Whether you're looking for ways to spice up your staycation or are riding on the coattails of your…read moremost recent España holiday high-- Tabanco will not disappoint. Way back when in 17th century Jerez, 'tabancos' were taverns used by communities for socializing while enjoying local wines and foods. Tabanco brings this taste of Andalucian culture to Cambridge, showcasing traditional flavors with modern twists. Located in the city center, Tabanco is ideally situated for residents, tourists, and students alike. Its main focus is 'tapas y vino'; with endless applause I deeply appreciate places that can pull off simplicity so well and elevate it to such great heights of excellence. The restaurant space is well thought-out. Upon entering you are greeted at the bar, and then seated either on the long table centered in the middle of the room or at one of the smaller tables lining the walls. The color scheme embraces warm reds/oranges, and Edison-esque lighting and mouth watering Ibérico ham hang along the edges of the ceiling. The light Spanish music drifting in the background then sets for a relaxing atmosphere. With all these elements combined it is easy to forget that you never left England. If you've never had tapas before, they're basically appetizer-sized dishes. As someone who wants to try everything on a menu, agonizes over what to order, and then gets food envy-- tapas are a godsend solution. Since they're smaller than mains, you're encouraged to order several plates. It's like creating your own taster menu for Spanish cuisine; just choose whatever most interests you and you're good to go! Even better yet, grab a group of friends and practically order the whole menu to try out together! I am happy to report that I have done so and honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on Tabanco's menu. If you're looking for a more traditional/introductory tapas, I would recommend the 'tortilla' (Spanish omelette), 'patatas bravas' (deep fried potatoes), and 'croquetas de jamón' (ham croquettes). The tortilla held its shape beautifully without being too dry and had a burst of flavor from the caramelized onions inside. And unlike normal chips/fries that need to be immediately devoured before they go soggy, somehow the patatas bravas magically remained crisp from start to finish. The croquetas de jamón had a lovely breaded crust that contrasted nicely with the creamy bechamel and ham filling without feeling too greasy. For meat lovers, the 'chorizo a la plancha con boniato' (grilled chorizo with sweet potato), 'pechuga de pato ahumado' (smoked duck breast on cranberry butter toast), 'filete de ternera' (flat iron steak), and the 'presa Ibérica' (grilled acorn-fed Iberico pork loin with romesco) are all amazing. The sweet potato balanced out the chorizo spices, and the duck with cranberries tasted like a Christmas roast. Both the flat iron steak and pork loin were skillfully finished with the doneness perfectly executed, no steak knife required here! And last, but not the least-- the romesco sauce was surprisingly divine. As a nut and red pepper-based sauce it added so much depth to the pork without overpowering it. I want to just put it on everything now and can't believe I've gone through my life without ever having it before. In terms of seafood, I suggest the 'gambas tempura' (tempura prawns). Having grown up on a tropical island where fresh seafood is a staple of everyday life, I'm normally disappointed with the selection I've seen in the UK. However, Tabanco's gambas tempura are massive in size with the prawns keeping their tenderness even after being deep fried. The saffron aioli was also a nice accompaniment, bringing in reminiscent flavors of paella without all the heavy stodge. Service-wise, the staff were all very welcoming and worked so efficiently. I used to work as a busser and know first hand how chaotic restaurants can get. However, even at peak times the Tabanco staff never skipped a beat. I think it all comes back to their ingenious restaurant layout-- orders are picked up from the kitchen and staff move in a circular path around the center table back to the kitchen. Along the way they can take/drop off orders and tend to any queries when they loop back around again. Phew! And if the above was not enough to convince you yet, Tabanco also has an impressive selection of imported Spanish sherries and wines. Feel free to ask the lovely staff for recommendations. Already looking forward to my next visit. Salud!

Fantastic food and wine. The Galician owner is charming and very helpful in selecting food and…read morewine. If you are in Cambridge you must go here.

Love this place........somewhere where the music dosn't blast your ears....you can actually hear…read morethe people you are with when they talk to you....and the music is just fantastic.....lounge/chill/funk.....brilliant This is a place for all ages...ABOVE 30...and i fit well into that category Is such a great atmosphere.....

Im sure many of you have walked passed this place as its tucked away down Rose Crescent…read more I was very dubious when I walked in the entrance and down the stairs but I didnt need to be as this is a hidden gem that gives you lots of things that many places in Cambridge dont seem to have. The food is lovely they have a tapas menu which allows you to try many dishes that you would not normally try and if you dont like it you can easily move on to the next one. The music gives you a wide range of choice some nights the small dancing place will be packed with customers dancing the night away to the big bass sounds and other nights jazz is on the menu allowing everyone to tap away at their table to the dulcit tones. The decor is another plus for me its stylish, dark, and romantic a place where you can easily lose track of time and stumble upstairs as its getting light.

I'm sorry but Las Iguanas is just not it. As an American, it did not offer familiar Mexican flavors…read morethat I was searching for. Unfortunately, the margaritas were made from such a sweet mix that it honestly tasted cheap. I doubt we would return as it just fell flat. Service was ok, my fajitas were dry and just lacked flavor. I think I just expected something so great and was left disappointed. Probably won't return.

During my visit to Cambridge, I had the opportunity to visit this venue for lunch. At first glance,…read moreI thought it was ideally located along the riverbank. It had ample outdoor sitting where you could appreciate the scenery of nearby colleges. Upon entering the inside dining area, I enjoyed the colorful ambiance and centered bar. The entire place was well lit with plenty of sitting. The menu offered many choices to please anyone seeking something slightly different. The cuisine has influences from Spain to South America. For my lunch experience, I sample the lamb albodigas (meat balls), empanadas, focaccia bread with dipping sauces and nachos with guacamole. We were served by Gloria, who was an amazing server. She was funny, friendly and helpful. She made my kids (ages 4-7) feel at ease and welcomed. After my lunch experience, I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling with kids. The place was clean and welcoming. It's menu is kid friendly. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

Loved my stop at PA! Lots of great craft beer options, especially enjoyed the pale ales on nitro…read more Gorgeous beer garden. I had the fish and chips and enjoyed them....although the mushy peas seemed canned I still def enjoyed the meal. Great vibe. Good service. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

Best pub in Cambridge! Excellent food, service, live music and snooker. Large selection of beers,…read more too!

Best pub food in town, new specials every week, and surprisingly cheap. More than value for money…read more This place is always clean Friendly staff, especially Emily x

This is a Cambridge hidden gem. Great tapas and several cask ale taps (and of course a full bar)…read more What a great combination, other Cambridge restaurants with first rate food don't have ale taps and restaurants with taps are usually pubs (need I say more). Try the chicken tamales and tortilla potatoes and chicken tacos (not you standard taco). All superb prepared in South American style not thank god texmex. And try the roasted corn kernels as a starter, you won't be sorry. Place opened in 2018 and seems to be doing well. Friendly staff, usually table service. They have a huge tv in one half of the restaurant that they should ditch, no one watches but at least there's no sound. Also be aware they don't serve food on Monday (or is it Sunday- check!). Two of us had 3 dishes and a drink each and left full and only £28 poorer, a great deal. Worth the walk from town center or mill road, not too far from train station.

The Jolly Millers is a nice little pub at the northern end of the high street with a long (but…read morenarrow) beer garden. In terms of facilities it is on the basic side with no Sky Sports and only a relatively normal sized television. There is a pool table and a jukebox, and the food is simple with hot meals served on certain evenings, however they do a mean chicken tikka sandwich on a Saturday. The beer is unfortunately less than inspiring with Greene King standards on tap, but no interesting bitters, but the service is always warm and welcoming.

The owners spent a long time in Spain and the tapas is amazing. Honestly some of the best pub food…read moreI've ever had

Good vibe. Mellow and relax. Great place to unwind. Extensive wine list to choose from makes this…read moreplace a worthy visit to break away from the typical London pub.

All Bar One is awesome. I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Cambridge, whether for pleasure or…read morebusiness (or a bit of both). The restaurant's space is comfortable and well-decorated with a spacious wood interior and soft lighting. The wine and beer list is quite good, and the bartenders made honest recommendations on the wine, which I appreciated. Most of all, though, the reason I truly love this place is because of the integrity of the people who run it. You see, I was here for a business meeting, and absentmindedly left my laptop underneath one of the tables. I only realized this after taking the train all the way back to London. Upon arriving home, I completely flipped out when I remembered the my brand new MacBook Pro was still at the restaurant. After a frantic call to All Bar One, the manager, Sonny, assured us that the laptop had been located and safely stored in the restaurant's office. Heart attack averted. I am incredibly grateful to Sonny and his bar staff. Thank you all for running a comfortable, inviting place with such care and integrity.

Sauce is the only place to go in Cambridge if you require a fix of bangers and mash. The selection…read moreis amazing you get to choose two or three sausages, the type of mash and the type of gravy. There's about six different kind of sausages to choose from, all of them deeelicious. Proper fancy bangers, none of this mostly-pig's arse-rubbish. Mash comes with sun dried tomatoes, Dijon mustard or spring onion and you top it off with red onion, red wine or another-I-can't-remember gravy. It's about £6/£7 for all that and the table has an awesome selection of condiments, including three mustards and chilli jam. If you don't fancy sausage and mash there's a range of tapas dishes available that are all very tasty but not as reasonably priced as the bangers. Sauce is kitted out in this funky retro 70's style décor with big paintings of sexy women on the walls and big chunks of colour. It's quite swish and there's a DJ later on in the evening so it's not a place to come for an elongated romantic meal as it gets quite busy with hip Cambridge types.

If I am honest i probably only ventured into sauce beacuse it was stumbling distance to the station…read moreand i was meeting someone with not too much time to spare, however i was pleasently suprised despite ist loud exterior decor its actually quite a nice bar. The food is good and theres a choice of main meals or platters etc and all quite tasty. The drinks are well priced and it feels friendly so more could you want. The atmosphere is comfortable with big round tables for large groups (indeed there was a big card game going on when i was there and it looked like a regular event) and theres sofas and booths for a more intimate meeting. Very well situated for the way to or back from the city centre, and the first pub after getting off the train, so next time your gagging for a drink after a long stressful journey, drop by and taste the sauce.

Worst service I've ever had, the woman behind the bar was surly and snappy. We ordered tapas and it…read moretook an hour and a half for twelve small dishes and the staff were rude when we asked them where our food was. Worst food and staff possible!

Asai opened two weeks ago and was a very welcome addition to cambridge. The food is as the name…read moresuggests of asian influence with various chefs specialities and still the regular curry favourites. There are many seafood options too. The wine list is very varied which is a refreshing change for a curry house. Service was top notch very attentive and very prompt. Inside there are two levels and you have the choice of where to dine, the decor is very nice and warmnand the finish is of a high standard. the price matches this but you get what you pay for and all in all very reasonable. I cant wait to go back it was the best curry i have had in long time in cambridge and a very enjoyable evening.