Tabaré Williamsburg

On the first frigid evening of this winter, Tabare had a warm welcoming atmosphere. My friends and I loved absolutely everything we ordered. The verde drink was so good, we all ordered it. It sounded like it would be sweet, but it wasn't. The kale salad was delightful, loved the salty cheese kick with anchovies, felt like a Caesar salad, but better! We ordered both the cheese and beef empanadas, I preferred the cheese, and one of my friends preferred the beef. Needless to say, they were both phenomenal! The octopus appetizer was surprisingly large, tasty, and cooked to perfection. I've been turned off by octopus (and duck) recently, probably because of a few bad restaurants but Tabaré is motivating me to keep ordering octopus since it's so good! We split the crowd favorite Churasco and It didn't disappoint. Cooked to perfection, sizable portion and good sides. My other friend couldn't resist flan... and even though I typically don't love the jiggly thing, I'm glad she made us get it. It helped that it was dulce de leche flavored, but boy did it hit. It was perfectly rich, just the right portion and satisfying. Definitely will be back to Tabaré to try the other dishes and cocktails. Great date spot or to catch up with a small group of friends. Quarters are tight, so don't come with a big group!

The best part about Tabare is definitely the vibe-- so warm and welcoming. They don't rush you at all (we took FOREVER to order, and they were super accommodating). We ate for a long time, sat for a long time, and there was truly no rush. It was giving Europe with how generous they were with time. Food wise, my favorite thing I ate was the beef empanada. Super fresh and flavorful; give me 10 more. I was also a fan of the brussels salad, which was both savory and sweet. Where I went wrong was definitely the ravioli-- while it wasn't bad, I just don't think ravioli is where their strong suit is. The plate was lackluster compared to the burgers my friends got, and the flavor was a bit bland. I'd definitely recommend going with a meat dish (as the menu says they're known for), and absolutely that beef empanada!

Everything was really good!! We order empanadas, steak and the pasta dish everything tasted delicious.The drinks were so good and the service was excellent! Our waitress was great! The vibes were romantic and sexy!! Make sure you have cash or AMEX because that's the only thing they accept as payment and they have an ATM too.

I fell in love with Tabare Bushwick and was pleasantly surprised there was also a location in williamsburg which is way closer to me. I was able to schedule a same day reservation for valentine's night dinner so that's a plus. This might be my new favorite restaurant in NYC. The flavors and pricing is out of this world. Highly recommend the cheese empanada and ribeye steak!

Cute ambiance, rustic / industrial feels, dim lighting and an option to see "out" back, which is fully covered as well.The service was friendly and accommodating, great recommendations provided. We really enjoyed our drinks, they were pretty strong, from the margarita, mojitos & their bourbon cocktails.The food is delicious! Very flavorful, in all the right ways! Their Churrasco & Rib Eye were so juicy and cooked to perfection paired with a really tasty chimichurri sauce! Would definitely recommend!

Charming and Intimate Latin restraint tucked away in Williamsburg. Have been here twice and enjoyed both times. Came on a Monday without a reservation and was seated promptly in the covered back patio. It is a lovely restaurant with good service. For drinks we got the sangria and the Hibiscus Mezcalita, both drinks were good. Only wish was the sangria was larger. For appetizers we got the empanadas, 1) chicken 2) Gruyère cheese, both were flavorful. For entree we tried the Ravioli which was very rich and hearty. Wanted to try the lamb lasagna but unfortunately they were sold out for the night. Overall a great experience, will certainly be back!

Tabaré is a cozy Latin American gem with phenomenal food and drinks that truly shine. The intimate setting enhances the experience, allowing for a warm and engaging atmosphere. Despite sitting at a table, we found ourselves easily conversing with the friendly bartender, which speaks volumes about how welcoming and personal the space feels.The food is outstanding, bursting with authentic flavors that make every dish a delight. The drinks are equally impressive, complementing the meal perfectly. If you're looking for a place with great food, excellent drinks, and a genuinely friendly vibe, Tabaré is definitely worth a visit.

Short review: Just solid food. Would probably recommend the Chivito Completo the most but everything was solid.I went to this Uruguayan restaurant a while back with a group. The service was friendly and the place has a laid back bar atmosphere without much lighting which means my photos of the food aren't exactly that good. To drink I had the El Cabo which is normally $11 but I think it was $8 or so during happy hour which is normally with tequila, lime, grapefruit, and a smoked paprika rim but I got it with mezcal instead which they were fine with substituting. It was a smoky tasty drink with some citrus. We got a few appetizers to split first. The Empanadas came with either grass-fed beef and green olives; free-range chicken, onion, and peppers,; or Spanish tuna with black olives; or a kale based vegetarian option that we didn't order. I tried a bit of each with my preference being the beef, then the tuna, and then the chicken but they were all pretty tasty. They're probably the only thing I found here that was a bit overpriced.Also very tasty was the Pâté Casero with organic chicken liver pâté and onion marmalade which was served with some toast. The pate had a good texture with some richness and paired nicely with the sweet onions and pickles. The quality would have been good in a French spot and was more than good here.I don't remember much but we also had the Chorizo Adobado with Uruguayan sausage, roasted onions, red peppers, and adobo sauce. This was fine.We otherwise got a couple mains to split amongst the group. My favorite of the bunch was the Chivito Completo which is their take on a classic Uruguayan sandwich. This consists of grass-fed filet mignon fried organic egg, bacon, provolone, black forest ham, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, Spanish olives, and aioli served with fries. All those ingredients came together for a messy delicious sandwich with a good mix of flavors from rich to salty. The steak was very tender in particular. The fries were fine but nothing notable.There was also the very good Churrasco consisting of a 10 oz skirt steak with chimichurri, duck fat potatoes, and a green salad. This steak again was tender with a bit of herbal sourness from the chimichurri though not as much as some other spots. The potatoes were rich with a good texture (I didn't have much of the salad.)The Homemade Pappardelle with said pasta with a portobello-truffle cream was my least favorite of the mains but still fine. There was plenty of pasta which was cooked nice and al-dente and the sauce had plenty of mushrooms and had good umami. They also grated some cheese at the table which was a nice touch.For dessert, I went with the Alfajor Rustico with layers of crisp homemade cookies, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache, and sea salt caramelized walnuts. This was a fun spin on the dulce de leche cookie found all over that region and wasn't as overly sweet as I expected with a good mix of textures. I tried a bit of the Manjar Del Cielo or dulce de leche flan which was more standard and perfectly fine.The food here overall was very solid. The prices were reasonable outside of perhaps the empanadas being a bit overpriced and the flavors were solid. There wasn't really a bad dish among everything we ordered and the meat in particular was cooked perfectly. It's hard to make many complaints. Mid 4 for general quality and reasonable prices.

Beautiful romantic cozy spot! Food is delicious and filling! I got the chivito and a fondu like appetizer! I didn't love the dessert but the food was so warming and flavorful!We went to celebrate a friends' birthday and the staff was so accommodating! (Cash only) but there is an atm in the back of the restaurant!!

Service was impeccable and the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. Case in point, I couldn't decide on the recs made for my entree and the bartender let me taste both before deciding on a pairing. The atmosphere is very intimate and cozy. I really love places like this.I took the bartender's rec on the wine for my skirt steak and also tried the beet salad. Both delicious and very filling.