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Embrujo Flamenco
Embrujo Flamenco is a Spanish tapas restaurant on the Danforth that also features live flamenco Wednesdays through Sundays.
Jaywalkers on Bay and Front.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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I recently went to their new lower level tapas bar, Cafe Madrid. Its a great event space for small gatherings and not as formal a setting. A real local neighborhood feel. I like how I can order small plates of whatever's in front of us in the display cases, have a glass of Rioja and watch the telly. Had a blast during the World Cup there, of course it helped that Spain won!
Dining at either Embrujo Flamenco or Cafe Madrid is an experience. The moment you walk in, your greeted with true Spanish warmth. I highly recommend it.
Service was horrible enough that despite the good food and atmosphere it made me not want to go back again.
Maybe they've changed? Most tapas dish was outstanding, though their Paella was nothing spectacular. bit of a disappointment actually. If you mind bad service, try it out.
However, if though the food might be tasty you cannot afford to be ripped off, with a litre bottle of water (still or sparkling) costing $6.00, Paella (for two?) ranging between $46 and $59 - which wouldn't satisfy the appetite of one average working man/woman - and most tapas (appetizers), little more than a than a few small mouthfuls each and representing no more than a taste of Spanish cuisine, but costing between $7 and $10, you might gag when you got the bill.
This is the most pretentious and very worst restaurant of any kind I've ever visited. I was hesitant after reading reviews but went along with five other family members after another member gave us a couple of $50 Groupons and a further $100.00 because she felt the Groupons wouldn't be enough. As it was, still feeling hungry, we left after giving an extra $25.00 to cover the tab (Regardless, I always feel the waitress/waiter should get her/his share, as they're the ones doing most of the work).
If you have a money tree, perhaps you will like the place. But be reminded that you'll seldom find smoke without fire ...
Embrujo Flamenco
Inspected on: December 8
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional Pass)
Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4, Crucial: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A