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If you love tapas, Vaca is a great place to enjoy the small
If you love tapas, Vaca is a great place to enjoy the small plates with others. We were seated outside on the patio to enjoy our dinner al fresco. Starry Night (5/5) - I appreciated that there was a spirit-free cocktail menu since I wasn't in
The food needed more seasoning.
We had the calamari and the piece of calamari were about 8 pieces with 4 peppers. That dish was $20.00. We then had the seafood patella, $61.00. There was barely any rice and the seafood was very sandy. Overpriced for all the food. I am a foodie an
Diferrent types of steak, potato, paella , brussel sprouts,
Diferrent types of steak, potato, paella , brussel sprouts, limon shrimp, and chicken potatos vaca restaurant
Really good authentic food! One of a kind.
Me and my dad love this place! This reminds him of home made food from back home. Our server Jessica was really nice and was really attentive. Brought our food fast and refilled our drinks without of us asking. The service was great!!!! Love this pla
Pricey but excellent!! Tasted great, server was friendly
Pricey but excellent!! Tasted great, server was friendly and helpful, vibe was upbeat, setting was nice.
Really great Spanish/tapas option.
Nice mix is vegetarian and meat options, always appreciated. The patatas bravas is one of the best I've had, minus in Spain itself. Fresh flavors. And the servers are always very attentive. Would miss the veggie and paella. Stick with the marisc
rated good 4 because I've had several great 4/5 experiences
rated good 4 because I've had several great 4/5 experiences before that i did not post, but this time was closer to 2/3 unfortunately. hostess was great, server was awesome, and food was really good. Prices is about right for nicer place, not c
I ordered the Paellas Marisco and it was disappointing.
The price I paid I only received several pieces of octopus, several clams and mussels. The rice was dry like it was over cooked and burnt. It was my first time there and I will never go back. I drove all the way from Fresno to enjoy good Spanish food
Always GREAT to come home!! The greeting from the front
Always GREAT to come home!! The greeting from the front desk..the great selection of tequilas..mine is El Christiano. Service is spot on and when you see the menu..takes a while to make your choices. Right now they are slowly bring out fall. The
stopped by this new spot for brunch and was so impressed.
The vibe is cozy yet modern, with great music and friendly staff. I ordered the strawberry French toast and it was perfect and beautifully plated. Sam was great!
We had reservations before the play so this was a perfect
We had reservations before the play so this was a perfect place for dinner!!! The food was Amazing. The music was great. The waitress and waitstaff were so attentive we had the greatest experience.
Vaca is a small cozy but upscale Spanish restaurant near
Vaca is a small cozy but upscale Spanish restaurant near Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The steak here is excellent - you can choose the cut and it comes out sizzling. It can cost a pretty penny, quite expensive depending on the cut and size. Their
Another great experience at my favorite restaurant! Kat was
Another great experience at my favorite restaurant! Kat was an amazing server with great recommendations. They also gave us a complimentary almond cake to celebrate our anniversary. I love this place!
Vaca has always caught my eye whenever I've walked by,
Vaca has always caught my eye whenever I've walked by, especially being right by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. I went on a Saturday. The entrance to Vaca was a bit confusing to find but once inside, we were met with a vibrant and bustling
Paella took 1 hour to come out and it wasn't even crispy!!!
Paella took 1 hour to come out and it wasn't even crispy!!! Definitely would not recommend. The rice seasoning l and mariscos were good, I felt that the octopi's was very small and hardly noticeable. Canelon de pollo was delicious, but to
Great spot for after or before a show at Segerstrom.
Opens at 5pm but we totally came in at 4:50pm and people were already sat at the bar. Good service and tasty
Amazing restaurant.
I regret not having more pictures. Their variety of tapas and plates is incredible and I love every one of their dishes. Their drinks are amazing too
Good meal (although expensive) but I feel they should be
Good meal (although expensive) but I feel they should be publicly shamed for trying to tack on a random 3% fee to your bill because "doing business in Costa Mesa is expensive". If it's expensive then up your prices vs taking advantage
Meh. For the prices and ambiance I would expect a lot more
Meh. For the prices and ambiance I would expect a lot more out of this place. The service was great but the food was very lackluster. The pulpo is mostly potatoes and honestly the canned octopus from Trader Joe's is more flavorful (and you get m
Another fine jewel from chef Amar! The food is unparalleled
Another fine jewel from chef Amar! The food is unparalleled to anything around. The steaks here are the best and my god the duck roll! Chef, you're killing me. I can't stop eating your delicious food! Ambiance is perfect with a lot of dry a
We came here for our sister's birthday and had such a
We came here for our sister's birthday and had such a delicious meal. We sat out in the patio and it was just the perfect setting. The staff were super attentive and friendly. We loved the food. We would definitely come back.
Great menu.
Loved the tapas and want to go back to try more of the menu. We had tapas, salad, shrimp, bikini sandwich and fried potatoes. Main entrée Rib Eye and filet, tasty Brussels sprouts and asparagus. Drinks were ok. We will be back for more.
We had a tapas dinner there before a show.
The patio outside was really nice, the service was good and the food absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.
We came to Vaca for date night, and overall it was a great
We came to Vaca for date night, and overall it was a great experience. Food Rundown: * Albacora Tataki - 10/10 Absolutely incredible. The flavor was fresh, balanced, and the ponzu + sesame combo was so good. Hands down the best dish of the night.
Negative 5 stars- Sorry to report.
Is our experience an isolated incident? Curious or not, I won't be coming back to test my theory. The waiter made it clear our food would take 45 mins to arrive because guest coming in had a show ti attend--Meaning they had priority. When we s
Came here for my birthday dinner with a few friends.
My experience was okay. I really wanted to like this place but it didn't hit the expectations from what I've seen and read. The staff were friendly but service is slow. We were sat outside and it took awhile to order. I'm well aware
Tapas spot good for pre- show dinners
Tapas spot close to the Sergestrom Theater. Came here for a pre-show dinner at 5pm and made a reservation online in advance. It’s a short walk away from the theater, so it’s a good spot when you’re trying to catch a show. Note that the paella d
Sat at the counter for lunch and ordered a bunch of tapas.
Quick, clean, easy and delicious. The tapas are unique and small so you can have a variety and not get too full.
I visited Vaca for a friend's birthday and had a decent
I visited Vaca for a friend's birthday and had a decent experience. We were seated outside pretty quickly and had menus in our hands right away. It was a nice evening and the sun was blocked by the bush hedges they have around the outdoor seating are
Their tapas are good but we went here for steaks and its
Their tapas are good but we went here for steaks and its overpriced and over rated. The steak was cold and when I asked to reheat it they just turned it into well done and it was still cold.
How disappointing.
Vaca used to be one of our favorite restaurants in OC but after our recent visit, we won't be returning. The deconstructed pan con tomate was mediocre, the seafood dishes (seabass and scallops) were too salty and didn't have the right flavor especi
First n last time..
First time here. Don't waste money. Fancy looking exotic dishes. With no food on the plate.. Think your chicken. These chefs make these dishes .where's the beef or did they have mom show how to cook. Verses chef school..They have alot liquor I gue
Best Spanish restaurant I've ever tried.
All their tapas is a MUST try along with their paella.
Love this spot for shared plates! So many to choose from
Love this spot for shared plates! So many to choose from with some definite must haves. Right next to Segerstrom Center for the Arts - a perfect pre-show dinner spot. We didn't have paella tonight as we were a smaller group. The sin alcohol drinks ar
Loved the food here! Ambience is nice.
Smaller than I expected. They have a parking structure and you can get validation from the restaurant. Service is good here. They are attentive. We ordered some cocktails which were ok. Food here is Spanish style small dishes and it's a-little
A visit to celebrate a birthday.
They will seat you as soon as the entire party arrives. No problem! We'll wait at the bar and start with an Apertivo! That was a fortuitous decision. While we were perusing the cocktails menu, the bartender was busy mixing up a carajillo. I'll take
The services is extremely attentive.
The oxtail was so tender. I loved the artichoke and the Brussel sprouts. The chicken croquettes were not my favorite. The tomato bread was missing something that I was hoping would bring me back to Spain. It's definitely worth a visit to experience s
Starting off the service is to die for.
It was very professional and courteous that really allowed us to enjoy a nice weekend dinner out. They were very helpful in explaining the various options and allowed us to really have an awesome time. Our table got seated outside, it was pretty chil
Watch out for extra 3% charge on tab
First, i dont believe it’s Michelin Star rated. Very crowded and noisy large restaurant. Inside tables way too close to other guest tables. I coul hear every conversation with the other table. Sat down and presented with paper menus. No chips, brea
In my opinion, this was a five star evening.
The ambience was great. Sitting outside on the back patio was lovely. Our servers Cat and Marco were excellent. My water glass was never empty. We had helped from Cat making choices on items to eat and how to spread out the meal. One tapas plate wa
Fabulous!!!!!! Everything on the menu was sooooo good.
Favorite restaurant in OC! The staff was also super helpful and nice.
Pricey but delicious.
Food is real good and service is friendly and fast. Ambiance is great.
I only go here once in a while because the menu items are a
I only go here once in a while because the menu items are a bit expensive, but when I do go, boy do I like to splurge. I enjoy how some of the menu items change seasonally, but some still remain the same due to their popularity (and rightfully so). I
Immaculate.
The atmosphere. The food. The service. Everything was amazing, I definitely want to go back!
Nice tapas and good paella, great for pre-theater dinner!
Nice tapas and good paella, great for pre-theater dinner! Located by the arts complex the restaurant offers valet and plenty of self-parking in the structure across the street (with validation). Some tapas are definitely smaller than expected like th
Really enjoyed the food here.
We shared some apps and had a paella. Only downside is there isn't much on the menu that is on the lighter side. Lots of meats and heavy dishes. That being said, everything we had tasted great.
Tapas are delicious but the paella needs work.
Ambiance here is amazing and the service is excellent. I've come here a handful of times and have learned that in order to get the best experience, stick to the tapas. It's just a bit disappointing that a Spanish restaurant's paella needs work.
This was my favorite restaurant until tonight.
Sadly, it seems the quality of the food and service has gone downhill. We ordered the oyster mushroom appetizer - it was overcooked and tough. Too bad. I brought it up to the waiter and he said that it was supposed to be like that. Then I ordered th
The seafood paella here is out of this world good.
This place is hipster trendy but nice and cozy. Service can get a bit busy but what understandable since this place gets packed. Had my birthday meal here and I absolutely loved everything about it. Highly recommended!
Vaca is a breath of fresh air around Orange County.
They create beautiful, unique sharable dishes. Come and order a bunch and let everyone have a bite of each. Most of their plates are tapas style, so only a few bites, but they are wonderful. There are a few larger dish options but I feel like Vaca
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