El Tardeo

I wish I could be more polite, but my review can be summed up with one word: Avoid.
One star for a very kind manager, one star for cheap wine. Everything else is doughnuts.
Our order came out completely wrong and at the wrong intervals over a long period of time, which was annoying. The guacamole was brown (meaning not fresh) and served with nacho chips sourced from a grocery store bag (really? I mean, really?!), which was disappointing.
Definitely avoid the «spreadable chorizo». What the eff is that? It is a tragedy on so many levels. First, one order is one cracker. Second, each cracker is $ 6. Third, it is the single worst thing I have tasted in Singapore, for real. So that’s quite a statement.
I did like their salad, though. So get that, fo sho. But I hope you don’t go there unless there is a more compelling reason other than you are hungry.

Good variety of drinks and Spanish Tapas at affordable prices accompanied by great energy from the crew and bartenders. Highly recommended to drop by when in the area!

El Tardeo is the new Spanish kid on the block, situated just steps away from a perennial favorite. This could be good because you get customers who are looking for a similar cuisine but possibly also not that great because everyone will definitely compare.
The thing about El Tardeo that sets it apart is that the food is affordable. Many of the Spanish tapas places charge an arm and a leg but El Tardeo is definitely not going down that path. Their tapas are between $ 4 – 6. They are quite small plates so be prepared to order more than you normally would. And about the food. I found the dishes rather average and struggled to find a dish that I really liked. So that was rather disappointing.
And on the the drinks. I cannot help but compare their sangria to the ones served just next door. The sangria is slightly cheaper at $ 14 but it’s a smaller glass, with less fruits and just didn’t taste that great. The draft beer is well priced though. And they do quite a few wines by the glass.
The service staff were clearly trying their best and I think they worked quite well together for a new restaurant.
I am giving them 3.5 stars! I think in terms of the quality of food, there is room for improvement. And hopefully they can improve as they continue to operate. As they are really fairly inexpensive, I would recommend trying this place out.