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Restaurant - Sketches of Spain, Dallas, TX

Sketches of Spain

4.5
4.5
328 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Spanish restaurant specialized in tapas, pimnes

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 484-6006
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

328 Reviews
  1. JimB

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic menu - we tried several appetizers and shared a main course - everything was excellent

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  2. CristinaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved it!! All dishes were delicious! The chef came few times to ask us about the food We ordered. Nice atmosphere, excellent service and tasty food!! Highly recommended. Me encantó la cena, todos los platos que pedimos buenísimos. Eccellente el trato del personal y del chef. Atmosfera perfecta para una cena con amigas!! También con tu pareja!! Gracias por invitarnos a unos chupitos y a la tarta de queso!😋😋

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  3. Rand

    Dallas

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing! We go for the appetizers and have a great variety of flavors and textures. One of the days we need to try the main courses…they look delicious. Service, as always, friendly and welcoming. Great restaurant for an authentic Spanish dining experience.

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  4. SteveR

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic food. Good service. The staff was busy but always attentive. Would recommend to anyone.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is spectacular. The food is excellent. We loved the “la Banda” Paella. The croquettes were creamy and crunchy. The pinchitos were so delicious. We sat outside and it was a lovely time at 7 pm. Would definitely recommend my friends and family to try it here.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT food, service, ambiance, wines!! It’s like a piece of Spain

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  7. JeffJ

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine, service, staff was so attentive, we met the chef and talked with him, it’s a great new local favorite of ours

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  8. IPM2017

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Needs to improve on service. Waiting 15 min at the table with no one coming to offer even a drink. And tried to charge $50 extra for a margarita and a paella that we didn’t have. They corrected the mistake and didn’t charge for a beer we did have. Food still good so I hope they improve their service. Not giving up quite yet…

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  9. Rand

    Dallas

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Food was reminiscent of our visits to Madrid. Very authentic and delicious. Can’t wait to visit you again!

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  10. BrianC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint place for a date or enjoy food with friends!

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  11. AndrewF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were excellent, would absolutely come again!

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  12. Rand

    Dallas

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It felt like a trip back to Madrid! Great selection of shareable dishes, all of which were delicious. Service was exceptional as well. We'll be back!

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  13. JeffreyG

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mario and Angel made our evening fun fine dining experience. Jeffrey & Troy

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    It was our first time to dine here. Food was ok, nothing spectacular. They were understaffed and it took a while for us to get served. The servers are just pretty new and I believe still training so they did not know who ordered which. Place is too small in my opinion. They need more air conditioning inside, we were sweating.

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  15. LonnieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly atmosphere. Authentic food from Spain. Chef and staff are amazing.

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  16. Ashley

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Overall the experience was good, I think the server could have been more specific on the pricing for the paliea. The food was great though.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Was very disappointed with the food and the service

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience5
    Not what was expected, avoid the lacon plate. The paella was good though

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot! We live in the area and always looking for local gems. We look forward to another trip here soon!

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  20. MathewW

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lalo was the best serving us. Garlic prawns are unreal. Great food and service went above and beyond.

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  21. Anita

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was top notch. The waitstaff couldn't have been more accomadating and the food was authentically Spanish and very good. We would defintely go back.

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  22. VirginiaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We got so lucky with this recommendation from a colleque as we were visiting Dallas from Florida. A gracious and professional staff, and superb food. A delightful dining experience! Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  23. Bernie

    Dallas

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Very slow but friendly service. Paella needs to have more of a crust. Overall this a decent addition to Dallas’ tapas scene, which is not very strong or deep.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best experience ever! The service was amazing; Lalo our server was just the most attentive and he knew exactly what to recommend. We will definitely be back, especially due to the service!

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  25. BradO

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We read about this on Eater as we were coming in from Austin for the Dead and Co. show and decided to give it a try. It was a fantastic experience. Food was top notch, service was perfect and we will be coming back here when we are in DFW again for sure.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Food is not good and is overpriced. Service is not good as well. The tapas here does not compare to any other place and they charge double the price

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  27. Brian

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    From the moment we got there things were bad. The chair was wet so I sat in wet pants all night. It took 30 min to take a drink order and another 30 for food then add 15 min because the waiter couldn’t find his pen. The food was ok, but unlike other tapas places, we were told. Appetizers, main and dessert had to be ordered all at once or they couldn’t get it out of the kitchen and the chef could not make any changes, such as add more shrimp in a main dish. Then to top it off. We were asked to leave because they had a reservation that needed the table even though there were empty tables.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delightful spot for the yummiest food. Every item was delectable. Most of all, the Staff Llama and Angel were the best. They hospitality was awesome. Please visit. It’s like being home.

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  29. ToddP

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Took an hour to get first app and it arrived cold. Another main arrived before the others and was not hot. Luke warm at best. Other tables which were sat after us received their food ahead of us. Also their payment system was down and only accepted Zelle.

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  30. gnan

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Food was good & manager was very good in attending to patrons. Our server needs more training.

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  31. cgerber

    Central Texas

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    A recent visit while in town led me to extraordinary food, poor but self-aware and apologetic service, and much confusion on their pet policy. Traveling with two poodles, I asked if my patio reservation would allow them to join me. It was made very clear that service dogs only, “with all the paperwork”. No pets, no worries. I get the rules. I arrive for my patio reservation, only to realize it’s completely uncovered and in the sun. I am dressed for this and enjoy it, but my in laws not so much. But they order a pitcher of sangria and forget about it. We order a round of snacks for the table, which slow trickle out of the kitchen for almost 45 minutes, while we watch the ice melt in our sangria. While we’re waiting for our sparse coursing, we notice 3 different tables that all appear to have brought dogs out on the patio. No judgement of anyone’s afflictions, I’m just dying to know what service the ancient Bassett hound provided. All in all, the food was next level. I have just about everything on the menu except dessert and the paella and loved it. The callos were a notable surprise, along with the fried anchovies. And the gin tonics were perfect. If they can streamline the service, and get their awning up, this place will be the hidden gem everyone who craves a taste of Spain is looking for. Just respect the pet policy.

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  32. Steve

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our first visit to the restaurant was great, so we decided to go back again to try different items on the menu. Unfortunately, the experience was not good second time around. There was a large party which took a lot of restaurant staffs attention. We order the Sangria. It was very watery and no fruit - feel as if they made a big jar and we got the last cup which is water down. The paella was extremely salty. It was not the case during my first visit. Quality control is definitely needed.

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  33. GuillermoV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must go while in Dallas. Spain in Dallas. Great taste, good service, good selection

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  34. LaurenS

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here and it was non stop amazing service. We originally wanted to sit outside but it was cold and they moved us quickly inside but before that gave us complimentary shots. Then when inside they kept giving us complimentary items. The food we ordered was some of the best Tapas I have ever had. I was beyond impressed with the food and service. Our waiter Angel was so attentive and friendly. We will definitely be coming back! Easily the best Tapas restaurant in Dallas!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister's birthday dinner! The staff was attentive, and engaging. The food was delivered quickly and the environment was welcoming and fun. Highly recommend.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The porch outside need some shade, the menu is very limited, they should have something simple for kids

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  37. MercedesH

    Dallas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great service love the ambiance I will recommend this place

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  38. AnnaH

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I had a birthday lunch at Sketches of Spain at that was an excellent choice! We ordered 4 appetizers (octopus, roasted eggplant- these two were our favorites!) a gin cocktail (very refreshing) and a glass of sparkling rose! All was delicious and the service was great. My birthday boy also got a complimentary piece of yummy cheesecake with candles as a birthday treat from the chef. It was a great and cozy overall experience - we’ll be back soon! Thank you Sketches of Spain!

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  39. Steve

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very glad we found this restaurant. The food was well prepared and has lots of flavors. We will be back again to try other dishes soon.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Spanish food restaurant, also the closer experience that a real restaurant in Spain

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

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

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sketches of Spain offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 484-6006.

Sketches of Spain is rated 4.5 stars by 328 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 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sketches of Spain

321 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208-4440

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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