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    Tasca Restaurant

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    TASCA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Anshita S.

    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.

    Pulpo a la Parilla
    Kaia B.

    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!!

    Susan M.

    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!

    Food: Patatas Bravas

    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.

    Brie
    Gia H.

    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.

    Shardul T.

    * 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.

    Mussels
    Kevin L.

    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.

    Ti W.

    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.

    Patatas Bravas, Pimientos del Padrón, Pollo al Ajillo, Tortilla Espanola, Albóndigas de Cordero
    Vicki M.

    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!

    Churros
    Tuli S.

    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!

    Madow N.

    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.

    Priscilla M.

    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!

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    How many servings do you get out of the Paella plate? Is that for a single person dinner?

    The Paella you see in our menu is for up to three people but you may order an individual Paella as well.

    Do you serve halal meat?

    lamb, beef and chicken is Halal in Tasca all the time

    Why is the $5 menu only for dine in when there public health officials are encouraging people to order take-out?

    Thank you for reaching out to Tasca. Like many establishments we offered two menus: Dine In Menu and Take Out Menu. We hope you will take advantage of either one and enjoy a delicious Spanish treat.… Read more

    Do you guys have heating lamps in your outdoor seating area?

    Hi Francis, For the safety of our patrons we cannot use the heating lamps as the street has a bit of an incline and it wouldn't be stable enough to not fall over.I am so… Read more

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    3.5(389 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    Amazing dinner here on a weekday. It was bustling inside despite it being a Tuesday and the…read morerestaurant was absolutely packed during dinner time. We ordered so many dishes and almost everything was a hit. Matrimonio: came with a side of bread and I loved dipping the bread in the sauce. Thought the anchovies were a bit too salty but the tartness in the sauce balanced that out so definitely get the sauce with your anchovies. The olives were great as well. Patatas bravas: a fave at tapas restaurants and they were fried very crispy here without being oily and the aioli was not too fatty tasting Txistorra con Brandada: little small sausages- this one was good but I didn't think there was anything too special Gambas al Ajillo: heavenly. the garlic oil was so good that I was using the bread it came with to essentially drink it. The shrimp were cooked without being dry croquetas: I personally don't love anything too creamy so this one wasn't a hit with me but everyone else in my party liked Pinchos Morunos: i think this was my favorite during the dinner. the pork was so juicy while retaining the smokiness from the grill empanadas: were so small and only came with 2 in the order, so wasn't a big fan Lastly, the Arroz Negro paella: absolutely delicious and probably made my teeth black all dinner but was worth because every bite was delicious I think the price point is a bit high for some food items but aside from that, no complaints. Would come back!

    Nice to see after 30 years this restaurant is still in Brookline and thriving. A beautiful night…read morewhile still daylight to sit outdoors. Order the paella immediately because it takes 30 minutes. Happy to see them being attentive to allergies we alerted them to when we were ordering.

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    4.5(660 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    Tapas time! Yes Please!…read more Had dinner here on a whim on a cold Saturday night. As soon as we walked in we noticed the place was jammed packed. We were lucky to get seated at the last two spots at the bar since we didn't have a reservation. The bar seating was actually nice because they had a nice display of liquor to show off. The waitress/waiters were very nice. They quickly got waters for us a couple of glasses of wine. We really like Spanish wines and they had a few Tempranillo wines to choose from so that was nice. We decided to share some Tapas and we were overwhelmed with all the options. Everything looked so good! We finally decided on the sautéed mushrooms, grilled shrimp (gambas), honey eggplant which was a nice sweet surprise and roasted potatoes with a yummy sauce. Everything tasted fresh and had great flavors. The service was great and the staff was very attentive and polite. I am curious now to try their Pallela but that's for next time!

    We enjoyed our visit to this cute tapas bar! We were going to a movie in the area and this place…read morepopped up on the map. I'm glad we stopped in. It's a small space and at dinner time, it's packed. I suggest making a reservation if you plan to come at peak time. It's not fancy but it's good. The staff was working very hard, but for a small staff, they were pretty attentive. We enjoyed all of our food. My favorite was the chicken paella and the chorizo sausage. The prices were also affordable for the amount of food provided. I recommend and I'd stop back in!

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    Boqueria Seaport

    4.1(163 reviews)
    4.9 miWaterfront, South Boston
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    4.5 stars My Spanish…read morefriend took us here and ordered lots and lots of Tapas. Each Tapas was delicious, fine quality, and plated with such care. Both the drink and food menus have a staggering variety of items. My favorites were the tortilla español ($10) that came with the delicious garlic aioli and the jamon Iberico ($34), though nothing was a dud. The croquetas were hot, fluffy, and so unique. The interior is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful.

    I was super excited to try this tapas spot - i loved aesthetic (it really reminded me of an upscale…read morespot in Barcelona) and really enjoyed the dishes we ordered but unfortunately was a bit disappointed overall with the experience The food itself was delicious! We started with the patatas bravas which were crispy, savory, hot, and delicious. The lamb skewers were sooo good - tender and paired so well with the buttery brioche and pickled onions. We also loved the steak and chorizo - sooo delicious with the garlic aioli. Portions are on the small side and you are charged extra for any adds! The service is where we were let down and why I cannot rate any higher. We came on a Saturday afternoon and despite it not being too busy, it took almost an hour for even our first dish to come out. Additionally, it wasn't until after our first dish came out that we were told they were out of two other dishes that we had ordered. Each dish took a long time with delivery and our server was nowhere to be found (never got our water refilled, never checked in on us, and never even checked us out and we had to learn on our own that we use the QR code).

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