Como Taperia

What a disappointment. This restaurant came highly recommended by many acquaintances and we had read about it on the Michelin Guide, but after trying it, I really don't understand the hype. We ordered a few bites, canned items, and main dishes, but I feel like the items that stood out the most in a negative way were the canned items and some bites. The octopus in Galician sauce was a complete let down; the thing came in a can, smothered in oil and just tasted like a greasy rubbery piece of cardboard. It came accompanied with potato chips, which was a slap in the face considering the price for this one item alone. We also had pork belly bites, which were quite dry and lacked flavour altogether. The grilled octopus dish was tasty, but after a bit I personally felt it was overpowered by the green sauce. Overall the best dish was the ribeye steak - the only main I can say was worth it that night. Our server was very pleasant, but I there was very little clarification when we asked about certain dishes. I feel like a lot of our bad choices that day stemmed from the fact the menu isn't very descriptive so you kind of have to ask the server to explain the items to you. Atmosphere is kind of a personal preference, but the space is quite small so that's something to consider - It was quite loud and the seating situation was kind of awkward, so if you prefer having a more comfortable/ spacious dine-in experience, this would not be the place for you.

Como Taperia is my favourite Spanish restaurants in Vancouver! I love their atmosphere which is cozy and warm vibe. Especially, uniqueness of Como is their culture. Service is exceptional. On top of that, the taste of the food is the biggest highlights of dining at Como. Shishito peppers - a good finger food with drinks but it was okay for me. Croquettes - the first time I visited Como, they were sold out. Luckily, I managed to order them this time. It is small size but the taste is absolutely amazing!!!! I can’t forget the moments when I took first bite. My mouth was filled with the fresh seafood scents and delicate flavours of seafood. It’s incredible how they make the croquette like this. Fried eggplant - this is exactly what Spanish Fried Eggplant should be!! I love it!! Patas Bravas - this was my first time to try this menu. I’ve heard so many times about how common it is in Spain and now I understand why. One more reason that I fell in love again with Como. It’s also great for sharing. Pulpo Con Papas - tender octopus, good combination with ingredients. Above all, the green sauce is the key element to completed this dish.

I don’t know the exact names of what we had, our friend ordered for us. Everything was delicious as hell. Friendly service. - something meatballs - tender and tasty - broccolini with tar tar? - anchovies on bread with onion on top - interesting - clams - effing delicious - fish on a date - holy smokes this blew my mind. Delicious I was recommended not to get the frites as a first timer because it’s a filler and there are better things to try. Would go back again. Cute atmosphere. Good date spot. Easy residential parking. Near the public library if you want to grab a book and go on a solo date.

I've been here twice, nothing special about this place. Cost: between 2 people $200w/tip + tax. Food: not flavourful. Had different Octopus dishes, both times was disappointing. It didn't have a tender crunch, and was soft rubbery. The one with aioli, not impressed. It was drenched, I would ask for it on the side. I was told the canned items tasted delicious. In my opinion, I disagree. Had the razor clam and octopus......everything had the over cooked texture. The menu was not lacking. But why is the only side that accompanies the dishes ONLY CHIPS? My friends and I were chipped out. Overall, I couldn't pinpoint which region of Spain it belonged to, and left no reminisce of any of my Spain trips. Service: they take the order and leave kind of service. You ask them about the dishes, and they read me what was exactly written on the menu. I can read, thank you. Had to push for what it tasted like, and the texture. The service department expects a tip, but providing good service is more than asking you how your day was and bringing out food for to your table.

In order. Love the old fashioned. Love Hilary the server. Love all the food! Love the house red wines. Love the ambiance. Just wow! What a great place. Had it on my list for ages. It was so good. See pics of food!

An absolute gem!!! Always has a great vibe, perfect place for a fun drink and sharing nibbles. Food is always excellent!

Was recommended this place by the bartenders at Keefer Bar. Definitely worth the visit. The conservas were very good and fun to share with friends. Staff is very friendly and did an amazing job with suggestions and ensuring we were satisfied with everything. Reservations are up to 5 people, but the staff were able to bring out a stool for a 6th person at our table. Will definitely come again and would recommend this place to anyone!

We enjoyed Paella at Cosmos along with the pistachio, lemon cheesecake.We would like to return for tapas and Happy Hour. Our waiter, straight out of GQ, was attentive and helpful.

Have been wanting to try this place since I saw their collaboration with The Paella Guys. Learned that it happens in the summer. The place is small with seatings for up to 4. It feels crowded but it gives a sense of dynamic and vigorous energy. Music is a bit loud for me, a tad lower volume would have made it more comfortable. We needed recommendations and our server, Christian, patiently explained what's good on the menu. There's one menu exclusively for sardines of different seafoods. *Marinated Olives: a good start to the night *Gilda: server instructed "take it in one bite" This is so yummy good *Fried Eggplant: humble veggie but creatively cooked, highly recommended and server was right *Costillas Fritas: tender fall off the bone ribs *Garlic Shrimp: huge and so delicious *Charred Broccolini, Guindilla Gribiche, Migas: I love the charring aroma on the broccolini, the guindilla gribiche and migas top perfectly with the veggie *BBQ Octopus, Squash, Mojo Verde, Hazelnuts: I have a weakness for Octopus and this is oh so good! *Pescado a la Plancha, Sobrassada: there is a delicate flavor to this dish. Who would have thought sobrasada (cured sausage) pairs well with fish! *Ati Manel Perafita/Small Scallop in Caldeira Sauce: a perfect tin *Jose Gourmet Perafita/Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil: another perfect tin It was an overall amazing night with small good bites!

Tapas, mi amor! I recently went to ¿CóMO? Taperia for a birthday dinner, and let's just say each dish was a gift to my tastebuds. Bite after bite, it was an explosion of bold Spanish flavours. Upon our server's recommendations, my friend and I ordered the following: - Iberico Lardo, Dates, Walnuts ($10) - Patatas Bravas ($16) - BBQ Octopus, Squash, Mojo Verde, Hazelnuts ($42) - Charred Broccolini, Guindilla Gribiche, Migas ($19) - Fried Eggplant ($15) While every dish was delectable, my favourites were the Patatas Bravas and the Fried Eggplant, both of which were beautifully fried and addictive. I think what took them both over the edge were their respective flavours: the crisp potatoes were dressed in a delicious duo of brava sauce and aioli, while the eggplant slices were topped with rosemary and drizzled with honey. It's no understatement when I say that these may have been some of the best potato and eggplant dishes I've ever had. Our server was spectacular as well. Since it was our first time, he carefully explained the menu (canned vs fresh), recommended popular dishes and the amount to order, and asked additional questions when advised of my dietary restrictions. He even hung our jackets when we sat down! Service was quick as well - even though we didn't have reservations, we were quickly seated behind the bar and our server checked on us throughout the night. It's no wonder ¿CóMO? Taperia is recommended on the Michelin Guide. Honestly, I'm surprised at the Yelp rating here because high prices aside, the quality and service are both there. Yes, it is a smaller, more intimate space and you may have to wait for a table, but you'll be rewarded with authentic Spanish flavours with playfully modern twists.

We were in the mood for tapas and decided to drive down for happy hour (25% off most foods). Luckily made it 15 minutes before it ended and ordered everything quickly with the help of our friendly and knowledgeable server. Quite busy at the bar as you get free tapas with the purchase of a drink! Would be an option I want to do next time around. Not too loud but pretty full in terms of tables. On their regular menu, we ordered imported canned octopus ($28) and razor clams ($38). Both were chewy and as you would expect, and delicious with chips. On the Happy Hour Menu (w/ 25% off prices listed), we got: - Iberico Salchichon ($7.5) - I liked that this was a leaner cut of sausage and without much fattiness. - Patatas Bravas ($12) - SUPER crispy potatoes with bravas sauce that was not spicy. I can eat a whole plate of these! - Anchovies with bread ($12+$3) - Anchovies were standard, bread was good to soak up all the olive oil. However the bread was quite tough. - Vermut ($8) - first time having it and it's quite delicious! Service was great - our server explained everything and was super familiar with the entire menu. Food all came out super fast as well!

Superb Spanish dining - truly world class. We went to the second "Taste our Travels' dinner last night and it was in another league! Have travelled to Spain and this is by far the most authentic representation in Vancouver restaurants. I have been a big food culture person for many years and truly appreciate the quality and genuine ingredients. Prices do reflect the calibre on ingredients used but are worth it in my opinion. The staff are also wonderful- very engaged and informed. the chefs behind the counter were wonderful to talk with while we dined. Bravo Como!

We are visiting Vancouver for a family event. After a 16 hour travel day we wanted to grab a quick dinner. Such a great Spanish tapas spot. I don't eat pork and our server went out of his way to mark dots on all items that had pork in them to let me know what I was able to order. Tapas items were all delicious! Everything was super flavorful. The drinks also tasted great. Everything came out super quick and the staff was very kind and attentive. Really cute spot. Love the seating options as well. You can sit traditionally at a table, at the bar as well.

We needed a quick spot to eat dinner before a Whitecaps game at BC place. This is a relatively small spot in an up and coming neighborhood. We arrived during happy hour and saw people standing, drinking, and eating at the bar. We liked the decorations inside as it was football/soccer themed. The waitress mentioned happy hour as some drinks and tapas were at a discount during this time. She even came around to remind us if we wanted to add anything during happy hour. The food is as you would expect for spanish tapas. For me, some highlights were the patatas bravas (a must-have), the Spanish tortilla (we had outs with cheese but not necessary, IMO), and the croquettes. For dessert, we had the catalan cheesecake, which was amazing! The bathroom was the cherry on top for me as a football fan. The wallpaper had all of these famous players on it and even some funny ones (Allysa Milano of AC Milan). Also, if you are a football fan, you will appreciate the small details in terms of the menus. This restaurant had it all. Good vibes, good eats, and good drinks. We may be back if we visit again.

I had always wanted to try this Spanish tapas restaurant and finally got the chance to visit. Luckily, we were able to get a seat on the outdoor patio. The ambiance was nice and cozy. We started with a glass of Gewürztraminer and lager beer. Then, we ordered smoked sardine cans with potato chips, croquetas, costillas fritas, tostada matrimonio anchoa, boquerón with onion, paprika mackerel can, pulpo con papas, Basque cheesecake, and chestnut polvorón. Smoked sardine can and Paprika Mackerel can with potato chips served together. Server advised us to have sardine or Mackerel on the top of chips and put spicy sauce. Both of them were delicious. The croquetas had a creamy filling, which I really loved. The Costillas Fritas (pork ribs) came with a sweet BBQ sauce on top. The meat was juicy and crispy--absolutely delicious! The tostada was different from what I've had at other restaurants; it was more like a Spanish-style bruschetta. It was a unique dish and I think it paired well with the beer. The Pulpo con Papas (octopus dish) was the best dish. The octopus was super tender and melted in your mouth. The smoked paprika sauce and potatoes complemented each other perfectly--truly an amazing dish. We had Basque cheesecake and chestnut polvorón for dessert. The Basque cheesecake featured lemon, pistachio, and mint sauce on the bottom, inspired by Middle Eastern desserts, and was very unique. The dark chocolate semifreddo chestnut polvorón was served frozen and came with crumble and chocolate sauce. It was also amazing. Both desserts were delicious. I really enjoyed our meal, and we all loved this restaurant. Next time, we'd like to try it when the Paella Guy serves paella here. I'll definitely visit again.

Despite being located really near my place, I somehow haven't visited Como Taperia until recently. Suffice to say I was very impressed and looking forward to coming back soon (might try their happy hour deal - which looks amazing!) Fried Eggplant ($15) 9/10 Best dish of the night. Sweet-salty from the honey, with crunchy outside and super soft eggplant inside. Croquetas ($15) 8.5/10 Another good one. Really creamy and cheesy, so the smaller size works in terms of not making it too overwhelming. Patatas Bravas ($16) 8/10 As my friend would say, judge a Spanish tapas place by its patatas bravas. This was also another winner, easily the best I've had in Vancouver. One feedback was that there's too much dressing for me. Pan Con Tomate ($8) extra anchovies ($7) 7/10 Crispy toast with tomato and anchovies on top. Hard to mess up but a bit lacklustre compared to the first 3. Octopus in spicy oil ($36) and yellowfin tuna belly ($28) 5/10 Both of these were tinned seafood menu, served with chips on the side. Just okay compared to everything else. I would probably skip their tin menu next time. Dark Chocolate Semifrio ($12) 7.5/10 We were expecting a cake but got something almost like ice pop texture? That said, the caramel sauce was addicting and I enjoyed the incorporation of marshmallow in the dish. Basque Cheesecake ($15) 7.5/10 Not sure of I like the lemon mint pistachio sauce(?). It's super watery and I didn't think the flavour combination works. The actual basque cheesecake was lovely though.

Mmm! Such a cute little spot at the tail end of Main Street, psa reminder - make resos online as it'll be difficult for walk ins to get a seat! With resos we were seated immediately, our server was wonderful in terms of recommending menu items to our tastebuds, and staying attentive during our time here. We picked a few items from the daily specials menu (handwritten on the column) and a few classic from their staple menu. My favorite was the skirt steak with Mojama butter. As a secondary cut of steak it was blow-my-mind delicious. Cooked to medium perfection, rich in flavours, super tender with subtle buttery flavours infused through. I would come back for this anytime. The heart skewer was a first timer for me. I was iffy about it at first as I'm not that into offal, but the flavour & texture combo melded very nicely. Texture wise it's very similar to gizzard, not overly cooked through but just right. It's definitely an adventurous step for me to order this one, and happy that I did. We didn't opt for many drinks and I've take notes - I will when I return - as the selection is quite broad! I can't wait to be back for more delicious, drool worthy tapas!

Ever since visiting Spain a few summers ago, I've been wanting to relive that Spanish tapas experience here in Vancouver and finally got to do so at Como Taperia. Definitely the prices are quite a bit difference than in Spain but the food was absolutely delicious. I also just wanted to give a huge shutout to our server and the chef team at Como Taperia for being so so accommodating of our food restrictions and providing us with such an amazing experience. Price definitely well worth it. Our tapa selections included the following: Croquetas Garlic Shrimp Octopus Pork neck Small sardines in olive oil tin I particularly loved the octopus and pork neck and thought they had a lot of flavour and were unique. It was my first time trying canned sardines and although okay, wouldn't say it was my favourite. Looking forward to coming back here on another special occasion to try more of their offerings!

1) Great service. Realized they made a mistake on the steak and fixed it. Hung up our coats and moved us to a better table after 2) Tapas were bigger than I was expecting 3) The famous fried eggplant is a MUST ORDER. Absolutely blew my mind 4) Some items were overpriced; be prepared to 5) Every dish was so, so salty (except the octopus). I was throwing back water like crazy. I think this is a B/c of the nature of the food (ex. Olives, anchovies, sardines, etc) and someone prob oversalting dishes that didn't need to be that salty. 6) Steak was cooked really well but it was drowned in SO much butter we couldn't get over the fact it tasted like popcorn b/c we could only taste the butter LOL 7) Resto ambience is hustle & bustle, loud, etc so not the best if you're looking for quiet, relaxed place

Setting reminded me of bodegas in many parts of Latin America like Peru and Argentina. Very casual and friendly, loved the ambience in general and our server Hillary made the experience even more pleasant with several suggestions upon request that worked really well for us along with either wine or tap beer. Food was excellent and great quality, I'd love to come back to this place again whenever visiting Vancouver. But I'll be bringing more friends to make it an even better experience.

This is my 2nd time back at Como, after 2 years! The dishes still hold up, and everything was so tasty. The fried eggplant was just as I remembered - perfectly crispy, with a honey glaze over top. The cabbage dish was bursting with flavour, and the pieces of bread added great texture. It was my first time having a Spanish tortilla, and the layered potatoes with egg was creamy and comforting. Patatas is a great dish for sharing, as they give so much! The charred pork neck dish was tender and held a lot of flavour. The sauce had the surprising taste of cucumber, which added a freshness to the dish. Thinly sliced cucumbers with my bites of pork added a light crunch. Finally, dessert was light and delicious! The mocha in the cake was well balanced. I could have done with less cream on top, but that is personal preference. The ice cream scoop was unexpected but nice to round out the cake. Ambiance was relaxing, but the music was a bit too loud. The staff we had today seemed like he didn't want to be there, and that he was annoyed by our questions. Otherwise, the food was delicious!

Made reservations via Resy.com. On Yelp, the hours showed that it was closed on Monday but their website showed that it's open. I called just to confirm. We found parking at the Vancouver Public library which was across the street from the restaurant. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's decorated with lots of wine bottles and the music playlist was good. It wasn't so loud that you couldn't carry a convo. The dishes were not large since it was tapas. We ordered the following to share between 4 people: Marinated olives Serrano Gran reserva Octopus Patatas Bravas Bikini Clams & Chorizo Anchoa Tosta Basque Cheesecake Everything was delicious. The octopus was the most expensive item. It was heavenly; super tender and flavors were good. Marinated olives were not too salty. Serrano was delish. The Patatas Bravas was cooked perfectly with a crisp and seasoned well. It's quite filling compared to the other items on the menu. Bikini was like a grilled cheese sandwich. Clams & Chorizo was my least favorite. Clams didn't taste fresh. Anchoa tosta was salty goodness with anchovies. Basque cheesecake was good. It reminds me of Japanese cheesecake.

My FIL's friend said this is his #1 spot for birthdays and celebrations. He's a foodie and he did not steer us wrong! This place was bumping and busy on a Wednesday night - great energy and trendy vibe. It was bustling around the start of our 7:30 reservation. They had really friendly service and we got some great recommendations. We loved the shishito peppers and goat cheese stuffed peppers the most... we must of been in a peppery mood! The croquettas were also fab, so was the pan de tomat. So simply yet so perfect!! We also enjoyed the charred pork and dates. The tequila passion fruit drink went down super easy. My husband had a solid g&t! I'd love to come back and enjoy a few more drinks and linger even longer!!

Watch out for this place, they are very misleading in their communication. I've booked a table in the evening, in the next day I received a text messaging asking to confirm or cancel my reservation. I wasn't 100% sure I could make so I cancel it. The message never mentioned anything about cancellation fee, only asked me to confirm the reservation. Turns out, they will send you texts asking if you wanna cancel it, if you do, they will wait a day or two and then charge you the cancellation fee. See screenshot.

The food was so good. The service staff were friendly and fast. We sat at the patio located by the street area. This day was quite busy because of emergencies passing by. We will go back!

One of the few times I've spent more than $40 on a nice dinner and felt it was truly worth it. Went with a few friends and ordered a bunch of things for the table as well as drinks. For the variety you get, the quality of the food, and the atmosphere, it's been a while since I've had such a good time!

Atmosphere: 4/5. Nicely arranged space, always great music. Staff: usually 4/5. But the guy (lean & short in jeans) we had tonight was 0/5. Food: 3.5/5 The food is pretty good- it's not the best but not bad either. It's good enough for me to go back once in awhile which I've been doing for years. The problem with us tonight was this guy who came to us announcing that we had 30 more minutes until they need the table for someone else. It is my pet peeve for restaurants to begin with; dining is not just about feeding people. It's to connect with each other. For full context, we already finished a bottle of wine and had more drinks we ordered, and had some food left (we were 2hr in and I already told them that we eat slow). He didn't approach in a way "if you would like to stay longer, we can move you to xyz" which another server did after. He just said "we need this table in 30min". So when he came with a bill (because we didn't want to stay longer treated like that), I provided feedback. I do really understand why they do it and I told him I do understand (I know how much it costs to rent a place in Vancouver. I have a friend who owns a restaurant here) but explained that they need to find a way to navigate through because it spoils the experience. But here is the problem. He cut me off explaining how I feel. And he wouldn't let me finish a sentence and said "I have other tables to serve" and left amid me talking. My job is also client facing (over 2 decades) and I never dare to do what he did to us. You can disagree respectfully and explain why but you can never walk away amid conversation. The fact that he just walked away amid conversation like that after we already spent a good amount of money left us such a bitter taste in our mouth. I won't be going back. In fact, I will recommend all my friends to not visit this place. If you read this, trust me, it's not worth it.

It was so busy we were forced to sit on the sidewalk. Fortunately, they have a patio. Everything was very good except for the tortilla fondue which was neither a fondue or a tortilla. Maybe call it " glop" ? Or better yet take it off the menu.

I went yesterday with my wife, I stated in the reservation site that she is allergic to cinnamon. When we arrived the server asked about food allergies and she said again cinnamon. When we asked the staff to recommend us a dish, they gave us a plate with cinnamon and she had a bad reaction, rash in all over her body. The server was not sure about the condiments/ingredients. They gave us a expired medicine (from 2023) so we had to leave. They don't have emergency plan for this type of situation. Very disappointed with the experience.

A very lively place, great atmosphere, friendly service, and pretty good food sums it up here. They have a big selection of high-end canned fish. Basically, you are paying for curated quality, advice from the server, and atmosphere, above and beyond the canned fish itself. The sardines we were recommended were quite delicious, and the mussels and stuffed squid were surprisingly tasty as well. As for their cooked items - very good but not amazing I would say. Olives are on point, patatas bravas were tasty (I would hold the mayo, personally), octopus was well done, and the bikini sandwiches were flavorful and comforting. Basically, everything was good and induced smiles at my table, but mostly were not quite next-level, and they could maybe do with a bit more selection. Wine selection and cocktails were quite good. I might suggest having a few more sherries, just to enhance the theme of the place. Otherwise, great. Definitely enjoyable, but yes there is a bit of room for improvement.

The paella is super small for the price I consider the taste good but super expensive for the small size of the portions, the service a little bit slowly and disorganized

El único restaurante de norteamérica que he encontrado que sirve la Estrella Damm! Si ets de Catalunya ja saps... buenas croquetas y bravas y el servicio va rápido, pero porque tienen muchas reservaciones después.

Cute little gem! It's recently been recommended by the Michelin guide so it can get pretty packed! We were lucky to snag a last minute cancellation on a weekend. The tapas were delicious although the selection was small. I loved the patatas bravas but make sure to ask for extra sauce :) overall the ambience was lively and the service was great too!

Although this place received a lot of positive recognition I had heard mixed reviews from people that I knew. The common theme that I heard is that it's over priced-but decent food. I know it's covid and times are tough. But i can still be honest with my review. My original plan was to check out their special smash burger (only offered on thursday-saturday from 4pm - 7pm). If I had stuck with my original plan (ordering only the burger, to-go) I think I would have given it a 4 star. I had agreed to meet up with an acquaintance who then wanted stay for drinks and appies-fine. We ordered the shishito peppers and manchego cheese croquettes (3 for $11) and the chipirones a la plancha ($15). Both dishes were really good! The presentation on the chipirones was beautiful. The sauce on the dish was amazing. The owner, Shaun checked in to see how we enjoyed our meal and asked "did you guys want some bread to soak up some of that sauce?" What a great idea. *** The smash burger was small. Like just barely bigger than a slider. I had heard from IG that it was on the smaller side...I would say this was just barely bigger than a buddy burger (a mini burger). I will give them credit that everything was made in house (fresh potato bun, pickled cucumber, sauce) and it was delicious! For $12 when I can get a proper size burger at places like the American, Hundy, Popina, between 2 burgers, there is no way I would get it again lol. No regrets but i won't be rushing to go back nor highly recommend it to my close friends. It was a novelty, a one time burger. The food was good. Now the real reason as to why I'm deducting 2 stars is feeling like I'm being ripped off...*** I ordered a club soda. It was flat (barely any carbonation...) and in a small short glass with a generous helping of ice. I don't complain because sometimes the soda machines can be like that (my assumption). Plus I thought i'll get more later. I ask for another club soda. It's neither worse than the first one. So when it's time for the bill, I am irked that they charged me $4 x 2 for my club soda. I'm sorry, you give me flat soda with mostly ice (I'm sure i got less than a full can of soda between my 2 glasses) and you think that's fair? When I asked "you guys charge for each soda?" the server seemed defensive and said "yes" to which I then went off saying it seemed like it came from one of those soda pumps because it was flat. The server then started saying it wasn't club soda but some kind of sparkling water but I think she knew I was getting annoyed so she said she could take it off the bill. I feel like maybe they serve those mini glass bottles of sparkling water (not perrier or pelegríno brand) which is often more flat than actually carbonated. I think I was comparing it to places like Ancora or blue water (in my head) where $8 for your sparkling water is at least brought to your table or constantly filled (there is no way even a full can of soda would have filled both of my short glasses that were full of ice). Clearly I am hung up on the details lol. The other annoying thing was that the server repeatedly asked "do you want me to take it off your bill?" Well no sh$t sherlock. The appropriate thing to say was "I'll take that off for you" none of the added bull sh$t. The other thing that bothered me was the charge of $3 for bread. I made the mistake thinking the owner/chef was actually generous by offering us complimentary bread. How quickly i forget that this is classic upselling. Props to him for having to hustle stale-ish/not warm slices of bread! Small touches like free slices of bread (mind you these were small slices drizzled in O.O.) would have been nice. So the combination of what felt like being over charged for my club soda and the sneaky way of charging for bread really bothered me. Sure, i got $4 back but the overall feeling I was left with was not enjoyable. I want to leave a restaurant enjoying the food and experience. I left with over priced food in my belly and not such a pleasant experience. It makes sense why on average Como gets 3 stars. This place is only worth it once it goes back to its usual happy hour of a free tapa with every drink. There is actual value in that. I took a quick scan of other people's reviews (more so the lower star ones, and it's nice to see Shaun L., one of the owner's reading the comments and rating "funny"). It's good that the owner wants to be engaged as there is always room for improvement. People don't repeat the same things over just to be rude. I respect places that are actually open to feedback versus being passive agressive/defensive when people express their not so great experience. Not saying that the owner will do that...but there is a reason why other places are rated higher (with similar prices, same/higher caliber) and it's worth reflecting as to why that is versus an IDGAF- type of attitude.

Everything is perfect . We were there at 4pm. So ordered dishes on happy hour menu. We love olive and ham.The clams are fresh and tasty . We will be there again quite soon.

Nice enough place for drinks and tapas - don't come too hungry. Easy to spend quite a few $$ here. I like their unique menu of tinned items from Spain that come with potato chips! We ordered the squid and it was nice and meaty and potent when it came to its flavour. The cheese with honey was delicious and the dried fish with almond and kiwi stood out! To echo other reviews ambiance-wise the place feels busy and loud. Service was good. Three stars because while quite the unique experience in Vancouver, it's a niche one. Nice to experience once, but not something am rushing back to try again.

Decent (authentic?) but rather overpriced hipster tapas place along Main. Parking is available on the side streets. The inside is definitely trendy (hipsterish) with the bare walls and shelves full of random food. The place is quite popular. Too popular. it was packed. I forgot to check out the washrooms, where the walls are covered with baseball cards. Heard it's worth a visit. Staff were friendly but stretched too thin. We had trouble waving down the waiter for my area. Drinks here are quite expensive. Had a rose tonic (served in a small glass) and it was $13(!). Yikes. Think I'll stick to beer next time. Marinated olives - exactly the way they sound. Boquerones (non salted anchovies) & olives - nice and tasty with the olive oil. Pits in olives. Goat cheese stuffed pepper - nice neutral taste. Patatas bravas - glorified hash browns. Crisp and tasty, especially with that sauce. Served with Spanish flag toothpick too. Ox tongue, mojo verde, anchovy - nice tender slice, with plenty of stuff on top. See photo. Way overpriced at $15 though for a single slice. I can probably eat 10 of these things. As much as I'd like to come back, I don't think I'd be able to leave full from this place without spending upwards of $50 if not $100. Great for a light snack at best, and stick to the beer or non alcoholic stuff.

Came here tonight for an intimate Yelp gathering and everyone at our table and the next loved the whole experience here: the food, the decor and the service was on-point! The place is super cute but small. There isn't a heck of a lot of seating area. I can see how this place can get busy. Note that parking around here can be problematic as most spots in the area are for permit holders only. But it's worth the visit, as the food is very good (perhaps a bit pricey, but very good!). I love tapas. I love small plates and sharing. We enjoyed anchovies-stuffed olives (delish), olives and some small fish (I think anchovies or herring. Delish), a Russian potato salad of sorts with tuna (delish), and potatoes with aoili sauce on it (beyond delish!!). I also ordered a chick pea dish with spinach and panacetta (not my personal favorite but others liked it). I also ordered a glass of sangria which was one of the best sangrias I've ever had. (Others in our party had rosé gin and tonics and they were beautiful). Speaking of beautiful, every dish we ordered was beautifully plated. And our server was super nice and very attentive. Those who know me know I often check out a place's bathroom (I think the condition of the loo speaks volumes about a place). The bathrooms here are wonderful! Not only are they clean and well-stocked, but they are plastered with the colorful cards of soccer players over every inch of wall. I am attaching a photo. How fun!

DO NOT book this restaurant! I booked this restaurant through Google map then realized couldn't make it, called immediately to cancel it. The owner refused to refund me $100 says it's just how it works. He says there is a 24 hours policy but obviously it's not showing on the Google map when I was booking it. It's very disappointing even before the customer step into the restaurant. And even worse is the owner make it sounds like it's customer's fault.

Great little addition to the Main Street restos. Love the different options in tapas and the decor. Service was slow and hard to get the attention of the staff. The canned items were overpriced, but I guess you need to factor in the cost to ship the items to Vancouver.

I loved eating tapas all day everyday in Barcelona so I definitely crave tapas from time to time here in Vancouver but haven't found one comparable to the ones I've tried in Spain. Saw Como on a friend's social media and it kept popping up on Yelp too so I was very eager to try it out. Went here on a Tuesday night and got seated immediately on the far end of the bar. Interiors is cozy but it can get quite loud inside. Their menu is not too big but they do have a lot of Spanish drinks available. We ordered the following: Croquetas de Jamon, Patatas Bravas, Bikini, Steak & Peppers and a glass of Sangria. The hubby loved their croquetas that he ordered a second round -- it is quite pricey though, $9 for 3 pcs so that's $3 per piece, ouch. The Bikini was okay, I think I'd appreciate it more if it was on a small baguette bread like the ones you can get in Spain as the bread soaks up the fat from the cheese and jamon when they toast it so it feels a bit greasy. Patatas bravas was yummy and filling while the steak and shishito peppers were cooked well. Sangria was refreshing but quite strong. Service was prompt and friendly and food came out relatively fast. I heard they have a happy hour and I'd like to try that one of these days..

Food was definitely good but portion was small. Prices were on the expensive side. Servers were attentive...maybe a little too much...good/bad idk? Docked one star because they didn't have paella on the day we went. If you want paella, make sure to call ahead to see if they are serving it on the day that you are going. Would come again but during happy hour for snacks or a light meal because they don't have a huge menu selection. Ordered: Ramon Pena Sardines in Olive Oil* Garlic shrimp* Torreznos* Spanish Octopus* Bikini Sandwich (* would order again)

If we had to live another city, Barcelona would be our place other than Vancouver. The authentic Spanish tapas is pretty much our only fix for when we're missing this kind of food. Part grocery, part restaurant - this is the casual, catchup place (within your COVID bubble) Vancouver has been missing all along. They've got happy hour that's perfect midday on a weekend, or dinners where you can get drinks, appies, and mains. I'd definitely recommend their specials - sometimes they're a little fusion like a Japanese roe tortilla with potatoes and creme fraiche. If you order a canned dish, and get some more for takeout, they're 25% off. The atmosphere is also awesome, and you've got to appreciate their plexiglass and directional arrows.

This is a wonderful spot if you like to partake in tasting several small dishes. Tapas...Spanish style. There are many good options. What we had tasted great. Dishes are fresh and well presented. We ordered a squid special of the day as well as mini mushroom croquettes. The Grenache wine complimented it well. However, there is no shortage of wine selection. I would also love to return and try several of their other appetizers. They have a great selection. You can also order some food in tins, such as sardines. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is welcoming. I look forward to returning here soon.

Very popular and cozy place to be for drinks and snacks. More suitable for late night or pre-dinner drinks. Overall I think the food was sub par. I had better tapas. Dishes were on the salty side, even for tapa standards. Also they have a long selection of canned seafood, which I feel is not worth the price. Most of the canned seafood I already have in my pantry that I order off from amazon. But they charge double the price. Small plates of almonds and olives cost $6 each. It's definitely not a place to bring your appetite. Food came out in a speedy manner, but server was on the pushy side for you to order alcoholic drinks. Some diners at our table do not drink, but they insisted on selling us each a drink. Yes we understand its common practice at tapa places, but they should also respect customer's preferences. Overall it's a fun place to be, but honestly over priced for what you get (serving canned tuna & octopus).

Food was solid, service not good. 8:30 reservation, were not seated until 8:45, no server greeted us until 8:55. I get it...Friday night, busy, yadda yadda, but acknowledging it or apologizing that you're behind goes an awfully long way and we received none of that. Also - this was an anniversary dinner and they ask you when you make the reservation if it's a special occasion...which I confirmed but it certainly made no difference.

#700 goes out to one of my favourite spots in Vancity. And the newly crowned 2nd best restaurant in Canada according to Air Canada - wooohooo! I love tapas and cocktails and that is exactly what Como is well known for. I've come here twice now - once with a large group of 10 and the other time with a smalll group of 3. Both times were fabulous and the service was fantastic. I've tried a few different things from their menu and have loved all of them: + Anchovy stuffed olives + Marcona Almonds + Goats Cheese Stuffed Peppers + Croquetas de Bacalao + Iberico Chorizo Fritos + Patatas Bravas + Garlic Shrimp + Charred Octopus, White Bean, Chicharron Since it's tapas style, the dishes are quite small and made to share, which I love. My favourites have to be the anchovy stuffed olives (which, I never thought I would ever say because anchovies and olives are two of my least favourite foods), croquetas de bacalao, the patatas bravas (my #1 fave!), and the charred octopus w/ chicharron. Cocktail wise, I really, really, really love their Mule de la Rosa which is has rose infused vodka, moscatel, grapefruit, lime, and ginger beer. I also love that they have a variety of gin and tonics, my favourite being the naranja. Also, their bathrooms are really cool and the walls are covered in vintage baseball/sports cards. Muchos gracias, Como, for the delicious tapas and yummy cocktails. I'll be back again very soon!

Our experience at Como Taperia was nothing short of exceptional, Shout out and thanks to Chef Raf and his team, He tailored our meals to perfection, ensuring every bite was a delightful surprise.we knew we were in expert hands. His passion for cooking was evident in every dish, the steak was hella bomb! Im not exaggerating but Fogo de Chão, Peter Luger, House of Prime Rib and Ruth Chris taste like a fancy McDonald's compare to his steak. We'd also like to give a special shout-out to our servers, Olivia and Ashwone, who added the perfect touch to our night, making it truly unforgettable

This place is a gem!! Felt like I was in Spain!!! Great ambiance excellent service and the food was fantastic We had a beautiful evening and we're delighted when we got the bill!!

What sort of Mexican restaurant doesn't even have nachos? Portions were small and over priced. Market (over)price on in season local peppers? Helicopter Owner was lurking staff while drinking at the bar. Bad juju at this wanna be Mexican gastropub.

This place is absolutely incredible. I could have given them 4 Michelin stars if I could. Four of us dined here and none of us could decide what was the best thing on the menu! Had the tuna, the pork, the chicken, octopus, patatas bravas ( the best ever, not oily at all), the olives were amazing, everything was just unbelievably delicious! Mark was wonderful, attentive and sweet!

Man, this place is still super busy. We came here around 8pm and didn't get a table for 2 until after 9pm - and we had to share a table for 4 with 2 other people. It was frustrating because we noticed another table for 2 available the entire time. We also noticed a group who arrived after us get a table before us. We tried the following dishes: 1. Patatas Bravas ($9) - THREE STARS Good serving of potatoes with a nice crisp on the outside. 2. Pork Belly & White Bean Stew ($16) - FOUR STARS This was our favourite dish of the night. The pork belly was super tender with a crispy skin and the beans had great flavour. 3. Meatballs ($12) - THREE STARS Meatballs were a bit overcooked, otherwise pretty good flavour. I especially liked the pine nuts. 4. Squid in Squid Ink Tin w/ Chips ($24) - TWO STARS Overpriced can of preserved squid served with chips. Overall, the experience was only average. The portions are small and the prices are high - but I guess this is the norm for tapas. The service was hit or miss - it took some time before our server remembered to take our drink orders.

Soooo delicious!! Hands down best Spanish tapas place in Vancouver. Went on a Friday night and there was a wait. Small spot and they only take reservations for groups of 6 or more. I ordered a sangria and a selection of tapas. I'd suggest 7-8 items for 2 people but 5-6 if you're ordering meat and rich items like I did. Service was odd, we had a couple of servers help us and one was really friendly and the other not so much. I was seated on a shared table so got to see all these different dishes. I didn't like how close to others I was though, felt crowded and you can hear everyone's conversations. I was told they have a good selection of wine but I stuck to a sangria which did not disappoint. For food I had to try the octopus. It was alright, but compared to the rest of the things I got i could barely taste it. The foie gras was my favourite. MUST GET. there was a pork belly on their daily special which was delicious and extremely rich. The garlic prawns were bland. I honestly think everything on their menu would be good.

Understanding that this place is new and popular, and doesn't take reservations, my wife and I came at 5:30 on a Friday evening. We were seated immediately at their limited bar seating, and the place filled up quickly after that. There are no tables for two with the space made up mostly of tables of four. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and we ordered a bottle of Spanish red wine which was quite good. We sipped our wine while deciding what to order. We chose the patatas bravas, a staple of any taperia, as well as the chicken livers, Galician octopus and steak with peppers. The food came out promptly, starting with the potatoes which were delicious. Perfectly fried and topped with a smoky, zesty sauce, as well as a creamy mayo-like sauce. Very yummy. The rest of the dishes came out quickly after. The steak and peppers was good - the steak had a nice flavour and was perfectly grilled, but a bit tough, probably hanger steak. The peppers were nice, I think shishito, and a nice flavour. The octopus was quite good and very tender, which is difficult, so the kitchen staff know what they're doing. My complaint would be that it tasted overwhelmingly of smoked paprika without much seasoning. A few drops of hot sauce remedied this. My least favourite dish was the chicken liver, which is more of a personal thing. It was large chunks of liver and I've just never been a fan. Wanting something else to nibble on, we ordered the anchovy stuffed olives which were actually the star of the meal. They looked like your typical green manzanilla olives yet more mellow and savoury in flavour thanks to the anchovy imparting their flavour. I could have eaten another dish of these. A setback came as I went back for more patatas bravas and encountered something hard. I pulled what looked like a staple out of my mouth and realized it must have been a bit of steel wool used by the dishwashers. An honest mistake and they were very apologetic, offering us a couple glasses of sherry to make up for it, and would take the potatoes off of the bill. Finally we asked for the bill, and when it came, they had overcharged us for the wine and the potatoes were still on the bill. Not wanting to seem like a needy customer I only pointed out the discrepancy with the wine and they quickly brought us a new bill. Overall, minus the mishap with the potatoes, it was good but pricy, even with the bottle of wine. Still, it was good enough to warrant another visit to try some more of the menu items.

Really small plate and expensive. The menu lack some description so we don't really what we are ordering. The place is good drinking and eating appy but if you are looking to get full, it will cost you quite a bit. We picked this restaurant because it was on the list of Air Canada best new restaurant. They play loud music in the background so it makes chatting hard as well. The staff are friendly but I really wish that their food comes in bigger size for the price they charge.

Fantastic! Oh I love this place. My biggest problem eating out is portion sizes - most restaurants just serve you way too much, so you end up needing to pick one or two things and missing out on most of the menu. Tapas are a great solution to this problem, and Como makes the tastiest Spanish-style tapas I've found in town! Where to start? I love chorizo, and the chorizo here was delicious, juicy and flavourful, just what you want to start off a rich meal. My favourite was the Moorish Lamb Meatballs, though - incredibly delicious and nicely spiced meatballs, probably the best meatballs I've ever had. The octopus was tasty as well, served on a delicious bean spread, and everything was at the very least good - and serving it without carbs on the side means you can really focus on the enjoyment rather than on fullness (you can buy bread on the side, for $3). And all the portions were modest - we're talking about six mouthfuls in total, more or less, so three bites a person in my case. Service is friendly and attentive too! If there's a downside, it's probably the relatively high price if you really dig into the menu, but to be frank I'd much rather pay for variety and quality than for fancy ambiance or views, cuisine prestige, or quantity. This is a wonderful place and I definitely want to come back!

We spent New Year's Eve at Como with another couple on a double date. The atmosphere is similar to a trendy tapas bar in Barcelona. Clean, vibrant, good food with sherry and vermouth on tap. I do wish there are more bar seats or standing spots though it's modified for a more comfortable Vancouver dining experience. My favourite dishes for the night were the steak and peppers, croquettes and definitely the octopus!