Stayed in Zaandam and found this little bar with my sister. Walked in and ended up making some…read morefriends at this bar and we kept the party going almost all night. I liked this bar, lots of locals except your female bartender who wanted to apparently talk crap about me to a local about how much I was drinking. Im an American in the Netherlands of course I'll be drinking! Haha

A really great bar that is definitely worth a visit! Great alternative music, a full bar, and…read morereally friendly staff.

Zaandam was a very welcoming town. We went to this restaurant to have our first drinks s lunch! I…read morehad thevegsn option and a perfect drink! The place is beautiful and I enjoyed how quiet it was.

Visited this place while visiting Zaandam for work; went with colleagues for good time in the…read moreevening. Food is reasonably good; not outstanding though; probably would go again next time I will be in the town if we don't have a lot of options.

My husband and I had just gotten in to a nearby hotel after 27 hours on planes, trains, and…read moreautomobiles for our Five-City European Honeymoon Tour in mid-June. Que Pasa was right down the street, so we decided to give it a try. After popping our heads inside the restaurant, we decided to sit outside by the street. The server (possibly the owner?) turned on the heater next to our table, which took some of the chill off on an overcast summer evening. He quickly gave us some menus and took our drink orders. From what I remember, they had a pretty good selection of local beers. There is a multi-lingual menu with numbers, so ordering was really easy. We ordered four tapas: Asparagus, Beef Tenderloin, Mixed Paella, and Vegetable Empanadas. Now, I have actually been to Barcelona before. However, the paella I had there was disappointing (I admit, my friends and I didn't choose the best spot). If I had known the paella at this place was so good, I would have ordered the regular-sized portion! Fresh seafood, perfectly cooked chicken, and flavorful rice and veggies... I was blown away. The other three tapas were also very good. The empanadas in particular had a lot of flavor, especially considering there was no meat inside. Our server was great. We had a great conversation with him about traveling and the town of Zaandam. He told us about the revitalization of the area and the town's characteristic "Zaandam Green" that is painted on traditional homes and buildings. The restaurant does accept magnetic-stripe credit cards. This is important because very few places in Amsterdam do. We would LOVE to come back and dine at Que Pasa again!

This was my tapas experience:…read more The food and ambience was amazing. The wait staff was lacking somewhat. Would not take my order properly. Short blonde haired older waitress. Walked off and called us 'sommigen mensen'. It was just downhill from there. Had to be reminded of dishes she forgot. Kept walking away while I was ordering AND quickly snatching away the menus. Cleared the plates while we were still eating, so I asked if they were closing soon. She huffs off. I genuinely ask her what time they close and her snippy answer was, 'when I like!' Thankfully the food was good. Then when it was time to ask for the bill, I was mid sentence asking for her to split it for me and my friend. She walked away and yells across the room that I have to split it myself. Thank you for turning sour what was meant to be a lovely evening after a long day of work. Very disappointed as this place was recommended by a personal friend of the owner.

An updated and modern hotel in Zaandam, a suburb of Amsterdam. The hotel is a lot less expensive…read morethan those in Amsterdam, and yet, the location is very convenient. It's within walking distance of a Deen supermarket, the train station, and the town of Zaandam, which has plenty of cafes, bars, falafel/currywurst/broodje shops, as well as nice views of the water. We got a suite at the hotel, which provided adequate space for 4 adults. The A/C was a little difficult to configure, as was the safe, but there was a kitchenette equipped with silverware, plates, mugs, and a large table to sit at. The bathroom is considered huge for Europe. Breakfast is 10 euros p/p at the hotel, and I think it's worth it. It is served in the restaurant downstairs, which is cute and airy, and there's a solid variety of food offered. The breads are freshly baked and the espresso machine makes great coffee!

Re-branded as part of the Best Western chains, this reminds you of US hotels. It's spacious,…read moremodern, and offers a decent value if you are willing to sacrifice the convenience of being in Amsterdam - comparable to Amsterdam but larger rooms. Rooms: Spacious rooms that looked like a normal US hotel room - office desk, closet, room to walk around all sides of the bed. Thermostat on wall to control temperature. Multiple TV stations in both, English and Dutch. Bathroom: Some rooms come with the transparent glass door that offers minimal privacy. Our double room had the glass door but it was frosted and the walls were painted white, but our suite room had a glass door. The shower had a glass door with a dark laminate tile that gave a modern, upbeat feel. Train station is about 5 min walk and it costs 3.60Euros and 15 min ride each way into Amsterdam Central Station. Bar is available on the ground floor and elevator worked which are big ++ for us.