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Picasso's Tapas Restaurant
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
202 reviews for Picasso's Tapas Restaurant
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Really cute homey atmostphere. The cute old German lady was the greatest part of the restaurant. It was so sweet how she would come up to us and say "eat eat, finish finish!"...haha, I felt like I was back home in my parents house.
I felt the food was A-Ok:
-yummy sangria although a little too sweet
-patatas bravas were a good, simple dish.
-I would have liked the stuffed peppers had I not lovved the ones at Alegrias...although the sauce was great with bread (a tip that old german lady gave us)
I think they forgot one of our dishes and finally brought it out after we mentioned it to them, half way into our meal. All in all, I would come here again if I was in the area.
I held back long enough.... since December 2008.
One star to the bullshit manager and owner of this place!
Here's my story....
Tetsu organized our one year group celebration here back in December 2008. The owners did not prepare for such a large group of 30 people. Upon our arrival, they had internal communication problems and did not get our group reservation. I gave them an opportunity to accommodate our large group by putting tables together and bring our more chairs.
Instead, the manager or owners told us to dine 10 people at a time (meaning only 10 people can sit down and dine while the others wait).
Well..... SCREW THAT!!!
I asked the manager if he would be offended if our group left.... and he said... WELL LET ME SHOW YOU THE DOOR!
OH HELL NO.....
HE DID NOT JUST OPEN THE FRONT DOOR FOR US!
F---K YOU PICASSO!!!
Wonderful atmosphere along with great food! The tapas dishes were a little small but I was very pleased with the overall taste. Picasso's is fun, clean and very reasonably priced. My girlfriend and I will be back for sure.
The 69 year old German waitress is amazing. She's super friendly and is a Tapas expert. The owner was extremely nice as well and sat with us after our meal. I love it! It's in the details and this place despite it's smaller dining area gets it. Treat yourself :)
Came here once with a couple friends for dinner and we thought it was simply ok.
Pros:
*Atmosphere
Cons:
*Virtually NO vegetarian options! Come on, it's the 21st century and Silicon Valley, you've got to accommodate to us vegetarians too!
*Slow service
*Overpriced
Bottom line, I'd check out Cascal's in Mountain View for Tapas over this place - definitely won't be returning
I was craving some paella and it had been years since I'd been back to this quaint resto so we decided to stop in for dinner. Started with the ensalada picasso's and gambas al Ajillo estilo Don Julio. The salad was OK but the shrimp tapa was soo good! For the entree, we decided to split the Paella negro a la cazadora. Still my remains my fave spot for paella in the bay :)
Service was good but come early as it does get crowded on Friday night.
I came with my boyfriend and a couple of friends. They greeted us with:"We only take reservations," but then someone else stepped in and gave us a table anyway. FYI: the place was empty except for a couple and by the time we left, only one more couple had walked in.
For whatever reason, we decided to stay. The waiter was very offish and inattentive. The food wasn't really good. We each ordered several tapas and the only thing that was good were the patatas bravas (potatoes.) I've had real tapas in Spain and tapas in the United States, and these were by far the worst. Even the sangria wasn't good. Plus the lighting was overly dim and it made it depressing to eat there.
Verdict: Bad food and terrible customer service.
Nice little place, pleasant staff and owner. Had various seafood Tapas and was all excellent. I have had the paella before in the past and remember it being very good.
Owner was very chatty and made sure we were well taken care of. It wasn't busy at the time so I don't know what it's like when the place is full. Don't forget the Sangria!
My crash on Spanish food started from my visit to Spain 2 years ago, but I never have had tried Spanish food in US until last Friday when we decided to dine at Picasso's. The moment we stepped into Picasso's, we already felt a little bit Spain by the small but cozy setting. We ordered few tapas, which came out all nicely, especially the pinchitos murunos (grill chicken) and salteado de champinonesy setas (sauteed mushroom) are awesome. Till then we all felt very Spain.
The more delightful part is our German waitress invited us to the Oktoberfest in Teske's a couple blocks away after the meal. We got to talk and drink with the Picasso's owners, a very warm couple. With some real German beer and Bavarian music, we were totally in a great mix of Spanish and German party sensation.
What a perfect ending of delicious food!
This place is pretty cute. Small and nicely decorated, although it could easily be missed from the outside considering I walked right passed it without noticing.
The woman who served us (I'll call her Senora) was sooo cute and sweet! She was the only service in the place, but service wasn't slow. She really made a positive part on the experience.
I'm not sure of everything we ordered, because we asked her for recommendations and we just said we'd have whatever she said. From what I remember, we ordered the croquettes, a sliced steak dish, a mushroom dish, a dish that resembled bruschetta but with chorizo, clams, and a few others. (Sorry, for the poor descriptions!) We later on also ordered the Paella de mariscos. All the food was really good and flavorful. Oh and the sangria was yummy. We had a few pitchers of those.The only downside I would say is that it's pretty expensive, but my group and I had a pleasant time.
He said:
The sangria was very tasty and the tapas were good, but not excellent. My favorites had to be the pork and chicken cutlets followed by the croquettes stuffed with chicken and Serrano ham. The cutlets were a very simple dish cooked with very simple seasoning. Because there were so few ingredients involved, and because the meat was cooked to such perfection, the great taste that I experienced was a testament to the chef's grilling mastery rather than hiding behind masked flavors.
There were other items on the menu that I wanted to try, but alas, we had already ordered an abundance of dishes. The ambiance of the restaurant was exquisite once the musician strolled in, and I will definitely come back to try their other tapas offerings.
She said:
Food = only so-so... but that's probably because He is allergic to seafood so we didn't have any of the scrumptious-looking seafood tapas.
Service = so-so also. Maybe my expectations were too high, judging by the wonderful reception that all the other Yelpers received. It certainly wasn't bad service, just not overly attentive.
But the Music! Fernando from Venezuela and his non-descript keyboard were cramped into this tiny corner behind us. The setup didn't look like much, but boy, when he started to play solo on his little keyboard, it sounded like a whole band had just crowded into the restaurant. He started out the evening slow with some ballads and jazz, but soon spiced it up with a "guitar" solo from a Santana song and then got the whole restaurant clapping and singing along to rousing Spanish anthems. I would have paid for the performance alone, but the food and the sangria were a nice bonus!
We said:
Come for the food, stay for the (free) show.
I give it 3.5 because of the over priced paella
This place is small, cute and nicely decorated. Good Spanish music, dim lighting, can be dimmer for me. Walls are painted with vibrant colors. Old wooden chairs, not very comfortable but adds to the look.
When seated they bring you fresh bread :) Owner is also the server.
I had the tostada de salmon ahumado with capers and black olives $10.55. Well priced, generous portion, 4 filling tapas, bread was crunchy, salmon was fresh. Good choice
I had the seafood paella, it was good but nothing extraordinary. It was okay but it came out to $20 per person for the paella alone.
DONT HAVE THE PAELLA, COME HERE FOR THE TAPAS
My Yelp adventures aren't always successful. This time I hit a home run. Everyone in my 4 person party was happy.
I wasn't so sure I'd find something I'd like on the menu. I'm not a beef or chicken eater, I do enjoy fish. So when the waitress of ten years informed me that the fish and red pepper fish dish was her favorite I was reassured.
OK so this dish, sweet red peppers stuffed with a white fish mixture that reminded me of mouse. The real kicker was the lobster sauce... it wasn't just another creamy sauce. So I involuntarily hummed (ummmmm) when I tasted the sauce, so lovely umm, umm, umm! We quickly learned that everything tasted great dipped in this lovely sauce. We dipped our bread in it, a no brainer. We dipped our calamari in it, crap cakes, fingers...
The food second only to the hospitality! Everyone was friendly, helpful, funny.... like my lovely family! What more could you ask for, well I could think of one more thing ...
Great food, wine, conversation, cherry brandy, thanks Picasso's! The ultimate question would I go back!!! Absolutely, every time I'm in San Jose. Peace!
Pimientos de Piquillo! The sauce was so goodI was tempted to pick up my plate and clean it w/ my tongue. My husbands lamb was perfectly cooked. I've been talking about to my friends all week.
My friend and I decided to eat here after receiving from a Yelp! email blast noting the "best tapas" in the area. After going on-line and looking at the menu, we knew we had to check it out!
We arrived on Thursday evening a bit late (around 9), so can't comment on the crowds or noise per se, but naturally we were seated right away! The ambiance was immediately fantastic!
Being a huge fan of wine, we wanted to try the tasty-sounding Sangria, but I was concerned about it being too sweet (b/c how many times have you ordered sangria just for it taste like juice - ahem, Consuelo's in SRow). The owner came out to greet us and I expressed my concern. He gave us samples of it and it was fantastic! We got a full bottle of it and had no trouble finishing it off!
The tapas were fantastic. We got an array of crab-cakes, shrimp potatoes, -- all were SO GOOD! The owner, who came by often to see if we were doing well (which rocked), also provided us with smoked salmon tapas on the house! I was so full at this point, I didn't try it, but my friend loved it. It was a nice addition to an already great meal.
The owner, his wife, and two adorable kids chatted with us while the restaurant closed down (we were the last ones there). They were all super friendly and so much fun to talk to. I have to say, this really made the evening wonderful as they truly took our recommendations to heart (maybe having a Flamenco dancing show another night). I'd recommend this hidden to gem to everyone!
If you go remember to:
Enjoy the tasty bread.
Ask your waitress or waiter to help you out. We found out about things that were not on the menu that were AMAZING.
Make sure you make reservations cause they get paacked fast and they are busy on weekends for sure.
Bring a lot of people and get ready to enjoy a tasty, unforgettable experience.
I'm no tapas expert. But I thought this was a great place. It's good food when the portions aren't huge but you feel satisfied afterwards. The service was great. They take it to a whole new level to make sure that you enjoy your experience. Not just the whole make sure that the drinks, and bread are refilled. But truly taking the time to see how they can bring your visit up a notch.
The dishes provide a range of tastes that can't really be enjoyed anywhere else. And since they're tapas you really can't suffer from your taste buds getting bored. Crab cakes, and the corquetas are definitely on the hit list.
Thanks for the tip on the Pimientos, yelpers. They came out last, after our olivas, mushroom+prawn dish, and sautéed calamari. I think the delay was from pragmatism, not showmanship -- they had clearly been baked on the serving plate as there was a delicious caramelized ring of toasted lobster sauce around the rim of the plate -- but the effect as our server delivered the dish with a practiced flourish was dramatic just the same. The peppers, their seafood stuffing, and the just-this-side-of-too-rich lobster sauce (did I already mention the sauce? We scraped every last trace of it off with the fresh, crusty bread) all came together wonderfully. Didn't get an unpleasant shock when the tab came either, which can be a distinct danger at tapas (qv Aliante). We left just enough room to toddle down the street to Penguins for froyo and Scrabble -- top marks!
My fiance' and I just relocated to Nor Cal last month and was in the mood for some Tapas. Now, I was raised in Chicago and let me tell you....there were so many tapas restaurants to choose from and so I was not new to this cuisine.
I was very shocked when I saw how small the menu was. For a place that calls itself a tapas place, it should be ashamed of having so few items on the menu. Not only that....but the prices are insanely high. Tapas restaurants are supposed to be small plates restaurants where you would pick a bunch of plates and share. What's the point of choosing so many plates that are $10 a piece? If people were to choose several plates at that price....one could go into debt. So we ordered the pitcher of sangria, some seafood stuff pepper, meatballs and calamari and our bill was about $50 something without tip....and we weren't full.
The food was good, but the prices are way too high for a tapas place.
The place was not that busy at 7:30 on a Saturday night and so I can't understand why it took the server so long to come and check on us to give us the bill. Coming to this restaurant made me want to go book a flight to Chicago to have dinner a real tapas restaurant.
Good food and clean. Great service- decent variety of tapas.
The sweetie and I were on the prowl for some good Spanish/Basque food and happily found Picasso's in downtown San Jose.
The food was delicious and came out in just the right order to enjoy the meal. We had 5 tapas and were in food heaven by the end of the meal. We'll definitely be back again!
************Support the mom and pop shops*************
2 words: Seafood Paella.
On a recent night, the stars must have aligned in Picasso's favor.
My pal had just gotten back from Spain. I had been craving paella for ever and ever. I was looking to walk, not drive for my food. The cube and I were on one of our "explore downtown on your feet" kicks.
The smell seduced me. From across the block, it seduced me. Although I am not the biggest fan of high priced, small portioned food plates, I do enjoy things with flavor. The cube and I shared some green beans, paella, and chicken dish. The flavors were simple and not overpowering. The chicken was crock pot moist. The paella was sinfully good.
We were happy. If you go to Picasso's get the Paella and support the mom and pop joints!
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12/15/2008
The capacity sign hangs above the door leading into the kitchen. It states "MAX CAPACITY 48."
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Truly a gem amongst the dining options of downtown San Jose. It's tough to find and a bit further off from the main downtown core, but it's a worthy walk!
I came back here with a friend to sample the tapas and desserts. We were both impressed with the quality of the food and care put into its preparation and flavorful sauces. For all new Spanish tapas folks (such as myself), hands down, the Pimiento de Piquillo is a great dish to start with. Sweet red pepper stuffed with seafood and swimming in an ultra creamy, lobster sauce. Eat alone or dipped with bread for a delicious treat.
We also enjoyed the sauteed clams with dry sherry and an explosive amount of garlic. Pile on the garlic! I can't get enough of it! The croquettes (chorizo and another with ham & chicken) was also tasty - a nice baked shell oozing with the stuffing. I smothered it with the slightly spiced aioli sauce. Yum.
If I thought the tapas were amazing, I wasn't prepared for their specialty flan - the caramel and the coconut flavored one. The caramel flan, the original, has the expected silky texture with just enough hint of caramel sweetness coating the top and bottom layer. My favorite was the coconut flan - with glazed bits of coconut creating a crumbly "crust" on the bottom of a dense layer of flan.
You can't help but make ridiculous faces while eating here; when food is good, you just don't care what you look like. The owner Edwing was incredibly gracious, attentive, and super friendly - chatting it up with us and even taking in some feedback on bringing more customers. They've been in business for eight years and I only found out about it this year! If more folks knew about this place and gave it a chance, I would not be surprised to see it become the next go-to restaurant of choice for the downtown area. Great ambiance and vibe for dates, intimate groups, catching up with friends, and overall, appreciation of good quality food.
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8/7/2008
3.5 ** an apologetically SANGRIA review only!
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My boyfriend and I were looking for a paella restaurant and we stumbled upon this one on Yelp. We came here on a Thursday evening. The service was excellent and they were very friendly.
The paella was okay... Definitely not worth the price. The rice was still hard and I think it could have tasted a lot better. It needed more flavor. I've never had paella before and I must say this was a disappointment. My boyfriend loved the paella he had in New York and this one disappointed him too.
The search for paella continues....
I was worried about this place. The prices seemed high (about 10 dollars per tapas.) The wife and I ordered 7 tapas. The patatas bravas are really hot, but it's one of the cheaper items. I really liked the peppers stuffed with seafood. My one complained was the mussarella and cilantro appetizer. It came with tomatoes which is not mentioned in the description. I'm not a fan of tomatoes.
I'm a small girl with an enormous appetite. Restaurants that specialize in Tapas or "small dishes" have never been my thing given my insatiable love of food and lots of it.
Picasso's changed my opinion of Tapas. Theirs are hearty, tasty, oozing with flavor,and GASP: quite filling!
This past Friday I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner here w/a large group of friends. Given the size of our party we ordered many dishes, and I happily sampled many items on their menu:
-Tortilla Espanola ( potato and onion omelet) delicious, and served w/a wonderful alioli. Note:only have a small slice though b/c it's a heavy dish
-Mercilla de Cebolla (tiny Spanish sausages) slightly sweet, plump and great tasting
-Pimentos de Piquillo (stuffed peppers) One of my favorite dishes that night. Seafood tasted great and the lobster sauce was super rich and creamy
-Spicy shrimp (my other favorite dish), the shrimp were a bit on the tiny side and could have used more heat, but the sauce was terrific and full of flavor.
-Paella: both types they served were very good, but I preferred the Negra a la Cazadora version (with Black rice) although it looked a bit scary (the entire dish looks like motor oil's been spilled on it) it's deceivingly delicious and a wonderful take on traditional Paella.
Overall, our dining experience (food-wise) was great. I did take one star off b/c the service was lacking, I felt they could have been friendlier and more attentive. Prices are also a tad on the high side, especially given the portions. It's a must you come here with a group so you can sample and share the dishes.
I can't wait to try more tapas at Picasso's, you'll find that big flavor is the star of all their "small dishes".
The Picasso pictures on the walls, the Spanish guitar music softly playing in the background, the warm glow from the candle on the dinner table transmits a cozy intimate atmosphere that make this joint perfect for a date night.
Ordered up their signature Valenciana paella, the rice soaked up a nice subtle saltiness from all the sea creatures in there. Clams, mussels, shrimps, you name it. I felt like it had the whole Monterrey Bay Aquarium up in that Spanish iron pot.
Since the paella dish takes about 40 minutes to prepare, ordered up their Alamejas in Salsa Verde (Sauteed clams in this garlicky, parsley, Spanish sherry broth) to help pass the time. I needed two loaves of their fresh warm bread to soak up all that broth. While their Sangria was delicious. F it, just refill my sangria glass with some of that broth and I'll drink it strait.
Being just outside the epicenter of the downtown club/bar scene make it perfect if you want to keep the date low key or kick it up a notch.
Chivalrous
We had our group dinner here. I am so glad I made a reservation! We had a party of 9, and I didn't think that I would need a reservation. We got there at 5:30 and the place was already filling up! Throughout the whole night, the place was packed.
Everything that we had was really good. We basically ordered a bunch of Tapas (appetizer type dishes) and we ordered the paella.
Good food, good decor, and live spanish music.
After getting a good buzz on at Vault, we headed across the street to have dinner here. I was not involved in the ordering process whatsoever because basically, I couldn't focus my eyes on any words. I think I told the server, who was very nice (and tolerant), to just order some of the favorites for us.
What we had, and what I remembered, was very tasty: fried calamari, sauteed scallops, sauteed mushrooms and paella. It didn't help that we also ordered sangria, and so I barely managed to eat more than 2 bites of any dish. I know that my dining companions enjoyed the meal immensely because every dish was polished off.
I also know that we were probably the loudest table in the small restaurant, but instead of having the couple who was sitting 6 inches apart from our table move further away, they actually butted their table right against ours. I think that was the funniest part of the evening. Even more lovable when intoxicated.
Yay for birthday dinners! I celebrate my birthday all month in July and my favorite old co worker and I stumbled upon this review on Yelp and figured we should try it! The sangrias were good, a little more wine-y than I expected, which is okay because i love wine, then we ate our mozzeralla tomato entree which was decent then the potato onion (kinda bland, but with the garlic sauce gave it a kick) and our 2 favorite was the croquette and the crab cakes. The service was good; The gentleman was very warm and welcoming as we walked in to the restaurant. I would come back here again, but avoid the potato and onion entree! I can't believe July is almost over! No more bday dinners for me :-(
A little pricey, but the food was good and the service was excellent. Our favorites were the croquettes and crab cakes. I'd go back to try it again, and maybe to check out their flamenco performance that happens every other Sunday night.
Delicious! Just came back from a meal here tonight and I'm still suffering from the food coma I have. Apparently there's a Flamingo performance every 3rd Sunday of the month so we were forced to pay the $12 cover, I could have done without the Flamingo dancing, but the food was definitely worth it. Between the 4 of us, we ordered 2 entrees, a paella , 6 tapas and Sangria - it came to around $55/person so not too bad considering the amount of food we ate.
Their Sangria alone is worth a trip here - it's absolutely yummy! I would definitely recommend getting the pitcher over ordering it by the glass. It's $30 for the pitcher, but you can probably get 5-6 glasses from it.
Out of everything we ate, I would say my favorites were:
- Croquetas de Pollo Jamon (Serrano ham and chicken croquettes)
- Calamari Frito
- Vieras al Ajillo (Sauteed scallops) MUST TRY!
- Paella Valencia
- Pollo a la Cazadora (Chicken stew)
- Lomo al Ajo Cabanil (Pork loin)
Picasso is a small restaurant so I would recommend making a reservation, especially if you have a large group.
We had dinner with a semi-vegetarian friend, and he accidentally order a dish with "chorizo" (which he didn't know what that is at the time). When the dish came we told me waiter that he's not expecting this and the waiter gladly exchanged it with a chicken dish. Bravo for the service although the fault is not really at the waiter!
I suggested this place to a friend to hold her birthday dinner for a party of about 15. Needless to say, the space was a good size for us, and everyone seemed to enjoy the night!
I liked everything we ordered, but didn't taste their paella since they charge $18 per person (!). But some of the other memorable dishes included:
-Calamari: comparable to other restaurants that serve calamari
-Meatballs in an almond tomato sauce: I loved the almond and tomato combo.
-Sauteed shrimp in olive oil, garlic sauce
-Sauteed scallops in olive oil, garlic parsley sauce
-Pollo a la Cazadora- tomatoe chicken stew with mushrooms, potatoes, onions and peppers: a lot going on here, and the chicken was very moist and tender.
Though it may not seem like these small dishes would fill us up, we were stuffed! Our servers were great. Good ambiance, good food, good sangria!
Came here for dinner and the service was great. Ordered a couple of items meatballs, shrimp, scallops, etc. The flavor was okay, nothing unique a little bland for my taste.
Ordered the Sangria too, that wasn't too bad good.
For its quality of food and price I wouldn't go back.
Don't get the paella. Not much of a tapas selection, so not sure what people eat here.
I was hungry & I was craving tapas. After reading all the mixed reviews, I REALLY wanted to like this place.
Michael H and I went in on a Saturday night and it was extremely quiet - they had 2 other tables occupied. I am sad to say that the service was mediocre. Nothing was horribly bad, but it took just a bit longer than normal to get our order taken, to have drinks refilled, and to get our check. Considering how quiet it was, I really did expect service to be outstanding (especially with the basic elements).
Food was nothing out of the ordinary. The Chorizos de Cantimpalo lacked flavor & I wasn't very impressed with the watery sauce. Their Tortilla Espanola was also a tad bit on the bland side. I left Picasso's wishing I was back in Edinburgh (I'll even take the 20 degree weather) chilling out at La Tasca.
The food is overpriced, but very good. If it were a little more reasonable it would get a 4 star rating!
Great service and pretty nice sangrias, but the food is okay and the prices are quite high.
I went here with my friend from out of town and we decided to go for something light, fun, and creative. When we entered the restaurant, it was very lively and colorful. The decor was vibrant with red, lime green and yellow accent walls.
We ordered five warm tapas dishes: croquetas, crab cakes, calamari frito, pimientos, and string beans. The last two tasted very nice especially with pine nuts. But, the other dishes (maybe because they are deep fried) were dry and lacking in real flavor.
I should say that the owner was very charming and allowed us to taste the sangria before we committed to purchasing an entire carafe. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us often, but no too often.
A-OK place made better by its customer service.
I would say 3.5 stars but being that its such a great little restaurant amongst the generic bland food in DTSJ, I will bump it up. I think that if Barcelona wasn't still on my mind (along with the delicious tapas and paella) I would have given this place a SOLID 4 stars. The atmosphere is wonderful (though a tad loud if you are looking for a date spot). There are about a dozen tables in this cozy establishment. The waiters were funny and knowledgable about the selections and made some great suggestions.
We had the following items:
Gambas al Ajillo- Delicious and just like Spain. I loves how "crunchy" and fresh the shrimps were. The sauce made with olive oil and garlic was perfection.. so much so that I requested 2 refills on the bread basket to soak up all the sauce.
Pimientos de Piquillo- Rich and decadent. The roasted red peppers were soft but not mushy. The accompanying cream sauce had a bold flavor and was complimented by the sherry flavor.
Sangria- YUM-o as rachael ray would state. The flavor of the wine and fruit was perfectly marinated making for a sweet but not syrupy taste.
paella de pescado y marisco- I was underwhelmed by this dish. It was not terrible but it wasn't memorable either.
all in all, I would come here again for a more special occasion. the portions are small but the food is filling. However the prices are steep especially when I had my body weight in tapas and sangria in barcelona for about the same price (approx 30 per person for 5 dishes and a sangria)
Had dinner here last Friday with my fiance and our favorite couple, Munira & Faisal. =) All four of us raved about every aspect of the evening - food, service, drinks, and ambiance. We came on a very busy Friday night, yet the service was impeccable. Our waiter was attentative, humorous, and extremely patient - we had a hard time deciding since everything on the menu looked delicious!
I'd been here 2 times before, back in 2006 and 2007. Even back then, I remember the food was scrumptious - it's sad to see their ratings have gone down due to some rather unfair reviews. =( Right before they brought out our crabcakes, Faisal mentioned how picky he is about them (they're one of his favorite appetizers). He bit into one and gobbled it up approvingly. Another dish you must try is the Pimientos de Piquillo. MMMmmm....talk about mouth-watering!!! These are red Spanish peppers stuffed with seafood, drizzled with lobster sauce. The server knowingly brought out 2 baskets of bread; he must have known we'd wipe the plate clean with bread, leaving not one drop of lobster sauce. Screw low-carb!!
Having been a waitress for years throughout high school and college, I know good service when I see it. Thanks, Picasso's.....for making my birthday dinner a special one!



