Cascal
650-940-9500
400 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
Mountain View, CA 94041

Business Information
Restaurants, TapasOpen 7 Days
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Message from the Business
The hottest new restaurant concept has arrived in downtown Mountain View!
Top Sentiments among Cascal Reviewers
Good taquitos tapas
Excellent bar-creative drinks
Flavorful vegitarian dishes
Right size dinner
Wonderful flavors
Large Cascal paella
Amazing red Sangria
Delicious tapas meal
Nice Iberian\/California cuisine menu
Nice Sizzling Shrimp
Customer Reviews (86 reviews)
bmwsnoopy
on Yahoo Sep 28, 2009Way too expensive for whatever you are getting!! Roasted sea scallops is actually ONE big scallop cut into three thin slices to look like three. $12 for one scallop......The beef short rib was very tender but same... (more)
certusertwo
on Yahoo Jul 14, 2009We like the food and the casual atmosphere. We ordered the paella and we thought it was very good. (more)
TomW
on Yahoo Jan 16, 2009Nice "upscale-casual" place. Good Tapas-style food (I recommend the halibut ceviche and also the chicken livers) (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2008I've been there twice and both times were great. I love the idea of order dishes and sharing it means you get a lot more variety. I loved the Ceviche and my husband likes the Beef Adobo Shortrib. This is a fun place to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2008I went there once, and it was some of the worst food I've ever had. The gazpacho was disgusting, so bad that I had them take it back, and I've never had to do that before. We sampled many dishes, and all of it was... (more)
SaraPysen
on Yahoo Jun 19, 2008Not the best tapas, but a nice atmosphere (love sitting outside0 and good service. (more)
Emily
on Yahoo Jun 11, 2008cascal is a cute place to grab dessert and relax in downtown mountain view. i'm not sure if they do this every friday night but last time i stopped by on a friday night, there was live music and salsa dancing all... (more)
Chris
on Yahoo Mar 17, 2008With many visits to the bay area, this is my first visit to Cascal. (more)
SmoothKessler
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008I went to Cascal on a first date and things couldn't have been any better. With our reservation, we were seated immediately. The bar was very crowded (where I was waiting for my date to arrive) but I still was served a... (more)
Resident of Mt View
on Yahoo Oct 12, 2007Limited menu and too pricey for lunch: I went to Cascal various times for lunch and found the menu very varied. However, and without notice, they suddenly eliminated the lunch menu within one day. I was there for my... (more)
Chuck
on Yahoo Sep 14, 2007I love tapas and recently relocated from St. Louis, were we had a number of new, but wonderful tapas restaurants. One even carried the name of my favorite city Barcelona which is where I learned to love Tapas.... (more)
Vikram
on Yahoo Aug 18, 2007Been to Cascal a couple of times. The service is fine to a bit slow, the atmosphere is pretty good, but the food is not so good. The meals started off ok - appetizers are pretty good - but the entrees that I have tried we not... (more)
Mike L
on Yahoo Aug 14, 2007Mountain Views lone tapas joint is a far cry from the restaurants that line the Costa del Sol. The food is average, but pricy. I ordered two separate seafood tapas items for lunch and was pretty disappointed. The... (more)
Didi
on Yahoo Aug 10, 2007Tapas and Sangria: Food was good (although some dishes came out a bit cold). The parking in that area of Mountain View is not the best. But it's a fun place to hangout with buddies on a Friday night.... (more)
Soph
on Yahoo Jun 26, 2007Awesome!: We went spontaneously on a Monday night and the place was packed. Thankfully we got a table right away and enjoyed an awesome dinner experience. I loved the sparkling sangria, of which I had 2 and that is not... (more)
aseidman
on Yahoo Jun 01, 2007Fun ambiance, really average food: The food was just OK, and when you factor in the relatively high prices --- you walk away a bit disappointed. (more)
rosa_l
on Citysearch May 15, 2007Very good dinner choice! The menu includes among others Spanish and Cuban specialties. The service is (most of the times) great. Try to avoid showing up without a reservation, or your wait will be utterly long;... (more)
Louis S
on Yahoo Apr 05, 2007Outstanding place to go: Cascal's tapas and their full plate menu are consistently excellent. They serve a wide range of Tapas (seafood, vegetarian, meat), along with a similarly complete large plate dinner and... (more)
puttopal
on Yahoo Feb 26, 2007Great place to bring a group: I love the idea of tapas-- it makes for a great dining experience if you're out with a group. The shared food gives you something else to talk about and the meal feels more intimate than if... (more)
Hugh
on Yahoo Feb 23, 2007A bit pricey, a lot trendy, still worth a trip: The caipirinha cocktail (with the orange/vanilla upgrade) is probably the best $8 cocktail I've had . . . yes, I ordered a second one. My partner had the mojito, which was... (more)
Joanna Baldwin
on Yahoo Feb 03, 2007Love it: I love the atmosphere and the food. Every time I go I crave it for days. (more)
abbywain
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2006when Cascal first opened, my boyfirend and I were excited about a tapas place in our neighborhood. The interior is nice, inviting, and comfy. The service was good, Sangria great. The food, though, left much to be... (more)
SeaShells
on Yahoo Nov 14, 2006Nice atmosphere, delicious tapas!: Really nice food, have a couple of tapas and a cocktail and its just the right size dinner. I had the shrimp civiche and it had a really nice twist in that in had small assorted melon... (more)
kel2121
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2006Great Music,Great Sangria I had a great time! My girlfriend and I went on a Saturday night. We had a few cocktails shared some appetizers and danced the night away! (more)
al04
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2006The food was pretty good and surprisingly filling. We ordered the tapas sampler (nice assortment of tapas dishes, a lot of seafood), corn soup, and wild mushroom empanadas. The soup was the biggest... (more)
Miss Kitty
on Yahoo Oct 17, 2006Night Out: I've only been here twice but the service wa sgreat both times and th food was outstanding. The first time I was there with my girlfriends we tossed back three bottles of wine and something like 5 courses.... (more)
CAAZ
on Yahoo Oct 15, 2006Great Date Place - Exquisite Tapas: Attmosphere is wonderful, sitting outside on Castro street is great. Exotic cocktails. The chef has a subtle understanding of taste, very ingenious flavor extension. Tapas... (more)
DENNIS V
on Yahoo Sep 19, 2006Great Drinks---The Food, not so great: We ran into this place by accident. The place is beautiful and the location is great. We got there during happy hour most drinks half off, and that helps, cause the drinks are a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2006We love the ambiance. Some of the dishes were quite good but not worth the price. Why can't anyone do good tapas????? Do try the sangria. Why must there be a minimum characters in the review???... (more)
Vander
on Yahoo Aug 29, 2006Fantastic food, drinks, and atmosphere: Great tapas, great sangria, and a lovely restaurant. (more)
rogus
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2006Went to Cascal more on a whim than anything else. Only have heard of the place by reputation. Overall I had a good dinning experience. Cascal specializes in Tapas/Mediterian Food. The decore of Cascal is excellent... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 21, 2006Cascal, decent food: I just went to Cascal for dinner after reading all the reviews. I ordered few tapas and ceviche. Ceviche was wonderful. Tapas, they were decent but not really great. The flavor was there, but it... (more)
gelsominio
on Citysearch Aug 18, 2006Go for the Tapas, not the entrees. Cascal has pretty good food, but the service is TERRIBLE. We have been here at least 5x and never had good service. The last and perhaps final time a few weeks ago, we went for lunch. We... (more)
lalocavaca
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2006The food is fine....we like the seafood paella & ceviche sampler. Since my husband & I live in Mountain View, we just want to get a good food without having to drive to SF. However, the hostess' attitude is totally... (more)
ecohazard
on Yahoo May 24, 2006Tapas on Castro: The Drinks are great and the food is excelent, I have not had a bad meal there yet. I will say that it is not for the faint of wallet though as a good meal can end up being a bit pricey as you add in the mix of... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 13, 2006This is a fun place to eat, any time. You can get a number of small dishes (tapas) or larger, more substantial meals. We always opt for the tapas, and everything we have ever ordered has been outstanding. The sangria is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 11, 2006I really like Cascals because it is different and they serve tappas, which are like smaller portions, sort of like eating appetizers. I love a variety of food and this environment allows you to taste numerous things.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 01, 2006I ordered the Argentinean Steak. It was soft and flavorful. They gave me some veggies and potatoes to go along the steak. I have to say it was delicious. My neighbor goes there at-least once every two week. My wife had... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 18, 2006This restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Mountain View. The food is excellent and the service too. The staff is firendly. You can go anytime with or without reservation. Great ambiance too. Family... (more)
mtviewgirl
on Citysearch Mar 28, 2006The decor is beautiful. Happy hour is a deal. The food is good enough. The problem with Cascal is the ATTITUDE. The waiters are pushy. They want to take your order the minute you sit down; clear the table before youve... (more)
Erich Winkler
on Yahoo Mar 17, 2006Overrated: I always heard that this was a great place. The food is good, not great. The service is good, not great. The portions are small and the prices are high. The outdoor seating is nice. Would not recommend.... (more)
Pam
on Yahoo Mar 10, 2006Expensive tapas, good atmosphere: This atmosphere in this place is great for group gathering. The modern fusion decor is very special. The staff are friendly and efficient. If you like tapas, you should definitely... (more)
yakko1
on Citysearch Feb 10, 2006Entering Cascal, you will notice the high ceilings, colorful decor, and the bustling crowds. Unfortunately, the food doesn't impress as much. A multitude of choices greet you on the tapas menu. I tried wild... (more)
Scarlette
on Yahoo Feb 09, 2006Nice environment with feature foods: Very special appetizers, comfortable environment. (more)
littlangel77
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2006Waited for over an hour only to find out that the hostess gave our table away. Her excuse was that we originally said 10 ppl, but when we changed to 8, the table of 10 was given away for the party that arrived much later than... (more)
Chris Stivers
on Yahoo Dec 19, 2005Good ambiance and food: The tapas was decent, and the atmosphere was wonderful. The menu was short of some tapas I love, but the selection was decent. Tapas items were usually good, nothing to rave about.. but I have... (more)
foodlvrsj
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2005We happened upon Cascal one Christmas Eve when everything else was closed. The hostess rolled her eyes with an exasperated sigh when we answered "no, we don't have reservations." She then ushered us way into the... (more)
nocturneon
on Yahoo Nov 23, 2005Good hang out but food ok: Great outside seating during summer. Good vibe. However, the food is so-so, except for some of the tapas items. The price is also on the highend. (more)
Tzuki
on Yahoo Nov 19, 2005I am not sure I'll go there again: The food was very good, not great though, and for sure too pricey. (more)
erik_the_read
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2005The cusine here is definitely a blend of Peninsular and Latin American. The bread was fresh and came with a delicious blend of olive oil, garlic, cilantro and other spices. We tried the Tapas sampler, which is large... (more)
a.l.e.x.
on Yahoo Nov 16, 2005Pretty good place for Pan Latin: I was never quite sure what Pan Latin was, but Cascal seemed to explain it pretty well with their menu. The selection is pretty good, the plates are large, the seafood selection is also... (more)
Sheridan Rawlins
on Yahoo Oct 08, 2005Paella: yay ah; Monkfish: Stunkfish: We live down the street so we've eaten here a handful of times over the past year. We love the Tapas and the Paella for two. But my wife and I hated the Monkfish -- it tasted just plain... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 30, 2005Love this place: My favorite place to go for a drink. Their Mojito Martini rocks. Love those.. And it's always nice to have those with a tapas or 2. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Sep 16, 2005THE place for tapas: Cascal is one of the best tapas restaurants I have visited. Not only do you get great value for the money, the wait staff allows you to take your time and enjoy the dishes one by one, without pushing... (more)
Ruby
on Yahoo Sep 14, 2005A little bit of elegance with comfort: Cascal, the name just feels exotic on the tongue and the food is a blend of exotic presentation and familiar taste. The decor is classy without being obstentatious and the food is... (more)
Susan S
on Yahoo Aug 31, 2005House Sangria and seafood paella to die for.: The decor is classy yet comfortable. The waiters wear tropical shirts and seem to be in a good mood. The whole place evokes the feeling that you're on a Spanish vacation..... (more)
Annie
on Yahoo Aug 05, 2005Tasty food: Was attracted by its ambiance. The jazz on Friday night was great. Always very crowded. Dish Asado and Paella Cascal are my favorite. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jun 16, 2005Terrific Iberian cuisine experience: From when they opened until today, they have always been a shining star in the mountain View scene. (more)
BP
on Yahoo Jun 04, 2005Tapas and Sangria - yum!: Cascal is a lively place most evenings. There are not a lot of great tapas places outside of SF but this one is worth a visit. (more)
fffrederique
on Yahoo May 06, 2005Great place for pen latin cuisine: The atmosphere was great and if the weather had permitted it, we would have had lunch on the terrace. The appetizer sampler plate was very good and my cascal cod salad was big and... (more)
Ravi Raj
on Yahoo May 04, 2005Pan-Latin cuisine!: Call it Pan-Latin, call it fusion cuisine, this place has great food. Started with some appetizers. I ordered the spanish fries -- decent (not great) but the dipping sauce was fabulous. I had the... (more)
Harriet
on Yahoo Apr 26, 2005Cascal in Mountain View: A wonderful blend of Spanish and Central/South American food. I recommend the Pisco Sour drinks. (more)
sandracifo
on Yahoo Apr 15, 2005Bad Imitation of Tapas: I read an article about this place where they called themselves a "Spanish Tapas Bar" and I was excited to go try it. The tapas there are lousy and they are nothing really like the spanish tapas if... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Apr 06, 2005Serious Service Issues: I didn't rate this place a 1 because the ambience inside is really great, and the paella is pretty tasty. But the concept of customer service seems lost on this restaurant. My husband and I had... (more)
Lara
on Yahoo Mar 10, 2005For a great taste of Spain...: I love this place. Great variety, everything from tapas to paella (my favorite). All the dishes I've tried have had outstanding flavor, and the service is top notch. Gotta warn you... (more)
foode
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2005We liked the atmosphere. The ahi tuna tapa was great - pink and firm; and the tapenade it was served with complimented the fish very well. The prawns in garlic oil was good, but bad value - you get about 6 shrimps. The... (more)
Niki
on Yahoo Jan 28, 2005Great caipirinhas!: Just like in Rio...food was ok. Somewhat expensive. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Jan 20, 2005Best Tapas Place in Town!: This place rocks! The management couldn't be nicer or more accomodating. The food is spectacular. The ambience are truly festive. This is a wonderful place to go at night, with a group of... (more)
Ben Baker
on Yahoo Oct 11, 2004Great ambiance, a place to check out: We had dinner here this past Saturday night and it was a very enjoyable experience. The mango and mint margaritas and guacamole were quite tasty to start. Ordered a few tapas and... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Oct 08, 2004Definite Service Issues: Perhaps because we were seated in a corner, our waiter didnt check on us almost at all and it took a half hour for us to get any food and we had to remind him of our drink orders.... (more)
foodforme
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2004this place was beautiful. but the service was a let down. my drink came about 20 minutes into my hour wait for my food. waitor was not watchful, but the atmosphere was great. i saw people just hanging out not eating,... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 31, 2004Fantastic food, fun atmosphere: The food at Cascal is really very good, even though a bit pricey. I've been there twice now and had various tapas dishes both times. They have one with quail that is phenomenal.... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 16, 2004Great Sangria: Cool space and good food. The mushroom empenadas are solid and the sangria is some of the best around. Outdoor seating on a warm night is the way to go. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 09, 2004Tapas in downtown Mountain View: Interior of the restaurant is pretty cool, plus outdoor seating is always a bonus. Food is just average. Although, their tuna tartare is yummy. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 09, 2004Great drinks, good food on Castro St.: The bar at Cascal makes a darn good mojito and a nice caipirinha. The tapas and other food are pretty good too. The dining room is vivid and bright. In the summer outdoor seating is a... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 09, 2004Great New Tapas Place!: This is just want Downtown Mt. View needed! Cascal is a splash of new life to downtown. I went on a Saturday evening aroun 9pm and the place had a fair amount of people sitting inside and outside... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2004<b>In Short<br></b>A near-instant hit, this restaurant is a snazzy blend of New and Old World design with a sleek modern bar, billowing drapes in the dining room and a menu to match. Sauteed mussels and clams, wild... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Aug 03, 2004Fun spot in downtown MV: This is more upscale than your traditional downtown Mountain View restaurant. (more)
subbunns
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2004This was a surprise. We really enjoyed the experience. good ffod and great service. The music was good too!. (more)
piscesfrank
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2004Very good service, but food is not worth the price you pay. I love tapas, and didn't expect Cascal to be "authentic" to be good. However, the cuisine is not inventive enough to return. Picasso in downtown SJ is much... (more)
clint_fleming
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2004While we had our hopes for a decent tapas/nuevo latino restaurant NOT in the city, we were let down. Ramblas, Timos, even Cha Cha Cha greatly outshine the food served at Cascal. Of the four dishes we tried, there was not... (more)