Boqueria Tapas

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Thu Oct 18 2012

The traditional and the contemporary combine to fine effect at this newbie Brixton tapas joint. Near the entrance is a stylish bar lined with aluminium stools, where little globe spotlights hang low over the counter, and vases of lilies and gigantic Rioja bottles decorate the surfaces. The small rear dining room comes complete with a skylight.

The menu offers modern twists on tapas such as enjoyably slimy aubergine cannelloni, and a parsnip crisp-topped roast pork dish rendered stunningly refreshing by a little ball of lemon sorbet melting into a pool of apple sauce. The ‘tradicionales’ selection was less impressive, including a dry, bland tortilla, plus ham and cheese croquetas that consisted of a dribble of liquid sitting at the bottom of a virtually empty breadcrumb shell.

Our Sunday visit saw the service quite distracted, with the sole waiter leaving the dining room for up to 30 minutes at a time. However, there’s no faulting the ingredient quality: a fried portion of cod in sweet tomato sauce flaked apart tenderly; and the delicious, deep flavour of a complimentary starter of rosemary-scattered olives set a high standard that was continued throughout much of the meal.

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Boqueria Tapas 192 Acre Lane
Brixton
London
SW2 5UL

Phone:
020 7733 4408
Website:
www.boqueriatapas.com
Opening hours:
Tapas served 5-11pm Mon-Thur; noon-11.45pm Fri, Sat; noon-10pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Clapham North tube or Brixton tube/rail
Price:
Tapas £3.90-£7.90
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1. Boqueria Tapas
  - 192 Acre Lane
    Brixton
    London
    SW2 5UL
  - 020 7733 4408
  - www.boqueriatapas.com
  - 51.459907,-0.126598

Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. Reservations required. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms
Type of event:
Parties

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(9 ratings)

We had a super time last weekend, the tapas were like nothing I've had outside of Spain and even better than most of the ones I've tried there. Ambience was really authentic. The paella was awesome and I really liked the bacalao dish too. It was rammed and they were super friendly. Thought the bill was reasonable and the overall experience great, totally recommend it, would recommend booking.

John79 Wed Nov 14 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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I am not an expert in Spanish cuisine, but I had a lovely meal when I went. It certainly shows you what a rip off La Tasca is! On top of the good food, you also get a really cool atmosphere due to the size of the dining room. Will certainly be returning!

Ali Mon Oct 22 2012
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A visit to Boqueria is always a treat for me, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly and the food is excellent. I've never been disappointed! The usual tapas dishes are of a high standard and I especially love the sea-food: delicious calamares, monkfish 'Catalana' and garlicky king prawns. It's a great addition to

Bea Wed Sep 26 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Hight quality products, some innovation mixed with traditionnal tapas, good wine not expensive, place really pleasant and clean. Dessert are not good in Spain but really good there ( I guess home made...3 chocolates puff ) One special point for the nice 100% Spanish team! Reserve before going for dinner. I will come back very soon with some of my friends who definitively like good food...and they know about good food!

Sofia Mon Sep 17 2012
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Hubby and I wanted to give Boqueria a try as always love to support new South London restaurants and it certainly didn't disappoint. The tapas we tried (and we tried a few) were all amazing.......our only criticism would be there was too much ai oli served with our dishes...it just kept coming....ai oli with fired calamari fine, with the pan, that's okay too....but with the black seafood rice, really? The waiters were friendly and service was a little poor for a Saturday night, but we couldn't fault the food. Definitely worth the trip to Acre Lane.

Andi17 Sun Jul 1 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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