Tapa the World

We went out for dinner on a Friday night. We reserved online the same day. It was super busy and ended up picking the courtyard which has heaters so wasn't cold although we preferred inside but was too busy. We ordered the drink special and capirinha which was good. For starters, we ordered the Tortilla Española. It was 2 medium sized pieces which were good. I thought it wasnt as warm when I ate it but I also did slowly eat it. My fiancé had the Kobe steak sandwich with patata bravas. The steak sandwich was well seasoned and potatoes were crunchy on the outside and soft on the window with a tasty salsa. We also had the paella de mariscos for 2 people. Seafood was well cooked and the rice was soft and flavorful with saffron. Would come back to try other dishes!

Crazy but we were lured to an undesirable neighborhood to check out a prospective new puppy. We didn't lose money, but drove two hours for nothing. Changing up our luck, Yelp guided us to this wonderful Spanish/Tapas locale. Great smells as we were quickly seated. It's a spacious bistro. A very popular destination.Everything we ordered was served quickly and the flavours were wonderful. Fried calamari my favourite. The Tapas were terrific. The mojitos magnificent. Small issue with our waitress. Maybe just a bad day, but she disappeared for most of the visit. No water top off, no check ups, not even asking if I'd like to do something about my empty drink. Finally, got a second drink. It was a bit pricey and I would normally write it off as average and not return. However, it was our great fortune to have witnessed a phenomenal Spanish/Flamenco guitar player that I'm afraid I'll need to see again. So Sacramento, we'll be back. 12/24

We celebrated my sister's 43rd birthday at Tapa the World, and it was an incredible experience! The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as good, perfectly complementing the meal.We were lucky enough to have a private room, which made the celebration even more special and intimate. The staff was attentive and welcoming, making sure everything went smoothly.Thank you for hosting us and making the evening so memorable. Highly recommend Tapa the World for any special occasion--or just a fantastic meal out!

All of the food in the Dine About Downtown menu was delicious. The pork tenderloin was a bit overcooked and the sautéed greens needed a different type of seasoning but each course was great. The white bean and kale soup was amazing. The tapa delDia- grilled asparagus with cheese was amazing. All of the servers worked as a team so drinks and dishes came out quickly. I had never been here before and I was very pleasantly surprised at the level of decor and ambiance. Very classy and very inviting.

Visited Tapa the World this past week as it has been quite some time since we had been there. The tapas were delicious, the service was awesome, and it was the perfect setting to enjoy their sangria as well. They have allot of choices, and we prefer to get many small plates to share. We ordered the beef tips, shrimp, calamari, along with an appetizer. The food was so good, I forgot to take pictures to share!

We were walking around Midtown with our dog and were trying to decide where to eat for lunch. My husband stopped at Tapa the World to take a look at the menu, he had been wanting to try paella for a while and knew they served it here. A friendly staff member started chatting with us and we decided to grab a table outside and try them out.We didn't get to see the inside because we had our dog with us, but the outdoor seating was a great option and they had some seats along J street as well as some in an alley area between Tapa the World and Kasbah. We took in the menu and heard about the specials as well as some recommended dishes. We started with the Smoked Chipotle Sour ($13) that was recommended by our server and I was excited to try the Mint Lemonade ($6). Both drinks were great. My husband loved the mezcal in the sour balanced with the spice and citrus. I loved the freshness and flavor of the mint lemonade- it was so refreshing and I would get it again.We ended up ordering the Paella Mixta for 2 ($50) and this takes about 45 minutes to cook so we also ordered Tapas to enjoy while we waited. We got the Tortilla Espanola ($7) and the Gambas Al Ajillo ($13) after our server recommended this rock shrimp dish.We were brought out the Tortilla Espanola first, which is a gluten free potato cake dish with caramelized onions, egg and with some olives. Our server also brought us a white sauce and hot sauce to enjoy with it and that was a great addition. We liked this dish, but I felt like it needed some seasoning. The olives with the potatoes helped, as did the hot sauce and dipping sauce but it needed a little something in my opinion. Maybe just a bit of salt and pepper would have done it.The Gambas Al Ajillo was the highlight for us. The butter, olive oil and garlic made for a flavorful dish with the rock shrimp. Next time we would probably order this and a bread basket because the garlic butter definitely would have been great with bread dipped into it. The moment we were waiting for: The Paella Mixta came out and looked beautiful with fresh clams, mussels and shrimp on top. It's listed as a combination of seafood, chicken, chorizo and vegetables.It's more than enough for two people, especially if you've had tapas. Ours had clams, mussels, shrimp (a mix of heads and shells on, shells on and deshelled) squid, octopus, chicken, chorizo, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, peas, onion, and lemon with the saffron rice.While the presentation was beautiful, we found it hard to eat having to peel the shell off the shrimp and enjoy the bone in chicken. I realize this helps with flavor, but it made for a messier experience. While the items were fresh I also would have liked them to be flavored more by the rice and mixed together more like paella I've enjoyed elsewhere. The mussels and clams wanted a little sauce in my opinion. The Chorizo was also sliced into smaller pieces which made it seem a bit overcooked in our opinion. Bigger pieces may have kept it juicier. I did love the inclusion of red bell peppers and would have loved more of them. Overall the paella was a bit of a let down for us.I would say that we would return for tapas and drinks. The server was very nice and the cocktails were tasty, plus it's a very cute spot.

Would've been 5 as the food is great , but when you're making a reservation and need to leave deposit that should take you to one star total. I've been to far more sophisticated places that never asked for a penalty fee for canceling. Good luck with that as I will never make a reservation again here. I'm being generous with 4 stars you can improve on service too , as my last time there I had to wave for help to get a drink twice and only 4 tables were occupied.

I wish tapa the world was more consistent. Some nights the food is excellent - sometimes it's just mediocre. Tonight was one of those night. The Jabon felt like they got it from Trader Joe's and sprinkled microgreens on it, the ham as were ridiculously small and covered in butter (isn't it usually olive oil?) and the entree of stuffed peppers touted Manchego cheese but was lacking more than a sprinkle. As always the patio is beautiful and the service was good. We really miss Kasbah and there are roomers the owners will be taking over that space. Let's hope the chef will be more consistent.

Such great flavorful food. Wonderful wine. We enjoyed the Spanish red blend and a temparnillo. Everything we order was exceptional, bread and dipping sauce, shrimp, pork, vegetables, beef tips and mushrooms. Bread pudding for dessert. I forgot how good everything is here. It's still fantastic. Friendly service. We plan to return soon.

This is the place I wish I frequented more often while I lived in Sacramento. It is the perfect date spot. The perfect cafe setting. And gem hidden in the City of Trees. Whether you are looking for a quaint restaurant to treat yourself or an intimate setting to treat your better half, Tapa the World should be the first pick on your list. With its Spanish theme a professional service no patron could leave without the fulfillment of both flavor and satisfaction. Good people, great food, romantic atmosphere for any occasion. Tapa the World has my heart in Sacramento.