Cadena Restaurant & Tapas Bar

mediocre and overpriced food

Fantastic!

This restaurant had so much promise. When you walk in, it immediately feels warm and welcoming. The decor is fun and lovely. The service was very good.

But what killed it for us was the food. Setting aside the fact that it took an inordinate amount of time to get it between the first and second course... It was such a disappointment. It was actually insulting to see what we were finally served, especially in light of the prices.

The pork was dry and flavorless. The pork belly didn't even resemble pork belly. But the most insulting part was being served unseasoned boiled potatoes that were sliced and served as is, not to mention the sauteed frozen vegetables. I can't even articulate how disappointing the food was. It was comparable to low quality diner food. Nothing we got was even remotely worth the price.

We stuck to tapas but I have a feeling this place is more well known for its paella more than it's tapas. They looked much better than the tapas.

When I think of my go to tapas restaurants, Le Jardin and Tango Nuevo in Kingston... They're on a whole other level in every way than this establishment, and yet same prices or maybe a little less.

We will most definitely never be going back.

Great food and service.

I really loved this spot.
It didn’t have near the selection of tapas that I’d been given to expect, so that’s why there’s one star less than 5/5.
However now that you, dear reader, know this, if you go you’ll know not to expect a tapas restaurant.
You will love every bite though!!

Me and my friend were meeting in a restaurant on Richmond road and when we got there the whole block had no power. We decided to take a chance and went into Cadena Restaurant, WOW! It was a great decision. We never had Spanish food so it was out of our comfort zone and was very surprised of our choice of tapas. The food was hot and flavorful. I will definitely be back to try the paella.

Started with mushroom croquettes, and then shared the Canejo (pan fried rabbit) and Rabo de Toro (braised oxtail), followed by the Dulce de Leche Cheesecake for dessert. For the most part, everything tasted good with the exception that the rabbit was overdone and full of many small bones. It was worth it to try something different but overpriced for the portion sizes and atmosphere.

This place is so cute! I have nothing bad to report from my dinner at Cadena. Everything we ordered was fantastic, very warm ambiance, friendly staff, felt very authentic and welcoming. I will definitely be back!

It’s a good restaurant to eat in family or with friends, the food is very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I shared my full review in my Instagram, but the whole experience was fantastic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here Came in for my birthday the service was excellent! The food was absolutely delicious , I definitely recommend this restaurant

I went here with two friends recently, as they accommodate gluten free and dairy free meals well.
Our server was very kind. The food was 50/50, We ordered the tortilla and dip for our starter. The guacamole and salsa were delicious. My friends ordered empanadas and a crab croqueta (not pictured), - they didn’t have the crab, so they (with approval from my friend) made it with a type of shrimp. Unfortunately neither of them liked their meals, the croquetas were undercooked and the empanadas didn’t have much flavor. They took the empanadas off the bill and we ordered the charcuterie board instead. That had a good selection of meat with mediocre cheese. I ordered the oysters and they were good. Overall the food was a little disappointing, not sure if I’d return.

Dietary restrictions: Accomodate gluten free and dairy free well

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Chips & Dips

It was my first time trying Cadena. Wow! It was DELICOUS!! Service was impeccable. The vibe and music was just perfect. And the food, their paellas… delicious. I totally recommend if you haven’t tried this place yet. I will definitely go back! Thank you!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food, would highly recommend the paella. Really liked the atmosphere inside the restaurant. The service and friendliness was impeccable, Sandra helped me improve my spanish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Paella

I made a reservation at 8pm last friday for myself to primirily watch the flamenco performance and of course I was going to order a drink and a tapa, but when I got there one of the waiters asked me if I was going to watch the show or seat and eat (because at the moment I was talking to the dancer and guitarist) I told him I came to watch the show so just like that he told me "oh well,this is a restaurant, and there is a couple that also made a reservation to eat and took my table". I went first at 6:30 pm without reservation and he told me I needed one so I made one for 8pm and came back and he took my table.....terrible, of course I will never come back.
When you host events like this you should promote a cover fee, post that you need a reservation with minimum charge (I'm still a customer even if I come on my own and this thing are not stablished)and you should consider to train your staff to respectfully treat costumers and avoid this situations to happen again. Very disrespectful and denigrating. The way the waiter talked to me was uncalled and I didn't confronted him because I'm not a confrontational person but when he took the table that I reserved because a couple was going to consume more than I was........awful.....Who does that? Please apply suggestions when you host events in your restaurant and train your staff

Service: 1