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Mundaka Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.mundakacarmel.com/
  • Phone: (831) 624-7400
  • Hours of Operation:


    Dinner: Su-W 5:30pm-10:00pm

    Dinner: Th-Sa 5:30pm-11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Spanish, Basque, Californian
  • Executive Chef: Brandon Miller
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Private Party Facilities: We offer private and semi-private dining in various rooms depending on the size of the group
  • Private Party Contact: Gabe Georis (831) 624-7400
  • Entertainment: Mundaka Provides a variety of live music and DJ entertainment. Sunday-Wednesday nights we have dinner hour music from 7pm-9pm. Thursday-Saturday is late night DJ from 9:30pm-Midnight
    Specifics are available on our website calendar: www.mundakacarmel.com

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave
  • Public Transit: Monterey Peninsula Transit Bus Stop is located right out front on the sidewalk.
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Parking is available on the street as well as in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot adjacent to us after 6pm
A word from Mundaka
Mundaka is a Spanish style tapas restaurant in downtown Carmel, CA. It is the result of great friendships, a love of food and wine and music, and a long term romance with Spain and its culture. Open in March 2009, Mundaka continues to evolve daily with the creations of our chef Brandon Miller, and… the musical musings of all our talented contributors. Mundaka aspires to be the hub for all that is tasty, fun, artistic, creative, and cultural in Carmel-by-the-sea. We look forward to seeing you soon.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Best restaurant in Carmel. Great food, service and ambiance. Authentic Spanish Tasty tapas served up by unpretentious helpful staff. Spanish wines and Belgian beer on tap. Fun relaxed atmosphere . Perfect for one, two or a group. Don't pass up a chance to experience this gem and experience a little of the bohemian ambiance that reflects the heart of this little town."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Quite the menu here - some traditional tapas, but lots of creative tasty items. We wanted to try them all. Prices really weren't too bad for Carmel. The staff were very welcoming as well."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "The waitress disappeared when we needed her so it took a little while to get the check and our drinks"
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "We had an excellent time on a Saturday night. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped us pick our vegetarian dishes. He even brought us a dish on the house when we expressed interest in learning more about it."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Our search for a unique, satisfying dining experience had come to a fruitful ending! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is adventurous when it comes to eating. The selections we ordered met our expectations. Our server was enthusiastic and charming. He guided us through the tapas experience deftly. Don't miss this one!"
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "As always, the food at Mundaka was excellent. It's one of my favorite places to eat, especially when I can bring a friend or two along to share all the delicious tapas. There were two of us; we had the cauliflower gratin with a touch of horseradish that really made it sparkle, the piquillos stuffed with housemade bacalao, and some serrano ham with figs. Everything was delicious. The place is casual, boisterous and fun."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "This is a cute, fun, friendly place for awesome tapas. The staff is welcoming and the food is spectacular. A nice change of pace for Carmel dining. Kudos to the chef and the staff for a great dining experience"
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • " My wife wasn't so sure. The menu doesn't tell you about the courses. But she finally found some she liked. They could do a better job about the menu. If you are a tapas fan from Spain, then you probably know what's on the menu. Else, you don't have a clue. Interesting. I liked it, Not sure if my wife did. "
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "A wide spectrum of super fresh and tasty small plates of very authentic Spanish style food. Very good Spanish wine list. Unbelievable 32 ounce ribeye steak shared by four people. Authentic Spanish cocktails and coffee. Very casual. All in the group are seasoned travelers to Spain and San Sebastian."
    Dined on 5/24/2014
  • "Have been a few times - very authentic dishes (tortilla, boquerones, patatas bravas) and nice ambience. Great drinks (had a jalapeno margarita and a few claras, which is a spanish shandy). Service was not great this time, though it has been before. I would/will return."
    Dined on 5/23/2014
  • "Mundaka is Carmel's local hot spot. Great small plates (tapa style). Quality ingredients."
    Dined on 5/22/2014
  • "Tapas that have two bites shouldn't cost $10-14 per plate. Missing that special kick of flavor. Since tapas are normally such small portions they are packed with flavor. Mundaka is just not hitting that mark. We had a group of 4 and ordered 10 different plates. Only one I can remember was the potatoes and ketchup. Oh yeah... And the pitcher of house sangria taste like a box of red wine. Headed to Barcelona in a couple weeks... Hope the tapas bars/restaurants there erase my memory of Mundakas. "
    Dined on 5/17/2014
  • "Bravas were delicious, and while most of the food was good -- it was not remarkable. And there were major inconsistencies. They really skimped on ingredients -- if you are going to charge $11+ for two roasted Pequillo peppers, you need to stuff them with more than mashed potatoes. (No evidence of salt cod advertised.) Same goes with fritters supposedly containing chorizo and olives. "
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "We wanted a culinary experience. Although unique items, food was rather bland. Waitress was perky and nice but service was very slow. Cocktails overpriced. We probably won't go again although it was a unique experience."
    Dined on 5/10/2014
  • "Great food and service. Enjoyed learning about Spanish food and wine. A great way to have fun."
    Dined on 4/27/2014
  • "This is our second visit to Mundaka. It was fabulous. Wvery dish was a surprise to the taste buds. From fried garbanzo beans to the Pato we enjoyed it all my boys especially loved the anchovies. Yum!"
    Dined on 4/24/2014
  • "Great food and value. The local younger crowd favor it though us "older folks" like it too!"
    Dined on 4/23/2014
  • "Our waiter disappeared. The bartender was excellent and picked up the slack. Otherwise, it was fantastic!!"
    Dined on 4/21/2014
  • "I was very happy to find a place open past 9 in the area. I was very spoiled in San Diego with late night dining options, so when I moved here, not being able to catch a late night bite was disappointing. Mundaka was recommended by a co-worker who raved about the food and the unique atmosphere. Upon entering I knew it was a unique place. The menu is outstanding and our waiter made excellent recommendations. Even dropped a few jokes. I did not like the crepes. There wasn't as much love put into the dessert than the savory dishes, but since everything was so good before that, it would not keep me from coming again. "
    Dined on 4/17/2014
  • "The service and food were both exceptional. It is an interesting place that provides a comfortable setting and a true experience, yet allows for good conversation."
    Dined on 4/16/2014
  • "My husband usually does not like to venture too far afield when it comes to food, but I was able to convince him to try Mundaka because we had Spanish food before (on Belden Place in San Francisco) and liked it. Mundaka's tapas menu was a great change of pace, and we really got into the spirit of trying several different small plates. The variety was good (beef, pork, chicken, fish and vegetables) and the tastes were spectacular! The waitstaff were pleasant, helpful and very knowledgeable of the dishes (even removing meat where possible to make more dishes vagetarian). We also enjoyed the flamenco guitarist playing in the bar area. It added a lovely background to the fun food experience. All in all, Mundaka was a great find!"
    Dined on 4/13/2014
  • "Waitpeople are super. Experience for all 6 of us (and I've been there previously) was not good. Seating was odd (though we had a reservation), food was inconsistent and expensive for what we received. I've been there before and it was much different than this time - Mundaka seems to have lost it's way and we felt at times like the only people eating dinner there."
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "The food was wonderful and unique, and we loved the $5 party bottle of wine - Don't ask $5, ask, $8. You don't need to ask. Great value."
    Dined on 4/3/2014
  • "Authentic Spanish Tapas in Carmel. Who'd a thunk. This is as close to the kind of food you get in Spain that I've had in CA. Prices ore very reasonable, the quality is great and the variety is impressive. Some good Spanish wines as well."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "The tapas were outstanding, the Bomba is a must. Service was also top notch. Highly recommend."
    Dined on 3/30/2014
  • "We arrived before the crowd and had a fun evening. The sauce for the cannellini was to die for and the fried garbanzos with truffle salt are addictive. My husband left feeling a bit underfed, but he just needed to order more plates!"
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "I had been wanting to try this place for some time but the opportunity never presented itself. Our ten year anniversary visit down to Carmel was the perfect timing and Mundaka did great. Out waiter was engaging and helpful without being overbearing. The food was varied and everything we tasted was great. The cannelloni was the best, although the were many close seconds. And we had a great Spanish Abarino wine that complemented the food perfectly. We will be back."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "Found this gem of a place. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun and we settled in to glasses of champagne and tapas, the service was attentive but not too much, we ordered a selection of different foods and all came timely and were delicious, even the desserts were great. Would recommend this place as a fun, casual place to enjoy good food, wine and friends. Loved it."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "The tapas were not even similar to the Spanish ones. We had 6 pf them and the tortilla was cold and not really fresh, ensalada rusa was way too full of vinager. The ham was ok though far feom even the jamon serrano. The croquetas were all right. The service was all right and it didnt take too long. The ambiance is kitsch. Not to my taste though some young people may like it. It was not cheap either."
    Dined on 3/11/2014
  • "Excellent Spanish tapas!! Bacon wrapped dates were terrific, as was Cauliflower gratin, and Lamb & feta burgers. There are so many more things that looked good, one could keep going back and finding new things. The waiters are so friendly and helpful! They are very busy, so probably need more staff. The Rioja wines are fantastic!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "I've eaten at tapas restaurants in the Bay Area over the last couple years, but never have I found one that replicated the foods I so love in Barcelona. If you don't have a reservation, don't even try to get in! The food was great. They are always packed, which is probably why the service is a little slow, but then it does lend to the whole ambiance of being in Spain."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Geat find in Carmel....we had early reservations, and with only a few people there, we received incredible service. Everyone here was so nice, knowledgable and helpful. The small plates were delicious and unusual....and being small plates we tried several. The fried garbanzas went great with our margarita and beer, we also ordered the Bombas (fabulous), the lamb burger with shoestring fries, and the duck confit. It was more than enough food. We will definitely return the next time we're in Carmel."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Marvelous Yes a Spanish restaurant that evokes memories of our trip to Barcelona from the tapas to the paella. When visiting Carmel you cannot go wrong."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "This is a tapas bar....... A good one. Everything you would expect, nothing more, nothing less."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Very cute little place with good food. We will be back!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "It took two hours to get four dishes. Our dishes were served to other people who didn't order them and staff said here enjoy these on us yo the other people. Brought us the wrong bill three times. Kitchen couldn't make several items but couldn't explain why or offer other options after waiting over an hour. Our drinks were never brought to us after asking at least seven or eight times. Waiter couldn't remember our order and came back three times to ask us and had it wrong each time. Water never refilled. Over all negative experience."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "This is a must for us with any trip to Carmel. The food is always good with very intriguing preparations . The staff is always helpful and treats you as if you were members of the family."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "You could walk by Mundaka and not know what you are missing. The food was wonderful and filling. The house made sangria was delightful. The service was great. Not a single complaint. Enjoyed everything about our dining experience."
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Interesting menu: tapas, genuine Spanish food and wine"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "My husband & I spent over $150 just on food & we were still hungry. We actually went to another restaurant for more food afterwards. The drinks were good, but when I think of Tapas, I think of reasonably prices small bites. The prices don't match the portions here."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
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