We were genuinely excited to return to La Marcha. We were visiting from out of town, and because it had been a couple of years since our last visit, my wife and I were especially looking forward to enjoying great paella and Spanish food again. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of what we remembered.
The biggest issue was hygiene and food safety. Our server repeatedly sniffled and touched his nose while taking our order and serving food, which was difficult to ignore and immediately raised concerns. On top of that, we clearly communicated that our children have nut and sesame allergies and explained the seriousness of their condition. While cross-contamination is not the issue for us, direct inclusion of those allergens absolutely is. Even with that clearly stated, my son’s Benedicto Moruna arrived with sesame garnish on the eggs.
We asked for replacement eggs, and those were eventually removed from the bill, but that did not really address the broader issue. The meal was prepared incorrectly despite a clearly communicated allergy, and it felt odd that only the replacement eggs were comped when the original dish should never have come out that way in the first place. If anything was going to be taken off the bill, it should have been his full meal.
Service also became disjointed as the meal went on. Our server told us he was ending his shift and directed us to someone else if we needed anything further. We later asked another server about replacing a coffee, and she told us coffee might no longer be available, but then never came back to close the loop. That kind of drop-off in communication only added to the frustration.
When we asked for a manager, no one was available. What made matters worse was the hostess’s response, which came across as though the situation with the allergens was somehow our fault because we had not spoken up sooner after the food arrived. That was frustrating, especially given that we had already done our part by clearly flagging the allergy in advance.
The last thing that left us uneasy was when our leftovers were taken out of sight to be boxed up. That may seem minor to some, but after everything else, it created more uncertainty and made us less comfortable about taking the food with us.
What is disappointing is that this was not about one small mistake. It was the combination of poor hygiene, a preventable allergy oversight, inconsistent service, lack of managerial support, and a dismissive response when we tried to address it. We were not looking for compensation. We simply hoped for a more careful and professional experience, especially given the restaurant’s reputation and our past positive memories there.
I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit intended, because there is a lot to like about La Marcha, but this visit left us concerned in ways that should matter to any restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Corina Munoz
Service was ok! Please make sure that what you’re going to eat is worth what you’re paying for. “Food- drink’s were not Good” yes the plates are nice and clean and elegant so are the drinks, have no complaint about it. But the taste of the food-Drinks its a No Thank you for me!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Cynthia Harbaugh
Our tennis group of 15 (booked for 11) arrived for happy hour on a Tuesday and La Marcha did a superb job handling all of us. The food, as always, was first class excellent, as is the wine. The service was spot on, especially given our large group. And they served us cheerfully. Many in our group had not been before and all agreed that they would return. I told them that the paella is divine and said they would return for that. Thank you, La Marcha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Darvish
Best atmosphere in the evenings, and excellent food. Sometimes tapas places want to dish out a large variety at the expense of quality, but these guys keep high quality and pay great attention to each plate. Lovely service as well.
Wenchao Wang
I returned after many years, and it was still so delicious! Loved the crab croquettes and the scallops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reta's Optimal Health \u0026 Aging RO-HA
On Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine's Day), I dined at La Marcha for brunch.
The atmosphere and vibe was nice and cool. The tables and seating are pretty close together. You could literally hear what other guests were talking about and reach out and touch them. That's how close the seating/tables were.
We ordered the Panqueques which were pancakes topped with chocolate cream, fruit and granola. They were really good. The pancakes were fluffy and the texture was on point. The only thing wrong with the pancakes was the young girl who served this dish to us said the chocolate cream on top was melting and sliding off and part of the chocolate cream was on part of her hand! I wouldn't have served this to a guest if the foods was literally sliding off and touching my hand but she still did. We didn't say anything to the manager or complain because the pancakes actually tasted delicious. I still want to bring this up though because hygiene should be at the highest standard and quality at any restaurant.
We ordered the Torrijas Trea Leches French toast. It was delicious and full of flavor. The syrup served for both the pancakes and French toast were on point!
We also ordered the Paella Mananera 🥘. It was good. The chicken, serrano ham, chorizo and the runny egg eaten with the rice all tasted good together. It was some of the paella I've ever had.
I would highly recommend La Marcha to everyone who wants good quality food with high-end ingredients. Every dish delivered and was on point!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Diego Melo
They could get more out of their Spanish wave! The music is very low, that is, inaudible. Some flamencos guitar or vocals make it better. The food can get better but it's not bad. It has potential but I think they can improve the experience they have a diamond but they can make it shine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Rw Smith
This used to be an absolutely terrific paella place. After COVID, though, their prices skyrocketed and they started using lower quality ingredients. The last time we were there, we ordered the paella agsin,ceven though the price was double what it had bern, but we figured they must have improved on an already great meal. No. We each felt the chicken was now chunks from frozen breaded packages, the rice was over cooked with no crust, the peas had an odd taste and there were fewer shrimp. Andhe serving was smaller. All in all, we felt it had fallen far from what it once was. Which is a shame, because it's a nice environment and the staff is great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Barbara Engel
Fabulous sushi . Expensive but well worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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* smaller than anticipated * noise level is about what you expect given the size of the place * definitely make a reservation * food is pretty decent. You can't go wrong with anything you pick * the drinks were okay. I don't recommend the horchata cocktail. It just tastes like an Bailey's * 2 bathrooms. Overall decently clean * wait time for everything, in general, was not that long. Maybe 20-30 minutes? * wasn't hard to find parking near the establishment. It was Sunday, so it was easy and free * no military/veteran discount as of 01FEB2026
Some really tasty items. Delicious coffee. Pancakes were not so flavorful and more basic than I had hoped. After finishing multiple savory dishes the sweets came and they wouldn't bring new silverware. We even asked.
Will Walker
Excellent tapas and paella.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie
Have been wanting to try La Marcha, and finally made it for lunch. The food was fantastic, and we will definitely be back!!
Jason
Or server was a human... didn't put on a persona, wasn't plastic, and was a lovely person who actually hung out with us & laughed a bit. She was also highly professional, very attentive, and made us feel very welcome in her house. To draw a picture, It was as if she was the owner of the restaurant. My friend and I found the food very tasty and creative... Ill leave it at that so you can decide for yourselves. We will be returning! ;)
James
It was very good The food was very tasty the food came out very slow. We were there at 4 pm and the food was not service to us. We were the only table.
We were genuinely excited to return to La Marcha. We were visiting from out of town, and because it had been a couple of years since our last visit, my wife and I were especially looking forward to enjoying great paella and Spanish food again. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of what we remembered.
The biggest issue was hygiene and food safety. Our server repeatedly sniffled and touched his nose while taking our order and serving food, which was difficult to ignore and immediately raised concerns. On top of that, we clearly communicated that our children have nut and sesame allergies and explained the seriousness of their condition. While cross-contamination is not the issue for us, direct inclusion of those allergens absolutely is. Even with that clearly stated, my son’s Benedicto Moruna arrived with sesame garnish on the eggs.
We asked for replacement eggs, and those were eventually removed from the bill, but that did not really address the broader issue. The meal was prepared incorrectly despite a clearly communicated allergy, and it felt odd that only the replacement eggs were comped when the original dish should never have come out that way in the first place. If anything was going to be taken off the bill, it should have been his full meal.
Service also became disjointed as the meal went on. Our server told us he was ending his shift and directed us to someone else if we needed anything further. We later asked another server about replacing a coffee, and she told us coffee might no longer be available, but then never came back to close the loop. That kind of drop-off in communication only added to the frustration.
When we asked for a manager, no one was available. What made matters worse was the hostess’s response, which came across as though the situation with the allergens was somehow our fault because we had not spoken up sooner after the food arrived. That was frustrating, especially given that we had already done our part by clearly flagging the allergy in advance.
The last thing that left us uneasy was when our leftovers were taken out of sight to be boxed up. That may seem minor to some, but after everything else, it created more uncertainty and made us less comfortable about taking the food with us.
What is disappointing is that this was not about one small mistake. It was the combination of poor hygiene, a preventable allergy oversight, inconsistent service, lack of managerial support, and a dismissive response when we tried to address it. We were not looking for compensation. We simply hoped for a more careful and professional experience, especially given the restaurant’s reputation and our past positive memories there.
I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit intended, because there is a lot to like about La Marcha, but this visit left us concerned in ways that should matter to any restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Service was ok! Please make sure that what you’re going to eat is worth what you’re paying for. “Food- drink’s were not Good” yes the plates are nice and clean and elegant so are the drinks, have no complaint about it. But the taste of the food-Drinks its a No Thank you for me!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Our tennis group of 15 (booked for 11) arrived for happy hour on a Tuesday and La Marcha did a superb job handling all of us. The food, as always, was first class excellent, as is the wine. The service was spot on, especially given our large group. And they served us cheerfully. Many in our group had not been before and all agreed that they would return. I told them that the paella is divine and said they would return for that. Thank you, La Marcha
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best atmosphere in the evenings, and excellent food. Sometimes tapas places want to dish out a large variety at the expense of quality, but these guys keep high quality and pay great attention to each plate. Lovely service as well.
I returned after many years, and it was still so delicious! Loved the crab croquettes and the scallops!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine's Day), I dined at La Marcha for brunch.
The atmosphere and vibe was nice and cool. The tables and seating are pretty close together. You could literally hear what other guests were talking about and reach out and touch them. That's how close the seating/tables were.
We ordered the Panqueques which were pancakes topped with chocolate cream, fruit and granola. They were really good. The pancakes were fluffy and the texture was on point. The only thing wrong with the pancakes was the young girl who served this dish to us said the chocolate cream on top was melting and sliding off and part of the chocolate cream was on part of her hand! I wouldn't have served this to a guest if the foods was literally sliding off and touching my hand but she still did. We didn't say anything to the manager or complain because the pancakes actually tasted delicious. I still want to bring this up though because hygiene should be at the highest standard and quality at any restaurant.
We ordered the Torrijas Trea Leches French toast. It was delicious and full of flavor. The syrup served for both the pancakes and French toast were on point!
We also ordered the Paella Mananera 🥘. It was good. The chicken, serrano ham, chorizo and the runny egg eaten with the rice all tasted good together. It was some of the paella I've ever had.
I would highly recommend La Marcha to everyone who wants good quality food with high-end ingredients. Every dish delivered and was on point!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
They could get more out of their Spanish wave! The music is very low, that is, inaudible. Some flamencos guitar or vocals make it better. The food can get better but it's not bad. It has potential but I think they can improve the experience they have a diamond but they can make it shine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This used to be an absolutely terrific paella place. After COVID, though, their prices skyrocketed and they started using lower quality ingredients. The last time we were there, we ordered the paella agsin,ceven though the price was double what it had bern, but we figured they must have improved on an already great meal. No. We each felt the chicken was now chunks from frozen breaded packages, the rice was over cooked with no crust, the peas had an odd taste and there were fewer shrimp. Andhe serving was smaller. All in all, we felt it had fallen far from what it once was. Which is a shame, because it's a nice environment and the staff is great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fabulous sushi . Expensive but well worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
* smaller than anticipated * noise level is about what you expect given the size of the place * definitely make a reservation * food is pretty decent. You can't go wrong with anything you pick * the drinks were okay. I don't recommend the horchata cocktail. It just tastes like an Bailey's * 2 bathrooms. Overall decently clean * wait time for everything, in general, was not that long. Maybe 20-30 minutes? * wasn't hard to find parking near the establishment. It was Sunday, so it was easy and free * no military/veteran discount as of 01FEB2026
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Some really tasty items. Delicious coffee. Pancakes were not so flavorful and more basic than I had hoped. After finishing multiple savory dishes the sweets came and they wouldn't bring new silverware. We even asked.
Excellent tapas and paella.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been wanting to try La Marcha, and finally made it for lunch. The food was fantastic, and we will definitely be back!!
Or server was a human... didn't put on a persona, wasn't plastic, and was a lovely person who actually hung out with us & laughed a bit. She was also highly professional, very attentive, and made us feel very welcome in her house. To draw a picture, It was as if she was the owner of the restaurant. My friend and I found the food very tasty and creative... Ill leave it at that so you can decide for yourselves. We will be returning! ;)
It was very good The food was very tasty the food came out very slow. We were there at 4 pm and the food was not service to us. We were the only table.
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