Hands down, my favorite place I tried in Portugal. The food, the ambiance, the drinks, everything was on point. And the service was AMAZING!! Gabby got us in for a last minute reservation which we so appreciated and our server, Morghana, was so so sweet, fun, and helpful with the menu. Everything about this place was amazing. Definitely a must stop when you're in the neighborhood. read more

food: overall yummy, the fish tempura had a bitter taste from poor frying or something, also the pica pau was a bit tough I really enjoyed the pork belly, oxtail bao, churros, & the obsession cocktail Service: based off food I would've given this place a 4 star but the service was great so I boosted it to a 5 star. Really sweet staff & the power was cutting off which they handled professionally Ambiance: I like the interior, they also have a small outdoor section that looks great when it's warm out read more

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Everything I had here was really good , highly recommend the tuna tacos, croquetas, and pork belly read more

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One of my favorite restaurants during my 10 day vacation in Portugal. I highly recommend making a reservation online, it is quick and easy! Otherwise, it may be difficult to get a table. I came for a dinner and sat outdoors on their patio on the upstairs floor. It wasn't cold at all because the patio was covered. The cocktails are delicious, especially the gin ones. We ordered many different dishes to share but my favorites were the ceviche, beef cheek and octopus rice. However, everything was absolutely delicious and you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Service was good and they had wifi :) read more

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The staff are friendly and service is efficient; there is ample room for seating. The menu is clever and has some interesting dishes, but we were slightly disappointed by the taste of the food (much of it was decent but not great), especially the pork crackling, which was quite tough. read more

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I did not think the food was all that great here considering the great reviews and high praises from Redditors. Pica pau reminds me of adobo so it was nothing special for me (I'm Filipino). The codfish tempura was much too oily and thickly breaded to be palatable. Ox tail tacos were ok, nothing special. Service was great though. But if you're coming for the food I'd skip. read more

I really wanted to like this spot but was disappointed. We waited 45 min for our table on a weeknight. The potato's bravas were mediocre at best and seemed not freshly made. The meat plate portions were limited. The sangria was good but overpriced. Wil not revisit We went somewhere else after for our full dinner read more

Tapa Bucho - Meat and cheese board - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Tapa Bucho did not disappoint. One of the best ribeye steaks ever. Tender and juicy. Comes with ground sea salt on the side. Cooked perfectly for me. Medium is like medium-rare to some. Next dish was portobello mushrooms with a fried egg on top. This was perfectly paired with the steak, coincidently. One more dish was fried pork belly. Crispy skin and soft, tender pork. The waitress was kind enough to let is bring our own wine. Apparently, that isn't a thing in Lisbon like in the States. The whole bill including tax and tip was $45. Easily $85 in the States. read more

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A beautiful establishment with an amazing tapas selection. Lots of seating inside and outdoors on their patio. The wine selection was great and I recommend the croquettes and shrimp. Definitely check it out. read more

Tapa Bucho - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

we were visiting Lisbon. We wanted to visit a tapas restaurant. Found this online due to a positive review and they were 100% worth the trip. First time we visited we did not make a reservation and they couldn't get us until almost 10 PM. It was a quiet closed door kind of place. They don't really want to attract tourists (totally get it and thank goodness) went back the next day and had one of the most fabulous meals ever on our trip. The tuna tacos with wonton shell amazing. Very good mix of little twist on food to make it so unique. Five stars read more

This is a special place. We ordered seconds on the tuna tacos. The local meat and cheese board was perfect. The service was charming and efficient. Prices were reasonable for the quality. A highlight of our trip to Lisboa. read more

Tapa Bucho - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Great tapas In Bairro Alto. The address listed here in Yelp is wrong (they moved). It's R. do Diário de Notícias 124, 1200-141 Lisboa, Portugal, around the corner. We didn't have a reservation - were told no reservations available for the terrace. We came early 7PM on a Monday and got a table. We shared a charcuterie meat and cheese was amazing but a little too much. We got the bacalhau tempura, black angus steak, shrimp in garlic sauce and ** the star tapa ** portobello mushroom with a delicious sauce and egg on top. Everything was delicious and fresh but the portobello really stood out. We made steak and eggs the next morning with the leftover steak, cheese and bread!! The staff were very welcoming and accommodating of my beginner Portuguese and the upstairs terrace was very comfortable. Prices are a little on the high side for Lisboa but still as others mentioned, much better than the US. We will be back. read more

Pretty decent spot tucked away in a alley in Barrio Alto. We lucked out and came in around 8:45 and to our surprise were seated quickly. I was shocked at how small a restaurant it was since counting the tables and seats it only seats roughly 20-24 people at a time. Shortly after we arrived people starting lining up outside to get in. Perfect timing on our part! The atmosphere here is super low key with a good playlist. If you aren't into taking it down completely while enjoying bangin' tapas spot - this is not for you. As a starter we order 2 ham coquettes which were divine! Great flavor and fried light. There wasn't an overflow of oil. We also got the bread spread with olives. The bread was very fresh and the butter spread, one herbed and one with tomato was a great compliment. Marinated olives were great! Shishito peppers: fantastic with a mayo spread. Mushrooms Teriyaki: oh my lort!! How dare they make mushrooms this damn good. Seriously. Just straight disrespectful. Pork Cheek Cauliflower Mash: So damn good. Cauliflower was well mashed it almost looked like a bed of polenta. Ox tail tacos: This dish proved to me that if you are not into refined foods, Portugal just is not the place for you. This was succulent dripping in the moistness and tender fat the oxtail was cooked in. Fuckin' banger for sure. Overall this place is a steal and had great eats. Just beware it is a small place so good luck on getting a table. I do recommend waiting it out if you have to. read more

"You guys ordered way too many tapas"- waitress. My wife and I elected to try Tapa Bucho on our last night in Lisbon. I generally am not a tapas lover. I commonly leave a meal of tapas hungry and with an empty wallet, but that did not happen tonight at Tapa Bucho! We elected to order a pitcher of sangria to start, water, five tapas dishes, a dessert with a glass of port to accompany it... which came to a grand total of 52.50 eu! The sangria came loaded with plenty of fresh fruit (Lemons, limes, oranges) and a stick of cinnamon that was able to fill a minimum of six glasses for myself and wife (3 each). The sangria was flavorful and refreshing with some modeled mint thrown in the mix. For dinner we ordered the Alheiro croquets, Batata's fritas, Salad, Ox whip, and steak (not shown on menu). The croquets were stuffed with Portuguese sausage that were to die for! Honestly I could've eaten a whole plate of them. It came with a dipping sauce that was garlic and tangy. You can order as many croquets as you want, but I would recommend at least two for each person. The Batata's Fritas were hand cut French fries that came loaded to the table. The fries were accompanied by two sauces (a white garlic aoli/ a mystery orange sauce) that complimented the fries well. The salad was a mix of arugula, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and crumbles of Brie cheese. It was delicious and a much needed veggie fix with our meat heavy choices! The ox whip was a savory dish served on the vertebrae/ cartilage. If you aren't a fan of on the bone meat this is not the dish for you. The ox tail was accompanied by fried chips that complemented the tender meat well. The steak was not shown on the menu tonight. I had read reviews from previous visitors raving about the dish so we asked the waitress if she could make it happen. She delivered... and we had several surrounding tables looking in awe and asking what we ordered. The meat was juicy and tender with little fat and lightly salted. If the restaurant can make it, you shouldn't pass! For dessert we ordered the lemon Oreo cheesecake with a glass of tawny port. The combination of lemon and Oreo cheesecake was a risky choice, but we enjoyed every bite! The dessert was rich and accompanied by a nice lime zest that added an extra fruity flavor. The port was nothing to rave about and I would recommend pursuing another option. If you are in the area I highly recommend checking out this spot! Escape the tourist traps and enjoy a true Tapas experience. read more

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A travel planner friend for Lisbon suggested this place for dinner and it did not disappoint!! The food was the most delicious AND affordable! Not to mention the service from our favorite Beatriz was incredible, they were so helpful and friendly. All the drinks and food came out in a timely manner. We recommend this tapas restaurant SO much. we loved everything, but our favorites were the tuna tartar tacos, ribeye, romaine lettuce and codfish tempura! (Basically everything we had). Not to mention the dessert. Simple menu with a little bit for everyone. read more

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Walking through a small alley we came across this gem. Lots of people inside and the prices looked decent(not the cheapest but not the most expensive). The tapas were a good size for the price. We started off with a Portuguese cheese and sausage board(everything yummy)! The codfish was on point ( as expected) ,Alheira was okay, and the calamari is not something I would order again. Now.. the churros... omg! They melt in your mouth.. the best I have ever had! Sitting in a scoop of cinnamon butter and fudge I thought I died and went to churro heaven. They were so accommodating to my family ( we are traveling with our 2 year old). A hidden gem for sure! read more

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This place is really popular, we had no idea we were supposed to make reservations, but we got in anyway. A bit pricey, but worth it. Drinks are good, and the food is amazing. The tacos were my favorite. read more

Great for drinks and a light meal. None of the food was outstanding or memorable but there are no lines! Service is great. Everyone is super friendly. read more

Tapa Bucho - Menu - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This little restaurant is adorable. It was worth the wait outside. The patrons were nearly all tourists. The anchovy salad was the highlight. I didn't love the steak as much as some Yelpers do - it was nicely seasoned but tough to chew. The dipping sauces that came with the fries were excellent. The AC works here so it was comfortable inside even though it was very hot outside. read more

Tapa Bucho - Exterior - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This looks and feels to all intents like a small meeting place for a family as much as a restaurant. And the atmosphere is perfect - you get to relax over the amazing food while chatting to others. This was a relaxed lunch with a friend and we were both ready to share the tapas experience. There were a great number of dishes to choose from, and my friend and I have varied tastes, so we asked for some help from the waiter. He knew his stuff inside out and made some recommendations we were both very happy with. It was great to have service with a smile and someone who was there to help as well as serve. The Mixed board of 3 cheeses and 3 sausages was put together with skill and care. Dishes like this can go very wrong, but the chef obviously knows his local cuisine. I always go for Calamari when eating tapas and this was an absolute delight. Cooked to perfection. My friend had a real craving for meat, so chose the Ox tail, which just melted in the mouth. In addition, we had the Corvina ceviche with sweet potato puree, lime, casava chips and cilantro which tasted as good as it looked. Just to keep up the seafood end of the bargain (after all, we were in Lisbon) we had the Prawns with garlic sauce and these were amazing. It was quite a shock that we were still ready for dessert after this, and shared the Creme Catalan with ice cream and the Walnut and chocolate cake with mascarpone and lime cream between us. They were heavenly! My friend and I have spoken about nothing else since! read more

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Such a good find ! We had to wait a bit on a Monday night, but it was worth the wait. We ordered the calamari (you can skip this), the red fish ceviche (good! But too much cassava in my opinion), the cheese croquettes (deliciousness!), and the oxtail tacos (best thing on the menu!!!!). The table next to us kept orgasming over their steak dish and their chorizo. You really can't go wrong with anything you order here !! read more

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The food was good but I do not recommend this restaurant. With so many wonderful options in this amazing city, we were disappointed to find a server who was...the best way I can describe it is aggressively indifferent. It seemed we were a bother to him. The ambience was also a bit tired and sad. More than half the light bulbs were out. We escaped as soon as we could to enjoy the beautiful evening. Apologies to the chef who did a lovely job. read more

Tapa Bucho is a must if you are visiting Lisbon. It's well worth the wait to get in (about 45 mins but we were able to get a drink while waiting). Our server was extremely helpful with picking courses. We started with vinho verde and a meat and cheese board which were both delicious. The chorizo coquettes were by far the best part of our meal- perfectly fried with a distinct smoky taste. I could have eaten about ten of those. The mushrooms were sautéed to perfection and the Ox tail was a unique dish. The meat was not Gamey at all and very tender. Our server recommended getting the huevos roto which was fries with peppers, chorizo, and raw eggs in a hot skillet (which he mixed at our table to cook the eggs!) we finished the meal with the Oreo lemon pie- a great combination of sweet and refreshing. I wish I didn't wait until my last night to eat here- will definitely be coming back! read more

i did my research for tapa bucho and it paid off. we walked through the city to get there for dinner and it was great. they had so many great foods to order and were glad to make mocktails for the younger people in our group. amazing staff, a little bit of a wait. read more

Came here tonight for a second time and may be returning for a third before we head home. This place has some of the best food I have ever eaten. Anywhere! The alheiro (Portuguese sausage) croquettes are mouthwateringly delicious. They melt in your mouth and the flavor is like nothing I've ever tasted before. Highly recommend asking for the orange dipping sauce to eat them with. That sauce came with our French fries hull (French fries with the skin also delicious). I would also highly recommend the oxtail (ox whip on the menu). I got this from a fellow yelp reviewer and wow that was a great recommendation! The meat is so flavorful and tender. The calamari is quite literally the best I've ever had. I can't stress enough how much you need to visit this restaurant! This is the truest 5 stars I've ever given. read more

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It is almost a hidden gem in the Bairro Alto area. Went here with two other friends of mine. We tried eggs, octopus and cod tapas; and all of those were really delicious. We also tried sangria with fruits and it also tasted exceptional. read more

Well, we have been eating there at Tapa Bucho a couple of nights during our lovely stay in Lisbon. Thankfully our apartment was just a few metres away so we could roll down the street after enjoying the food easily. Every single of those three or four nights there my friend and I left the place happily and full. Always we were lucky enough to get served outside as it seems to be busy inside the restaurant all the time. A reservation would have been clever but what did we know/care?! Fortunately we snatched a high stool which served as a table. Well, and all of the boards we had (cheese, ham, mixed) came along with some nice baguette bread - and it was always delicious. (Understandably they serve only a very limited choice of their menu outside though!) Plus staff were very attentive and friendly - despite the huge outside crowds waiting for their treat of the "tapas walk" through Bairro Alto. Great place! We'll surely come back again next time. In the meantime we can only recommend the place. Thumbs up - especially for the waiters. Keep up the good work! read more

I had, without a doubt, the best meal of my life at this restaurant. My friend and I were in Lisbon for only two nights and went back the next day just because we couldn't stop thinking about it. Every bite was actually unbelievable. Even the simple plates, like the cheese board with pumpkin jam and the mushrooms, were divine. The codfish and oxtail tacos were my favorite. On top of the amazing food, the staff is so sweet and warm, and the sangria is amazing !!! read more

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They've moved to about 3 minutes walk away. Great food, waiter works really hard. All around great, even in corona times. Would recommend, especially the pork cheeks and pica pau! read more

Tried the foodie tour in Barrio Alto. Tapa Bucho was one of the place we went to eat... everything they served was yummy... (cheese board, croquettes...) a must try... read more

4.5 stars. After some research to find something tasty, we stayed in our local neighborhood for tapas at Tapa Bucho Gastrobar. We were seated on a pleasant open-air terrace above street level. They call it the first floor, we would say second. Our hostess and server were really personable, like they wanted you to enjoy your visit. Short but distinctive menu with many small plates plus some more hearty choices such as steak or sandwiches. We chose a variety of small plates-Iberian smoked ham (prosciutto), fried potatoes with garlic aioli, garlic shrimp. But in my opinion the potato ham croquettes we're the best part of the meal although it was all very good. Croquettes were light and not greasy at all with an above average quantity of ham. Really tasty bread also. The dessert churros were a bit of a disappointment-served at room temperature and not too crisp. The melted chocolate dip alongside made a big difference. If it's in your vicinity, highly recommended. read more

This place, is where me and my friend had the best meal in Lisbon. The food was so delicious and tasty, love everyone of the dishes. The staff was very service minded and so friendly, and the atmosphere there was amazing! We will definely, come back again read more

Tapa Bucho - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

GET THE OX TAIL Right with that out of the way, this place is great, charmingly decorated, friendly service, delicious food. Great presentation and good portions. Pimentos padron were perfectly cooked and well presented. Mushrooms very surprising with balsamic vinaigrette - delicious. My friends tortilla was also great. Even the lemon pie was a delight. Great place!! read more

By far our favorite meal in Lisbon. Tapas at their finest. Lovely wine and cute setting on cobblestone road.

Great food and service! My favorite meal in Lisbon. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. They helped us choose 6 tapas plates and all of them were delicious. read more

You know that perfect hole in the wall, with perfect food, service, ambiance? And you are really worried leaving a review will destroy that perfect balance? It's that one. We spent 4 nights in Lisbon, and ate there twice. Be ready to brave the wait, armed with a glass of your favorite in the picturesque alley, and let the great staff guide you through the small plate experience. You are in great hands. read more

BEST TAPAS EVER. Me and my boyfriend found this place on yelp and decided to give it a shot. Crazy enough we tried many restaurants during our stay in Portugal and these tapas were our favorite. The service was excellent as the waitress helped us pick dishes that are their best sellers (but we ended up trying mostly everything) and nothing disappointed!! The pork cheek and steak dishes were my favorite in particular. We wanted to go back here on our last night but weren't able to because they're closed on sundays. If you have the chance go here!! read more

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We had a great dinner tonight, and our server Joanna was very helpful. The oxtail was great, as previously reviewed, but so were the chorizo croquette's!! Loved this place, great find I'm the Barrio Alto!! Also, bottle of house wine was better than expected, and a great deal for only €9. Would highly recommend for anyone spending a few days in Lisbon! read more

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I came here twice during my stay in Lisbon. Everything is delicious. The staff does a great job explaining the food (good for foreigners) and make their recommendations. We ended ordering more dishes than they recommended for 2 people and we had no regrets! They also have great white and red sangria. If you end up waiting to get a seat, that's okay, it's worth the wait! read more

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This place was recommended to us by our hotel and was truly spectacular. My only regret is that we didn't get one of everything and then start all over from the beginning. The octopus was a revelation - tender, juicy and perfectly charred. It was the octopus dish I had been dreaming of my whole trip but evaded me until I found Tapa Bucho. And just when you thought you couldn't eat one more cod fritter, Tapa Bucho seduced me back with their perfect rendition. The wine was the best bottle we had during our stay - a gorgeous red. And their version of fish tacos was simply exquisite (and this comes from someone who lives in California and eats a lot of fish tacos.) My husband and I have returned from Portugal and still talk about the meal we had. Another bonus: the service was wonderful. They were kind towards our daughter (the intrepid traveler and brave eater), attentive and lovely. I can't wait to go back to Lisbon and this will be my first stop! read more