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Name: España Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Address: 6064 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104
Telephone: (402) 505-9917
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.00

España Restaurant & Tapas Bar

6064 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104

(402) 505-9917
Store is closed

España Restaurant & Tapas Bar Menu

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Seafood

Ceviche

Montadito de Anchoas en Vinagre

Ceviche

Montadito de Anchoas en Vinagre
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Seafood

Mejillones a la Crema de Jerez

Calamares a la Romana

Gambas a la Crema de Jerez

Calamares Salteados

Gambas al Ajillo

Montadito de Vieras con Salsa Pesto

Mejillones a la Crema de Jerez

Calamares a la Romana

Gambas a la Crema de Jerez

Calamares Salteados

Gambas al Ajillo

Montadito de Vieras con Salsa Pesto
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Meat

Caracoles Granoller o Diablo

Picadillo de Carne

Croquetas de Jamon Serrano y Pollo

Empanadas de Pollo

Flamenquines

Tortilla con Carne

Albondigas

Pinchos de Pollo

Pierna de Cordero Asada

Pollo Relleno

Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante

Datiles Envueltos y Rellenos

Chorizo Espanol y Gambasq

Caracoles Granoller o Diablo

Picadillo de Carne

Croquetas de Jamon Serrano y Pollo

Empanadas de Pollo

Flamenquines

Tortilla con Carne

Albondigas

Pinchos de Pollo

Pierna de Cordero Asada

Pollo Relleno

Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante

Datiles Envueltos y Rellenos

Chorizo Espanol y Gambasq
Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Meat

Esparragos Envueltos en Jamon Serrano

Carpaccio Bistec

Alcachofas a la Vinagreta con Jamon

Pan con Tomate y Jamon Serrano

Queso y Jamon

Esparragos Envueltos en Jamon Serrano

Carpaccio Bistec

Alcachofas a la Vinagreta con Jamon

Pan con Tomate y Jamon Serrano

Queso y Jamon
Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Vegetarian

Pan con Tomate

Aceitunas & Ajos Marinados

Hojas de Vina Rellenas

Almedras en Aceite y Sal de Mar

Bolitas de Queso Fresco

Endivias Valencia

Ensalada de Verdura a la Parrilla

Cesar Magnifico

Gazpacho Andaluz

Tres Quesos - Mahon

Tres Quesos - Manchego

Tres Quesos - Cabrales

Hummus Espanol

Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos con Queso de Cabra

Pan con Tomate

Aceitunas & Ajos Marinados

Hojas de Vina Rellenas

Almedras en Aceite y Sal de Mar

Bolitas de Queso Fresco

Endivias Valencia

Ensalada de Verdura a la Parrilla

Cesar Magnifico

Gazpacho Andaluz

Tres Quesos - Mahon

Tres Quesos - Manchego

Tres Quesos - Cabrales

Hummus Espanol

Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos con Queso de Cabra
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Vegetarian

Tortilla a la Espanola

Patatas Allioli o Patatas Brava

Queso Manchego Flameado

Queso de Cabra con Salsa de Tomate y Pimentos

Espinacas Salteadas

Champinones Rellenos con Cabrales

Champinones Salteados

Empanadas de Queso

Tortilla a la Espanola

Patatas Allioli o Patatas Brava

Queso Manchego Flameado

Queso de Cabra con Salsa de Tomate y Pimentos

Espinacas Salteadas

Champinones Rellenos con Cabrales

Champinones Salteados

Empanadas de Queso

Healthy Meal suggestions for España Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Seafood

Ceviche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Anchoas en Vinagre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ceviche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Anchoas en Vinagre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Seafood

Mejillones a la Crema de Jerez [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamares a la Romana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gambas a la Crema de Jerez [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamares Salteados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gambas al Ajillo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Vieras con Salsa Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mejillones a la Crema de Jerez [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamares a la Romana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gambas a la Crema de Jerez [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamares Salteados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gambas al Ajillo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Vieras con Salsa Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Meat

Caracoles Granoller o Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Picadillo de Carne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Croquetas de Jamon Serrano y Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanadas de Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flamenquines [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tortilla con Carne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Albondigas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pinchos de Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pierna de Cordero Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Relleno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Datiles Envueltos y Rellenos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chorizo Espanol y Gambasq [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caracoles Granoller o Diablo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Picadillo de Carne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Croquetas de Jamon Serrano y Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanadas de Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flamenquines [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tortilla con Carne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Albondigas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pinchos de Pollo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pierna de Cordero Asada [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pollo Relleno [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Datiles Envueltos y Rellenos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chorizo Espanol y Gambasq [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Meat

Esparragos Envueltos en Jamon Serrano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carpaccio Bistec [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alcachofas a la Vinagreta con Jamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan con Tomate y Jamon Serrano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso y Jamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Esparragos Envueltos en Jamon Serrano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carpaccio Bistec [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alcachofas a la Vinagreta con Jamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan con Tomate y Jamon Serrano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso y Jamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Vegetarian

Pan con Tomate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aceitunas & Ajos Marinados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hojas de Vina Rellenas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Almedras en Aceite y Sal de Mar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bolitas de Queso Fresco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Endivias Valencia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ensalada de Verdura a la Parrilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cesar Magnifico [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gazpacho Andaluz [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Mahon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Manchego [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Cabrales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus Espanol [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos con Queso de Cabra [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pan con Tomate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aceitunas & Ajos Marinados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hojas de Vina Rellenas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Almedras en Aceite y Sal de Mar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bolitas de Queso Fresco [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Endivias Valencia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ensalada de Verdura a la Parrilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cesar Magnifico [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gazpacho Andaluz [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Mahon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Manchego [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tres Quesos - Cabrales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hummus Espanol [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pimientos Piquillo Rellenos con Queso de Cabra [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Vegetarian

Tortilla a la Espanola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Patatas Allioli o Patatas Brava [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Manchego Flameado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso de Cabra con Salsa de Tomate y Pimentos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espinacas Salteadas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champinones Rellenos con Cabrales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champinones Salteados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanadas de Queso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tortilla a la Espanola [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Patatas Allioli o Patatas Brava [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso Manchego Flameado [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Queso de Cabra con Salsa de Tomate y Pimentos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espinacas Salteadas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champinones Rellenos con Cabrales [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champinones Salteados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Empanadas de Queso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Karoline H.

You really can't go wrong at Espana. Be sure to make a reservation because it is always busy. Every dish here is delicious and the wine and sangria are top notch.
(5)
Gigi N.

It took me a while to process how I felt about this restaurant. It wasn't an out of this world experience nor was it bad. I ordered the fig dish, snail fish, and the paella. The fig dish was a great compliment to their sangria. It was sweet and creamy - kinda melts in your mouth. I didn't care for the snails. I had better. I ate a bit of the paella at the restaurant and it was good. I took most of it home and ate the rest the next day. Second day paella was amazing....maybe due to it sitting there marinating. My server was friendly and attentive. The downside is the price. Overall, it was an average experience. Nothing bad but nothing great either.
(3)
Scott N.

The red sangria was delicious, but a large sangria... is a lot of sangria!! Three of us couldn't finish it off. It was Tuesday and that means Tapas Tuesday!! Buy two tapas and get a third from a selected menu free! We ended up with nine plates. Again... the three of us couldn't finish them off. Tapas are small plates, but the plates at Espana are very generous and so very tasty!!!! I loved the decor, the art on the walls and the interesting and perfectly volumed music. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. The carpaccio was a stand out as was the shrimp in sherry sauce. Seriously, every plate was wonderful. There are over 40 tapas to choose from. That means we can come back often and try something completely new each time.
(4)
Jim M.

Truly a unique experience for Midwesterners who a familiar with tex-mex only. Great food...no, REALLY Great food. Eat here!
(4)
Lianna N.

Located in lovely Benson, my most recent visit made me aware that I've never really reviewed Espana! Parking is either street parking or a communal lot on the south side of maple-free for 2 hours which should be enough time to get in and out of Espana. I made my reservations on open table and we were seated without delay on a Friday evening. The waitress was helpful, but seemed a little new. No problem she was able to answer all my questions with a little help from her colleagues. We ordered 4 dishes and sangria for us both- that seemed to be enough food to be satisfied but not stuffed. I've made the mistake in the past of over ordering here and wasting food. For Omaha, this place has some good options for eating 'tapas' style. When I first tried it here it was a novel thing for me and I thought this was the best, but after living and dining on the east coast and in NYC/Philly, this time Espana left more to be wanted. I still believe this is a solid tapas restaurant here in Omaha and we are lucky to have tapas period here so I'm not complaining, I just feel I have experienced some better stuff in recent years out of town. The sangria is always yummy and the food practically flies to your table. I will say for the idea that it's tapas and you are to linger and eat, I did feel kinda rushed to leave although the restaurant was nowhere near full. My favorite thing of what we ordered was the chicken sandwiches (Ruben style) with cheese and aioli. I've forgotten the proper name. Anyway I am sure ill be back, it's a fun place to eat dinner and then hit the bars down the block.
(3)
Clare C.

Went here on Saturday with a friend of mine for the first time. The red sangria was delicious (beware, you'll wake up with a wicked hangover if you have too many glasses) but the white was far too sweet. I would highly suggest coming here with four people, rather than two because your tab will easily run you $50/person if you order three plates each. Plus, you wanna save some $$ before heading out to Beercade or another Benson staple. The menu is setup wonderfully and makes the tapas choosing process less overwhelming. To add a little protein to the dinner, my friend and I both got the chicken kabobs & these went well with a tomato dish. I also ordered beef tenderloin with capers and lettuce... OMG it was delicious, but I wanted to eat it as a salad! The wait staff was great. The ambiance was nice. Definitely get a reservation and be prepared to spend some money... Or swipe right on tinder and make your future husband take you here.
(4)
Katelyn E.

I love this place! The food is fantastic, the drinks are yummy (hello sangria!), and the ambiance is always fun. The bill always adds up here super quickly, and several times, I've walked out thinking, "how did I just spend $80 on tapas and drinks?!". My favorite things to order are croquettas, toritilla espanola, and cheese plates. Honestly, though, you can't really order a bad thing here. Love them all!
(4)
Brandi R.

Another visit to Espana tonight and they hit the mark again. The food and staff are excellent. The stuffed dates are to die for and the braised beef is melt in your mouth yummy. The Spanish Fleur drink will hit your yummy spot. Don't miss out on this hidden gem.
(5)
Natalie E.

The 2 star rating is for the very hit and miss aspects of our dining experience. The service was disappointing right off the bat. Our server came over, asked if we'd been to espaÃ±a before, then said she'd be back. She didn't explain about marking your selections on the sheet with the oil pencil so we were thrown off a bit. About 10 minutes later, another server came to the table behind us and gave an amazing welcome and presentation of the menu. She gave her recommendations, told them what was new and chatted them up about the restaurant and its history. We were pretty jealous we didn't get that experience. Our server was slow and despite having a small dining room with only a few tables to attend to, she wasn't attentive or that helpful. My husband made reservations for us, and since I've been asking him to be a bit more romantic lately he called ahead and requested a somewhat secluded table and was told there would be a warmly lit candle on it. When we arrived, unbeknownst to me, he checked with the host who took the call and I'm not sure what happened but they just put us at any old table. Had I not known about my husband's attempt to plan something special it wouldn't have been a problem, but since he went to the trouble of trying to arrange something, and the restaurant promised but did not deliver, that's another big disappointment. The braised pork was yummy. It could have been just a hair more tender but it had a deep richly stewed flavor. Soft potatoes were a nice accompaniment and the peas lent their delicate sweetness to the dish. The Valencia orange salad was spot on. Very lightly dressed but still bursting with bright orange flavor. The toasted marcona almonds provided a great crunch and a bit of rich nuttiness. Though I am a little sad that the salad we ordered as an afterthought was the star of the meal. The paella was a big disappointment. The best part of a paella is the crunchy crust at the bottom of the pan. This was a rice pilaf, not a true paella. It lacked seasoning, and even with the fresh lemon it was lackluster. Not worth the $46 for two of us. All in all it definitely wasn't the worst dining experience I've had, but certainly not worth the drive to benson. :(
(2)
Suzy W.

I visited on Valentine's Day, and I was happy that we could order off the regular menu as well as the special V day menu. It took awhile to seat us, even though we had reservations, but the meal got better from there.The waiter was friendly, but not super helpful. It took him awhile to fill our water, and we had to ask for more bread. The food was much more delicious than my last visit, and all of our dishes were flavorful. We started with the traditional Jamon Serrano, empanadas, and tortilla espanola. The solomillo, a toasted bread with thinly sliced beef, cheese, and green onions, was my favorite. I also liked the shrimp with sherry sauce. To drink, I ordered white sangria, but next time I will order the red, which is more traditional. I am excited to try the brunch at little espana at Rockbrook.
(4)
Kurt S.

My wife and I went here for her birthday last week and we were impressed. We each got two tapas, (don't remember the actual Spanish names). I had the bay scallops with serano ham, and the stuffed pork tenderloin. She had the snails and colt serano ham over baguette. The Bay Scallops with serano ham was great, I would definitely get that again. But the stuffed pork wasn't as successful. Tt was stuffed with hamburger basically, and it was just really bland with not a lot of taste. My wife loved both of her dishes, which I tried, and the snails were great. Her other dish was just cold bread with thin serano ham on it. For her birthday , they gave Jess Tres Leches cake with strawberry puree. And I think it was the best thing that I ate all night. So flavorful and delicious. The prices were kind of high. I'm a penny pincher, but love to spend money on good food but the average price for a tapas was about $10 and since there are tapas, they were a smaller portion, and I just wasn't a fan of that set up. The service was great. Drew, our 'waiter', was awesome. Super nice, knowledgeable and knew exactly when to approach our table to ask for refills or anything like that. I recommend Drew! To make our reservation, I used OpenTable, which was super easy and I wish all restaurants were on that system. Overall, I thought it was good, very hit'n'miss on the food. The prices were kind of high. I see my wife definitely wanting to go back, but honestly, if it wasn't for her, I probably wouldn't go back.
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Kayla C.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Omaha. The food is phenomenal and very high quality. The drinks are delicious too. Be careful of the sangria. It is excellent but easy to have too much! I have never tried anything here that I didn't like. Highly recommended!
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Jessica S.

I chose to go here for my birthday after We went to the Benson area around 6 on a Friday night and had to park about 3 blocks away. We made a reservation and the place was pretty dead. Maybe 5-6 tables full. THere is a large bar that takes up a lot of room, so there's not a lot of tables. Since it's mainly appetizers, my husband and I "split" 4. I chose to get the pan con tomate with serrano ham which is baguette with tomato rub. I also got the Caracoles Granollers, snails in white wine garlic sauce. Yum Yum! These were great!!! My husband chose the Flamenquines, a tenderloin stuffed with Serrano ham, garlic, parsley, ground beef fried and spicy allioli. This is so-so, I am not a huge red meat fan. My husband thought it was bland and overpriced for the portion. Because it was my birthday, I received a free tres leche, a lemon pund cake soaked in three milks with strawberries. For a birthday drink, I got the Chignon, which is tequila, elderflower liqueur, peach schnapps, Shiracha, cranberry, and limes. I was worried about the hot sauce, but it was excellent, especially if you like tequila, like me :) Overall, I loved Espania and can't wait to come back. There are a lot more things on the menu that I was excited to try. My husband thinks it's expensive, but you're praying for really good food and ingredients.
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Chad K.

I've eaten here probably a half-dozen times over the last 10 years. The most recent was for dinner on a Tuesday in October. I strongly suggest you make reservations. Especially if you're dining on Fri or Sat evenings. It's in Benson on Maple Street, so parking is street parking. So, emotionally prepare yourself for those two inevitabilities (busy restaurant and terrible parking) before you come. Tuesday and Wednesday early evening are your two best bets if you want to avoid the crowd or if you fail to make reservations. Tapas are good. Wide variety. They're a bit pricey, but that's the demographic they're targeting here. Paella is just okay. Last time I ordered it there were broken clam shells in it. Not cool. Also, there's a crazy 45 minute wait if you order paella. So, to fill the time you'll eat bread and tapas and when your paella comes you won't be remotely hungry or interested in eating it. Take my advice and skip the paella. They would have a lot more seating if they reduced the size of the bar. Their bar seriously takes up over 50% of their dining room and, with the exception of super busy nights when people sit there to avoid waiting on a table, there is almost never anyone sitting at it. I honestly do not understand their floor plan at all. The restrooms are located next to the kitchen door so running into a waitperson when exiting the restroom is a very real and frequent problem. It's a fun place to eat it, but I'm not sure that is entirely EspaÃ±a's doing. In my experience "Small Plates + Full Bar = Fun" at almost any restaurant. The only difference being that at EspaÃ±a they call their small plates tapas. Hate the hostesses! My only consistent complaint is that they seem to hire the worst possible personalities for the position of hostess. The hostesses here are consistently rude and just downright snotty. (I have a theory that the hostesses are actually all family members of the owners and so are both annoyed they are stuck working here and rude because they know they can't be fired). The place is not kid-friendly. Not that you'd expect a place like this to be, but someone always manages to come in and act shocked and annoyed that they don't have highchairs, booster seats, or a kids menu. If they're under 12 then get a babysitter. Your fellow diners will thank you and your kids probably will too.
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Stacy B.

We have been here twice now. Once for restaurant week and another time for date night. Love, love, love their sangria and quaint atmosphere. I preferred the cold tapas, but my fiance loved the warm ones, very good with unique offerings. It can be pricey, but sometimes they have a Groupon deal or dinner special going. Service is friendly but drink service can be a bit of a wait at times. Overall we are very pleased with this restaurant and will definitely be back!
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Michelle G.

Went in on a weekend night I believe, it was packed. We had reservations so our table was ready. We had about 10 different tapas, they were all amazing!!! Really tasty, and great prices. Our experience was great, until our server started being extremely rude towards the end of our visit. We all felt offended, and I was pissed. We tried not to make it a big deal, but the manager quickly noticed there was something wrong and offered a free dessert, which we didn't take, but it was nice for her to check on us and apologize. The food really made up for it, and that's what matters. Will definitely go back (and ask for a different server lol)
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Sara K.

Stopped by this tapas restaurant for Restaurant Week. It was my first time here and I can't believe I have let myself live in Omaha for this long without going here! First, the sangria! Amazing. It is perfectly sweet and not overbearing. Plus you can even get a large jug of it! I recommend that. We had a group of 4 so we ordered one 3 course meal off the ORW menu and then 5 or 6 tapas off of the regular menu. We ordered all fish or meat dishes and all were great. I have to say my absolute favorite though was the Chorizo Espanol y Gambas. Our waitress told us this was one of their spicier dishes and it hit the spot. Everyone else at the table loved the Solomillo sandwich...basically a slicwe of sirloin on a baguette with some cheese and aioli. I have to say, I would give the food 4 stars. It was delicious, but what made the experience phenomenal and will keep me going back is the service!! We had the most knowledgable server I have ever had. At one point we even started quizing her just by saying a number on the menu. Not only that, but she raved about each tapas and could really pinpoint what our group would love based on our likes and dislikes. I believe her name was Kim? She is definitely a real foodie who loves working there. BRAVO!
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Katie S.

This is my favorite restaurant in Omaha hands down! The food is absolutely fantastic and the service is always great. Be sure to order sangria while you're here as well because it is delicious. It is expensive but it is worth the price.
(5)
Josh C.

My second visit to EspaÃ±a proved every bit as delightful as the first. The service was again excellent, and the food so uniquely flavorful we sent seven empty and dry plates back to the kitchen. The sizzling shrimp in butter wine sauce is mouth-watering, and I used baguette to soak up every last bit of the contents of the skillet. Unfortunately, the menu had changed since the last visit, so some of the items I wrote about in my last review had changed or were no longer available, but from what we tried, the replacements were every bit as good. EspaÃ±a is quickly becoming one of my absolute favorite Omaha restaurants, and is now on my short list of places to take out-of-towners. Heartily recommended to everyone.
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Tutti S.

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Gabriel W.

A very unique experience. We had sangria and a variety of hot and warm tapas that were all out of the norm when it comes to traditional dining. I like the atmosphere and the wait staff was really attentive. Serving size was a little small but I guess on the other side they are supposed to be tapas...
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Misty A.

I've been here time and time again and everything is phenomenal. The drinks, the food, even the dessert. The staff is always amazing too. A great variety of foods makes sure everyone will find something they love!!!
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Erin W.

I have been wanting to check out Espana for forever now, and finally had the chance when a girlfriend of mine invited me out for a little catch-up chat. :) It happened to be ladies night, which we didn't know in advance but definitely filed it away for future reference! We were surprised at how few people were there on a Thursday night, and then later I remember making the comment that it's a good thing they aren't open for lunch because I'd be completely broke. First of all, the mojitos and margaritas are fantastic. I had a mojito with house-infused raspberry rum, and it was fantastic. Next time I'll be trying the blueberry, as that was my first choice but our server swayed me to the raspberry instead. The margarita was also fantastic; the fresh orange, lemon, and lime juice really bowled me over...or maybe that was the tequila?! We ordered the following: Queso Manchego Flambeado, Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante, Vieras salteadas con salsa Romesco, and Ceviche. The queso was superb; lemony and creamy and perfect with the bread accoutrements. We also loved the Montadito dish, which was sirloin steak on baguette with garlic butter, cheese, green onion, and aioli. It was perfectly beefy, buttery, oniony, and garlicky all at the same time. The ceviche was great, despite the fact that I am not a big fan of capers. Apparently I like them in ceviche, because they paired really well between the red peppers and mix of seafood. The fried plantains provided great crunch and I found myself wanting more after the dish was gone. Finally, the Vieras dish was a combination of scallops, Serrano ham, and Romesco sauce. I am a huge fan of all three ingredients, so I was stoked to see them combined. The dish was pretty tasty, but it fell flat for me. I think it would have been better off with some sort of vegetable thrown in, but I'm not sure what that could be. I just felt like something was missing. Overall, the food was incredible and our server was amazing. She really tried to help us get out of there quickly after I got an emergency phone call from home. But isn't that the life of a Mom anyway?! You get one night to go have dinner with a friend ... nonetheless, I appreciated her sense of urgency and her concern for my situation.
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Sarah G.

Back to Espana for the first time in several years on a Friday night. We had reservations for 4 which I thought I turned into 6 at the last minute via their website... lesson learned, make sure you call instead. While our original reservation was made over voicemail successfully, they didn't get the memo about the online reservation (even though I got a confirmation). Regardless, they were able to accommodate although in a similar fashion to my Lot 2 experience we had to promise and not linger too long since they had other later reservations. Is this a conspiracy by Benson restaurants? No matter, the pace of our meal was perfect because of the freakish speed the food started to arrive. And we even had time for espresso afterwards. As for the food... my, my, my. How could I have given Espana less than 5 stars before? Maybe the fact that I had a Groupon helped soften the blow when the bill came? But they recommended we order at least 3 tapas per person (check!) and washed it all down with a pitcher of red sangria. It would probably be easier to list what we didn't order... paella and dessert. Everything else was fantastic. And the live Spanish guitar put a really nice touch on top of it all. (Who cares that at times I couldn't hear the people across the table? I was too busy stuffing my face with escargot, empanadas, cerviche, hummus, cheeses, proscuitto wrapped asparagus and the like). Our next visit will undoubtedly be during one of their many deals... Tapas Tuesdays, reverse happy hour, etc. Check their website for details of the menu and specials.
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Monica S.

Our table ordered a wide range of tapas: ceviche, stuffed pork, stuffed chicken, pork and chicken empanadas, dates and a few others. I found the dishes to be underseasoned and rather small for the price (ceviche was $9.50 for about 4 bites). However, the waitresses were incredibly nice, even bringing a new drink for one of my tablemates after his idiot (drunk) self spilled it everywhere. The bartender also went out of his way to seat us at a table since we were too large a group for the bar. Verdict: food = blah, service = excellent
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Nanette S.

Amazing...you could throw a dart blindfolded at the menu and you are gonna love whatever you get! Great Happy Hour at Little Espana...the roasted red peppers with goat cheese and the dates were wonderful. The empanadas and Spanish meatballs were also delicious. One suggestion...please bring back the socrat! We can put a disclaimer on the menu and teach these mid westerners about the Holy Grail of all paella!!!
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Rachel S.

The food, ambiance and sangria are so very delicious! I wasn't a super fan of the service at the start and I feel that they wanted a real authentic Spanish experience with leisurely dining because we were able to chat for quite some time before being offered the opportunity to order. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable but I just wasn't sure if it was intentional or accidental. The tapas are amazing and I can't wait to go back again. It isn't the cheapest restaurant in town but it does offer a brief escape out of Omaha. I highly recommend for a date night with the special someone or for a larger group too as a fun dining experience where you can try a variety of items.
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Rachel L.

So I randomly stopped in here after beer hopping in Benson. I saw the sign Sangria and I was sold! Initially I was only going to get sangria but the place smelled so damn good I had to order food. I really wasn't hungry but I got a few items from the bar menu. I tried the shrimp in white wine garlic sauce, spicy potatoes and a steak and cheese sandwich. First the sangria. It's supposedly the best sangria in town. If there is better sangria in Omaha someone please let me know because this sangria was damn good! The shrimp was good not great. Flavor was solid but the shrimp were tiny. The mini steak sandwich was my favorite. The potatoes had good flavor but might have been old (they were dry). I will definitely go back. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Atmosphere was trendy.
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Tim M.

This place has a rep for being expensive, because it is. It's a tapas restaurant, which basically means it serves h'orderves and nothing else. Each small dish contains 4 (usually) to 6 bite-sized items at a price averaging about $10 per dish. The server recommended we pick out eight to 10 tapas for the four of us. We ended up with eight from the "hot" menu. Except for the mushroom caps, each selection was in some way meat-infused. All were delicious little gourmet treats, and by the end of the meal I was surprisingly full. Luckily, I didn't have to pick up the tab (this time), because the bill must have been in the $150-range (including our drinks). One of the more expensive meals I've eaten in a long time, this is a special-occasion restaurant, certainly not a place to go for a quick bite before a concert or movie, unless you intend to eat again later. Service was quite good. We were seated immediately (thanks to a reservation) and the server knew her stuff. BTW, Espana is known for its sangria, which is good, but I recommend going for a margarita instead.
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Mark C.

Couples night out so decided to go for Tapas in Benson at Espana. Restaurant sits on what appears to be the "old" main street of Benson. Parking is on the street and it took a little time to find a spot. Walk in and immediately greeted a few steps inside the door. The place is somewhat narrow with a few tables at the front then the bar in the middle taking up a lot of space with more seating in the back. We sat just pass the bar - since it is so narrow, people walking by are almost in your lap. Service was quick, attentive and informative. Waitress explained the Tapas concept to the table and recommended that if we were doing tapas as our meal to get 2-3 per person and share. If you are getting the paella - it will take 40-45 minutes to prepare and just get a couple of tapas to tide you over. Drinks were a large pitcher of sangria - taste was decent, but very little fruit and a lot of ice to the point it almost seemed watered down just a bit - HINT - add more fruit, use less ice. Table of four (4) shared 12 tapas. Each tapas was priced between 7.50 and 11.00 so it will add up. Selections: Ceviche - Fresh diver sea scallops, shrimp, red bell peppers, fresh citrus, fried plantains on fresh spinach Bolitas de Queso Fresco - Fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil Ensalada de Verdura a la Parrilla - Romaine lettuce, fresh grilled asparagus, zucchini, tomato, marinated eggplant, EspaÃ±a vinaigrette Alcachofas a la Vinagreta con JamÃ³n - Artichoke hearts marinated in sherry vinegar, diced Serrano ham, extra virgin olive oil Espinacas Salteadas - Fresh spinach sautÃ©ed, olive oil, pine nuts, raisins, white wine ChampiÃ±ones Salteados - Mushrooms sautÃ©d, olive oil, white wine, garlic, parsley Empanadas de Pollo - Fried pastry stuffed with seasoned chicken Calamares a la Romana - Calamari rings fried, lemon Albondigas - Meatballs slowly cooked in a sherry tomato sauce, peas Picadillo de Carne - Sirloin and diced potatoes sautÃ©ed, shallots, garlic, paprika, smoky Spanish tomato sauce We had a couple of more that were on the "Specials" menu. All were good. We were pretty satisfied - portions are of course small, hence the number of items ordered. Dessert - Flan and Tres Leches - both good. If you go here - enjoy the food, but expect to drop almost a Benjamin with drinks and dessert. A worthwhile venture off our normal beaten path.
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Deb T.

Food is good, hostess was totally a snob. She acted like they were so busy and full, we offered to sit at the bar and even then she acted like it was such an issue...been here an hour and guess what?! Not full, even at the bar!
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Robert D.

We very much enjoyed Espana. We had a reservation for 6 for a Saturday night and we were seated right on time. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly throughout the evening and she was knowledgeable about all the menu items. All in the party ordered one or two items to be shared by everyone and we weren't disappointed in any of them. We also pre-ordered two different kinds of paella, and both were very good. I advise pre-ordering as waiting for the paella can take upwards of 40 minutes. Very good service, very good food.
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Alex B.

My Mother and I were strolling around Benson and decided to stop in and have a look at the menu. When we walked in the hostess greeted us and explained the ordering process and answered our questions regarding the seafood; farm raised indeed! Not my thing! Considering what I've read about the use of antibiotics in farm raised seafood I wasn't going to chance it. We stared off with drinks. Mom had some iced tea and I had the sangria. I would say the first one was better than the second. The second round seemed a little watered down. I don't know if my palate was altered due to stuffing my face with all the yumminess the stacked dishes offered, or if they were running low on product and decided to cut it with a bit of water? After all, we were told the infusion process for their sangria took ten days, or something like that... Honestly, that's the only reason I wanted to try it. We also heard some pretty good classical guitar music done live by some very talented people. Yay to that! I'll go back sometime soon.
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Sondra Z.

Delicious! Our faves were the sherry shrimp, mussels, and the steak sandwiches.
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Braden J.

First and foremost the food is absolutely delicious. The wait staff is super friendly and be sure to ask about the perone. The bad. On the weekend you really have to have a reservation to eat here. Their system for making reservations is terrible. We've had multiple instances of them losing our reservation and no apologies for doing so. It is pricey but worth it if you feel like splurging.
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Marc D.

Had a reservations for the new years eve event. They some how lost our reservations. the gentleman who took our res, repeated our names back and had to ask which was first and last name. Totally Unacceptable... They did nothing to try to accomodate us. The hostess did seem very sorry as she knew by our knowledge and story we really did make reservations. Lesson learned. Poor service and poor employees, maybe doing online is the way it needs to go now.
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Paul G.

My favorite restaurant in Omaha! This was my 2nd time here. We made a reservation online and showed up a bit early. We were seated promptly and courteously. The waitress was excellent, describing some of the new tapas on the menu and just providing great service. We ordered a variety of hot and cold tapas which arrived quickly. They were all authentic and great! I don't know what else to say about this place. If you want truly authentic Spanish tapas in Omaha, run don't walk here. Tip: Definitely try the datiles. You won't be disappointed.
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Ashley K.

There's great food everywhere in Omaha, so when I experience bad service, I'll make sure not to go back. The hostess was rude off the bat when myself and 3 other people came in to get something to eat. She wasn't accommodating, nor apologetic. I've worked in the service industry before and know how to treat people. Her non caring "I could care less if you're here or not attitude" just totally turned me off. I don't think I'll come back. I'll go back to Portland if I want good tapas.
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Patrick W.

I've driven by Espana countless times since it opened but I never considered it as a dining option. I've never had Spanish food before and it's never really been something that I wanted to try. What changed? My friend was playing two sets on Saturday night so the wife and I decided to give it a shot. After making a reservation for five, we were seated immediately upon arriving at eight. After we all arrived, the waitress explained the concept to us. You order a number of tapas that you share with others at your table. If you plan to have an entire meal, plan to order two to three tapas per person. Tapas are small plates of food similar to an appetizer. The cost varies from about $5 to $10 per plate. We ordered a total of 11. I won't review each one individually but I will tell the the best one that I tried was the Montadito de Solomillo con Salsa Allioli Picante. If I remember corrected, the plate had four toasted baguettes. Each one had marinated sirloin, garlic butter, manchego cheese, green onions, and spicy allioli sauce. We also ordered a large picture of sangria which allowed us to pour seven to eight glasses. The picture wa $35 versus $5.50 per glass. The sangria was aged 14 days and it was very good. The best part of the meal was the concept of sharing the food which requires some team work when it comes to passing the food and discussing what you like, dislike, etc. All of us had a great time. We also enjoyed listening to the guitar music in the background. Definitely give Espana a try if you haven't already.
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BJ A.

Great food, great service, fabulous meal. This restaurant is a gem in the heart of the Benson area. We were greeted with a smile when we walked in. We had reservations and were dining on the early side of dinner time. As we enjoyed our meals, we noticed that the place was really filling up. We were not at all surprised based on our own experience. Our server was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable about the menu offerings. There were five of us, so we each ordered two dishes, which meant that we could all taste ten different offerings. Our server and the kitchen expertly timed the arrival of our tapas so that we enjoyed a steady flow of food which was heaven on plates. We imbibed with their wonderful house sangria during our meal. I will definitely go back when I am in Omaha.
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Cory H.

Good tapas and excellent service. Ambience leaves a a lot to be desired. The restroom is dated and not as clean as I am accustomed.
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Bella R.

Not as good as the pictures and website show. Besides the ham and the carpaciio, The tapas were salty, the sangria was so-so and we did not bother to drink it all. The tres leches cake tasted just like box cake soaked in milk, In fact Tres Leches from Heynes is better! People say it is a romantic place, but the decoration is poor, it is noisy and small. Tables are too small and so close together that if the house were full, my neighbor would be able to hear my conversation. Too casual for the price. It is good for groups, once the noise and the lack of intimacy will not be a concern. For what we got, it was very expensive. Waitress was attentive but when I let her know the tapas were salty, she managed to say it was salty for me and really it was not the case, for I have a heavy hand for salt. Me and my husband drank lots of water. Bathrooms were clean. Sorry to say, I am not going back and do not recommend.
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Gretchen A.

A fabulous restaurant with incredible atmosphere and even better food. A great place for a group to mix and match dishes to get the full effect. A little on the pricy side but well worth the extra money. A must for everyone looking for delicious food!
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George W.

This was a pretty good meal. The drive is interesting, and parking is a challenge (we got lucky and got the space right in front.) As far as the tapas goes, it was tasty. I've been a fan of Radio Maria's in Champaign, Illinois, and jumped at the chance to try Omaha's tapas entry. I wasn't disappointed. The servings were acceptable size-wise. We came in with a big party, and they had our reserved table all set up. The food went quickly. The total bill per person was around $48, with the tip and several containers of Sangria (we went with the large size). All in all, a very nice meal.
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Ada H.

I went to Espana on a friends recommendation. The food was pretty good, but I felt it was very overpriced. I think because there are very few Spanish restaurants in the midwest it's easy for them to charge an arm and a leg for it. The service was also subpar, however the waitress did do an excellent job explaining how their menu and presentation worked. I might go back if a group of people were going, but this isn't somewhere I'd frequent, or have a strong desire to go.
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Bill H.

Fantastic dinner. Attentive server.
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Reid R.

First took forever to get a $25 glass of ice. We ordered Lamb and when served was told its part beef they ran out of Lamb earlier and have been serving half and half nobody has said anything yet, well sure if the dish wasn't what I ordered then why didn't you say something to start off with. It was a spiral down hill after that really. The food was below par. I loved Espana but Ill tell ya after last night don't know if I'd go back it was that bad.
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Shawn G.

The service here can be hit and miss. The last three times my wife and I have gone in, the hostesses (if that's even their job) have failed to even greet us within ten minutes of walking in the door. We've made reservations on Open Table and over the phone which never made it onto the books, and found ourselves waiting for our tables. That said, you might have noticed I'm still giving them four stars. Truth be told, once you are seated and your server starts helping you, the service here is as good as any place, although the bartenders can be flaky and Lindsay in particular can be a little uncouth at times. The food here is pretty good on balance, but can vary significantly from visit to visit. Most dishes are quality, but on busier nights it can become apparent that the kitchen is getting rushed. Certain dishes that have always been good include the Gambas al Ajillo and the Empanadillas de Queso. If you're a Sangria drinker, you need to visit this place, even if you forgo the tapas. Both the red and white variants are top notch. Order the large pitcher... if you can't finish it all, they'll bottle it up for you and send you home happy with it. The atmosphere varies from quiet and peaceful during the off-hours to loud and crowded on busy nights. Several times through the week, there will be performers of one variant or another, including Spanish guitarists, Flamenco shows or even live bands. The clientele seems to include a healthy mix of scene kids, yuppies and middle-aged retirees. Truth be told, there have been several nights that Espana Omaha is NOT a four star review... I may be being a bit generous here. I'm giving it four stars based on the good experiences I've had, because the chef does know what he's doing. But those four stars come with an asterisk. *Your experience may vary.
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Annie C.

Went last night with a friend for reverse happy hour 10pm-12am. Had a glass of cab sav. chicken empanadas, and hummus. Delicious! The service was great. Shad our bartender was on it. Great ambiance. Unlike some restaurants who close the kitchen early they really do keep it open until 12am. Loved it. Will come back again Inside: all their wines are Spanish... yum
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Travis M.

I used to REALLY love this place . It has the best rice dishes and the most amazing sangria . It's also is by far the best tapas bar in town. However , the last 3 times I have diner at Espana I have been treated very poorly. Their hostess have been outright rude to my friends and family. I've been lied to about the restaurant being closed , I've been told that I can "take it or leave it" with sitting at the bar, and I've been talked down to on every occasion. I really hope they re evaluate their staff because it's going to be a tough sell to come back.
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John N.

Extensive tapas menu. Good beer from Spain that might be kinda hard to find elsewhere. A little pricy but well worth it. They recommend ordering 2-3 plates a person. You can gey away with ordering 2 per person. It's enough to share. Everything we had was good.
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Kate B.

Espana is one of my husband and I's favorite places. It's a little on the pricier side but it's worth it for the amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. I prefer the hot tapas over the cold, but that is my personal preference at any tapas place. Although, the ceviche is quite good. The tenderloin w/ aioli on the bread is the best one...by far. Don't leave without trying it! Their aioli is so amazing I'd eat it off the floor.
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Kit W.

Escargot-a-go-go. Oh this place has yes yes items and no no items. The snails are very much a yes and a definate be-adventurous item to try. I love the style of how food is often served - via three plates stacked above each other on a stand that holds them in place. The idea behind this place is to try several dishes until you are full, which is something they will tell you to do as well - hence called "tapas" or "tastes". Or you can order the paellas, which are meant to serve you and yours, although I much prefer a more varied taste experience. Me and mi amor came here for the true Spanish tapas experience. The server seemed bothered by us asking any questions, although he only had two tables to serve, both of which only had two people. The tapas were hit or miss as stated above. Either they were fantastic and we wanted more, or they were bland as paper and we lost interest. Considering we were there on a Friday night and the place was all but full of echos due to the lack of people, I suppose that would give the hint of it not being as trendy or great as one might expect from the "fine dining" experience they try to be.
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Meridith G.

I had tried their food at the Summer Arts Festival and loved. I finally got a chance to visit their place. Although I ordered it to go the Picadillo De Carne and Empandas were great. Still warm when I got home. Can't wait to go back.
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Dennis K.

I visited twice last week.Delish.Perfect for a date,sitting at the bar is where its at.get the snails!
(5)
Brian P.

Neat little place in Benson for Tappas. The food was very good. We got a pitcher of Sangaria it seemed watered down and not worth the $32. Espana is a little over priced for my taste, but the food it good. If I had a coupon to help out with the cost I would come back, but regular price you are looking at $50 or $60 for a couple to eat here.
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James U.

I'm not what you'd call 'cheap'. I am, however, what you might call 'thrifty'; I am constantly balancing the 'price' of things with their 'value'. The problem with fine dining is that the value is almost /never/ up to par with the price. For you mathletes, Espana is one of the few pricey restaurants in town that actually has a value:price ratio greater than one. We don't eat here often, because we have to be willing to drop $100 for the two of us, but when we do it is amazing. That $100 gets a the "small" pitcher of sangria, a paella, and 2-3 tapas. I say "small" pitcher, but there is probably 1-2 bottles of wine in the thing, and it is delicious! The paella here is amazing, the rice is cooked perfectly and is never dry like others I've had. The tapas are really the only thing that's hit or miss, while I've never had any that I flat out hated, some are 'eh' and others are amazing. The extensive selection means you'll never have to eat a particular type more than once though, so be adventurous! Finally, I love the location, Benson is probably the perfect part of town for a night out after Espana. There are plenty of local bars and music venues around for going out after a great meal here, and it's not super crowded or pretentious like some other Omaha 'hotspots'. The only thing that would make this place better would be rooftop seating for enjoying tapas and sangria in the summer sun. Overall Espana gives a /great/ experience in terms of atmosphere and food, and the quality is well worth the price.
(5)
S A.

It's all about the tasty food, great service (thanks, Claudia) amazing atmosphere, and incredible sangria. Oh wait, what else could there be? Downsides: It can get a bit pricey. Also, many of the items you'd expect to come with a sauce don't (e.g. Calamari and empanadas). You can ask for sauce but you are limited to two options and they don't always match up with what you are eating. Tip: They'll pack up your extra sangria to take home. But remember, it's on ice so if you are going to bring it home, plan on drinking it that night so it doesn't get watered down. And now I'm struggling - 4 stars or 5, 4 stars or 5? I guess 4 because of the price and sauce, but I do love it more than most places I've given 4 stars too. I'll even take out of towners to this spot.
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Doug V.

Ate there on a recent trip to Omaha based on the comments on Yelp. It is in an interesting area and not in a fancy mall or big shopping area. We were a bit nervous parking and walking to the place, but it seemed OK once we found a place to park. We had Tapas and tried about 7 different kinds. Everyone one of them were very good. They have 50 or 60 different kinds and theyt all looked great. We had salmon that was some of the best I've ever had. The callimari was very good and was my wife's favorite. The mushrooms were very good also. I really liked the sausage stuffed pork. It was very good and worth 5 stars. I would recommend this place to anyone and we are looking forward to going back. We got there around 9 pm and it was still very full but they found us a table. It is a small place so there weren't many tables. It looked like you would really need reservations and we go lucky we went there late. The service was great and they treated us like a neighbor instead of a customer. We spent about $70.00 for two of us and we really ordered more then we could eat. Well worth the trip.
(5)
Kim J.

I agree with the previous reviewer who said to make a reservation. That can be critical here. We have tried on numerous occasions to come here on the spur of the moment, but couldn't get a table. I've been here a handful of times and always enjoyed it. I will say, if you have a severe shellfish allergy, let the waitron know. I didn't, and had a severe reaction even though I didn't eat any shellfish. The selection of tapas is large and the sangria is great. I can't wait to come back!!
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Kerry G.

We had a Groupon for $25 for $50 worth of food and came back with my mother-in-law and two of my sisters-in-law for a second visit. It confirmed my initial impression that the food is really delicious overall, but just a bit too salty to be perfect. The price also adds up very quickly, especially with a larger group like ours. We got a few of our favorites from the previous visit and also tried some new stuff, including the tortilla a la espanola (yum!), the champinones salteados (also yum), and the garribas al ajillo (everybody's favorite.) We also tried the paella a la marinara, but I'm sorry to say we were disappointed. It was just sort of... bland, and a little mushy. Not horrible, but not nearly as good as everything else. For dessert, one of my sisters-in-law begged to try the chocolate fondue, and it was a huge hit. Very good chocolate, with fresh strawberries and bananas for dipping. Everybody loved it! Next time, I need to go with someone else who can eat pork. I'm curious to try some of the jamon tapas...
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Theresa S.

i love the location in Benson and hope the neighborhood continues it's growth of small restaurants and bars. i grew up in the Benson area but recently moved back to Omaha after 20+ years away. i was delighted to see that Benson survived and thrived with it's own style and beat. i love the atmosphere in Espana. it is intimate and friendly. you can hang out at the bar solo for a glass of sangria and a couple tapas without feeling uncomfortable. but it is also perfect for a group of friends to enjoy sangria, paella and live music. the red Sangria is delicious - a large pitcher has 8 full glasses. the paella feeds more than two. the tapas are exceptional and a good value. i recommend booking a reservation when the Omaha Guitar Trio is playing for a perfect evening out. Espana is a definite must try for those of you looking for something different and delicious. (and there is a free parking lot a half block away)
(5)
Kaori T.

Wow didn't think that I was going to run in to decent Tapas place in Omaha. Seems like they start closing down after 9p.
(5)
K G.

It's totally decent. I wouldn't describe it as great and its certainly not bad at all. I am an admitted tapas lover, and so I should preface my review by stating that fact, my view is likely tainted by many experiences at Spanish restaurants indulging in an array of fun and fabulous tapas. Some of the tapas are a bit underwhelming and I'm not a fan of the sangria, it's too sweet for my taste. The atmosphere is nice, I love sitting at the bar and relaxing. One of my favorite features of Espana is the music. And the servers are always super attentive and really nice so that's a plus. I'm just not as impressed by the quality of the food as many of the other reviewers. It's a fair option for Spanish food, especially in a region where there aren't many (any?) options, so it's definitely worth a go see.
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Rachael L.

I don't know why it took me so long to finally eat here, I love tapas, but I just recently finally made it. Overall it was really great. We tried 6 dishes plus dessert and sangria. Definately have the sangria, it was very tasty, although it takes a few minutes to get as though they make it to order. We started with the gazpacho and it was amazing, and a good size portion. Super flavorful, I could eat a giant bowl of it. We also had the beef carpacio (good), chicken skewers w/ aoli (good, but nothing special), chicken empanadas (who doesn't love fried meat pockets?), shrimp on toast w/ pesto (boring, and the shrimp tasted super bland, would not recommend this one at all) and finally the manchego cheese w/ bourbon and lemon (delicious!! the Greek Islands also have a flaming cheese similar to this that is SOOO Good). Finally, we ended with the flan. I have had a really bad experience w/ flan so I am happy to report that theirs is the right texture of creamy and smooth. I also want to point out that we went on a Thursday which is ladies' night, so they have a whole selection of half price tapas (I think two of ours were on that list.) It seemed to get more crowded the later it got, but our service was very good. I will definately go back again, if nothing else but for the gazpacho and I want to try the chocolate fondue dessert w/ churros!
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Don P.

Went here the other day with some friends and absolutely loved the foods. Although the the prices were somewhat higher than expected, the high quality dishes were well worth it. I tried about 7 different tapas dishes and would highly recommend the Calamare a la Romana and the braised lamb dish. Also like several other yelpers suggested, the dining experience would not be complete without a pitcher of sangria, which is a recipe for a good time. In the future, I'd like revisit Espana to try their paella. It should be noted that it takes about 40 mins to order and that they require a 2 person minimum, which is something I'd wish I knew in advance. Overall, the food was about 8-9, decor 9 and service 10. Great change of pace from the other Omaha restaurants in town.
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M F.

When I have cravings for tapas I go. Now, since they've got the market cornered on tapas, their prices are high. This frustrates me. I decided that it's much cheaper to cook at home. HOWEVER, I cannot recreate their sangria. I wish they'd bottle it up.
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Jeremy F.

This place makes me want to have JamÃ³n hanging in my kitchen at all times. We went out with some friends and enjoyed sangria, tapas, and music. I loved the mushrooms that were sauted with white wine and garlic. Simple but great. The only reason I gave this place 3 stars instead of 4 was that I was still a little hungry after leaving there for the money that I had spent. Overall it was a nice and fun dining experience.
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Sarah W.

The best thing about Espana is the energy. It has a vibe which gets into my blood. The constants... The Gypsy Kings will be on the soundtrack. There will be a table of drunks (I am the brunette one in the green shirt). There will be a table on a first date (usually sat next to the drunks). You will want to go dancing after you leave. Overall, the service is typically very good, except when you get overcharged apparently! That sucks p.s.. I would welcome a bit more spice and a bit less salt on some of their dishes. Some of my favorites are the lamb, the crusted pork tenderloin, the scallop sviche (sin sal), anything with eggplant. Very vegetarian and seafood friendly. Always fun.
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Pukar R.

I've only been to Espana for Loom (1st Thursday of every month) and it's one crazy fun party! I've never been disappointed at the parties here. Only time I was sort of disappointed was when we couldn't get in because the place was at capacity, but the doorman was gracious enough to let us in after a while. The music is amazing, Brent is an amazing DJ with an array to tracks that suit the international diverse vibe this place has. You can always count on beautiful women and the hot dog to bun ratio is better than most places in town. My only gripe is that the bathroom line can get pretty long so stay away from beer!
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Ryan t.

My initial exuberance for Espana was recently dampened by an experience I thought I should share. We had dinner here with a group of friends. Ordered lots of food and lots of pitchers of sangria. Most of us were intoxicated, but a few remained sober enough to know when the bill came that we were charged for twice the number of pitchers of sangria that we actually ordered. If you've eaten here, you know that the difference in cost between 4 and 8 pitchers is noticeable, even if one person had consumed all 4 pitchers. When we brought this to our waiter's attention, he argued with us and initially refused to adjust the bill. After a combination of threats and pleading, the waiter relented, but the whole experience has soured my previously positive perspective on the restaurant. Check your bill!
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Sarah A.

I moved to Omaha a couple of years ago and went to Espana based on the awesome Yelp reviews it got. And, I am glad I went because this is my absolute favorite restaurant in Omaha. I have eaten there quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. Definitely try the red sangria while you are there.
(5)
Johanna R.

I love this place!! This is one of my favorites in Omaha. Talk about awesome atmosphere. Espana is Omaha's version of Rocco Espirito and his mama. Instead of Italian, this is a truly Spanish experience. Many of the servers are actually from Spain. I am sorry to hear of others' bad experiences..but this is something very unique. First, the seating is very European. Close together like a restaurant in Madrid. Secondly, the food is divine. The first time we were here, we asked the server what to get and how much. We were tapas virgins. We tried both hot and cold and loved them all. The wine is really expensive, so now I mostly like the sangria. Thirdly and not lastly is the entertainment. Things vary from night to night. Some nights you get flamengo dancers, some nights you get Spanish guitars, and most nights you get Sangria poured into your mouth by the owner. Fun, fun... Just remember, reservations are a must!!!!
(5)
Phoebe R.

I wish they had longer hours - sometimes a girl wants tapas in the afternoon what can I say. The escargot, lamb, olives etc all fantastic. My favorite dishes though were the tres leches cake and the flan. Good red sangria. Their reservation system is weird - you're supposed to leave a message and you don't talk to an actual person so if you want to make reservations for, say 45 minutes after you get off the phone you're kind of winging it when you show up.
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lala l.

Sooooo tasty! This is a "the dinner is the show" kind of place, like the Boiler Room, or V Mertz. I would not recommend going if you are on a tight schedule, as everything is prepared when you order. Although the sangria is super tasty, I'd recommend trying a cocktail, either a mojito or caipirinha. This is a really fun place to go with a large group of friends for a celebration.
(5)
AD H.

I know I'm a lil late, but better late than never, probably will have to go again just because this review is a little swayed due to my mood on February 14th V-day...So my partner and I show up on V-day, there were 3 different time frames, we chose a reservation for 7pm, so we arrive a little earlier than 7 maybe 6:55 lol,but basically we're the second couple in line, waiting to be seated, so as we're standing there more and more people come in, now there's a crowd behind us, they weren't seating anyone yet, due to the dining room not being setup and ready, so we're standing there watching the waitresses clean tables as well as serve others that were already seated, we stand there for about 10-15 minutes, ok thats fine, definitely not the worst part of the night, so once we're seated all snug and uncomfy lol, (tables are so small as well as chairs, as well as the restaurant itself) so our waiter comes and ask us wait we'd like to drink, my partner orders a glass of wine and I state Clearly I'll take the same, not Sangria, ewww, I'm not a fan of sangria, but what do I get when he returns, sangria, because of how slow the service is, I don't even care to return it or order another drink, I take a few sips, and it reminds me of the wine coolers you buy from bag and save, DISGUSTING, gave it to my partner..anywayz so we wait another 5 minutes for another waiter to come pick up our order form, so we sit there til 7:50, mind you our reservations was at 7:00, it wasn't until 7:50 that we received our first tapa, then like every 3 minutes the others would roll out, until the point we didn't have any space on our table, thats all fine, but my disgust is where they put some of our tapas on the same plate, due to there not being room on the table, I mean really?? You have 100 waiters can't you monitor from a distance when the table will have room for another extremely hot plate, geez, ugg then again I might not return, anywayz to the tapas..we ordered a total of 7 tapas which wasn't so bad I could have probably settled for 4 but I always over do it when ordering anywayz, here are the things we had and my opinion as well as my partners..1st gazpacho, a little too citrusy too me, but my partner loved it, 2nd pinchos de pollo, basically grilled chicken on a stick, those were good, came with some type of white tangy sauce, didn't like it, 3rd ceviche too citrusy for me...partner thought it was ok 4th Hojas de ViÃ±a Rellenas basically rice wrapped up in leaves with a cucumber yogurt sauce, didnt like it 5th tortilla a la espanola my favorite of the night, a log shapped potato meal, was very good had carmalized onions, very good 6th empanadas de pollo, I've had better empanadas the pastry was a little dry, the meat was moist and number 7 gambas al ajillo basically sizzling shrimp, shrimp were pretty large and had a good flavor, overall, wasnt too impressed, but hey I may be back thought I said earlier I may not, lol....o did I state there as live music and while waiting in line the owner attempted to tell a joke, but what was nice, was when we were leaving the owner greeted us, he greeted almost everyone, so that was very nice....
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Ben P.

Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. It's enough to make a city boy find religion in the nether regions of historic downtownish Omaha. I am a huge tapas fan, and Omaha seems sadly unaware that one of the best tapas restaurants west of the Mississippi is located right in their own backyard. Reasonable prices, wide selection, a friendly staff, and ready access to a peron (ask the waitstaff) make this one of the best dining experiences to be had in the Cornhusker state. People of Omaha, I implore you: since I live 1700 miles away, I can't keep Espana open based on my patronage alone. Visit, eat, drink, make merry, wash, rinse, repeat, wipe hands on pants. If you don't support this restaurant, your city will have lost perhaps its greatest Iberian asset. Which may be faint praise, but still. What a gem!
(5)
Chris N.

Absolutely Love this place! All of the food is amazing. The drinks amazing. Service amazing. Atmosphere amazing. You get what you pay for and it is worth every little penny! Plus it is one of those places you can eat a lot of food and feel full without feeling totally stuffed sick. It also makes for a great date restaurant ;)
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Rosalina R.

Finally went for a non-reverse HH (which I hear is no longer in existence) and as I suspected the tapas were delish and decently priced...a large group of us ordered about 11 dishes and a couple pitchers of sangria and walked out of there paying about 30.00 each (tip included)...what a deal!! Plus, waitress/hostess was very informative...
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Christine S.

Wonderful food, and the waitress that we had was so great at helping us pick out what Tapas to order. She was very knowledgeable about the menu, and her picks were our favorites of the night. I would go back in a heartbeat, but is not the cheapest place to go, but it does have great quality service and food going for it!
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Matt J.

The food here is great!! You gotta watch out though... That bill will creep up on you. The tapas are fairly small so like David said, you have to order about 4-6 fo each person... Even at $5 a piece for the cheaper ones, that adds up fast. Plus the drinks are a little pricy too. Found that out when I got my bill. The Mojitos I was drinking were $8 a piece. Even without any drinks couple can easily spend $50 dollars on a night here. A few drinks a piece and you'll be up to $75 in no time. If your in a group of friends eating and drinking pitchers of sangria and plan on staying awhile... You better pack a heavy wallet.
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brenna e.

umm...is the air conditioning fixed? Last time I was there I sweat like a wildebeest on crack and couldn't even enjoy the famed sangria for lack of intact ice. Food is whateva, service the same and claustrophobics beware, they pack 'em in like sardines!
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J C.

I have enjoyed my visits to espana and will return. Tapas both hot and cold were quality on our visits. Never had the Paella and would like to but seems pretty pricey. If I pay these prices in Omaha I expect pretty decent service and feel like last time i was there it could have been better. Its just nice to have some place to go for tapas in NE, would like to see more.
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S a.

The tapas at EspaÃ±a are really good -- varied flavors, with a wide range of options for the more and less adventuresome diners. One thing that rubbed me the wrong way: they take your order by handing you a checklist-menu and a grease pencil, rather like a sushi restaurant. They seem to want you to order all of your tapas at once, and they also want to serve them that way -- they come in tiered serving racks that hold three plates at once. The point of tapas is to eat SLOWLY, trying a tapa or two while you chat, sip your drink, and relax. When half a dozen different tapas are spilling off your table, how can you appreciate their distinctive tastes, let alone your conversation with your friends? Next time, I'm going to insist on ordering one or two tapas at a time, no matter how many grease pencils the server hands me. The restaurant is DARK (in a "we want to be cool and mysterious" kind of way), but not at all "musty," as another reviewer said. Actually, it's a nice space, if you don't mind the fact that the narrow room can get pretty loud.
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soylentgreen s.

Awesome atmosphere, and the food is great. The owner is a lovely spanish woman who runs the place with an iron fist (in a good way). Drinks can be a bit pricey here, but its not absurd. Nowhere else in Omaha can you eat tapas, watch flaminco, and have the owner pour wine into your mouth from a glass bong-like contraption. Certainly worth the price of admission. One downside (sort of) is the restaurant is a bit small. If they have a musician playing, and you get the table right up front, it gets hard to hear your dinner companions.
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Sue S.

I really do like the food, atmosphere and service. Based off of those 3 things, I would definitely recommend Espana. It's unique to this area, which is also a plus. However, it is RIDICULOUSLY over priced. The tapas run between $7-$10 a plate. They're very good, but considering they are such small portions, the price isn't justifiable. The main entree is Paella, a spanish rice dish with multiple meats/seafood in it. Although it's delicious, it is in no way worth $21 a person which is what they charge. Now, I am by no means a tight wod. I will gladly drop $100+ for dinner and drinks. I highly believe in living the high life. :) I also, however, feels the food must be worth it to do so. And that just isnt the case with Espana. If you go, stick to the tappas. The sangria is also superb. (I prefer the white.) . But please, for gods sake, do not spend $40 for a skillet of saffron rice with a few pieces of meat in it. I would give it 4 stars, but the over charging really is a pit fall. So I give it 3.
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Kristine S.

Good restaurant if you are not dining alone. You need to order a bunch of stuff and share. I'll definately be back if I ever return to Omaha.
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Bob H.

Went there last night for the first time. Great tapas! Really like the atmosphere too. We were one of the first diners and it was pretty quiet when we got there, but soon the sangria was flowing and the place came alive. :) I know that a few posters recommend 4 to 6 tapas per person, but I will go with 3 to 4 next time. There are many restaurants in the area that serve great food, but Espaa is certainly one of most unique.
(5)
Nicole R.

Espana is the best! I just wish it were in Fort Collins, CO! I am telling you a place like this would do great in The Fort - hint, hint. The food is truly amazing, there are plenty of vegetarian options, and it is quality. I definitely recommend making reservations - Espana is the perfect size which is not too big. The ambiance is fantabulous too - great lighting, great art, great colors - very well thought out. The service and entertainment - in a word phenomenal. Espana isn't just a meal it is a total dining experience! (Wow, it is not very often that I can say that!) Espana is also one of my husbands all time favorite restaurants - and to make the top of that list is not easy! Seriously Omaha is so lucky to have Espana! Go, bring friends, eat, drink, you'll be glad you did!
(5)
Charles G.

Espana is one of the best places to eat in Omaha-- excellent food, cool atmosphere, and competent/knowledgeable wait staff. Sometimes the seating can be slow, and the old lady that works there was kind of a bitch to us the last time we were there, but still a great place to eat. Omaha needs more places like this. My only problem with it is that when I go there with a group I try not to make a pig of myself and so I don't hog out as I should and then I leave hungry. Sigh.
(5)
David K.

Espana has some of the best Spanish food you will find anywhere, and has Flamenco dancers providing unique entertainment weekly. GOOD-TO-KNOWS -Make a reservation. The place is popular. -Find out when there is Flamenco dancing. Go then. -"Tapas" are served. There are no entrees, just a series of exotic appetizers, averaging about $5-7 apiece. You will want to order somewhere around 4-6 for each person at the table, and share.
(5)
jane f.

I love this place. Great tapas, great atmosphere. The last time I went they had a band that was great - a little loud because I was sitting right my one of the speakers, but they played a lot of Gypsy Kings covers - I did not know that anyone in Omaha had even heard of the Gypsy Kings. A great place to go with a group. Friends of mine raved about the paella, but I was not too impressed. Lots of different things on the menu to share, so go with an appetite. The sangria is great and the wine list is not too shabby!
(5)
Dieter J.

I would give 3.5 if I could, but I'll give 4 because its uniquness to Omaha. This is a nice place for a date. It is dark in a romantic way with tasteful spanish decor. We ordered olives and garlic, a simple vegetable salad, pork flamenquines, and the sacramento paella. The food was quite good and artfully presented. I also had the sangria which was good too. Maybe it wasn't as tastey as all the times I'd had those dishes, but they did a very good job. Also, it was a bit pricey for what you got. They do deserve to keep the prices high for their attention to detail and keeping the setting small and romantic, but I think it was a bit much still. This is a great place to go if you want a bit of coziness or intimancy but still want to be entertained by the food.
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Melissa W.

Espana is the perfect resturant for a fun, new dining experience. The food is good and the sangria is wonderful. The paella is good but on a recent visit it was dry and fishy. This is a place were every time I've went I've had a different experience. Wait staff varies and the service is usually pretty slow but staff is always friendly.
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Address : 6064 Maple St
Omaha, NE, 68104
Phone (402) 505-9917
Website https://espanaomaha.com/
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Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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España Restaurant & Tapas Bar

6064 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104

España Restaurant & Tapas Bar Menu

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Seafood

Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Seafood

Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Meat

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Meat

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Vegetarian

Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Vegetarian

Healthy Meal suggestions for España Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Seafood

Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Seafood

Las Tapas Calientes (hot) - Meat

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Meat

Las Tapas Frias (cold) - Vegetarian

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