Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 294-3061
- Specialties:
- Small Plates
- Hours:
- Mon 5 pm- 10pm , Tue-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm , Sat 5pm-11pm , Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante – by Maren Dougherty
In Short
Under the black awning is a clean-cut, streamlined interior with a light wood decor and fresh flowers on top of each table. Couples and young groups of friends pass around plates of hot and cold tapas. Dishes range from the standard-chicken in mushroom sauce-to the inventive- ravioli with salmon blue cheese cream. For an adventure, gamble with the "assorted tidbits on toothpicks" menu item.
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Insider Tips
When to GoFind tapas and sangria specials at the daily happy hour from 5-7pm.
ParkingStowing the car is a challenge anywhere near University Ave. Aim for a spot in the pay lot across the street on 4th Ave.
The ExtrasLove that painting? You can take it home; most of the artwork in the restaurant is for sale.
User Reviews for Tapas Picasso Spanish Restaurante
07/15/2007 Posted by helogirl77
I have been here several times and have always been pleased. I always manage to just miss happy hour (generally I get there around 8pm on weekdays), so there are no crowds and the owner has always been my server. I have been with just one person and with a group and the service and quality of the food never varies. I have tried most things on the menu and all have been VERY good. Definitely try the roasted garlic... if it's not too busy he will squeeze all of the garlic out for you so you don't miss a morsel! The paella is awesome and the little chorizos are very yummy. It's a great way to try a bunch of spanish food without feeling like you are committed to an entire meal if you don't care for something. The owner loves to chat about Spain and his wife and her AMAZING cooking. I would try very hard to go on an off-peak time or get to happy hour right at 5 to ensure the best service. The culture of Spain (and most countries in Europe) view eating as an event... not to be rushed. So if you don't expect lighting service and want to enjoy a pitcher of sangria and conversation with those around you, this is a great place to go!
Pros: great way to taste a lot of foods from Spain, food is presented well and tastes great
Cons: parking... luckily my friend lives within walking distance and I park at her place.
04/02/2007 Posted by dravia
After a beautiful Sunday at Balboa Park my fianceé took me to Tapas Picasso on 4th just South of Washington. The ambience was perfect for us with deep colored paintings on the walls, Spanish guitar music playing in the back ground and a soft golden light that filled the room. Our waiter was Julio and he was very attentive and polite. There was only one other couple there and another followed us in soon after. Julio brought out some bread, four slices had been dipped with tomato and olive oil and the other four sices were bare. These were accompanied by a creamy garlic infused spread/dip that was, for us divinely complemented by the lamb in a spicy sauce that was brought out first. This was served with saffron rice and it all just seemed to melt in our mouths. We also ordered the Palea a la Valencia which included saffron rice with peas, shrimp, mussels and chicken (along with several herbs) and we ordered the Chicken in Plum sauce. Both dishes were divine - the flavors blended all so well. The Palea was flavorful with out being fishy and the Plum sauce was sublte and rich - just enough flavor to complement everything else we had tasted. We also had a lovely Sangria to wash away all those rich flavors. We sat there afterwards just letting the food settle and chatting and unfortunatley had to decline the coffee and dessert from being stuffed. We will definitley visit again to savor the rest of their dishes and have at this point even contemplated using them for our wedding.
Cons: Parking is hard to find and can be pricy.
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