we came back!!!! Diego is a gem and truthfully, i want everyone to taste this food!! it might literally be one of the best bites i've ever had!! this time i opted for the sangria..... a well paved road to alcoholism!!! delish!! we ordered the tomato crostini with burrata, and the fish tacos - that not only came with house made blue corn tortillas - they were accompanied by this amazing creamy jerk sauce that we could not get enough of!! (and of course, another plate of the steps con queso with the pork belly... i swear i could eat this every day!!) i cannot wait to make my way back to seattle to enjoy the quaintness of this delicious little treasure, and Diego's hospitality!! DO NOT HESITATE try to try Tapas Angel! i promise you'll be treated like family! read more

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The food was perfect. I'm definitely going back. The email reservation works just fine, so don't worry about that Diego will get back to you. He's very accommodating and if you don't drink, try their imported juice. It's amazing. read more

Wow! Tapas Angel is a top notch Iberian restaurant in Pioneer Square with Latin American influences. Small and cozy with amazing food and drinks. The service is impeccable! Diego is incredibly inviting and friendly and makes you feel at home in his beautiful restaurant. He's very knowledgeable about wine, vermouth and sherry and everything on the menu. We ordered the spinach salad with blueberry vinaigrette, the wild mushroom empanada and the pork empanada, prawns in a buttery sherry sauce, and manchego cheese with mānuka honey for dessert. All delicious. Their house made mojo verde and mojo picón are divine as well! Highly recommend the fried plantains and the pan seared octopus. An absolute must try if visiting downtown Seattle. read more

Tapas Angel - Rosé Vermouth Spritzer with dehydrated mandarin orange slice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Incredible food and hospitality! We were amazed with every dish we ordered. We will be back!

Diego, the chef/waiter and generally warm host, was incredibly helpful, just the kinda person that makes you smile. The food was next level and unique. The restaurant was casual, felt like we were on holiday or at a friend's dinner party. Top choices, the empanadas & desert ... short but well chosen wine list. Look forward to dining again. read more

The Arepa con queso with torrezno is out of this world ! The chef and owner Diego is super attentive. Love this place! Btw, don't leave this place without trying the pork belly! read more

Tapas Angel - Arepa con queso with Torrezno - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A hidden gem in Pioneer Square. If you want real food and great service, go here! Get the empanadas and the salad and the fresh squeezed juices. Order all of it and you'll be very pleased you did. read more

Excellent service and amazing food! Don't leave without trying the Iberian pork belly! read more

Tapas Angel - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Holy heck!!!! This was hands down THE BEST meal we have had in 2025, anywhere. We had pan con tomate (add burrata), setas empanada and picadillo empanada (OUT OF THIS WORLD) and ended with the albondigas which has now ruined every other meatball for us. The broth alone was to die for. And the hospitality, THE BEST. So fun, friendly, and lovely. Absolutely a spot we will stop in every time we visit Seattle. read more

What a gem of a place. Incredible authentic real food & fresh squeezed drinks. Try, it will not disappoint!

Love this new place in pioneer square! Stopped in after seeing it on IG and I'm glad I did. It's super cozy inside with 2 and 4 tables set in an L shape in front of big picture windows. We grabbed a spot and Diego came right over to give us a survey of the menu: Empanadas: a must get, there's a vegetarian and meat option. I preferred the veggie and my husband preferred the meat. Regardless though - these empanadas were stuffed. And PERFECTLY crisp. I knew these folks were making food right! Next we ordered the arepa con queso which was good but it was not my favorite next to the empanadas. That's the beauty of tapas - being able to try a lot of different things! We were really attracted to the option of the octopus but decided to finish with the albondigas and the Maduros - which surprising to me went really well together. The albondigas pack some heat and warmth to them. The maduros were absolutely sublime. Service was so attentive - Diego made my husband and I feel right at home. There looks to be a solid beer and wine menu - about 6-8 different types of red and white each if I recall correctly all at reasonable price points. Upcoming brunch menu so I'm excited for that! I've already made plans to come back with some friends. Head on over to this place and check it out before it gets discovered and you'll need a reservation for a seat on a Wednesday! read more

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Wow. We were upset that we didn't know about this hidden gem until now. Here were the things we took away: Diego, the owner, visionary, host, curator, and chef really made us feel at home. We don't often ask for menu advice, but we did. And Diego was able to give us a tour de force response about any item, ranging from his inventive takes on vermut, to his unique approach on preparing torrezno. It was easy to see how much he loves his craft - and how much he loves sharing it with diners. During the course of the meal, Diego came by a lot - always with a positive spin, asking for feedback, and making suggestions. Each additional dish, from the arepa to the camarones - simply marvelous with flavors that were flawless. One more example - the pan con tomate - we've had it at global mega-fancy Vegas-style elite-chef spots that you know well - but this version is, by far, the best we've ever had. Ok, if it's that good - are there any flaws? Sure, the biggest flaw is that the rest of Seattle still hasn't discovered why this spot is perfect for ladies' night, date night, and family night. But now we know - so we'll be back soon! Thank you Tapas Angel! read more

The food!!! We stumbled upon this jewel in pioneer square. One dish was better than the next. The empanadas were delicious, the octopus prepared to perfection and the albóndigas, yum! Everything was seasoned perfectly. The owner, Diego, was welcoming and really knew his food. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back! read more

I love this place, but I can't get a handle on what's going on there lately. They closed over the holidays and didn't update their website to reflect the closure. When you call, you get a message saying they are closed for repairs until January 17th. But it's mid-February, and I just stopped by during the open hours posted on the window, only to find a locked door. What's the deal? Let me love you, Tapas Angel! read more

Unbelievable spot! So happy we stopped in! Delicious, amazing service (love Diego!) if I could give more than 5 stars I would. We will definitely stop in whenever we are downtown! read more

Tapas Angel - Empanadas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tapas Angel off Pioneer Square was a fantastic discovery. Thanks to Seattle Foodies Facebook group, I was referred here for a unique experience. And they were right! Our server Diego was fantastic making suggestions and selecting wines. The food at a Colombian flare and was so delicious. From the confit tomatoe and burrata appetizer, to the garlic camarones, jerk fish tacos and a very interesting port belly corn dish with tasty sauces. Not your typical Spanish tapas, with a very casual atmosphere that makes you feel like you are the first to discover this hidden away gem. Go check it out! read more

Unbelievably fresh, tasty and creative food at very reasonable prices! Thank you Diego for your warm hospitality and care for the community - we will come back whenever we are in town:) read more

Amazing little spot! The owner Diego was very friendly and attentive. He suggested a number of dishes that were great, especially the Pernil Puerto Rican pork dish. We tried two different wines that were delicious. Highly recommend!!! read more

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We made the mistake of figuring we could find a restaurant a couple hours before a concert at T-Mobile Park. Oops. However, had not been for that poor planning we would never have discovered this gem tucked away near Pioneer Square. Featuring Iberian-inspired Cuban food, top to bottom the menu is fantastic. High quality dishes with top shelf presentation. The Ropa Vieja in particular was absolutely delicious and filling. And the house sangria will knock your socks off. One of those restaurants where you just have out to make a checklist for repeat visits to ensure you don't miss anything. read more

So they opened approx 2 months ago. The Sangria is off the hook. The food is amazing and with Tango and Salsa starting in the next few weeks I think this place will do well!! I would highly recommend this place for a date night, group night out, when you miss the ferry and definitely before stadium events!! Enjoy! Adding on... the sauce in the Camarones dish is to die for!!! Be sure to ask for a spoon and extra bread...you will be glad you did! PROMISE read more

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Outstanding! Delicious food. Best arepa I have ever had. Marvelous yucca! Really delicious burata. Sangria was yum. Great music, vibe. Warm and attentive service. Will definitely be back. read more

The intimate glow of Saturday evening set the perfect stage for our anniversary celebration at Tapas Angel. Each tapas dish told its own story - layers of flavor unfolding with every bite. Our friends' eyes lit up as plates arrived, the server moving with the grace and timing of a conductor. From the first pour of wine to the final shared dessert, the evening flowed like a well-orchestrated symphony. Some places merely serve food; this one creates memories. We're already planning our return. read more

The Food is phenomenal. It is so fresh and every bite tastes as if you just been served a home cooked meal. The service and ambience is also outstanding. I can't say enough about this place! I had the meat empanadas as well as the sweet plantains, the soup and the pernil (roast pork) with Puerto Rican rice and peas. I felt like I was in the Caribbean. I will definitely be back to try more items. This place just opened and I see a bright future ahead for Tapas Angel! read more

Went here today with parents, incredible!!! Food was amazing and owner was super nice and welcoming. Got the desert too. Will be back! Jaimie read more

Great Nook, close to Downtown Diego was great recomending tapas, I try for the first time, wine was great too, I like the simplicity and the conversation, I will definitely visit next time I visit Seattle read more

Walked in and was seated right away, and was treated to really attentive service and flavorful tapas. Meat empanadas, fish tacos on blue corn tortillas, cubano sandwiches, pulpo (octopus) were all outstanding. Sangria was also unique and went well with the entrees. read more

My husband and I were finally able to try this place last night and can't wait to go back. The flavors in the food are unlike anything we've had in Seattle. We tried the empanadas, spinach salad, arepas con queso with pork belly, and the Cuban peasant dish-I can't remember the name but it was shredded flank steak marinated in wine with mashed sweet potatoes. It was humble to look at and incredible to taste. Speaking of wine, there's an amazing Spanish and South American wine list that Diego will gladly walk you through. And probably the best sangria I've had and I'm not usually a sangria drinker. Diego provided excellent service and we are excited to have his shop in the neighborhood. We are looking forward to the alfresco dining after construction on Yesler connects to the waterfront promenade. But until then we'll cozy up inside and watch the comings and goings in the historic neighborhood. read more

Thanks so much for the amazing food and kind hospitality. We read the great review in the Seattle Times and had to try the Cuban Pork Sano. Also we got the tasty fries, the WONDERFUL fish tacos which where so generous, and the fish so tender! Everything served with delicious sauces and so wonderful to have amazing food and such a wonderful ambiance! From the outside you see just another cool old brick building in Pioneer Square, but as soon as you enter, you are transformed into a wonderful world. They were singing and laughing when we came in, and not because we came in, we caught them mid song! read more

Don't be fooled by the modest size of this restaurant. The minute you walk in, you know you are in a special place. The aromas wafting from the kitchen nailed it for us! We ordered the spinach salad (Espinaca) which was full of fresh ingredients and flavors and presented beautifully. It was big enough for two people to share. Next came the mushroom turnover (Setas Empanadas) and the truffle oil and mozzarella made us want another one. We moved on to the Blue Corn Fish Tacos, made from house made blue corn tortillas. The black beans infused with the cucumber salsa and creamy jerk sauce were perfect for the fish. Along with that dish, we ordered the Cuban Black Beans and Rice; so delicious with subtle seasoning and flavor. As incredible as the food and presentation were, our favorite element of this restaurant is the owner Diego. Not only does he know his wine and can patiently explain the nuances of the different regions, he is passionate about the food and making the dining experience one of a kind. He did not disappoint! Thanks, Angel, er, Diego. We will visit again next time we are in Seattle. Sincerely, Peter and Virginia Loeffler read more