Mercado Central

I found that the scallops were doused in too much vinegar that I could not taste the natural freshness of the scallops. Paella was great. Skate wad cooked well, but I did not find that it went well with the sauce.

I went there for my birthday and the quality of the food was surprisingly good (I tend to be really cautious of eating at Spanish inspired restaurants). The meat was perfectly cooked, however the prawns were slightly overcooked which made peeling them harder than it should have been.

Had a great time with my wife here. We ordered their 3-course (to share between us) plus two starters and a glass of white sangria. Came out to be around 70+ pounds. Most items were reasonably priced except the scallops. 16.50 for two scallops was somewhat unreasonable, but rest of the meal was fine.

Popped in for lunch on Saturday afternoon. The food was delicious and the staff amazing. The sea bream with black pudding and beans was very tasty, as was the lentil stew.

One of the most exciting menus I have seen in a long time and the actual food was all first-class. Everything is fresh and delicious and you can tell that they are genuinely passionate about good food. Looking forward to going back to sample more of the menu and daily specials. One of the best restaurants I have been to. Thank you.

Mixed opinions on foods… prawns and octopus got to be their signature starters but both very average, in fact disappointing considering the price, octopus was quite chewy and prawns were bit flavourless, same with Arroz de mariscos, not right consistency… this is more like wet risotto where it should be more soupy and stronger seafood flavour, few tiny pieces of seafood and charging £36 is an absolute joke, the only good food was Iberico presa, super tender and amazing flavour, although other components such as beans and squash were questionable… Wines are great but both sangrias are definitely not the best you can get in Cambridge… really bad ratio, friendly and quick service but seats might be bit uncomfortable as there’s not much space sometimes… Have no idea how they deserved to be on Michelin guide for few years in a row… extremely overpriced, Tu Casa restaurant on Millroad feels much more authentic with cheaper price and serving real sangria…

Wow. This was such a great find for us. Mercado is a traditional Spanish restaurant. The menu isn’t huge which is always a good sign that the food is prepared for you as you order. Our meal was spectacularly good, the highlight being the endive, orange goats cheese and nut salad. Yes really. The salad was amazing, and check out my reviews. I usually rave about meat!! That said, by main dish was also very good. I opted for the pork and was not disappointed. The service was friendly and professional, and the relaxed atmosphere added to our lovely evening. The wine is all Spanish. It’s a good selection and not bad value. We will be there again (and again)

I had a wonderful dining experience at this stylish Spanish restaurant in Cambridge. The grilled octopus tentacle as a starter was outstanding – perfectly cooked with incredible seasoning that really brought out the flavor. The squid ink risotto as a main was rich and flavorful, with just the right texture. Beautiful plating, great atmosphere, and friendly (and good-looking!) staff. Highly recommended.

Solid tapas location in Cambridge. I personally preferred all the starters over the main. If I came again, I would go all starters. The tomato salad was by far the best dish, followed by the pan con tomato, and gambas. The tortilla was also great!

I love this new Spanish restaurant in central Cambridge. We were a group of eight and started with a selection of tapas. My favorites included the Mojama de Huelva - thinly sliced cured tuna with blood orange and radicchio which was light and extremely tasty, their amazing tortilla and camerones de Huelva. Clearly, Huelva is a good Spanish town for food! Then we moved onto our individual main courses. My whole John Dory was fresh and delicious - even though it came from Cornwall, not Huelva! Not only was the food excellent but the atmosphere and service were really good. This is a great restaurant.