Vaca
695 Town Center Dr Suite 170, Costa Mesa
(714) 463-6060
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Loved the food so much! The tapas were delicious. The cocktails were a hit or miss, but enjoyed them overall - some of them were truly amazing! Our server was amazing and thoughtful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great chile rellenos Benedict
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was genuinely disappointing. All the appetizers and paellas arrived hot on the outside, but were cold inside. It was difficult to tell whether the seafood was thoroughly cooked or not—maybe we were unintentionally eating sushi? The Brussels sprouts tasted okay, but were much too salty.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend dining here unless you’re comfortable eating food that is only “half well done.”
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Wonderful servers and the most delicious food. We had braised oxtail which was so tender amd full of flavor. The duck prosciutto was rich, delicte, and a delughtful bite. It had such a luxurious mouthfeel from the layer of cured fat. YUM!!
We also had the octopus, which was very tender though it could have used a tad more flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is very nice, the service was good Alberto all the time was very helpful, attended, food very good portion, just we waited for two hours outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant transported my wife and I back to Spain, it was phenomenal. Everything smelled so good, we tore into it before we got half ravaged pictures, but we did have the presence of mind to get really good pictures of the sangria.
I would happily purchase their bravas sauce by the jar.
We tried both the red and white sangria, while our server said the red was more popular, we liked the white more. Next time we will try the rose so we can pick a favorite. We’ll be back, driving to Costa Mesa is way cheaper than flying to Spain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food never came after 1.5 hours. The tapas were just ok. I just asked for the check after 1.5 hours of waiting and left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Only thing worse than overpriced food is if it tastes bad as well. The fried rice was undercooked with clumpy and hard rice. The octopus had no texture, and half of the portion was boiled potatoes. Very disappointing experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Fantastic food and outstanding service from Joel, Marco, Cesar, Larry, and the rest of the team—we’re regulars for a reason. The wine selection is top-notch, so we always enjoy a bottle with dinner. What really stands out, beyond the food and service, is hearing from the staff that the owners treat them well. Knowing that makes us want to keep coming back to support such a great business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quintessential and chic Spanish spot with all the greatest tapas hits (patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, pulpo) plus some nice original twists (braised oxtail, a nice list of veggie dishes). Solid G&T list, wines galore. And beautiful large format beef. Get a bunch of stuff to share, throw it in the middle of the table, and wonder why you haven't been back to Spain in a couple years. Pricey but worth it for a big night out with friends or family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas, Pulpo a La Gallega Octopus, Gambas Al Ajillo, Pan Con Tomate
Restaurantji Recommends
Such good food and great service every time we come! Sandy was a great server. 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elegant atmosphere, excellent customer service and delicious food you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is amazing. Best Tapas ever. Better than Spain.
Slice ham and lamb and the cheeses were without comparison. I don’t know any restaurant that offers such quality.
The steaks were great. Had skirt steak, prime rib and ny strip. All were cooked perfectly. The sauces that came with were nice compliments.
The fridge showing off the dry aging and being able to pick which you want was a nice presentation as well.
The capuccino I had was also somehow really good.
To spend close to $1000 and get lackluster service, worse than you’d get at a Dennys, is inexcusable.
My party is not high maintenance by any means. My complaint is the lack of attention we received. Only once did someone come to refill our waters, no one came to ask if we wanted more drinks the entire 2.5 hours we were seated. Only once dessert was brought out did the waiter bother to ask if we wanted another bottle of water.
My biggest gripe is the lame optional “3% surcharge because the cost of business has gone up” they put on the bill. Just raise your prices instead of playing games.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Great service!! Excellent food, many choices. Loved it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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