Tapas Ñ - Taste of Spain — Restaurant in Indianapolis

This place was not good. I do not recommend.

-Ambiance is not good. This is in a building that looks like it may have been a Pizza Hut before. Building is half liquor store and half restaurant which doesn’t make for a good look. Music was too low. Lamp on table didn’t turn on, and my chair was broken. -They didn’t have alcohol. Five of us gathered for a fun night out to celebrate a friend’s birthday. When they said their alcohol license had expired it was a real downer. The waiter mentioned that they did have sangria though. I was excited to hear that until he added that it was non alcoholic. -The food was expensive and was not authentic Spanish cuisine. This was definitely the most disappointing part of the night. It seemed like there was a lack of understanding of what Spanish food is. The jamón serrano was fatty and cheap with no flavor. Two of us questioned if it was actually jamón serrano. And the manchego cheese was off. Manchego is my go to cheese and I don’t think this was Manchego. The cheese was laid out as thin squares of cheese like a slice of cheese you’d buy from a deli. Manchego is always cut into triangles. It was incredibly disappointing and seemed like they were making false claims. -After eating some tapas, one of my friends ordered paella. They informed us it would be 35-45 minutes. Why you would you not tell your customers about that important detail when they sit down as an FYI in case they wanted paella? For example, when you go to Giordano’s they tell you when you sit down that if you want deep dish pizza it will take 45 minutes. -The food was overpriced. -Overall this was a disappointing experience and was even worse since I was with a group of friends. I feel bad when I can tell the people I’m with aren’t enjoying their time. Between the not so great food and the ambiance it wasn’t enjoyable. I...

I was really excited to try this tapas restaurant, especially since it’s the only one in Indianapolis. As someone who’s been to Spain (Madrid and Sevilla) and lived on the East Coast (DMV area), where places like Barcelona Wine Bar and Boqueria are common, I came in with high hopes.

I ordered the Patatas Bravas, Alcachofas, Empanada Toledo, and Croquetas. Unfortunately, the flavors didn’t quite live up to the authentic tapas experience I’ve had elsewhere. The Patatas Bravas were more like sautéed potatoes you’d find at a diner, no white aioli, no spicy kick. The Croquetas were dry and missing the creamy center that typically defines them. Overall, the dishes lacked the bold, vibrant flavors you expect from true Spanish tapas.

That said, the ambiance inside the restaurant is beautiful and the service from our server was excellent, friendly and attentive. The music could be improved to better match the mood and vibe of a tapas bar.

I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit of wanting to see the restaurant succeed. I’d recommend the team visit a few well established tapas spots to get a feel for the food and experience, and bring that inspiration back to Indy. There’s a lot of potential here, and I’d love to come back once the food better reflects the authenticity of...

Absolutely phenomenal spot — 5 stars all the way. This modern tapas restaurant nails it on every level. The space is stunning — sleek design, moody lighting, and the kind of upscale vibe that’s perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

The food is on point. We started with the Dátiles al Horno (bacon-wrapped dates) and the Gambas al Ajillo — both were bursting with flavor. Everything is fresh, well-balanced, and made with care.

Also, big shoutout to Lorena the bartender — she crushed it. Super friendly, knew the menu inside and out, and made one of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. She made the whole experience even better.

Amazing food, great drinks, and a killer atmosphere. Highly recommend — we’ll...