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Geometric tilework and honey-hued lighting set the scene at this casual Spanish tapas bar on Columbia Pike, where a pitcher of sangria and a spread of small plates is the whole plan. The kitchen leans into Moorish-influenced staples, bacon-wrapped dates, chickpea stew, mussels with charred bread for sopping. The room rewards lingering, and the crowd tends to take that as a personal challenge.
The awards strongest first
- Northern Virgina Magazine The 50 Best Restaurants in Northern Virginia
One number, weighted & current 53
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Bacon-wrapped dates
“The bacon-wrapped dates arrive crisp and smoky, perched on honey aioli like they know they’re irresistible.”
Northern Virgina Magazine, 2025 -
Garbanzos con espinacas
“Garbanzos con espinacas (a Moorish-style chickpea stew with spinach and tomato) is comfort in a bowl.”
Northern Virgina Magazine, 2025 -
Mejillones al vapor
“The mejillones al vapor (mussels in sofrito and white wine) are deeply flavorful and served with charred bread for sopping up every last drop.”
Northern Virgina Magazine, 2025
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