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| - I would've given 5 stars but when a bunch of us go together and order many drinks and tapas, the price is a bit high (though it is reasonable). I've been to Spain and the tapas here are authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, those of us on this side of the freeway are used to cheap chains and cheaper dinner prices, so many reviewers have remarked about the prices being too high. This is not necessarily a dinner place, though entrees are offered. Tapas are meant to be PLURAL, so they are ordered throughout the evening, not necessarily all at the same time, so ONE tapas is not enough, even for one person, because more than one tapas would be ordered for sharing with the group.
Start with two per person and drinks. Bread is served so we can mop up the garlicky sauces. Fresh potato chips (made there) are provided with many of the tapas.
I wish they offered the little potato fingerlings (or slices of potatoes which have been braised) with aioli which are found all over Spain.
The service is excellent (please don't downgrade service for any restaurant in the summer in Phoenix. Without the crowds of tourists and sunbirds, there is not the clientele in local restaurants to merit all servers being on duty every night--the little mom and pop restaurants like this one would soon be out of business). Since the new manager was hired, the place is much more efficient and service is now excellent--go on weeknights if you're worried about other reviews. Be sure to go on Saturday for the flamenco dancer and music. Lovely ambience as well. Great sangria (both white and red). Nice selection of inexpensive wines as well.
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