“ Everything was so good love tapas style. The short rib was delicious definitely get! Chicken wings were so crispy. The potatoes were a little heavy but so good. We got the chicken paella which definitely took a long time to come out and we were pretty full by then. It was good but I didn't love the heavy greens on the top very overpowering. Our server was great definitely a great after work place. ”

“ Good place for a group. There was a flamenco show on the night we came. The performers were really entertaining. Only regret was that we were seated right next to them, so it was a bit hard to chat and hear ourselves. The food was tasty. Between the roasted beets and the roasted corn, I'd pick the corn again. I've had the albondigas and gambas al ajillo before from other places, and neither of these stood out. The coca asturiana, however, was really good. It's like lox on a flatbread. The roe on top was what made it pop for me. Overall, I'd come back. It's a cozy place and our server was nice. ”

“ Bar de Tapas is a gem! The cozy atmosphere, warm lighting, and rustic decor make you feel like you've stepped straight into Spain. Each dish was a little masterpiece--from the perfectly crisp patatas bravas to the melt-in-your-mouth jamón ibérico. The sangria was spot-on, fruity but not too sweet, and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home. We couldn't stop raving about the churros with chocolate sauce, a must-have to wrap up a perfect evening. Bar de Tapas is a slice of Spanish magic, and we'll definitely be back! ”

“ 5 stars Garlic shrimp - I could eat this sauce with bread all day PEI mussels - almost as delicious as the shrimp 4 stars Shishito peppers - great tasting but would be nice to be charred a bit on the outside Zucchini - wonderful flavors Chicken & chorizo paella - not the chorizo I prefer, but the chicken is well seasoned and their paella is cooked perfect. They allow it to cook long enough that there is socarrat, they probably put it in the broiler after to crisp the top, and the taste of the rice is excellent. It's not tomato based like many other paellas 3 stars Seared steak on bread Mushrooms Calamari Seafood paella - maybe a 3.5 Churros stuffed with dolce de leche 2 stars Octopus - I prefer a long piece that is grilled and charred Lamb meatballs - the taste of this just wasn't my thing Creme Catalana - not too special ”

“ Loved this restaurant! Tapas were delicious! We had: Beet Salad with goat cheese & Marcona Almonds - Excellent! Must try Garlic Shrimp - delicious Ham Croquettes- definitely try this one Lamb Meatballs - good but a little on the dry side Service was exceptional! Knowledgeable, friendly and checked back regularly! Can get a little noisy when full but nice ambiance. ”

“ Tried El Mercat for the first time during weekend brunch hours! The food and service were excellent! The restaurant itself is quiet and very clean. We were seated right away for brunch, and our waitress was very friendly and had some great recommendations from the menu. I even got to sample their seasonal sangria before deciding to get a glass. There is a bottomless drink option for $25, which I didn't get this time around, but I'd love to go back and try it!The prices are all very reasonable for tapas, and considering bottomless brunch can run up to $60+ per person in the DC area, El Mercat's brunch is a great value. We ended up sharing the duck confit hash, which is a full size entree, and the cod fritters, which was tapas size. Both were delicious! We also got the brunch paella to try, which was also very flavorful. We ended up taking a lot of it home and it was just as good the second time around. ”

“ Good folks. Good food. Good service. Good happy hour. Indoor and outdoor seating. All good... #Huzzah. ”