Cascal

Fresh food and excellent service. A wide selection of tapas and traditional Spanish and Californian delicacies with a mosey twist. Paella was testy and rich. Spanish tortilla was perfectly prepped, right taste and texture. The place can get very busy and noisy. Nice patio.

Awesome service, great food! Salmon ceviche is the best! Various tapas to choose from, or you can order a sampler which we did. The outdoor patio is nice and with big sun umbrella you don’t have to worry about getting too much sun exposure.

Cascal was referred by a local friend. All time slots were available when reservation was made for 7PM the following evening (Thursday). Upon arrival, the restaurant was completely filled, both inside and outside with a high noise volume. We loved our cocktails, 3 entrées while we received outstanding service. Everything was delicious! Look forward to returning to Cascal.

The environment and service were good. However, food is a bit plain in taste. We tried the paella, leaf chicke, and eggplant. They look special but the flavors were not memorable. A bit pricey overall.

So many vegetarian options!!! Sat at the bar for date night, has phenomenal service. Food was amazing and drinks were delicious. Great vibe inside and out. Will definitely be back.

It was a very nice atmosphere with a live band playing. The food is great. I thought the tapas would be small plates, but honestly those portions could be shared with four people. Got a go box home. The fresh burrata was amazing. Sangria was good but not particularly strong. The music is loud so if you want to have deep Conversation it would be better to sit outside on patio.

The food here tastes good. The meat is tender, the vegetables are so fresh, and so does the service. But it is not reasonable to charge 3% wage and welfare from the customers, it should be the owner’s responsibility instead of the customers. The tips are also charged based on the value of the after tax including 3% wage and welfare. You’d better pay close attention to your bills.

Just stopped by for happy hour to break up a long drive home. I've been to dinner here for my Birthday and the food is fabulous, but even happy hour is a great time with delicious appetizers ! The watermelon margarita is my favorite 🍹

Came here for my Mom's birthday. We've ordered takeout from here before but it was our first time sitting down to eat. When we sat down they brought out complimentary bread with chimichurri sauce. Nice and soft bread that soaked up the sauce really well. I also got their Cascal Breeze cocktail which had a nice fruity taste! Fried Calamari 4/5: Got this for the appetizer. Nice and crispy with chipotle sauce on the side. Decent but I thought some pieces were too rubbery for my liking. Tapas Sampler Platter 5/5: If you're unsure what to get, this is an absolute must try. Your table will thank you for it. Honestly I don't even know half the things I was eating but everything I tried was sooooo good. Different flavor after flavor of things I've never tried before, that I definitely want to try again! Spanish Octopus 3/5: Was honestly a bit disappointed by this. When it came out we didn't know what it was, but then saw the octopus had been cut into small chunks. You can barely see them in the picture. The octopus didn't feel like the highlight of the dish at all. It mostly tasted like I was just eating some sautéed potatoes with some chili-like sauce on it. It did taste decent but not what I was expecting when ordering it. Paella Cascal 5/5: Hard to go wrong with paella. This one comes with everything. Meat, veggies, and seafood. Very well made!

One of my favorite spots to go to for a special occasion meal! The interior is decorated so colorfully - it truly transports you to another world. The service is always incredible and speedy. I love when there's live music - it's such a great flair to the restaurant. The food is always phenomenal. I look forward to every visit and have never been let down. Every single tapa I've tried has been delicious. I highly recommend the wild mushroom empanadas. The truffle oil adds so much depth to this dish, and the stuffing is always steaming hot. The heart of palm salad is another favorite: super refreshing and packed with palm hearts. All of the meat dishes I've had are incredibly flavorful. The pork belly chicharron features rich pork belly with a crispy skin, balanced with a light mint salad. You cannot skip the house special arroz negro if you visit, with squid ink fried paella rice and plentiful seafood. Cascal is a must-visit, with a variety of delicious options.

Attentive service and good food! Ordered the Tapas Sampler and the Paella Cascal. The Tapas Sampler was wonderful and came with two of everything. The salmon toast with olive oil and cream cheese was amazing. Lots of good bites. The paella was very flavorful. Lots of ingredients that blended well together.

I really do enjoy this restaurant. The food and drinks are always amazing. The happy hour specials are worthwhile. You can't go wrong with the Sangria, the empanadas, and the paella. The bartenders and waiters are always attentive and friendly. The inside has the Hispanic hometown feel along with clean restrooms and a nicely arranged outdoor seating area. Great food, great atmosphere, great service, and great drinks all in one place! Hard not to keep coming back!

I appreciated the colorful and inviting decor of the restaurant with beautiful artwork on the wall, as I sat at the bar this past Saturday evening. Open seating, no waiting. The World Series showing silently on the large screen TV's above. Live music by the Gypsy Tribe created an alluring atmosphere, the smooth sounds of the band performing on stage adding to the lively vibe in this upscale casual establishment, latin rhythms as well as lovely instrumentals of songs like Hotel California. A range of delectable bites were offered on the menu including wild mushroom empanadas, spanish octopus, and three different paella dishes. I got an order of the croquetas de jamón. These three crispy croquettes were filled with shredded spanish serrano ham that was both sweet and savory. I also had an orange margarita which was light and refreshing with a nice sweetness to it and chunks of fresh fruit in the mix. Service was attentive and cordial. Also, parking was free and easy just around the corner. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Loved the ambience here! We went at night and there was live music -- couples were dancing right in the restaurant, just enjoying the evening Highly recommend the ceviche, the sampler, and the paella -- all had great flavor and generous portions! The service was super attentive too, especially with keeping the outdoor seating warm and cozy!! Perfect spot for a date night and a nice stroll through downtown Mountain View after dinner!!

Came here on a Friday for dinner. They had a live band playing. While the bar area wasn't big, we were still able to dance a bit. As usual, food was great! The fried calamari had a nice light crunch to it. The paella is our usual favorite. Had leftovers to take home.

The food was quite good! We enjoyed the Caesar salad and also shared the Paella Cascal. We had the watermelon margarita and the chile mango mojito, which were both enjoyable and very flavorful! The service was very quick and the waiter checked in on all of us quite a lot! We did not voice for separate tabs though, which we wish we would have done at the start to make it easier for everyone - that was on us though! The decor was very vibey and the dining table plates and glasses were very fitting to pair with it. The music was present, yet not overwhelming, and gave us all the ability to speak to each other without yelling. We will be back again sometime for a gathering hopefully to this place with it being centralized and the diversity of food that meets many different walks of life!

Arrived on a Friday in time for happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of sparkling sangria for $34 which filled about 6 glasses. The complimentary bread was okay. I much preferred the burrata with toast. The calamari was nicely cooked and seasoned. The Peruvian ceviche was overwhelmingly acidic, not much flavor to it. The paella was underwhelming, no depth of flavor. The rice was also a little mushy. The churrasco was wonderfully seasoned but on the small side for the price. The Cuban roast pork was nice and tender, but we did not care for any of its sides. The beans were a little undercooked and the mash had an overpowering taste of cinnamon or nutmeg type of spice. The tres leches is not your typical tres leches. It was a little spongy, not soaked in milks like usual. Our check had a 3% wage/healthcare surcharge which wasn't disclosed before the meal or I didn't pay enough attention to the menu. Our server was very friendly and responsive, making sure to check on us through the dinner. The waiter tried to get us to order another pitcher twice which was a little excessive. The restaurant was packed inside and outside so it was quite loud and bustling. We got to catch some live singing entertainment on the way out. Overall would not have to come back again.

The service was great. The vibe was fun, complete with live music and people dancing. The food was the disappointment. The empanadas were thick and doughy. The dauphin potatoes were good. But the paella was a real disappointment. Too rich did to pork fat I think and too much meat. It just didn't very good and felt too rich. I greatly prefer the paella at Teleferico.

Great spot of Spanish food lovers like us. Food and Drinks: *Seasonal Sangria *Virgin Sparkling Sangria *Cured Salmon Crostini *Paella Cascal *Paella Marinera *Curry Mussels *Cuban Wrap Overall, great ambiance. The service is good and the food is yummy. Looking forward to trying the Spanish Octopus, Spanish Tapa Sampler, and Spanish Artisan Cheeses platter next time

Cascal has always been one of my favorite spots - the best place for happy hour. I love the drinks, the food, the location, and the ambience... it really has it all. But lately, some of my friends feel it's getting a bit too expensive for what it offers. Now I'm not sure I can convince them to come back -- which is a little sad.

Highlights: & Crowded on a Monday night & Great octopus Food: Spanish octopus The meat was tender, very flavorful. The suction cup part was a tad charged, though the overall dish was great.

My friend took me out for a belated bday lunch today and we had a lovely time. While it was a bright and sunny day, the outdoor seating was well shaded and the tables are spread out nicely. It felt calm, quiet, and breezy. We started with the gazpacho - refreshing, smooth, and chilled to perfection. I recommend it! Then, came the fried calamari which was plentiful with truly tender squid. It was medium crispy. We enjoyed the corn poblano which was a great side - sweet, smoky, crunchy corn and a bit spicy. The paella Cascal arrived as the centerpiece with smoky chorizo and tender shrimp. If you are ordering the paella, be sure to know it takes a little longer for it to be made/arrive, so it is good to have some appetizers. I had a virgin mojito which was fresh and an ideal compliment to the bold and rich flavors of the meal. They make other NA cocktails. My friend had a NA sangria and she said it was the perfect amount of sweet and refreshing. There was also complimentary bread with chimichurri which was fresh and tasty. Our waiter was the perfect amount of attentive, as we are friends that needed to catch up with some privacy. Overally, I found it to be a lovely place for a casual, fancy lunch.

Came here on a Friday night, we had a large table for 20 people. Luckily they sat us immediately after putting some tables together. I will say the vibe is fun but SUPER loud if you want to chat with friends, which is what we wanted to do haha. But still fun nonetheless. Our group ordered a ceviche sampler to start and then got the mushroom empanadas, grilled dates, roasted cauliflower, croquetas de Jamon, lamb carnitas, and the paella cascal. I was impressed by everything, except the grilled dates. The cheese was a little too sharp for me and didn't go with the rest of the dish so I didn't finish it. But the lamb, mushroom empanadas, and croquets were my favorite. The paella needed some extra spice so I asked for salsa and it took it up a notch. I overall liked the experience here, the waiters were so patient with us even though we were a large group and we had a good time! I will say it's a bit pricey for what you get, so I don't know if I would come again. I think there's plenty of other tapas places but the live music is a plus

Nice location on Castro with outdoor seating. The place was very clean and good service. The food was okay, kind of expensive for the portion size. I got the squid ink Paella and it was good, maybe would be better with less ink. My husband got the banana leaf chicken and it was pretty small and basic. The free bread with chimichuri to start was good. The grilled eggplant looked like a mini lasagne and tasted really good. Overall nice place to eat outside on Castro street.

Food 4/5 Ever since I was introduced to the real delicious paella and patatas bravas in Spain Barcelona more than a decade ago, I have tried many places in the bay and also those up in SF city. Cascal has been one of the two go-to restaurants here in the bay whenever I crave paella. Their Marinara paella has been consistently flavorful while the Cascal paella can sometimes be a hit and miss in terms of taste. There were times when it was a tad bland and other times they came out more flavorful. The only thing I need to constantly remind them is to make the it more soccarat (scorched/burnt bottom). Socarrat is considered a key element of a good paella, as it adds a unique texture and flavor to the dish. Last night's visit was a let down when it comes to the Marinara paella. It didn't come out soccarat at all- in fact too damp/soggy in my opinion. My family loves their wild mushroom with truffle oil empanadas. Again was a little disappointed with this dish yesterday as I felt the dough crust was a little too thick this time. They used to be buttery and flaky in the past. I wonder if that's the reason why the overall rating has been low - due to the inconsistency in the dishes. The palm salad was alright. Nothing to special. Their Peruvian cerviche was a hit among our family members. The others on the trip sampler was just alright. Service - 3.5/5 Friendly server though the guy forgot to serve the complimentary dessert as a surprise to the birthday person on our table. We decided not to pursue as it was late and we still have a birthday cake waiting at home. Ambiance 5/5 upscale, modern nice decor. If you like to dine, have some live music, and dance (on their super small) dance floor next to the band like me. If you are looking for a place for quiet fine dining, this is not the place you want to go on weekends.

Hadn't been here for a few years but seized the opportunity for a recent businesss dinner. Ordered the adobo beef (the inheritor of the short rib adobo legacy I'm told) plus the octopus and the crab tostada. Of these the octopus was the magical winner(the texture and sauce!), the beef was as fantastic as I remember the short rib, and the tostada was decent. Would love to go back and explore the menu more. It was quite lively in there and or noisy AF but I managed to shout moderately so we could converse.

Here for work dinner as a party of 8 and this place was packed. We ordered pitchers of red sangria - I believe each pitcher gave us about 5 glasses worth. I got the mushroom empanadas which were SO good, highly recommend. It did take 30 mins or so to come out, but they were fresh and hot. Shishito peppers for the table which were yummy and well roasted. For dinner, I got the banana leaf chicken. I wish this was served on a slightly bigger plate as it was a bit hard to eat, but the chicken was delicious. It was more of a curry with rice served on top and was so flavorful and juicy.

First time here. Food was solid. Good variety of tapas. I really enjoyed the ambiance. Brought me many fond memories of being transported overseas. Beautiful interior with Spanish guitar playing in the background. Cute outdoor patio seating as well. Loved the dining experience. Servers were kind. Cascal is located on Castro along with many other restaurants in Mountain View. Street, public lot, and garage parking nearby.

This was my second visit to Cascal and it was just as memorable as the first. Their service is excellent. Their servers are attentive, knowledgeable and warm. We were seated outside with our dog and they promptly brought our group of four water and a basket of bread. We enjoyed the sangria very much and the food as well. We recently took a trip to Spain and we felt the food was comparable to the food we enjoyed there.

Had a lovely dinner there before going to Theatre works just down the block. My dining companion is vegan and their menu and wait staff were very accommodating. I had the curried mussels which were delicious although a bit too sweet for me. Their Spanish Caesar salad was fresh and delicious.

Food was ok , nothing wow..... or I want more of this.....presentation was nice and portions for a tapas,was good , you can share it. The bread and the dipping sauce was good. We got octopus (over cooked and dificultad to chew) croquetas de jamón ( my favorite) , eggplant, we asked for lamb albóndigas and we got lamb chop server asked to changed it but I really don't like to waste food (so many hungry people in the world to waste what we have in the table) and tortilla española (potato omelette). The waitress was very nice and attentive, she and the busser made the experience enjoyable. Decor are kind of old and out dated maybe need some change and go with the new and modern time. Probably I don't coming back.

I love some good tapas and paella and this restaurant has some good options. This restaurant is in a cute spot and has plenty of TV's plus a bar if you want to eat and watch a game, but also has room for tables to enjoy your meal. It's very spacious inside and they have outdoor seating's with heat lamps. We came here for lunch and wanted some paella and to try a couple small items. We ordered one tapas, the Spanish Octopus ($25.50) and the Peruvian ceviche ($19.50) as starters. The octopus was delicious! It has a nice seasoning and sauce plus it was cooked very well. It's just one leg so I felt like when sharing with everyone, I needed more. I think this is a must to order when coming here. When we ordered the paella, we wanted the Arroz Negro paella ($36) as it was a speciality. The only issue is that it shows as one size. We tried to talk to our waitress asking if we can get it in the large size since there were four of us and we can eat. She was not very helpful and tried to offer us a different paella that had similar proteins but not the squid ink if we wanted a large size. We had explained that we would pay for the large size price if necessary and she showed her impatience with us by giving a little attitude. In the end, we were able to order the Arroz Negro which was our favorite dish of the meal. For the other paella, we ordered the Paella Cascal ($42 for small & $64 for large) which came with lots of protein from poultry to seafood. We felt that this paella's proteins were a little dry especially with the chicken and pork. The flavor was good but the dry meat didn't make the paella taste as well. Overall, there were a mix of things that we liked and didn't like. The Arroz Negro paella and the Spanish Octopus are a must to try. The ceviche was good, but nothing special in my opinion. I would definitely want the Arroz Negro and octopus when I come back.

Nice tapas restaurant in downtown MV with nearby parking. Service was good and dishes were yummy. We sat outside under a heat lamp and were very comfortable. We had papas, ham croquettes, guacamole and chips and banana leaf wrapped chicken. All quite tasty. Portions were on the smaller side but filling nonetheless.

Another great experience at Cascal. The mojito martini is really great. Our waitress was a delight to talk with. She was right about the patatas bravas, authentic! The goat cheese salad, lamb meatballs and roasted cauliflower were all good. This restaurant has always been consistently good. We have been going here for years. Highly recommend.

Here is a place that I have not been to in a really long time. Been about a decade at least, so we wanted to try out cascal again. It wasn't very busy when we arrived so we were seated right away. Service was really good and attentive. Happy hour food looked good so we tried various items on it. Fried olives sounded interesting so we got that. They were just okay. Patatas bravas were good and one of my favorites. Roasted cauliflower was good too and very flavorful. Fried calamari was just okay to me, I usually like it more on the crunchy side. Croquetas de jamon were just okay. For the paellas we tried both the cascal and the seasonal vegetable one. I liked the cascal one a lot since it was very flavorful.

I had an $18 chicken wrap off the lunch special menu, which I believe is the cheapest entree you can get. It was half the size of a Chipotle burrito. It had a good amount of chicken in it and I thought it was tasty. In comparison, the $39 lamb is three tiny lamb lollipops. The paella was pretty good and they didn't skimp on the protein. I think the best value for money would be to split a paella with one other person.

This 5 Star rating is for their lunch menu only. We have gone there for dinner and it was good but value per tapas item just didn't rise to 5 Stars . Though the restaurant is beautiful inside the outside ambiance is just okay. If you are looking for a pretty nice restaurant for a business type lunch, then this might be your spot. Our food was amazingly good and service was good. Might be because the restaurant wasn't extremely busy !? Even though it was quite delicious and enjoyable. Cost is on the higher side but still reasonable for a nice business lunch meet up.

Great food, great live music, and amazing atmosphere if you want to come for a small get together or date night. The restaurant is a tad dark and music can get a little loud(not in a bad way), so conversations are kind of hard to have, but the vibes are immaculate. The food here is AMAZING. everytime we come here, we always have to get the mushroom empanadas. They have the right amount of mushrooms and breading. Paella cascal tip: ask for them to cook the bottom more to have the rice crispy, it's a game changer Patatas bravos- really good if you like potatoes, wish they added more of the aioli or mayo Ceviche trio- I personally like the Peruvian ceviche a lot, so next time I think I will only order that. The trio is refreshing if you want to try all of them. Salad: whatever dressing they use is AMAZING. The servers here are easy to call for, and they are so helpful. They explain the menu if you don't know what to order

Happy hour starting at 3:30 pm. Enjoy Spanish tapas (fried olives, ham croquettes, fried cauliflower) and Tamarind Margarita is strongly recommended. Friendly customer service.

We had a lovely business lunch at Cascal. Our group of 10 enjoyed the tapas plates as well as various salads. I especially love their salmon. The portion is generous and cooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly. Additionally, we were confused by the tip for our group and didn't realize it had already been added to our bill. When we mistakenly added it again, the cashier was, helpful and pointed out that it had already been included. We were grateful for their honesty. Parking is convenient with a lot around the corner. Also, there's indoor and outdoor dining: both are quite comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and service.

I like the food! The quality is consistent for sure. The service is good in general, but they need more training when the server delivers the dishes. They just leave it anywhere on the table (for a couple of dishes they just leave them at the edge of the table) without helping you to arrange the table. This really got me to roll my eyes. Other than that, the ambiance is great, the restaurant is not crowded, the vibe is casual and easy. The AC is strong which is super important when the outside is 101 degrees! LOL... I like the Oaxaca a manor salad, sizzling shrimp and fresh dungeness crab brandada. The banana leaf chicken is a bit dry although the sauce is great. There are music performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. I definitely want my coming back to check that out!

Food was awesome, great Spanish food, I give it 4.5/5. Loved the paella especially. The meats we got were are tender and cooked very well. I loved the soup as well (forgot what exactly I ordered :'( ). But overall, I rly liked the ambience with the music playing. We chose to sit outside for the nice fresh air. The service was great, servers were very nice.

Nice place to celebrate a birthday! We made a reservation for 4 for Saturday night just after 6. Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. It did get pretty busy after 7. We ordered the tapas sampler, mushroom empanadas, roasted cauliflower, oaxaca salad, and a small seafood paella. The tapas sampler was delightful and a good choice if you have no idea but want to try everything. My favorite was the fried olive with roasted shishito pepper and spanish sausage. The mushroom empanadas were baked and nongreasy. Nice hints of truffle oil and pipin' hot The oaxaca salad was not what I had expected, which was more greens, but we still enjoyed it! The main course was the seafood paella, which we all love! Plenty of seafood, fresh and tender. The rice was flavorful without being too salty. Good thing we got the small Paella because we barely finished everything Our waiter was attentive and professional. At the end he brought out a slice of birthday cake for my mom. The cake itself was a little to sweet for us, but my mom really like the special celebration! Ambiance: romantic Parking: no issues. There is a free public lot just around the corner! My parents say next time they want to come a bit later because the live music starts at 7!

Oh, man. Hands down my favorite place for tapas in the world (and I've been to Barcelona -- twice)! My son and I stumbled across this place back in the summer of 2024. I raved about it so much to the rest of the family afterwards that I started to worry I was overhyping it. But no, thankfully it was as good as I remembered, now a year later, and it got their thumbs up as well. We got the Spanish Tapa Sampler (an absolute must), the Paella Marinera, and the Fried Calamari. I of course had the red Sangria, and we also had a Virgin Mojito and raspberry Caipirinha. An order of the sampler has two pieces of almost everything, except the shrimp stuffed egg for some reason. So be prepared to fight for it. On the pricey side, but it was SO worth the hour-long drive there and (thanks to rush-hour traffic) the two-hour drive back!!

Cascal is currently my favourite Spanish restaurant. Every time I visit, I enjoy such a wonderful experience that I long to return right away. The restaurant is located on the corner of Castro and California Streets in downtown Mountain View. They don't have a private parking lot, but are within walking distance from a public garage. Sometimes, nearby free street parking can be scored. The venue is lively with an outdoor patio for open air dining. As I write this review, I realize that I have never actually been inside the eatery as all of my visits have been al fresco. According to their website, they have live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:30-10pm during which dancing is encouraged. Noted - must come back on one of those nights with Auntie Marissa and Mom! Cascal specializes in exotic cocktails, tapas, and paellas, fusing the savoury flavours of Spain with the rich and bold tastes of Latin America. The result is a menu full of bold essences that entice you. Below are a few items that we ordered during my last visit: Red House Sangria ($13) - Good. Not dry at all. Crab Tostaditos ($29) - DELISH! The Dungeness crab tastes so fresh! This is a perfect summer dish. Thankfully, they offer this tapa all year round. Pork Chile Verde ($31) - ¡Qué rico! I don't eat pork much, but this green chile stew, full of big chunks of meat, is so flavourful that I could probably eat it everyday. The pork shoulder is pretty lean which also adds to the awesomeness of this delectable bowl. Sizzling Shrimp ($21.50) - Guys, this is a must-try, especially if you like shrimp and garlic, because even the smallest bite is packed with irresistible piquancy. Spanish chorizo (Listed as one of the pintxos offered in the Spanish Tapa Sampler or as an add-on to the Spanish Tortilla for $16) - This bowl of sliced sausage serves up a nice smoky punch of pimentón (smoked paprika). Patatas bravas ($12) - This is a great side to complement the Spanish chorizo. Service is excellent at Cascal. On the night of my most recent visit on Thursday, September 12, 2024, our party of seven arrived shortly before close (I'm talking minutes, definitely less than half an hour), hoping to have some food and drinks. The host told us that the kitchen was already closed, but checked with the cooks and came back, saying that since they were still roasting pork, they could still whip up some quick orders and serve us. The waiters assisted us with friendly enthusiasm and warm smiles and, of course, our libations and plates came out in a jiffy. It doesn't get better than this! ¿Nos vemos allí?

The paella is to die for! Honestly one of my fav paella ! The meat was super tender, they did not skimp out on the ingredients. The flavor profile was to chef's kiss. WARNING: expect to wait around 30 mins bc they make it to order. The other tapas were mid tho. Got the patatas bravas. Did not love the aioli sauce that came with it. The service was amazing. Servers were attentive. They had tons of patio space with heaters too.

Great place! Ordered jalapeno margaritas, so yummy! Good alcohol. Atmosphere is laid back, but vibrant. Food is yummy. Ordered the catch of the day, truffle empanadas. The veggies with the fish were so fresh and the fish was yummy too. Service was fine. Nothing extraordinary, nor bad. It's decent. The desserts were fine. The chocolate cake was nice. Tres leches was too sweet for my liking.

This is a pretty good spot for a night out. The small plates are a fun way to try different things, the bar service has been great every time we've gone, and they frequently have live music.

My mom loves paella, so we've been on a paella hunt ever since our favorite closed up in Napa. Passed by Cascal on a whim, and decided to try it the following week. It's in downtown Mountain View, but by the end. So parking is fairly easier there. Plenty of outdoor seating and indoor seating. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well for any questions we had. The menu has a great array of different tapas and appetizers! -peruvian seafood stew ($41): as soon as we sat down, my mom zoned in on this and was immediately intrigued. So of course we had to order it for her. The seafood was very tender, and the soup was very tasty with a little bite to it. Almost curry like soup Very delicious! -paella Cascal (large for $63.50): this is the seafood and meat paella. We asked them to cook it longer so we could get the crispy/caramelized rice at the bottom, which they were happy to oblige. The meat and seafood were extremely tender too! Was very pleasantly surprised as usually the chicken in paellas I've had has been on the drier side. The pork belly pieces were my favorite though. I think a lemon slice or a little aioli could have gone a long way as the paella is on the heavier tasting side. -octopus ($25.50): octopus was also great! So tender we could cut it with our fork! The only issue was I wasn't the biggest fan of the tomato sauce all over, but still very delicious. Well done dish -croquetas de jamon ($15.50): the croquetas were so delicious. Like a guilty pleasure of mine. Not much jamon I saw in it, but the flavor of the whole croqueta was so good. Even my parents, who usually try to not eat too many fried carbs, could've kept eating it. Overall, would definitely come again. Same with my parents as well. My mom said it's her favorite paella place in the bay area currently. She was also looking up the happy hour times since she works nearby! It is on the pricier side, but the food quality is well worth it.

We came here for lunch on a Sunday and were seated quickly. Two people shared 4 plates: goat cheese salad, potato gratin, grilled dates, and sizzling shrimp. All dishes were very tasty but so expensive for the portion size. I also found the service somewhat lacking, there was a long wait between our first two dishes and the last two. It took a while to flag down a waiter to get a water refill as well. This is a good place to go if you want a light meal, but if you come here starving expect to leave with an empty wallet.

It's was nice restaurant with a nice interior and ambiance, nicely decorated and spotless. Stuff was super friendly, it's was my first time in Spanish restaurant like this and they have patiently walked me through the menu, I was little hesitant to get this type of dosh where there are too many main ingredients mixed up together, but to be honest it was a worth to try, it's was so delicious. We also got a sampler plate and one small beer. The sample plate had interesting combinations like bacon wrapped over dates that I have never ate before. Highly recommend place to go, I would love to visit next time as well to try their other dishes.

(Mountain View )Food: Cuban wrap: 9/10 very flavorful with every bite. Everything blended well with the Cuban pork. The sauce makes it much better Wild mushroom empanadas: 9/10I normally don't like mushroom but this is a must try. You can definitely taste/smell the truffle which I love. Cheese is creamy and the outer layer is crunchy. It is very pricey just fyi Coctel de camarones: 7/10 had too many ceviche to compare. Lacks flavor. Wish there were more lime. The quality of shrimp was spot on though Setting: great indoor/outdoor sittings for group/date/solo. Great ambiance. I know there's live music on some days. It does get full pretty fast past 6pm so definitely recommend reservations especially for a large party Service: friendly staff and accommodating with needs Price: it is on the pricier range but I love the variety of many different Spanish influences in the dish/drinks. Will definitely come back

I remember when Cascal opened many years ago but hadn't eaten there until recently. I started a new job a few months ago and our team had our holiday dinner here. Parking was easy. There's a large open lot one street over and several garages close by. Decor is dim and moody with a cozy dining area and festive bar. This particular night was packed with large groups celebrating the holidays. We sat at a round table which allowed us all to chat easily. It is noisy when the room is full but not so noisy that we couldn't hear each other. Service was excellent. Very attentive and they cleared empty plates quickly to make room for more as we ordered multiple tapas and they kept coming! I can't remember everything that was ordered but here's a few: Tapas Sampler - loaded with small beautiful bites. Perfect way to start. Empanadas - this was hands down my favorite. Flavor of the mushrooms was delicious! Chips and 3 Dips - guac was really good! Ceviche - we had 2 kinds and it was fresh and tasty. Scampi - this was just okay. Burrata - yum! The tomatoes and creamy cheese is always a winning combo. Seafood Paella - I had high hopes for this but it was just okay. I think a good squeeze of lemon would have brightened the dish a bit. But there was plenty of seafood and the rice was cooked perfectly. Dessert - we ordered four desserts to share between 7 of us. I'm not sure what they all were but the cheesecake was my favorite. Overall this place was tasty and the service was great. Not sure it's somewhere I'd rush back to but I'd probably pop in to grab a bite and a beverage at the bar if in the area.

It was my first time in this place and I loved it! Tried their seafood paella, garlic prawns, cauliflower and eggplant appetizers and everything was so good! Their paella is my favorite paella so far! Better than the ones I've tried in Spain! I'd say they cook authentic Spanish food! I'd love to come back again. They serve different kinds of wine from different countries and the service is also good. Also, I love the high ceilings and the ambiance overall.

We got the paella rustica, chicken liver, and Spanish tortilla. The food was good, but doesn't stand out to me from other tapas places. My favorite was the chicken liver, which was $17 for a very small amount. My mom and grandma really enjoyed the food. We ate outside during lunch time which was very nice and I would highly recommended! The outdoor patio is very calm and peaceful and a nice place to have a meal. Our waiter was really nice and helpful, but I ran out of water about halfway through my meal and was never offered a refill. Please be aware that there is also a 3% "wage/healthcare" surcharge. Overall, I think this is a nice place for a casual (but pricey) lunch.

Great food, an amazing tapas selection, my favorite meat platter, potatoes gratiné, and a great bar! I have followed Ron since Le Mouton Noir in Saratoga, and have never been disappointed!

We went back after a few years to this place, and a few of my favorite things were missing from the menu, and those were very famous and highly appreciated by people. Still, we find a few new things; people who love chicken dishes can be disappointed because few choices are left on the menu. The first person who served us at the table was sad, but that could be that particular day for him. Then, our Hostess came and brightened our day. Esmarelda was very sweet and familiar with the menu and little details. I started my food with black bean soup, which was delicious. The rest of the tapas were good, too, especially the lamb chops. Birthday cake trees leche were decorated with little cards. Thankful to our hostess, who thoroughly enjoyed her work. I highly recommend it, but please make a reservation even on weekdays