One of the many favorite unique dining experiences in Milwaukee! I fell in love with this restaurant a few years ago at the old location, and still love visiting today. It is best to go with a group of people willing to split food! I suggest ordering a few tapas (and maybe the paella if you're really hungry!) and then ordering more as needed. read more

Movida - MOVIDA Paella - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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First off, the ambiance was amazing. There were little fire pits and heat lamps all around us and the outdoor dining space felt intimate because there were hanging oriental rugs separating our table from others. Our server was very attentive and helpful. I just didn't think that the food was as good as I had expected. The pan con tomate, Serrano sliders and mushroom tosta were great. But the steak was overcooked and the chimichurri wasn't very good, the garlic shrimp was too spicy to eat and the Spanish meatballs had an odd almost rubbery texture to them. The sangria flights were pretty good and the amount was worth what we paid. Our favorite was the red sangria. All in all, if I want tapas in the future, I'll likely return to La Merenda before Movida. read more

Movida - Sangria flight - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The atmosphere was very intimate and charming. We sat at the bar and was served by a very attentive server, who had several recommendations. We ordered the sangria flight to share and I loved each of the flavors, the reed being my favorite. All had their own in our spin but all very delicious. We ordered the movida paella and garden paella to share between 4 of us which was more than enough as they were very large portions and a great bang for your buck. Both paella were delicious, however the movida paella was a little a little on the salty, likely because of the Spanish olives. Overall would order both again to share. We also got the pan con tomate which I highly recommend, the garlic Aioli is to die for! Overall a lovely spot a small little group to share several options. Did not disappoint. read more

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Good food, great service, and very nice ambiance. Went on a Thursday, sat outside and enjoyed some live Latin music. Would definitely come back. read more

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Great happy hour tapas and sangria flight!! Also hadn't had a Paella in years and their combo was soooo good!!! read more

Movida - Sangria flight on the patio - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The ambiance and food is absolutely amazing. Every single dish was flavorful, light, and consistent in texture and presentation. Our service was great. Kari was attentive and helpful with letting us know what dishes were worth trying. I cannot wait to come back read more

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Alyssa was our server and she was amazing. Food was great and drinks were very good. They helped us celebrate my brother in laws birthday which turned out great with good company. We were in the 2nd floor and love how spacey it is in there. Great environment. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Food is excellent, we went for happy hour at the bar. Drinks are good & service is ok but the bartender forgot to tell us a 18% charge is already added it to the check, so we double tip, her service was good and friendly but not worth 40% of the check. Not sure if is for the dining room to but definitely something to check before you tip. read more

Movida - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Absolutely incredible food! The service was amazing, our waitress Stephanie was so sweet and provided great conversation. It was the perfect night celebrating our anniversary, we were even gifted with 2 glasses of their house Cava which made it even more special:) Ended the night with their espresso martinis and the churros for dessert, show stopper! We will definitely be back! read more

Movida - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love the food and have been coming here for years, but I can't give it a 5 star because I don't like the upper deck at all. I love the old atmosphere downstairs where quirky things like baby yoda were around an old bar. This is sterile and feels like way too upscale for what I like. The food was still fantastic. Sorry guys I think you should have left it the old way. read more

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BEST BRUNCH DEAL! I went to Movida for my birthday for brunch and they had a special happy birthday menu for me! The brunch deal is $25 for coffee service, choice of beverage, starter, main & dessert and for $7 extra dollars you can have bottomless mimosas and sangria! Um yes please! As a starter I got the biscuit and gravy, for the main I got the apple pie French toast, and the dessert is a churro which they put a candle in for me! Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Their new renovated side of the restaurant is so cute and all pink which was perfect for a birthday brunch! Such a great deal and experience, highly recommend checking it out! read more

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So fun! Came here before a concert and tried lots of different tapas. A bonus was that it was during happy hour so prices were really cheap. Service was great as well. Will be back! read more

Movida - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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We decided to grab a late dinner here on Friday night, we arrived at 8 and they close at 9. They waitress was very quick to get our drinks and orders. The menu offers appetizers, tapas, bowls and paella. We ordered an appetizer of ham croquets which were incredible. We got a couple of tapas and my favorite was the mushroom tosta, I never would have thought to pair mushrooms with a cream cheese like sauce but it worked fantastically! We also got a street noodles bowl which was the perfect level of spicy if you like a little kick. The bar is darker lit and there's faux taxidermy on the walls of dinosaurs and other animals. The patio area is beautiful but you most definitely should make a reservation if you'd like to sit out there. They're known for their sangria and the flight did not disappoint, there was something for everyone! read more

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I recently enjoyed brunch in Movida's new expanded space, which was gorgeous! My friend and I went for their 'pink brunch' to celebrate her birthday, and it was the perfect place to celebrate! They played up the pink theme with pink decor, dinnerware, and even my sugar for my coffee was pink. On their menu, there's an awesome brunch deal where you can get a coffee, beverage, starter, main, and dessert all for $25. Plus you can upgrade to bottomless drinks for an additional $6! We were able to try many things off the menu by doing this, and all our food was great! They brought out a special birthday menu for my friend, as well as a candle in her dessert, which made the celebration even more fun. I'll definitely be back for the cute ambiance and the great breakfast deal! read more

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Quite disappointed tonight. Service was extremely slow, though they were fairly busy and perhaps understaffed. I was expecting a little more flavorful fare and more interesting options I will give it another chance! read more

I was visiting family in Milwaukee and decided to check out Movida for dinner. I can see why this place has almost 5 stars with 500 reviews. The food, service, and ambiance were all perfect. They had delicious vegan options that were flavorful and filling. They also have some nice wine to pair with the food. This is definitely a place I will visit next time I am in town! read more

Most of our party had been to MOVIDA before, but this was my first time and I loved it! We were very excited for the sangria flights and they did not disappoint. We all tried the red, white, and the season sangria which was pumpkin spice. I was a little worried about the pumpkin spice, but it was absolutely delicious. We tried a bunch of different plates to share. My favorites were the potatoes, nachos, and Brussels sprouts. There wasn't anything I tried that I didn't like. Our service was great and the tables were social distanced well. I would definitely be back and we plan on making another reservation for the Star Wars Pop-up bar outside!! read more

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Food was good, service was horrible, but the ambiance was cute. Went for pink brunch on a Sunday. Was sitting at our table for 22 minutes before we were asked anything, I actually had to get up to ask the hostess if we can move tables because they put us at a forgotten table by the kitchen that several servers walked by but we never got approached by 1. All the tables were taken so we had to stay there. Once we ordered our server barely came to our table I think we saw him twice after we ordered and that included asking for the check. The food was good that's why I gave it 3 stars. But if it wasn't for us visiting I would never go back. read more

Movida - The forgotten table! Don't agree to sit here! - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food is phenomenal. The service is great a really special culinary experience! Just came back from Spain...took me right back there.

Everything was amazing. The service was excellent - our server made so many recommendations for drinks and food - and there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. I love the tapas dining experience almost anywhere, but Movida has taken it to the next level with pairings of items, sauces, drinks and atmosphere - it truly is an elevated dining experience. I can't wait to go back and see what's new. I would recommend this against any fine dining restaurant, but with a friendly, casual vibe to it - it's the best of all worlds. Thanks Movida for bringing the excellence to the fun of the tapas experience. read more

I have to admit - I am addicted to Movida! Proof - I dined there thrice in December alone, with three different sets of people. Fair warning - the outside of the place is not much to look at, especially at night. But that's the only negative I can associate with the place. Each time we have eaten there, the food has been amazing. Each dish has been delicious, presented well and the portions are decent for a tapas style dining experience. The drinks are delightful. The Sangrias are great, and the cocktails are decently priced and well made. The service is consistently attentive. The staff is knowledgeable, happy to guide you through food choices, how much to order etc. I have been here in groups ranging from 2 to 10, and with different food preferences. Not once have my guests been disappointed. Even the strict vegetarians in the group had plenty of dishes to pick from. I strongly recommend making a reservation - the place is large but popular. read more

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I went to Movida for the first time for a birthday dinner and was impressed! This cozy spot was the perfect place for a girls night (and I'm excited to try their patio when the weather warms up). We split a handful of plates, but my favorites were: Cauliflower Tosta (great texture and flavor - perfectly zingy!), Meatballs (delish!), and Patatas Bravas! I can't wait to go back again and try more of the menu. Everything looked delicious. read more

Last night I visited Movida at Hotel Madrid to celebrate a friends birthday with 6 other ladies. We were seated right away for our reservation and had a great time from start to finish. Our server brought the birthday girl a special surprise which was very sweet and kicked off the celebration perfectly. Since we all were excited to try a variety of dishes the whole table opted to do the unlimited tapas and honestly this is the way to go if everyone is willing (whole table must participate). We tried nearly all of the dishes included in the unlimited menu and it was definitely worth the $54/person cost. Some of my favorite dishes were the empanadillas, the grilled zuchini, hot honey Tosta, mushroom Tosta, steak Tosta, papatas bravas and the curry noodles. In addition to the tapas, I tried the classic old fashioned which was a very well balanced drink. I really enjoyed it. On nights out with friends I tend to switch between cocktails and mocktails so I switched to the America/Na which reminded me of a NA Aperol Spritz - it was very refreshing and light. The restaurant personalized a menu for our birthday girl and our server was very sweet, taking care of making sure we had enough portions so everyone could try something which was very helpful. Movida and Hotel Madrid are some of my favorite locations for ambiance. The interior and patio design is so dark, moody and stylish. Overall a great visit! I can't wait to bring more friends here! read more

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Movida has great ambiance and friendly service. The food is exceptional. As is the current happy hour! The happy hour tapas are delicious and a provide good sampling of the standard menu at an extraordinary value. I highly recommend Movida if you live in or are visiting Walkers Point area of Milwaukee! read more

Visited here using a City Tin Coaster, and it won't be our last time! Chill, cozy, romantic, Movida is great for couples, friends, dates. I loved the Spanish art and photographs on the walls, seating was a breeze, and service was top notch! Tapas for everyone! The Sangria was very good, I've always been a fan of Patatas Bravas, and they are good here, too. We ate a ton because, tapas! Mo-vida, Less Problems! read more

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Mix it up I tried to make sangria a few summers back and it was the worst ever. Kudos to Movida for Sangria Lab. There's no cutting up fruit and waiting to try it out. Their mixologiest provides all that's needed for a great evening of mixing and tasting to get your desired results, and you leave with a bottle of your concoction to enjoy on your own. Because you can't just down sangria on a empty stomach, a variety of tapas was offered - bread, cheese, meatballs and sauce. I had mentioned dietary issues ahead of time and a vegetarian plate was even provided. Super friendly staff, I'd highly recommend to all. read more

Movida - Olive and hummus plate - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Happy hour is awesome! We sat at the bar and our group of 4 ordered 10-15 apps and drinks. We loved all of the food we shared and had a great time at the bar. It wasn't very busy mid week. The service was okay. My favorite was the mushroom toast. read more

Movida - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Visited for brunch. It was a little busy, but seated right away. However, it took a while for our server to attend to us. And she served another table before us. The brunch was 25 dollars, which included unlimited coffee, a starter, a beverage (soda , mimosa , sangria , beer or Bloody Mary), an entree and dessert. Unlimited mimosas and sangrias for an additional 6. The food was great and many options. I had the steak and cheese eggs. Well seasoned. The sangria was a tad bit sweet. But good overall. I would return. Very cute decor as well. read more

Movida - Red sangria - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Service and food were excellent! Loved the potatoes, pulled pork omelette. Can't wait to go again!

There are so many good restaurants to visit in Milwaukee that sometimes we forget to go back and visit the ones that made us fall in love with Milwaukee when we first moved to this fair city. Movida is the kind of restaurant that just makes you feel chill when you walk in the door. Romantic lighting, flowing curtains, brick walls, and close tables combine to give it a very inviting atmosphere. Let's start with the servers, they are always friendly, knowledgable, and ready to help with recommendations. The hardest decision I ever have to make at Movida is what cocktail I want to start with. They have the best sangria (red is my favorite) but every cocktail has its own personality and is delicious. Lately, I am in love with It's a Avocado - El Jimador Tequila, Avocado, Serrano Peppers, Mango, Lime it has a combination of hot and cold, and I think it is the perfect drink for a summer and fall evening. We ordered the Chef's Board, Baked Goat Cheese, Patatas Bravas, and Chicken Empandillas. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared! We love everything about Movida, we are definitely putting it back on the hot rotation restaurant list. read more

Movida - Drink Name "It's an avocado....Thanks" Tequila peppers, mango and lime =heaven - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I can start this review by saying that I can't wait to go back. Best tapas ever had... And this is after visiting many other tapas bars. All items had were delicious! read more

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Been here twice and I have not been disappointed at all. Service, food and drinks were vergood. I've tried their pulpo, croquetas de jamon, empanadillas, patatas bravas, mussels and asparagus. The only dish I tried that I did not like I believe was a cauliflower dish, we told the server that we were not fans and she took it back without a charge. I had the sangria which was amazing! The ambiance, service and the trendy decoration makes for a perfect date night or a girls night out. read more

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I started to take pictures of the food, but after the first few bites I completely forgot- my mind was only on the delicious flavors. Everything at movida is so good. I especially loved the pimento cheese, croquetas, patatas bravas, strip steak and mushroom tosta. If you go on Wednesday- their wine Wednesday deal is a free glass! Of course it's delicious Spanish wine as well. They also have an unlimited tapas deal for those who can eat a lot. We tried to tackle it but it was so much food! A great deal if you are really hungry. Our server was friendly and brought the food out at a perfect pace. The vibe inside and outside are both great- outside in the courtyard is fun for the summer, in the winter outside in the tent you will stay warm with all the rugs and any season the indoor dining room has so much character! I will always love coming here! read more

Movida - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A great place to eat with others. This was my first time enjoying tapas and I can't wait to do so again. The service was amazing. We always were eating as someone was dropping something off constantly. We were able to chat while enjoying many different food options. read more

Movida - Patio in Winter - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TL;DR Movida was the bomb. FYI: Movida is a tapas style restaurant so everything ordered is meant to be shared at the table. We got 4 dishes and a paella and it was just right amount of food for 4 hungry people. The service and ambience was great. Would definitely be a fun place to take a date. The food: (ranked best to worst) The Movida paella was stellar. Hands down would order again. Exceptional food. Please order this. 5 stars. The jamin croquetas were exceptional. Also would definitely order again. Nice crunchy outside with great flavor in the middle. The patatas bravas were very good. A little kick to them with a great bold flavor. The corn hush puppy bites (I can't remember their name for the life of me) were also good. Imagine a deep fried Mexican street corn ball. Not too shabby. The lomo tosta was just okay. Honestly wouldn't order it again. But who knows? Maybe you'll like it! Regardless, this place was a great place to try out. I'd like to go back and try some more of their dishes! They have a ton of options! Go support this business. 5 stars for sure! read more

Movida - Patatas Bravas Gluten Free - Spanish Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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The people and food was excellent!! My only gripe was due to where Milwaukee is located, Movida's seafood offerings is disappointing. The had a lot of meat on bread items, which I felt portrayed the Midwest and Germanic heritage of WI very well. I definitely recommend this place for a fun place for friends, night out, and dinner date. The people are so lovely. The space is separated into multiple parts, so you never feel like you are in one giant hall of people. read more

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Was super excited to try this place as I've heard nothing but great things. To be upfront: the food and drinks were fantastic and very unique and the timing of the food runners was impeccable. The service on the other hand quickly went from forgettable to egregious. Dishes we ordered did not come out (least of our worries), but then we were forgotten about for ~25 minutes as a larger party entered. It got to the point where we had to bother the hostess to see if she could bring us our receipt so we could go home. For a place of this caliber (and coming from a former server), it was a blessing that 20% gratuity was included. So, warning: come for the nice food, stay for your receipt if a party over the size of 5 enters the vacinity. read more

Beautiful covered patio. Excellent wait staff, great selection of sangrias and tapas - lovely dinner! Food was amazing - tons of choices and not a bad one in the lot. Drinks are creative and tasty and the servers knowledgeable on both food and drinks. read more

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Had a 1:30pm Mother's Day reservation for 2. At 1:55pm still did not have a table and the excuses as to why got more poor than the next. If you need to celebrate a special occasion don't try it at this restaurant. Poor dining room management to say the least. We even say at least on party of 4 receive immediate seating even though we had been waiting (with a reservation) for 20 minutes. Life is too short to dine at places poor managed and not respectful of your time. read more

Beautiful interior! Came here for my birthday dinner tonight. Service was great and our table was out on their heated outdoor section and it was lovely. We have missed Spain since we first visited in 2019, but the food at Movida was delicious and definitely reminiscent of our travels. We nearly ordered everything. It was so hard not to lol (got too excited and forgot to photograph the broccolini, street corn fritters, crab tosta, and lomo tosta). I would say that for the quality and quantity of the food you receive, it is shockingly affordable. You are definitely getting your moneys worth and everything we ordered was equally yummy. Would love to come here again and try everything else we couldn't this time around. read more

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