A Taste of Spain

Super friendly and attentive staff, and the food is delicious. A couple of items to note: 1) Not the largest place, so reservations are recommended, especially during peak meal hours, and 2) This restaurant is BYOB!! (There's a Fine Wine & Good Spirits on Market St. a couple of blocks away.)

A cute and small space that effectively captures Spanish cuisine, which might not be for everyone. Spanish food tends to be very simple, somewhat plain, but high quality and fresh and for the most part they get it right! We stopped by for some lunch tapas and got the platter with Iberico ham, manchego, and olives. The ham was rich and salty and the olives were great, and there's a reason why the combo is so widely appreciated. The manchego was decent but I'm pretty sure it's the exact same manchego that I can get from Trader Joe's so it wasn't especially exciting. Speaking of Trader Joe's, the baguette with fresh tomato was simple but enjoyable and again I am fairly certain they used Trader Joe's baguettes as well. Not a bad thing, but just a case of "I think I could have had this at home". I also got the octopus over potatoes which was really interesting and a new combination for me. I really wasn't expecting soft slices of potato to so effectively pair with the paprika and salt on the slices of octopus but it worked very well. It was straightforward but pleasant, like everything else. I do hate to bring this up again, but I am pretty dang sure that the octopus use is the tinned Matiz brand octopus that I can buy down the street... it all is good it just doesn't have the same effect maybe. We couldn't leave without getting a slice of Basque cheesecake which was excellent and a personal favorite dessert. How much you enjoy this spot will probably depend on your attitude and expectations. If you are laid back, in no rush, and want to enjoy some simple tapas with friends while you enjoy a nice light bottle of wine (it's BYO!), this will be a great spot (and it will remind you of Spanish dining culture). If you are expecting fast service, complex or new main courses, you might be disappointed. But we had a pleasant experience.

I recently dined at Taste of Spain, and it was an incredible experience! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, with a beautiful decor that made me feel comfortable and relaxed. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was absolutely delicious! Every dish was prepared with fresh ingredients and presented beautifully. The portion sizes were perfect, and the flavors were well-balanced. Additionally, the service was impeccable—our server LAURA made sure we had everything we needed.The pricing was fair for the quality of the food and experience. I will definitely be returning soon. If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience, Taste of Spain is the place to go!

We recently visited Taste of Spain and were pleasantly surprised at the variety of options. Tucked away in an unassuming location on 21st in Rittenhouse they are easy to pass by but worth the visit. On this visit we had the iberico ham croquettes, seafood paella, a rice and meatball special, hot chocolate, and finished with arroz con leche. Starting with the croquettes they are fried, creamy, and savory, a total delight. The hot chocolate was thick, rich, and super chocolatey. Onto the main meals, both had good flavor but were served barely warm. They were served very quickly so I’m guessing they were precooked and just kept warm. This was disappointing for both of us and a huge miss. We finished with the arroz con leche (rice pudding)which was cinnamon with a hint of lemon, absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back, but hoping they work the kinks out.

I spotted this place when driving through. I love tapas, and I've lived and traveled to Spain many times. It's a small shop with clean bathrooms as well. I liked that it displayed the menu item with pictures. I'm so happy that we decided to stop here for lunch. It's a small dining area, but it wasn't busy. We received first class service from the moment we walked in with our children. The dining and kitchen ares are very clean and welcoming. Each dish was fresh and delicious. The service and staff were on point. It was a PERFECT place for a light and refreshing lunch. MUCHAS GRACIAS. We loved everything we ordered and look forward to trying more. Buena suerte en tu futuro.

Disappointing experience. Seafood was not fresh, shrimps were mushy in all dishes. Except croquetas, nothing was close to what we had in Spain. Staff is friendly. Update: The owner didn’t address the shrimps in their “famous and beautiful gamba dish” and paella was not fresh and mushy… Appreciate the owner’s replies as I mentioned “staff is friendly” lol I understand restaurant business is stressful but let’s treat people the way you would like to be treated. The owner asked not to make assumptions which I did not, how about you not assuming my experience about Spain was only tourist spots? That really hurt my good memories in Spain with my Spanish friends. It’s sad my experience has left a lot to be desired but I wish you and the restaurant nothing but love, success and joy.

Was craving for Paella and found this little gem online so stopped by this great neighborhood place. Got the following: Gambas Al Ajillo - shrimp in garlic - nice Croquetas - ham flavored - filling Seafood Paella - fresh seafood and loved the addition of vegetables - different and light. The Flan - was the Bomb! Light favorful and not two sweet. Prefectly made. Please checkout place out and support this this family business.

Swore I left a review …… food is high quality , make be a slight wait because the preparation for certain items is time intensive . Why would you want pre sliced Jamon, sit down shut up and be patient. Coffee is great too

Was super excited to try this place as tapas places are hard to come by in center city, but left feeling slightly underwhelmed. Had the empanadas which were ok, calamari which didn't have the best breading, gambas which were decent but not rave-worthy, and a few other things which honestly werent memorable. Patatas bravas were great but how could you eff something like that up, ya know? The one thing i will say is, get their cheesecake. It is soooo creamy and unlike any other cheesecake you can find in the city. Would come here again just for that. Love that they have seating outside and service isnt super rushed, so it feels v european. Being a BYOB place is also a plus.

A lovely cafe with friendly service in the Rittenhouse Square area in which to try some authentic Spanish cuisine at a two-or-four top (some high tops available, too). We stopped in for a light lunch and enjoyed beef empanadas, mussels with toast, and an Ibérico pork and cheese flauta.* The flauta was our favorite: the bread was surprisingly light with a slight crunch to the crust and served warm. *Not to be confused with Mexican-style flautas, a Spanish flauta is a long, skinny, flute-like sandwich named for the crunchy, airy bread it's served on.

They now serve dinner on weekends. The dining area is converted nicely for dinner service. They put wine glasses and small candle on the table. Food was great. Big mussels with nice broths. They serve some tapas as well as traditional entrees such as paella. The basque cheesecake is perfect to end the night. Empanadas are highly recommended. I came back from Spain and tried some empanadas but nothing was as good as theirs. I love the boquerones con vinagre here. Boquerones is similar to anchovies but not salty because they are marinated in oil. The dish is served on two slices of fresh bread. You can find several special events at this restaurant such as flamenco singers and also to watch soccer games on the instagram post. .

A cozy, family-owned tapas spot with great service from hostess/server Laura. The BYO option is a nice touch, and the authentic, flavorful tapas make for a memorable meal. Initially our reservation was cancelled by the restaurant due to an unplanned closing but Alejandro graciously reached out personally to reschedule us. We ordered panes de tomate y jamón ibérico, patatas bravas, y croquetas de jamón. Small (less than 10 tables) but welcoming--definitely worth a visit! We'll be back to try the desserts next time.

What a great find! I was missing Spain after our trip there a few weeks ago. So I came here on Yelp and found this place. It's a cute little shop with indoor and outdoor seats. The rabas and patatas bravas were really good in addition to the tostada de jamon iberico. The server was friendly. And I'm sure we'll be back because there were other items I really wanted to try.

Taste of Spain is a friendly little Spanish cafe that opened just a little over a week ago. Their original location is in Reading Terminal Market and, although I haven't patronized it yet, my understanding is that it is like a small supermarket that also serves some prepared food items. This cafe is much more focused on prepared food items, although you can also purchase small packages of sliced Serrano Ham, and maybe a few other grocery items. As mentioned, the space is fairly small, but does have a few tables. There isn't table service, and you order at the register. So far, we've tried several things, all of which were good. They haven't always had everything on the menu available, though, possibly because they opened so recently. I'm any case, the shrimp paella was delicious, as were the chicken croquettes and beef empanadas. The Spanish tortilla is also good. I think my favorite was the ham and cheese sandwich, though.

All I need to say is GO THERE The ambiance is great; it's such a cute place. Having recently traveled to Spain I was missing the Spanish food. This place definitely satisfied my craving. There is a nice variety of food we ordered huevos rotos which were delicious. We also got the tostada with a light tomato purée and iberico jamón. ¡Muy rico!! Their menu has many choices and I'll be back to try more. The cappuccino was delicious too. This is a BYOB establishment so feel free to bring along a nice bottle of ...you guessed it...Vino Español.

The food is perfect. If you would like an authentic Spain experience try this food. I highly recommend the Ibérico Pork tapas.

I just tried the croquetas, tortilla, toast of jamon and ensaladilla. My preferred option was croquetas and toast of jamon.

My fiancé and I stopped by for an afternoon snack and had the Tostada Dulce, Arroz con Leche and a Cappuccino. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. I will be stopping by again for their empanadas!

I recently discovered this great spot near Rittenhouse Square. I have been back 3 times, it is that good! I used them for a dinner party at my place-ordered ahead and walked over and picked up everything from appetizers to dessert. Vanessa, the owner could not be more helpful and gracious. We went back and ate there (BYOB) and had a blast, while enjoying delicious authentic Spanish food. Highly recommend this neighborhood spot.