Tapagria

Had a girls night here and it was a pleasant atmosphere with an open concept. Open kitchen, high ceilings.
The waitress we had was very polite and friendly. It took us a while to order, since I was busy looking at Unilocal reviews to see what was good to order. I wanted to try a little of each, but there was only 3 of us, and we definitely wanted to try one of the paellas.
We ordered the smoked eggplant. This had a bit of cream cheese, and some sundried tomato (I believe), it had a really nice Smokey flavour and piled high.
Tried the shishito peppers. This was interesting with a white sauce on top that added some tang. The peppers were sweet, some had a small kick, but definitely not spicy like jalapeños. It was a nice finger food to munch on.
Also had the jamon wrapped dates. This really had a nice sweet flavour from the dates, but a Smokey maple syrup flavour from the bacon. My friends weren’t sure if they like dates, but we gave it a try, and they really enjoyed the mixture of flavours.
We ordered the paella Tapagria. This had a mixture of seafood and Chorizo. The shrimp were large in size, the mussles and clams were meaty. My friend has an allergic reaction when she has seafood that is not fresh, but this seafood was really fresh! The rice was well seasoned. The Chorizo were cut a little too thin, it was like a crunchy chip.
To end it off we had the Spanish toast. And yes! It’s very good. The crisp of torched sugar on top, with a soft toast soaked in custard!
I’m interested to come back on Tuesday for their buck a shuck oysters! Plus to try many other tapas on their menu!

This place is amazing. One of a kind in Markham!
The service is really good. Kind, knowledgeable service in a bustling, massive restaurant space. When you walk in, you immediately smell the delicious aroma of roasting meat, garlic, etc. And it really opens up the appetite!
Highlights include their jambon de iberico which utilizes pigs fed a special diet of acorns, creating a nuttier flavour in the fat of the ham, as well as their juicy yet tender calamari (Not rubbery or chewy at all, but still great smoky char and squid flavour). Their double bone marrow is worth a mention with its buttery savoury flavour!
Their big plates are more expensive, but their pork chop is succulently fat and moist. Worth a shot! The next time I go, I’m going to try their ribeye and their paella! Be warned though, these are big, rich meals, so bring friends to try more things.
PS — Their dessert, the Spanish toast, is a must try! Brioche bun is soaked in custard overnight and then the result is crème-​bruled. Decadence, creaminess, and sweetness all in one! One of the best desserts I’ve had in recent memory.

This place is definitely different from many other restaurants in this area. Not really the large franchise places, or the ayce variety. But it definitely had that large franchise feel, but not exactly the same.
In coming in it looks big, and it’s busy, just not like line out the door busy. It has high ceilings, a bar to the right with one TV. Atop the bar is what looks like décor cages but is fact storage. You got your cold room in back with cured meats hanging. Then this odd open preparation are where the cured meats are cut.
So if you a couple people, order the paella immediately as it takes a long time. Then look at the tapas or order sangria.
As for the tapas, we tried quite a few, won’t name them all bit what I remember.
Pintxos: basically it’s bruschetta made with different toppings. The best was the smoked eggplant.
Shishito peppers, not quite too hot be beware of the top where the seeds exist as there still is a punch.
Jamon Iberico: before you order ask for the detailed in the difference. At least for our waiter the explanation was great. The subtle flavor of acorn was very much apparent.
Paella de tapagria: served on a skillet it’s very hot temperature when it comes out. The flaw to this, and I’m not sure if it’s always the case is it tasted a bit burnt. There were definitely some burnt remnants in there. Tasted decent but just not the greatest.
All in all I think it still is pretty good. But when you advertise this paella, it better be stellar.

The ambiance was good, the music and lighting takes you out of Markham. Our server was nice and the food came pretty fast. The food itself was mediocre though, and the paella was kind of dry. I definitely recommend the Spanish toast for dessert, it was the best thing we ate!

Went to this place with high expectations, heard a lot of great reviews read a lot of great reviews, and so i called in a large group of friends to book this restaurant, we had a party of 18. on a friday night. At first when i called, they told me they can’t accommodate us at 7:00 and could only do it at 8:15. i thought at first this was because the restaurant was full, and so they had to arrange tables, since we were such a large table. However i found out very quickly this was not true, as one of my friends arrived early at around 7:30 and saw that the place was a ghost town. Basically they didn’t want us to occupy their spacing of seats, so that they can sit more people for their «Busy» time at 7:00 — 7:30. This signaled me to what the rest of the night would be like. full of lofty promises and below expectations results.
Our group ordered quite a bit of tapas. we had the spanish meatball, the skirt steak, quite a few platters. and others. Now Tapas i understand are supposed to be small. but usually that is because they at least provide some form of quality and experience to wow. Well this place did neither, their food wasn’t bad, don’t get me wrong. but it was not worth the price. the food was average at best, and the price they charged, and the food delivered you expected a premium taste, however i can honestly say plenty of spanish restaurants do a better job. We are extremely disappointed, in all the tapas, there wasn’t any that stood out as great. only average. the desert was also ridiculously small for the price to the point were we were wondering are they just trying to gouge at this point.
the paella was the only thing that was group portion, and even then it was not spectacular. i heard so many good things about it, and also the long wait time that they told us it would take. i thought this must be something special. Turns out, once again, disappointing, it is average, not good, not great, just average.
With the average food, i would usually 3 star this place however their raised expectations, and the fact that this place literally lied to our faces for reservations and forced us to come at a later time for no reason other than being greedy, has made me write this place off forever as a disappointment.
overall i cannot recommend this to anyone, but i understand why people wish it was good as its the only spanish restaurant in the area.

Genuinely surprised by this place. It’s a lot more spacious than I in Italy thought and the atmosphere is very lively and comfortable. Some of the tables near the middle are a bit too close together for my comfort, but otherwise a great setup.
I was expecting the menu to consists of more items, but it seems like I was ordering almost everything as there are limited choices. To their credit, they did have chef specials which were not on the menu. The staff were quite friendly and offered a few items which were off the menu.
Had a chance to try out their bone marrow here and I must say it was my favourite part of the meal. It was very soft and flavourful. This needs to be a part of their permanent menu!

Prepare to empty your wallet here for their delicate tapas and fancy dishes.
Lovely décor, very modern and comfortable. Perfect for a date or a family gathering. Their menu is pretty clear and concise. After our server had settled us in with a bottle of red, she immediately asked if we were planning to order paella since it’ll take 40mins. That was a nice gesture however, it was kind of odd when she left my friend in an awkward silence and gave him a strange stare with an «are-​you-​kidding me?» look on her face when he asked what paella was. (Um.rude?) Thankfully, I knew and saved us from the tensuion and awkwardness… Anyway, here’s what we ordered:
— Angus Tartare: Flavour, flavour, FLAVOUR! A good portion of meat served. Very tender and fresh. Every bite will get your tastebuds dancing and I ain’t exaggerating.
— Seared Foie Gras: PHENOMENAL! The foie gras melts in your mouth like butter and that pairing of sweetness provokes an organsm in your mouth. OUF! This bad boy is such a tease… you’ve been warned.
— Foie Gras Pâté: Very similar in taste to the seared foie gras. The savoury and sweetness combo is still here. Only difference is that the foie gras isn’t buttery in taste but rather smooth and «creamy».
— Venison Carpaccio: Similar to beef tataki but more gamy in taste. Don’t know how else I can describe it but nonetheless, it was tasty!
— Double Roasted Bone Marrow: If you’ve ever had bone marrow in the past. it tastes just like that but with a heck ton of oil. If you haven’t, it just tastes like tendon/​fat that’s been overcooked and drenched in oil. Very bland as the marrow doesn’t really have a taste and there wasn’t much of it… I mean, it is bone marrow we’re talking about here. The roasted aspect of it didn’t add much to the taste. I believe it’s more for its presentation and enticement factor.
— Artisanal Meat Selection: A variety of meats along with two dips and pickled veges. Nice little snack to munch on as a starter for your meal or at the end of your meal over a glass of wine or two.
Very impressed with the presentation and quality of food. Service was exceptional aside from that considerate gesture that turned into awkwardness. It is quite pricey here but, dining here once in awhile is acceptable.

Only a baby shower brunch for a friend would have me heading North to Markham on a sunny Saturday at Tapagria!
The shower host had booked one of the private rooms in the restaurant — it was the perfect size and beautifully decorated.
We were offered sangria (boozy and non-​boozy). I opted for the non-​boozy and it was delish… very refreshing, tangy with hints of grapefruit.
Once our guest of honor arrived, we ordered from the Tapagria brunch menu. I went with the Huevos Benedict — it came with 2 poached eggs atop an English muffin and serrano ham with a small kale salad on the side. Great dish but paled in comparison to the dish that was ordered next to me — the Farmers Plate — which came with ample meats (maple bacon and sausages — I think 4 pieces each) plus potatoes, salads and eggs! What a feast!
While waiting for our brunch meals, Tapagria brought us some complimentary salted cod croquetas to try which were delightfully deep-​fried.
Our meal ended with a spectacular wooden board of desserts — churros with dipping sauce, cheese cake, and Spanish French Toast!
Service was super friendly and engaging. Our two waiters kept our sangria and water glasses full and were attentive to personal food allergies.
Happily recommend for brunch in the area and will have to come back to try the dinner tapas menu!

Came here on a Friday night, and almost all the tables were packed with couples. Which is understandable, given the pretty/​chic ambience and attentive service, it’s a pretty ideal date spot. Especially unexpected in Markham/​Richmond Hill; though the prices reflect the exclusivity of the venue (ie: you’d be paying the same prices for tapas in downtown Toronto).
Arguably, the food is pretty good though. Had the jamon wrapped dates (not my favourite, but a favourite of my mom & bro), foie gras pâté pintxos, double bone marrow and the Mariscos/​seafood paella.
My pick for the night would probably be the foie pâté pintxos, a creamy and generous dollop of pâté on two small slices of baguette toast.
I’d say skippable was the double bone marrow. Though tasty, it’s not a lot of marrow once you’ve scraped it out of the two luge bones.
The paella was fragrant and brought out the seafood flavours without fishy tastes, but I think I could’ve opted for a more basic paella without missing too much.
A couple tips:
— The apps will come out almost immediately; if you plan on getting paella I recommend putting in the order first, then go through the menu again at your leisure and order the apps & pintxos. Otherwise you’ll have a pretty large gap between the courses
— One paella will feed about 3 adults (if you also add 1 – 2 small plates per person)

It’s strange to find a restaurant like Tapagria in Richmond Hill– this restaurant looks like something that should’ve opened on King West downtown. That said, I do appreciate an extra, fancier option in this area as a contrast to the usual Asian restaurants that I frequently patronize.
For a party of 4, we ordered a bunch of tapas to share. True to tapas– standards, the portions were small, great for sharing! However seeing that most dishes range from ~$ 6-​$ 12, it could add up quickly if you come with a hungry crowd.
I was most excited for the much hyped about paella. We splurged for the seafood paella ($ 52) with bomba rice, lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, saffron, and peas. It definitely wasn’t the best paella that I’ve ever had, but it was delicious and satisfying nevertheless.
Desserts were a little disappointing. We shared 3 desserts, but none stood out and most of it was overly sweet. I would opt to skip next time.
But all in all, I had a good dining experience. It is a little pricey for Richmond Hill (compared to all the Chinese options around), but I would come back for special occasions.

I came here a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I really enjoyed my first visit at this new uptown Spanish tapas restaurant located in Markham where go4tea used to be! There is a pretty good selection of hot and cold tapas and pintxos to choose from, but in the end we decided to try the grilled octopus, double roasted bone marrow, paella de mariscos; and shared a pitcher of the original sangria.
It was my first time trying this stuff but I must say, the bone marrow was very delicious. It was served with 3 slices of toast and was overall very flavourful, buttery, and probably one of my highlights of the night. Octopus was quite flavourful and chewy as well. The overall presentation of the paella was quite great and quite tasty with decent amounts of seafood. The portions are okay for sharing. Rice had a pretty good al dente texture. For dessert I tried the crème catalana. The crème catalana was not my favourite as the custard was little too liquidy and the lemon zest flavour was a little too strong. I have heard great things about the Spanish toast though which was also recommended by the waitor so will try it next time :)
Overall the ambience was awesome with a great vibe. It is very spacious with comfortable seating areas, dimly lit with brick walls, good music and nice décor. (Would be cool if it had Gaudi vibe too). The waiters were very helpful and friendly and surprised my friend with a birthday cake on the house!
Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back

Sometimes, when you eat out a lot like I do (like many of us do) meals start to blend together, one thing tastes like another, one restaurant gets confused with another, it all becomes a blur. I must admit I’ve sort of been in this funk lately thinking «Oh great another gastro-​pub duck infused, blah blah blah» — I’m FAT OK!
Then yesterday happened, I’ve read the reviews, re-​grammed, and tweeted about Tapagria (the fusion of Spanish Tapas and Sangria — get it), but then I visited… and wow. Hello suburbs? Yes, it’s downtown big city dining with big city flavours — north of hwy 401 for once!
Walking into Tapagria the space is huge and incredibly well designed merging together classical elements, custom design pieces and a little flair for industrial design with exposed brick, metal work and wood elements. A massive dining room, two private dining rooms, a wrap around kitchen for hot tapas prep, a private bar area and another kitchen for colder tapas prep. There is something to watch in every corner of this place.
Took a seat at a booth and was going to go in on a Sangria but realized the price was for pitchers (I’m ambitious with my booze, just not when driving) so instead I reviewed the menu and saw they had a bolded Cocktail menu and right at the top and Old fashioned. Good lord! Could it be so? It was. it was! A maple infused old fashioned perfectly balanced so as to not be too alcohol forward, too sweet or too bitter.
Best Old Fashioned in Markham — you read it right here folks.
I was starved by the end of the drink and decided it was time to order some eats. Lesson learned never do Tapas alone… you order too much, feel bad, try to eat it all, enjoy every bite, go home and want to die. But die happy non-​the-​less! Here is each item I ordered and my thoughts on each.
COLD TAPAS
KALE CAULIFLOWER SALAD w/​truffle oil $ 4. Really enjoyed how fresh this dish was, the kale was perfectly prepared and softned, and the cauliflower was actually enjoyable (I normally dislike that veg). My only personal pref was a little less truffle oil but when can you really have too much. Generous portion for the price — dish finished 4.5÷5
PINTXOS (think of these as a Spanish version of bruschetta except with different toppings on the bread. 2 pieces/​order)
SMOKED EGGPLANT sour cream, tomato $ 5. You could taste the smoke in this, perfect in every way. A MUST HAVE — dish finished ⁵⁄₅
FOIE GRAS PÂTÉ served w/​truffle oil, mango $ 10. Extremely rich but also the marriage of the mango sweetness and the richness of the foie was amazing — dish finished ⁵⁄₅
ANGUS TARTARE angus tenderloin, truffle $ 10. A healthy heaping portion of Angus beef tartar atop the bread. Beautifully seasoned, clean finish. dish finished ⁵⁄₅
NOTE: Some might argue the higher price of the Foie and Angus but I implore you to remember these are super premium ingredients and thus come with a premium price point. I felt compared to similar dishes in the city these were comparable in price but exceeded in quality and portion size.
HOT TAPAS
FRIED PORK BELLY $ 12, battered and fried. Wasn’t my favourite dish, might have been due to the fact I was getting full. However, taste was good but just not my cup of tea — did not finish ³⁄₅.
JAMÓN WRAPPED DATES $ 8. Sweet merciful crap this was like mini breakfast bites. Spice of the bacon like ham, with the sweetness from the date — almost maple syrup in flavour. Incredible — finished this (A MUST HAVE) ⁵⁄₅
DOUBLE ROASTED BONE MARROW $ 18. Huge marrow bones, beautifully seasoned and expertly cooked with plenty of pure fat to spread across your waiting crostini bread. Pure gluttony here, finished and licked the bone when no one was looking ⁵⁄₅
DESSERT
(Yeah I had dessert too, don’t you judge me… don’t you dare judge me)
SPANISH TOAST, caramelized brioche, whipped cream, sweet custard, sweet milk. I don’t know what I can say about this dish… amazing? Must have? I’m drooling while I think back on it? I’m normally not a dessert person but I would kill someone if they tried to touch my spanish toast? Yeah all of that. This is basically what happens if French Toast and English bread pudding go for a romantic weekend in the Spanish countryside… 2 – 3 days later this little baby arrives. Puts all other desserts to shame. End of story.
This was a without question my top dining experience of 2016 thus far. I know were only 1 month in but without question Tapagria is superior to all others. I’ve been doing this Unilocal game for going on 5 years and when you come across somewhere special… you share it (just don’t ask me to share my spanish toast or like tay-​tay says — «Now we got problems, And I don’t think we can solve them, You made a really deep cut, And, baby, now we got bad blood»).
Eatcrest Out

Top picks: venison capaccio, grilled skirt steak and the churros. Gold prize goes to the smoked eggplant! It had so many wonderful punches of flavour in every bite! My top picks all had moments of «oh wow that’s a nice surprise!» In every bite!
Everything all in all tasted great but the above were definitely standouts!
Only thing to look out for is to dress in your warm sweaters/​tights/​warm dresses if you’re sitting close to the door. When the door opens and the gust of wind and cold sneak in you definitely feel the draft. Otherwise, the ambiance was great and so was their featured red wine and beer. I would probably come back here and try their paellas :)

3.5 stars
It is definitely a nice addition in Markham for Spanish tapas if you don’t want to travel all the way downtown! It replaced what used to be Go For Tea up on Commerce Valley.
Tapas are great for sharing… the more people you have, the more you can try! Their booths are quite spacious and comfy! But if you’re not at a booth, seats can get a bit crowded on the floor. Servers couldn’t past through without annoyingly swiping your chair/​jacket. My major pet peeve.
Tapagria IS on the expensive side… so prepare to slurge! Typically $ 40 – 50 per person for food and drinks. Food are hit and miss. Service is, however, very attentive and friendly.
Note** If you are ordering the paella, order it right when you sit down. It takes 45 mins to make. Make sure you order the seafood one! The paella de Tapagria is too bland for my liking.
Items you must try:
— Paella de Mariscos (seafood)
— Bacon wrapped dates
— Salted cod croqueta
— Lobster salad
— Jamon de Iberico
— Spanish toast *must order* save room!!!
Items I have dilemmas with lol:
— Angus tartare… very tasty but $ 10 for 2 pieces!
— Sangria… huge selection of red and white. They are SO refreshing and tasty but is it not worth $ 30+ a pitcher? :/​
Items you can skip:
— Paella de Tapagria (meats)… get the seafood one!
— Grilled octopus… octopus itself is too bland
— Pork belly… if you’re Asian, you’ve had better 燒肉
— Kale califlower salad… quite salty
That’s my 2 cents for Tapagria. This place certainly have potential. Keep up the good work, I will be back to try again soon!

3.5 star This review is based on a lunch/​brunch experience.
Tapagria is a welcome addition in Markham. This is probably the only Spanish/​Tapas option in the area so I wish they will do well.
Love the set up! So spacious with the high ceiling. The deco is trendy and down to earth.
A little disappointed with the menu as the selection is quite limited. I don’t even see Churros on that? And wait staff never offer or ask us if we would like some dessert? CHURROS!
Sangrita ($ 9) and Spanish Coffee ($ 8) were quite standard. I am more interesting in their pitcher of different Sangria which I probably will try next time if I can get at least one more drinking mate.
Kale and Cauliflower ($ 4) and Jamon Serrano ($ 12). Love K & C but I think should just splurge on Jamon Iberico instead. Serrano just would not do it as it was really chewy and without that melt in the mouth wow factor.
Steak & Eggs ($ 18): Portion side was A-​OK. I like the touch of spiciness on the potatoes. Skirt Steak cooked medium rare can be a little chewy. I will order that again if I come with a meatlover.
I already eyeing their Tuesday $ 1 a shuck and Monday Sangria Paella Night. I think I will be back for dinner and have some CHURROS!

This place has a lot of potential. We were lured here by their oyster night special. Tuesdays oysters are a buck apiece. But only if you order a drink. (Which we would have done anyway)
The décor is beautiful. Loved the high ceilings soft lighting and gorgeous tiles along the bar area.
We got a couple of side dishes which were a little bland and oily. Would have been nice with some crusty bread but none offered.
One of the downsides was the sound system. It sounded tinny and to make matters worse they played the Macarena. I know you’re trying to be all Spanish but… No, just no.
I felt a little rushed with staff wanting to take plates away before we ate the food on them. After declining twice, they should take the hint. It’s not like there was a lineup of people waiting to get a table.
In the end, I enjoyed the oysters and white wine. That’s what we came for. But not sure it was enough to make me want to go back.

Very nice open design. Came here during lunch hours on a Friday at around 1:00pm. The place was not very busy which made service very attentive.
Skirt steak $ 8 — about the size of a smartphone (like a Samsung S6 size). Seasoned and marinated very well which made it taste pretty good but we found the meat to be very tough and chewy. It was cooked medium rare just the way I liked.
Angus tartare $ 10 — comes with two pieces. Basically seasoned raw beef diced up into small pieces and almost like a paste served on a baguette. I think this was my favourite item.
Double bone marrow $ 16 (single bone marrow is $ 12) — comes with 6 pieces of baguette. The bone marrow was very flavourful and it was like eating flavoured butter. The 2^nd bone seemed smaller and was half empty :(This is probably only the 2^nd time in my life having bone marrow like this. It was good but at a cost.
Chicken sandwich $ 16 — comes with a side salad of kale and baby tomatoes. The salad was fresh and went well with the lemony vinaigrette. The sandwich was good with mayo type sauce that was mixed in with the chicken served on a baguette type bread. If I didn’t order this sandwich I doubt I would be full since this was the only item we ordered that was an actual meal.
Crème brule $ 8 — topped with a little bit of fig. I didn’t like the figs much but the rest of crème brule is on par with others. I just wish the whole top part of the crème brule was sugar coated. This one only the centre was coated and I found it to be on the small side.
Overall, I thought the food had great flavours. The only downfall was the skirt steak being tough and chewy. Price is a bit on the high side but expected at these type of restaurants.
Solid 3.5 stars

With exposed brick walls, beautiful Spanish tiles lining the fixtures and an open kitchen, the space got a really trendy makeover from what used to be GoForTea. Definitely a great addition to the food scene in Richmond Hill to bring some authentic Spanish tapas to the area.
Thumbs up:
1) Jamon de Iberico — MAJOR highlight of the night. I recently saw a documentary of high quality Iberico cured meat made from happy Spanish pigs frolicking around the fields only eating the freshest acorns and I was SOO excited to discover they had this on the menu! $ 22 for a few good slices but it’s really worth trying.
2) Kale cauliflower salad — Super fresh kale and perfectly roasted cauliflower, the truffle oil on this was so potent and delicious.
Just okay:
1) Pintxo — Probably the most disappointing for me. We ordered the eggplant and sardines pintxos which should be crowd pleasers but from presentation to taste they were a bit lackluster.
2) Patatas bravas — Potatoes with a tomato meat sauce and one of their most popular items but the potatoes were dry even after dousing it in the sauce.
3) Paella de mariscos — For a hefty price tag of $ 52, I expected to this to be the star of the show. With lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari, the presentation was spot on but I felt they could do a better job with the flavours.
This resto seems really promising and with some tweaks I think they could make a real killing in the area. Service could definitely be more attentive as it was pretty hard to flag down our server the whole night. Hopefully the kinks will be worked soon and then I would be a happy regular.

3.5÷5
*There were two kitchens, one I assume was for cured meats/​cold tapas and the other one was for hot food.
*the price point of this restaurant is expensive compare to Markham’s standard, but not at downtown Toronto at all. These dishes were tapas so the price will add up, thus do check the menu prior to going because this ain’t going to be a cheap meal.
–Apparent Sour (Aperol, St. Germain, Lime Juice) — $ 12
in term of taste, it was the closest drink to a Whisky Sour. The drink had just enough lime juice to make a counterpoint to the St. Germain, and hint of sweetness from the Aperol to take the edge off the lime
–Foie Gras Pâté (truffle oil, mango) — $ 10
I freak out everytime I see truffle oil on the menu. It is so pungent that if the chef is not careful with it, the oil would overpower everything on the plate. With that said, I liked how they held back on the oil and the pâté was smooth and creamy, almost silky to the tongue.
–Fried Anchovies — $ 6
The anchovies were lightly battered, deliciously seasoned and topped with a house made sauce. Some people might think this is a tad bit salty, but I liked it that way and this would be perfect with a nice cold glass of beer.
–Salt Cod Croquetas — $ 10
Surprisingly enough the croquetas were not salty at all! It was a tad too dry for me and I didn’t taste that distinguish salty, fishy flavor of cod. I can’t remember what was the sauce underneath but it added a nice kick of heat to the croquetas.
–Roasted Bone Marrow — $ 12
Though the bone marrow at Black Hoof is a bit more expensive, it was way much more substantial as the one at Tapagria barely had any «meat» in it. I ended up scraping some of the sauce and herbs onto my bread and the flavor was pretty good! Very buttery and oily, in a good way.
–Hamachi Crudo — $ 14
Though I appreciated how they kept the fish pure and simple with a few ingredients, the cut of the fish was quite thick and it didn’t feel fresh at all. With that said, I liked that there was just a right amount of red chilies for heat and a few julienne slices of granny apple smith to counterpart the spices.
–Smoked Eggplant (sour cream, tomato) — $ 5
the eggplant had a really strong smoky taste and other ingredients in the dish didn’t help to offset that either. However I was surprised to see how sweet the tomato was as it was almost like eating candy.
–Special of the day: seared scallop with parsley and butter sauce with escarole — $ 21
Nothing makes me more happy than seeing a perfectly seared and glistening scallop… The scallop was buttery, semi-​sweet and melted in your mouth goodness. I don’t remember what was the purée underneath, but it complimented the scallop perfectly without overwhelming it.
–Paella de Tapagria (shrimp, chorizo, hen, mussels, jamon, octopus, peas) — $ 45
the paella takes 45 minutes to prepare, so I would suggest that you order this first.
The rice was too mushy and there was no crispy bottom, aka. soccarat. All the components tasted great on its own but together as a whole, the paella was a bit dull and bland in my opinion. I also felt the flavor of the seafood and chorizo didn’t get to seep into the rice, and a bit more seasoning would have given this paella that magical oomph.
*SECRET MENU* Mega Dessert Platter — $ 30 (included all dessert items on the menu)
–Crème Catalana
The custard had a rich and creamy texture with a nice slightly-​burnt sugar on the surface that had a nice crack once you tap on it. Although there was some caramelized orange zests (?) on the side to cut the richness of the custard, I thought the custard could have been more flavorful if some spices or lemon zest was incorporated in the mix.
–Spanish Toast
If you have a sweet tooth, you will LOVE this dessert as it was devoured by the three of us instantly. For the Spanish Toast, I believe the brioche bread was soaked in either custard or milk (it should be the latter), then pan-​fried with butter and served with dulce de leche. The end result is an amazing toast with a crispy skin on the outside and the inside just ooze out like milk!
–Churros with house sauce
Is there anything better than cinnamon sugar fried dough served with a dulce de leche sauce?!
–Pastel de Chocolate
the cake had a layer of moose in between the sponge cake whereas the previous one didn’t. The sponge cake this time was less dry and dense, and the moose really helped to lighten up the cake. I also appreciated that they added more blueberry sauce which provided the much needed acidity to cut the richness of the cake.

This is a treat, especially for richmond hill, but it sure is pricey! I’d definitely recommend going at least once though, because the food is phenomenal.
I came here last night, not really knowing what to expect because I’m not too familiar with tapas. The menu was confusing at first, until the waitress explained it to us and took her time explaining the specials. The paellas look really yummy, except we couldn’t eat it due to a shellfish allergy my friend had. That’s cool, we ventured onto a lot of the other dishes. We had bone marrow (my fave!!) + grilled steak skirt + lobster salad (only for me, again because of allergic reasons) + meat platter + angus tartare. A bunch of tapas that costed around $ 85 incl. tip. We both shared it, and I was absolutely stuffed. The waitress recommended us to get 8 – 9 tapas between 2 people in the beginning, but seriously if I did that, I would’ve bursted inside the restaurant.
The angus tartare was amazing. Extremely flavourful and they don’t skimp out on the beef.
Bone marrow was deliciously flavoured. One of them had a shitload of oil though. In fact, it created a new renewable oil resource on a plate we had.
Lobster salad was absolutely delicious. There were more veggies than lobster, but the overall taste was incredible. I think it was macadamia nuts x avocado x papaya x lettuce x other delicious stuff to make a great spicy lobster salad. Needless to say, I got filled on avocado.
Steak skirt was perfectly rare, just the way I like it. It definitely melts in your mouth.
Meat platter was not really eaten by me, but it had a bunch of interesting meats and fruits on it. It was also accompanied by some bread.
Overall, service was friendly and prompt. I don’t think we ever had an empty cup, as they kept coming around and around to fill us up with water. I’d definitely come back after being broke from christmas to try the other tapas, and hopefully a paella!