A friend and I decided to give this place a try on a Saturday night as we are both into Spanish wine and food. We each ordered a glass of wine off their relatively small list (for a wine bar) and decided to order a few tapas. I opted for the dates wrapped in bacon ($8) and the mussels in white wine ($15), which were part of their special menu that night. Both were OK, but nothing out of the ordinary, especially for the price. My friend ordered the Tortilla Espanola ($4) and another item from their special menu: fresh figs filled with gorgonzola and almonds and wrapped in proscuitto with a balsamic glaze. She was unaware of the price, which she later found out was $11 for two small figs. The price aside, the dish was very, very bland and disappointing. As someone who's traveled throughout Spain extensively, my friend also said the tortilla was nothing like the version she'd enjoyed in Spain. In essence, she paid $15 for four bites of an omelet and two figs. \r
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I think the biggest disappointment of the night was the sangria. The bartender proudly said they have five varieties to choose from so I opted for the white sangria. It tasted just like watered down cherry 7-up. I couldn't taste any wine, any brandy or other liqueur, and it had a few tiny pieces of apple floating in it. When the bartender asked if I liked it, I said that it tasted like soda and that I did not care for it. He just shrugged it off and did not even offer me anything else.\r
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For the most part, the service and the atmosphere were good and they have a nice patio in the front. However, I do not plan on going back anytime soon. The lack of quality and authenticity, along with the high prices (although it is Cherry Creek, so I guess it is be expected) will certainly keep me from returning.\r
Pros: Service, Ambience, People-watching
Cons: Price, Selection, Authenticity
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