El Bodegon - Cocoa

The restaurant features a creative and authentic menu that feels like home-cooked meals. The owner is a diligent individual who takes excellent care of both his customers and himself. We visited during a flamenco show, and it was a fantastic experience! However, I recommend arriving early, as the place fills up quickly—several groups were turned away due to a lack of available seats. I highly recommend this restaurant!

As a Latin couple from Miami and New York City, we’re discerning when it comes to Spanish and Latin cuisine. We hoped the food would be exceptional alongside the live entertainment, and we were not disappointed. The pork appetizer was tender and well-seasoned, and the yucca croquettes were excellent. Our main courses of fresh seafood, including shrimp in salsa criolla, were served over perfectly fried green plantains. They also offer a variety of paellas. The service was attentive and friendly, with the owner personally ensuring that everyone’s needs were met. The dancers were entertaining and encouraged audience participation, making the experience even more enjoyable. The open doors added to the ambiance of dining outside, and if guests needed a quieter setting, they could simply request to sit back inside. There were also seating options on the balcony, and while families with children are welcome, it seemed appropriate to keep the area calm and pleasant. While this restaurant is pricier than others, it offers an exceptional dining experience that far exceeds typical tourist spots. Our evening was a memorable one, filled with fantastic food, excellent service, and lively entertainment. To our surprise, our costs were lower than we anticipated given the quality we received. A little gesture, like a complimentary drink to celebrate our anniversary, would have been a lovely touch, but nonetheless, we will definitely return here in the future.

The service, food quality, and atmosphere were outstanding! The mussels were fantastic, and my partner said his lamb shank was the best he’s ever had. My meal was excellent as well. Overall, it was a five-star experience! I highly recommend this place.

Hidden treasure, but immensely impressive! A co worker recommended this place while I was traveling for business. For some reason, Google Maps did not want us to navigate here (Maps issue) but once we found the old church facade and the maitre d ' on the sidewalk, we knew we were there. The ambiance is very enjoyable, and the food lived up to the reputation. To start, I chose a pork tapas appetizer. It was delicious, but pricey for the amount of food. For the main course I had churrasco steak with broccoli and garbanzo beans. The steak was seasoned and cooked well. Unlike the appetizer, the entree was priced right for a restaurant of this stature. Oh, and the beer I went with the 1605 Red... all the while thinking this Spanish beer had the quality of a Belgian Trappist ale... Turns out it 's actually just an Irish Red... but it was really really good. Apparently they also have live music and Flamenco dancing (stage performance) Friday and Saturday. Definitely want to come back.

Wonderful Spanish place with authentic tapas and Spanish wines. The Garbonzos Fritos (cooked chickpeas with chorizo) was our favorite very tasty. Staff are friendly and they had a violinist providing music. Located in a quaint area that's worth the a visit.