Lots of outdoor seating, great for when the weather cools down. Dogs are allowed on the patio from…read morewhat I saw. The sangria was quite strong, we also did the mimosas pitcher which I thought was a great deal for $30. I appreciated how we were able to get the juice on the side, we did the grapefruit option but they do have orange juice, cranberry and mango. We sat at the bar since it was pretty busy and we didn't make any reservations. Do recommend to take that into consideration if you plan on going on the weekend. The ambiance is loud, lots of chatting, live music. Natural lighting, great place for girls brunch, family birthdays. First date if you prefer meeting in the day. Started of with the chicken empanadas, a must try! The sauce on top with the sauce on the side was amazing, even without it the chicken inside is very much flavorful. Every bite is soft and I enjoy a nice flakey empanada. For the main entree first we have the "Pan Con Tomate" a very light refreshing dish. A perfect summer choice when you don't want anything too heavy or hot of a meal. Everything is topped on top of the bottom half of their in house fresh bread with chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs with what seemed to be like an egg benedict and fresh grated cheese that tasted a lot like mozzarella to me but it's actually a Spanish cheese called manchego. Really enjoyed this, would get eat again. For the second entree "Albóndigas Marroqui" a morrocan inspired dish. More on the savory warm aromatic flavors. Steamy hot, gives that homey comfort vibe, I could definitely see this as a meal to eat during the colder days. Flavorful tomato sauce with meatballs, I would suggest to dip the house bread into the sauce with the runny eggs just pairs so well together, which by the way I think it's also like an egg benedict topped with fresh herbs as well. Lastly the hallway with mirrors that leads into the restrooms, very cute to take selfies as you wait for your turn.

What a pleasant surprise this place was! We typically go to Barcelona Tapas, but wanted a different…read moreexperience that Mi Luna exceeded. Everything was so rich in flavor. From the Pulpo con Patatas, the chorizo Patatas, the goat cheese and tomato. Each dish was packed with flavor and little sodium! The highlight was the pollo pinxto. Massive chunks of chicken grilled perfectly over a bed of Moroccan rice. Topped with the albandigas on the side was pure magic. We finished our meal with a great recommendation from Mario. The crepe cheesecake was just the right combination and texture to finish a great night. The downside to this wonderful night was the drinks. The pear old fashioned was a bit watered down and the sangria is very sweet. We'll definitely be back with different tapas to try and drinks to stick to!

The food was good. The service was excellent…read more Ambiance was nice and pleasant. (... been here many times )

Atrocious service , food arrived bland and barely warm , the server seemed to be irritated, no…read moregreeting but she had the look of pure disgust. For a party of 4 we ordered 3 hrw brunches , one ala carte and a bottle of wine . And while I was still finishing my first outer she just came and tried to clear my plates when clearly I was eating and the plate had a lot of food . When I told her I am still working on it she huffed away. And to top it all she added auto gratuity of 20% when their menu clearly states auto gratuity for 6 for more people and when questioned she told the hostess who was also the manger that she just did that as she just did that. She didn't ask her how we wanted the bill split just got the bill with entitld 20% gratuity for being the a&$ she was . Dropping 250$ and getting this kind of food and service , the will be our last visit . Ambience is good . Pbbly brunch is not the right time as we had a nice dinner visit in the past .

So I've been here twice now. The first time I came was for restaurant week- they had a great menu…read morewith lots of options! El Pulpo is my favorite dish from here! I came back the second time just for this! For the restaurant week I tried the suckling pig- i was honestly a little disappointed with it. The waiter had recommended it but i ended up getting some gristle at some point and couldn't finish eating as it really turned me off of it. For dessert I had the (tarta de Santiago)-almond cake- again it was fine- I wasn't overly impressed with it- was a little dry. When I came back the second time was a much better experience! Started off with el pulpo again (of course) and we also had the Patatas bravas.- they are very unique and creamy. We also tried a pistachio and beet salad which was very light and refreshing. The almond soup- was ok- I will pass on it next time. And the main course we had the Bomba rice with seafood- very similar to paella. I really enjoyed this dish! Desserts we had the Gypsy's arm- sponge cake with carmelized custard- complimentary for my birthday :) and we also tried the warm manchego cheese lava cake. I really enjoyed both of them. Overall is it was a much better experience the second time around and will definitely be returning for more pulpo

Lucky to be able to get a table for an early dinner date night on a Wednesday at BCN. Reservations…read moreare a must for this Michelin gem. Nestled in an old home, the atmosphere is upscale and cozy at the same time. The restaurant is filled with masterpieces that match the culinary artistry for which BCN Taste & Tradition is known. BCN...the airport code for Barcelona. So of course the food brings the delights of Spanish cuisine to Montrose. It also features modern Spanish masters in the decor. The complimentary bread service was a great way to start the meal. Since we don't eat pork or shellfish, they brought us a small plate filled with manchego cheese (my favorite) and small white spoons topped with the most delicious artichoke hearts. Thank you for the VIP service. What a great to start a five star dining adventure! We went for the Houston Restaurant Week (HRW) menu. Our waiter, Roberto, was great. He helped guide us given our dietary restrictions. He also gave us an art history lesson on the beautiful works that are scattered throughout the converted two story former Victorian home. You coukld tell that he and his assistant, Romy, love their "home." For the appetizers, the "Patatas Bravas BCN" is a classic. Potatoes filled with spicy oil and alioli. The perfect bite for a hot appetizer. We also had the beet-pistachio-raspberry ravioli salad. The paper thin sliced multicolored beets are magically filled with kefir cheese and pistachio oil to create beet ravioli. So delicious. The entrees were so delicious. The Grilled Duck Breast is served with sliced quince, Idiazábal cheese sauce, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar reduction. It is so beautiful and the sauce is a joyful explosion of flavor. My husband upgraded to the Grilled Lamb Chops as the Grandma's sauce for the filet mignon has shellfish in it. Thank you, Roberto, for letting us know. The lamb chops are served with BCN potatoes, roasted zucchini filled with eggplant, red bell pepper, onion, and a confit tomato and a side of garlic alioli to enhance the lamb. So tasty. Finished the meal with the crispy fillo dough and the chocolate cake in textures. The crispy fillo dough is filled with the creamiest Catalán vanilla brûlée and aged rum raisins. The decadent chocolate cake and chocolate mousse is served with a cute little ice cream cone filled with a refreshing raspberry sorbet. The perfect way to cap a wonderful meal. Since Roberto told us so much about the art, I had to visit the original masterpieces by modern Spanish master artists. Joan Miró. Pablo Picasso. Salvador Dalí. Paintings and ceramics that adorn the walls, the bookcases, the fireplace. Thank you to Paco for sharing the story behind the two Salvador Dalí pieces in the private dining room. A necklace for Dominique de Menil, who founded the Menil Collection, and a collage created to advertise pantyhose. Amazing! The attention to the fine details throughout BCN Taste +Tradition is commendable. From making sure that we were enjoying our meal to watching the waiters steam and iron the table cloths for the next guest, BCN definitely takes dining to another level. Thank you to Paco, Roberto and Rony for an exceptionally memorable dining experience. We've been to BCN and MAD. I can't wait to see what is on the menu next for another five star immersive adventure. #3000+1

Food,Crowd and overall experiences were outstanding. Now I have to add some words so I can post…read morethis.

Came during HRW. Make sure you make reservations because this place was packed when we came in…read moreSaturday night! Parking situation is either street parking or $10 valet. I ordered the CROQUETAS DE BACALHAU, which was interesting. Wasn't too crazy about it, but it's very hearty. I guess I just didn't care for the cod filling as much as I'd hope. The ARROZ DE PEIXE however was very delicious. Very flavorful. The MADEIRA BREAD PUDDING was good too. Also decided to order the POLVO COM BATATAS as well cause I loved grilled octopus and it definitely was a solid dish. The potatoes were great too! It's not part of the HRW menu but I really wanted to try it regardless and I'm glad I ordered it. Service was good, they always kept our waters filled, and packed up our food to go themselves which was very nice. Great place to catch up with friends because even though it was crowded the noise level was not too loud.

I had the great pleasure of dining here for my birthday and it was an excellent experience. The…read morefirst thing that impressed me was the service which was outstanding. Within the first ten minutes of entering, we had met not only a wonderful host but our server and one of the managers. Their casual check-ins were appropriate and appreciated, never feeling fake. Their restaurant is an upscale casual and simply decorated with an impressive bar and food menu. The meal was a combination of individual and shared dishes. I ordered the Ensalada Mixta 5/5 was great but perhaps not large enough to share, so get your own. Sharing the large plate of Paella Mariscos 4/5 was delicious but the hanger steak 5/5 is absolutely amazing. The wine selection is great offering something for everyone with flights available. The overall experience made for a fantastic birthday celebration and I'm ready for my encore visit to relive that great vibe. I'm betting the staff will ensure it's a special treat.

Oh dear Lord, the food!! It was all sooooo terrific. Love the high energy, loud atmosphere…read more Friendly, helpful staff. Apologies in advance for my half-eaten food pics! The food was so good we started devouring each dish as they put a new item on the table. ‍ Food ratings: Focaccia bread- 5/5. Warm. Buttery slightly crusty too with soft insight. Yum. Roasted cauliflower - 4.5/5. In a Wonderful sauce. Touch of lemon flavor. Little crunchy. Good! Ensalata Mixta- 5/5. Salad dressing vinegarette was wonderful. Vinegarette dressing is terrific. Slightly spicy. Olives are soooo fresh. I didn't recognize some of the olives. They were super tasty. Beware they have pits. Hangar steak - 4.5/5. Flavor is great. Tender. Ordered it med rare (MR). Not even sure if it came out MR but it was just tasty. Spicy Beef Empanadas- 5/5. A touch of spiciness pepper that lingers in your mouth. Just right. Flavorful. Flaky bread. Really good. Seafood paella - 4/5. The seafood was cooked just right and flavors were good with the rice. Staff: The staff was great. Our server was attentive & gave menu recommendations. Several managers checked on us. The general manager, Andrew stopped by the table to ensure all was well. Zac, the drink manager, also was super helpful helping pick my wine. He let me sample 2 choices prior to making my selection. I decided to get a flight so I told him what I liked & he selected & brought me a sparkling, white & red per my description of preferences. Also, I saw where they gave a birthday sangria where you order sangria & they pour it down your throat. I wasn't close enough to snap a pic/video but it was quite a thing at one of the celebrating tables. It was my husband's birthday but that was not an option for him.Lol. The atmosphere is elevated casual. It's lively. It was a very enjoyable date night, birthday celebration night. I absolutely recommend it & will absolutely return!

This place is amazing! Its located in rice village so there is some street parking also some…read morerelatively low cost parking (get the park mobile app if you don't already have it and set it up before you get here). We tried out lunch which I would recommend although dinner here would be great too. The food was delicious and generous in portion. The wine was heavenly. And the overall ambiance was very tranquil with lots of warm friendly service. Relative to the service and quality of the food it was great value for our meal. This is another one of those hidden gems since there are so many places in rice village. I highly recommend trying out El Meson for lunch as well as the lamb chops try and save room for desert sadly that was the only thing I wasn't able to try out the first time so looking forward to my next visit back there.

I made reservations through Resy for 9pm on a Saturday night…read more We got there and parked to the left of the restaurant, there was a man there collecting $7 for parking. Weird! We go in, and the hostess tells us that they close at 9:30pm. They shouldn't allow reservations to be made for 9, if they close 30 minutes after. We both ordered from the Houston restaurant week menu. We ordered Cesar salad, and bacalao. Both were delicious. For our main meal we ordered Sea Bass and paella. The sea bass was delicate and delicious. The paella was mushy and you could tell it had been sitting for hours. We finished off with rice pudding and flan. The flan was creamy with an amazing flavor. The rice pudding was one of the worst I've ever had. Our server was attentive and welcoming. This place was hit or miss. Not sure if I'd give it another chance.

Great service, delicious food, high quality ingredients!…read more Our server was incredibly attentive to us without having to appear every ten minutes to interrupt our conversation. When you first walk in, the interior is dimly lit, warm, and welcoming. The arugula salad appetizer was the perfect balance of light and flavorful with a good peppery kick from the fresh arugula. The Nancy cakes were simple but comforting, and with the roe made it an incredible experience. We also tried the lamb tartare and the burger, and both blew our minds away. Just the quality of the ingredients spoke for themselves. The flavor was perfectly balanced, and I was very impressed by the consistency of all the dishes. Highly recommend!

This was our second visit, and unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype this time around…read more We arrived earlier than our reservation and they weren't able to accommodate us inside, so we opted for the patio. I was actually pleasantly surprised, it was spacious, shaded, and really comfortable. We started with the Nancy Cakes, which are always a 10/10 and easily the highlight of the meal. We also tried the yellowtail aguachile with roasted poblano and sunflower seed za'atar, which was just okay--nothing particularly memorable. For my entrée, I ordered the burger and specifically asked for the aioli on the side. Unfortunately, it came on the burger, and there was so much of it that it completely overpowered everything else. Coming back after a few years, we were hoping to be reminded why this place is so popular, but overall we left a little underwhelmed. I'm not sure we'd go out of our way to snag a reservation again.

Ok, we like this place. Tonight just didn't hit. We were sat in the bar area where most tables and…read moregroup were eating. The energy level was high and good. Atmosphere is inviting. We started with some champagne and French fries. It's our thing. The champagne was cold. Really nice and fries were the right amount of crispy. The Aguachile will bring us back. It was the Bone-In Beef Rib Al Carbon that threw us off. We've had it before and were looking forward to it again. Tonight it just didn't taste right. Seasoning was bland/missing. Temperature was not hot and barely warm. I'm not going to kill the place over it. We like it here. Tonight was just a miss.

In H town for a few days this was my first dinner on my list to try in downtown. Great experience…read more Service was on point. Hostess was incredible and our server took great care of us with some quick draw recommendations. Nice setting with a view of downtown. Quiet, which was perfect for catching up with an old friend. We got sushi, apps and a steak. All of it was awesome. Short rib tacos were awesome. The Angry Scorpion Roll was my personal fav. Can't go wrong.

I went for Brunch and had great company. I had a basic breakfast, eggs, bacon and biscuit. But I…read moremust say the eggs were scrambled perfectly with a little cheese and that biscuit was so delicious it was to die for. The service was great our server did not have us waiting so I appreciate it that. The atmosphere was light and it was family friendly.

Food1: The eggs, potatoes, fruits, and biscuit were delicious. 5 Stars…read more Food2: Their house coffee has sweetness baked into their coffee. They don't have any coffee that is not sweet. Their biscuit gravy didn't do it for. They added stuff into it that I didn't like. And their Tabasco sauce was too salty. 1 Stars Service: Friendly and warm, from the valet parking, the hostess, and the server. 5 Stars Ambiance: Trendy and hip. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars

Haa wonderful dining experience! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read morepresented. Pisco sour, Truffled Tuna Ceviche Summer limited Salad Brussels & Belly The steak was cooked perfectly and served sizzling with crispy potatoes, the Brussels sprouts were delicious, and the tuna Ceviche was incredibly fresh. The watermelon burrata appetizer was a refreshing surprise, and the pisco sours were the perfect finish. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere--we'll definitely be back!

Service: Angelo the bartender was top notch. Attentive and very knowledgeable. My brother and I…read moreenjoyed him describing his plans for infused liquors and upcoming drink specials. I had a Fall Mule that was infused with chai and cinnamon- like fall in a cup! The caipirinha was a refreshing change from my usual margarita. Ceviche was fresh and I liked the corn nuts- unexpected and nice texture. Plantain chips and fried pork belly took the guacamole to another level. The empanada trio- all 3 flavors were great. Flaky crust. Will absolutely get again. Ambience- slow on a Tuesday at 6 pm but was picking up when we left at 7. Plenty of tables inside and out. Nice but casual setting.