Top Spanish Cafe - Washington

The food here was incredible! I was so excited to find a great tapas place close to home, but unfortunately we went on their last day in business (9/4/22). ?

The cup of sangría was very good but the tapas were overpriced and so was the paella! I have never seen a paella that small in my life. Nor have I had one so salty. The vegetables seemed like the ones straight out of a frozen bag from the supermarket. Very expensive for what you get.

This place is absolutely incredible! Like going back to Spain!! The cuisine is authentic and the tapa portions are large, especially for DC. Price point per person depends on how many people you bring and how much you order, but we walked away full with minimal strain on our pockets (again, especially for DC based spot! . I would post pics but phone did not eat first... lol. They also have super solid drink options ranging from Spanish beers, wines, and cocktails.Unfortunately, the guy who served us said they are closing on Sept 4, so RUN don't walk to try them and show support before they shut their doors.

What a nice surprise. We wanted to try something a little off the beaten path for us and this place in Petworth came highly recommended. It delivered. I think it was a little short of staff but someone I think it was the owner made up for it. He was all over the floor taking care of myself and others and the food was very good.As we try to move past the pandemic or maybe manage it better I am hoping to try more locally owned smaller restaurants. This is a great example.

Some good girlfriends and I went to a show at Hook Hall and took a walk up Georgia Ave to this little neighborhood gem of a spot. There was absolutely no one in the restaurant at 9pm on a Sunday, which initially made us nervous, but then we ordered our drinks and food, and well... it was AWESOME. The food, even the tapas, was generously portioned and beyond delicious. I ordered the vegetable soup, and at first I thought I wouldn't like it because of the abundance of zucchini (I hate zucchini), but it was pretty darned mind-blowing. It was subtly seasoned, but seasoned WELL, and the heat at the end was a nice addition. Since we were the only customers and it was late Sunday, we wrapped things up quickly so the staff could go home, but I'm sure the next time I go, it will be packed and my friends and I will truly be able to soak in all that this restaurant has to offer.