Eastside Eats Review: Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar in Bellevue๐ฝ๏ธ
๐ Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar 504 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA ๐ฅ Hot Tapas (Perfect for Sharing!) 1. Grilled Octopus Leg ๐ Tender octopus with flavorful cream base - absolutely divine! The texture was perfection. *Must-order!* โค๏ธโ๐ฅ 2. Lamb Chops ๐ฅฉ Surprisingly refined! The meat was juicy and rich, paired with an *innovative avocado-based sauce* that elevated every bite. โค๏ธโ๐ฅ 3. Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp ๐ฅ๐ฆ Crispy bacon hugging plump, bouncy shrimp - a *textural dream*! โค๏ธโ๐ฅ โ ๏ธ *Note: Portions are small (as expected for tapas).* ๐ง Tablas (Spanish Appetizer Plates) Jamon Serrano Authentic Spanish ham from Iberian pork (rear leg). โ๏ธ *Rich, savory flavor* โ *Very salty* ๐ ๐ก *Pair with bread or wine to balance!* ๐ฅ Paellas MIXTA (Seafood + Meat) ๐ *Generous portions* of seafood and meat ๐ *INSANELY SALTY* - like "did the chef mistake the salt for flour?" level salty ๐ง๐ ๐ค *Server said it's a signature dish...but whyyyy?* Final Verdict: โ *Excellent tapas* (octopus & lamb chops stole the show!) โ *Skip the paella* unless you're a salt enthusiast ๐ท *Perfect spot for date night or small group dining!* #Seattle #SeattleEats #SeattleLife #SeattleWeekend #EastsideEats #BellevueFood #BellevueEats #SpanishFood #TapasLovers #FoodieReview #DateNightSpot
