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Cascal, Mountain View, CA

Cascal

4.6
4.6
4177 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over exotic cocktails and enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America.We have indoor and outdoor dining available. Reservations are encouraged. Take-out tapas, paella, cocktails, virgin mojitos and 30% off wine are available for pickup Tue-Sun from 11:30am-8:00pm. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.com

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Take-Out Tue–Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 940-9500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Flores Lopez
  • Catering
    Catering is offered, more information can be found on website: https://cascalmv.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    See group dining options on website: https://cascalmv.com/group-dining/
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Cross street
    California St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Corner of Castro and California St.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Peninsula

    Hot spot

4,177 Reviews
  1. guyc

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful gathering for our group of 12. Margaritas, Sangria, wine and cocktails were preemptive to delight the taste buds. Salads were excellent, appetizers were abundant than the paellas to die for and desserts finish off. Plus the live band was great too.y Thank you Cascal! -Guy

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  2. GermanA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was great just attention to table was lackluster, we had empty glasses for a while including cocktail

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  3. RamaV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, wine selection & service. Great Music.

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  4. daniell

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Our table was next to the entrance to the kitchen and restroom. We asked for a table elsewhere after watching the patrons finish their meal and leaving the restaurant. They told us that the table was going to be used for a larger party. We stayed and finished our dinner. The other table we asked for was never used at all.

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  5. Debra

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and it was very pleasant. They have heat lamps so it's great even if it get's a little chilly. Our waiter was very attentive and checked in after he brought each new item. We really enjoyed the roasted cauliflower, the banana leaf chicken, and the vegetable paella. We came back after the ballet and enjoyed a drink and listened to the band (awesome music).

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  6. JamesS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful sangria and gazpacho! Garbanzos and chorizo is excellent! Mushroom empanadas deliciousness! Go there and enjoy!

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  7. Araceli

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had reservations.. no wait.. even though it was busy! Love Individuo live music!! Definitely will do again!!

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  8. camille

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Far too noisy inside to be a pleasant experience.

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  9. RichardC

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Water was very good. Tapas plates were great. Would recommend. Still want to catch live music.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The food was good but not worth the prices, over valued for small plates, service was nothing special

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  11. Nohol

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant...keep going back just to try their various offerings! Never disappointed. Quality is consistently terrific. A+

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  12. Ghost2Post

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cascal has a vibrant and stylish ambiance is modern and upscale with an interior full of colorful, all of which creates a lively and inviting atmosphere. The combination of warm lighting and contemporary design elements adds to the overall appeal. The restaurant specializes in Latin-inspired cuisine, drawing influences from various regions such as Spain, Portugal, and South America. The menu offers a diverse selection of dishes, including tapas, paellas, ceviches, and grilled meats. One has to appreciate the authenticity and creativity in the preparation and presentation of the food. Cascal is also has an extensive drink menu, which includes a variety of cocktails, wines, and specialty beverages. Make sure to make it for Happy Hour if you can… that is all I am going to say, you will not regret it, order the cheese stuffed olives… OMG. Service attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our waiter absolutely needs to be praised for his professionalism and willingness to offer recommendations or accommodate special requests not to mention his attentiveness, especially given we were in back corner. Not to mention every time he came to the table he had a smile on his face, you know that smile when you see someone you have not seen in ages. Over all, highly recommend.

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  13. Neleh

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went there to celebrate our anniversary with my sister and her husband. We got a table outside that was in a corner and out of the way of the wind. Nice music. Service was excellent. The paellas were especially good as was my Eggplant Tian and my husband's grilled steak.

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  14. anon4you

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and fun as always. We had several of the vegetarian tapas (watermelon salad, fried olives, pan tomate, corn saute, mushroom empanadas etc). My favorites are the mushroom empanadas and the sparkling sangria!

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  15. BillS

    Greater Boston

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Dayanna was awesome! Great suggestions and humor. She was efficient and fun and we had a wonderful evening with room for dessert.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Delicious food; great cocktails; service was good, not amazing

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  18. BigAl

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. Fresh quality ingredients, beautifully prepared. There were some original touches of common dishes. We especially enjoyed the gazpacho, calamari, black, bean soup, and ceviche. Because the main dining room was noisy, we sat outdoors, which was pleasant because of the excellent hearing conditions, but did have some street traffic noise. The service was excellent. Attentive, but not overly fussy.

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  19. KarlaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and live music. We shared the appetizer sampler, papas bravas and the paella and it was all very tasty. The only reason it was not given 5 stars was that the pricing has gone up quite a bit since the last time we came by. Will come again but make sure to budget at least $100 per person next time.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating our 67th wedding anniversary❣️We received wonderful service from our waiter and were even welcomed by the manager and the head of the wait staff. We also received a delicious complimentary dessert❣️Of course, as always, our food was outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect anniversary celebration 👏👍

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  21. Alberto

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always. Great food, service and atmosphere. I love the consistency and experience.

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  22. LORIK

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The server was very attentive although we felt a little rushed granted we were there for happy hour but we didn’t get a chance to relax and take in the ambiance. We sat outside under the speaker so the music was a little loud. All in all, we would still go again

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  23. Mark

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Paella was delicious. The food was great, and the corkage was reasonable.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place food was delicious my team loves coming here.

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  25. Davew

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Very good experience. The Chile rellano was no longer on the menu. Is it coming back?

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Shrimp was over cooked and roasted cauliflower had too much oil. Definitely not worth what we paid.

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  27. Nikki

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the experience dining in , love the food and drinks

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  28. birthdaysponsor

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cascal's food and service never disappoint. It is a happening place, with an attractive and fun crowd of people who seem to all be there for a special dining occasion.

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  29. Pepe

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. Can't think of anywhere better for a Special Night Out.

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  30. GaryF

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Reception was rude about our reservation, telling us it would be a 40 minute wait. Wait-staff overwork and not responsive to requests, for example, for silverware and water. In fact almost impossible to get their attention. Drinks took an incredibly long time and were mediocre at best. (Watermelon Margarita -tasteless, Blood Orange Punch - not worth the calories.) Spanish Tapa Sampler was barely hot when it arrived. Patatas Bravas, potatoes were under-cooked. Banana Leaf Chicken and the Cuban Roast Pork were both good.

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  31. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    favorite restaurant ever! amazing food and incredible staff

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  32. PattiW

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    It is fun to eat at Cascal and try different tapas to share. We ate outside on a nice evening. Cascal is a block from the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, so it is the perfect place to eat after attending a matinee or before an evening performance.

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  33. Celiab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excelente , I will come back for dinner to try different dishes

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  34. RobinH

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both great. Particularly loved the paella, and wished we had room for the great-looking desserts! Not super happy about the 4% added "employee heath insurance" charge. So dishonest. Just increase your prices by the 4% to pay it instead of hiding the charge until the customer gets the bill.

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  35. VinceB

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Our waitress forgot to place our order in the kitchen. Disappointing. Food was basic.

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  36. DennisD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and very friendly and prompt service. I highly recommend this restaurant which is also located in the middle of a very nice downtown area.

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  37. JeffS

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time eating at Cascal (only been there for drinks previously). Tapas was really good, with a great selection. Service was stellar (friendly & v. responsive). Will definitely be back.

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  38. katyf

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great drinks and non alcoholic drinks and the food is also yummy. Love this place for all and it’s energy. Great vibes. And the music 🎼

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  39. love2eat

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed an excellent, special dinner last night at Cascal.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The outdoor dining set up was superb, one of the best in the area. Food was excellent as always. Our top restaurant choice when we have guests and visitors.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Cascal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 940-9500.

Cascal is rated 4.6 stars by 4177 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 66 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cascal

400 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California St.
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Take-Out Tue–Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Corner of Castro and California St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Flores Lopez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 940-9500
  • Catering
    Catering is offered, more information can be found on website: https://cascalmv.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    See group dining options on website: https://cascalmv.com/group-dining/
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