We always have a nice experience at Tres Gatos. The food is great, the service is kind, friendly, and attentive (but not at all rushed), and the store in the back is always fun to browse after a nice dinner. Our recent favorites: - The Sao Miguel cheese (came with a quince jam + grilled bread) - Patatas Bravas - Piri Piri Chicken Everything was good though, and we also enjoyed: - Blistered Shishitos - Seared Halibut - Hanger Steak Between four of us, this was plenty of food and we sadly didn't have room for dessert this time around, but can't wait to be back! read more

A friend and I came on a week night without a reservation. The restaurant was very busy, but the host was so nice about finding a table for us. He suggested we wait in the record/book store and within 20 minutes we had a table. Service was prompt and pleasant. Everything we ordered--the steak, the burrata, the anchovies, and the Basque cheese cake was delicious. I'm giving only four stars because my seat was in a draft from the front door and I was somewhat uncomfortable, but as I mentioned, I came without a reservation so was lucky to get a seat at all. read more

Very trendy Spanish-ish restaurant in the heart of Jamaica Plain. Reservations are hard to get; the place is very small and very popular. The large patio is nice, but closed for the season. Our four top was given 90 minutes to dine. We ordered a paella so that took time, but they did try to push us out at the 90 minute mark. I get that. The paella was ok, but where was the crusty bottom? It just wasn't there. Spicing was nice and it all had good flavor. I'm just not sure $75 made it all work for me. It also came quicker than the 30-45 minutes they quoted; did they cut corners? We had an array of tapas, each was very good. Pricey yes. Sangria was tasty, but young. It needed a longer brew. Service was solid, but I think I knew more about the product than our server did. Be prepared to spend $60-75 per person. read more

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Loved this place! Such a unique vibe, very cozy, and the food was absolutely incredible. Very accommodating to GF. There's also a bookstore/record store in the back which made the whole experience even more fun. One of my favorite spots in Boston now! read more

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My friends and I had dinner at Tres Gatos and had a mostly wonderful time. Service was excellent, on time and not too much of a pest. She advised us on what plates to eat. We ordered the mushroom paella and six plates plus dessert. The paella was amazing, prepared perfectly. The plates were superb -- roasted carrots and halibut stood out as fantastic. Dessert was churros and were amazing! Great chocolate mole sauce. Small downside was a homeless man who panhandled every table on the patio. Not sure why staff did not ask him to leave. read more

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Wait whaaaaa???? How come I have not reviewed my fav bar/cafe/ record store? I am aging maybe!!!! RSD, their yard sales or stopping by in any random days are always bringing smiles. The cocktails are awesome and if u like sweeter drinks then probably ull find it hard not to like anything u order. Trying to make sure I dnt visit them every month. read more

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We saw they just opened for brunch, wanted to try it out, and were not disappointed! The zucchini bread was sweet and delicious, as was the orange marmalade that came with it. I got the Eggs Benedict, and it was fantastic. Granted I don't eat them frequently, but I found the hollandaise really smooth (and buttery) and the eggs poached perfectly. The sprinkle of dill on top cur through the richness, and the bread soaked up all the yellow goodness. We also got the pancakes, which were super buttery with a nice crust. The chili syrup was spicy, so keep that in mind (but you can ask for plain syrup!) Our new favorite brunch spot - we will be back! read more

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" The food here is delicious but pricey " If you're not on a budget and want some delicious fresh food ; this is your spot. The churros are absolutely to die for . I had my share of churros but these are on another level. The other thing I love about this food is you can't taste the grease. Parking is difficult but manageable . This place has been here for awhile . We definitely will be back . read more

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Absolute GEM of a spot in Jamaica Plain. Went here for a birthday dinner with friends and was very happy with the result. We grabbed a handful of tapas -- our favorites were the Papas Fritas and the stuffed dates. The olives and beet salad were also absolutely delicious! We all ordered drinks as well and they were great; my winter sangria was well balanced and I ended up ordering a second before leaving. The atmosphere was relaxed but still semi-formal. It is definitely an intimate space and the restaurant does a good job curating it as such. Our waitresses were really sweet and even brought a little birthday treat out for my partner. The record shop in the back was cute as well. Very happy with our experience here and would definitely recommend a visit! read more

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The menu has definitely changed and possibly been shortened. A tapas restaurant without octopus makes me very sad. Unfortunately the service and presentations of certain dishes were not great. The patatas bravas were pretty bland and the two scoops of sauce just looked very underwhelming. The tortilla espanola is served similarly with sauce next to it and was also pretty bland. The grilled prawn definitely stood out and were amazing. I also had the red sangria which left some to be desired but was fine. Overall I was a bit disappointed in the drop in quality. read more

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We went to Tres Gatos for dinner and we sat on the front patio. Luckily, we were able to get the larger table with comfortable chairs. I would have hated to sit at one of the smaller tables with those very uncomfortable chairs. The service was friendly and the food was satisfactory, but there's more to a dining experience than just those aspects. Trust in the recommendations given by your server and value for money are very important. There are a few things that really influence this review. Firstly, the pricing is way too high for what you are getting. I've eaten in Michelin-starred restaurants for less. The busboy asked if we wanted some bread, suggesting it would be good for soaking up the nice flavors from the mussels. Next thing we know, we're charged $8 for two slices of bread--that's outrageous. Having been to Spain three times, I can say that this cuisine is far from authentic and virtually carries no similarities beyond the names on the menu. Here's the kicker: I didn't understand what the 5% charge on my bill was for until after I tipped. When I opened the menu again, I saw they were charging 5% to give their kitchen staff a salary increase. Is this not the most insane thing you have ever heard of? Why am I paying for the kitchen staff's salary increase? You're the owner, you're already charging exorbitant prices--pay your employees properly and don't place this scam on your clients. That is absolutely absurd. Needless to say, I won't be dining here again in any hurry. It's definitely not worth it and very disappointing. read more

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They hardly need another 5 star review but it is well deserved. Every dish is great but the mushroom paella is truly one of my favorite meals on this planet. I'm glad I can't eat here too often because it leaves me wondering if I'm misremembering how good it is and each time it lives up to expectations. read more

Staff were friendly and excellent but for the price and quality of the food, very underwhelming to say the least

Great tapas spot! Came here for a date night and it did not disappoint. It's so cool and cozy inside with a bunch of high and low tables. We got seated right next to the kitchen so it was cool to see the food get made. Our server was nice and attentive. All of the food was delicious. We ordered the homemade focaccia, the shishito peppers, the marinated olives and the mussels. For drinks I got the Manhattan. After dinner we walked around the record store and picked up a few pieces. The person running the store was so cool and he played some music for us before we purchased anything. I can't wait to go again! read more

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3.5 The sangria tasty and dates were good. The cook missed it for a special crab toast. I was surprised with the low grade ingredients and presentation. The waiter -- off a little, maybe a bad day for her? Not sure. I have been there before and it was good quality food. -- I may give them another visit. D Patnod Cambridge read more

2.5/5. I really wanted to like this place. The food is ok, vibe is vibing- but the servers? Not so much. The vibe is chill, really small place. Plenty parking. read more

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my favorite spot in JP! The menu is always amazing and the staff are super friendly. Special shout out to the record store side too -- they're super helpful and have special ordered me vinyls! read more

Everything was perfect here. From the food to service to the drinks. If we lived closer we would be here every week!

Quaint & cozy, tapas restaurant & wine bar. First off, I've been here multiples times, and every time staff has been so friendly. Accommodating, they check in (but not excessively) and they just seem cool without being pretentious - which matches the vibe of the restaurant itself. Food is great quality. Must try's: the churros (best churros I've had on the east coast), the chickpeas fritters (basically fried hummus, so creative) and their garlicky shrimp (juicy and I could put that garlicky sauce on anything and be happy). They've got records hiding in the back too, after you eat, check it out! read more

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The service is amazing here and so are the vibes! Unfortunately, the food was disappointing compared to our go to toro in Boston. Price wise it's comparable to Boston prices so I was expecting better quality & taste. We had drinks (Pom cat & Sangria) and the Pom cat was excellent, the sangria was fine. Patatas bravas - Good. Highly enjoyed the chutney type red sauce that came with this dish. Steak tartare - Also good, would eat this again but not a must have. Mussels - They were a mix of okay & not fresh so this dish could have been a lot better. We didn't eat all of this because it was a bit icky but also didn't want to send it back Steak - COULD have been amazing. The steak was well done? Why? Assumed medium rare but we were quite wrong! It was so over cooked, so sad. The chimichurri was to die for. I wouldn't come back for the food but would have drinks if I was in the area. read more

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Unique, delicious, inviting - Tres Gatos was a truly wonderful experience. There is a selection of records and books for sale inside and the uniqueness of its ambience blew me away but not as much as the food. When you go to the shop you'll see the kitchen and it's small but the taste here is HUGE. They had a nice balance of delicious vegetarian and meat options as well as knowledgeable and inviting front of house. I'll definitely be back to Jamaica Plain one day! Till then, thanks Tres Gatos! read more

Great food, excellent service. Fun vibe. Always highly recommended! Shareable dishes

Came here for a date night dinner and I loved it! Would overall give a 4.5 so I rounded up to 5 stars. Easy to find parking and my partner and I really enjoyed the cozy yet trendy vibe inside. They were playing great music as well. Service was standard and friendly. We opted to go for more tapas over fewer tapas alongside a paella at the server's recommendation, and this is the way to go unless you have a larger party. Spanish tortilla - I loved this dish although some bites of it were definitely oversalted. The flavors were rich and tasty, though, so I would still recommend this if you're a fan of strong flavors. Scallops - absolutely stole the show! Sweet, fresh, and cooked to perfection - paired really well with the salsa verde. Steak - I was a little worried when they didn't ask how we wanted the steak cooked; however, they came out medium rare just as I like my steak. Good portions, well-seasoned, and juicy. Salad - hidden gem! Loved the vinaigrette which paired wonderfully with the cheeses and nuts they added to the greens. The flavors were mixed very well, although there were again some bites that were very salty. My partner who is essentially an obligate carnivore actually enjoyed this! Lamb bocadillo - devoured before I could get a picture. Very solid lamb slider that's great for sharing between two. Tres leches cake - definitely give this a go - very solid take on a tres leches with jammy berries on top alongside some nuts. Drinks - extra points for the feline-themed drink names. We had 4 different cocktails and loved them all. I would love to come back with a party of 2-3 to try more of the dishes, including the paella! read more

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I went to Tres Gatos for a friend's birthday dinner and absolutely loved the food. The restaurant also serves as a bookstore and music store (very cool combination!). We ordered seven dishes for the three of us and it was the right amount of food. My favorites were the pan seared scallops steamed mussels, and chickpea fritters. Our server was super friendly and recommended we try the churros for dessert. Loved it here, I definitely plan on coming back again. read more

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Incredible food and service! Highly recommend going for food and cocktails. The back of the bar is a record and book store which have very good finds read more

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I had dinner at Tres Gatos on a weeknight and it was solidly busy. The food was also solid, especially the gambas Al ajillo. The servers were friendly and the place itself was lovely and warm. A major highlight was browsing the book and record store in the back after our meal! They have a good selection and lovely, helpful, friendly staff, and it was a fun and new way to end a dinner out. Definitely recommend! I will be back! read more

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Great ambience and delicious food. Our table shared a bunch of plates and tried a little bit of everything. The record/book store in the back was super cool and the clerk was very friendly. Got a great meal and a new record! read more

Really great food/atmosphere/service, but the reason this place is special for me is the record store. Phil gives the best music recommendations I have ever received in my life. Book selection is awesome too, and prices of records are incredibly fair and reasonable. read more

The restaurant and staff are nice but the brunch had nothing to do with Spain. The menu wasn't posted online, the older one looked promising (tortilla española was on it). We ordered scrambled eggs and a sausage for our 6-years old, both were spicy and not edible for him. My "bocadillo" consisted of a bun, aioli, a halved merguez sausage and chips (crunchy!) for $16!! My husband had eggs Benedict, how are these Spanish?! Only orange juice was offered for a non-alcoholic options, later I discovered the mocktails. We came here before for dinner and were equally disappointed. read more

I love Tres Gatos. The food is always incredible and the book and record store is a gem. Everyone is always the nicest. I have been there many times over the past ten years, but I have to shout them out for my experience last night. My husband and I went for dinner for our fifth wedding anniversary and they were so incredibly kind. They wrote us an adorable card (who does that??) and brought us complimentary wine with dessert. I just selected "anniversary" on Resy when I booked the reservation without even really thinking about it or expecting anything. We were so blown away and felt so special. We had a great meal and such a nice time. Thank you Tres Gatos team! read more

My first time in JP was a success, Tres Gatos being one of the highlights of my day trip here. It was a beautiful place with a nice and cozy atmosphere and a very sweet waitress. My friend and I ordered brussels sprouts, gambas al ajillo, albondigas, patatas bravas, and churros for dessert. This was the perfect amount to leave fulling stuffed with no leftovers. Loved the sauce in the gambas al ajillo and the taste of the albondigas meatballs mixed with manchego polenta. You can also browse their record and book shop attached to the back of the restaurant to digest your food afterwards! Lovely place, 5/5 stars. read more

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This place was amazing!! Fun drinks and environment! They have some records for sale in the back! I loved the food - more on the expensive end but something worth splurging for! The dishes are creative and well crafted. The service was also great. read more

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This is literally one of the best brunches I've ever had. I usually hate home potatoes because not every potato you get is crispy as it should be. Every single potato given was crispy on the outside, nice and fluffy on the inside. The scrambled eggs were well cooked, the way they cook bacon is how I like it, not greasy, crispy, but not burnt. The brocolli rabe was good, and that salsa verde with garlic on top of the eggs was wonderful! Goes great on the toast. Can't wait to try dinner one day. read more

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Some very good tapas here!! Such a cool inside vibe too. Not only is this place a restaurant that looks like an unassuming house but it is also a book store and record store. Very cool. For food we went a little wild. The highlights were the chickpea fritters. Seriously if you come here you HAVE to get those. Thinking about them again now is making my mouth water. Those were a must get. The shrimp were also very good. The cilantro lime sauce they came in was something I would like to eat forever. The service was good! Nothing crazy that stood out but we have no complaints either. read more

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Food is amazing! Halibut was best ever... red sangria was perfect. The stuffed dates were awesome... Don't miss this place!

Great little tapas spot right on the main drag of Jamaica Plain. We chose to dine here because parking is convenient in the area, the menu looked fun and they had an available reservation when we needed it. We arrived and we're seated right away, in the room attached to the kitchen. Seating is pretty right because the restaurant itself is very small. It ended up working out, but the table was extremely crowded, especially for tapas when we had quite a few things to share. The chairs were also super uncomfortable. Other than the seating arrangement, we had no complaints. We ordered many things off the menu and everything was delicious. Shishito peppers, Brussels, mussels, meatballs, flank steak, the chick pea dish, patatas bravas. Everything was yummy. read more

Food was pretty good per usual! The lamb burger , the paella , the patatas bravas , and the shrimp ...the shishito peppers were very delicious too...wings they used to have is also . The cocktails were pretty good too as my wife really loved the kitties got claws cocktail with Mezcal. It was a nice and busy vibe for a small space. It was a bit chilly in there and the speed of the service to get started was definitely not the best but the food delivered to make it a great experience overall. read more

Solid local neighbor tapas joint. We came on a busy Friday night with a reservation and had a nice date night. Best place to park is the small lot a block away next to the wine store. Reservations are for inside only but there were a number of outdoor tables that were first come first serve. Wait for those were 15-30 min at 8 pm. Inside was really cozy. Low lighting made for a romantic setting, and I really loved the books, records, and little decorations. The food was good. The skirt steak was our favorite dish. Steak was well seasoned and the mushrooms were lovely. Little on the saltier side but I like it that way. We also ordered the lentils and chickpea fritters. They were fine dishes. The taziki sauce on the fritters was tasty. read more

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This place has been on my list since I moved nearby earlier this year and was recommended by one of my friends. It definitely did not disappoint! It's pretty small but has a cool vibe and atmosphere all around. They also have a cute outdoor seating area which is a great option. We tried the albondigas, chickpea fritters, patatas bravas, and mixta paella. Everything was delicious! My favorites though were probably between the chickpea fritters and albondigas~ both super unique and tasty. We enjoyed the patatas bravas as well, they just weren't anything special. The paella was also pretty standard. Again it was good, just not the best paella I've ever had. Overall I'd definitely come back, and recommend if you're craving tapas and in the area. Another cool tapas place in Boston to add to the list! read more

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This place is awesome! Best things we got were the mushrooms- insanely flavorful. Also huge fans of the brussels sprouts, steak, patatas bravas, and burrata (although heavy on the squash light on the burrata). The deviled eggs were strange- kind of like chicken salad consistency but with ham? And were super smoke-y but I think that was just our tastebuds that didn't love it. Also didn't love the shrimp dish- it wasnt super flavorful and they come with the shells and head on which personally freaks me out. Service was incredible and drinks were strong (in a good way). I will be going back! read more

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