One of the best Paella I've ever tried. We ordered both Seafood and Black Seafood in a mixed Paella. The Black Seafood Paella provides a gentle taste of Seafood, without heavy flavored rice. The Seafood one does go for a heavier taste, mixing multiple spices together. The Octopus Tapa is also on par with the main entries. Definitely a must try when visiting San Diego!
Geoff Holmes
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March 28, 2025
Spanish food with live music in an interesting themed environment.
Lamb sliders were good.
Tortilla Espanola was ok too.
The meatballs were do so and the burnt brussel sprouts had a bit toouch mayo and oil.
Subjective of course, depends on each person's pallette.
Rose was good.
Food/ wine was served quickly after ordering, however it's a busy place service time can vary ..for us it took ages to get the bill.
This would be a good place for a lively energetic noisey evening out for people to enjoy themselves, especially with the live music.
Vivek Babbar
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March 18, 2025
We recently celebrated a friend’s birthday at this restuarant with a group of seven. The evening had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a memmorable experience.
Reservation and Seating: The restuarant opens at 4:30 PM. I started calling right at 4:30 PM, trying 20 to 30 times, but no one answered. Around 6:30 PM, I added our party to the Yelp waitlist, which indicated a 20+ minute wait and that we were ninth in line, with an estimated seating time of 7:27 PM. We arrived at the restuarant at 8:00 PM, only to find we were still ninth on the list. Surprisingly, the restuarant wasn’t very busy, with many empty tables. It seems they don’t prioritize phone calls or the Yelp waitlist, so it’s best to just show up in person.
Food and Drinks: We ordered three Mezcal drinks, which were exceptional. For appetizers, we had the vegetable brocheta, pollo brocheta, and cordero brocheta. The Papas brava was super tangy and stood out among the hot tapas. For the main course, we shared the mushroom and roasted garlic paella familia (large) and the valenciana paella familia. While we enjoyed the food, it leaned towards the tangy side. Our vegetarian friend didn’t fancy the mushroom paella and ended up ordering some bread with a dip. At the end, they kindly brought out a small cake with a candle to celebrate the birthday.
Ambiance: Live music started at 8:30 PM, adding a delightful touch to the evening. The atmosphere was just right—not too loud, not too quiet.
Overall: We had a good time. The food is commendable, but don’t rely on phone calls or the Yelp waitlist; it’s better to visit in person. We spent about $500 for the seven of us, which seemed reasonable for the dishes we ordered.
carmella jones
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February 02, 2025
I would give this restaurant a 10/10, but unfortunately, I have to give them an 8/10 only because of the service. Our waiter had or apps coming out all over the place. we got one before the main course, but all the others came out after. Also, they didn't out all the main courses at the same time. It took a long time just to get water. BUT THE FOOD!!!!!! HUNTY it's a 10 out of 10. I had the ribs (muah). The meat ball delicious 😋 i loved the food. So my recommendation is to go and just excuse the service for the food.
Bri'An Davis
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March 22, 2025
This place was solid. The waitress was very friendly. She disappeared sometimes and my table had to ask for her. Some of the food, like the Brussel sprouts, came with aioli dashed on them, which was not stated on the menu. I hate mayo so I found that annoying. The mushroom tapas were the best thing I ate. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food very much though!
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One of the best Paella I've ever tried. We ordered both Seafood and Black Seafood in a mixed Paella. The Black Seafood Paella provides a gentle taste of Seafood, without heavy flavored rice. The Seafood one does go for a heavier taste, mixing multiple spices together. The Octopus Tapa is also on par with the main entries. Definitely a must try when visiting San Diego!
Spanish food with live music in an interesting themed environment. Lamb sliders were good. Tortilla Espanola was ok too. The meatballs were do so and the burnt brussel sprouts had a bit toouch mayo and oil. Subjective of course, depends on each person's pallette. Rose was good. Food/ wine was served quickly after ordering, however it's a busy place service time can vary ..for us it took ages to get the bill. This would be a good place for a lively energetic noisey evening out for people to enjoy themselves, especially with the live music.
We recently celebrated a friend’s birthday at this restuarant with a group of seven. The evening had its ups and downs, but overall, it was a memmorable experience. Reservation and Seating: The restuarant opens at 4:30 PM. I started calling right at 4:30 PM, trying 20 to 30 times, but no one answered. Around 6:30 PM, I added our party to the Yelp waitlist, which indicated a 20+ minute wait and that we were ninth in line, with an estimated seating time of 7:27 PM. We arrived at the restuarant at 8:00 PM, only to find we were still ninth on the list. Surprisingly, the restuarant wasn’t very busy, with many empty tables. It seems they don’t prioritize phone calls or the Yelp waitlist, so it’s best to just show up in person. Food and Drinks: We ordered three Mezcal drinks, which were exceptional. For appetizers, we had the vegetable brocheta, pollo brocheta, and cordero brocheta. The Papas brava was super tangy and stood out among the hot tapas. For the main course, we shared the mushroom and roasted garlic paella familia (large) and the valenciana paella familia. While we enjoyed the food, it leaned towards the tangy side. Our vegetarian friend didn’t fancy the mushroom paella and ended up ordering some bread with a dip. At the end, they kindly brought out a small cake with a candle to celebrate the birthday. Ambiance: Live music started at 8:30 PM, adding a delightful touch to the evening. The atmosphere was just right—not too loud, not too quiet. Overall: We had a good time. The food is commendable, but don’t rely on phone calls or the Yelp waitlist; it’s better to visit in person. We spent about $500 for the seven of us, which seemed reasonable for the dishes we ordered.
I would give this restaurant a 10/10, but unfortunately, I have to give them an 8/10 only because of the service. Our waiter had or apps coming out all over the place. we got one before the main course, but all the others came out after. Also, they didn't out all the main courses at the same time. It took a long time just to get water. BUT THE FOOD!!!!!! HUNTY it's a 10 out of 10. I had the ribs (muah). The meat ball delicious 😋 i loved the food. So my recommendation is to go and just excuse the service for the food.
This place was solid. The waitress was very friendly. She disappeared sometimes and my table had to ask for her. Some of the food, like the Brussel sprouts, came with aioli dashed on them, which was not stated on the menu. I hate mayo so I found that annoying. The mushroom tapas were the best thing I ate. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food very much though!