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    Macarena

    4.1 (255 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lydia Z.

    Seafood paella was better than the beef paella Fish was ok Papas churros was amazing Drinks also good Appetizers very small portions Good service

    Annie H.

    Nice ambiance and good service. Tapas were good but was disappointed by the tiny unbalanced portions of bread in some of the tapas. We ordered a steak paella and it was wayyy too salty and could not finish it. We were seated outdoors and it got quite chilly, no heat lamps were turned on. Parking was difficult to find nearby, I ended up parking a few blocks down in the residential area.

    Ribeye Paella
    Lisette D.

    Hands down one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area! I can see why Bad Bunny came to this place haha. My experience from start to finish was delightful, all of their staff were friendly and our waiter made sure we had everything we needed. The lighting and ambiance in here is perfect for a date night! I took my boyfriend here to celebrate his birthday. We ordered the ribeye paella which is a special not on the menu and was priced at about $90-97. Which I think was worth the price, the portion size was huge! And the paella was addicting. The meat itself could've used more season but I think the rice paired well with it. The empanadas were made out of tuna but didn't have a fishy taste to it, as someone who is Mexican it reminded me of the taste of tinga which is a chicken plate. Sooo incredibly good! I will definitely be back, we had an amazing experience!

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    Ying Xin F.

    This might be the best patio dining in Palo Alto now. Macarena opened their new outdoor terrace and it feels like a little escape to Spain right in downtown Palo Alto. You have to try their classic tapas and mains: Churros Bravos - my favorite, crispy potato churros with creamy spicy brava sauce Grilled Octopus (Pulpo a la brasa) or grilled calamari Paella ribeye - ask for socarrat, for crispy rice! I'm obsessed with how perfectly medium rare and juicy the ribeye was, completing the salty and flavor paella. I also love the cute little table-side gin cart for a gin and tonic cocktail moment! The patio itself is such a vibe, with heaters, greenery and views of Cogswell Plaza. It's perfect for a relaxed dinner, drinks with friends, or a date night, just feels like you're stepping into a European bistro. The owners and chefs are from Spain, and you can tell. Everything feels authentic but still elevated. Service was amazing (shoutout to our server Christian). Enjoy the festive spirit of Feria de Abril over good vibes, tapas and drinks!

    LeeLee C.

    4.5 stars Reservation experience was good. I booked for a Saturday dinner a month ago, then in the week leading to it, I had to move it to the next Saturday. When I logged into Opentable, I was able to find the same time slot 6:30pm the Saturday after, there was no stress at all to book a new one and cancel the old one. Parking was also better than expected. We arrived at the peak dinner time and we were able to park on the curb side right outside of the outdoor dining area. At the entrance, we were warmly greeted at the outdoor and the host led us inside. The hosts inside quickly got us seated. The restaurant's decoration was elaborate, with expensive chandeliers and a tree planted in the middle. There's also a full bar. The tables and chairs were cozy and inviting. Some corner areas are decorated like a snook with soft round sofa chairs, feeling very inclusive. Even the bathroom has this low profile dark but luxurious sense of comfort. Our server Felipe was amazing. He explained all the specials and gave us time to absorb them. There are 3 specials for the night, the roasted pig, the rib eye paella, and the Branzino fish. Because they all took an extra 25 minutes to prepare, it is very smart of him to lead us into that first. Our bus girl was also very timely with water refill throughout the whole meal. Felipe replaced our dirty dishes after the tapas courses before introducing the entrees. All food came quickly and continuously, the pace was comfortable. At the end of the meal, Felipe waited to make sure we were all comfortably resting after clearing all the dirty plates and delivered a birthday dessert. He and the bus girl sang the birthday song and best of all, he was a pro in taking pictures for us. Filipe knows to use the table lamp to add extra light to the camera, and our pictures turned out perfect. -Paella Ribeye $98: lots of ribeye meat on top and the rice was cooked just right. You can taste each grain in the mouth with a full texture that it soaked up the liquid. Unlike Chinese fried rice, the paella is slightly moist. It also came with half a lemon for you to squeeze onto the paella and a bowl of cream. -Pan con tomate $12: tomato paste on bread. A dish tailored for children. If you order meatball, I suggest to save some bread to soak up the sauce, more to that later. -Eggplant chips $10: a plate of very thinly sliced eggplant with honey drizzles on top. The eggplant comes from the big fat kind, not the long Chinese eggplants. The honey overpowers the eggplant so that the eggplant taste is mild. -Empanadas $14: 4 fried dumplings with a spicy aioli on the side. The fillings are sweet red pepper and premium tuna belly with smoked pimenton de la vera. -Oxtail Canelones $16: slow braised oxtail meat wrapped inside canelones with a rich creamy sauce. We can taste the oxtail meat cooked to tenderness. It's a good and creative dish. -Pulpo a la Brasa $24: an octopus leg charred with mashed potato. I think the octopus leg was slightly overcooked as the end was a bit burned. The dish also seemed a bit too small for an entree. Nevertheless it's a safe choice. -Abuelitas' meatballs $18: I felt the meatballs textures could be a bit more spongy, but the sauce reminds me of the delicious beef tripe tapas in Sevilla. This is where I crave for bread that could soak up the sauce. All in all, all the dishes we tried were good and meat expectations. There were no bad dishes that we regretted the order. We didn't order any alcohol, but when our neighbor table ordered a cocktail, the staff pushed a cart over and made the drink at the tableside, which is entertaining to watch. There used to be an employee health care charge on the bill, but this time it was a clean bill with only itemized food orders and plus tax. I'm pleasantly surprised. Before going to this dinner, I was browsing fellow Yelpers' comments and I was a bit worried. I saw their ratings were like a roller coaster with some heavy high and low ratings. I was worried that it would be like a hit and miss experience for a birthday celebration. However, our experience was positive and I'm very happy for my choice. I did not find Telefèric's menu creative, but I like Macarena more for its creativity and execution in food, warm and on point services and its beautiful decoration.

    Kyla J.

    Finally made it to Macarena and it was so worth the wait. I've been wanting to try it for a long time, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The space itself is beautiful. It has such a good energy, stylish but still comfortable, and just the kind of place you want to sit and enjoy for a while. Everything we ordered was amazing. We had the ribeye paella, empanadas, and the churros, and every dish was full of flavor. The empanadas had the perfect crisp on the outside with a really rich savory filling. The ribeye paella was definitely the highlight. The steak was cooked perfectly, super tender and flavorful, and it really did melt in your mouth. The whole dish was just so well done and balanced. You can tell they really care about the details. The drinks were also a standout. Very creative and different from what you usually see, but still really delicious. Service was great too. Everyone was attentive and welcoming. Overall, such a great experience. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service all came together perfectly. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Prasiddha H.

    I had a chance to try Macarena last night and overall really enjoyed my experience. The service was top notch, the ambiance was nice and I enjoyed a lot of the different foods. I had heard of this place before but of course after we heard Bad Bunny went here after the Super Bowl it really got on my radar! For food we tried: *Croquetas de Jamon 5/5 - I enjoyed this thoroughly, they were warm, crispy and full of flavor and filling *Churros Bravas 5/5 - hubby and brother really enjoyed this dish, it was like a crispy potato in churro form with a yummy aioli sauce. I love how unique this was and we did see a lot of tables ordering it *Eggplant Chips 2/5 - personally I did not like these but they are very thin pieces of eggplant with honey on them. I felt there was too much honey on these and the chips pieces was a little big and too thin? Overall I would skip * Tuna CoIberia 5/5 - everyone on the table enjoyed these. I could not have it due to diet but I was told they had lots of flavor and were good *gambas al ajillo - 3/5 personally these were good but not great. It came with 6 shrimps in an olive oil sauce but did not come with any bread or anything of that sort to dip in which would be nice. Not bad, but other items were better * Salmon in papilotte - 4/5 I really liked this dish and the salmon was made really well with nice grilled veggies. I wish there was more sauce though to bring more flavor, but the preparation of fish/veggies was great *Catch of the day - 5/5 this was branzino dish and we loved it. SO GOOD and game with thin potatoes, onions and tomatoes... the preparation was amazing here * Squid ink paella - 4/5 surprisingly we loved this a lot as well, overall our family does not love paella but with the sauce mixed in we really enjoyed this! * Saquets de crema - 5/5 WE loveeed thisss these were like these creamy custardy bites wrapped with phyllo dough you could dip in chocolate. So yummy They also gave us a free chocolate cake dessert as this dinner was for an anniversary with a candle which was really sweet. Really enjoyed our experience here and would come back!

    Salmon "en Papillote"
    William C.

    This is always a great experience. The food is excellent -- last time I went, I got the Salmon en Papillote, which was delicious. The salmon simply melted in my mouth, and the curry sauce was excellent. Drinks and tiramisu were also top notch. The interior decor is elegant and understated, and there's also pleasant outdoor seating. Service is impeccable -- the host was very accommodating, since we asked to change tables a couple of times due to temperature issues. Waiters are very friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for what I regard as a pretty high end restaurant. Definitely worth a try!

    Croquetas Jamon
    Steven C.

    My wife's birthday was coming up and I was on the clock on finding a good restaurant for her to go to. Her being a fan of tapas, I immediately got to searching and Macarena came up during my search. Being a 90's baby and seeing "Macarena" gave me a wave of nostalgia and after reading good reviews and also seeing that Bad Bunny gave it a blessing after his SuperBowl performance, we were set to go. [[ Location ]] It's located one street away from the heart of downtown Palo Alto so there are a lot of places to go afterwards when you are done eating. We went during lunch at 11:30am and I found a lot of free street parking (2 hours free). No issues here. I guess the main restaurant is hard to see but they have a huge built-out outdoor patio you cannot miss so it shouldn't be hard to spot. [[ Service ]] Unfortunately, my Open Table reservation did not make it into their system for some odd reason. I was able to show the reservation on my app though and even they were super confused. It wasn't busy at 11:30am so I guess it's not a big deal but I would probably be a lot more annoyed if my reservation was not found if I were coming from dinner. Hopefully they can figure out what happened in their system. Other than that, I thought our server Deisy was really good. She explained all the specials to us when we sat down, checked in on us constantly to make sure everything was tasting okay, and also came back to refill our water without asking at least 3-4 times during the meal. Excellent service. [[ Food ]] Some quick notes: 1.) I think the tapas here are on the smaller side so I would advise ordering 3-4 tapas for a table of 2 if you want to be full. 2.) The Paella itself is quite large for 2 people and can serve around 3-4 in my opinion. 3.) Even though the restaurant is fancy/beautiful, I thought the pricing was very fair for the quality. We ordered the following: Mocktails: a.) Flor de Maracuya b.) Matcha Rojo Tapas: a.) Croquetas Jamon b.) Ensalada de Patata c.) Oxtail Canelones Mains: a.) Pulpo a la Brasa b.) Paella Campestre My favorites were the Ensalada de Patata, Pulpo a la Brasa, and Paella Campestre. They were the highlights of the meal and each bite was superb. The only one I would not personally recommend is the Oxtail Caneloes. No issues on the taste or anything but I just didn't like that combo overall even though I love Oxtail.

    Menu
    Gloria M.

    This past Friday my co workers and I decided to try this place based on the reviews. We had a reservation at 6pm, for four of us. Two of us arrived by 5:40pm, we asked if our table was ready. The young lady showed us our table, we ordered our first round of drinks. When the two other ladies showed up, we ordered appetizers and our meal. During this time our group ordered a decent amount of drinks. When our food showed up I was starving since it took sometime for it to come out, I want to say almost an hour. To my surprise it was not worth the wait. The steak was extra fatty and super salty. The veggies that came with it didn't look appealing, I didn't even try them. I had a side of broccolini, I asked for it to be plain with everything in the side. Well that didn't happen it had some black powder and lots of salt. I had a couple of bite of my steak and decided to leave it aside and order dessert. For dessert I ordered tiramisu, that must have been the best item I tried at this place. Overall the place is beautiful, service is not there. I had to ask for water a few times. We didn't know where our server was most of the time, we had to ask people to get her for us. Spending over $600 on a couple of items was super disappointing. Oh the worse part was when what appeared to be the manager on duty came over our table and asked if she could clear it, not once but twice. Yes it's 8pm at that point but my co workers wanted their last drink. Maybe instead of her asking if she could clear our table she could have asked if we wanted to order anything else. Think before trying this place, if you like salty flavorless food check it out

    Rib eye paella
    Alexis E.

    5/5 Fruto Del Amor - great refreshing sweet drink that packs a punch, favorite item of the night 3/5 Mojito - refreshing and good flavor but not as strong 4/5 Ribeye paella - meat cooked wonderful but rice not as crispy on pan and flavor was lackluster, aioli helped a lot 1/5 eggplant chips- not crispy at all, kinda stale and needed more than just honey 3/5 churros -melted in mouth but would have liked a sweet sauce as an option and not just savory 3/5 croqueta- savory filling was good, crunch could've been better 4/5 oxtail - very flavorful, portion was small compared to other tapas Overall the hostess and server Sebastian were amazing! They were able to switch our inside booking with another party that was willing to move inside. This allowed our party of 4 to sit at a table versus the bar. Very appreciative that they were able to accommodate us! Decor outside was very cute as well.

    Dominic B.

    Came for a large birthday lunch on the weekend, about 12 people. Was allotted a 3 hour dining window for the reservation and provided a pre-fixe food menu plus all-you-can-drink beer, wine, and sangria. Atmosphere is really cute with both indoor and outdoor dining. We were indoor and it was a mix of chic but rustic comfort. Standout dishes were three three paellas we had as part of our menu. - rossejat de fideuà - my favorite paella i tried. Have never had paella that was made with crispy noodles. I loved the crispy texture and also found that this was the most flavorful - paella campestre - only took one tiny bite of this one so I don't have much of an opinion but the protein was cooked well - paella negra con vieiras - second favorite paella made with squid ink, scallops, calamari, swordfish, shrimp, peas, and aioli. Seafood was really well cooked with nothing overcooked The one thing that did throw me off about this reservation was that about 2.5 hours in, they no longer allowed us to have all you can drink, even though it was part of our menu. Yes, a couple people in the group were a little rowdy so I understand if they wanted to cut the group off. However, it wasn't about cutting us off as they said we could still order and pay for the drinks during our last 30 min. Was just a bit of a bummer and didn't make sense, especially because we arrived about an hour late so didn't have as much time as others.

    ensalada de patata
    Margaret T.

    I've been eyeing this place because I love a good tapas place, and even more so since I heard Bad Bunny bought out the place for his private post-Superbowl party. While walking to the restaurant, I saw all the outdoor seating from a distance and thought it was super cute. I was really excited to see the set-up was for Macarena! There's heated lamps and fuzzy blankets to keep you warm, but we came on hotter day so it wasn't necessary. We started off with a few drinks, both mocktails and alcoholic bevvies alike. I got the flor de maracuya ($8) which is a mocktail composed of pineapple and passionfruit juice. I really liked it and thought it was the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. My sister ordered the matcha rojo ($8) which was another non-alcoholic drink featuring blood orange and a housemade matcha soda. The blood orange notes were there, but none of us tasted the matcha at all. Husband got two glasses of sangria ($14 each). I'd say skip the white one, but the red one wasn't bad! Foodwise we ordered the churros bravos ($12), la vie en cheese ($24), ensalada de patata ($22), and the squid ink paella ($48). The churros bravos were such a disappointment. UGH. I was so excited for them! They were just crispy potato churros without any flavor and no fluffy interior. The sauce it came with was really good though. I mentioned my thoughts to the server, primarily because I was so dismayed by something I thought would be absolutely delicious, and to my surprise, she said she would take it off the bill for us. Everything else was a hit though. The cheese board came with a fat slab of brie and an amazing tomato rosemary jam, but not enough pieces of tostada for the cheese (it's always like that isn't it? Give me my carbs!). I did appreciate the handful of grapes and dried figs on the side as well. We ordered the crab potato salad just for funsies, but it was actually decent. The star of the night was definitely the paella. The menu says it's good for 2 people, but I think it could feel 3 or 4. The seafood was cooked perfectly and we even had enough leftover to enjoy the following day. Staff packed it up for us quickly. I would have liked to try the desserts, especially the tiramisu and the gorgonzola cheesecake. However, we just came from afternoon tea so decided against more sweets. Next time though!

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    So yummy! I came here with my mom for a celebration and it's just delicious. We both agreed it was…read morealso some of the best service we've received in a long long time. I forget our waitresses name but she was a brunette who started off the night with a joke about going by another name if we didn't like her. She was amazing! I recommend getting the tasting menu, especially if you're unfamiliar with the cuisine. We loved the cold apps and the kebabs. The rice pudding dessert is an absolute killer.

    I was put in charge of finding a group lunch spot (a responsibility I do not take lightly), and…read moreafter a bit of digging, landed on Meyhouse on Emerson in Palo Alto. As someone who likes Turkish food, this felt like a strong contender. Food: We started with the lahmacun which is made up of a thin Turkish flatbread topped with ground beef, tomato, onion, pepper, and garlic. It was beautifully thin and crispy, with just the right amount of topping. Honestly, add a small salad and you've got the kind of lunch that makes you feel satisfied. This lahmacun is one of the better versions I've had which made it extra tragic to learn it's a lunch-only situation. Why gatekeep happiness to daytime hours? For my entree, I ordered the Alinazik which was grilled tenderloin skewers over eggplant labneh. The beef was tender and the labneh was creamy, savory and a tad smoky. I saw that they offer a $44.95 prix fixe menu, which sounds great in theory, except for the small catch that everyone at the table has to commit. A bit of a "we ride together, we prix fixe together" situation which may not work depending on your dining companion(s) dietary restrictions. Atmosphere: The space is bright, airy, and stylish. The high ceilings resulted in lots of natural light, and a large bar that quietly suggests, "you could have a cocktail or two." One slightly odd note: The bathroom lighting is very dim. Like... "is this ambiance or did someone forget a switch?" kind of dim. Not a dealbreaker, just a curious contrast to the otherwise well-lit space. Overall: A solid pick for Turkish food in Palo Alto located off Emerson and a successful group lunch choice (I will be taking full credit). I'd happily come back to explore more of the menu. I'm already eyeing the Pirzola (bone-in lamb chops) or the Filet of Levrek (branzino) and maybe lobby for all-day lahmacun.

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    Meyhouse - Private dinning jazz bar. I can't wait to experience this.

    Private dinning jazz bar. I can't wait to experience this.

    Meyhouse - Kuzu Pirzola (Part of $40 three-course lunch prix fixe +$7) two-piece bone-in lamb chops w/ mint-pistachio spread

    Kuzu Pirzola (Part of $40 three-course lunch prix fixe +$7) two-piece bone-in lamb chops w/ mint-pistachio spread

    Meyhouse - Complimentary Housemade Pide w/ Basil Oil ($0)

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    Complimentary Housemade Pide w/ Basil Oil ($0)

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