many people dining. We didn't mind the leisurely lunch sipping sangria (a must try) and snacking through their menu. I can't wait to go back and try the Paella. The stuffed peppers were our favorite and keep the garlic shrimp to dunk your bread in the sauce. read more

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Nothing i had was good, from the Fresca gin and tonic to the soup, eggplant mussels, etc. Either bad or mediocre. How do you make a bad gin and tonic? If you go here, don't say i didn't warn you. Personnel was fine. read more

My friends and I came here for a late dinner and we split a pitcher of the red sangria which was yummy. Our server was super nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't that crowded which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tapas plates we got were the meatballs which were yummy, the potatoes which were good, eggplants were way too salty, spinach and corn which wasn't bad, and the stars wrapped in bacon which were not the best. read more

Called to make a reservation for 7 people and was told by a young man, they were short staff and were already full, it is now 4:30 and were not going to open another room to handle any more customers!!!!!! Suggested I pick another place/!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are looking for a wonderful experience to share with friends and family this is a great place to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It has a large variety of tapas items as well dinner fare. The food is excellent and don't miss out on the Sangria and wine specials. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also a patio for those of you who enjoy a romantic evening in the night time air.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Grilled scallops with bacon and a corn chowder. If they are offering this as a special do not pass it up! - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

As they say in Spain, "eating without working should not be tolerated." Therefore, we worked hard all week to drive to Williamsburg to find a hidden gem to eat. Special thanks to Trinity, the hostess, for accommodating us while the restaurant was busy and short staffed. She did a great job setting good expectations while we waited and checked us out for items we bought at the market; she even took our order for food and wine before our table was ready. Communication between Trinity and the waitress was superb as the food and wine came out steadily as we enjoyed each other's company! I love the decor at this restaurant from the colorful plates on the table to the paintings on the wall and Jamon hanging over the fireplace in the store market area; not to mention all of the food items you can buy from saffron to a whole paella kit. If we lived in the area, we would be regulars to buy the jamon, chorizos, cheese and wine. Can't wait to go home and try to make a paella! The Carolina shrimps were large and cooked just right in the savory white wine sauce with plenty of garlic sprinkled with parsley and dried pepper flakes topped with with a piece of Galacian bread. Paired with the Albariño Nessa was perfect as the lemon and citrus notes really enhanced the flavor of the Gambas shrimps and other seafood tapas! The steamed clams were cooked just right and not too chewy with plenty if chorizo to compliment the flavors topped with lots of garlic, onions and peppers. Finally, the chicken and chorizo paella came out and didn't disappoint as the calasparra rice soaked up the savory juices with the smoked paprika given the paella some heat with a decadent mix of saffron to color the rice yellow complemented by the green beans and red piquillo peppers! Can't wait to come back again to try the seafood paella, jamon, cheeses and cured meats! Maybe we will get a chance to eat outdoors and imagine we are back in Spain! Pro tip: Plenty of parking in the back and watch out for the speed trap nearby with a 35mph zone read more

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We had delicious food here. You need a reservation but it's worth it! Our favs were the eggplant, seafood paella, bacon wrapped dates, spinach chickpeas and shrimps. We also had potatoes bravas, mussels, bread and olives. The flan was yummy and our espressos and cappuccinos were delicious! read more

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Absolutely recommend as this place transforms you to Spain! This is our go to spot in Williamsburg. Tried several of their dishes, all excellent! Garlic shrimp (and they mean garlic) is a must if you love seafood. I'd recommend ordering some bread with it as this tapa does not come with it and you will need to soak up the delicious sauce they are cooked in. We order the olive and bread appetizer with it, olives are very good, but not pitted, kept in mind. Can also get bread rubbed with garlic and tomato, so tasty! The other must is the eggplant tapa, fried but paper thin with a drizzle of honey. Have never seen or tried anything like this before anywhere else, so unique and flavorful! Other tapas and foods we tried here and all are absolutely delicious (in order of preference): chicken kabobs, tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned, fried potatoes, fried ham croquettes, crunchy outside with melt in your mouth filling, sautéed mushrooms, so good, special of the day soup, mine was ham and bean, pork meatballs as a tapa or as a half sandwich, ham (jamon) half sandwich, kid friendly, if needed, baked piquillo peppers and of course, paella. Their wine list is pretty extensive and they have excellent red wine, though their sangria is popular. Almond cake and churros are the best if you can still eat dessert after all the other food. I can not say enough how much we enjoy this place. The staff is great, very helpful and friendly, the atmosphere is just perfect, they do have outside seating too, on a gorgeous day, it is perfection, and the prices are just right, especially for the quality of food. I do not have pictures of all the food we've tried here as we were enjoying ourselves too much. read more

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Been wanting to try, and called to see if there was a wait and was told we could walk in at 8 no problem, we walk in told by an extremely rude guy it would be 45 minutes for them to sit the table?? So we said no they closed at 9? I called when we got back in the car to ask if there was a wait and they said no come on in.. so someone else needs to be at the hostess stand sounded like he just didn't want to seat anyone else. read more

My husband was craving food from Spain and ask me if I wanted to venture onto the peninsula. Located in Williamsburg, close to Jamestown. Tapas means shareable plate or snack from Spain. We wanted to trying everything, but we had to hold back. We began with the Gaspacho. Such a fresh start to our experience. My husband works outdoors and he really love it. You could really taste all the ingredients including the refreshing cucumber. Then we had Pan con Tomate, which is Galician bread rubbed with tomato, olive oil, and garlic. We ordered the single serving paella, which was a prefect sharing. We also tried to Moroccan seasoned steak. And for dessert we had the caramel cake. Can't wait to come back and bring the family read more

I LOVE La Tienda! We celebrated Thanksgiving in Spain two years ago with a jamon feast so we wanted to re-create that for our Easter celebration this year with stay-at-home orders and COVID-19. We got the jamon iberico and jamon iberico de bellota. I absolutely loved the nutty and acorn taste of the bellota. It just melted in my mouth like butter. The jamon iberico was delightful - nutty like cheese and such a great mouth-feel. We also ordered the razor clams and padron peppers from La Tienda. I didn't know how well I could re-create the char on the peppers at home, but I just followed the instructions and they turned out scrumptious. It's always a gamble to see which ones will be extra spicy and which ones will be sweet. We had a feast with some home-made foccacia and some olives to the mix. I've never visited the store front, but all my past orders have been great. The shipping is always prompt and the quality is amazing. Plus, you can't beat the value of how much jamon you can have... like being back in Spain! If you want to treat yourself, La Tienda is the way to go! read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

We didn't get as far as the food because the service was not service. We were seated. We asked for a menu. We had questions about the menu and got answers that said," well I think," So we told the server we'd like to think as well. He went to the bar to serve the one and only other person in the restaurant. We never saw him again, so we quietly walked out the side door. I was there about three years ago and it just wasn't like that it was 4 or 5 star. Very saddened by this read more

Great variety on the menu, some things better than others. Carson was great and have no complaints on service. Calamari was not great, and ham and cheese croquettes were good but very little ham. Paella was good as was chicken skewers and lentil salad. read more

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Love tapas style food - vegetarian friendly. Had papas bravas, eggplant with honey and wonderful sangria. Yummy churros as well with the thick chocolate!! Others at the table had meatballs & shrimp and said they were good. Had an awesome service too, attentive and informative! read more

The food is amazing don't miss the sangria or the Gambas en ajillo. Don't be afraid to try new dishes. read more

La Tienda Tapas Bar - A cappuccino for my friend an express for me and flan for dessert. - Spanish Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Waitress was very professional , she has a lot of tables on her own and still gave us a good service. The food was good and tasty tapas sizes were good. read more

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Almost everyday they offer a special. Thursday's are half off desserts after 4pm and also a special on Sangria. This was my first time enjoying this restaurant with a friend. Everything we ordered was amazing especially the eggplant I highly recommend even if you are a big meat person. If you like savory this dish is especially for you. They also made our sprite fancy by adding fruit to it. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to our server. She was nice and an older lady but some comments she made rubbed us wrong. We tried ordering our dishes in the Spanish words that were on the menu. She said to us no say it in English even if someone who fluenty speaks Spanish tries to order she tells them to speak English because they are in America. I thought this was a bit rude to say especially working at a SPANISH tapas restaurant. Overall, I'd love to try more dishes. read more

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This place was my fav place in Williamsburg, not anymore. The service was non existence. We didn't see our waitress, maybe 3x. We didnt have water for about 10-15 mins and We had to ask someone else if we can get water. And that took a while so finally, I asked the host for water Food is just ok this time around and one of my fav thing to get is the fried eggplants. They are usually the big ones but this time they were pretty small. I guess to them, it doesnt matter if they are small or big ~ they will serve the same amount and They will still charge you the same. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Noisy, but you can't help that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was excellent and the sangria is worth the time it takes to make it! We will return! read more

Love! If you wish to get off the tourist track AND have a great meal, just go While one may not think sitting outside near a parking lot is a good idea- it is. Weather permitting of course We found the sangria lovely and drank most- which is saying something for us! We're lucky to live in the 'Burg and can go as often as we wish read more

Very romantic vibe inside and also very nice outdoor area in the summer time. Wed they have sangaria discount and drinks are very nice. Pretty good paella and calamari. read more

Great food and an amazing ambience. Really enjoyed our time here. We loved the food and the charm of this local restaurant. Our server (Karen) was so welcoming and very informative. She walked us through the menu and concept of the restaurant. We went with three small plates and a small paella, it was the perfect amount of food. Make sure to save room for the almond torta, it was by far the tastiest part of the night. read more

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This wasn't our first time at La Tienda so we thought it would be a terrific experience for our visiting guests. We booked a table for eight a prepared for a wonderful time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although we requested the sitting room, we were seated elsewhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then the horrors began. After taking our drink orders, we e expected our dinner orders to follow when the drinks arrived. When we got our drinks after a very, very long wait, the waiter disappeared. When he finally returned, and took our tappas orders for the entire table. We waited quite a while (about 15 mintues) when he returned with two of the orders. Fortuantely tapas are sharing type of a serving although small servings, we shared. We expected our other folks orders to arrive shortly. They didn't. Finally I got up searching for the waiter and told him about our horrible wait (now about 45 minuttes!) and we were thing of leaving. He said they were under staffed. This was the festive holiday season and staffing should have anticipated their work load. Finally only partially order was again completed. The paella arrived at the very last. Our orders were only doled out piecemeal to everyone at the table This is not how a joyous dinner that all the guests could share. The food was OK and the waiter gaves us a 20 percent break, but that didn't make up for the lack of service, we would have ordered more if things things weren't so glacial. Upon leaving I requested to talk to the manager. The boy (young teenager) at the register said there was not one there. I asked for the owners name, he did not know, I asked for a business card of La Tienda and he looked but could not find any. Wow, what an unpleasant experience and with all of our out of town friends. You can treat tourists like that but locals are repeat customers (us) and our friends are always asking for dining recommendations. Needless to say, it will be our last visit. read more

Came here with my husband for our anniversary dinner on a Wednesday evening. We had a 6:30 reservation but we arrived at 5:45 and they seated us right away. You first enter through the store part and they walk you to the dining area. The dining room is small but intimate. There was a good amount of people in the room for a Wednesday evening. We started off with the horchata drink and my husband got a beer. I didn't like the horchata, all I could taste was alcohol. I should've gotten the sangria which was on special for 50% off a pitcher on Wednesday's. We ordered calamari, seafood paella and churros for dessert. The calamari was delicious! It was had great seasoning and was extra crispy! The paella was a big dish that could be shared with 3-4 people. They were very generous with the seafood and had very big sized shrimp in it. It had a fishy taste that I didn't like but overall it wasn't bad. We finished with churros. The churro was ok, I personally like the ones at Costco better but the chocolate dip... OMG it was to die for! I kept dipping my finger in it after I finished the churros. Our waitress was friendly and was very helpful. Service was good and I have no complaints. I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Loved the cute little store as well. Will definitely be back to try more of the tapas. read more

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Made a reservation for 3 at 5pm on Saturday for my fiancée's birthday. Seated right away. Very friendly staff and a very vintage/foreign look on the inside. Started with happy hour sangria. Option for red or white. Very strong and worth it. The winner of the night was the patatas bravas. The aioli was super creamy and delicious. Croquetas were a close second. Deep fried cheesy/ham filled potato. The garlic bread was third! A nice toast with sensational garlic/butter flavors. The special chicharrones were definitely a hit for the table too. They came out still popping and warm. Also not pictured was the pork belly which was delicious and then the shrimp with garlic butter were very good too. 10/10 would go back again. read more

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everything about La Tienda is amazing. the food, the service, the atmosphere. Try the eggplant, and the gambas with bread and olives.