Cascal - Mountain View

The meal was excellent, just like always. However, the table setting could use some improvement, as they placed two dessert forks at each setting instead of one... read more The meal was excellent, just like always. However, the table setting could use some improvement, as they placed two dessert forks at each setting instead of one.

We booked a table for lunch with friends. We'd eaten at Cascal often over several years, and my husband's garlic allergy had always been well taken care of. Tod... read more We booked a table for lunch with friends. We'd eaten at Cascal often over several years, and my husband's garlic allergy had always been well taken care of. Today we checked in, to find that there were only two dishes that could be prepared without garlic ‐ tuna tartare, and stuffed dates. Our waiter was helpful, but as my husband doesn't like raw fish, he chose stuffed dates. It really didn't work alone as a main course. To make matters worse, we got a rude email later taking us to task for being no‐shows. Don't worry Cascal, we won't be troubling you ever again, nor will our friends.

We went around 5:30 PM and were able to get seated for Happy Hour. They have some good food and drink options. The drinks were great; I ordered some fruity ones... read more We went around 5:30 PM and were able to get seated for Happy Hour. They have some good food and drink options. The drinks were great; I ordered some fruity ones, so they weren’t particularly strong but were delicious. We tried both the short ribs and fish tacos; they were okay, not bad for Happy Hour, but I’ve had better. The liver crostini was good. The paella (not on the Happy Hour menu) was absolutely the best. I’ll go back for more Happy Hour.

Bread olive oil came as soon as it arrived while I was still reading the menu. Goat cheese looked like moldy meatloaf but it actually didn’t smell terrible. It... read more Bread olive oil came as soon as it arrived while I was still reading the menu. Goat cheese looked like moldy meatloaf but it actually didn’t smell terrible. It tasted like mild cheese. It was also good to eat alone with the accompanying salad and seafood stew. The small rice is bigger than the face, so it is suitable for everyone to share. The fried potato meat balls are quite delicious, crispy on the outside and a little fluid on the inside. The sherry wine is not sweet and has a strong fragrance. It is smooth to drink. The octopus feet are great and pickled. Tuna is special and delicious.

Went here for a family gathering and the place did not disappoint. All the dishes were great, our servers were very attentive. Live music on a Friday night. We... read more Went here for a family gathering and the place did not disappoint. All the dishes were great, our servers were very attentive. Live music on a Friday night. We had a small non pleasant interaction with a small group of diners but that was not the restaurant’s fault. They wanted a “quiet” atmosphere ??…should’ve stayed home.