I like the food! The quality is consistent for sure. The service is good in general, but they need more training when the server delivers the dishes. They just leave it anywhere on the table (for a couple of dishes they just leave them at the edge of the table) without helping you to arrange the table. This really got me to roll my eyes. Other than that, the ambiance is great, the restaurant is not crowded, the vibe is casual and easy. The AC is strong which is super important when the outside is 101 degrees! LOL... I like the Oaxaca a manor salad, sizzling shrimp and fresh dungeness crab brandada. The banana leaf chicken is a bit dry although the sauce is great. There are music performances on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm. I definitely want my coming back to check that out!

Cascal is currently my favourite Spanish restaurant. Every time I visit, I enjoy such a wonderful experience that I long to return right away. The restaurant is located on the corner of Castro and California Streets in downtown Mountain View. They don't have a private parking lot, but are within walking distance from a public garage. Sometimes, nearby free street parking can be scored. The venue is lively with an outdoor patio for open air dining. As I write this review, I realize that I have never actually been inside the eatery as all of my visits have been al fresco. According to their website, they have live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:30-10pm during which dancing is encouraged. Noted - must come back on one of those nights with Auntie Marissa and Mom! Cascal specializes in exotic cocktails, tapas, and paellas, fusing the savoury flavours of Spain with the rich and bold tastes of Latin America. The result is a menu full of bold essences that entice you. Below are a few items that we ordered during my last visit: Red House Sangria ($13) - Good. Not dry at all. Crab Tostaditos ($29) - DELISH! The Dungeness crab tastes so fresh! This is a perfect summer dish. Thankfully, they offer this tapa all year round. Pork Chile Verde ($31) - ¡Qué rico! I don't eat pork much, but this green chile stew, full of big chunks of meat, is so flavourful that I could probably eat it everyday. The pork shoulder is pretty lean which also adds to the awesomeness of this delectable bowl. Sizzling Shrimp ($21.50) - Guys, this is a must-try, especially if you like shrimp and garlic, because even the smallest bite is packed with irresistible piquancy. Spanish chorizo (Listed as one of the pintxos offered in the Spanish Tapa Sampler or as an add-on to the Spanish Tortilla for $16) - This bowl of sliced sausage serves up a nice smoky punch of pimentón (smoked paprika). Patatas bravas ($12) - This is a great side to complement the Spanish chorizo. Service is excellent at Cascal. On the night of my most recent visit on Thursday, September 12, 2024, our party of seven arrived shortly before close (I'm talking minutes, definitely less than half an hour), hoping to have some food and drinks. The host told us that the kitchen was already closed, but checked with the cooks and came back, saying that since they were still roasting pork, they could still whip up some quick orders and serve us. The waiters assisted us with friendly enthusiasm and warm smiles and, of course, our libations and plates came out in a jiffy. It doesn't get better than this! ¿Nos vemos allí?

Great food, particularly the salads are amazing ‍ beautiful outdoors seating, and inside has great ambiance as well. Servers are rude af but you have to take the good with the bad sometimes

We had a lovely business lunch at Cascal. Our group of 10 enjoyed the tapas plates as well as various salads. I especially love their salmon. The portion is generous and cooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly. Additionally, we were confused by the tip for our group and didn't realize it had already been added to our bill. When we mistakenly added it again, the cashier was, helpful and pointed out that it had already been included. We were grateful for their honesty. Parking is convenient with a lot around the corner. Also, there's indoor and outdoor dining: both are quite comfortable. I highly recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and service.

I recently dined at Cascal, and overall, it was a good experience with some hits and misses. The squid ink rice was absolutely fantastic--rich, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. If you're a fan of seafood dishes, it's a must-try! However, I did find the dessert to be a bit too sweet for my taste. If you're not into overly sugary treats, you might want to skip it. One downside was the wait time for the food, which took longer than expected. The servers also didn't come by often to refill water, which left me feeling a bit neglected during the meal. On the bright side, the environment is really pleasant, with a warm and lively atmosphere perfect for a casual night out. If you're willing to be patient, the food is worth it, but service could definitely improve.

Nice place to celebrate a birthday! We made a reservation for 4 for Saturday night just after 6. Plenty of indoor and outdoor tables. It did get pretty busy after 7. We ordered the tapas sampler, mushroom empanadas, roasted cauliflower, oaxaca salad, and a small seafood paella. The tapas sampler was delightful and a good choice if you have no idea but want to try everything. My favorite was the fried olive with roasted shishito pepper and spanish sausage. The mushroom empanadas were baked and nongreasy. Nice hints of truffle oil and pipin' hot The oaxaca salad was not what I had expected, which was more greens, but we still enjoyed it! The main course was the seafood paella, which we all love! Plenty of seafood, fresh and tender. The rice was flavorful without being too salty. Good thing we got the small Paella because we barely finished everything Our waiter was attentive and professional. At the end he brought out a slice of birthday cake for my mom. The cake itself was a little to sweet for us, but my mom really like the special celebration! Ambiance: romantic Parking: no issues. There is a free public lot just around the corner! My parents say next time they want to come a bit later because the live music starts at 7!

My mom loves paella, so we've been on a paella hunt ever since our favorite closed up in Napa. Passed by Cascal on a whim, and decided to try it the following week. It's in downtown Mountain View, but by the end. So parking is fairly easier there. Plenty of outdoor seating and indoor seating. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well for any questions we had. The menu has a great array of different tapas and appetizers! -peruvian seafood stew ($41): as soon as we sat down, my mom zoned in on this and was immediately intrigued. So of course we had to order it for her. The seafood was very tender, and the soup was very tasty with a little bite to it. Almost curry like soup Very delicious! -paella Cascal (large for $63.50): this is the seafood and meat paella. We asked them to cook it longer so we could get the crispy/caramelized rice at the bottom, which they were happy to oblige. The meat and seafood were extremely tender too! Was very pleasantly surprised as usually the chicken in paellas I've had has been on the drier side. The pork belly pieces were my favorite though. I think a lemon slice or a little aioli could have gone a long way as the paella is on the heavier tasting side. -octopus ($25.50): octopus was also great! So tender we could cut it with our fork! The only issue was I wasn't the biggest fan of the tomato sauce all over, but still very delicious. Well done dish -croquetas de jamon ($15.50): the croquetas were so delicious. Like a guilty pleasure of mine. Not much jamon I saw in it, but the flavor of the whole croqueta was so good. Even my parents, who usually try to not eat too many fried carbs, could've kept eating it. Overall, would definitely come again. Same with my parents as well. My mom said it's her favorite paella place in the bay area currently. She was also looking up the happy hour times since she works nearby! It is on the pricier side, but the food quality is well worth it.

The paella is to die for! Honestly one of my fav paella ! The meat was super tender, they did not skimp out on the ingredients. The flavor profile was to chef's kiss. WARNING: expect to wait around 30 mins bc they make it to order. The other tapas were mid tho. Got the patatas bravas. Did not love the aioli sauce that came with it. The service was amazing. Servers were attentive. They had tons of patio space with heaters too.

(Mountain View )Food: Cuban wrap: 9/10 very flavorful with every bite. Everything blended well with the Cuban pork. The sauce makes it much better Wild mushroom empanadas: 9/10I normally don't like mushroom but this is a must try. You can definitely taste/smell the truffle which I love. Cheese is creamy and the outer layer is crunchy. It is very pricey just fyi Coctel de camarones: 7/10 had too many ceviche to compare. Lacks flavor. Wish there were more lime. The quality of shrimp was spot on though Setting: great indoor/outdoor sittings for group/date/solo. Great ambiance. I know there's live music on some days. It does get full pretty fast past 6pm so definitely recommend reservations especially for a large party Service: friendly staff and accommodating with needs Price: it is on the pricier range but I love the variety of many different Spanish influences in the dish/drinks. Will definitely come back

It was my first time in this place and I loved it! Tried their seafood paella, garlic prawns, cauliflower and eggplant appetizers and everything was so good! Their paella is my favorite paella so far! Better than the ones I've tried in Spain! I'd say they cook authentic Spanish food! I'd love to come back again. They serve different kinds of wine from different countries and the service is also good. Also, I love the high ceilings and the ambiance overall.