Tabernilla

Review #1200! Seeing this pop up on my YELP feed, I got super excited seeing this in Laredo as I'm a huge fan of tapas/small plate dining. Whenever I'm in Laredo for work, I make sure we do a team dinner here as this is one of Laredo's best restaurants IMO.First, food is absolutely dynamite. There's so many options to pick from and easy to taste many dishes without being overly gluttonous as the dishes are small and can be shared. Some dishes are individual such as the montadito (toasted baguette topped with something) and the pintxos (small skewered bites). For the montadito, the salmon and the pato membrillo are both excellent (each have a cream cheese spread for a nice silky texture with the meats). The datil pintxo is basically a bacon wrapped date x2 with some queso crumble, thinly sliced duck, and spanish migas; one of my favorite items. As for the traditional tapas dishes, there's plenty of delicious options such as the patatas bravas, croqueta de pollo y mancha (think of a spanish mozzerella stick), pulpo plancha (sauteed potatoes and octopus), veggie empanada, and the tortilla espanola (potato/egg omelette slice). All have excellent combinations of flavors and textures with nice presentations. Pair them with your favorite wine or one of their cocktails such as their Kalimotxa (red sangria + coke) for taste bud explosions!Service is on point. At our most recent visit on a Wednesday in January, our server Aurora took time to explain what the dishes entail and gave some great recommendations. Because of her, we tried a combination of everything such as the albondigas de cordero (beef/lamb meatballs) and the queso de cabra (crispy goat cheese with honey). One of our diners doesn't like goat cheese yet tried the queso de cabra; she may have converted after tasting it! Aurora also gave good drink recommendations to pair with the food; that's how I got my 2011 Baron de Magana red wine which complimented our dishes. She's a rockstar for this establishment.The interior of the place has a dimly lit atmosphere with some spanish music playing making the place a nice spot for group meals or dates. I noticed some couples sharing plates and wine having intimate moments and some single diners sipping on cocktails and munching on a charcuterie selection while soaking in their surroundings. You'll see some wine bottles on display with some matador artwork and mirrors lined up on the booths with the leather seats. Very comfortable; felt like we were transported to Spain having a meal with our family.The dining scene in Laredo got turnt up with this spot being here off of Bob Bullock. Part of my restaurant rotation in Laredo, every single person I have brought here raves about this spot and for good reason. Props to chef Roberto Gonzalez, his cooking staff, and front of house staff such as Aurora for what they do!

Food was delicious, decently priced for tapas. Service was great! Beto was very friendly as recommended some tasty selections. Ambiance is not to casual not to formal. Right in the middle. When I am in the area again I will be back.

Close to the airport this place has excellent tapas! I had a spinach salad with yummy cheese and peppers to start along with the fried goat cheese and garlic prawns. I kind of ate everything together, and it was all very good. My friend ordered the shrimp vermicelli and was disappointed it was a basic spaghetti with tomato sauce dish. It was not what either of us was expecting. The service was a little odd...our server was behind the bar looking at his phone for a while when we were hungry and trying to place our order. Once the order was in the dishes came out within 10 minutes - that was one positive.Parking was available out front and other than the issue of ordering I liked what I ordered and enjoyed the ambiance of the space.

Everything was amazing, the meatballs, shrimp, pork belly, sweetbreads, octopus....yes i ate them all!Back again and yes i ate them all again!

Best dinner experience I've had in Laredo! Dishes:- Datil - patatas bravas- esparragos serranos - albondigas - gambas - garbanzo a la gallega - pastel xtra virgen The absolute show stopper for me was the chickpea dish. It was also the one I didn't grab a photo of, since I got it to go. Incredibly good. Should've ordered two. Service was friendly and attentive. The bartender and manager were both super knowledgeable. I'll absolutely make this a regular dinner spot next time I'm in town.

I was staying in a hotel nearby for business and was surprised to find this place. I sat at the bar and their wine selection is great and everything was so tasty. I had a variety of meats, cheeses, asparagus, meatballs etc! Their "miti bleu" cheese was some of the best I've tasted. If you're in Laredo, don't miss this place!

Food is great the service is excellent and the restaurant has a cool vibe. All around great place!!

Good food, service I just wished they open sooner rather than at 3, but overall good food. .

I love this place! Lychee capirini is my favorite drink. All the little entrees are delicious. Service is great and staff is friendly. Great atmosphere.

Lovely restaurant, lovely staff, and great food! Visited on Friday evening and no wait at all. They have a full bar as well. Medium noise level. Ask for recommendations but for starters you can choose some cheeses and meats. Octopus is delicious and beef is chefs kiss!