Destapas

My friend and I had a really good TGIF dinner at Destapas. We shared the anchovies, pear and arugula salad, octopus, paella mixta and basque cheesecake. For any Spanish tapas place, the octopus is really my test dish and this version was done really well - it was perfectly cooked and tender with a great smoky flavor. The anchovies were a great starter and the salad was just nice and refreshing for me (I've gotten very zealous about making sure I eat my greens). The paella mixta was our server's recommendation and it had a good amount of meat and bomba rice that was cooked just right (it had a little bit of crunch on the side, which I love since I am a fan of Korean bibimbap). The basque cheesecake was a great way to finish this meal. Service was good, fast and efficient. We were done in about an hour. The restaurant has a bit of casual elegance to it and is a lot cozier inside than what it looks from the outside. With tax and tip, this was around $75 per person - it's a really great value for the food and the experience. Highly, highly recommended!!!

Just visited again for a simple and fab dinner for my birthday. *Each* and *every* thing wowed- all the while being organically-related, and dancing together. The albondingas! I do *not* like meatballs or meatloaf- but: *these*, *these* are another beast and are delicious.The staff's super-friendly and attentive...they all seem and sound like Spaniards.

Ok quality tapas. Good service. Reservations made on Google just a couple days in advance for a Thursday lunch. STARTERS * Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs ($13) - 3 starsSALADS* Pear & Arugula Salad ($15) - 3.5 starsCROQUETAS* Serrano Ham Croquetas ($14) - 3 stars. Filling quite dense, and I wished for a crispier outer layer. MEAT & POULTRY* Oxtail in Red Wine Sauce ($21) - 3 stars. Oxtail was quite fatty; there were a lot of bits we had to pick out while eating. Potato puree was smooth and nice.PAELLAS (for 2)* Seafood Paella ($40) - 2.5 stars. Rice was quite hard, seafood didn't taste quite fresh.

We had their valentines special which was $70 per person. We had anchovies, croquettes, artichoke salads, pork skewers & octopus paella. The tapas tasted more better than the paella TBH. But we enjoyed our meal so much! We wish we could've ordered more tapas but they were strict about it for Valentine's Day. The staff & service were attentive. The inside reminds me of Barcelona. We def will come back again, but will prob skip the paella next time.

Destapas is now my favorite Spanish restaurant! I feel like every item on their menu is the best version of itself. Even though I went alone, I ordered as much as possible, and each item was impressive. Portions are perfect for a snack with a drink. Grab some sangria and Spanish wine. Specifically, the octopus is cooked in such a unique way that challenges your idea of what octopus can be. Paella was great for one, because it's crispy and shallow, with such great flavor. The basque cheesecake was creamy and refreshing too, nothing quite like it. It's not just burnt on top- the texture is the star.

Went here for dinner with a friend. This is a cute little restaurant with lots of solid tapas. We started off with the chorizo croquettes and beef empanadas. When we bit into our croquettes, we noticed they were NOT chorizo, and upon further investigation they were actually crab. This was definitely concerning, as shellfish is a major allergen and that mistake could seriously harm somebody. They ended up swapping out our dish, but TBH we liked the crab one better :/The empanadas were great, definitely the best dish of the meal.We also ordered the paella. It was alight, but I probably wouldn't get it agin, as the flavor was a bit off for my preference.Overall a decent meal, but definitely be careful about verifying your order if you have any allergens!

The tapas and drinks were super fun, and the ambiance and service was also perfect for date night! The service was fast, with most of our orders coming as soon as one finishes. The gambas and pan con tomate were fresh and tasty. The croquettes were a little too big with a lot of cheese. But I loved the spanish omlette and it tasted like the one I had in Madrid. The canelones were decent, stuffed with mushrooms and veggies. The flan and sherry were great! The flan had a nice orange citrus taste that made each bite rich and not too sweet.

Unexpected flavors in all the right places. For one reason or another, each of the dishes we ordered surprised and delighted us. The meatballs (albondigas) had a mild smoky flavor that enhanced a normally plain dish. The seafood in the paella was FRESH; the brine/juice of the mussels made that quite evident. The most fun dish was the piquillos (cod stuffed peppers)! The salted cod inside was such a good addition though an acquired taste; we couldn't decide whether the flavor was more reminiscent of Chinese or Scandinavian dishes. It's great when dishes make you think.The ambience was dark and moody and the service was great! We'll go back for the happy hour next.

This is a solid tapas spot in the Mission with friendly service and a casual atmosphere! The food quality here is definitely on point. We particularly enjoyed the chorizo croquettes, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The beef empanadas, with their flaky pastry and well-seasoned filling, were also a hit--a special shoutout to their deviled eggs, which were truly delicious. I also enjoyed the grilled octopus and the Mushrooms in garlic sauce.HEADS UP on the happy hour menu, though--there's a bit of confusion with the pricing. The deviled eggs appear listed at $1 each, but they ring up at $7 per egg; I apparently couldn't decipher the correct number in the font they chose. While they were tasty, $48 for deviled eggs was definitely steeper than expected. I would recommend double-checking prices when ordering during happy hour to avoid surprises on your bill.The food quality makes this place worth checking out despite the pricing confusion. If anything seems unusually low, just clarify the prices! I look forward to seeing how their Seafood Paella is on our next visit.

We got a seat in the back. Had a delicious octopus appetizer and their callos tripe stew. Both were great.