Sierra Madre Tapas Bars

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1. La Luna Negra

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Mmmm tapas, can't deny my love for tapas.   Perhaps it's my Spanish roots, it could be my love for wine.........in all actuality, this lady just likes good food and a good time.  I had wanted...

2. Bar Celona

Neighborhood: Pasadena

mushrooms), jamon serrano con melon fresco (melon wrapped in serrano ham), olives, and queso fundido (melted cheese with spanish chorizo).  Of course, we complimented this with a pitcher of sangria.  So...

3. Bodega Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Pasadena

off my recap of the night, I can definitely say it made my weekend.  My friend and I shared quite a few more rounds of beer and sake, and then an extremely tasty bottle of Spanish red (Vaza, Rioja...

4. Vertical Wine Bistro

Neighborhood: Pasadena

the northern spanish flight which I thought was a pretty good value - 3 2oz pours (6oz total) for $15-20.  And they are usually served in increasing body and tannic content.  The first wine of my...

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1. La Luna Negra

Neighborhood: Pasadena

I love La Luna Negra: portion size is generous, the bread and olive dip is to die for, they serve the best sangrias this side of Spain, and generally the wait staff is attentive.   My favorite dishes...

2. Vertical Wine Bistro

Neighborhood: Pasadena

I remember an orange beet salad that came with no orange beets or any beets in sight.  I sent it back and it came back three seconds later with beets, and we were told they remade the dish, not just...

3. Gyu-Kaku

Neighborhood: Pasadena

are always flowing!  My fave menu items at the Pasadena location are:  Shrimp Garlic (a must-order item, everytime) Harami Miso (so succulent and juicy) Sukiyaki Bimbiba (rice dish to die for) Ahi...

4. Bar Celona

Neighborhood: Pasadena

dish that she ended up not being able to eat, and no one seemed very happy with what they got. If I had based my opinion on this meal alone, I probably would have gotten two stars, or two and a half...

5. Bodega Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Small cozy wine bar with just a few seating inside and outside.  had their brownie which wasnt bad but wasnt the best either.  the wine was reasonalbly priced.  simple, and modern, and could be a bit...

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