Congratulations; you made it to the Columbia Road Flower Market. But now it's time to eat and every nearby place is packed. Time things right though and a table here is yours for the taking. With Serrano Jambon legs dangling in the street-facing windows, Laxeiro Tapas Bar was the most inviting looking place in the area but a 45-minute wait and a laissez faire seating policy discouraged me from hanging around when hunger first hit. A short time later though, I returned to an abundance of seats and no wait (though it didn't stay that way). Timing is everything. The Spanish menu here is enticing as is the casual, warm feeling of the place. The food, all of it, was good but I can't honestly say that anything stood out as great. Solid and satisfying but not "oh my God"-inducing. A meal such as this, which featured Paella, Boquerones, Albondigas, Shrimp, a cheese plate and more (yes, I overordered - no regrets), pretty much demands an alcohol accompaniment. The wine offerings here are will cause one to linger and I did. Others seemed to be doing the same. Laxeiro Tapas Bar is a great place to finish off a an afternoon over warm food and good wine with someone whose company you enjoy. read more

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Came for lunch after a morning at the Columbia Road Flower Market and squeezed into a 4 seater between the noon and 12:30 slot when breakfast is closing and lunch is not yet open. We skipped the queue to be seated but then it took awhile to order. I would dock a star for how frazzled the service was but the food well made up for it. I thought I was transported back to Spain - the boquerones were a highlight and even the simple Jamon was divine. Perfect saturation of olive oil and dash of tomato. We also had the paella - the rice was perfection - just the right balance of crisp and moist. Then we had the pulpo which was a bit too smoky for my taste but well seasoned. My only regret is not ordering any drinks as we had our two toddlers and needed to keep our wits about us. Must return! read more

My husband and I were at the Columbia Street Flower Market and stumbled upon this quaint restaurant. He wanted to eat here because he saw it was Spanish seafood... The only catch is we were there during breakfast hours. The ambiance: Extremely busy. Guests were eating inside and outside. There were couples of all ages, families, and even an adorable black labradoodle! It was very loud and full of energy the moment we walked in. The food: My husband ordered the Spanish breakfast which consisted of a piece of chorizo, toast, grilled tomato, and some sort of onion tortilla. It was truly mouthwatering good! He shared all of it with me and I honestly wished I had ordered it too. The chorizo is house made and was divine. I ordered fried eggs on toast and they were piping hot and the yolks were just runny enough. He had a latte and I enjoyed fresh squeezed orange juice. I'm a sucker for it every time and this did not disappoint. The service: Everyone working spoke fluent Spanish and English. It felt like a family business. The staff was attentive, helpful, and eager to please. They take both cash and cards, but note if you spend less than £15 there is an additional £1fee. My husband reaaaaaally wanted to go back for dinner but they told us you need to make reservations at least a week in advance. They also mentioned it is a full dining experience during dinner, so set aside at least 2 - 3 hours. Hopefully we can make it back next time we're in London! read more

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Lovely little Spanish/tapas restaurant on Columbia Road. It's small, warmly decorated and a great place for a convivial dinner with family, friends, and loved ones. When you can fill your table with tiny plates of food and pitchers of sangria, how can you not enjoy your dining experience? We had a delicious paella for 2 - way more than enough for two people - but that's probably because we started with garlic mushrooms, a spinach and cheese crepe, a white bean salad with cheese and tomatoes, fresh seasonal asparagus, and an iberian pork shoulder. Don't worry, there were 5 of us, and everything was delicious. Best of all, the people were so friendly - we were starving and really loved the look of the place, but every table was reserved. They ended up shifting around some tables and putting some outside and squeezing us in. So kind of them! The crema catalana was delicious and rich, and the fresh coffee ice cream had shades of hazelnut. They were out of the homemade rice pudding, so I will have to return. You can entice me anywhere with promises of pudding. read more

Went there on a Friday night with my friend. We did not have reservation and it was almost fully booked. Luckily we've got a seat. The service was great. The Sangria was really nice. I do like most of the tapas that we ordered but I'm not sure about the steak. However I do really like this place I'll definitely come again. read more

One of the best tapas restaurants in London. Very friendly welcome and olives are provided to your table with your drinks. Ordered a selection of dishes off the menu, would really recommend the octopus with paprika, Serrano ham croquets, Iberico ribs (could easily demolish a whole potion to myself), Padron peppers and potato omelette. Average price for any tapas restaurant, I can't wait to go back, I highly recommend! read more

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Had a really nice dinner here, with friendly service and a small cozy dining room. The owners helped us choose our dishes, telling us what was fresh and available, and helped us pick a wine. We had the octopus, lamb, ox cheeks, pimientos de padrón and garlic shrimp. They brought everything out pretty much at once, which wasn't super convenient but that's how they were fired in the kitchen. The best were the octopus and lamb, which had a nice sauce. The bread and olive oil at the beginning wee really nice. The portions were pretty fair and you could tell the quality was good. Bonus points for having one house cat, and two cats loitering on the tables outside. read more

AMAZING FOOD for great prices. Dessert was sooo good too. Recommendations: Sangria, BBQ Sardines, Sauteed Baby Squid with Chorizo , , Pisto: roasted vegetables with fried egg. Homemade cheesecake, topped with homemade apricot jam and the dessert croquettes (Croquetas Dulces de Chocolate ) Cons: skip the Presa Iberico - BBQ Iberico Shoulder of Pork...It was tender but I've had better. read more

Unlike other reviewers, I took a star I was going to give this restaurant away because of their rude and unprofessional staff. Seriously if our sour-puss waitress rolled her eyes at us one more time (um, for being 2 people and not 4 and for gee, ordering food) it would have been difficult to keep my cool. Even the woman whom I would take as the matron of the establishment was far from polite when "asking" (more like demanding) us to move to the other 2 seats on the table so they could seat 2 other guests. Yes I get it, you want to make sure you can fit in as many bodies as possible during your busy Sunday and us moving over makes sense in your mind... however it's quite possible and should be expected to request this of your patrons without being downright nasty about it especially when your patrons are not giving you attitude too (a simple, would you please mind sitting at the other two seats would have been soooo fine). I think I'll try to go again on a not so busy day (can't imagine them being so packed except for Sundays) since the food was actually quite good. It's a shame, I'd like to rate it better because I did quite enjoy my tapas (peppercorn sauce steak is phenomenal) but unfortunately food alone does not a dining out experience make. Hopefully the next time will be a happier occasion! read more

Dishes seemed surprisingly expensive... Probably £7-8 per tapas plate? Plus £2 for bread! Portions were very generous though, so that made it more worthwhile. Spinach crepe was good, but had a goat-like cheese. Potato tortilla was pretty typical. White chorizo was delicious. All in all, not too bad for going into the first restaurant with seating available on a Columbia Road Flower Market Sunday. read more

I've had many an evening - and birthday - with friends here. Definitely one of my five favourite places to eat in London. I always want the whole menu, but to tackle more than three dishes is rather greedy. And I absolutely have to have the broad beans with manchego in a saffron sauce, so that only leaves me two other options (which become three, because I can't help it). I love the white chorizo, and the chorizo in red wine. And the barbecued fish dishes. And the house Rioja ('oh just one more bottle then, go on...). Service is really friendly and frantic, and they have the most gorgeous, luxuriant white cat that has the run of the place. The only thing that's slightly annoying is that you can only choose from the early sitting, around 7ish, or the 9.15 sitting, which is a bit late. But a few drinks in the Nelson's before make for a perfect evening. read more

A fixture in Columbia Road for years now -- this place is small and quaint and serves primarily spanish "tapas". The decor is tiled and spanish like and the family run business is friendly and nice. I love a bit of Sangria even in the winter and always order a pitcher with great hopes - but somehow always feel a little let down on the sangria side of things -- maybe too much juice or oranges but it never feels heady or heavy enough -- The food too I keep going back to because I think I like the idea of "tapas".Good chorizo is amazing -- and once again I feel a bit let down- it feels like it could be better .... Of course the simpler solution is to put more wine in the sangria !! I m sure not to be disappointed again !! read more

It's always nice to stop off for some tapas after a trip to Columbia Road flower market on a Sunday (if you can get a seat!). It's also open during the week, for those who can reach it. It's just about walkable from Shoreditch in an extended lunch hour. A favourite dish of mine is Pimientos de Padron. Take a gamble on these little green peppers fried in salt one in a handful will pack a punch. But it's a game of Spanish roulette I love to play. Wash everything down with a glass (or bottle!) of white rioja. I dropped in with my sister recently to celebrate my birthday and we had a very pleasant lunch. I'm sure I'll be back again before too long. read more

In fact, a sunny Sunday ramble through the Columbia Road Flower Market with pit stop at this phenomenal Spanish restaurant is one of my favourite ways to spend some time with friends. Lunch (http://londonist.com/2007/09/whats_for_lunch_20.php) here is a treat! I love the grilled sardines, the boquerones and pretty much everything I've had on the menu here ... especially when washed down with a jug of sangria with some good company. Thinking about it, I haven't been back to Laxeiro in quite some time. YIKES! With sunny days and springtime here, I gotta get back soon! read more

Lovely but tiny tapas bar you should book. Perfect with a Sunday visit to the market. Best to come with friends so you can sample the menu widely. The barbecue fish and meats are our pick but you cannot really go wrong. It gets busy but the staff are friendly and helpful. A table on the pavement outside on a summer evening with rioja flowing just lovely. read more

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Put it this way, I went here last night for dinner for some decent Tapas after returning from a trip to Spain!! The only thing that will drive you nuts about this place is what the hell to order because its all so good....... my partner is fairly fussy when it comes to food and this morning he is still talking about how good it was. Its an easy evening out, it isn't cheap but why should it be its really good food! It won't break the bank and as long as your in good company, it should be a good night. read more

We wandered in here during the Columbia Road Flower Market (lovely, by the way). We ordered three "sandwiches". Or as they actually were, giant hamburger buns with either fried egg or two slabs of cheese thrown in. Maybe there are other nice things there, but I'm not going to risk it after this! read more

Really friendly/cosy family-run place. Great food, good value, great drink selection too - not just wine but some really cool after-dinner liqueurs! read more

On food alone I would give it 3 stars, but ambience and the staff push it up to 4! Thee is a good selection of meat and fish tapas dishes, but think they do with a wider selection of vegetarian dishes. I particularly recommend the adobo (white fish in batter with aioli!) and the sardines - super delicious! If you have room for dessert at the end, try the croquetas dulces de chocolate - mini donuts filled with chocolate! read more

Really delicious food. We had the Pistou and the Tortilla and a couple of salads and all was really tasty. Really cosy and buzzy as well - will be back read more

This place is amazing! Staying nearby at an airbnb and my lovely host recommended it. We got there late one night and they were about an hour away from closing, so I was grateful that we just got in. We had a light bit of food, the broad beans and manchego (amazing party in my mouth), the croquettes con jamon, some lovely wine, and two desserts. The value was nice, the service was courteous and prompt, and my tastebuds and tummy were happy. One of the best places I ate in London while I was visiting. read more

This is a wonderful, great-value, Spanish-run Tapas bar in Columbia Road, Hackney. Go when the flower market is closed! It's small,so a good idea to book. On arriving, you may think what sort of place is this?, since it looks a bit down at heel. Don't worry, since the food and service are brilliant. The food is chalked up on a board, and changes with availability of ingredients. That has to be a good thing. It can get noisy, but in a sociable way, just like in Seville. Give it a try. You'll love it - and be amazed at the tiny amount on the bill. read more

I went to this restaurant a couple of months ago and forgot to write a review. By far one of the best little restaurants in Hackney. The food was superb in a very simple friendly restaurant. I'm not a big foodie but my partner is and she ordered a selection of food that was all really amazing. I couldn't find a fault with anything and will definitely be going here on a regular basis. I regret not making a note of the wine we ordered but it was a very tasty red for a good price. The setting is very intimate although they were pretty busy when we were there and all the tables were full. I don't think you can book but we just waited for a table at The Royal Oak for 40 mins. read more

Fantastic food and gracious service. Don't miss the melt-in-your-mouth Iberico ribs, or the beautiful mussels. Wish I could go weekly and try everything on the menu, but if you're in London for a holiday be sure to at least make Laxeiro part of your Sunday Columbia Road Flower Market visit. read more

I've started going here regularly. It's a great 'local' restaurant and excellent situated for hitting shoreditch or brick lane afterwards. I don't get why people have said the dishes are expensive?? for £15-£20 per person you can eat and have wine and pudding. I don't see that as expensive. Anyway if you go, try The Iberico WIld Pork. It's amazing!! also the Pimientos de Padron are perfect, with salt flakes spread over the tops. The staff are always helpful too if you like your wine as I do. They never fail with their suggestions. I generally tend to go on a week day, Thats the best time!! Sundays are just too busy and full of people who want to escape from the busy flower market. Weekdays in when the regulars go. The vibe is much better!! Warm boisterous and friendly!! read more

Been to this cute little tapas restaurant twice and both times our taste buds were blissed out. When ordering we asked for specialities of the house so got to try delicacies we may not have picked out by ourselves. The 'pimientos de padron' (little Spanish bell peppers), octopus with paprika, beans con manchego and the chorizo are particularly memorable. The seafood paella was perfect, the cava crisp and dry but make sure you leave room for crema catalana. There's a very good choice of liquors too if you enjoy a digestivo. read more

The worst Churros and hot chocolate in London. Nasty undercooked, salty churros and watery hot chocolate out of a carton - yep it was poured out in plain view. Both are very very easy to make, and signature Spanish snacks - very disappointing read more

Best Spanish food I've had outside of Spain! Every so often I get a serious hankering for croquettes. I don't like any of these newfangled seafood ones or anything else but traditional jamon, and I was not disappointed. WOW, just the way they should be: creamy on the inside, a bit of crunch on the outside, and amazing flavour! I also had the barbecued courgette with rosemary manchego & honey. Another wow--a taste combination I'd never experienced. My friend had the Gambas al Ajillo. No skimping on the garlic or oil. Fabulous! We arrived early so there was no issue with getting seated. Service was friendly and prompt. I can't wait until the next time I'm in the neighbourhood. In fact, I'll be dreaming about it! read more

The paella was horrible which i had today I eat all cost is £21.50 alot of money no pemintos none the worse paella in london :-)

Food was excellent and although we had a bit of trouble communicating with the wait staff. They get an a plus for effort. The atmosphere was great and intimate. Definitely recommend this. read more

Great food, honest, no fuss and tasty. Fab service. Just go.

Lovely meal I've had every time I've visited! Home made, genuine Spanish tapas in a cosy little restaurant which is clean and pleasantly decorated in a lovely street. Some good wines on the menu and great variety of both meat and fish. Great people running the place! Make u feel at home! read more