An excellent option for Spanish cuisine in Orlando. The food was really good. Giving it four stars on the Food category because I was hoping for a larger variety of dishes on the menu. We went for staple items like Croquetas de Bacalao, Grilled Octopus, and Chistorra in wine sauce. The sangria was excellent, and their Wine List is quite interesting. Our server, Hilde, was the highlight of the night. Extremely professional and attentive. She made us feel like long-time customers, although it was our first time visiting. Can't wait to go back with some friends to try the Cochinillo.

We came for my Abuelitas birthday and it was a Saturday and there was live Spanish music, making this place have a great vibe. The tapas were better than the paella, it was missing some more flavor. But the croquettes are phenomenal they taste just like the ones I’ve had in Spain and the sangria was to par as well. As for the service they do take their time so if you’re in a rush this isn’t the place but if you’re there for great vibes small bite and drinks this is a great place for that. Overall the servers are very friendly and accommodating. A great place for hosting birthdays and other celebrations.

Very lovely atmosphere but we went in the evening for the first time and there was live music. Two singers that though they accompanied each other and chosen songs were great, the loudness destroyed the mood of having to talk louder than we would want and understand the servers, if you like concert loud experience while dining this is for you, not for us, we enjoy live music but if kept at a low decibel of background music while dining.

The important thing is the food, let's start with appetizers, we are Cuban and use to croquettes, we ordered ham and cheese. I never had ham texture that way before it was so creamy, some bites were watery liquid, not at all what I was expecting, it didn't taste bad, definitely the Serrano flavor came through but I wouldn't eat this again (I don't know if that's typical of how Valencia of Spain makes this and the rest of the dishes ordered). The cheese were good, but everything was very salty (they were 4 of each and on the small side). I also ordered the fabada soup (asked to be without morcilla), it came in a large bowl and I haven't had that for ages. I have always eaten it in a cream color base of white beans, this came in a hearty beef broth base with "tender" beef chunks in it along with the white beans, it was delicious but again, it was SO salty, I found myself struggling with how delicious it was…

We went because I was craving for a good paella, and saw the ratings and how it offered different types, I was expecting authentic paella. Again there was a struggle, I have had paella before and if using "fresh" fish, it shouldn't have a fishy smell, but as it came, you could smell it (not overpowering but a hint of it).
All the shell fish was surprisingly soft, not over cooked which is a good thing! But I couldn't understand the flavor of the rice, how it was all SO greasy, bland and salty.

The service was also questionable, though attentive, when placing our orders we were undecided to order the paella for one or two because we wanted to share it, she kind of insisted to order for 2 because the croquettes were a small portion (true) but I didn't realize how big the fabada soup was, and we said, I guess, if we're still hungry, we'll order more and she replied, that if it was another paella it will take another 20-30min, (true) but we still decided on the single serving. I'm so glad we did! I mean, I guess if you just ordered that MAYBE you could still want more to eat but we were already satisfied after the appetizers, I'm glad my husband helped me, it wasn't so delicious that even if you're not hungry you can keep eating it, no it wasn't that great but not so bad either… Then at the end when bringing our ticket, I thought when my husband told me the total, sounded a little high, so I took a look at it and 20% gratuity was included! The server came back and "asked" my husband if wanting to add something for gratuity, and he told her that it was already included (see pic). She didn't flinch or apologize, just went on her way with it but we later thought about her insistance of ordering the paella for two, and how many people don't look at their ticket and would pay gratuity again, if asked for it …. I don't want to misjudge intentions here but service was also questionable…

Dessert was spot on with cream brulee! That was one of the best I ever had!

Overall, for the price, questionable service, struggling atmosphere including food, the only thing that stood out was the cream brulee and the only reason, I gave it 3 star or it would be a 2 star. But I guess with all high reviews, it's all subjective to "personal' taste. But "we" won't come back again, we can't speak for you, it may be something you'd like…

Super cute Spanish tapas restaurant with a clean bar and entertainment at 7 in amidst the Florida mall plazas. It’s an interesting contradiction worth exploring. I think we will be back to give it a second look, hoping to find their strengths after exposing some weak spots.

The Serrano is a thick cut, and the manchego rich. I think we would have been happier with the Iberico but we still enjoyed the variada. The steak was tasty but was not seared and the kitchen grossly over broiled it stupidly past well done for a medium request. OTOH, the paella was excellent. I would expect the kitchen to do a much better job timing things on a slow night. =/

The house red wine is acceptable but nothing special. The sangria is … subpar, with the fruit added late in the process, near serving. I’d like to see a tapas restaurant put some effort into preparing sangria a week ahead, it’s really the bellwether of quality for a place like this.

As slow as it was, the waiter really should be on top of things. He wasn’t.

Overall, we enjoyed ourselves with dinner and the singers were lively and friendly. It’s a small space easily filled by the live entertainment.

If it’s a hot day, this is a good place to cool down and grab some sangria as the blast the AC. So much that the windows were completely fogged and everyone wore jackets.

Edit: On the drive home, I realized that there was no manager evident. Zero. At a place like this trying to make it amongst the mall plazas, leadership is what will set the standard and pull things together. Without realizing it at the time, manager presence was sorely lacking. There was no heart, no life.

We absolutely loved this place. As people that love Spanish food, this place is a gem in Orlando. Sonia our waiter was incredible and provided excellent service. From the tapas to the paella to the dessert, everything was great quality and excellent flavors. We'll be back!