My family and I went to Toro last night for the first time in a very long time, and it was…read moreextraordinary; we'll definitely be back again soon. There were loads of options for vegetarians (which is not something I remember from our earlier experiences), I had a couple delicious vermouths, my wife had a lovely orange wine, my kids were happy, and the service was friendly. As always, Toro was packed (I think it's been packed consistently since the day it opened) and lively. What a neighborhood gem. Long may it remain.

It took us forever to finally get here but I think it was worth it…read more Pros: The food was outstanding. Everything tasted great, from the tuna crudo, hamburger sliders, salt cod croquettes and especially the gazpacho shooters. Service was good though it was sometimes hard to hear because of the noise. Caveat- Sangria was overrated. Tasted like iced red wine. Not much going on there. Cons: Very noisy, cramped seating, and warm inside (even though I think they had AC) due to doors being open to service diners outside on the sidewalk patio.

Wonderful dinner. Nathan was outstanding. Every suggestion was spot on. One of the best meals out…read morewe've had in a long time. Definitely recommend.

A vibey spot for tapas! My friend and I tried a few different ones and they were all pretty good,…read morealthough we noticed a couple of items were a bit overcooked/burnt, including the patatas bravas. That may be the way they're supposed to be served here but I didn't like that part. The service was super friendly and the food was brought out quickly. I loved that the staff were all wearing Spain jerseys to celebrate the World Cup win! One last thing I didn't like: there's a QR code at your table to pay your bill on your phone which is convenient, but they tack on a sneaky $2 platform fee if you use it, and it takes some extra effort to have your server actually bring you the bill to avoid that. Two bucks isn't a big deal but it's the principle! I'd rather put that amount towards the tip.

Really great food! Came early (5p) on a Sunday so we didn't have to deal with too many people. Had…read morethe following: - beef cheeks - octopus - patatas bravas - grilled shrimp - pan con tomate with anchovies - crab salad pintxos All of the plates were delicious! The pintxos were a bit small for the price, so those might be the only things I would pass on next time. The beef cheeks were delicious and reminded me of a common Korean braised beef dish, shrimp were grilled wonderfully, and octopus was cooked perfectly. The octopus comes with a lot of potatoes, so you end up with a lot of potatoes when combined with the patatas bravas. Would definitely recommend!

Low key, neighborhood hangout vibe. It was packed at 9:15pm on a Saturday. We arrived about 10-15…read moremins before our reservation time but were seated rather promptly. Everyone from the hostess to all the wait staff was lovely, friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy working there. They acknowledged the note I included about celebrating a birthday which was a nice touch, most places completely ignore the reservation notes. Food was very tasty, we enjoyed everything we ordered. I will say that a couple of the dishes, the bacalao cheeks especially, weren't super elevated and were on the smaller side for tapas, so felt over priced. The basque cheesecake was perfection, super creamy and subtle in the best way. My husband who doesn't even like cheesecake liked it! The only complaint we had was how loud the place was, it was giving college bar with folks literally yelling to be heard. It was so loud I got a noise notification on my Apple Watch. Not what we expected and it really took away from the experience. I would suggest coming in on a different day and time for a more enjoyable experience.

Best place ever!! You feel as your part of a big family . Food, drinks, ambience is just wonderful!…read moreJulio is the best !!! MJ bartender made made me this delicious drink wow!!

I had the best experience at Dali last weekend. In addition to our amazingly attentive and…read morehilarious server, Sebastian, I'm pretty sure each member of the staff stopped by our table at some point to welcome us. The decor and personality of the place was unmatched, as was the food. I'd say this place is a "must see" if you're around the area!

The food is always incredibly perfect and the service is impeccable. Favorite dishes include the…read moregarlic shrimp, the potato tortilla and the paella - the fish and the vegetarian varieties are both are sublime. We also had the chicken with green sauce and we were so surprised by how simple and delicious the dish was. I only wish the simple pan con tomate was a staple ... alas. Cocktails are lovely as is the chocolate cake. The atmosphere is lively and fun - 10/10 would recommend!

Barcelona was okay. It's a fun atmosphere with friends and I recommend coming here as a larger…read moregroup so you can try out more things from the tapas menu. Food-wise, none of the dishes we got particularly wowed me (the sauces that came with each dish were better than the actual food) but I'd come back to try other things from the very extensive list. We got: 1. Patatas bravas: The best thing we got, though we should have eaten this when it was still hot and crispy. After sitting out for a while, it became a mushy mess with the sauce. 2. Spiced meatballs: Very small size for the meatball and not much spice (like less than a bite) but the sauce was excellent. 3. Jamon croquettes: Not bad but the filling was pretty gluey in texture. Definitely need to eat with the accompanying sauce. I ended up dunking it in the sauce that came with the meatballs. 4. Grilled peaches: Intrigued by this summer offering but I'd say skip. For $7, we got five very small slices of peach in an indistinguishable, vaguely sugary/burnt sauce. If you have a grill and a peach, you can definitely make a much better version of this for far cheaper. 5. Shrimp in garlic sauce: Fell flat. The shrimp were small and extremely overcooked. The only saving grace of this dish was the scallion/garlic oil that we used to dip the extra bread in. Food came out very fast and our waitress came by often to check on us and see if we needed. Lots of parking options nearby (including free 2-hour options one block over) so if you're debating which location of Barcelona to go to, the parking alone could weigh in favor of this one.

Stopped by for happy hour on a Wednesday around 5 PM, and it was nice and quiet. The $5 tapas were…read morea great deal, and my favorites were the patatas bravas, morcipan, and the halal chicken pintxo. The only dish that didn't quite hit for me was the berenjenas con miel--I enjoyed the eggplant itself, but the sugarcane sauce wasn't my favorite. Overall, everything was good, and I'd definitely come back for happy hour again.

This was a bit of a disappointment. We came on a very quiet weekday evening and the place was…read moretotally empty. Not sure if the lack of other customers contributed to the depressing atmosphere but we were seated in the larger dining section and it felt a little haunted. The food was just not very good, it pains me to say. Another review mentioned how the dishes did not seem to be prepared with any love or effort, which I agree with. The patatas bravas, a mainstay of any tapas menu, was perhaps the worst offender: undercooked, roughly cut chunks of potato with a messy drizzle of tomato sauce on top. Not sure how you mess that up. The bread used on the side of our spicy garlic shrimp was stale and cold. The toasted crostini with Iberian ham was an utter mess for a $19 dish - crudely sliced ham layered on top, making it impossible to take a bite without the ham sliding off; very tough, chewy bread. And the portion sizes were miniscule for the regular price (they do a HH special with $5 tapas which is a way better deal). The creme brulee was way too heavy on the cinnamon and amaretto. Our waitress was sweet and the food came out quickly, so giving some points for that. Parking: They offer a parking voucher for the Whole Foods around the corner; it's a minor pain to have to traverse that particular intersection to put the voucher in your car and then back to the restaurant but free parking is such a rarity in Boston so I'll take it.

We wanted to go here from my son's birthday, but since he works during the week and Saturdays,…read moreSunday is our only option and they are not open Sundays. Come Mother's Day and I am not a fan of going out on the actual day, but I did remember this place. We made a Saturday reservation, picked up my son from work, and headed over here. SO WORTH IT! I thought the spot was adorable and clearly well loved by locals and their own staff. You really get the feeling that all that work there really love the place. I like the menu items are not the "usual suspects" I see at most Tapas places, which are good but sometimes you want to shake things up. We got: Bolas de queso Patatas Aioli Croquetas De Jamon Croquetas De Verduras Solomillo De Ternera y Queso Cabrales Calamares Fritos Tabla de Quesos Pisto Manchego Albondigas De Cordero Iberico Peras Borrachas Torta De Chocolate All the menu items were flavorful and enjoyable. I think my favorite was the Croquetas De Jamon, if I had to choose just one item. We also decided to get two desserts - a pear dessert which seems to be their signature dish and the chocolate tort. While the pear was lovely, I was really in the mood for something chocolate so I enjoyed it more (but honestly cannot go wrong with either).

Pintxo has the best paella we've ever had anywhere outside of Spain. Here, its paella is way better…read morethan Spanish tapa restaurants in the Greater Boston area. What we don't like about Pintxo is how ridiculous the price of each tiny tapa dish is. Try comparing the price of each of the dish we ordered and, it's just unheard of.

Very friendly service to our family with children. Easy 10 min walk from the Porter Sq train…read morestation. We sampled a variety of tapas - the mussels were a huge hit as well as the manchego cheese.

If I was dining with a picky eater I would bring them here. Let me explain myself-- everything is…read morecooked and seasoned well, and the massive menu ensures that everyone will find something they can eat. Even if you don't end up liking the dish, the tapas size is small so you're not losing too much. And most importantly, most of the dishes I tried had garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil as the predominant flavor profile. The perfect seasoning profile for a non-adventurous eater! For the more adventurous eaters, I'd highly recommend sampling from their charcuterie and cheese selection. I enjoyed trying different combinations of cheese and meat with the bread to see which flavor profile was my favorite (also a good activity for Remy's friend from Ratatouille). As other reviewers mentioned, you can try a lot of dishes but the tables aren't that big so you have to be a little bit strategic if you want to dip the bread in the leftover sauces.