In the evenings, the nearby market is closed and this is the main game in town for this particular…read morelittle area. So we went here by default, but pleasantly satisfied with our food. Our group of four easily found a table outside on a gorgeous summer evening. We ordered tapas and drinks right away, and some tapas came out even before our drinks! I am vegan, so I was more limited in my choices though there were many hot and cold vegetable dishes to choose. Others in our party got shrimp, which came out piping hot in butter, and lamb, as well as many other choices. Not the best tapas I have had, but the price was right and the location was also just right as we stayed nearby. Drinks were delicious too. I was nervous the bill would get too high as often happens with tapas, but in the end for many dishes and two drinks each, after splitting the bill we each paid 28 euro. So expensive but not awful. Also, they do take credit cards, so great for travelers.

It was a surprise to basically stumble across this restaurant along the water. But it was good…read moretiming because we were hungry! At first we sat outside, but it was a slow time and we started to notice that people were starting inside and then making their way to an outside table. It's just a little confusing at first since many places you just find a seat and a server finds you. Whether inside or outside, there seems to be plenty of seating, and there's even a club upstairs! Once we found a spot inside we were quickly welcomed and given menus, then we were asked if we would like an English menu. Obviously this was so helpful! Between Spanish and Dutch we were a little lost. This is not cheap tapas, so don't kid yourself into thinking that. But we made it out of there with three plates, plus gratis bread, tap water, and one cappuccino for under 30 Euros. The fried cheese is just a guilty pleasure, but at least it's one that tastes better than mozzarella sticks in the U.S. and these are little cubes, so you feel like you are getting more too. The steak on bread with picco de gallo was a little spicy for me, but at least it had a bold flavor. Sean's octopus was nice and tender, and was not chewy at all. The woman who was working was quiet pleasant and the man serving us was very nice as well. The inside just had a nice feel to it. I'm pretty sure it's a locals joint, but there is a cool looking hotel across the street...which is probably why they even have an English menu. Go here for good tapas. Three plates was plenty for two hungry people, so don't order too much at once!

We stopped in for a snack and beer. Cute and cozy vibe. We…read moregot the fried anchovies and the grilled prawns. All were delicious although the anchovies were too much for my husband lol and I though I did my best, I barely dented that plate. They were really good with their bread and garlic aioli. Great spot, would have loved to have tried more.

Having been to Spain in the recent years, was really hoping to get some good Spanish tapas after…read moreseeing the place having a reasonably high rating. The food served were definitely the traditional Spanish tapas. We had the pata negra jamon Iberico which were okay but was really hoping to get the acorn-fed black pig ham but they did not have it. Other dishes we tried were the pulpo (octopus), boquerones (sardines) served in olive oil and garlic, ham and codfish croquettes, bread with aioli. Total was about 46 EU. I really enjoyed the sardines and the croquettes but the other dishes were just okay. The place was very lively with scribbles of writings on the wall left by the patrons.

This restaurant is sleek and modern, and positioned in a festive area…read more The staff is friendly, attractive and energetic. I really wanted to enjoy this place more than I did, but the menu is very limited compared to what I have seen in other tapas restaurants. I chose the croquettes and a toasted bread with a tomato topping. Both were okay, but rather bland. In my opinion, the menu could use a revamp.

We visited Barca for drinks and it was a solid place for them. While we were in the area, we…read morestopped by here as another nearby bar was packed and couldn't find any seats. Therefore, Barca came to our rescue. Barca is a Spanish restaurant, so red wine is a must. And from what we discovered, Barca had the best prices for wine, compared to many bars we had visited. Glasses were about six bucks, US dollars, and the pours were fair. Yet, if wine isn't your thing, they do have a full bar. Many people were dining in, and what came out of the kitchen looked yummy! But the bar area that we were in was spacious and nice. Service was also very good. Glad to have found a place while traveling for glasses of malbec.

Great place and ambience, resembled the old tapas places from Spain, Gabriel and Ezequiel made us…read morefeel welcomed and even played the music we wanted. Food was top notch and delicious. Oh almost forgot fair prices too!!

Terrible food. We stopped for tapas, good thing we only ordered 2 things. We had the octopus…read more(pulpo) which was disgusting, tasted like it had been dumped out of a can and microwaved. The server admitted it was frozen out of a bag, just reheated. Gross. He recommended the calamari "next time". We also had the Iberian ham, which came out looking like someone had hacked it with a steak knife. Tasted fine, but wtf, I doubt it was the real product. Service was fine, ambiance is cute, but the place is Spanish in name only, don't be fooled. There won't be a next time. Place is a tourist trap. Good for a quick drink and then move on.

I am not sure how I found this place but I am so glad that I did. Very friendly staff, great menu,…read moreand nice bar makes for a perfect meal. We were definitely in a neighborhood spot for locals but they didn't seem to mind that we were tourists from America. The menu was printed in English but it had familiar items from tapas restaurants in the US. The tapas prices were reasonable for the quality of food but I wish there was a bit more on each plate as we ended up ordering doubles of some plates because we just needed a few more bites. I felt like we ordered most of the menu because either everything looked delicious or it tasted delicious. Inside the restaurant, it is very cozy and quaint and somewhat dark but many Dutch restaurants have the same ambiance. We enjoyed our meal and I would definitely return here again to enjoy some other wonderful menu items.

Lovely little place for a date in Amsterdam. The tapas were…read morenicely presented and tasted good. The tomato salad was seasoned well, and we enjoyed the burrata and avocado, though the burrata was a bit chewier I would have liked. The highlight was the octopus, it was the most tender I have ever tasted! We also got the fried sole which was seasoned and cooked just right. It was a good full portion of the fish. Prices feel a bit steep for the portions of the other dishes at €7-9 per plate.

Ducked into Joselito while trying to escape the rain and to find a place for lunch. It's a tapas…read morerestaurant, which worked out well since I was looking for a very light early lunch. Food (4/5): Had the lamb chops with potatoes, and I also tried some of the lamb stew. The stew was great with tender meat and flavorful. Unfortunately, my lamb chops were dry. Service (5/5): Our waitress was friendly. Be aware that in Europe when they ask if you want water, it is to purchase. I forgot and our bottle of water was $7. Ambiance (4/5): Good amount of tables inside or outside seating.

Overall we like the tapas of this restaurant. The quality of food and taste is good. The spare ribs…read morelook exactly like the lamb chop lollipops in the States, which could be a little confusing but it's all good. The rest rooms are located in the basement through steep stairs which could be inconvenient to some consumers.

If you want great food in Amsterdam (and I know this is Spanish), come to this place. We've been…read morehere nearly a week only but we've been to this place 3x already, the first time was late in the evening when we asked them if their kitchen was open and the man said, "Well, if you come in now, we'll cook for you." Our favorite is the grilled squid and octopus. The anchovies were great, too. The service was wonderful and the place homey. They don't rush you to leave.

My husband and I ordered take out from this restaurant. We got chicken soup and two sandwiches…read more(chorizo and ham). We were not feeling well and wanted a simple dinner. The soup appeared to be made with bouillon and not authentic chicken soup and was super salty. The ham sandwhich had a rancid taste. The chorizo sandwhich again was super salty and they forgot to add the peppers. Honestly left most of the food and it was not cheap ( 34 euros). Bottom line: don't take out from this place.

What a nice find. Most Spanish places use quite a bit of salt in the food. Barceloneta uses quite a…read morebit more finesse with a modern take on Spanish tapas. The barceloneta salad is a must. Huge prawns, fresh mushrooms, strawberries and tomatoes all perfectly dressed. Refreshing and satisfying. The paella is good with loads of seafood in it. My only criticism was the rice was a bit over cooked and came out mushy. The place inside is very comfortable and bordering elegant in spots. I would love to come back and try other dishes.

Presentation is a 4 but the taste-wise, the food is a 2.5. Shrimp dishes are pretty good…read more Strange house rule regarding water: We tried to order tap water to drink, but the male server/busser told us they didn't have tap water, so we ordered iced tea. When he brought us the bottled iced teas, he also brought us two glasses of water... So I guess you only get water if you order another drink? Tips for ordering: The "rib eye pork" pieces were super rare. Eat at your own risk. Don't order paella unless you have 2 hours to eat dinner. The paella took 1 hour and 30 minutes to come out!! When we ordered, the female server said the paella takes 20 minutes.

THis may have been the best meal we had in Amsterdam (though we had multiple excellent ones...)…read more We borrowed bikes from the Leonardo boutique and biked around the city, and had a lovely, lovely day.. Came across this place serendipitously and it seemed like a nice place to try. Had exquisite service, sat outside, all that great stuff.. Wine food, you know how it goes. Located in a really cute neighborhood the whole experience was a win, win, win... Highly recco and would be eager to return!

Absolutely delicious - the variety of pinchos was outstanding and they were all truly delicious…read more Staff was very attentive and welcoming - highly recommend this little gem of a restaurant!

We went here after getting in from a long flight from Chicago. It was a random decision, but one I…read moredo not regret. It was a quaint little restaurant and we sat outside even though it was chilly. The servers were extremely helpful and friendly. The food was Spanish tapas and it was some of the best food I've ever had. Chicago's tapas restaurants cannot hold a candle to this. Everything was good. I really loved the anchoa which was an anchovy toast and the berenjas which was like a crispy eggplant with mushrooms.

The food is incredible, eggplant, mushrooms, paella, good service! This is a must visit.read more