Tasca is the very best Spanish restaurant in Boston but it is far more! I've dined at many of the notable Tapas Restaurants on the East Coast - from Boston to Miami and none have ever eclipsed Tasca of Boston - delicate Spanish cuisine ... great prices ... and a superb wait staff all bathed in atmósfera encantadora.\r
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I have sampled everything on the Tasca menu - but new surprises always await. From Tasca's Bacalao to the Jamón serrano y Queso Manchego and Confít de pato - the tapas are exquisite. Tonight I had the Setas al jerez and Atún salteado. Ahhh ... the Setas al jerez! - portabella mushrooms delicately braised in Tasca's own sherry sauce, served with roasted garlic tostados is incredibly delicious ... and their fine Atún salteado is comparable the any in the finest restaurants in Barcelona. My fav platos principales are Salmón a la plancha and Pato asado.\r
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I cannot say enough about Tasca's professional wait staff. It is rare that you find such exemplary service from people who really seem to enjoy their work place and work. They are consistently pleasant, knowledgeable and tuned to their guests. The Valet is equally pleasant and professional leaving no question about the security and timely delivery of your car.\r
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Tasca's delightful Sangria bursts on the palate with citrus freshness softened in a fine Spanish wine. Dessert? Oh my! Their chilled flan topped with a delicate, carmelized sugar and the chocolate terrine in raspberry sauce are at the top of my list - but I hasten to add that my friends and I love them all. Finally, a word about the owner - always tuned and sensitive to the most subtle needs and wants of his guests and always in good humor. \r
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After many visits to Tasca I can only say that I've never once had a single negative experience and have always left enriched by the experience - pure fun. At Tasca tonight, I closed my eyes and found myself having tapas on the beach in Cadaqués. Hmmm.
Pros: Tapas, Platos Principales and Service
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