Don Quijote

119 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso
(219) 462-7976

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Josh

Tomas was amazing! Food was great. Outstanding service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dana Smith

the owner and his family came into one eyed jacks winamac. excellent sweet customers. cant wait to come in and support your business! from your lake station server ! ⚘️

89maryannt

Celebrated a birthday there this week. I was wined, dined, and serenaded with considerable help from Carlos, Elena, and staff. Great time!

Alejandro Alumbreros

My daughter discovered this restaurant during a trip last year. She saw a billboard along the highway and immediately thought of me, since I am originally from Spain. After doing some research, she couldn’t stop talking about how much she wanted our family of four to experience authentic Spanish food there. Recently, while traveling nearby, we finally had the chance to make her wish come true. Making a reservation was simple and seamless. I booked online, then called to adjust the time. The staff handled the change politely, without any issues, and quickly sent a confirmation email. From the moment we arrived, we knew the evening was going to be special. We were warmly greeted and seated near the stage, where a talented guitarist set the perfect mood by blending jazz, classical, American, and Spanish music. Our waitress was attentive, patient, and kind—especially as we took our time deciding among so many tempting dishes. We began with the tapas sampler and croquetas, a delicious start featuring tortilla de patatas, chorizo, meatballs, and more. Every bite melted in our mouths. For our main courses, we enjoyed Filet Mignon, Chicken Paella, and Bacalao a la Vasca. As someone from the Basque Country, I was deeply impressed by the cod—prepared with flavors that instantly transported me back to the cuisine of my childhood in Spain. Alongside the meal, we shared a wonderfully flavorful sangria. Of course, we couldn’t skip dessert. We tried the chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, arroz con leche, and their famous tarta de cuajada. This last dessert holds special meaning for my daughter—she’s loved it since she was a toddler—and tasting its authenticity brought tears to her eyes. To make the moment even more memorable, both Chef Carlos and Elena (the mastermind behind the desserts) came by to chat with us. Their warmth and passion were evident, as they visited with guests while running the restaurant smoothly. In every way—food, atmosphere, service, and hospitality—this restaurant exceeded our expectations. Although we live nearly three hours away, we would gladly make the drive again to relive such an extraordinary experience. Carlos and Elena, thank you to you and your entire team for creating such a magical evening and sharing the true spirit of Spain.

Leila Wallace

Great food, atmosphere, and servers! Loved how attentive and engaging they were, Lee did a great job!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Omar Salazar

I was very excited to go hear after living in the area for a while and hearing so much about this place and seeing the ads. I can say I was not disappointed.

I brought a colleague from work who was visiting from Spain and even she said she very pleased and happy with her experience here. The staff was great. Chef Carlos was amazing personable and so was his business partner also from Spain, but unfortunately I do not recall her name.

I greatly recommend this place to anybody who wants to try authentic Spanish food in an authentic environment. I walked in and felt like I had teleported across the world.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gina Arce

Such a wonderful experience food was exceptionally well appetizers, main dish and the homemade desserts DELICIOUS. The service was very welcoming and polite. I would recommend a thousand times over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sue Horn

Excellent meals. Will definitely return. Waiter was attentive and helpful. Owner checked in to see how everything was. Will definitely return. And tell others.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe McLaughlin

The tapas is as good or better than that in Spain. Don Carlos is a generous, creative, and welcoming guy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Flan, Patatas Bravas, Meatballs, Pulpo a La Gallega, Gambas Al Ajillo

Linda Niehaus

Much too loud. The air was hot and muggy which made me feel claustrophobic. Our four meals were disappointing. The pork skewers were dry & tough. Paella was bland. The positives were our calamari appetizers.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Ross

The food was excellent The service was excellent everything about this place is great would definitely recommend if you're in the area to check them out Little pricey but great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

H3051NHalejandrav

We celebrated my son’s first birthday there last night and it was incredible! All my family was surprised at the excellent service and attention. Don Carlos was so attentive. We loved the food and live music. The food was perfection! We will be returning. The attention on our babies and kids- and the help with had with them was just so thoughtful. We couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Pamela Ruminski

You get a real feeling of old world hospitality.
The atmosphere is very lively.
We enjoyed the great food and live music.
The staff were attentive to anyone who needed it. It is a wonderful experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Sliz

Very fancy and classy! Food is very taste!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cathie Chapman

Wonderful experience from top to bottom. Great good, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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