Wonderful meal on the canal. Fun tapas and wine with great service and fabulous Cuban music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morris
This was our second visit to Tapas Papa Frita in Old Town Scottsdale. We brought a friend who had never been there before. Our second visit was equally excellent to our first about one year ago. We opted for the 'Best of Chef' (we had the 'Of the Earth' previously). Each of the tapas selections were elegantly prepared and presented then followed by the complex and flavorful paella. Because we saved room for dessert, there was paella to take home for the next day! Shared Crema Catalana and Brazo Gitano rounded out our meal. As a grand finale, we were entertained by a masterful Flamenco dancer and musicians. Can't wait to return.
Stephen C
Food is overrated and over priced for what you receive. Seems to be more and more common problem. Service was ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
A Car
Can be pricy but very good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry Teresa H
We had a great dinner. The chef sampler was perfect! George was our server and he took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sherrie carson
GREAT food & service! Very romantic evening along the canal in the evening. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary
Really nice experience with the Spanish music and flamenco dancing. 2 x Chefs special tapas choice was good to share between 3 people people.
Kaare
The food was overcooked and inedible. Our waiter took it off the bill but at the end it was just not worth coming back. The first time we went we loved it, but after this time we will not.
Jill Jones
We had a wonderful experience at Tapas Fridas! The food was absolutely delicious, we shared several tapas-style dishes, including the lamb chops, ahi tuna, and bacon-wrapped stuffed dates, and every bite was exceptional. We finished with a flavorful, perfectly cooked paella that was the highlight of the night. We sat on the patio with a beautiful view of the Scottsdale waterfront, such a great atmosphere for a relaxing evening. The restaurant is also very accessible, with a convenient ramp for wheelchairs and plenty of space inside to move comfortably. Highly recommend Tapas Fridas for amazing food, a warm ambiance, and a thoughtful dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mireya
This restaurant is beautiful and you can enjoy the flamenco dancing. However, the lack of sound boards makes the place extremely loud. To talk, you have to shout. We couldn't hear the guitar playing from where we were seated. The food was very good but on the salty side. Service was ok for the number of people they were serving. Overall, we had a good time.
Loved the atmosphere and tapas. Paella was ok, not great. Restaurant delivered the wrong paella to us 2x. They got it right on 3rd try. They were busy but they should have delivered correct order first time.
Jerome King
Food was exceptional with fresh ingredients you could taste with every bite. The protein in each dish was cooked to perfection and the rice was prepared excellently. The paella was amazing both with and without the aioli added to it. I’ll happily be back! Visit Tapeo for your paella craving! And if you haven’t had paella before Tapeo will change your life! Portion sizes are generous, seasoning is balanced and not overwhelming, and I felt like I got my money’s worth in terms of protein and portion size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaun Collins
Great Service. Great people working to create an experience. Food was mediocre but good. Apps came out luke warm and the paella was salty. Guessing the cook smokes. Id come back, give it a second chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gabby Shpirer
We stumbled upon Tapeo Paella after a massage at the Four Seasons and what a surprise! The aroma pulled us in, and the seafood paella blew us away, packed with flavor and loaded with fresh seafood, without any aftertaste. Funny enough, I’d just started following them a few weeks ago and didn’t expect to run into them like this. Great food, great vibe, absolutely worth it! Unfortunately I did not take any pictures to share
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
Shaq S
We celebrated two family birthdays at Tapas Papa Frita Spanish Restaurant, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, lively, and full of authentic Spanish charm.
The food was incredible — every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From the tapas to the paella, everything tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. You can really tell that the chefs take pride in what they do.
A special shoutout to the gentleman who took care of our table — he was absolutely amazing! Friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, he made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond to make sure our birthday celebration was memorable, and we truly appreciated his energy and professionalism.
Thank you, Papas Fritos, for an unforgettable evening filled with great food, laughter, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back soon — and we’ll be recommending you to all our friends and family! 🎉🇪🇸
Wonderful meal on the canal. Fun tapas and wine with great service and fabulous Cuban music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our second visit to Tapas Papa Frita in Old Town Scottsdale. We brought a friend who had never been there before. Our second visit was equally excellent to our first about one year ago. We opted for the 'Best of Chef' (we had the 'Of the Earth' previously). Each of the tapas selections were elegantly prepared and presented then followed by the complex and flavorful paella. Because we saved room for dessert, there was paella to take home for the next day! Shared Crema Catalana and Brazo Gitano rounded out our meal. As a grand finale, we were entertained by a masterful Flamenco dancer and musicians. Can't wait to return.
Food is overrated and over priced for what you receive. Seems to be more and more common problem. Service was ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Can be pricy but very good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great dinner. The chef sampler was perfect! George was our server and he took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREAT food & service! Very romantic evening along the canal in the evening.
Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice experience with the Spanish music and flamenco dancing. 2 x Chefs special tapas choice was good to share between 3 people people.
The food was overcooked and inedible. Our waiter took it off the bill but at the end it was just not worth coming back. The first time we went we loved it, but after this time we will not.
We had a wonderful experience at Tapas Fridas! The food was absolutely delicious, we shared several tapas-style dishes, including the lamb chops, ahi tuna, and bacon-wrapped stuffed dates, and every bite was exceptional. We finished with a flavorful, perfectly cooked paella that was the highlight of the night.
We sat on the patio with a beautiful view of the Scottsdale waterfront, such a great atmosphere for a relaxing evening. The restaurant is also very accessible, with a convenient ramp for wheelchairs and plenty of space inside to move comfortably.
Highly recommend Tapas Fridas for amazing food, a warm ambiance, and a thoughtful dining experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is beautiful and you can enjoy the flamenco dancing. However, the lack of sound boards makes the place extremely loud. To talk, you have to shout. We couldn't hear the guitar playing from where we were seated. The food was very good but on the salty side. Service was ok for the number of people they were serving. Overall, we had a good time.
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Loved the atmosphere and tapas. Paella was ok, not great. Restaurant delivered the wrong paella to us 2x. They got it right on 3rd try. They were busy but they should have delivered correct order first time.
Food was exceptional with fresh ingredients you could taste with every bite. The protein in each dish was cooked to perfection and the rice was prepared excellently. The paella was amazing both with and without the aioli added to it. I’ll happily be back! Visit Tapeo for your paella craving! And if you haven’t had paella before Tapeo will change your life! Portion sizes are generous, seasoning is balanced and not overwhelming, and I felt like I got my money’s worth in terms of protein and portion size.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Service. Great people working to create an experience. Food was mediocre but good. Apps came out luke warm and the paella was salty. Guessing the cook smokes. Id come back, give it a second chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We stumbled upon Tapeo Paella after a massage at the Four Seasons and what a surprise! The aroma pulled us in, and the seafood paella blew us away, packed with flavor and loaded with fresh seafood, without any aftertaste. Funny enough, I’d just started following them a few weeks ago and didn’t expect to run into them like this. Great food, great vibe, absolutely worth it!
Unfortunately I did not take any pictures to share
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
We celebrated two family birthdays at Tapas Papa Frita Spanish Restaurant, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, lively, and full of authentic Spanish charm.
The food was incredible — every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From the tapas to the paella, everything tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. You can really tell that the chefs take pride in what they do.
A special shoutout to the gentleman who took care of our table — he was absolutely amazing! Friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, he made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond to make sure our birthday celebration was memorable, and we truly appreciated his energy and professionalism.
Thank you, Papas Fritos, for an unforgettable evening filled with great food, laughter, and top-notch service. We’ll definitely be back soon — and we’ll be recommending you to all our friends and family! 🎉🇪🇸
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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