Marbella Tapas

I had a Travelzoo deal so for $ 36 we got 2 glasses of wine, 2 small plates, 2 medium plates and 1 large plate or a paella. It’s still available so that would be worth getting if you’re coming here because I don’t think it’s really worth full price.
A lot of Unilocalers recommended the ribs but «dammit it if I am getting that here!» I said to myself! I should’ve done that instead of the «chorizo and filet stuffed mushrooms» which were awful. 3 pieces for a retail price of $ 9 and it tasted like they stuffed the mushrooms with Slim Jims. While that may sound tasty to someone who just ripped 3 hits from a bong, I wasn’t down with that today.
Aside from that, everything else was meh to average. The shrimp kabobs were a hearty portion compared to other plates so I would recommend that. But if you’re actually paying $ 9 for it, Shish Kabob House is right up the street and you’d get a huge meal for $ 1 more.
The cheese and chorizo empanadas were a one and done for me. It tasted like a below average taco sealed shut. The boquerones which had hard boiled egg tartar, peppers, anchovies on a baguette would’ve been better if the bread were fresh. The paella had a good amount of veggies and seafood in it but the sauce tasted like tomato paste out of a can. It was very, very ketchup like.
The best part was actually the chocolate torta with vanilla ice cream for dessert.
The staff was friendly and attentive and I liked the piano man singing that night. It made for some nice ambiance. I would consider going back but just for happy hour. It could also be that my wife and I ordered all the wrong things and should’ve stuck with non-​Spanish menu items like sliders, ribs and tacos.

We’ve been 3 times to Marbella in the last 2 months. Mainly because it’s less than a mile from home & they are open late. And we are looking for an alternative to the other tapas place that has become way too popular.
The good:
prices are decent, service is attentive & the food is decent. Since we don’t eat seafood I cannot speak for that but the chicken/​steak skewers were tender & fall off the stick; the cucumber/​yogurt/​jalepeno dip was smooth & creamy though for me I would have liked more cucumber/​jalepeno & less yogurt but that’s just me. We also had the empanadas (tasty but the crust was a little dry) the boneless baby backs (must have) & the lamb sliders. Our last visit we ventured to the large plate selection with the tequila chicken & lamb chops. Excellent choices. Very attentive staff that kept the plates on pace. I would have liked a better variety in the small plates & dessert but as they get more popular perhaps they will expand the menu.
The Bad: Their «homemade» sangria tasted, to the 3 of us, like it was poured from a bottle and sprite added. Also their bar seating is not comfortable. They only have high top tables or very low to the ground tables.
the Ugly: I have to mention their website. 1^st, its in flash so it eliminates iphone/​ipad uses. 2^nd it is dark so it is hard to read — thankfully they do have the full menu in pdf format.
Why you should go:
Happy hour! In the bar. The mixologist is awesome. For example, my son who is still trying to find his signature drink, told him he likes the flavors of orange & vanilla & spicy — and out came a shot with all of them. The prices are really good and there is a bar only menu that rocks.
They do have entertainment. Out of the 3 times we went 2 of them had live music. not blaring speakers that deafen you but classic flamenco giving a moment that you could actually feel you weren’t in a strip mall in Las Vegas.
3 people 3 times: the constants were the cocktails (minus the sangria) the service & the quality of food. Our average bill with 2 rounds of cocktails & tip was about 120.00
GREAT place to stop after a night out, and they do have decent seating for groups of 8+

Ok, it was my fault for not checking the happy hour menu on Unilocal.It was completely empty at 6pm for happy hour in the bar on a weekday. They were out of blue moon and out of stella artois. Sheesh, what kind of bar are these people running? Opted for water instead. Ordered every dish on the happy hour menu except for the quesadilla. Portions seemed itty bitty, unless I was just super hungry that day or it was so dark in there I couldn’t see the other half of my plate. The best thing was the steak tostadas which had a sweet red cabbage slaw with it. The potatoes were good too, but they were just roasted potatoes with spices and sour cream, hm… was potato really worth $ 4?
For not having that many customers, there was 1 other table in the bar area and 1 table in the regular restaurant area, service was S… L… O… W.
I overheard the other table and you can not combine a groupon or living social coupon with happy hour specials. It’s one or the other discount.
Overall, trying it once was enough.

We stopped here after finding a travel zoo deal for $ 35 dollars. It included 2 small plates, 2 med plates and 1 large plate plus two glasses of sangria. I figured it would be low rent since the deal was so cheap. Boy was I wrong! The food was amazing! Manchego mac n’ cheese is awesome along with the calamari.
If you are in Vegas and looking for a nice, quiet place to take your lady for some quality time and great food off the strip, this is the place to go.

Marbella was one of those restaurants for me that you wanted to try, but at the same time you weren’t so sure on pulling the trigger by going. Suddenly a LivingSocial appeared and it seemed that I had little to lose to try it out!
Walked in and saw that it was busy! Couples everywhere, if you’re one of those couples that like to make fun of the lovey dovey stuff that others do, then this is your place to be a creeper. The environment is definitely not somewhere I would eat with my dad, especially if they have instrumentals of love making songs playing. Waiting a few minutes at the hostess stand was not a big deal, it either meant they were busy touching tables… or inattentive.
During my experience I had to wait less than 10 minutes on a Friday night for a table, not bad! The food was «okay», definitely did not experience any stand outs and the same applies to the Sangria. The poor service was the predominate flavor of the night. Had asked if we could upgrade the fries on the Ahi Tuna (way over seasoned and overcooked) to the Marbella fries, which we received an okay for, but alas did not happen. The ceviche did not blow any minds, edible, and a decent portion size. I’m glad that I had a LivingSocial, because if I had paid full price for what they serve as paella I would be devastated. A few other dishes were ordered, but they slip my mind.
I did not see my server too often, only when she brought the menus, when she saw I didn’t get the fries, promotion, and bill time. Sometime during dinner the we were informed of a Facebook promotion they had, which we had an option of getting a small plate, sangria or a desert. The bill however showed a Facebook promotion line, but had a $ 0 value, thus being charged for the dessert. The server didn’t believe me when I had told them they charged me, but after a few minutes, it was corrected.
The disconnect from the staff and non soul reaching food tells me I’ll probably skip my next opportunities to come back.

Came here with a travel zoo coupon during our visit to LV. We didn’t walk out of the building until 11pM. from out 8:30PM reservation.
Below was our time line
9:15 Fries came out cold
9:20 Calamari (came out hot and tasty)
9:23 Tomato sourdough (not sure what to say just sourdough and spread of tomato), Baby ribs (had too much sauce)
9:23 onion soup arrived. (IT WAS VERY VERY SALTY) that we had to return it and order something else.
9:43 steams mussel and fettuccine (again VERY SALTY)
9:55 Rib eye (was ok), Shrimp Kabob (over cook)
9:58 Cauliflower replacement of the onion soup (very tasty but too oily for my taste)
10:17 Paella (NOW WE ORDER THIS PAELLA WHEN WE SAT DOWN AT 8:45) She stated it take 45min, when we ask her again it was 10pm. this was not acceptable and it was not as good at all. It was over cook.
10:43 dessert coconut flan and chocolate torta (i think this is the only thing that they did not mess up.
One of the marketing person did came by and ask how was their food and we did tell her the truth that everything on the plate was service to us was salty. Not sure if the chef had a bad day. The only thing that i give a 3 star was the waitress that was serving us that day. I think she was the only one working on friday night.

the bf and went here for date night after we got the half off groupon. We came on a sunday night, so it wasnt very busy. we were seated and waited a little long for our drink orders to be taken. the waitress was very nice and went through the menu. We got:
Brussel sprouts — it had an unexpectedly bitter flavor, almost as if it was burnt
cheese and chorizo empanadas — it tasted a lot like the bean and cheese burrito from taco bell
gambas al ajillo — the sauce was pretty good, especially with the bread
shrimp kabobs — the shrimp was so salty, it burned my lips; the salad was tossed with a ton of lime juice, so it was super sour. the rice was the best part of the entire meal
pasta duo — i forgot what kind of pastas they were, but the only flavor i could taste was the from the crap load of cheese they smothered on them. bleh.
i probably wont go back without a groupon. the service was pretty good, although there were a few times we were left waiting. the food was not that great, youre better off paying a similar amount for better quality over at firefly.

Oh my gosh. Went to Wine and Canvas event with my friend Amy held here. First of all — thanks for the free sangria for checking in at Unilocal.That was awesome. :) The white sangria is my favorite though I had both red and white. Here’s what we had:
Huevos Estrallados (2 over medium eggs on chorizo string fries)
Chorizo and Filet stuffed mushrooms
Hummus with Tahini served with pita chips
Smoked Tuna Sashimi
The prices during happy hour are amazing. For regular costs it’s small plates for $ 6, medium plates for $ 9 and large plates for $ 16. We didn’t have any large plates but the small and medium were well portioned.
The Huevos Estrallados were TO DIE FOR. I wish I had some right now. The hummus was very yummy, smooth and garlic-​y. Tuna delicious and Chorizo stuffed mushrooms were lovely though you only get 3 which I thought was a little lite.
Service was ok — a bit snobby but not too bad. Great ambiance. I would definitely come back — the food was amazing.

We came here because Debbie N Groupon was expiring and was pleasantly surprise to see how elegant this restaurant is. Earl C got a drink so we hung out at the bar for a bit while waiting for Debbie to arrive. While we were there, a musician on his guitar were playing many popular piece. It was quite relaxing.
When Debbie arrived, we were taken to a table by a very friendly hostess. The booth she took us to was covered with paper, which was pretty neat.
Then came the most upbeat, friendly, informative server I have yet to encounter… Dominic. With his suggestions, we ordered the following:
Small plates:
–Brussel sprouts — was fried, crispy, and tossed in a light vinaigrette. Earl’s favorite.
–Cauliflower with garbanzo, cashews and cabbage — simple but delicious. Gives us ideas on making a side dish at home.
–French fries — I always order french fries at tapas places… my own little tradition. It was good, but I was hoping for more truffle oil…
Medium dishes
–Cooked for 6 days Ribs– Debbie’s favorite. There are maybe four pieces, but each was so tender and flavorful. Very delicious. are cooked 6 days and it becomes so tender, the meat falls off the bone, so they serve it boneless. It was tasty and a good portion for the price I think.
–Gambas de ajillo– There were medium sized shrimps, but did not meet my expectations.
Dessert
–Chocolate torta — this was a warm chocolate cake with banana ice cream and walnuts. It was ok. Not something that I would ordered again. Wasn’t ooey gooey, but the flavor was there.
Conclusion: We would come back for the happy hours!

I came here once before and gave this place 4 stars, but this time it was a 5 star experience. As far as dining goes, this is what we ordered:
Fried Calamari — $ 9
Ahi Tuna Daurade — $ 16
2 Beef Tacos — $ 6
Lamb Beef Sliders — $ 9
In total, the food was $ 40, which was perfect as I had purchased a $ 20 for $ 40 Groupon before arriving. I had the ahi tuna last time, and I think I’ll order this dish every time I dine here. It is simply the perfect ahi tuna. Good size, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Honestly, it’s a steal at $ 16. The other dishes were delicious as well, with the jalepenos in the calamari a nice surprise, as were the sweet potato fries that came with the sliders.
But the 5* experience really came from the bartender Ryan. My buddy Tim had originally asked our server about the Riesling wines, and he didn’t know the answer, so Ryan came over to chat with us. He let Tim try two different Rieslings, and they discussed the merits of each. When he settled on which one to get, Ryan returned with not only a glass of wine but two samplers of their sangria, the red and the white. As we ate we chatted a bit more with Ryan about scotches and specialty cocktails, and we’ll definitely be coming back in to see what Ryan is capable of.

Bad. We took my grandmother to introduce her to tapas. The menu was good and the prices were agreeable. But the service, oh the service! Our food came out pretty late and wasn’t flowing like tapas normally does. We got the fries and the noodles first, then waited 15 minutes for the peppers… Then waited 15 minutes for the macaroni. Think, though, that we have a table of 4. The ceviche wasn’t too great and the food appeared to have been waiting for a while when we got it. The guac with the fish tacos had started to brown a little.
We didn’t even get two of our items. And it took another 15 minutes to get that written off our tab, then to get the check. And we had to ask 4 times…
I’d really like to give this place another shot. But the service might have killed it for me.
Oh, and regardless of the amount of customers, please don’t make excuses. There were other tables looking around for servers and the party didn’t have any servers in there either. I’m wondering if people called out or if the service is more of a problem than just with us.

First time here and I was really surprised to find such an elegant restaurant inside this strip mall. I hear this was the old Ruth Chris’s and I can see that.
We were greeted by several staff passing by the hostess stand and when the hostess came back, she took us to our table. It was a booth, I like booths.
Our sever was named Dominic, and I have to say he was awesome. Informative, honest, friendly but professional. We pretty much ordered all the popular menu items he suggested.
Small plates:
Brussel sprouts which is not the typical cut in half and sautéed, it was fried Brussel sprout leaves tossed with a vinaigrette. It was good and different.
Cauliflower with garbanzo, cashews and cabbage. Definitely something I can make at home but it was one of those simple dishes you can appreciate.
French fries… Because it’s Regina’s favorite. There was supposed to be truffle oil but I didn’t really smell too much of it, but I am a little sick and stuffed up.
Medium dishes
Ribs are cooked 6 days and it becomes so tender, the meat falls off the bone, so they serve it boneless. It was tasty and a good portion for the price I think.
Gambas was the other medium dish, which was ok. I was expecting the shrimp to be prawns. The sauce was like a buttery lemon sauce but nothing exciting. Maybe if there was actually spice in the sauce, instead of a chili for decoration, I would have liked it more.
Dessert
Chocolate torta came with banana ice cream and walnuts. The menu said vanilla but I actually liked the banana better. You don’t get banana at too many places which makes made me think they made it themselves. The chocolate cake was warm and kind of gooey but I like mine oozing out. This was more like a warm cake with a soft center.
I would definitely come back, and I would look for Dominic the server/​bartender. Also, I want to check out their happy hour.

Very cool décor and ambiance make this new restaurant a great place to enjoy some tapas and drinks with friends. Located west of the Palms, this restaurant packs a diverse menu, happy hour choices and yummy spanish dishes for you to enjoy. I visited this place to see some friends play live music and, although the place was almost empty (not a happening place (yet) on a saturday night), I think if they stay on the right path customers/​business will definitely come. Here the play-​by-​play.
Service: Showed up at about 9:30 and was greeted as I sat in the bar area. I had a server come over and offer me a drink, and since I received a free sangria by checking in, that is what I ordered. Server was very attentive, cordial and knowledgeable about the menu! I ordered a tomato mozzarella salad per my server’s recommendation and it was pretty good.
Food and Beverage: The barman was nice enough to let me try both the white and red sangria before making my decision, but I am saddened to say neither was anything to write home about. The sangria seemed bland and tasted a bit watered down so do NOT order it. My friends ordered cocktails which looked like they were mixed generously. The tomato-​mozzarella I ordered was great and all the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the rest of the menu offers some yummy-​looking dishes for $ 7,$ 8 or $ 9 according to plate size– pretty awesome pricing structure.
General opinion: COME SUPPORT THIS LOCAL RESTAURANT. I will certainly be back to try some of the other dishes and experience lunch or dinner soon!

Diane was the grand raffle winner at a recent Las Vegas Unilocal Elite party here. So, armed with a $ 50 gift certificate, we arrived with friends. And, Diane will also be receiving a private cooking lesson from Executive Chef Marco Beltran very soon.
As at the party, smooth Hummus made with Tahini and ladled onto Pita Chips was a nice start, accompanied by very good Fried Calamari cooked with peppers. A cold Shrimp Ceviche was excellent. And, a cheese-​covered Onion Soup was real rich in flavor, and had well-​caramelized onions, but was somewhat winey in taste. Caesar Salad was very good, with a nice crunch to it.
My entrée of a full order of Paella Valenciana, with chicken, Valencia Rice, saffron, chorizo, and bell peppers was good but I didn’t notice any green beans in it as advertised, and the chicken was overdone. Thin French Fries were very good, and others at my table enjoyed their well-​prepared steaks.
A dessert of Torta de Chocolate topped by Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce, with strawberry slices on one side of a moist warm Brownie, and pieces of pineapple on the other, was an excellent end to our meal.
The restaurant’s ambiance of lush contemporary décor amid Spanish music with a flamenco beat was both elegant and comfortable, while the service was amiable, very efficient, and unobtrusive. As a special plus, right after meal’s end Chef Marco emerged from the kitchen to warmly greet us.
4−½ stars overall!

This restaurant is much nicer and more upscale than one might expect given its location in a scruffy shopping plaza. We started off at the bar nursing glasses of red sangria while enjoying the music of Spanish guitarist Ricardo Griego. The sangria was excellent and free courtesy of two coupons I printed off the Vegas4Locals website. After listening to him sing and play several songs, we moved into the beautifully decorated dining room where we ordered the following:
1) cheese and chorizo empanadas — light and flavorful (3 Forks)
2) piquillo peppers stuffed with crab — small portion considering the price (3 Forks)
3) lamb sliders — a bit dry due overcooking, but otherwise delicious (4 Forks)
4) cucumber and yogurt with toasted pita chips — refreshing (2.5 Forks)
5) boneless pork ribs — a cloying BBQ sauce and a bit tough (2.5 Forks)
We used a $ 40/​$ 20 Groupon plus the aforementioned coupon good for free sangrias. After seeing some of the photos on Unilocal,I am planning to go return and order a paella.

I recently visited Marbella for an event, and I was recently asked to write a review for the restaurant itself (voluntarily, and no extra incentives given).
We sampled a variety of tapas: brussel sprouts, crab, chicken skewers, shrimp ceviche, empanadas, and a choice of beverage (I chose the red sangria).
My favorites were the brussel sprouts, chicken skewers, and empanadas. I couldn’t believe how quickly the food came out. The staff and servers made sure that the guests were served. There was definitely plenty to go around! I typically don’t like brussel sprouts, but it was super tasty and delicate. definitely not the average brussel sprouts. The chicken skewers were also delicious, and I really liked the marinade that they used to cook it with. I think the empanadas were the winners though. they disappeared so quick!
Because the event consisted of a very large group of people, it was rather loud and kinda crowded. I’m guessing that on a non-​event night, the venue is a bit more calm. There is definitely a relaxing and romantic vibe to the place :) The servers were very nice and accommodating, considering the fact that they were probably expecting a smaller amount of people for the event.
I will be back soon to try out more things :)

It’s my second visit here so let me give you a rundown of my second visit. First off, the service was a little awkward. Not sure how else to explain it. and it didn’t seem very up there, I guess. I don’t know. After awhile, we got the hang of our server, though. He was friendly :). It was just a bit awkward in the beginning, haha. Another server tried to take our unfinished dishes away after we said, «just leave it.» I guess she just simply misunderstood us, though. No biggie.
Small plates are $ 6 each.
Marbella French Fries — These were pretty good. I’d get them again.
2 Tacos Chicken or Beef — I got beef and they weren’t too shabby.
Medium plates are $ 9 each.
Boneless Baby Back Ribs — there’s just something off about this.
Manchego Mac ‘n Cheese — if you’re a mac & cheese person, I guess. My friend ordered this and I don’t usually eat mac and cheese so I’m not sure if this is up to par or not: b.
Large plates are $ 16 each.
Lamb Chops — These were delish. I probably wouldn’t pay $ 16 for them but they were pretty good nonetheless.
We also ordered the Paella de Marisco (half order) but the rice was very undercooked and I barely touched it. It just wasn’t that good.
For desserts, we got the Torta de Chocolate and that was YUMMY!!! I would most definitely get that again! :D It has walnuts in it so beware if you’re not a nuts person!
Check-​in for a complimentary red sangria!

This is yet another tapas place that has recently popped up in Vegas. I was intrigued being that they are in the old Ruth’s Chris building and I was assuming it would be nice inside. It is nice inside although they managed to make it a little uglier by adding a lot of unnecessary fake flower/​plant things on the walls… still a nice environment though.
Yay for a free drink with a Unilocal Check-​in!
The food was good. Our table was happy with everything we tried. The favorites were the fried brussel sprout leaves, boneless baby back ribs, and piquillo peppers with crab meet.
The sangria was better than average, but not the best around… and I tend to judge tapas places harder than a normal bar since they are supposed to exceed here.

We ate here after finding a deal on eBay through Vegas4locals. We ate dinner on Saturday night, 9÷8÷12. Our server was attentive, and the food was served quickly. The prices were reasonable, and the red wine Sangria was yummy. It was a bit of a trek for us because we had never ventured off the Strip before, but it was worth the short taxi ride, and after dinner we walked over to the Palms. I hope Marbella’s business picks up and they are able to stay around for years to come — it was a nice dinner experience.

Delicious little hidden treasure. If you are looking for an eating establishment where virtually everything on the menu is a must-​try? Where the bartenders are not just your average drink slingers but true mixologists? Then Marbella is your place!
Why the less than 5 stars you ask? Because its in a strip mall on busy flamingo. Lame reason perhaps but traffic and poor curb appeal can be huge reasons for some to want to skip trying some place new all together.
All in all the food (just about all if it) was delicious and if the mood calls for tapas with zero location restrictions, I’ll be happy to visit Marbella again.