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El Bar de Tapas, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

El Bar de Tapas

4.9
4.9
1581 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to El Bar de Tapas!
We are a family run business in the heart of the historic Stevenage High Street; creating fantastic food by combining the finest imported products with sustainably sourced local produce.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01438 721010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Stevenage
  • Parking details
    There is 3 hour free parking through the high street up to 6:30pm at which point all restrictions finish.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Service

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Value

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Bar de Tapas offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with "outstanding food, service, and atmosphere." Renowned for its "amazing tapas" and welcoming ambiance, it's a favorite spot in Stevenage. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "great value" lunch deals, making it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.

1,581 Reviews
  1. Misba

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time I ate at the Tapas for lunch & been very impressed with the service & specially the food - we had 4 rounds of tapas which basically covered the menu. Loved the hop beer 🍺 will go again soon

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  2. Mark

    Hertfordshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The dishes are varied and all top quality

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  3. Dom

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt service was a little rushed and the food a lttle bland.

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  4. Nicola

    Hampshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent first time but visiting, really helpful staff. Thank you for a nice evening

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  5. Sarah

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch meal is great value, lovely food and good service ❤️

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  6. megan

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and good service when we come here 😍

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  7. Gemma

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, the servings are huge! Great service and lovely atmosphere.

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  8. Helen

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We received a warm welcome and given a choice of tables. The front of the restaurant seemed more appealing than the rear. The waitresses were all pleasant, cheerful and helpful. We shared a garlic king prawns and then a seafood paella. The king prawn dish was generous and excellent. The paella was nicely seasoned, perfectly cooked rice but was a bit light on the seafood and could have benefitted from more squid and octopus, the mussels were on the small side too. However, still a tasty dish. We shared a bottle of sauvignon blanc which went well with the meal and came in an iced cooler. The wine list is reasonably priced and a good range on the list. The double espresso at the end of the meal was served in a nice warm cup and a good standard. The girls who served us seemed to take pride in their work and seemed to genuinely care about the diners experience.

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  9. John

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the friendliest places to eat. Staff are happy, attentive, and nothing is too much bother. The food is amazing with large portions, meaning 3 dishes are more than enough. It was my 3rd visit and the standard is always the same. A great place to eat.

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  10. Shelley

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and accommodating . Recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

El Bar de Tapas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01438 721010.

El Bar de Tapas is rated 4.9 stars by 1581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Bar de Tapas

5A Middle Row, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 3AN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Stevenage
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is 3 hour free parking through the high street up to 6:30pm at which point all restrictions finish.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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