DonRocks Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 16 hours ago, Ericandblueboy said: Can one order off the tapas menu at any time? You can sit at the (small, very small) bar and order off the tapas menu at any time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 But not in the dining room? it’s annoying that this info isn’t available on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NolaCaine Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 6:07 AM, Ericandblueboy said: Can one order off the tapas menu at any time? About a two weeks ago, for lunch, I ordered tapas and entree salads in the dinning room for lunch with a group of people who shared. The food was amazing and I loved the experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I finally e-mailed the restaurant to confirm that the tapas menu is available during lunch, happy hour and dinner, and it is available in the dining room. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I was craving rabo de toro, my favorite Spanish dish. I've driven past Taberna and have seen their set-up on the sidewalk. With reservation for outdoor dining available on Opentable and the weather cooperating, we went there Sunday night for dinner. We started with Fried Calamari and Garlic Shrimp. The shrimps were excellent, garlicky but not overcooked. The fried calamari were mostly legs, which I prefer, very nicely seasoned, tender and not super crispy. Round 2 consisted Foie Micuit and Beef Tripe Stew (Callos Madrilenos). The foie was wonderful but I really enjoyed the tripe stew. They did not skimp on the tripe, and the tripe was cooked until soft and having absorbed the flavor of the spices. Lastly I ordered the Rabo de Toro con Croqueta. The server asked if it's for 2, I said no, just for 1. They thought I ordered Rabo de Toro Paella, which comes with a minimum of 2 orders. Nevertheless, they prepared the paella and charged for only 1 portion. At this point, we were getting stuffed, so we took most of the paella home in a paper box. I will note the oxtail was delicious, but it was deboned and reformed into the shape of a disk. The paella was also very good, not at all mushy. The only mediocre dish was a side of bland broccoli. I hadn't been back to Taberna in ages, but this most recent experience will bring me back sooner rather than later. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus125 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Any recent experiences? I drove by and noticed the very nice patio. I haven't been in years, and I'm wondering if it's worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 7 hours ago, lotus125 said: Any recent experiences? I drove by and noticed the very nice patio. I haven't been in years, and I'm wondering if it's worth a visit. I would also appreciate reports from any recent visits. Is the setup on the inside still the same, with the little bar when you walk in? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DonRocks Posted March 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2023 I’ve been here three times in the past year, most recently last night. Five small dishes were all really good: Pan Tumaca ($10) Boquerones en Vinagre con Aceitunas ($17) (with a glass of Cava ($13)) Then, with a bottle of Madai Godello ($56), also available by the glass for $14: Pulpo a la Gallega ($18) Gambas al Ajillo ($17) and maybe the best dish I’ve had at a restaurant this year: Txipirones en su Tinta con Arroz ($17) This is squid in its ink, served atop a porridge-like rice. Simple, and just wonderful, but don’t get any on your white dress shirt (similar consequences to Jajangmyeon). A great night for a consistently good, rarely mentioned, restaurant with service that is among the best in the city. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopsing Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We've eaten there 3 times, all since Cherry Blossom Festival. My friends wanted to eat there after walking around the Tidal Basin. I groaned because I thought it was one of those ripoff expense account restaurants. I was so wrong. It was great. Since then, we went on our anniversary in May and just Saturday for hubby's birthday. We had tapas all 3 times. Our favorites are: eggplant chips, shrimp in garlic oil, squid ink on risotto, crab cake, and fried calamari. The 2nd time we went, I was bracing myself for disappointment. It was great. Saturday I braced myself for disappointment. Again the food was great. I do get nervous ordering wine as their cheapest bottle of red is $55. I managed to pick a good one so we will just order that one in future. Their bread was really good too. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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