The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic small portions just like you'd find in a traditional tapas bar in Spain. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the service was excellent. Highly recommended!
Anand Singh
Oct 9, 2025
5
A TASTE OF SPANISH TAPAS RIGHT HERE IN DURHAM. Excellent food made tasty and portions are just right. Service was attentive and food came out at a good pace. Fantastic place to have a conversation and enjoy a variety of flavors. Loved the empanadas, calamari, and desserts - try the chocolate mousse and flan. Will be like a night on Las Ramblas in Barcelona when you go. Dont miss out!
Mario Alex Gonzalez
Oct 2, 2025
5
Very delicious and authentic tapas bar. Had some great vibes, Estrella Dam, lots of wine, and of course, awesome small plate dishes. Throughly enjoyed my entire experience, with great service, appetizing food presentation and tasty dishes, it is all I can ask for from a tapas bar.
Yuna Y
Jul 8, 2025
3
Food is good and delicious. But the amount is pretty small. It’s really tapas and you shouldn’t expect to be full. It’s like a snack level dish. If you really want to full up here, the minimum per person will goes to 100+. I went to McDonald’s after having this dinner with my friend. And it’s also rare in North Carolina the tip minimum is 20%. In that moment I thought I was in New York or San Francisco.
Emily K
Jun 21, 2025
3
Food was meh, bland, nothing great. It was fine. Restaurant was pretty dark unless you reserve a window seat. Most food was hot, but our steak was cold. Menu is marked well with allergens. Gluten free options are clearly labeled. Our favorites were the beet salad and crab stuffed peppers. Least favorite was definitely the meat balls.
Travis Hornsby
Jun 10, 2025
5
Beatriz was really great to us we had a big company party with lots of out of town folks and got great compliments as to how much they liked the service and the restaurant. Highly recommend for large groups.
Fiona Zhang
May 5, 2025
5
One of the best Tapas bars I’ve ever been. Highly recommend the octopus and churros with chocolate dip. The octopus is crispy outside and chewy inside. Even the tomato at the bottom is delicious. Oxtail is very tender and fatty (in a positive way). Spiro is very nice and introduced his favorite ones as well. He recommended the salmon!
Patrick Turner
Mar 18, 2025
5
Taberna Tapas is a fantastic spot with a great location and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The full bar is well-stocked, and the bartender was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations, including a local gin martini that was spot-on.
The menu is easy to navigate, featuring a broad variety of dishes, most of which are genuinely shareable tapas. The food arrived as it was ready, ensuring everything was fresh and hot. The Estrella beer on tap was a nice touch, and the spare ribs and tomato on toast stood out as absolute favorites.
If you’re looking for a laid-back yet high-quality tapas experience, this place is definitely worth a visit.
Summer Xia
Mar 14, 2025
4
Very good food! Love the fried oysters , oxtail, octopus, lamb cooked to the perfect level. A little pricy
Neha Patel
Nov 16, 2024
3
Nice cozy atmosphere and staff, quick service. However, food is mediocre and nothing special, as is the usual with most tapas around here. We tried the beef empanadas and the Brussels sprouts which were pretty bland. Way overpriced.
