We purchased a Groupon a few weeks back for Bocado Tapas Wine Bar (60 Valley Street, Providence) and decided to use it this past Saturday. We would definitely go back, despite my mixed review below. The atmosphere was nice, and it would be a great place for after work drinks and snacks!
Inside View of Bar Area
The Groupon included a ton of food!
First order of business...DRINKS! We decided to try the Mixed Berry Sangria. It was...not the right decision. It was a pitcher of ice with 3 blueberries and some watered down rose wine. Please know that I am a sangria snob! I make my own which is kick ass!! (Note to self - post that recipe on blog!) So, when I go out, I really should not even bother trying sangria...just stick with wine!
We started with two items from the charcuteria y queso: Tenera Curada (house cured beef loin with garlic, mustard & herbs, lightly smoked) and Queso de Cabra con miel (fried goat cheese with honey & almonds). The beef had a nice smoky taste and the fried cheese was delicious on the pieces of french bread. The charcuteria part of the menu is extensive and there are several items we would like to try the next time!
The next part of our Groupon included 4 tapas.
Atun de Bacado (raw tuna with lemon basil crema, sweet potato chips & chili avocado)
The tuna was spice rubbed then seared. The spice and the chili avocado overpowered the taste of the tuna.
Conejo de Blanco (slow braised rabbit in white wine, garlic & fresh thyme reduction with rustic toast)
This was delicious, the best part of our visit! The rabbit was moist and tasty. We wanted more and would order this again!
Vieiras Con Truffle y Tocino (bacon wrapped scallops with white truffle honey & red pepper flakes)
These were tasty although there was more spice taste to the honey and no taste of white truffle.
Hamburguesas de Gambas (twin mini shrimp & parmesan burgers with hot cherry pepper sauce)
Although the hubby liked these, I didn't care for the texture of them. And, I am of the opinion that cheese does not go with seafood.
Onto the main course...
Paella Clasica (saffron rice, chicken, calamari, shrimp, chorizo, mussels, little necks)
This was rather bland. It tasted like everything was cooked separately and then thrown in a pan tossed together and served. There was not that deep flavor that a paella typically has.
AND Dessert - Churros! These were a sweet tasty finish!
Rating = Give it another try
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