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La Tasca - Rockville
La Tasca is a careful blend of everything that is good about Spain. Warm décor, authentic cuisine and friendly hospitality. All these go together to create a unique and genuine atmosphere. La Tasca has been described as being “so authentic that you won’t find anything better in Spain”.
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88 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 88 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(40)
- good for groups(39)
- special occasion(24)
- great for outdoor dining(21)
- neighborhood gem(21)
- vibrant bar scene(17)
La Tasca - Rockville Reviews List
Review 1 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not so Spanish
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to La Tasca looking for a Spanish experience but left disapointed. The staff was very kind and the service was good. The food was ok but nothing to get excited. Some of the tapas lacked flavor and we could not find classic Spanish dishes like the tortilla española. But La Tasca failed in creating that Spain atmosphere, it needs more personality and worse of all was the music. They kept playing a latin dance music which may be in español but is not from España! Why not play some flamenco or some paso dobles? At the end I was annoyed by the salsa and bachata overdose.
Bottom line if you are looking for a trip to Spain in Rockville this is not the place. We didn't have drinks so I can't say anything about the happy hour or the bar."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 2 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to La Tasca for mother's day brunch. It is a good erstaurant and I like their menu but the mother's day brunch was a bit dissapointing. The portions were smaller than their regular meals (which are small ialready since it is a tapas reastaurant:). Also, the promotion materials promised complimentary flowers for all moms but we were informed atthe end of our brunch that they do not offer flowers (server said he did not knwo the reason). Also, we were rushed to order because "they were busy" but there were plenty of empty tables. I like La Tasca in general but it may not be the best place for brunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 3 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Tasca is Terrifc
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was great. Tapas is ideal for haring and my friend and I shared all of our 5 dishes. The rockfish and salmon were cooked perfectly. The salad was fresh. The egglant and cheese sause were delicious."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good but it was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good but it was hard to tell who ordered what. The food servers were not our waiter and were not sure what each dish was or were unable to articulate what the dishes were. The Sangria was very good."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 5 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pablo (from Chile) was a great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pablo (from Chile) was a great server and the food was more than outstanding.
We'll be back."
We'll be back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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Review 6 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic as always! I love the fried eggplant, tomato medley, empanadas, and many others. I've liked every dish we've ordered here. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 7 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Music selection for the restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Music selection for the restaurant was more befitting a bar. The food was average as the meal itself missed one ingredient, the duck, in a paella we ordered. We did receive a free order of chorizo and our bill was still deducted a few dollars. Wait Staff seemed a bit disinterested, but I think I waitress was new. Overall it was still a pleasant experience."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 8 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Authentic Spanish cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Tasca had a special in April for "The Food of Spain" - excellent selection of the regional specialties from Spain. We have not tried items from the regular menu. Will go back again to try theregular selections."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fair but the service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fair but the service was not that great. I asked for water 3 times and he never brought it..my friends and I were there for close to 3 hours, longest we anticipated."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 10 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great except very noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This would be one of my favorite restaurants in the Rockville area if it weren't so noisy. This past Sat. eve., I had an excellent meal there, but the noise was almost unbearable. We could not hear the waiter, he could not hear us, and we could not carry on conversation among ourselves at my table without shouting. I go back to La Tasca every few months in the hopes that management has fixed this problem, but after Sat's experience, I will not be going back for a long time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 11 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I will not visit this location
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I will not visit this location anytime soon. My reservation was at 7 - and at precisely 7:45 pm. the hostess asked me to leave my table because she had another reservation coming. There were other tables free AND I was not lingering. I had not completed my meal. When I asked the hostess why she would ask me to leave ? She shrug her shoulders and simply said - I don't care stay as long as you like. This location smaller than the DC location, because it is smaller - should not serve rudeness, which it did. Was this a fluke ?
I doubt it."
I doubt it."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 12 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Small Plates
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All of the dishes were excellent. Dined in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 13 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our fourth time at
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our fourth time at the La Tasca since it's opening several years ago. The food has unfortunately gradually decreased in quality during the years, now to an unacceptable level to me. This last time was the worse - too greasy, too salty and lack of flavour. Even the salad and the grilled vegetables dishes were swimming on oil. The eggplant chips were extremely oily. It will be unlikely for us to return. Sorry for giving a negative review. On the positive side, the service and the ambiance are still good."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 14 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot for either happy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great spot for either happy hour, small-medium size groups. We had an anniversary dinner that was lovely. Highlights of our meal were the fried eggplant (cheese dipping sauce was fabulous), clams,shrimp, and artichokes rendolent with garlic, paellas are worth the wait. Excellent list of Spanish wines, regular wine list at reasonable prices, specials a great value. Decor very reminiscent of Spain."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The tapas are excellent. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The tapas are excellent. We keep coming back for more...."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Once again La Tasca provided
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Once again La Tasca provided a very good overall dining experience!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 17 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Was disappointed this time
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was disappointed this time around. Some of the items were overcooked, others appeared to have sat somewhere for a while. Tapas are usually placed at a various time during the meal. All items arrived at the same time;"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2009
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Review 18 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very bad experience.. Yes
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very bad experience.. Yes we were late by 20min but that doesn't mean you should be illtreated.. I asked for a corner table as it was my husband birthday for a romantic dinner.. She gave us corner booth but near the door!
Once we sat. No one attended for 25min.. We literally had to call for help.The full bar menu was not shared.. As on request he shared.. Once we ordered the food.. The server spills a lil cocktail and don't bother to clean and just keep the food on it.
I would not recommend this place! Even though I mentioned in the spl request that it's my husband's birthday.. No spl treatment.. But we cud see the birthday celebration from the restaurant on the another table.
The only good thing was the dance floor after 11pm."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 19 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for lunch with a party
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for lunch with a party of six including two teens and ordered the Restaurant Week special of unlimited tapas for $20. Our waiter was attentive and friendly without being intrusive. He made sure the drinks were always filled and was there when it was time for us to order our next batch of tapas. I think we ordered at least half the menu and some of the items we ordered twice. I enjoyed everything that we ordered but especially loved the bacon wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese. Other favorites were the shrimp and the eggplant. Overall a very enjoyable afternoon catching up with friends."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I am so glad that i had booked
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"I am so glad that i had booked because we left the restaurant and had left a package. They called us to come back to pick it up. Very sweet."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 21 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very cold... There
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food was very cold... There were few servers so each had to serve too many tables and barely catch up on them!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 22 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took a party of 4 for lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took a party of 4 for lunch during restaurant week. All you can eat tapas for $20. Some dishes were particulary good, such as the bacon wrapped figs, croquettes and shrimp. Others were okay. Overally, this was a nice place and I would recommend."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was a hard review to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a hard review to rate. There were 4 of us for lunch. 3 of us enjoyed our meal. The 4th person ordered a chicken kebab and the chicken was half-cooked. Really inexcusable. The customer ordered something different, but the restaurant should then have offered her something extra, such as a free dish."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2006
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Review 24 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was yummy, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The food was yummy, great deal for Restaurant week - unlimited lunch tapas for $20.13! Can't beat that! Excellent service too."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 25 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The fried calamari was not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The fried calamari was not crisp, but it was flavorful and perfectly tender. The mushrooms sauteed with garlic were delicious. Dates with blue cheese and bacon were exactly that, and pretty delicious. The garlic shrimp were excellent and perfectly cooked."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 26 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first experience as a result of Restaurant Week. We have been long time fans of tapas and Jaleo. We started with the Grilled Shrimp in oil and red pepper - outstanding
Then we had the blue cheese filled dates wrapped in bacon - again outstanding. With the shrimp we had grilled bread with olive oil drizzle - very good but not worth the menu price for two slices. Then we had the fried eggplant slices with cheese sauce - the surprise hit of the meal. We finished with grilled lamb slices skewered with one apricot and bone in chicken grilled with potato wedges - both of these were disappointing. The lamb had some grizzle running through it and the chicken tasted like it had been previously cooked and then reheated."
Then we had the blue cheese filled dates wrapped in bacon - again outstanding. With the shrimp we had grilled bread with olive oil drizzle - very good but not worth the menu price for two slices. Then we had the fried eggplant slices with cheese sauce - the surprise hit of the meal. We finished with grilled lamb slices skewered with one apricot and bone in chicken grilled with potato wedges - both of these were disappointing. The lamb had some grizzle running through it and the chicken tasted like it had been previously cooked and then reheated."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
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Review 27 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were excellent. My waiter was extremely helpful in providing recommendations for possible selections. I intend to return and bring friends."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 28 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic Must
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had an enjoyable time and romantic evening. The waiter was excellent and our choices for the restaurant week special were spectacular!"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Time at Happy Hour
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went during Happy Hour and were very lucky to find a seat in the lounge area. We actually, plopped down on a very uncomfortable couch and shared a table with some ladies already seated on the other side of the table. Despite the very uncomfortable seating we had a fantastic time. Our server was attentive and polite. It was really crowded and he forgot to bring new glasses a few times but we survived.
The empanadas were fantastic I had the vegetable and my best friend did the chicken. These are a MUST try. The beer battered shrimp was more of a let down but the Mango blackberry sangria made up for it.
I would certainly recommend this spot, especially for HH."
The empanadas were fantastic I had the vegetable and my best friend did the chicken. These are a MUST try. The beer battered shrimp was more of a let down but the Mango blackberry sangria made up for it.
I would certainly recommend this spot, especially for HH."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 30 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, good service. Friday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, good service. Friday night - band - loud- not for intimate evening but good time"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
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Review 31 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had 5 tapas to share- bread brushed with garlic oil and melted cheese; potato with spicy marina sauce and garlic aioli; paella (small) ; Brussel sprouts with cheese, and scallop and shrimp wrapped in bacon broiled. Brussel sprouts were great; potatoes great -- anything tastes good with aoli and/or cheese. Marinara sauce had great spice-paella was very good. Bacon -scallop- shrimp was one skewer and I thought skimpy, though it was good.
Service was good; helpful but not intrusive, only minor complaint was that we were seated next to window and with temps at 20 degrees and windy outside it was a bit chilly. However, we did not asked to be moved.
We will return. Ambiance was warm, lively and setting at Rockville Town center is"
Service was good; helpful but not intrusive, only minor complaint was that we were seated next to window and with temps at 20 degrees and windy outside it was a bit chilly. However, we did not asked to be moved.
We will return. Ambiance was warm, lively and setting at Rockville Town center is"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for La Tasca - Rockville
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Tasca is becoming one of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Tasca is becoming one of our regular dining spots. The small tapas dishes allow for a lot of variety and sharing, and are generally very good. Service is good, though some servers have been more attentive than others. Noise level is low enough to hold a conservation without having to raise voices."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Tasca - Rockville
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic