Movida

My boyfriend and I really love this place - from the vibe to the food - it all hits! I don't know what it was like before, but apparently, they made this place bigger.The first time I came here was for happy hour with the cousins. They had great deals on tapas and appetizers. The next time was for a Valentine's dinner with the boyfriend. Again, they had a great deal.The service is always great - super friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. I love the patatas bravos, empanadillas, and Jason croquets. The hot honey toast is yummy - although I prefer thinner crispier bread. I tried the paella during happy hour - not really a fan. But I am very picky about my rice dishes...Overall, this is a fantastic place for date night or a group outing. We will definitely be back!!!

We went to Movida to celebrate a recent graduation and were seated in a side room with dim lighting. This created a nice atmosphere of privacy, allowing us to connect genuinely through conversation. We received exceptional service! Our server was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that our drinks and plates were always full throughout the night. There were four couples, and we each ordered three tapas to share along with a paella. There was more than enough food for everyone, and each dish was delicious! My personal favorite was the mushroom tosta. I will definitely be returning soon with some new friends and will make sure to tell everyone I know how great Movida is.

Highlights1) Completely redesigned and expanded space2) Great food3) Fun vibeIt had been awhile since I had been to Movida and had no idea that the space had been expanded so significantly. The space looks beautiful and the vibe is really fun! There are 3 dining rooms now and multiple patios. We were seated in the new upstairs dining room and our reserved table was ready right when we arrived. I recommend making a reservation as the restaurant was busy. Service was excellent throughout our meal. We ordered some Spanish wine and had the grilled zucchini, meatballs, pimento cheese and the Movida Paella. Food was great, flavorful and came out at a great pace! We will definitely be back!

Everything was delicious! Unlimited tapas, complimentary bottle of rose. This is a nice date for Valentine's. The service was quick and efficient and friendly staff.

Movida has really stepped their game up! I've always been a fan but after my last visit it is part of my regular rotation. Service is top tier. I made a reservation and had to change it last minute and they were very accommodating. We went as a group of four and everything was amazing' - drinks, tapas, and a paella. You can't go wrong with the sangria- personal favorite is the red. I can wait to be back.

Oh heyyy Movida, it's been a minute! Okay more like a year and a half, but either way it was too long. Made it back in recently for a new kind of experience - a hosted event. My girlfriend had her rehearsal dinner here and it was wonderful to say the least.My husband and I arrived a little early, so we figured we'd pop to the bar. Low and behold, there is an entire upper floor bar / seating area I had never seen before? It was a really great space. Chill atmosphere, attentive staff. The kind hostess came to let us know when the downstairs party was all set up. We made out way to their back bar area which was very cool and unique. The bartenders taking care of our group were very on top of their game. I'd say the margs and espresso martinis were the fan favorites! Dinner was in the next room over (honestly feels like this place has tons of different spaces), where large tables were set up for us, as was a buffet style dinner. They hosted an array of tapas and paella, and let me just say, there was not a dish I didn't like. I can't pinpoint the exact dishes, since it was served in a broad way, but just trust me on the delightful and rich flavors.I'd be excited to return again sooner than later.

I was very excited to try Movida after hearing great things and looking for a tapas restaurant in Milwaukee, but it did not live up to my expectations. We split started out with sangria flights and they were very sweet / syrupy. None of us could finish them. For tapas, we ordered empanadillas, croquettes, grilled zucchini and lomo tostadas. We loved the croquettes. Perfectly cooked, crunchy exterior with a soft inside. The grilled zuchininwas fresh and had a great sauce. The empanadillas and lomo were just ok and probably wouldn't order again. The paella was good but not the best I've had. The squid was a bit rubbery and there wasn't much chorizo. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the chicken was delicious. There was a good taste to the rice as well but none of our favorites. Service was great and the restaurant had a fun vibe; just not our favorite in Milwaukee

Come to this lovely tapas place to get a taste of Spain! It's definitely worth your while to get the "unlimited tapas" deal in order to try all the items on the menu. Service was very well-paced and the atmosphere was nice and intimate!

They're always spot on! I've gone three times now for their pink brunch. Each time I'm impressed! 1. The atmosphere is so cute! I'm a girly woman and love pink so it's up my alley! 2. The drinks are yummy and pack a punch! My preference is the tequila sangria! Not too sweet, has Don Julio, white wine, and a nice Tajin rim! Spend the extra $7 for the bottomless option!! Thank me later. The bloody Mary isn't bad. Just nothing to brag about.3. The biscuit and gravy appetizer is so good! I've not tried the other apps because it's too good! Lol! Nice rich chorizo gravy and a good fluffy biscuit similar to Popeyes. 4. I've had the Movida paella, breakfast burrito, and birria grilled cheese. ALL three delicious! Burrito could've used more chorizo but still was amazing! You get a lot of birria beef in the grilled cheese. The paella is so good, as well!! 5. The churro dessert is basic. I've eaten it and I've left them behind. Numbers 2-4 of this review would never get left behind! NEVER! They're too good! Lol! 6. The service has always been great! The wait for another drink is very short. Those bartenders are top tier!!! So are the waiters! Will I return? ABSOLUTELY! Probably this weekend! Lol!!

One of the best happy hours in town! I almost don't want to write this review because I want to keep it a secret... but they have $1, $2, $3 and $5 apps that are delicious, fresh, and filling. Pair these with the great ambiance and open-air vibes of the upstairs bar area, multiple sangria options, and fantastic dinner options and you can't go wrong here. The Patatas Bravas and the barbacoa tacos, are my two must-haves on the menu during happy hour. And I need to go back and try the street noodles. But definitely put this on your list of must-try restaurants in MKE!