Mar Martinez de Saavedra
+5
I am Spanish, and I was tired of phony 'tapas' places in Victoria, with watery sangrias, and well...'wannabes.'
Then, a friend told me about this place. I called and spoke with Tomas, owner. He confirmed he was from Spain (Galicia region). I tried the food. I LOVED it!
And I totally recommend this place!! There is no other place like it (for now) in the GVA.
I don't just come here because I love the staff, or the space is warm and inviting. I come here because I often miss the short time I spent in Spain. This is a real Spanish eatery. Seasonal Padrones peppers, fried or pickled fish, Spanish tortilla, great sausage, excellent cheese, beautiful jamon, and lots of pork fat if you know the right questions to ask. Johnny and Tomas run one of Victoria's little gems and you should check it if you haven't already.
Enjoyed my meal here quite a bit. Sangria was on special so how can you go wrong? The food here tastes fresh and yummy. Not quite as flavourful as some other Spanish tapas in the city but still good. The lemon tart I had for dessert was definitely the highlight of the meal. Will be going back to try the lunch sammies for sure.
We wanted to try this tapa place because of the reviews. We went on a Sat. night and the place was empty when we arrived. We're seated upstairs and had the whole place for ourselves. Between the 3 of us, we ordered patatas bravas, chorizo & honey, pollo au vin, paella and finished with churros. I probably would have enjoyed the meal more had I not spent a year living in Barcelona, and imho, the tapas at Chorizo & Co. are lacking the colour and the big Spanish flavour punch.
To give C&C another try, I went back with a friend, for lunch this time. My friend ordered the tortilla and a salad and I had the calamari bocadillo. The calamari was tender, but after a few bites, it just got very boring and dry .
Will I go back? To Spain, definitely YES. To Chorizo & Co.? hmm, maybe.
Note that after 5pm, this place becomes a tapas place, and the lunch sandwich menu (listed here) is not served.
But even though we got tapas instead of sandwiches as planned, it was very good.
Best menu item: the fried potatoes. Then the chorizo. Chicken liver was pretty good. Stuffed peppers were good. Meat plate was okay. Mussels were average. Meat balls were kind of dry.
Portion sizes were good for the price. Decent wine and beer selection.
Ambiance was nice. A little dark, but that's what they're going for.
Service was average. Maybe our server was new, but she didn't really seem to know what was going on. Kind of blunt too, but overall nice.
Would go again.
Edit: Went a few more times. Once for lunch. The sandwiches are fine, but a bit too salty. Again for dinner. Chorizo and the potatoes were still excellent. Other tapas items were good but not that good.
Love Sandwiches and Coffee. I've been here several times for lunch. I usually have the Chorizo or the Calamari Sandwich. They are both delicious. A bit on the large size, but I always manage to eat it all. Very friendly staff.
So good.... I have tried several menu items (chorizo sandwhich, calamari sandwhich, ) and everything has been delightful. The atmosphere is modern & minimalistic and service is warm & friendly. Can't wait to go back.
Delicious. The breakfast sandwich is amazing. Simple and sooooo delicious!!
Bueno. Authentic spanish food and friendly owner. They are installing a big tv for the world cup in Brasil, to watch during lunch hours. Try the Pan con tomate, Calamares, La mancha, and churros!
GO SPAIN
Wow. I dream of their sandwiches! Delicious!
Great Authentic Food. We tried this place for the first time on a Saturday night - we heard their tapas were amazing and we left there feeling the same way! We tried one of everything (and two of some things!) on the menu as it all sounded great...the empenada was delicious, as were the croquettes, cheese selection and of course the chorizo! The selection of beers and wine are from Spain, which helped make it feel like an authentic Spanish dining experience. The service was excellent - water glasses were never empty, our server was knowledgeable about the food, and nice to chat with. An all-round fabulous night out with friends where we could enjoy good food & drinks in a relaxed atmosphere!
I've been so excited to try this place and it didn't disappoint! It was a tough decision but I decided to try the first item on the menu board, the chorizo sandwich. Perfectly seasoned sausage with all the trimmings (but not too much) on a soft portuguese bun, SO good. For under 10$ too!
This Mediterranean styled tapa bistro seems to be a hidden gem at a time when many sub-standard restaurants are requiring paid reservations and add restrictions to your time to enjoy being out. Not here. Rich flavoured food, and a great selections of drinks. We had the grilled cauliflower, grilled Humboldt squid, special spot prawn dumplings, dry aged chorizo (it’s in the name - just order some!) and churros. He had a couple HH wines for $6 and cocktails. This is a restaurant you should put on repeat!
Stopped here for some small bites and a drink during happy hour. The food was so delicious. The morcilla bombs were my favorite. Our bartender (and the owner) was friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back
Had a great dinner experience sitting at the bar. Had the happy hour tapas & drinks AND the Sable Fish fresh sheet special.
We’ll be back!!
Had a great meal here with my family. Everyone had something different and the groans of pleasure came from all of us. From the hamburger to the paella, the mussels to the pork belly, this restaurant exceeded all expectations. It’s small, intimate, warm, inviting and the service was excellent. I’m so glad for this wonderful restaurant! Try it. You won’t be disappointed.
One of the top restaurants in Victoria! Unique menu with amazingly perfect flavor profiles. Great for a special date night or just a a casual dinner out. The staff are very friendly and very knowledgeable with food and wine pairings. 100% recommend - it is definitely my go to spot to impress friends and family!
First of all the bartender was fantastic. Cocktails were phenomenal, you can tell there’s care put into them. Didn’t catch his name but he was there Friday night. Food was solid enough, menu was inspired but execution didn’t quite match it’s ambition or price. Surprisingly the chorizo itself wasn’t very good, tough and dry. Great atmosphere and great drinks though, perfect for an afternoon cocktail.
We enjoyed our dinner at chorizo and co. Calamari as appetizer were tasty with fresh ingredients. We had to order some extra bread.
We then ordered the large paella and the plate was huge. It was topped with large amount of fresh fish and calamari steak, very nicely seared. The paella dish was a bit wet (too much sauce) but we enjoyed it. We had no stomach left for dessert... Maybe next time!
This place deserves all the stars! Our food was delicious not to mention presentation was quite impressive. The owner was so super kind and came to talk to us about our dishes and to ensure we had everything we needed. He even went so far as coming to our table answer a question I had about our drinks. Chorizo and co is such a fantastic little spot to have a nice date night. A huge bonus is that meals are made to share so you can get a bit of everything! He also mentioned that veggies (and possibly meat) is farm to table. Anyways this was a 10/10 and we will be coming back.
Great food. I had a grilled Humboldt squid and roasted potatoes for starter. The grilled Humboldt squid was terrific, neither chewey nor too fishy at all. The starter with potatoes was also great. Staff was kind. Want to try other dishes on my next visit.
This place should always be busy! Love this spot tucked in on fort street. As a local, this spot is always at the top of the list whether for a glass of wine and a snack, or the full dinner experience. The food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent. I love the squid which often changes in accompaniments but is always amazing, and the paella is a great one for sharing. The cocktail and wine options make decisions easy. I always start with a cava!
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