I love Spanish tapas and the only way you'll get more authentic tapas than Los Malinos is by going to Spin. The portions are bountiful and the food is really good. We did four tapas and a liter of sangria for dinner and left very satisfied. The sangria is delicious and I've only had better in Valencia, Spain. I would definitely be a regular if I was a local and highly regarded it for anyone in the area. read more

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Could not be more disappointed! Today was my birthday and I'm spending the weekend in London with my mum. A lovely day with brunch in London and a show followed by what was meant to be a lovely Spanish tapas. Issues 1 - when we got there we had booked for 7pm but there were no tables free. The way they looked was as if they hadn't reserved our table. We were asked if we wanted to sit down in the basement bit which was ok but not much atmosphere. Not great when it was booked weeks ago and booked under birthday celebrations. Issue 2 - the service was very slow. We ordered half a bottle of wine and tap water. The wine took 10+ minutes and no water. We said we were ready for food so she said she'd be 1 minute. 10 minutes later she returned. We had to ask again for the tap water. In the middle of eating the waitress also put her handed over the pouring part of the jug to check if there was water left... why would you touch it? Issue 3 - the table behind us who ordered after us get received all their food first .. where was ours? 10 minutes later she tried to give them one of our dishes, then we finally got it. But that was it. Fed up of waiting for the rest we ate the one tapas and then I complained to the waitress that it was now nearly an hour and 15 minutes since we ordered and we had got one dish! Issue 4- 10 minutes after my complaint about the time she came over to tell us one of the 4 dishes we ordered wasn't available. This was an hour and 20 minutes after we ordered! Ridiculous! We ordered a different choice; to be told a few minutes later this was available either. What Spanish tapas restaurant doesn't have chorizo...? ‍10 minutes later the rest of our food arrived, one hot, one rarely luke warm. Issue 5- a Spanish tapas meal, with 3 dishes and wine took 2 hours!!!! 2 hours!! Issue 6- I wanted to speak to the manager about the service, being put downstairs, the time to get food. His response, well that dish is popular... why take an hour and 20 minutes to tell me it isn't available! The rest he brushed aside and didn't have time for us. We paid the full bill, we got nothing as an apology and even were given a bill with a service charge on which we asked to be taken off! To still no apology and a disgusted look. I will absolutely not come here again, nor will I recommend it to anyone else. Absolutely appalling service and not an ounce of accountability or apology! read more

One of my favorite tapas ever!! Maybe besides Spain. It is reasonably priced and each dish I've gotten is truly delicious. The sangria is also really great. The service is quick and they are very nice. It is quite small and busy so make a reservation if you can. The decor is really cute and makes you feel like you're in Spain. The outside is very unassuming, but definitely give it a try. read more

I finally found my go-to tapas restaurant! Best tapas I have had outside of Spain. I made reservations for 8:30pm on a Saturday because I had been told this family owned Spanish restaurant gets massively busy, and they were right. From the moment we walked in, people flowed in and out, each greeted warmly by the staff. We had a bit of everything: chorizo in wine, Padron peppers, pulpo (octopus with paprika), gambas (prawns), patatas bravas, tomato salad (made just like they do in Barcelona), grilled sardines with fresh squeezed lemon, and albondigas (meatballs). My favourite were the anchovies in vinegar, topped with bits of garlic. I never would've thought I loved anchovies until I started travelling to Spain. My GOD, this place is legit. We finished with crema Catalana which is just as good as I have had in Barca, and they even had arroz con leech which made me so nostalgic thinking about my childhood. It was creamy and cinnamony sweet just like my grandma used to make. I love this place so much. read more

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Had been meaning to try this place for a long time as it's round the corner from my flat. So I popped in the other day for lunch, as I had just returned to London and had no food in my fridge, except for a block of expired cheese. It wasn't particularly busy so they could easily accomodate my lonesome self. I opted for padron peppers, fried white bait and stuffed artichokes and all arrived quite promptly. Padron peppers were good (hard to go wrong) and the fried white bait were pretty much the same as what I've had on the beach in Marbella. However the stuffed artichokes were somewhat disappointed. The sauce etc was nice, but they had quite clearly used tinned artichokes so they were just too squishy and watery for me. To finish, I ordered a coffee. The waiter asked what kind, and as I have no idea what all thr different coffee names are, I just looked at him with befuddlement "er, with milk?". I was pleased with what I was served. I was then surprised to receive a 20% discount. I thought it might have been a pity discount to the lonely diner, but it turns out they give a discount for lunchtime. I shall be returning for another lunch there :) read more

I've walked past Los Molinos nearly everyday for a year. Last week we decided to finally try it out... And the only thing I regretted was waiting so long to come here! We came here on a Tuesday night around 7pm without reservations. While the restaurant wasn't packed, the majority of the tables were filled. We ordered the calamari, white bait, potatoes and aioli, stuffed mushrooms, and chorizo. All the dishes were outstanding but the calamari in particular was amazing. I would come back just for the calamari! This is definitely a gem of Brook Green! read more

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This is tough, I wanted to go 5 stars as some things here were really very amazing and the service was excellent. I bet if I could be a "regular" here instead of just going twice while on vacation I wold bump them up, but lets say 4.5 stars between you and me. Just a couple of dishes that were off. The fact that I had dinner here twice while in London for a week should tell you enough right there no matter what the "star" ratting is. Service was very friend and helpful. So a plus right there. The favorite things for sure was the baby eels. I've never had these, heard about them and had to try and very happy I did. The texture is like a good pasta, but with a good garlic and fish undertones, in a good way. Nicely done and I'm sure a tricky ingredient to work with. Other stables like Sardines and anchovies were great. The white bean stew is excellent. Also they had a blood sausage special while we were there and that was excellent as well. Even if you are not a blood sausage fan, these were very approachable and flavorful. The tomato salad really works or doesn't based on how good the tomatoes are, so keep that in mind and what the season is. But they were yummy while we were there. Also, had a special scallops dish, which just didn't work. it was like an asian sweet chili sauce was on the shallops and it was just odd. Also, stay away form the fried sweet potatoes. I know other people have commented on the patties bravas, I didn't have them, but looking at other tables who did made me glad I didn't. But there are so many other good things on the menu, it really doesn't matter. Get something you've not tried and maybe you'll have a new favorite. Wine list had some nice things and reasonably priced as well. I know I'll be back anytime in London, so why don't you go give it a try? read more

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This is the best tapas I've had in London. It's small and crowded, with a handful of upstairs tables and a downstairs that's surprisingly bright (thanks to some effective use of windows). The decor is just Spanish enough without being over-the-top. The staff that runs the place is all very obviously Spanish as well. The food was delicious. The marinated manzanilla olives tasted sweet and buttery. The calamares a la plancha were tender and juicy, and the grilled sardines crisp and yummy. The chorizo al vino, escalivada, and pan con tomate were all very tasty too. We got both the specials they had - one potatoes with chorizo, the other some sort of omelette - and they were both excellent. For dessert I had a tarta de santiago. Wine list was good. I don't remember what bottle our table ordered (and quickly consumed), but it was very nice. The full food and wine menu is available on their website. Service was very good, friendly and quick. Four of us ate until we were full, shared a bottle of wine, all had dessert, and two of us had coffees. It came to £20 each, service included. That's not bad. The quality of food was superb. Go now! read more

Los Molinos - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

What this establishment lacks in floor space it more than makes up in its preparation and presentation of food. Los Molinos has charming decor with pretty wooden furniture,Salmon Pink walls and a delightful collection dainty collectibles. There are 60 dishes on the menu all lovingly recreated here from Spain and there is a mixture of the old and the new to select from. Most important the food is really fresh,properly cooked and very delicious. We started of with the extra lenght of Ham Croquettes which had chunks of Red Peppers inside-a very nice combination giving it quite a twist from the traditional. A bowl of Chickpeas and Spinach came in a hearty Cumin scented broth and was eaten really quickly. Gambas al agillo (plump succulent Prawns) in a rich Garlicky sauce came next. But the best of all was the revuelto of baby Eels,Artichokes,Red-Peppers and Mushrooms: one of the best Tapas we have tried in a long time. read more

Los Molinos - Tapas - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

When my flatmate and I moved into our flat in Brook Green, we both simultaneously squealed, "Did you see the tapas restaurant around the corner?! It looks so cute!" ... and Los Molinos hasn't yet disappointed us. This restaurant is owned and run by a Spanish family, which adds to the authenticity of the place. The menu at Los Molinos is wonderfully varied, incredibly tasty, and moderately priced. I particularly enjoyed the paella and almost always order the Batatas Fritas con Salsa Dulce (lightly fried sweet potatoes with a sweet salsa dip). Another highlight is their Filloa Rellena, a delicate pancake filled with chicken and spinach. Delicious. The only thing I wish this place had was sangria, but otherwise it's a solid choice if you're in the mood for tapas! read more

The ambient is very welcoming and it has a beautiful decoration that remember Spain. The staff is very friendly too ;) -. Recommend: If you're a meat lover try, "Lamb Chops" and/or "Zorza". read more

If patatas bravas at "La Tasca" is your kind of tapas, then don't read on. If, however, you have a taste for authentic, clean, delicious Spanish cooking then Los Moliños is well worth a visit. Run almost entirely by Spanish staff, this place has a real family or "local town" feel. The dishes on the menu are sourced from all over Spain - they're not tying you to any one region here. So, if one of you fancies the exotic cumin-tinged food of the Moorish south, and another the more wholesome, haricot-rich stews of the north then both can be happily satisfied and still find lots of common ground in the great choice of fish, vegetable and meat dishes these guys do. My wife and I have eaten her twice together now, and she a further 3 or 4 times with friends. We eat out a lot in London - one of the things we love most about this city is its diverse food culture - and this place is well up the list of local favourites. read more

I tried this little place out with a few friends who were not familiar with tapas and who I was trying to win over to the cause! We were not disappointed with Los Molinos, and I left with a group of tapas converts! The floor space, as has been mentioned, is tiny, and this did cause us a minor problem even on a Tuesday night, so if you are planning a group trip to this place, and you really should, then phone beforehand to book no matter what day of the week it is. The decor is warm and homely, I particularly liked the massive wine map of Spain! My personal favourite, chorizo al vino, was fantastic here, with just the right amount of Rioja wine and big, succulent chunks of chorizo. Our various fish dishes, including prawns and salmon, all tasted incredibly good, as did the albondigas. I was a little disappointed that they go down the 'fries and sauce from a bottle' route with patatas bravas, but given the quality of the other food, I was prepared to forgive and move on. The wine list looked good, but we went for jug after jug of delicious sangria, and I am very pleased that we did! All in all, this is an absolutely lovely restaurant, and I cannot wait to go back. read more

This restaurant is a really nice place. The staff is really friendly and the food tastes really good. You feel like you were at home. The atmosphere is awesome. It's like having a meal in Spain. The price for the food is good because the quality is really good. read more

I LOVE this restaurant!! Best tapas in Lôndon and amazing value for money too!!! Best kept tapas secret in the city read more

Food is good although the patatas bravas still need a bit of spicing up. The wine was spot on although one of their cheaper options. Service could do with a bit of attention but the busy, crowded atmosphere makes this more part of the charm. Prices are reasonable. read more

A very nice spanish restaurant with a homey feel. I am not a big fan of spanish food as it tends to be heavy on my stomach, but I found quite a few "lighter" tapas. There is an excellent choice of seafood, meat and vegetarian tapas. I ordered a green salad, which came as a pretty hefty portion and was very fresh and yummy; and baby squid cooked in wine and its own ink. The squid was delicious - I would come back just for a meal of squid, salad, some bread and maybe a glass of sangria. My American friends didn't like the squid and the very black and sticky appearance of the dish - I'm from Croatia and we have a dish called black risotto (made from squid and its ink), so it may be an acquired taste (my tip: try it!). There were a bunch of other tapas that I sampled which were all very tasty - assortment of cheeses, marinated anchovies with black olives, patatas braves (which were baked, not fried, so they were light). Sangria was also nice, as was the bite of a chocolate cake I stole from my boyfriend's plate. I will probably come back to explore the menu further. read more

This is a friendly restaurant with high quality food. Ingredients are always fresh and staff are always very helpful! Nice ambiance as well, good value for money read more

Perfect scallops. Perfect asparagus with parmesan. Nice house wine. Enchanting decor. Fast, attentive, friendly service. What's to not like? read more

Good choice on the menu but a shame the chef can't cook. Tough calamari, patatas bravas that were no more fancy than boiled potatoes in bland tomato soup, stodgy croquettes, tasteless other morsels that were entirely forgettable. Oh and expensive white asparagus straight from a tin and plonked on your plate, and even the olives were foul. Certainly not worth the av. £7 per dish price tag. Pretty pathetic to be honest. Stupidly, we ordered pudding only to be served a traditional creme caramel, in which the sugar had been burnt so it was disgusting and bitter. I certainly wouldn't bother going here again. Shame, because the atmosphere and service was good, but at the end of the day, it's the food that counts read more