Stopped by for happy hour on a Wednesday around 5 PM, and it was nice and quiet. The $5 tapas were a 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. read more

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This was a bit of a disappointment. We came on a very quiet weekday evening and the place was totally 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. read more

Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Tapas restaurant in Brighton, good for big groups but book early. Food was good- solid tapas offerings. We enjoyed the grilled pulpo, fried calamari, steak, lamb meatballs, lamb chops, paella Mariscos and beef empanadas. Desserts were also delicious- the churros were good but a tad crispy so definitely overshadowed by the bread pudding and flan which were both on point. Service was quick and our server was friendly and accommodating. read more

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My favorite restaurant ever! I have lived in Boston for 5 years, and I adore Tasca. The service is fantastic, atmosphere is cozy and fun, food is DELICIOUS! If you're new to tapas and love cheese, I recommend the croquetas de jamon and Iberico y manchego. We also love the scallops! Price depends on how many tapas you order but let me tell you it's really tempting to try it all! read more

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Tasca has a lovely cozy vibe and the tapas-style menu is great for sharing. They have good selection of vegetarian options -- some were really tasty like the fried eggplant, mushroom croquettes, and veg empanadas. A few others felt a bit too basic, not something I'd usually order at a restaurant. The cheese plate was just okay, and I wish they were a bit more creative with the vegetarian dishes. My husband loved his lamb meatballs, and the fried calamari was also really good. Churros and chocolate pudding were both just okay. Service was excellent though -- super friendly and attentive staff, which made the overall experience better. read more

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My parents used to come here all the time in the 90's and early 2000's. We came back for my dad's birthday recently, and although the menu changed with new ownership, we were delighted to find that the quality and deliciousness of their tapas hadn't changed at all!! The menu is well organized, and also has QR codes you can scan to see how big each tapa is. Our waitress recommended about 2-3 tapas per person, so that was what we did. We got a few rounds, trying new things and re-ordering our favorites. It's a good place to go with a group; ours had 4 people. We started off with crab croquettes, served with a spicy mayo. They were delicious, like soft Spanish crab cakes. Also in the first round we got the beef empanadas, which were really crispy and stuffed with well seasoned filling- no air pockets to be seen! We also had some mushrooms in a light jerez sauce with fresh parsley that were lovely. Then our favorite... the gambas al ajillo. These shrimp came to our table SIZZLING in a small skillet of olive oil, lots of chopped garlic, paprika, and fresh parsley. They gave some soft bread that we drenched in the hot oil and had with the shrimp on top. It was perfection. In the second round we went with some classic tapas- a very delightful crostini with jamón ibérico, manchego, and fig jam; and the comforting and savory tortilla española. We also tried the duck wings with orange cinnamon sauce, which was ok, but the fantastic oxtail crostini- that retained the beautiful gooey tendon-y texture of oxtail stew- blew it out of the water! Finally we ordered another round of gambas al ajillo, and the magnificent pulpo a la parilla- that included two huge and herby grilled octopus tentacles with roasted baby potatoes, plenty of paprika, and chimichurri sauce. The octopus was cooked perfectly, charred and crispy on the ends but still soft and pull apart tender in the middle, not rubbery at all. Altogether this meal was one of the best all out feasts I've had in a long time. And definitely the best and most flavorful Spanish food I've had outside of Spain!! read more

Tasca Restaurant - Pulpo a la Parilla - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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We were at my mother's house in Brookline with a group of family members on a Saturday evening and after we toiled about dining in the group unanimously voted to go out. The challenge we had was that we had a group of 9. It was going to be hard to get a reservation. I was not familiar with the restaurant scene in Brookline so I spun the wheel and called 6 places and only on was happy to accommodate us -Tasca. When we got there the place was very busy - I was surprised they could take us. I love a restaurant with energy and this one had it going on! We were seated immediately upon arrival. The table we had was a little cramped, but it didn't matter/ I was loving the buzz of the place! We waited a tiny bit and were greeted by the server - she definitely mirrored the pace of the restaurant- she was a beautiful, bubbly young woman with a wonderful personally! We dug right into the menu. For drinks we all started with margaritas- they were a little strong but that's what made them great - it was made with fresh lime and was very refreshing - a great was to begin. Right behind it we ordered the garnacha sangria - I worry about low quality wine in sangrias, but it was super flavorful- if you get red sangria I recommend it over the house one. With a panty of nine it's easy to order too much food because everything is shareable- sooooooo we ordered just about every small plate on the menu and it was totally ok because the portion size was perfect! I couldn't find a dish that was not short of excellent, so this is a hard review to write. Some stand-out items for me was the spinach- it was sautéd perfectly and had just the right amount of garlic - I could have eaten that for my dinner! I also loved the octopus- a beautiful preparation- the tentacles were very meaty and the sauce was really flavorful! We also ordered both types of calamari- sautéed and fried. I'm a big fan and both were very good. Another was the empanadas - the shell was cooked perfectly so it was not dried out. I had 2 teens with me and was worried the food may be too sophisticated for them, but they found their way to the grilled steak- a perfect dish for them - both got the sauce on the side in case they didn't like it - but ended up pouring it right back on. Definitely a great choice for teens. The dessert list has something for everyone- we got the bread pudding- Spanish crème brûlée and the churros. These are all "must tries". I fell in love with the churros- perfectly crisped and plenty of sugar and super yummy chocolate - uhhhhhh... so good! I wanted to take more pictures of the plates but they were consumed so quickly that I didn't have a chance. It's definitely a loud place but that's part of the energy of the establishment. If you like tapas- this is for you - truly something for all on the menu. I'll be back as it was a great experience- I would highly recommend this restaurant!! Cheers to a great first experience!!! read more

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Sat at the bar on a Monday night and the place is so cozy! The bartender took a bit to come to the bar since they didn't have a lot of staff for a Monday but she made me a delicious pina colada when she came over. I also ordered the flank steak and $5 happy hour empanadas. The empanadas were OK.. they were a little too crispy for me. The steak was cooked perfectly. Parking was so hard to find! I recommend taking the trains or walking. read more

Very friendly staff, quality of food was very good! Back room can be loud if you have hearing problems, i will request the front next visit. read more

This is a favorite spot for us. One of our party is allergic to shellfish, but there were so many dishes to choose from. We ended up with 6 different tapas dishes, and then finished with the Brie tapas for dessert. We'll be back!! read more

Came to Tasca for Tapas Tuesday happy hour and the food and service was great! I tried to stick to the happy hour menu and they had tons of options but next time I will definitely venture out to try more of the seafood and rice dishes. I recommend coming with a larger group so you can try more things but at $5 a plate you can still get a lot of bang for your buck. read more

Been going to tasca for years. The food is very good and very accessible and the prices are affordable so it's a great neighborhood place! read more

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Overall, a great tapas place to try. They offer several halal options with halal steak, beef, and chicken. The beef tenderloin was the highlight. Lots of excellent flavors and options to choose from. Quick and friendly service. Great seating and warm ambiance. The only downside is that parking is a hassle if you're driving in. read more

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All of the meat and seafood tapas were phenomenal (calamari, mussels, lamb chops, shrimp) - the ingredients were fresh and everything was cooked perfectly, the food just melted in my mouth. Regarding vegetarian options, the sautéed mushrooms are a good, but the fried artichokes and the Brie were lacking in both complexity and flavor. The paellas were SO flavorful and delicious. The rice soaks up all of the juices from the seafood and herbs and broth and brings a wonderful combination of flavor to the palette. The rice towards the bottom of the pan hardens ever so slightly and the variety of textures makes the paella so fun to eat. The churros are a must have as a finisher. In addition, the ambiance is nicely European. All of the paintings play with a light/dark theme and it feels as if you are in the shadows of an alleyway somewhere in Europe. The servers are polite and seem to enjoy themselves, which adds to the warm ambiance. You will leave very satisfied. read more

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The service was great. The atmosphere was clean and very nice but it was really crowded inside the restaurant, I expected that though since it's the north end. The food was great and very shareable. read more

* Disappointed on multiple ends * We went here for dinner. The ambiance looks really good. Seating is ample. Parking is available at a nearby Whole Foods with pass provided by the restaurant. We found that all the food lacked taste and zest. We felt as if the cook was trying to wrap up his night shift and go home. The food was made with no love. Specially the paella was absolutely ridiculous: the rice in it was hard and uncooked. Thankfully the server made sure that we got a refund for it. I would suggest extra caution while shortlisting this place for dinner. read more

Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Tasca serves Spanish tapas. We were disappointed how one dimensional the food was. For example you can taste the brinyness of the mussels but that's all there was to it. The garlic white wine sauce did not come through and it was the same for the other dishes we ordered. The grilled octopus was tough from overcooking. The fried eggplant was just that. In addition, only meter parking is available and it is difficult to find. read more

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The restaurant is quite overpriced for what you get. I understand the concept of tapas, but the portions were extremely small compared to the photos. The lamb chops were barely 2 ounces, and the octopus dish had only three small pieces surrounded by potatoes. Overall, the presentation was misleading and not worth the cost. I order through Grubhub read more

Pretty affordable tapas place with delicious food. It feels more like the home style food instead of the fancy tapas places that you usually find in Boston. My favorite was the marinated anchovies with tomato on the bread. The tomato was more like homemade tomato sauce but it added unique flavor on top of the anchovies. The server was super helpful. She recommended the drink with the right sweetness just what I needed. read more

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Yummylicious!!!! I usually don't think to order Tapas for delivery but was looking for something different to order last weekend from our usual, and this popped up in the search. Ordered quite a few dishes- patatas bravas (my go to tapas), tomato bread (yummy), shishito peppers (first time trying this ever), lamb meatballs, ratatouille with bread, pollo chicken (really good, tender, tasty) and tortilla espanola. I like that they gave the sauce for the patatas bravas and the tomato sauce for bread separately packaged so they wouldn't get soggy. Very thoughtful! Food was great - tasty and filling! One issue with the delivery was that the driver called us on the phone but spoke no English it seemed that he could not find the address. And poor hubs went outside looking for him in the freezing temperatures. The one night that temps dropped to record freezing temps was when the driver couldn't find the building!! Luckily from the GrubHub online tracker we were able to see where the driver was - and finally connected!! Whew! Will order again and hopefully the delivery will make it next time! read more

Tasca Restaurant - Patatas Bravas, Pimientos del Padrón, Pollo al Ajillo, Tortilla Espanola, Albóndigas de Cordero - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Excellent food, staff and management. The atmosphere is extremely comfortable and the table spacing is perfect!

We haven't been to tasca in forever because it's a bit far from back bay. We went last night and it was great! The food is more of a 4 for me but with service & price it becomes a 5. Always had a great time here! We had the following: Patatas bravas - Good, liked the red kinda spicy sauce Croquettes - SO much jamon. Highly recommend!! Shrimp - Yummy, also a little spicy! Lamb - Loved this, cooked perfectly and the mint sauce was great Churros - Enjoyed these but would try a diff dessert next time No pressure here to hurry and leave. We had sangria and took our time after eating. Will be back! read more

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Tips: - Reservations are necessary on a Fri/weekend night - Get the parking pass from the restaurant that allows you to park at the Whole Foods just down the street. - Cozy ambiance. Spanish style decor. - The place was pretty packed on a Fri night. A little loud for my liking. - The tapas were pretty good. The Crispy goat cheese balls were my favorite - had a sweet filling. - There were a couple of things from the menu that we ordered that they didn't have or ran out of - There are some halal options on the menu, which is nice - Service was alright. Might try it again on a less busy night if I was already in the area. read more

Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Tasca was recommended by a friend for tapas over Barcelona Wine & Bar, so we made reservations for a Friday night. The ambiance is traditional Spanish -- romantic lighting, beautiful paintings, decor pieces, and yellow archways. The bathroom is clean and even has a baby changing station. Alitas de Pato - duck wings were deliciously sweet and savory Pollo al Ajillo - very flavorful boneless chicken Pulpo a la Gallega - did not love this one, the octopus was a bit rubbery and lacked in flavor Gambas al Pil Pil - I can eat this all day, also not that spicy Brie - really beautiful combo with the apple chutney, pear, and crostini Patatas Bravas - a bit disappointed with the flavor on this dish Boquerones - pretty good anchovies on tomato-garlic bread Be sure to get a pitcher of their red sangria! read more

Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Shoutout to Alejandro! If you're reading this, you made our night! Hands down the best tapas place in Boston with also the best Sangria in Boston that blows Barcelona Wine Bar out of the water. You get a big pitcher of fruit infused ambrosia that fills maybe 4-5 cupfuls but it's gone before you know it. Every single dish was beautifully crafted and surprised me. I had high expectations but even all the vegetable dishes were great. I'd say the fried eggplant with cane sugar (berenjenas con miel) is a MUST TRY! As for the other heartier dishes, the sauces stand out to me with the potato sauce being rich and creamy and the lamb sauce being light and minty. Come here for the food but stay for the drinks and service! read more

Tasca Restaurant - Jamón Ibérico y Manchego, Chuletas de Cordero, Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico, Berenjenas con Miel - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Where to start...Reservation was for 7 and we got seated at 7:40. It was absurd and took forever to even talk to hostess as she was MIA. The service once seated was good. The food left a lot to be desired though, particularly the papas bravas. It wasn't cooked all the way and sauce on top just was not good. The octopus was also very chewy and flavorless, also quite small portion for the price . I would not return. read more

Came here for their "happy hour" basically of certain tapas that are $5. I thought it was just on Wednesdays but I guess M-W. Luckily got to park on the street that was good until 6pm, but can see parking being an issue. Service was very nice, good margarita. Food was good, I liked most the marinated olives, mushroom crostini and potato bravatas. My partner liked the octopus a lot. His came with potatoes so we shouldn't have ordered x2 bravatas but that's on us. Music they play makes you wanna do a little dancy dance. read more

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Its location is deceiving. I can't wait to go back!

Nice atmosphere and music is appropriate for the venue. Friendly staff, great menu particularly enjoyed the fried artichokes and the garlic, shrimp, along with the beet salad but, everything was good, and overall extremely good meal at a reasonable price. read more

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We are grateful to be winning their holiday $100 GC giveaway on Instagram! This gives me the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with close ones to celebrate the end of 2020. The staff is very diligent in following social distancing guidelines and we felt very safe dining at this restaurant. Street parking is a pain in the area but the restaurant was kind enough to give us valet passes to park at TD Bank for free! Just make sure to call ahead. We got two different pitchers of red sangria to start! For 4 people, that's 2.5 glasses per person. Best sangria hands down! Everything we ordered was outstanding! Seafood was amazingly fresh. Paella Valenciana was out of this world! Honestly order everything! The interior of Tasca is very beautiful and the decor brings out a very romantic atmosphere. Perfect for date night! The service was friendly, personable, and attentive! Tasca is a treasure and I cannot recommend this place enough! Thank you to all the staff and especially the manager Armando! We had a wonderful time and we will definitely come back to try the rest of your menu! read more

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Outstanding service, impeccable wine presentation, delicious tapas. Love the recorded flamenco music playing through the room. My wife and I wandered in on a whim and were happy we did. We will definitely be back with friends. read more

I enjoyed visiting Tasca over a decade ago. My recent dinner experience was not great. Tapas: Shrimp more tough than should have been , did not really taste like garlic shrimp. Other vegetarian tapas were wonderful. Paella: The real disappointment. The chicken did not have much flavor. Desserts: Tiramisu was disappointing. Bread pudding & Flan were wonderful. Service was good- the server was full of life and eager to please! A word of advice to the server would be to not assume that the food was wonderful because nothing was left uneaten. The portions here are quite small and unless the food is truly horrible or people aren't hungry, nothing will be uneaten. So in that regard we ate everything that we were served but we will not return because the taste was quite mediocre. read more

So we were looking for a place to go for a work event. I made reservations and so glad we did! 1st Rafael was our server... amazing! Menu knowledge was great and recommended so many great items. There were 6 of us and we ordered a bunch of different items. Everything was super fresh and I will definitely be back! I only posted a few of the food pics... so good! read more

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5 Service was great and friendly, gave us a free mussels! 4 mussels 4.5 Empanadas 4 quesos ..... Everything was pretty much a 4. Definitely good deal for price since we did 5$ tapas read more

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I thought I was familiar with most of the tapas bars in the Boston area, but I only learned of Tasca when a local friend recommended it as her favorite. I can see why. Tasca has the atmosphere, service, and food that I expect from a place that tries to convey a sense of authenticity. Our group very much enjoyed our dinner there a few evenings ago. There is a plentiful assortment of cocktails and wines from which to choose, but many of us opted for carafes of their pink/rose sangria. This was very refreshing, with small chunks of fruit throughout. As much as I enjoyed several glasses of it, I think it could even be slightly fruitier, perhaps with a little more muddled fruit or a small amount of liqueur. My side of the table was pretty much the "omnivore side," with a focus on the meat tapas, while the other half was predominantly vegetarian. All were satisfied. We were checked on frequently and added items to our order just as frequently, and everything came out quickly. Among the small plates I sampled, my favorite was the lamb with the mint jelly sauce, though the duck wings were a close second. Several of us ordered the paella Valenciana, and the portion for all of us came out in a single large pan, complete with fully unpeeled shrimp (!). I'm pretty sure it was not cooked in the pan, merely assembled in it, but it was still quite tasty. Though I would have been satisfied to have the meats even a slight bit more charred. We also ordered a variety of desserts. My bread pudding was rich and gooey, and I also enjoyed sampling the flan next to me, some of the best flan I've had in recent times. I also like that even though the restaurant was full, the acoustics kept the room from being excessively loud. This is certainly a place to which I wish to return frequently. read more

Casual place with good tapas selection. The sangria is good but wish the pitchers were larger. Our favorite thing we ordered was the brie with apple chutney. read more

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Wow, THAT was disappointing. The family went expecting some delicious tapas, but instead we got an approximation of what a person who has never eaten tapas, thinks what tapas should be. Ox tail: greasy and lacking seasoning. Pan tomat: this is supposed to be a crunchy bread with fresh tomato rubbed on it and just a little taste of garlic, finished off with a flavorful EVOO. Instead, we received an orange-colored cream dumped on some soft and doughy pizza bread. Disgusting. Setas al ajillo: nope. Not even close. Pulpo a la gallega (octopus): this is where they get that one star. Perfect! Charcuterie board: featuring cheeses from a nasty corner bodega, not too impressive. Thanks for the guava paste, though. Meat empanadas: delicious. Not Spanish, per se, but delicious. Service: perhaps train the service to be careful putting things on the table so they don't stick their hands into the other dishes on the table. I feel like the chef is not from Spain. I bet a/he is from a Spanish speaking Caribbean country. This would be a great restaurant for Cuban, Puerto Rican, or Dominican food. Well, now you know. read more

Went back to Tasca because my last visit was great! Parking can be tight on the street but they give you a form to park in the Whole Foods lot nearby. The sangria and red wines selections are excellent. I love the tapas! Alejandro was our waiter and gave us delicious suggestions: pork cheek special was so tender and flavorful; skirt steak w chimichurri was one of best I've ever had. Grilled octopus and calamari both yummy! Fried artichokes was fun and fried just right. Highly recommend. read more

Tasca Restaurant - Bread with fig jam, Jamón Ibérico and Queso Manchego - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Fantastic waitress. The friend I was with and I wanted different levels of spiciness and her advice was extremely helpful. She even got the kitchen to prepare some ordinarily spicy dishes with different sauces. read more

I was pretty disappointed coming here the second time. The first time was 5/5 stars, Great service, food, atmosphere. This time, the food was just sad. There was a downgrade and flavor and meticulousness. We ordered paella, squid, timbales, crispy eggplants in sugar sauce, pisto manchego and more. The start with, the food was too salty. The ratatouille was bland, the eggplants were ok but too oily as if they hadn't been dried. The paella was lacking in the flavor department but it was just too salty for us and wasn't anything like the paella we had the first time we came. None of it was very delicate in appearance or flavor. I don't really know what happened to the menu and food quality but I hope it's temporary because it was really good last time we came. read more

Tasca Restaurant - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts