Been coming here irregularly for years. Casual atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious meals. If you are EVER in downtown Milford, you have to make this one of your stops.
Colleen M.
One of Milford's best downtown restaurants. Many tapas and entrees to choose from and don't forget to pay attention to the nightly specials, they are remarkable. Sometimes I go there just for a glass of wine and David's au gratin potatoes- to die for! The outside eating area makes you feel like you are in Barcelona, Portugal or the south of France. Staff is very accommodating, Juan and Meaghan are our favorites!
denise d.
This place never disappoints. Food is always great and I love the ambiance. We had a few of the small plates: peppers stuffed with short rib, grilled calamari and sweet potato and goat cheese croquettes. Would definitely recommend!!
Lauren Moreno
Delicious meal! We recently returned from a trip to Barcelona and we’re trying to recreate some of the excellent meals we had there a bit closer to home. El Barrio fit that perfectly- we really enjoyed the tapas and paella out on their intimate patio. A truly delicious meal- we will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella
Sophia K.
To start the food was very tasty. Everything we tried was packed with flavor, really incredible. Drinks were nice & strong just how I like them! They had some fun cocktail options which was great. They sat us outside which was a fun atmosphere besides the fact your tables were less than an arms length away from the next table. You were practically in everyone's conversation just because you had to be. Taking off a couple points for the odd greeting I had at the host station where a man asked me if my date & I were "going to actually speak to each other" & "if we wanted separate tables". It was definitely in a joking way but the joke kept continuing on with weird comments for over a minute. One or two jokes funny, after that it started to get weird. If i'm basing it just off the food & drinks I would deff eat here again.
Rick B.
Diamond in the rough. Charming ambiance, like you're in Europe. Great staff, welcoming with matching food. Completely recommend.
Anna E.
Went for dinner last night with my friend and yes it's July and it's hot outside but come on! No AC inside! I was sweating out entire meal. Service was SO SLOW. I ordered a Shirley temple that took forever for come out. It's non alcoholic! They have tapas so we ordered a few different things. I wouldn't rush back here, the food was OK but the insanely slow service and boiling temperature inside the restaurant made my experience less than satisfactory.
Ola E.
One of my favorite restaurants. Service is always amazing. Great drinks, great food. I love the outdoor seating during the warmer months, so cute.
Alexander P.
I like this place. It really does remind me of a tapas bar in Madrid. With the dim yellow light bulbs, the rouges colors as ambiance. The bar. The food was pretty good decent enough- I had the paella- I had to wait for that. Pretty good/. It was not Madrid level but close. Worth the visit just don't go over board.
Annie Erbacher
The food and drinks were amazing and the service was top notch. I will happily come back and try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raspberry Tres Leches, Stuffed Portobello, Tacos, Croquetas De Bacalao, Camarones Al Diablo, Croque Monsieur
Swung by for a quick bite while I was in town and had a great time with my girlfriend! Amazing food, great ambiance and amazing service. Will definitely come back! ( Try the Paella you wont regret it)
Jon Patterson
Great service with exceptional foodThe Paella was a revelationHighly recommended, can't wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Stew, Croquetas De Bacalao, Camarones Al Diablo, Cassolette De Champignons
Noor H.
Delicious and authentic Spanish cuisine. My husband and I look forward to our date nights at this hidden gem in the heart of Milford, Connecticut. The owner is the sweetest and most hands-on person and always stops by your table to make sure everything was up to standard. A Milford staple!
James LaGuardia
Admittedly I have never made it past the tapas/starters, but they are so good... Can't blame me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaoru S
I went to this place with my friend, but I could not find anything I want to eat. Food was good though.
Been coming here irregularly for years. Casual atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious meals. If you are EVER in downtown Milford, you have to make this one of your stops.
One of Milford's best downtown restaurants. Many tapas and entrees to choose from and don't forget to pay attention to the nightly specials, they are remarkable. Sometimes I go there just for a glass of wine and David's au gratin potatoes- to die for! The outside eating area makes you feel like you are in Barcelona, Portugal or the south of France. Staff is very accommodating, Juan and Meaghan are our favorites!
This place never disappoints. Food is always great and I love the ambiance. We had a few of the small plates: peppers stuffed with short rib, grilled calamari and sweet potato and goat cheese croquettes. Would definitely recommend!!
Delicious meal! We recently returned from a trip to Barcelona and we’re trying to recreate some of the excellent meals we had there a bit closer to home. El Barrio fit that perfectly- we really enjoyed the tapas and paella out on their intimate patio. A truly delicious meal- we will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella
To start the food was very tasty. Everything we tried was packed with flavor, really incredible. Drinks were nice & strong just how I like them! They had some fun cocktail options which was great. They sat us outside which was a fun atmosphere besides the fact your tables were less than an arms length away from the next table. You were practically in everyone's conversation just because you had to be. Taking off a couple points for the odd greeting I had at the host station where a man asked me if my date & I were "going to actually speak to each other" & "if we wanted separate tables". It was definitely in a joking way but the joke kept continuing on with weird comments for over a minute. One or two jokes funny, after that it started to get weird. If i'm basing it just off the food & drinks I would deff eat here again.
Diamond in the rough. Charming ambiance, like you're in Europe. Great staff, welcoming with matching food. Completely recommend.
Went for dinner last night with my friend and yes it's July and it's hot outside but come on! No AC inside! I was sweating out entire meal. Service was SO SLOW. I ordered a Shirley temple that took forever for come out. It's non alcoholic! They have tapas so we ordered a few different things. I wouldn't rush back here, the food was OK but the insanely slow service and boiling temperature inside the restaurant made my experience less than satisfactory.
One of my favorite restaurants. Service is always amazing. Great drinks, great food. I love the outdoor seating during the warmer months, so cute.
I like this place. It really does remind me of a tapas bar in Madrid. With the dim yellow light bulbs, the rouges colors as ambiance. The bar. The food was pretty good decent enough- I had the paella- I had to wait for that. Pretty good/. It was not Madrid level but close. Worth the visit just don't go over board.
The food and drinks were amazing and the service was top notch. I will happily come back and try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raspberry Tres Leches, Stuffed Portobello, Tacos, Croquetas De Bacalao, Camarones Al Diablo, Croque Monsieur
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Swung by for a quick bite while I was in town and had a great time with my girlfriend! Amazing food, great ambiance and amazing service. Will definitely come back! ( Try the Paella you wont regret it)
Great service with exceptional foodThe Paella was a revelationHighly recommended, can't wait to go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Stew, Croquetas De Bacalao, Camarones Al Diablo, Cassolette De Champignons
Delicious and authentic Spanish cuisine. My husband and I look forward to our date nights at this hidden gem in the heart of Milford, Connecticut. The owner is the sweetest and most hands-on person and always stops by your table to make sure everything was up to standard. A Milford staple!
Admittedly I have never made it past the tapas/starters, but they are so good... Can't blame me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to this place with my friend, but I could not find anything I want to eat. Food was good though.