Sketches of Spain

Review №1

Rating: 1

Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was very bad. I wanted to order an individual portion of paella, but I was informed that they only sell two portions on weekends. Despite my doubts, I decided to buy the two-person portion, trusting the positive reviews. However, the food was unpleasant and far below my expectations. The only positive aspect was the service from the waitress, who was kind and helpful. Overall, I cannot recommend this place. I wish I could give it 0 stars.

Date: 3 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Perfect atmosphere, attentive service and fabulous food

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

Not wheelchair accessible.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Phenomenal! A Gorgeous restaurant & patio with attentive, friendly, & knowledgeable servers. The portion sizes huge are like nothing you ve ever seen before in tapas outside of Spain. The sangria is Stunning as is the Spanish vermouth. There s a paid parking lot right next door and it s right off N Zang so you won t get caught in any Bishop Arts Uber jams

Date: 6 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 2

With a 4.8 average review on Google, we went in expecting some decent tapas. The place looks nice, the music and decor is fine. The people were nice but the service was very slow. We ordered three dishes: the ham croquettes (delicious, but very little ham,); the cuttlefish (maybe I was wrong assuming it would be like calamari... It was tasty, but tough and rubbery,); and the seared prawns (the prawns tasted old and rank to the point that Im off food altogether until tomorrow.) Maybe it was my mistake coming in on a Sunday afternoon, but I was thoroughly disappointed. Maybe theyre popular for the drink specials? I dont know. Probably not a bad place, based on other opinions, but didnt deliver for us. Wont be back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

The atmosphere of this place was really nice and the service from the staff was good too. Although the staff was upfront about it, the paellas do take a really long time to make, and especially for that wait, honestly really dont taste that good at all. Our table shared two of the seafood ones and they just had a very unpleasant fishy taste. I am not sure if that is how seafood paellas are intended to be, but for me, well prepared seafood dishes always mask that classic fishy taste. And definitely dont get the black ink one: it makes you lips black and... lets just it also stays in your system for a day. The cheesecake tastes very basic and plain and is nothing special at all. The big shrimp they put on top of one of the paellas did taste good though.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Everything excellent!!! Super attention and the chef very friendly. Success

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

A great place to reminisce about your travels to Spain! The food was authentic and very flavorful

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

The tapas here truly take you back to Spain. The service was wonderful and we loved all the suggestions the server made. Still not over the chocolate dessert.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Highly recommended! Small, intimate spot with great food, great sangria & cocktails, excellent service. Happy Hour specials. Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Fantastic tapas, friendly staff, and tucked away at the East end of Bishop Arts. Very much looking forward to future visits.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Awesome little find for us. We came from Justin, Texas to drop our daughter off at the Texas Theatre and decide to Google a place for dinner. Your reviews were awesome so we thought we would give it a try. The cuisine is spot on for Spanish cuisine. Viki and Mario were excellent front end staff. Please open this restaurant in Fort Worth!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

I mean I can t do justice in such a short description. So I can just say this place is absolutely fantastic. Parking: Right across the street. 30 second walk.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Great food. Good atmosphere. Inexperienced staff. Spilled a glass of wine on the table, but they were will intended.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This is where I come to imagine I m back in Spain for a night! Staff is very friendly and caring, food is very nostalgic to my time abroad. Definitely recommend if visiting Bishop Arts!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Jaime gave us excellent service! And the food was delicious. Very good recommendations and excellent service at the bar.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Ten out of ten! Service is always amazing. Food and drinks top notch. The prawns are a must have. Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Really great Tappas!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Sketches of Spain serves a variety of food inspired mostly (but not solely) by Northern Spanish cuisine, including pintxos and Basque-style cheesecake. Several paellas are also available and everything is designed to share. We had a party of 5 and there was someone who liked everything we ordered. Perhaps with the exception of the sangria - the fruit was mostly pear which seemed odd for sangria. Some people might like it but not our favorite. It would have been nice if the server had told us which of the chefs choice pintxos he had brought, but that wasnt a huge deal because he told us when we asked. There was a paid parking conveniently located lot across the street.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

The kitchen didnt get our food out at the same time, and we had to cancel one order because three of us had finished our meal before the 4th meal was served. Our server was great, though. Food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The food was fantastic and service was outstanding. Jaime was a very attentive server

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 2

Seriously unremarkable food. Paella was very disappointing. Undercooked rice, weak flavors... also they wont let you order 1 serving paella even though its on the menu... apparently chef was too busy so they said we had to order minimum 2 servings... Server was also distracted the whole time. Walked away in the middle of taking our order which was bizarre. Definitely not a 4.8 star restaurant and not worth the price.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Been wanting to try this place out and it did not disappoint! Super well done and cute on the inside. All the staff we encountered were very nice and super helpful. The tapas were excellent! Exceeded expectations. Great happy hour deals on drinks (awesome sangria for $8). Paella was our least fav dish of the meal but overall loved everything - and also appreciated that they wanted honest feedback on the food. Wednesday nights they have a great industry night (includes hospitality people, teachers, etc). Recommend: patatas bravas, eggplant, croquettes, shrimp, basque cheesecake, sangria.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The tapas are decent size, reasonably priced and delicious! We typically love to sit at the bar and enjoy Spanish red wine. Update: have been coming here repeatedly and I still love it! Most recently tried the black cuttle ink paella and secreto paella best in town. Their sangria is also unmatched.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Food and service were both top-notch. Everything was authentic and delicious. Our server David took great care of us. He even brought us some complimentary champagne for a birthday toast, which was a very kind gesture. Well definitely be back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Its is a lovely space with the most amazing staff. Traditional Spanish foods with a little twist here & there. Every visit is delicious with a friendly personality. I highly recommend. We especially enjoy the host, Vicki.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 4

We had a great time for our 30th anniversary. Meatballs a little under cook. Cheese cake was excellent

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Totally recommended this place, the flavors, the atmosphere and the people are very friendly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Spanish Ham Croquettes = Delicious. Filled with really tasty, creamy cheese. Boquerones = I got my friend who doesnt like fish to love these anchovies. The olive oil is divine. I think I will always order these. Spanish Tortilla = Tasted like an average quiche. Nothing special. Spanish Cheesecake = Fantastic blend of pound cake and cheesecake. Parking: Expect to drive around the neighborhood looking for a parking place. The streets are narrow and houses surround the restaurant.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

I m sure if I had a chance to taste the food, I would be leaving a better review. Unfortunately, the host, or lack thereof, gave my reserved table to another guest. What s the point of reserving a table if it s not guaranteed?

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

A slice of Spain. Excellent all around.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 2

Good food mostly when it comes to the appetizers only though. The paella is really lacking though, it is hard and bland and they force to pay per person.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Happy hours are great deal Parking: $10 lot across the street Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

100% recommended, we had the delicious croquettes and octopus as an appetizer and the paella for the main course and the cheesecake for dessert, uff, a delight. Mario served us in the best way

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

I went yesterday for dinner and the waiters left my partner and me extremely inattentive despite there being only 4 tables in the restaurant. We waited more than 15 minutes for our drinks order to be taken. The food took longer to come out than expected and I had to go into the establishment to ask for more dishes. When the ticket arrived, thank goodness I checked it because they had included drinks from another table... I asked the waiter for salsa brava to take away, he said yes and never gave it to me. In short, yesterdays experience was quite bad to be honest.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I happened in here on a random Tuesday minutes after they opened and despite being there obnoxiously early and having a small order they treated me like royalty. I have come back and the food is unreal- I have to shoutout the octopus and pállela. Phenomenal place with a phenomenal staff.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Giving 4 stars for the system, but the service gets a 3. I wish the wait staff had asked us if this was our first time dining with them. It was our first time, and we felt rushed by the staff to figure out what we wanted or how we should order, with no information offered to us. This is common practice at other establishments in Dallas with similar price points that offer a unique and elevated dining experience. Since the menu was all digital, they could add more helpful information about all food dishes and wines. The photographs were helpful, but the meatball picture is inaccurate, as it came out with a dark brown sauce instead of a light-colored sauce in the photo on the menu. We had to point to the kitchen counter display at the bar seating and ask about something we saw that wasnt on the menu another shortfall in the service we received. If you have things available that arent listed on your menu, it should be the servers responsibility to tell us about them. Had we not been seated in that part of the restaurant, we would have never known that dish was even available. The menu gave very brief descriptions of the menu items, and it would have been helpful (and more welcoming) to have some guidance from the server. The wine list provided names of wines but no descriptions of the wines; this would have been helpful. Instead, I had to google to see which Id prefer.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Loved this place and highly recommend!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

This place is cute, but the food was just okay? I dont get the hype. Everything could have benefitted from some more salt. It was kind of bland and forgettable

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

We celebrated a birthday at this Spanish restaurant on a Saturday. We had tapas (pincho plate $16, ham croquette $15, bravas $10) as well as the Black ($44/small pan, supposedly 2 persons??) and Secreto ( $44/small pan) paella. We really wanted this restaurant to be good, but it was not good. The food is easy Spanish kitchen that is supposedly working/middle class food. Nothing fancy. Cons: No free parking. Too expensive and the quality of the food was too low. The service was also not appropriate for the price. Wrong paella delivered, led to a wait time of 30 min extra. Pros: Online reservation was easy. Interior design is good. There was a small free piece of birthday cake. Music was good. What can be improved: - Reduce prices ($30 per paella pan is tolerable) - Train staff better - Offer free parking at the parking lot across the street The menu can be found here: https://tmt.spotapps.co/contactless-menu/?spot_id=68532&images=yes&accordion=true .

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Average tapas. Not great service. Nice outdoor patio. Extremely overpriced. Not sure why it s so highly liked!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

I had the opportunity to have lunch at Sketches of Spain this weekend and everything was great. The staff is friendly and attentive. Owner Javier and manager Vicente are doing an amazing job. My personal favorites were the Black Paella, Bravas, Seared Prawns, and Tinto de Verano.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

I loved this experience. Made me think about the delicious meals while visiting Barcelona and Madrid.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Excellent all around! The meatballs will change your life.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Everything about Sketches of Spain is amazing! Food and drinks are amazing and the service is always on point! The owner Javi and the chef Iñaki are also super nice people and so easy to talk to. This is as close as you can get to Spanish food without being in Spain! Highly recommend!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 2

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night, and it filled up around 7:30. The restaurant itself is pretty cool and cozy, but I wish I could say the same about the service and food. Our waitress didn t communicate very well - she didn t introduce herself, didn t know that there s a minimum order of 2 people per paella on Fri/Sat nights, didn t swap out dirty plates, etc. We ordered the seared prawns, pincho plate, black paella, and cod. Of the food that we got, the seared prawns and black paella were okay. The pincho plate was served with cold, hard bread, and the cod was unbelievably salty. I had high hopes for this restaurant, but I can t see myself coming back

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

During our visit to Dallas, we had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and Im thrilled we did. The food, including fantastic vegetarian options, was exquisite, with the paella and sangria hitting all the right notes. The ambiance was wonderfully cozy, creating the perfect setting for a memorable meal. Our waiter, Vicente, truly went above and beyond, attentively catering to our every need, offering thoughtful recommendations throughout our dining experience. I highly recommend paying a visit to this establishment if you find yourself in Dallas!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 3

The place was very nice. The service was slow, because there was only one waiter. Bye the time you got your food it was cold and had to wait to long for drinks.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 2

Husband and I came here for Valentines Day, which ended up being an unfortunate decision as the service ruined our experience almost completely. I dont often leave poor reviews, especially when the foods good, but for a restaurant so highly rated (and priced), we expected a reasonably nice time. It was a full house, and it was clear that the staff couldnt manage this. The waiters were obviously stressed and disorganized, commonly serving someone elses food to the wrong table. The mood among them seemed both distant and panicky. Combine their chaos with the guests/tables sitting extremely close together, and we had a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere. We wanted to order one dish at a time so that we could pace ourselves and gauge the portions as they came, but the waiter insisted we order everything up front, because the chef was backlogged. We felt rushed to make our decision because of this. At one point we even chatted with the couple next to us about how unrelaxed it was here. The staff got our drinks incorrect, bringing out only 1 wine serving when we ordered 2, then somehow charged us for 3. Because they had us place our full order upfront, I had asked for dessert to be brought out at the end. Instead, the dessert came right after the appetizer and before the main course, and the server darted off before we could even point out the mistake. It was impossible to flag anyone down for help, in fact. I doubt they would have even noticed if wed gotten up and left. As mentioned, it took an extremely long time for anything to happen. I can understand a good dish needing time to prepare, but we waited around 40 minutes to get out of there after we finished eating, and we spent at least 2 hours there total. The bill took forever to arrive, and then even longer for them to correct the overcharges. They couldnt check us out in a timely manner after that, even. We were treated like afterthoughts and received no apology for the slowness or mistakes. The only reason Im giving it more than 1 star is because the food was genuinely great (we had the lacon, meatballs, and callos - all flavorful and well made). And we would have ordered more if we were allowed to place our orders one by one, rather than all at once. Perhaps this place would be better to visit on a weekday, but Im disinclined to return after the service soured our Valentines. We were so frustrated/tired afterward from the constant waiting and tenseness of the atmosphere that we just turned in for the night. Its a shame because the food is excellent. But avoid like the plague if its busy.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Wonderful place. Small enough to feel cozy, but the way it is set up doesnt make it fell stuffy. The management and service is great, able to navigate complicated situations with ease and grace. And of course the food is splendid. For French people -us- having travelled extensively in Spain, everything is spot on. The best Spanish place in Dallas so far for us and we tried a few).

Date: 7 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

Food poisoning: My SO and I went here for Valentine s Day we got a reservation about a month in advance and arrived on time to be promptly seated in the dining room. We ordered a Elatus wine and incorrectly received sangria (also were charged $12 when on menu it s posted as $8). We proceeded to order prawns, octopus, tapas, Secreto Paella, and Torrija. The prawns were delicious (best in Dallas) and the tapas had a very good flavor but could have been crispy. Octopus was so so and Paella was decent but was small and mostly just rice for 2 people at $56. Desert was delicious. The waiter was kind and appeared to be the only one that spoke English. At the end of our meal he offered a V-Day shot for free which was fun and tasty watermelon shot. All in all the meal was decent, the ambience was very nice, and the service was good. The downside was after. When we arrived my SO and both started feeling bad and were sick for the night into the morning. Not ideal for Valentine s Day. I was really looking forward to Sketches of Spain but have to give it one star due to food poisoning.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

Food poisoning: My SO and I went here for Valentine s Day we got a reservation about a month in advance and arrived on time to be promptly seated in the dining room. We ordered a Elatus wine and incorrectly received sangria (also were charged $12 when on menu it s posted as $8). We proceeded to order prawns, octopus, tapas, Secreto Paella, and Torrija. The prawns were delicious (best in Dallas) and the tapas had a very good flavor but could have been crispy. Octopus was so so and Paella was decent but was small and mostly just rice for 2 people at $56. Desert was delicious. The waiter was kind and appeared to be the only one that spoke English. At the end of our meal he offered a V-Day shot for free which was fun and tasty watermelon shot. All in all the meal was decent, the ambience was very nice, and the service was good. The downside was after. When we arrived my SO and both started feeling bad and were sick for the night into the morning. Not ideal for Valentine s Day. I was really looking forward to Sketches of Spain but have to give it one star due to food poisoning.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Authentic spanish restaurant with great tapas, drinks, and paella. Love the atmosphere. Try the vermouth!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

The absolute best!! One of my favorite restaurants, hands down.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

Overall atmosphere and ambience was great. But food was lacking. Paella came out very dry and over cooked.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 2

Im not a big fan of foreign food but I like to experiment myself. Dallasites101 hosted a wellness event. Why not? and I gave it a try. All the seafood was very fresh and it occurred to me that the noodles were fully cooked and stuck to the pan making them difficult to eat. The taste wasnt the best either. It was way too salty as a dish. The pork rice was very oily and somewhat different but it was better and tasty. The service was great and atmosphere was ok. The location was way too far and we had to walk all the way. It was miss for me this time. ** Im an emoji Google local guide in DFW areas if you want more reviews, dont forget to follow my account. **

Date: 8 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Madre Mia, Sketches of Spain is a hidden gem of Dallas. After years of visiting friends and family in Valencia, Spain, I have always wanted to come back to Spanish food here in the USA. Sketches of Spain is THE MOST Authentic Spanish food and Sangria I have ever found in the United States. The staff are so kind and welcoming, and make it a point to be personable and professional. The atmosphere, the food, the staff, all mirror the beautiful culture I miss most about España. I will be back soon for more tapas, sangria, and paella! Muchas gracias y Felicidades a el hefe de este restaurante. Es hermosa, y siento en casa aqui! (One thing I would add, would be small servings of olives and peanuts in the first moment, just like all the bars and restaurants do in Spain. I think it acclimates the pallet before the food is ready! Just another authentic touch!)

Date: 8 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

The food was very good. We ordered and shared apps across the table.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Best experience iv had in a local restaurant Jamie and lalo were my servers. I live an 1 hour away and will definitely come back at least once a week!!!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Jamie and Lalo were amazing!!!!!! 10/10 service i definitely will be a regular here I live 30 minutes away but it s worth the drive for sure !!!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

All about excellence.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

This place was a bomb! Great tapas and sangria. Enjoyed the food and the tripe was so good and so were the sardines and the paella, the potatoes and the shrimp. Will definitely be back!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

We came in 20 minutes before the kitchen closed but they were quick to take our order and bring all our food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Nice appetizers, Nice ambiance, Nice server. Paella was missing the true flair and flavor. Rice wasnt cooked all the way through. Sangria was good!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

This place was amazing! The staff treats you so well and the food is *chefs kiss*. Had the best time! Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Amazing vibes! Love the food!! Definitely becoming a regular here! The staff was super Nice too!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Simply fantasyic. Seared prawn, paella, octopus are top notch. Make sure to visit early to enjoy happy hours with delicious sangria!!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

I came to celebrate my birthday and they made it extra special. I was treated like a quee, literally. Service was great and food delicious. Definitely recommend this place. Lalo and Victor made sure I was having a memorable and amazing birthday celebration.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Lots of great options. I think any Spaniard would be happy

Date: 9 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Lalo is AMAZING!!!! We had the best time and the service was like anything we have experienced in DFW, really!! Gracias Lalito

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

This restaurant was recommended by my Airbnb host. Wonderful experience food was fantastic. Mario and Jaime were great hosts.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

I love everything here! It feels like a new restaurant since everything is so clean and put together. We tried the bravas and seared prawns to start. The sauce is so good on the prawns we used bread to soak it up. This was my first time eating paella and I really liked it. For the seafood version, there were small scallops throughout with 2 muscles and a shrimp on top. They had a happy hour so we got drinks. I really liked the house made sangria and my friend picked a wine for her. We did spend right at $100 together but we got 2 starters, 2 drinks each, and a paella to share. I do think it is worth it and I am glad I came. I recommend you try it out. There is parking across the street and it was $7 for 2 hours.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

We loved our experience here! The vibe, the service, the food. Everything was perfect for date night and we will definitely be back

Date: 10 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

First of all, as a Spaniard, this is the ONLY authentic Spanish restaurant in Dallas. Not only the food is authentic but it s cooked to perfection, I ve tried almost the whole menu and there s nothing I don t like, feels like home. Service is amazing, pretty good selection of wines, good happy hour (try the Agua de Valencia, way better than mimosas) and my favorite: paellas!!! If you re on a budget go on a Thursday, paellas are 50%. One of my favorite spots in town!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Excellent place highly recommended

Date: 10 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Sketches of Spain is a hidden gem. The place has a great atmosphere, the food is amazing and the service is welcoming. Mario and Veronica were great hosts, thank you!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Super cute Spanish restaurant! The paella and sangria were insanely delicious. Highly recommend.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

The restaurant was very very loud. The paella was ok but not the best Ive had (Cuban and Dominican style back in Miami). Parking: Street side parking only. Not great.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

I had dinner last week and ordered Shrimp Fideua (Paella with pasta) and drink. All the foods were so tasty. I definitely will revisit this restaurant when I travel to Dallas.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Great Paella and attentive service!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

2nd time visiting, and I love everything about this place. Great authentic food and friendly service.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Food was really nice, service was excellent in a very cozy environment. We were a party of 16 and had a really good time.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Overall amazing time, great service, amazing culture.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

The food was excellent and the service was impeccable.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Also the octopus is very good

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

This is one of the best restaurants in the area. My top recommendations are the spicy prawns and the secreto paella! I can t wait to be back and try more. Excellent service! Muchas gracias.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

We stopped by for happy hour before a concert in Dallas, and everything was delicious! We had the patatas bravas, The gambas, The baby clams (tellinas), the pork paella and the seafood paella! All were fantastic! My favorites were the pork paella and the gambas. To drink we had the sangria and the agua de Valencia. Both were delicious and powerful. Cant wait to go back!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

I have been to Spain, and I think the food in this place is better than many restaurants in Spain. Spectacular food. The waiters and bar are excellent. The chef has very good seasoning. I recommend this place

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Its like being in Spain!! I loved!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

Amazing service & food reminds me Spain! Parking: You can find parking Recommended dishes Seared Prawns with Garlic Chile De Arbol and Parsley Flambé with Brandy, Black Paella, Boiled Octopus Feira Style Parking space

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

It was amazing, the place and atmosphere and the croquetas are delicious! Make sure to get them they are a MUST! The Paella delicious!!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Delicious food and very warm and courteous attention, especially from Jaime!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Amazing food, wonderful service, and a terrific relaxing atmosphere!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Great spot!!!! We love it!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Best place for tasty food and finally a real gin tonic in Texas. Thanks

Date: 11 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Inaki the chef is amazing. The food is as close to the food in Spain we had. Lalo our host was the absolute BEST. We had an amazing experience with the clams in garlic sauce (Tellinas). Be sure to grab a glass of Lagar de Cevera for me! Cheers.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

If you read my previous reviews many from restaurants from Spain we look for flavor in food more than decor or location. Sketches of Spain delivers on truly authentic Spanish food. We ordered patatas bravas, octopus (pulpo a la gallega), prawns (gambas al ajillo), croquetas, cod (bacalao al pil pil), and callos (slightly different than a la madrileña - and quite good). For desert we ordered the torrija which was a very pleasant way to round off the meal. EVERY item was very good, with authentic flavors and I felt as if I were eating in a tapas bar in Madrid or Valencia. Service was very professional and friendly (thanks Jaime!). Needless to say, we will come back again (soon).

Date: 11 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Been here many times and the service is always warm and welcoming. Good paella dishes and love the Gin and Tonic drinks

Date: 11 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Spectacular!!!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Wonderful staff and delicious food :)

Date: 11 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Everything was great here. I will definitely come back. I recommend the seared prawns, zucchini cups, and the torrija.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Excellent service, very polite and friendly staff!!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Very friendly and great service, come here!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Free shots

Date: 11 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Excellent place and very delicious Spanish food, I would definitely come again, I recommend it.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

We had a great time and wonderful service. Food was good. Will come back

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Love the food and bartenders! Place never fails.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Excellent service great food!!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Leo was our server and we had a great time! Recommend the croquettes, pulpo, and shrimp!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Uno de los mejores restaurantes de Dallas! This place is a favorite of mine. The staff and service are top notch, and the food hits the spot every time. Any time friends are in town visiting, this is always on the list. The paella a banda is a must-try!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Great food, best ambience and very well proced

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

We absolutely love coming here! The service, the drinks and the food are all fantastic. Highly recommended!

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Amazing service, wait staff was always checking in and ensuring we had the best service. Definitely recommend

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 2

I was excited to try this restaurant after seeing so many great reviews. I don t know what was going on last night, but my experience was horrible. We showed up for our 8pm reservation, and my friend and I believe our table was given away and we weren t seated until after 8:20pm, probably closer to 8:30pm if I had to guess. We went to the bar to order drinks and it took over 10 minutes for someone to take our order. The bar wasn t even full. We were convinced our table was given away because they said when we arrived it would only be a few minutes and then we saw someone else get seated. We then had to wait for a booth in the bar area. When we finally got seated, someone came over to take our order quickly, but they d only just given us the QR code for the menu which WE had to request. The whole night it felt like they were operating like a ship without a captain. I asked what kind of cheese they gave on the appetizer plate, and I was only told de oveja . How do you not know what exact type of cheese you re serving on your menu? The octopus wasn t cooked very well, and the secreto was so underwhelming. It s supposed to be one of the most luxurious cuts of meat. We didn t even know who our waiter was the entire evening. A group of people took care of us throughout the night but not a single one introduced themselves or really checked to see how we were doing. I honestly felt uncomfortable with the poor quality of the service. The bartender at one point tried to take my friend s glass of wine away when it still had wine in it. I would have liked to speak to a manager, but it certainly didn t seem like there were any manager types around to discuss the experience with. They brought the check without the drinks from the bar and then tried to add them and I had to tell them we were really late getting seated for them to even consider removing them from the check, when frankly based on what we experienced, we shouldn t have had to deal with in the first place. Avoid this place at all costs. I d rather fly to Madrid, which I ll gladly do anytime, before returning to this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

I love this place! All of the Tapas and all of the Paella I ve tried have been delicious! Be careful! The drinks are so delicious you don t realize how strong they are till you stand up!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Great food. Great service. Great job.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Our appetizer was a bit on the salty side we then requested our entree less salty and it was perfect. Service and hosts were amazing Drinks amazing We really enjoyed the service Jaime was really great

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Amazing! Great service, great tasting food and vibe. Iced g on the cake was the chef coming out to make sure we had a great experience. Will definitely go back even if I it takes an hour to get there! Food : 5/5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Very attentive staff, everyone was so kind and making sure we were always taken care of.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Excellent large tapas. Great service. Great wine offerings. The sangria was on point. I will return.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

All the servers were amazing. So diligent, fast and friendly. The food was spectacular and really authentic. Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Food was amazing. The service was of great quality and atmosphere was quaint!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

We had the best time! Amazing food, so many great wines, and even better service. Highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Pablo, our waiter was very knowledgeable and personable. Very friendly and food was delicious. Enjoy it very much. Will definitely go back often! Best croquetas in Dallas.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Jaime is the best!

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Jaime was an amazing server! 10/10 I would come back every month!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Jaime was an amazing server! Very kind and the food was amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Omg if you ever been to Spain this is the the best food the chef is great and the staff is so friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

They treat you like an old friend. Great food and fellowship.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 2

Our prawns appetizer was the best item we had. The secreto iberico was so dry, chewy, and tasteless. Also, they ran out of fish of the day red snapper! And even more disappointing, the Paella tasted bad. The rice was burned and the whole thing tasted metallic. The ambience was the best aspect of our visit. Service was good too, with complementary wine for our anniversary. Prices are competitive for the area. All in all, my expectations were high for this place, but it was a sad disappointment. I know Spanish cuisine is not big in Dallas, but even then, this is not the place for it. We will not be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The food was excellent, along with friendly and professional service. Look forward to coming back soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Everything was above and beyond! Especially the service!! The food and drinks are always delicious. Our server was able to suggest the perfect drinks and appetizers. Perfect for a date night or a night out with friends! Highly recommend! Lalo and Mario are especially friendly and helpful!

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Fantastic! The food, the service, the atmosphere! Everything was just amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Amazing even with EXCELLENT service! I would DEFINITELY recommend come see Mario and Lalo!

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

This is a great spot. Low key. Friendly staff. Excellent food. This is a dependable date night location. Dietary restrictions: Pescatarian options abound.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Small Spanish restaurant in Bishop Arts District. Menu is not expansive, but everything we tried was outstanding: the tapas, and the paella was the best we have had in Dallas. We had a special paella typical from Alicante region in Spain. Amazing! Great service. Got to meet Iñaki, the chef, very nice gentleman, and he knows his craft. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommended!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

As a Spanish woman, I can tell you this food tastes like it was cooked at home. The chef (Iñaki) is fantastic!! I am from Valencia and I am very critical of Valencian paella. Iñaki s paellas taste like the one my grandma cooks in the fire. I just keep coming back for more.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

This food takes very authentic like I had back in Spain. Would recommend and will be back again ! Great food and drinks.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

This is a very solid Spanish restaurant. If you want a taste of Barcelona in Dallas, I highly recommend this restaurant. I came here for the seafood paella, and I was not disappointed. We also ordered the margarita and I have to tell you they re quite strong and it hit you pretty late. The shrimp is the star of the restaurant. It is excellent and I recommend you save the sauce to put on top of the paella, should you order the paella.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

What a wonderful and authentic dining experience! The food was delicious and they have amazing sangria! Would recommend to all my friends!

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

My family is from Spain- I can say with 100% certainty that the food/service/atmosphere is absolutely authentic. The octopus (pulpo) is so tender and delicious and the pinchos were fenomenal! And in true Spanish fashion we had chupitos at the end. I can t wait to come back

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Great place to come and enjoy the ambiance with great food and the best wine selection, highly reccomended!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great spot, wonderful food, service and atmosphere, wonderful wine selection as well ! Thank you we will be back

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

From the moment you walk in you are welcomed with a smile and courteous service. Mario behind the bar was so personable and made some amazing drinks. The food was so delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Everything was great! The octopus was beyond delicious! The baternder Mario was very attentive. I will definitely be coming back!

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Amazing place to visit. Great and unique experience in Bishop Arts. Lalo was amazing and really kind throughout the night. Iñaki is a top chef and you need to try his food. I will be back for the Friday/Saturday pinchos night.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Really nice place with great atmosphere for dinner and amazing service from Lalo. Lalo was very attentive and made sure we enjoyed the experience. The cheesecake was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere! Patio is cozy & perfect for date night. Service was excellent, Lalo was our server.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Amazing Zucchini and peppers dishes. MU absolute fave!

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

The service was spectacular. Everything was delicious from the Cocktails to the Paella. Will be visiting again soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

The atmosphere was everything! The octopus and the cod a must have! Staff wonderful!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

The food was delicious. The fish of the day and that broth was so good.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food and drinks were excellent, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. Will go again!

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 3

Nice atmosphere, but service slow...long wait for food...and then, nothing spectacular. Parking: No where to park but in the Bishop Arts parking lot.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

First of all, maybe today was just a bad day because the ac was not working properly. It was slightly cooler inside than outside- outside was over 100 degrees. It was a very cute place but so, so hot. The drinks were excellent (sangria and Agua Valencia). The food however, was just not good. The paella was terrible (very salty and rice undercooked) and the croquettes just ok. The only dish I liked was the zucchini. Im baffled by all the 5 star reviews. I was expecting excellence and rarely give bad reviews, but I was very disappointed today.

Date: a year ago