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I highly reccomend this restaurant for anyone interested in a wonderful experience of Spanish cuisine. Tasca Brava offers a wide selection of quality tapas, tasty sangria, a solid wine list, and phenomenal desserts. The owner/waiter was a delight, and very helpful with suggestions for both the wine and food. As for the criticisms which frequently pop up here, well, I can only understand them in light of the diners they must be coming from. The owner gave the caveat upon our arrival that the dinner would take quite some time. We were amply warned, and being familiar with European dining, and Spanish in particular, we knew what to expect. I can see how this might turn off locals who are used to 5 minute speed dishes from Mexican restaurants, but I couldn't have been more pleased with the timing of the meal as it allowed us plenty of time to savor the food and enjoy the company of friends. I didn't love everything we ordered, but having eaten at plenty of tapas-style restaurants, I know that's part of the experience. If you get 15 dishes for the table, you should expect to not love every one of them, that's just a reflection of the varying tastes which naturally exist between different people. I'll even agree that the owner was sort of pushy when it came to ordering desserts, but the man was totally right and we loved everything he suggested. As regulars of many fine-dining restaurants and a friend of many great chefs, I know food passion when I see it, and I can't blame the man for pushing his homemade chocolte flan because everyone at our table tried and loved it. This is not the restaurant for someone whos idea of a big night out is dressing up to go to Bennigans, but if you love food, and enjoy a great dining experience, then you will not be dissapointed with this restaurant. A true gem!
Pros: Quality tapas, helpful owner, enjoyable overall experience
Cons: Not for everyone
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