Estragon

Came for Dine Out Boston and we were happy we picked this place.For drinks, we got the hibiscus margarita, which was very delicious and strong. We basically got all the different options they gave (4 dishes - 1 starter, 2 main, and 1 dessert). Our favorite was the CARRILLADA (beef cheek). It was so soft and melt in your mouth. But everything we ate was delicious, just a lot to mention. And we added paella mixto as an addition to our experience, extremely filling and lots of flavor. Overall, it was an amazing experience, will go again when it's their regular menu.

Cool interior, decent food, yummy drinks.We came for Dine Out Boston and we left super full and satisfied. Though I wouldn't say this place serves the best tapas in town, I would say their menu options are quite unique! Personally loved the croquetas, skewers, and their bread. Their sangria was also yummy.Service was also really nice and attentive. They served the food at a good pace and frequently checked in on how we were doing (it wasn't overbearing). The only thing I would note is the price -- definitely on the pricy side but the portions are pretty decent!

What a gem! From the instant ambiance of being transported to another country and era, Estragon doesn't disappoint. Each dish and drink were superb, service was phenomenal and we were having such a wonderful time that we forgot to take any photos of our food or ourselves!

The inside is spacious and quiet, with fun furniture. A group of four of us went for Dine Out Boston on a Friday night, but it didn't get busy until around 7:30pm. Our server was friendly and welcoming, and had great recommendations. I think it's a sign of a great restaurant when the staff tells us about something they personally like on the menu. They gave us bread in a paper bag, which I thought was interesting. In Spain they put bread right on the table (no plate), so maybe the paper bag thing was a compromise. The food is good, but be careful not to order too many fried/greasy things.Must-order items:-Datiles Rellenos: soft plump dates filled with a smooth, sweet blue-cheese filling that warms up the palate. Heavenly.-Alcachofas: artichokes fried to a light, crispy perfection matched with a decadent yet light, creamy aioli-Xocolata: creamy chocolatey goodness paired interestingly with olive oil and salt, rich without feeling weighed down by itWould order again items:-Chicharron: very snackable crispy pork belly with a refreshing red salsa. The aioli tasted like ranch for some reason.-Pisto Manchego: flavor of a ratatouille but in the form of a shakshuka (bread goes really well)-Gambas al Ajillo: I am usually not a fan of shrimp, but the texture and flavors were quite perfect. I'd say it's not super interesting, but it's a solid choice you probably can't go wrong with-Tarta de Santiago: super moist almond cake made without gluten with hints of orangey floral scents. The ice cream accompanying it had nice real vanilla flavorMaybe will replace items:-Pintxo de Txangurro y Langosta: lobster and crab meat on toast, creamy and more crab-forward than lobster.-Bienmesabe: spices came through well, and fried texture was great, but the fish was a bit too chewy-Filete de Bacalao: fish but tasted interestingly like shellfish - white fish with a white sauce, but no particular flavor profile/personality-Embutidos de Iberico: I don't usually order charcuterie at a restaurant, but the cuts were unique. Only meat comes out though.Would not get again items:-Carrillada: the soup is flavorful and the meat is super tender, but the meat had no flavor in it - as if the soup had taken away all of the flavor-Crema Catalana: the flavor was a bit too eggy and it was not set enough-Pera al Vino: nothing special about it - the wine flavor didn't come through at all

This is a great place to come with a group of friends and try a bunch of delicious different tapas! I LOVED the chicken skewers and the salmon empanada. My friends and I came during dine-out Boston restaurant week and it was a great deal for the food we got. The desserts also were all so delicious. I think we got all the protein / carb heavy options when we came to make the most of the dine-out menu so it felt very heavy but there definitely were lots of vegetable options.

Update 2022! We come here all the time!! The bartender that I previously mentioned has been gone for a few years now. Now we have Sahil who is literally amazing! I love seeing him every time we visit. Our go to items are still the same. Estragon has been super consistent over the years!Gambas Al Ajillo - Big shrimp! Perfectly garlickyChuletillas de cordero - Love this and we order it every single time. The lamb is a perfect medium rare and the cauliflower mash is sooo good! We rotate through a few other things (patatas/croquettes) and will randomly try something new once in a while. We had the carrillada (braised pork cheeks) and it was a great portion as well as a nice change from our typical choices. We've also recently tried the xoxolata (chocolate mousse with olive oil). Omg to die for. Don't forget to mix the olive oil in BEFORE taking a bite.

Food and cocktails were delicious. Moors last sigh was my fav cocktail I even took a pic to get the recipe. Ambiance is nice, vintage type decor

Came by for dinner yesterday. The ambience was really vibey and the service was attentive. Ordered the tapas on toasts and got the Pringa, Alcachofa, Txangurro y Langosta, and the Higaditos de Pollo.I really enjoyed the Higaditos de Polla and the Txangurro y Langosta (the sauce was a little too creamy but overall enjoyed)

I came here during Dine Out Boston. I had a reservation on a Friday night and was seated within minutes. It was pretty loud, so it was hard to have a conversation even with the waiter. The service was good, and we didn't have to wait too long for our food. We did miss one order and got a different dish given how busy it was.Bienmesabe (crispy adobo fish): 4/5 - pretty good but could've used a sauce Croquetas De Jamon: 4/5 - tasty but was a tad saltyAlcachofas (artichokes): 5/5Patatas Bravas: 3/5 - wasn't anything special, just fried potatoes with a neutral-tasting sauceGambas Al Ajillo (garlic shrimp): 2/5 - no garlic flavor, tasted like boiled shrimp with oil Lamburguesitas: 3/5 - nothing special, tasted too gamey for me Chicharron: 5/5 - crispy and wasn't too salty, tasted better with the sauce Carrillada (beef shank): 2/5 - underwhelming and there was a weird flavor in the meat Xocolata (choco mousse): 5/5 - light and fluffy, very chocolatey and the olive oil wasn't too off-puttingChurros: 4/5 - not too sweet and looked homemade I was excited to try this place given the amount of good reviews, but my experience was just okay. None of the tapas really amazed me. I'm not sure if it's because it was during Dine Out Boston or it was later at night, but I probably wouldn't come back again.

We ordered several dishes in part to have a basis to review. Here's what we found. Service and atmosphere: very good, though location is in a bit of a desolate part of the south end if I'm honestDrinks: solid A: both the frida kahlo and gimlet were excellent Really really good:Patatas bravas Alcachofas (fried artichokes)ShishitosGood: Gambas (shrimp with garlic)Ok: Fried chick peas (sort of a bar snack, not bad if you set your expectations appropriately)Not good: cod bacaloa Tasted a bit rubbery and fishy, they comped that dishOverall we're comparing this to Barcelona and Toro, both of which are better, but on the other hand Estragon is an easier reservation.