La Taberna @ ZuZu Tapas

Spanish restaurant · Napa

La Taberna @ ZuZu Tapas

Spanish restaurant · Napa

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825 Main St, Napa, CA 94559

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Spanish pintxos, crispy pork belly, empanadas, Basque cheesecake  

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825 Main St, Napa, CA 94559 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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825 Main St, Napa, CA 94559 Get directions

+1 707 224 8555
latabernanapa.com
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$30–50 · Menu

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The 19 Best Restaurants In Napa - Napa - The Infatuation

"This place is from the same folks behind Zuzu, and is a great spot for people-watching, cocktails, and some excellent pintxos. Go for the crispy pork belly, pig ears and mushroom empanada, or try the smoked cod and the setas a la plancha, served on a sweet corn puree. You’ll definitely need a glass of albariño to go with everything, and don’t leave without trying the burnt Basque cheesecake." - christina julian, lani conway, jasmine alexandra

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Where to Eat, Sleep, and Explore in Napa Valley

"La Taberna in downtown Napa draws inspiration from the pintxos bars in Spain and specializes in small plates." - Sean Flynn

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The 17 Best Restaurants In Napa - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"This place is from the same folks behind Zuzu, and is a great spot for people-watching, cocktails, and some excellent pintxos. Go for the crispy pork belly, pig ears and mushroom empanada, or try the smoked cod and the setas a la plancha, served on a sweet corn puree. You’ll definitely need a glass of albariño to go with everything, and don’t leave without trying the burnt Basque cheesecake." - Christina Julian

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La Taberna Review - Napa - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"This place is from the same folks behind Zuzu, and is a great spot for people-watching, cocktails, and some excellent pintxos. Go for the crispy pork belly, pig ears and mushroom empanada, or try the smoked cod and the setas a la plancha, served on a sweet corn puree. You’ll definitely need a glass of albariño to go with everything, and don’t leave without trying the burnt Basque cheesecake." - Christina Julian

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La Taberna - Review - Downtown - Napa - The Infatuation

"This place is from the same folks behind Zuzu, and is a great spot for people-watching, cocktails, and some excellent pintxos. Go for the crispy pork belly, pig ears and mushroom empanada, or try the smoked cod and the setas a la plancha, served on a sweet corn puree. You’ll definitely need a glass of albariño to go with everything, and don’t leave without trying the burnt Basque cheesecake." - Christina Julian

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Google
Food was so delicious it had my taste buds dancing. Food is served tapas style so for 2 people you’ll need about 5-7 dishes total, depending how hungry you are.

Ofer Zilberman

Google
With a little bit of attention, you can make any meat dish great. But making even bread and potatoes (Patatas braves) heavenly? That requires true talent! Couple that with incredible wine and service, Look no further, you have arrived!

Melony Chakrabarty

Google
Great small plates, seasonal menu. Taste of spring with the pea shoots salad. Scrumptious pork belly bites that just melt in your mouth. This is also owned by the same group as Zuzu tapas, so if you're waiting for zuzu, you can go over here and get started on drinks & apps.

Hector Perez (myThumbsUpRealtorHector)

Google
Scallops with lemon and butter for $18 was a bit much. But they were REALLY good. We ordered one of almost every item on the menu. Really good. DEF DO THE PERRONE!! (The bottle you play pour with friends. Looks like a magic genie bottle) disclaimer: it will be spilled The sandwich was AMAZING. the short rib one Also super yummy…batatas Empanadas Argentinian beef Pork belly Salad Charred romaine

Lacey Boatman

Google
I love this little place. Food and drinks are great. Reminds me of a little tapas bar you'd find in Spain. My favorite is when we get here early and get a table while there is barely anyone in the space. Not long after it starts filling in with standing room only. Highly reccomend!

Kimberly Beck

Google
The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We asked our server for some suggestions on the tapas since no one on our group is picky. We chose some of the things she pointed out and they did not disappoint. We were in foodie heaven.

Dream Lifestyle nuBeginning

Google
Loved the place. Right on river banks. Amazing tasty food. Too small plates though compared to tapas in Barcelona. Very tasty and surely expensive as you know in Napa. But will surely go again.

David Appleton

Google
A very interesting range of drinks including craft beer and cider on tap. An extensive selection of sherry including many types from the famous Lustau Bodega in Jerez. Try one of the flights of sherry's.
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Krista B.

Yelp
I love a date night with tapas because let's be real, I want to try everything on the table! La Taberna is such a fun spot along Main St.! Aesthetic - 9/10 Quaint, unassuming, but perfectly cozy with a view of the river and in perfect walking distance to the rest of downtown. Staff - 10/10 We loved our waitress! She really helped guide our choices throughout our meal and had great knowledge of the menu! Our Order: - Seasonal cocktails (10/10) - Light and refreshing and even better, low ABV! - Tetilla empanada (10/10... maybe a 15/10) - I would eat this everyday, forever! Seriously, don't think about it, just order it. - Croqueta del dia (10/10) - Delicious and leaves you craving more. - Seleccion de Queso (10/10) - I LOVE a good cheese board and their selections were *chef's kiss*. - Patatas Bravas (7/10) - Sadly, these were the least exciting part of our meal. They were pretty dry and lackluster. I'd trade these out for something else to try. - Crispy Pork Belly (10/10) - I definitely could've crushed more of these! Perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. - Beef Cheek Empanada (8/10) - The empanada dough was so beautifully light and airy but the meat was too chopped for my liking, it felt almost like ground beef. - Tortilla (omelette) (8/10) - Flavorful, just not my favorite dish of the night. If you've made it this far then you know, you should try this place! It has so many delicious options for all palates!
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Jonathan C.

Yelp
Nice tapas place in downtown Napa. We tried a variety of their appetizers as well as some of their wine. It's a cozy spot, and the staff helping us was very friendly and helped introduce us to the menu.
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Ashna D.

Yelp
I came here with one of my best friends for a girls trip last month and just want to say how great this restaurant is. We were one of the first ones inside around opening so we sat at the window & service was pretty quick. We ordered a yummy cheese board which came with jams and toasts to pair along with sangrias (which were not on the menu at this time to my knowledge) because why wouldn't you try the cheeses in Napa? We also ordered the Argus Chile Ceviche dish which wasn't bad but was so incredibly tiny, I was surprised it was still classified as a tapas dish as opposed to an appetizer. We were also surprised to see that this was served warm aside from cold that we were expecting from a ceviche dish. We also ordered patatas bravas which tasted amazing with the aioli and it's pretty hard to mess up potatoes which are so yummy already. We finished our tapas with two empanadas each - the beef (chimichurri) for my friend & mushroom for myself. This was some of the best flaky empanada pastry I've ever had. We finished our meal off with the Basque Cake which we got because my friend and I are are gluten intolerant and it's made with almond flour. This was just a bit dry but still decent though I don't think I would get this again. Overall, a great place to go for a girls trip dinner and I look forward to coming here and trying different things the next time I'm around the Napa area!
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Shell J.

Yelp
Craving tapas in Napa, I found La Taberna on Yelp. Food are exceptional, even with no liquor license, it's still worthy!
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Kris T.

Yelp
OMG! Tapas was so good!! That Ms is he reason we drove here. Everything was so good! Nathalia is so attentive, very friendly. She suggested what were going to have for next order. Hooray!! For Nathalia! You are the best best from the start recommending us the best wines. Thank you much!!! This place have a nice bar.
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Nell D.

Yelp
This was a nice resto recommended by a friend, great service, very interesting menu and so much to choose from! Very good food, we shared all the orders - empanadas, bocadillos, lamb tartare, patatas, pig ears, and dessert! The facility is very clean which is very much appreciated. Extensive drinks menu, however, the cocktails could be better. I liked my drink which has tequila and citrus but the sherry cobbler didn't set the bar high for us. Great experience here and would definitely recommend.
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Tarandeep S.

Yelp
Next door to Zuzu. Same chef and owner. Menu is similar yet different. Have tried more than 50% of their menu. Everything was great. Good wine collection. Spanish ham is delicious. Coming back next time I am in Napa again.
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Sophie S.

Yelp
Cute restaurant with good service and great food! They have a nice patio in the front with a view of the river- definitely recommend going here when in Napa. Also the sangria is amazing but not on the menu, same with the olives, but just ask!

Lulu H.

Yelp
Don't think twice, come now! One of the best restaurants in Napa!!! Service is great. Food is amazing highly recommend.
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Jon W.

Yelp
Excellent on every level. The staff are delightful, the food is interesting and delicious. The wine selections are excellent. We love this place for a full meal or for some tapas before going to hear a performance at the Blue Note just down the street. Vale!!!
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Justin P.

Yelp
Food was all unreal and a really modern take on tapas. HIGHLY recommend. The best meal we had in Napa
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David R.

Yelp
I wish La Taberna had a liquor license, because they have some incredible vermouths that will redefine what your palette thinks of vermouth, and they'd be fantastic in a martini. The downside, you'll go back home and pour out that junk vermouth that's been sitting in your home bar. Besides the vermouths, they have some excellent beers that aren't particularly common. I personally enjoyed the beers and vermouths because I'm not a wine drinker. Last but not least, one of their servers Gregory is not only super friendly and helpful, but he's a coffee fanatic and I think their espresso machine could be an extension of his own arms. He knows how to make all kinds of delicious espresso-based drinks, which were perfect for an afternoon kick on our long day of bar/restaurant hopping.
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Soyokaze Y.

Yelp
This place is ok lay and inventive in the taste area but it's priced to perfection. Each very small plate is around $20 and so it's expensive and adds up quickly. I wouldn't mind so much if everything was excellent but in many cases it's not the case. Service was good
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Natalee C.

Yelp
Really cute gem of a place! I absolutely loved my tapas experience here. EVERYTHING we ordered was fantastic. Some menu items I would absolutely recommend are: the patatas bravas, the salad, ceviche, their seasonal fish specials (we had the cod - it was fantastic)... even the crispy pig ears (I know it sounds weird) were AMAZING. I highly recommend this spot. Tapas are so much fun to be able to try a little bit of everything. The portions are small but that is the point, a little bit of everything! The service was lovely, the woman that served us was very nice. I loved how intimate the vibe of this spot was, it felt like a very personal experience. I definitely recommend this for a fun tapas experience, with reliably great food and even some options to try some very unique dishes (hence the pig ears). I will absolutely be coming back! Thank you for a great dinner, La Taberna!

Michelle M.

Yelp
The food was excellent and the staff even more so. I was in Napa dropping my daughter off for school and we wanted to have a nice dinner. We couldn't have chosen better. We enjoyed trying the many different tapas. Very authentic and innovative at the same time. A few of my favorites, Jamon iberico, patatas bravas and pork belly. We can't wait to come back.
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Michlle B.

Yelp
I live in Napa so around here we have so many great food options, but La Taberna kicks those standards out of the park. Not only do they set themselves apart with their selection of foods but I don't believe there is one thing I've eaten that I didn't like. If I had to choose my favorite it would be their. 1. Chorizo burger 2. Pork belly 3. Honey empanadas 4. Everything else Try it! You won't regret it.
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Julian R.

Yelp
Great food but very pricey considering portions are VERY small and not shareable. FYI, beer and wine only here.
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Yiqiu W.

Yelp
The food is very good. We had the special sea bass, savory cheesecake, pig ears, empanadas, jamon, basque cake. We are very happy with all of them. The taste of these tapas surprises us and is very pleasant. We will definitely come again.
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Sophia L.

Yelp
Food was absolutely fantastic! Things I would definitely recommend and order again: - empanadas - they're $5 each and come as one empanada. The beef cheeks were soooo good. Mushroom was solid too but I think it had chevre cheese which I don't like. Menu indicated it had this but I didn't pay close attention when scanning menu - scallop ceviche - came warm as opposed to very cold but SO good. My entire group thought it was great - pig ears - SO tasty and easy to share Other items that were OK included the jamon and the halibut ceviche special. We sat outdoors and appreciated they took a walk in dinner party during a long weeekebd
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Allister D.

Yelp
Incredible. What an amazing tapas restaurant on the strip. This place is dark and dim with great music, medium soft voice levels, quick service and freshly made dishes from scratch. We ordered a lot here which is the only way to do it at a Tapas joint. We started off with sardine platter with crunchy toast and peppers. This starter was a great kick off. The tomato sauce and olives provided great taste with the Portuguese sardines. The flounder ceviche was fresh; chunky bits of flounder and cilantro lime sauce! The pig ears were crispy and had a nice spicy oil to it. The pork belly was sweet and savory; it was rich and had a nice glaze to it for texture. The oxtail empanada was just ok but the sweet cheesy-honey empanada was definitely the winner! I looove this item so much I can order 3 orders just for myself. I want it again! Their cocktail selection is unique but you might want to go for something strong and more of a tequila based cocktail. I love this spot and is such a huge hit! It's definitely a must try when going to Napa. We will be back for sure!
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An Q.

Yelp
Strongly recommend the lamb tartare! It was so nice that I ordered 2 of them. The environment and price are also super good!
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Jesse R.

Yelp
Service,amazing. Food, was the best in town. Got the tetilla empanada and fell in love with the bite. Got to check it out

Merrilee N.

Yelp
Unusual selection and good service ambience excellent by a Napa business man so all around a win
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Jennifer H.

Yelp
Came by here while waiting to grab dinner at Zuzu's (La Taberna's sister store). Zuzu's gives you a poker card to lay out on your table so they can come find you once your table is ready. Really nice :) The bartenders here are friendly and attentive. Food comes out relatively quickly. The menu has many interesting dishes -- I wanted to also try the lamb paté, but guess that'll be next to try when I'm back in the area. Saison Du Pont || $13 Smooth and lightly hoppy at the end. Cheese and Honey Empanadas || $8 Deliciously light and fluffy dough with an ooey gooey cheese center. Definitely worth trying!

Mary D.

Yelp
These people own a loser bar next door called Hank's Takeaway and the owner acts like it's an LA night club! It used to be a local bar and now they will only let certain people in... they want people to stand outside like as if it was an exclusive bar now... *eye roll* .. stay away locals! Even more ironic that they don't have their own yelp page... perhaps they already anticipate the types of reviews they would get..
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Mimi E.

Yelp
We went there after BottleRock and had some tapas. Loved their lamb tartare and salmon tacos. Their pork belly was seared well but was smothered in sauce that was too sweet and reminded me of Kim Chi. The oysters were also fresh and good. The only thing we really disliked was the olive wrapped in anchovies- thought it was suppose to be grilled to take away some of the fishy taste but it was way too fishy. Service was efficient and we enjoyed ourselves.
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Danielle S.

Yelp
We got the Argentine beef and beef cheeks empanadas, crispy pork belly, and patatas bravas. All was delicious but definitely those empanadas and pork belly -- ended up ordering more of both. Lovely server and would 10000% come back and hang on the patio again :) Also was great to see pups welcome on the patio. We don't have dogs but love seeing them around. Also -- Dominika is AMAZING!
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Leanne S.

Yelp
I absolutely LOVED this place. We were walking through downtown Napa on our way to dinner elsewhere and then decided to have a seat here instead. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for outdoor seating on a high top counter. The weather was great and it looks they have a great view as well in the daylight. The service was phenomenal our waitress was fantastic. She selected our drinks for us which was great. The food, oh my god the food. To die for. We had the little gem salad a la plancha, the crispy pork belly, the pork ribs bocadillo, and the sautéed clams. Everything was fantastic. We'll likely come back for a second dinner before our trip is over.
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Nicole R.

Yelp
NOT DOG FRIENDLY! NOT EVEN PEOPLE FRIENDLY!! Absolutely horrible customer service. I was out celebrating my birthday last night and thought it'd be fun to take my friends to La Taberna. Nope, that was a mistake. My best friend had her service dog with her, and as soon as the manager, Jen, saw her trying to walk in with him she immediately told her no dogs. Jen was informed he was a service animal, to which she scoffed and said "yeah, right". We then overheard her say to the server trying to seat us "I'm so sick of this crap!" Are you kidding me!? I again told her he was a service animal and that's he's a certified psychiatric service dog and she said "it doesn't matter". Those working in a public place, such as a restaurant, are ONLY allowed to ask two questions: 1) Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? 2) What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Staff CANNOT ask about the person's disability, require documentation or ask that the dog demonstrate its work. And it is illegal to turn a patron away just because the staff doesn't "believe" they're a service animal. I'm a Napa local and I used to love La Taberna, but after this experience my husband and I will no longer support this business!
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Teresa P.

Yelp
Ahhh, I LOVE this place!!! If you have never checked this place out, well, you MUST! The place has a casual yet relaxing vibe. I have tried other placed that served tapas style dishes and this is my top #1 spot. This place is closest to the real deal. They got great drink and food selection that changes. You may have a dish and be back and they have something else. Don't be afraid to try ALL of their dishes. You won't be disappointed. This time we ordered: Patatas Bravas - crunchy on the outside and tender and hot in the inside with a side of their mayo/paprika sauce Pan Con Tomate (Bread with tomato) - Good to eat with the rest of your tapas Squid ala plantxa- the best and fresh. Their flavors just merry well together. Delectable! Spring Mussels- Fresh mussels and great tasting including the broth. Perfect match to dip the grilled bread served with it. Crispy pig ears- Oh, this one...crunchy, flavorful with a hint of like balsamic type flavors. Very good! Idiazabal Flan- OMG, you must order this one! I always get an extra one to go. It's flavors is not like your typical flan where is jiggles or custard type. But, it has a texture more of like a cream cheese but richer and a cross in flavors of a cream cheese and flan blended together with real vanilla beans. The best way to end your meal! Our service with Dominica is the best! She is very friendly. This place makes me feel like family and I like that feeling and appreciation every time we come here. This is always my favorite spot to relax and enjoy some great tapas, drinks and friendly service. Yes we can
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Daisy D.

Yelp
We were recommended this place. The ambiance is nice, fit for casual hang out. The favor of food is pretty good. Although we tried to get our monk fish to cook, and both time it is still raw so we were confused. It is a little pricy for its portion.
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Crystal H.

Yelp
I totally forgot to review this place 4 years ago. We made reservations for dinner for Thursday. We ordered a bunch of dishes to try. We ordered Jakob, lamb tartare, octopus, clams, crispy pig ears, empanadas. The only complaint is that the crispy pig ears were sour. It would have been perfect without the sourness. Everything else was yummy.
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Natalie M.

Yelp
Every little thing was good. From the drinks to the small dishes. Between the 3 of us we spent a small fortune but by the time we left we needed to be rolled out. Will definitely be returning. The dishes are small and fairly priced. Great flavor and tasty drink offerings.
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Steph P.

Yelp
After stopping in to Zuzu for a couple dishes we decided to try their other restaurant, La Taberna for a few more dishes. We got the agua chile ceviche and crispy pig ears and finished with the basque cake served on creme anglaise for dessert. Everything was delicious with my favorite being the crispy pig ears.
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Connie S.

Yelp
Food - Delish, but be forewarned that the portions are minuscule. Wine selection - Nice. Service - Really really not good. I understand that it's a big weekend and you want to turn tables quickly. But grabbing the fork out of my hand when I take the final bite of a dish is not the way to do it.
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Jason G.

Yelp
We are loyal locals and always enjoy their outstanding food and service here! The dining experience here is first class! I highly recommend being served by Melissa, her service is outstanding! On this day we tried their breakfast sandwich varieties and everything was delicious and super fresh! Thank you Melissa and La Taberna!
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Arthur H.

Yelp
An authentic and delicious tapas bar, just like in Barcelona! The chef here is a star! The service and ambiance is wonderful. Go to La Taberna!
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A. L.

Yelp
The tapas were delicious and decently priced. I definitely recommend the empanadas ($4!!!!) and seafood paella. The savory basque cheesecake was also unique and delicious. Honestly, you cant go wrong with any of these tapas when you're eating/drinking. We were able to belly up the bar eat, and it was one of the best dining experiences we've had since COVID hit.
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Kara M.

Yelp
We got dinner reservations at Zulu (sister restaurant) but we also stopped here. We enjoyed Zulu but preferred the food options here. Everything we ordered at La Taberna was amazing and the service was great. We will be back next time we are in Napa.

Diana p.

Yelp
With the service of Trevor and the amazing talent of Kayla we had the most amazing dinner!
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Tinah Y.

Yelp
Cute and cozy tapas place. They have about four tables that fits up to 5 people each and about 10-15 seats around the bar. The place is small, so when you first get there, you have an option to stand and eat or wait for a table. We arrived around 7:30 pm on a Saturday night. It was packed as expected and the waiter guided us to a standing area in the back. We ordered a couple of drinks and a table became available after about 10-15 minutes. There were a lot of good looking options on the menu but we settled for the lamb tartare, creamy and delish on the butter toast; patatas bravas, potatoes with a tomato/calabrian chili puree and yogurt sauce (the sauce was really good); scallop ceviche with lime butter, light, sliced thin, with just the right hint of salt; crispy pork belly with piquillo glaze, the glaze was more like a sweet teriyaki bbq sauce, I didn't care too much for it but my friend like it. I thought the sauce was too thick and sweet and they were also not crispy. Crispy pig ears, now these were crispy. In fact, they were crispy the next day. I think this was my favorite dish but would like it even more without the vinaigrette taste. Seafood fideo, I thought it was really delicious but my friend didn't care for it. Just remember to mix it up before you eat it. Tetilla cheese, not my style but my friend said it was bomb! So, as you can see, it all depends on your taste buds and I'm sure everyone can find something to suite their taste buds. The ambience is trendy and the noise level was average. The service was excellent!
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Kelly L.

Yelp
Food here was terrible and the price was expensive. Had the food been better we wouldn't have minded the price. We should have known e when the place was empty.

S T.

Yelp
First I have to say that if you are looking for authentic tapas, this is not the place. The food is bland and does not seem to be very spanish. The pork belly had a glaze that just tasted sweet....and that was it. No other flavors. The patatas bravas seemed to have been air fried. The savory Basque cheesecake was great! The pintxos were good, and only $3 to $4. If you aren't familiar, these are small bites often made with marinated fish. On the plus sides, the staff was really awesome! They were attentive and really welcoming. The drinks are excellent! Highly recommend the Gota De Limon (lemon drop). Also you can get wine in a Porro, if you are adventurous! (Look up the instructions on youtube before you go!) I think this is a great place to go for drinks and pintxos with friends. It has great outdoor seating and is on a picturesque street closed to traffic, overlooking the Napa river. The atmosphere is great for this and they are reasonably priced for being in the middle of Napa.
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Rachel L.

Yelp
I do not review often- and i certainly rarely leave a bad review. I consider myself a flexible customer who always leaves a good tip. I was in Napa for a vacation. Unfortunately the food here was unapproachable. Ordering was difficult and the waiter made us feel that we were ignorant in ordering and eating. It was so hard to spend a bunch of money and not be treated with kindness and respect. The food was fine- not good. I think this is why we were able to get a seat quickly without a reservation. We were and are disappointed.
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ben l.

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When our waitress corrected our (correct) pronunciation of empanada*, I was afraid. But it wasn't bad, on the cusp of traditional and fusion. Austere compared to sister restaurant Zuzu down the block, which exuded such inviting warmth that I almost insisted we abandon our plan and go there instead. But lamb tartare beckoned and so I obeyed. Superior Farms lamb tartare (bagna cauda, yogurt, $11): no complaints about the raw lamb. And at $11 this dish felt like a steal. My beloved Local's Corner (may it rest in peace)'s tartare was just beef and it was twice as much. But here the toast points, though crunchy, buttery, and full of tasty arterial death, were burnt. Mushroom escabeche (blue potato mash, hazelnuts, $4): good; the tiny dab of mashed potato was the best part. Rockfish ceviche (charred tomatoes, tomato, avocado, and not mentioned, cilantro microgreens, $13): fishy through the ceviche-ing medium. However, the charred tomatoes, tomatillos, and avocado were outstanding together. Too bad the fish wasn't the star of this, the most expensive plate of the night. The tortilla chips that came with were puffed like those weird fried strips some Americanized Chinese joints give you with that gross sweet pinky orangey "duck sauce," which is not what I want in a tortilla chip. And also somehow too corn-y (how is that possible?). Also, not a fan of cilantro. Can tolerate some in niu rou mien, banh mi, or pho, but otherwise keep that shite away! Oxtail empanada (natural red wine jus, $8/3): pastry was soft and flaky at the same time. Beef tongue (organic egg, fennel $12): too mushy. The yolk was lost in the fennel and these weird fuzzy leaves that were like eating lamb's ear leaves. Gilda (pickled boquerones, piparras pepper, olive, $3/2 sticks): very mackerely so if that's not for you don't order this. Head cheese croqueta ($3): a single hush puppy with a wet dog food center. But being organ meat saved it from being boring. "Clams sauteed" (LT chorizo, tomatoes, toasted bread, $12): yucky flavor profile; some of the clams fought back when I tried to open them. More burnt buttered toast redeemed this, though (even as it cut up the roof of my mouth and played havoc with my blood sugar). Spanish is not my strong suit, as I failed to realize bocadillos were sliders, i.e. more bread. So of course we ended up with all of them, lol. Meant to order 2 but went back and forth over which ones, so I guess she (accidentally-on-purpose?) put in an order for all 3 (and had someone else run these plates to us). But it turned out okay because I loved the one we intended to skip. Fried flounder (pickled shallots, charred lemon aioli, $9/2): an elevated Filet O Fish. Not as good as the salmon sandwich at Moo Creamery in Bakersfield I can't shut up about, but it's flounder. It's not a fair fight. Chicken thigh (apple, cabbage slaw, peri peri sauce $8/2): an unexpected hit. Despite being roughly the same price as a whole chicken from Nando's Peri Peri in Silver Spring, MD, it was spicy and delicious! Pork ribs (chili pepper relish, jalapeño, carrots, onion, $8/2): predictably too sweet for my Asian taste buds but still pretty good. Crispy pork ears: sweet, spicy, minty, fried to hard crumbles like the last dregs of bacon bits (which are not real bacon) at the bottom of the shaker. Not the spicy Chinese pig ears of my childhood, the fatty-bacon-like springy crunch I expect of ear cartilage. I was channeling my old Cavalier King Charles spaniel Dante (RIP) as I ate them. I know they would not have been the right texture for him but he would've inhaled them all anyway! Blood sausage: never came. They didn't charge us for it and we were stuffed so we let it go. Idiazabal flan ($5): wrong texture and flavor profile. I want jiggly Mexican market flan. Kakahuete y Chocolate ($5): big, soft peanut butter cup. My Spanish can't be *that* atrocious if I remembered kakahuete means peanut. See, watching Will and Grace wasn't a waste of time after all. Our waitress was at it again, bringing 2 coffees when the bae ordered 1 cafe con miel (honey, $5). I detest honey except unheated Rawesome honey, so I never would've ordered this. I would've gotten double espresso ($3.50) or cafe con leche (milk, $5), if I even drank coffee at night. She slung the cups and hightailed it out of there before we could react. Tried it just because it was put in front of me. Didn't like it. Didn't send it back because the bae happily slurped it up. Leaky bathroom faucet. They played The Specials! 3.5. Adding/omitting items tips the scales. The chicken I could forgive but doing it twice... and with blechy honey! Unforgivable. Lol Not against returning but I'd rather try Zuzu (and spend half the night imitating Professor Farnsworth calling out "Pizuzuuuuuuu!"). *hint: there is no tilde. Never have I seen it spelled empañada, not even on the menu here. And inb4 you ask, they did spell jalapeño with a tilde.
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Carmen V.

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The girlfriend I visited Napa town for the fist time was born in Morocco but lived in Spain for many years. As good adopted Spaniard she know, like the one writing here, what a good tapa is. We were so pleased to have good quality food at La Taberna, even if sometimes they were not the most orthodox in Spanish cuisine (those fantastic paella croquetas...you don't find them in Spain but who cares, they are so super delicious!). The restaurant is petit, welcoming and charming. Looks like a real pintxos place you can find in Madrid or north of Spain. Spanish beer on tap and a lot of delicatessen. I loved the pulso al ajillo, it was formidable. I enjoyed our stay there so much. Awesome work in decorating the place, very simple yet very chic. Modern style with a touch of classic (you cannot miss that bull). I wish I was closer, I will definitively go more often.
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Caroline M.

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I love this restaurant. My boyfriend and I were in Napa recently to celebrate his birthday and we stumbled in here for lunch before stand up paddle boarding on the river. I love tapas, and I love wine so it seemed like the perfect place to wander into. They had patio seating set up which was really nice, as it's right near the river and along the downtown strip. Our waitress was really nice and helpful in making recommendations from the menu/the amount of food to order. I got a glass of pinot and my boyfriend tried some rose and we decided to split an appetizer with squash, kale, delicious grilled bread and a poached egg (among other delicious things), some kind of fish in a basil oil with tomatoes and basil, and the choripan bocadillo. Everything was fantastic - all of the flavors were so on point. The bread and kale dish was so seasonal and perfect for the small and complimented with some sweet fruit accents. The fish was to die for - the basil oil was so flavorful and enhanced the dish so much more than I originally expected. And the sandwich was amazing - the chimichurri was so good I wish I could've bought a bottle of it to go. We enjoyed our meal so much that we came back the next day for lunch. We decided to try the small charcuterie, the chorizo fresco and the savory cheesecake - all of which was delicious as well. The price points are reasonable - the dishes are small but my boyfriend and I were fine splitting 3 items and left perfectly full. Our service there was great, and so was the setting. I plan on going back anytime I'm in Napa!
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Marcela S.

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This place was recommended to us. We love tapas and wanted to see what they have to offer. Unfortunately we couldn't eat much because we spent all day eating by the time we to this place there was little room left but we ordered anyway. We had the charcuterie board which was really good, the choices of cured meat was great my favorite was the pate super yummy. We also ordered the anchovies it comes in a small skewer with green olives I love anchovies but I didn't like this combination. We also ordered the pepper stuffed with cheese this one definitely made up for the anchovies it was so so good. The service was great super nice and was able to explain and answer our questions.
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Sweet H.

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They put pig ear and uni from Chinese and Japan on its menu, make it a special and unique restaurant in the area. So I decide to give it a try. I ordered the famous crispy pig ear. It is too burn, the meat part taste like burn, only the soft bone part is crispy. I rather go to Chinese restaurant, their pig ear can taste both meat and soft bone. They did not drain the oil before serve, all I can taste is burn favor with a lot of oil. The beef dishes meat too tough for me. The only dishes I will recommend is the octopus. Most of the dishes is super small tapas. My favor octopus is $18, but still too small portion. If you plan to come here for dinner, you won't be full. For drink and snack is good. Be sure get the lady be your waitress. I ordered a dishes, the waitress promised she will give me non-spicy sauce instead of the spicy sauce. I am very happy. When the man waiter put it on our table w the spicy sauce, I asked him if it is possible to change to any non-spicy sauce. I guess the waitress forgot her promise. The waiter said ok, but never give me any sauce. He walked by several time, serve many tables, still did not give me any sauce. Glad the waitress come back, and she willing to bring me a non-spicy sauce. I guess maybe each waiter/ waitress serve one table only, but turn out it is not the case, they serve every table together, not separately. I don't understand why the waiter so rude. Anyway, we still give good tip, to help out waitress during covid 19, even the service is not as good.
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Helen H.

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My friends and I have been eating all day, but here we were eating some more. Their food menu is listed on chalkboards, while they have an extensive drink menu on paper. We ordered the fish board, salmon ceviche, lamb tartare, crispy pig ears, and paella corquettes. It may sound like a lot of food, but it wasn't. Rather than tapas, it's more accurate to refer to the food as pinchos (small snacks) as the portions were small. The food was good. The fish in the fish board were presented in tin cans. My friend commented that the pig ears were addictive although they are oily. My favorite was probably the lamb tartare as I love tartare of any kind. My friends also enjoyed the crispy grilled bread that accompanied the fish board and tartare. If you want more bread, be aware there is a charge. The waiter was friendly and attentive. Our water was continuously filled and service was quick. We had an enjoyable time here.