Chica in Toronto

From the moment we walked in they were desperate to get us out. Going out for drinks and food is supposed to be FUN. The service was so trash. We walked over to Cherrys after to grab more drinks and dessert and only then could we relax. There was nothing wrong with the food it just didnt interest me as much. Tuna was great

Cozy environment. Very good paella

Amazing food and service!! Will definitely go back.

Decent food and good atmosphere. Service was exceptional thanks to our waitress, Sude.

Cozy and ambient place. All dishes we tried are full of flavors, highly suggest seafood paella available on Sundays , a la carte shrimps, croquettes with truffle. Service from Mairi and the whole team is so welcoming and warm. We are looking forward coming back and enjoying our best time at Chica. Highly recommended!

Met some friends here for drinks and tapas, and honestly do not understand how it was awarded a Bib Gourmand. It was very mediocre. We ordered a few vegetarian options (Ensalada de Frijoles Blancos and Calabaza con Stracciatella), they were good, but as the only veg options on the menu I expected more. The meat/seafood options were nothing special. They all seemed to come with unnecessary sauces, which is unlike anything you d find in Spain. The octopus was rubbery, fishy and overly salty (probably trying to cover up the fact it wasn t fresh). The service was decent- quick, and the waiter was knowledgeable for the most part. However, I did not appreciate that he took it upon himself to add an extra portion of patatas bravas (at a $6 extra cost) just because we were a table of 3. When we were seated, he had asked if there were any dietary restrictions and we had already disclosed one of us was vegetarian. He mentioned the patatas bravas was cooked in duck fat, so I don t understand why he wouldn t have asked if we wanted the extra piece before putting the order in.

We came to Bar Chica a few weeks ago for a friends birthday dinner and had a blast! Mairi and her team made us feel at home and the food was insanely good! Black cod was wild and loved the cocktails!

This is such a great spot, the service was so friendly and knowledgeable! The cocktail recommendations were so so tasty I could have stayed in that booth all night. Great date night spot with lots of delicious food to choose from. Special shout out to Mairi for making our visit so incredibly unforgettable!!

If you like sharable food, this is the go-to place.

The best dish of the night were the croquettes. The service was great and attentive, but the food lacked any real substance or flavor. It couldve been an off night, so give it a shot if its on your list. But there are better options within walking distance in the area.

Food was tasty, but over priced and tiny portions.

Bar chica is AMAZING, Gala is the best bar tender I ve ever had, she knew EXACTLY what I wanted to drink, the food was so good, I can t believe this place doesn t get more praise.

I came here early in the evening when they opened. Overall not worth visiting but not bad either. The drink menu is kinda uninspired they re all classic cocktails with one additional ingredient and a big price markup. Tuna tataki is definitely a skip - dry, bland, and stale. The black cod was great but the mussels with it were very over cooked and chewy. The short rib was great (best thing I tried) but not very hot. Sourdough bread had a great flavour but it was cut so thick and so crusty it was actually a bit difficult to eat, decent but not worth ordering. Service was quick and very attentive.

Amazing food and thanks to chef Mike from the kitchen next door!

Really food is so good especially shrimp and calamari. Just omg

Sude was so friendly! Food was awesome too!

Very disappointing came here on open table highlights but be sure to read the menu because 1 extremely limited and 2 small portion and stale. You would get more satisfaction from a food truck then here.

Great place for a drink.

Had such an amazing experience today! All thanks to Mairi! She s a gem! Made me and my friends amazing drinks 10/10!! And food wise it was her favs which ended up being our favs! Thank you for such an amazing experience! Will be back

Horrible staff manager is nice but the rest are horrible.

Food and beverage pairings were excellent, staff was above and beyond, and cleanliness was tip-top. We will be coming back. Food

Expect to spend a LOT of money for a tiny amount of food. We have done tapas before, and loved it. This place however, had very high prices per dish, for it to be minuscule in size per portion. The food tasted good, but was not worth the cost they charge

Awesome experience and great service by Karima! Lovely sharing plates. Will be back when in the mood for Mexican done right

1. Very nice ingredients; 2. Very nice service; 3. The Cake is great, I would like to recommend; 4. Cocktail is good taste; 5. The price is not cheap. We spent more than $135 for each; 6. All the dishes are shared.

Love all the entrees we ordered!

I had a really lovely dinner. The food was delicious and excellent for sharing. They were great with accommodating food allergies.

Worst restaurant ever? Barely anything edible on the menu. Sirloin had a bad taste. They didn t have the other beef item so we couldn t order much. We ended up leaving quickly and went to another restaurant nearby. The decor is nice although the washroom killed the ambiance the moment I entered it. Service was horrible the woman server was rude about the drinks unhelpful with the menu and weirdly loud. Bad food bad service bad menu just give up.

Excellent cocktails & food. Small & cozy place.

First waitress was very nice, smiling & happy vibes. We ordered almost everything on the menu. Food is really good & cooked really well. We loved the corn, the Jamon, the steaks, the calamari. Everything was really good. Service was really bad after our waitress left. I thought she had gone for break but the waitress went home. The covering waitresses either didnt communicate properly or take notes. Venue didnt appear busy. 4 chefs in the kitchen from what I can see. After we finished a portion of our appetizers, a waitress asked if we wanted desserts but we still had 15 items to come out. She started removing our plates & cutlery & even took one of my friends plate with food still on the plate. She eventually brought it back after we called her back. I dont know what is happening with the kitchen or communication with everyone because after we had some appetizers, some mains then we got our sourdough bread. This order of food didnt make sense for me. Atmosphere was good. Nice hightop tables and enough room for all of our food. Nice music & intimate booths.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chica, and it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment we walked in, I was struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. They were incredibly friendly and attentive, always happy to answer questions and offer. Their expertise helped us choose some truly delicious dishes. The highlight of the meal was definitely the Filete de Carne. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth tender. We also tried the Gambas, and they were equally fantastic. Dont leave without the dessert.

Really great tapas. We ordered the sourdough with tomato butter, octopus, ahi tuna and the chorizo with quail egg. Everything was sooooo good! Great atmosphere and service. Cocktails were tasty too!

Bring your girl. She will be impressed

Music way too loud, otherwise good food and service

Highly impressed with the service and food we received. As an Española, I must say the tapas were spot on!

Great bar for drinks and tapas

Got the summerlicious menu, don t think it s a good value compare to other restaurants. Just be aware they are really small plates and you get two small plates and one dessert at the end and that s it

Food was good but not outstanding.

Manager is incredibly rude. She is a white wider lady. She refused us service (brown and black women) because we needed to use the bathroom and we said we d sit in and eat. We said we d sit in and eat fries, she said there were no fries. Then we said we d pay for drinks and she refused that as well and told my friends there are other places on King street we can use the bathroom. Overall told me she can refuse service since she is manager DESPITE us offering to pay for anything.

All around excellent place. Great vibe, great interior, excellent friendly prompt service. All your traditional Spanish dishes (although a bit larger in portion than a tapa, more like smaller entree or, really the proper European size. The server and I got talking about different ways of making bacalao, and she accidently rang that in vs the pork belly dish. Made it right and got the pork belly dish right away, but was able to try both, and they were excellent. Also highly recommend the croquetas, perfectly creamy with their twist of queda and jamón in top. Overall, Well executed Spanish dishes, traditional with a signature twist. Highly recommend if you want authentic Spanish food in Toronto.

The food was amazing and the service was great. Chica is definitely worth a visit.

What an amazing experience at Chica! Im not one to write reviews (ever). This may be my first one. Chica exceeded my expectations. The food and pairings were excellent and the service was exceptional. All the staff were friendly, fun and really do go above and beyond. I cant say enough good things.

Good good flavour. Morsels of food. Not an affordable choice. 2 tiny tapas $40 Not like tapas in Spain where you can afford to eat: good staff : seating not very comfortable. Food

I recently visited Chicas for a Sunday brunch with high expectations, given its Michelin guide recommendations for 2022 and 2023. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we had hoped for. We were a group of five, and from the start, things did not go as expected. The food was disappointing, with bruschetta featured in almost every dish and the overall taste was lacking in freshness. Additionally, the ambiance was not conducive to a relaxing brunch. The music was excessively loud, making it difficult to converse and enjoy our time together. On top of that, the restaurant seemed understaffed, with only two servers attending to the entire brunch crowd, which resulted in slow service. What was supposed to be a lovely Sunday brunch turned into a rather disappointing experience. Sadly, Chica did not live up to its reputation.

The ambiance is great and the food is delicious!

Deeeelicious tapas style Spanish food with amazing service and such knowledgeable staff. We ordered the Mucho Gusto (spicy Smokey margarita ..so so good!!) and a cosmo with a few different appetizers that our server recommended. Every dish was so spectacular. We got the most tastiest croquettes with truffle, spicy corn (with foam corn on top,.drool!!), and a sliced sirloin that was swimming in the tastiest Bernadaise sauce, hugged by shishito peppers. Will 100% be back again! It s a must-experience if you re in the city!

Food was pretty good but nothing really stood out. We went for the ayce brunch, I got there early and the rest of my party was late which was our fault but it seemed like one of the waitress was not too happy about that. Our waitress was excellent but Everytime the other one who came to bring us the food she just seemed super grumpy and when you thank her she just ignores you, almost made me feel bad as if I did something to her. Anyways overall Id give a 3/5. If u want to go for a cool chill vibe with ok food and service this is your place.

Truly one of the most incredible food experiences. Everything we tried was absolutely amazing. From the expertly crafted drinks to the most delicious dishes. Please find time to visit Chica for an unforgettable time.

Everything was best~~!!! Food, service and all of employee and employers are best.. Food

Waiter pours tap water in glasses with sparkling water Parking: Expensive parking garage in town Food : 4/5 |

Came here for ayce brunch. Was not the best, especially for the price. The portions were really small and you can t order again until you finished the order beforehand. The food was just okay. Service was also not the greatest. I had to ask for my drink about 3 times. I would not come back.

We went to this restaurant for my wifes birthday and I have to say everything was great the food, drinks, service and the atmosphere. We had a great time and will definitely go there again.

Great spot for tapas, very accommodating for dietary restrictions

We had a very fun date night here! Service was awesome, the atmosphere is fun, though the music was a touch too loud, and the menu is big. Must have: croquetas, steak, cocktails Skip: datiles (good but not the most exciting thing on the menu) Loved: the nonalcoholic cocktail accommodation, dessert

Love the food here. All seafood and fishes are fresh, dishes taste great. Excellent services as well. Just the washroom design is kinda old school and doesnt fit. Highly recommended.

bottomless brunch is worth the splurge! so much fun and the waitress was super friendly and helpful.

We met friends there for drinks and tapas. Service was good, the staff were attentive and the food was enjoyable. I reccommend the pork belly!

Nice ambiance, but unfortunately the food quality and portions did not live up to the high price. Expected more from a restaurant on the Michelin guide. Service was too unrefined and casual

As a restaurant that figures in the Michelin guide, I expected a lot better. The food was good but not excellent. Definitely not worth the price (37$ for a few bites of ham). The service was mediocre. For the price of the food, I would have expected a certain quality of service.

My recent visit to this restaurant was a mixed bag, to say the least. While the food served was delicious, the overall experience was marred by disappointing service and uncomfortable seating. To celebrate my 32nd birthday, a group of four friends and I decided to dine here. Upon arrival, three of us were promptly seated, but the fourth member of our party was still parking her car. As we waited, we decided to order wine. However, when I requested four glasses to accommodate our entire party, the server surprisingly refused, insisting that we wait until our friend arrived before providing the fourth glass. This rigid stance on something as simple as an extra wine glass was unexpected and left us feeling unwelcome. Additionally, throughout our meal, we found the chairs to be uncomfortable to sit in. The lack of cushioning and support made for a less-than-pleasant dining experience. While the food served was undoubtedly tasty, the subpar service and uncomfortable seating greatly detracted from our overall enjoyment. Unfortunately, these factors overshadowed the positive aspects of our visit. As such, I find it difficult to recommend this restaurant to others based on my experience.

Loved the food and service but not the atmosphere. There was too much noice inside the restaurant, good patio though. Parking: There are a few parking garages available close by but not easy to find a spot.

Came here for birthday dinner. Service and decor was nice, small space so tables were closer together. Chorizo and bread and the patatas bravas were average, will skip next time. Ahi tuna crudo and scallop crudo were our favourites. Fresh and balanced flavours. Interesting ingredients used such as melon, trout roe, salsa verde. Pork belly was tender but overall the dish was heavy and needed an acidic component to cut the fattiness. Hanger steak was cooked well and liked the blistered shishitos. It was so nice of them to offer a complimentary birthday dessert. The chocolate cake was amazing!

We almost tried the whole menu and they are all so good.

Amazing tapas, bottomless sangria, great atmosphere

Came by on a week night. Happy hour deal for cocktails is really good. Had a fresh espresso martini (not on happy hour) and a rebojito. Good selection of cocktails that I was surprised to see available for happy hour 10-12am. The jamon croquettes with truffle was to die for. I only wish they were bigger so I could have more. Bread and butter was nice too. Service was ok wish they came by more often as we were constantly trying to order more dishes. On a positive note: we ordered the steak with béarnaise on the side. It came out with it on (egg allergy) and they quickly remade it and gave us some coconut shots while we waited for our new steak.

Had dinner tonight at Chica and the food is great! My comments are about the service/atmosphere. We had a reservation at the bar and while I m enjoying my meal, I got sprayed with water by the bartender as she washed the glasses, not once, twice, but three different times. There were no apologies and she definitely knew she had sprayed me multiple times, since I overheard her tell the other bartender opps, my bad . It ruined the mood.

Came here with a group of five a few weeks ago for Winterlicious dinner ($65/pp). First of all, the menu was confusing and misleading - it says choice of 2 under both the first course and course, but in actuality its 1 per person. A big part of why we chose this restaurant was because we were under the impression that we could each order two items from both first and second courses (based on the menu posted online, as well as in the restaurant). That said, the food was delicious! The croquetas were probably my favourite dish of the night - super luscious and tasty. The white bean salad was refreshing and light, yet flavourful. The short rib was very tender and the sauce that accompanied the sea bream was delicious. We finished with the tres leches cake (loved this, the basil was a really nice touch) and the chocolate which was rich and decadent. Even though I felt the portions were quite small for the price, I still was surprisingly full at the end of our meal. Ambiance is on the darker side, and the music was a little loud. Our server Joshua was great - super friendly and personable throughout our meal.

The vibe was great with great r&b music. I had a very late reservation. And I expected the kitchen to be closed so it was clearing out, but they honored my solo reservation and treated me with such care. Will return!

Definetly the best Spanish tapas in Toronto You have to test the tartare and Mucho Gusto cocktail ! Keep up with good work guys Food : 5/5

Overpriced and terrible service. Such a disappointment.

Only complaint is that there is no normal seating .... high top tables only. So not accessible for anyone with disabilities and makes it difficult for those with knee/ back issues who find kit difficult to sit in high top chairs for any length of time. Fabulous otherwise

A Michelin restaurant amazing recommendations all their drinks were good amazing server I ll come back again

Had a rude led female waitress (the lady that was standing in the front of the restaurant greeting). When we told her we are celebrating birthday today if she can help us put the cake in the kitchen she said she s not sure if they had space and roll her eyes at us. First time in my life having a waiter rolling eyes at me. The rude waitress also gave us a small round high top table in the middle of the restaurant infront of the washroom when 2/3 of the restaurant was empty. When we asked her if we can sit at a booth she stated the other tables were already reserved for different parties, when we Reserved our table a week in advance but until we left and the restaurant was about to closed only 2 more parties of 2 people each walked into the restaurant lol. The one star was for the manager who was so kind to change us to a booth, offer us drinks and discount to the bill. The manager also change our server to a male waiter who was very kind and professional.

Fantastic tapas. Would definitely come back

Best service we have ever had. The food was very flavourful. We can t wait to go back.

Being a Michelin guide recommended restaurant, I had more expectations from this place. We didn t order drinks as we had plans to go for drinks at a speak easy place after so can t comment on their cocktails. However, the food was a mix feeling. As mentioned by the other reviewers the food was bit on the salty side for my pallet. I loved the white bean salad and the sea bream. The vegan chocolate cake definitely ended the meal with a bang. Very moist and decadent. Loved the candied olives in it. The service was good. And the ambience was nice. When the music gets loud as the evening progresses , it s really hard to talk or hear. Will I come back? Only if my friends or family wanna give this place a try. But for me it s not on my list of restaurants I would repeat frequently.

Efficient service and very friendly. Delicious food and smooth ambience (except the music, I personally didnt like it).

I went there for Sunday brunch & food was ok, some items were good but others not so much, some of the bread used was not fresh, was a bit stale. I ordered a coffee w cream & sugar & the server forgot those items, I had to ask few times & by the time the cream & sugar came my coffee was cold. Also they played loud rap music the entire time which killed the vibe, I had a headache by the time Ieft the place

The food is delicious! I will definitely want to go again.

This place is an experience. Presentation is paramount. I ordered a drink that was smoky, and it came to the table under a serving dome so that when they took the lid off, smoke spread everywhere. The food was either eclectic in flavour, or else delicious and comforting. The tres leches cake is an amazing mix of flavours, textures and temperatures you wont get anywhere else. Only warning is that the DJs evening set is decently loud, so be prepared to talk a little loud over the music (which is great in my opinion!) Vegetarian options: Multiple vegan options, including a chocolate cake youd never know is vegan

Absolutely delicious. We ordered 8 plates for 4 people. Would order more if we can eat more. My favourite is the shrimp and beef tartar. Just overall good stuff. Awesome atmosphere. Superb food!! Planned to have surprise birthday cake with my mother and staff made it seamless. 10/10 would recommend.

The restaurant is small but the tapas are so delicious! We ate the Gambas, Bacalao and Croquetas, bread and chocolate cake all very yummy!!! I wish the offer main plates as well.

Came here for a last minute dinner and service was great- making a reservation was super easy. We didnt know what to order so we asked for them to surprise us and we weren t disappointed! Great tasting food, I wasn t too fond of a few dishes but overall not bad and would definitely recommend especially because the ambience and service is great. Vegetarian options: Some vegetarian options are available Dietary restrictions: Will accommodate to any allergies Parking: Paid parking lot in the area Kid-friendliness: Kind of a bar vibe- unsure Wheelchair accessibility: Its a small space and a lot of high-tops - might be inconvenient for wheelchair

Everything about this place is great. I loved the food, and the service was top notch.

This is officially my favourite restaurant in Toronto and I ve been telling everyone this for the past couple of days. My friend recommended it to me and it lived up to the hype. It s a cozy space, lovely music. The food is grandiose and tasty. Had a couple of dishes and all were delightful. Love the squid ink rice. The service was above and beyond. Really enjoyed myself. I ll be back.

New Years Eve Set Menu. Service was amazing.

Incredible food and atmosphere. All the servers are so nice GF - the staff were very helpful in explaining all the options that were, or could be modified, to be gluten free. Dietary restrictions: Many options for gluten free

Awesome spot for a date or a quick drink and snack. Tasty food, fun cocktails, great team of servers/bartenders. This place is so cool because you get to see the kitchen staff working alongside the bartenders. Ambience and service were on point. Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible on street level, bathroom same floor.

We ordered the pan y mantequilla, croquetas de jamón con trufas, gambas, vieiras crudas, chuletada de cerdo, bikini, and arroz frito con calamar. The flavours in these dishes were so intricate, complex, and thought out it was amazing. It s like the chef knew what they wanted and set out to execute it. My favourites were the croquetas de jamón de cerdo and the vieiras crudas. They were sublime. All the dishes we ordered leaned into the tang/sourness of the ingredients used. Something that most places don t utilize enough in my opinion. In all honesty, I m surprised this place doesn t have a Michelin star. I will say that we ordered two dishes that weren t recommended (arroz frito con calamar and chuletada de cerdo) by the waiter and they were interesting conceptually but didn t taste up to par as the other dishes. The pork belly wasn t cooked or seasoned very well. The atmosphere was interesting, the booths are C-shaped and the music selection was quite strange the night we went. The acoustics make it sound like there were 2 songs playing at once. The service was amazing the waiter was super helpful and checked on us a reasonable amount of times.

It s rated as expensive, but it s really reasonably priced for the portions and quality. My girlfriend and i had a nice dinner for her birthday and the servers were amazing

I wouldn t recommend going there, rude servers, management makes you feel heard but doesn t really care or take action. Food is meh as well

Aaron and all the staff are amazing! My favourite restaurant in the city. The food was absolutely amazing here and friendly service! I just can t get over how delicious everything was. Definitely try the Tartare de Carne, and foie gras tart. These 2 are my must every time I eat here. I m here all the time and bring all my friends.

Ive been here three times now and the food is always consistently good! Service was ok today, a little slow, but also a lot less crowded than usual. It does get quite loud when its full. Overall a great experience for dates and group outings!

Food was really delicious! Service was amazing. Loved our experience. Highly recommend!

Amazing food. Great service. Great vibe.

Came for brunch with friends which is all you can eat. I had high expectations given the Michelin recommendation and having had eaten at the sister restaurant Patria before, but was unfortunately disappointed. The food is ok but there is way too much bread on the menu - even for some items that were not under the toast category, they were served with or on bread. Usually Im not too picky with service but they kept messing up orders and came to our table at least 6 times (yes we started counting lol) with someone elses order. They dropped off two dishes that werent even ours and told us to eat it anyway since its all you can eat...we also had to ask multiple times for things, like coffee and for another sheet to check off our next round of ordering. The restaurant isnt even that big which is why it surprised me even more. One last point is they play their music very loud, so if you want to chat you will need to talk loudly. Maybe their dinner service is better, when theres less orders at a time, because the brunch service definitely needs improvement.

Enjoyed it very much. Everything was executed well. The main issue is there is a lot of bread. Most of the dishes are on a baguette or bread of sorts. I understand the economy of it since they are AYCE (cost and quickness of execution). If other cheaper carbs were used, that would add more variety.

Mixed experience at this restaurant. Unfortunately, the dishes were overly salty and lacked flavor, leaving much to be desired. On a positive note, the cocktail was decent though not remarkable. The service was good, and the ambiance added a pleasant touch to the overall dining experience.

Though the servers were wonderful, we found the food and drinks failed to meet our expectations. The Ahi Tuna and Croquettes were decent and the most memorable part was our Crème Brûlée, but the Pork Belly and Calamari were disappointing. The Calamari was rubbery, flat and seemed frozen. It didnt look like the pictures seen online. Also, would not recommend the cocktails we decided to try. I believe they were the Luz Rojo (very sweet and sour) and the other one was meant to be a coffee/espresso flavour but sincerely tasted like cough syrup. In the end, we felt our bill didnt reflect the quality of food and drinks we had. Im always trying to find and experience something new, but as lovely as the staff were, Chica didnt hit the mark.

We had an incredible experience last night at Chica for my partner s birthday. As a group of 6, the service was attentive and extremely hospitable. The food was excellent - I believe we ordered everything on the menu and there is nothing worth passing up. What a great throwback to the Iberian peninsula! Highly recommend.

Cute place, came on a weekday afternoon. Love the tart and patatas !

Burnt paellas (The second one was burnt as well). Very loud music. Overpriced. Menu is poorly written and not well explained by the server

Pricey but possibly the best food Ive ever had.

Very expensive! Patatas Bravas were 2 small pieces for $12 and the scallop cruda contained only the equivalent of 1 scallop sliced very thinly. Cost $24. After enjoying tapas in Barcelona this place was very disappointing.

Loved it! One of my go-to favorite cozy places downtown. Great tapas, cocktails and a very welcoming and friendly staff and service.

Unbelievably small morsels of food for the price. Isnt tapas supposed to be sharing style? I had to share with myself and still wasnt full. Good service tho.

A really great taste of Spain in Toronto. The food was delicious, the tapas and paella were superb with authentic Spanish flavours, and to top it off, the staff was attentive and friendly. I would definitely go back and spend more time here!

Love this place!

Over-priced

This place is really over priced and the tapas too small.

Was really excited to try Chica. Others have had great experienced so I can only speak for myself. Service once seated was slow and when a server did come around they tried to rush us into ordering and didnt offer any explanation to the menu. Unfortunately the service left a sour taste with our group and we left without ordering anything.

Must try and dont be deceived by ts simple door sign

The food was perfect I would definitely come back to they all the other things on the menu!

5 stars on everything. Food is impeccable, the croquetas are to die for. Bar is amazing, the paper plane is a must. Service is warm and attentive. Food : 5/5

Very small and dingy place. Food is super expensive for what you get. The patata braves was literally 2 small pieces of potatoes for like $16!! The steak for $36 was 5 small slices. Really a cash grab and not worth it. Cocktails were reasonable.

the dishes are super small and expensive. youd probably need 2-3 dishes per person to be full. the patatas bravas was good but just so small. their menu is also a bit confusing, but they only have paella on sunday nights. white sangria also only had strawberries inside and no other fruits. also did not really have any flavour and was very watered down from the melted ice. the indoor looked nice but we sat outside which does not really have any ambiance

Every single dish was so well thought out and the flavors were so unique! Cant even pick a highlight because the whole meal was wonderful!

Wow!! The food was amazing. There weren t many plant based / vegan options on the menu so the chef made these incredible dishes. We were so so impressed they were delicious. Beautiful night to sit on their small patio but it was great! Would highly recommend.

Not bad by any means, but just quite underwhelming and overpriced. Went for Paella Sunday which had an already reduced menu and most of the tapas were out of stock. Food was all pretty plain and didnt feel like it was enough or good enough for the prices. Sangria was decent, and the tapas were all charged x2 because each is only 2 pieces, which wasnt communicated on the menu or by the server (also lol at paying over $10 for two tiny pieces of bread with a slice of chorizo) - server did comp, which was nice of him, but was otherwise pretty absent. Staff was all fairly friendly, but just feels like a typical king west all sizzle no steak sort of place. Maybe better with the full menu, but Bar Raval or Bar Isabel would be a better tapas spot, or just pick up the ingredients and assemble yourself

Great for cocktails!

Great food, great service. We went twice within days.

The restaurant is so bad the quality is so small and online menu and dine in menu the prices is so different and the ppl at here just can t not explain why. Overall bad if there is 0start I will give them 0

Menu is nicely done, enjoyed food and drinks but not so much of the loud music and crowd. There was an issue with the service, an equipment shut down in the kitchen, which delayed everything but the staff made it up to us. Overall it s worth the visit to try, wouldn t be on my top recommendation list. Its a small place which gets over crowded, which impacts the quality of experience.

Trendy, modern tapas bar on King West. Came for the food and stayed for the music. We were a table of three and initially ordered 6 tapas but we loved the food so much, we ordered another dish! Our favourites were definitely the Vieiras Crudas, the Bikini, Gambas and Patata Bravas. The sourdough bread is absolutely amazing as well. Can t wait to come back for brunch and sangria!

We went here to celebrate my birthday. We picked tapas bar to reminiscent our Barcelona trip last year. I am glad i chose this place as it didnt disappoint me.

High end Spanish food

Food was exceptional. Super flavourful and delicious, the calamari was cooked perfectly it was amazing how tender it was. But, price was quite high for the portions of food that were served.

We had their Sunday brunch and everything was fantastic! The food was delicious and a treat for the eyes. The standout dish for me were the croquettes and the pancakes

Food, drinks and service are all very good, but it is about 30% more expensive than it should be for what you get.

Sundays a different menu. Pintxos comes in two but are 14 dollars. Two tiny, one bite pieces of beef tartar runs you 14 dollars. While the pictures of beef tartar you see other reviewers have are 18 dollars. I dont know how they can sell a whole plate for 18, and charge 14 when you scoop them on to two tiny pieces of bread. 100 dollars for not a whole lot. May he the Monday to Saturday menus okay but. Definitely not on Sunday.

Great food , but small portions

Food was very average but quite overpriced for what were small portions. Best dish was probably the bikini sandwiches and the octopus. Patatas bravas were a miss as well as the Fideua

Not one miss on the menu! The server forgot our wine order twice, but we caught them on a busy summer night. Patio vibe with Ibiza inspired house music set the mood for a special dinner outing. Presentation and taste where very well executed.

This is a hidden gem. The paella was outstanding.

Portions were far too small for the price they charging. It s more like a taster than a meal

Beautiful place! The decor was inviting and nice. We came for Sunday brunch. The food was tapas style and all you can eat. The food was delicious!! The only thing I wasn t a super fan of was the tomato butter that came with the sourdough bread. The butter was bland no didn t have any flavour. There was a few things we couldn t try since we ate so much! Service overall was good. Staff were nice. I will definitely be going back!

The fitout is amazing but sadly Chica is let down by its service. We waited 50 minutes to get our food on a Monday evening that was fairly quiet. We had to follow up on our drinks after waiting for a while. I could understand a delay if it was a cocktail but it was just a bottle of wine that seemed to have been forgotten. The food was really good in terms of presentation and flavour but was quite cold strangely. The gentleman who waited on us was lovely, however another lady who shared the role was rather gruff and in the end we decided it was best to wrap up and head elsewhere for a nightcap.

Music was really loud here, but the food was really amazing!

We decided to go there since Patria is closed. We loved Patria so we thought would have been a great experience as well. Food was ok, not at all good as Patria, portion are waaaay smaller and more expensive. Service was very slow. Overall was a nice evening. Would I go back? No Would I recommend it? No

Really tasty cocktails in a cozy atmosphere!

Very Noisy. Did not stay long

Amazing place, found this place out of nowhere & I am glad we came here . The manager was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this location

Honestly overall so amazing!! Service was amazing, even got a free salad. Drinks and food were superb. Will 100% be coming back.

Wonderful place, great food (tapas chic) and cocktails!

Amazing and beyond words.

$55/person for AYCE BRUNCH??? SO YUM. So glad we gave it a try! We got everything on their menu and some sandwiches were a bit boring but their cod, croquettes and tartare were TO DIE FOR!! There s also a $45 add on for bottomless sangrias but the drinks are STRONG. So we just ordered one drink each. But great value for the food! Vegetarian options: Not many for brunch. Dietary restrictions: Lots of pork in their food

Amazing! Thanks Aaron

Fantastic tapas bar and wonderful staff. The manager was great and helped us select everything (I just asked her for a blind tasting). The food was superb and we enjoyed every course. Of note was the steak (wow), the potatoes, the croquettes and the deserts. An excellent evening and great vibes. We will be back and thank you again!

Lovely, unique place. The portions are a bit smaller and the prices are a bit bigger, but delicious food and a great selection of drinks. Love the ambience.

The food, service and atmosphere were all what the city needs more of. The manager is so nice and made sure we were taken care if from beginning to end.

Brunch is just a bunch of bread in different ways. Not worth it

Nice place to grab a drink and few tapas after work. We got to try a bit of everything. Food quality is okay, nothing surprises. Portions are small. Good for snacking, not enough for actual meal. Very busy spot and the seats are really close to each other. not very comfortable.

My second time here and both have been consistently great. The staff was warm and inviting and checked in on us often without being overbearing. The cocktails (while on the expensive side) were nuanced and delicious. And the food was amazing! Two of us got the bread, patatas bravas, tiger shrimp and tomato salad and it was ample. Everything was tasty and delicious. The atmosphere was pretty typical King West but with a more intimate vibe which was lovely. I would say the music could of been turned down a but but otherwise a solid experience.

Amazing food! Service was impeccable. Our favourite thing was olives & croquettes! So simple yet complex! Food

Overpriced drinks, bland food.

Great spot to have drinks and dine with friends! I love how simple and fairly small the menu is. Nice and straight forward. Great portion sizes and price points. Not too big and not too small so, you can try a few things with your friends and still be full.

The croquettes were so impressive we ordered two rounds of 6. A combination of jamon iberico, manchego, bread and tomato butter was paired well with the tempranillo. Our server was attentive and offered us complimentary classic cocktails at the end of the multi-course dinner. I will come back!

Great experience at Chica. Food was excellent. Service was great - we asked our server to order for us and we were very happy with what he suggested. Atmosphere is very cool. Music is pretty loud, but that s part of the vibe. Only thing that could be improved was the tables were very close together - but didn t mind too much. Will return for sure.

Very enjoyable with good service and rather authentic . Cheerful vibe , full of young people

Food was decent, but I honestly had better. Portion sizes could have been larger. Not really worth it, considering the price.

Came here for date night with my wife last night. We did three rounds of food and two drinks with dinner. Everything was great. The patatas bravas was a bit different than what we ve had at other tapas spots but very tasty! We finished our food adventure with the pork belly with chickpeas and spinach. It was fantastic! The Manager jumped in and made sure we were taken care of when the server got a bit busy. I ordered a Fernet on the rocks after dinner and the bartender came over to say hello and chat about a tasting she had just been at with the owner of fernet-Branca. She was awesome, very cool, I didn t get her name but she had a bunch of tattoos - she sent over another digestif after our chat which absolutely made my wife s night. Great atmosphere, fantastic wait staff, great food and very clean kitchen from what we could see from our table! We will be back!

Joshua had a great vibe and gave thoughtful service

Visited several weeks back and had a great experience. Most of the dishes were very delicious, great service and recommendations. I kept on ordering their sourdough bread with whipped butter, obviously it pair well with everything and also great on its own. My favorite dishes were: beef tartare, scallop ceviche (very unique with the melon but absolutely delicious), croquettes, bikini sandwich and the cod. Abundance in flavors with quality ingredients. (Gambas and pumpkin flower fritter was a bit underwhelming) Will for sure visit again and recommend to others.

Came at opening hour, server/hostess/manager doesnt make us feel welcome. Very loud music. Doesnt meet my expectation as a Michelin recommended restaurant. Dishes werent clear from the table in a timely manner when there were only 3 open tables including ours. The staff were chatting with their colleagues instead. We had expressed that this is our first time here and looking for recommendations. The manager/server basically repeated the menu to us and didnt explain the dishes when dropped off to the table. Cocktail, croquette, and hanger steak were good. Vegan chocolate cake was also very nice. Wont recommend friends to come as there are plenty of other options.

Fantastic experience! Great atmosphere, great service and absolutely delicious tapas! Will definitely be back.

Horrible service. Not even worth it with so many good places in Toronto

Apps were amazing, they have amazing cocktails here but the music was a bit too loud and at times, my friend and I felt rushed to leave the restaurant (it was a Tuesday night so the place was not packed at all).

My husband and I go to maybe 40 restaurants in the city per year! Trying out restaurants is one of our hobbies. We see it all. The food at Chica is good. NOT GREAT. We were fine with the portions as it is tapas after all. The staff a generally okay, with the exception of the female lead waitress/ manager or whatever she was. She took our orders. That s about the only thing she did in accordance to her hospitality job description. She is completely disinterested and lack lustre. I would go so far as to say she ruins the experience. She does not make you feel welcome at all nor does she make you feel like you can ask her any questions about the menu. We had 20 mins remaining in our reservation last night, and we were going to order something sweet to which she responded to us with well, we do need the table back in 20 minutes to which we just left. It was evident that we were not welcome as there were two tables beside us that had been empty for over 10 minutes and she could ve clearly accommodated an additional 10 minutes to our table to have a dessert and finish out the meal. The Michelin. mention should DEFINITELY be retracted from this place! WONT BE BACK!

Delicious cocktails + food, super clean and service is great. Really small space so would limit your party to 4 or less considering the tables available.

This is a great place for drinks and dinner! The menu has a great selection of Tapas and also a great drink menu! The service is also really good! Super friendly staff. I highly recommend the TarTar. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu :)

Portion sizes feel a little small for the prices but amazing food and cocktails!

Edit: Sunday November 26, 2023 Came back for brunch with my friends and their kids. Chica supplied colouring books and utensils for the kids to entertain themselves with. Food and drink quality is still great! Brunch is $55 and free for kids. ********** Ive visited Chica for both Brunch and Dinner. They deliver consistent food quality, atmosphere, and client service. This place is worth a look when youre in the mood for Spanish tapas. I love that Chica is able to accommodate for reservation changes to make their clients happy! Brunch Review: $75 for all you can eat Spanish tapas, and coffee/tea/juice? Im in! Most dishes offered on the Brunch menu have a carb component to it, which may fill you up quicker, but the carb pairing is necessary for the full tapas experience. The croquettas and Pancakes were ordered several times. This Brunch menu is a great time to try out the different meats and cheeses Spain is known for! Dinner Review: Get the sourdough bread with tomato butter to pair with the duck liver paté! There is a slight sweetness to the butter from the tomato. It doesnt taste tomatoes if thats a note of worry. The duck liver paté with sherry glaze pairs well with the tart taste of the sourdough bread. Patas Bravas is a classic. Chica does their own spin on this dish, which hits every time. The octopus is paired with crema and lemon potatoes. Its a well-balanced dish. One of my must haves. Pair the Flank steak and shoshito peppers with the roasted corn dish! The pairing gives you umami, freshness, sweetness, and a crave worthy char. The cod is for fish lovers! You get to taste the natural flavour of the fish alongside a stewed salsa. The dish reminds me of Jamaican red snapper. Vegetarian options: 20% of the menu is vegetarian friendly. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome. Wheelchair accessibility: Both the outdoor patio, indoor seating and bathrooms are accessible.

My boyfriend and I love to order a bunch of dishes to share and was really excited to go to a tapas bar. However, we were really underwhelmed by our experience here. Atmosphere was decent. If the service wasnt great, and the wine wasnt so good then I would have given a lower rating. Although some of the portions were really small (e.g., patatas bravas - Ive never had such a tiny portion before! It was 2 small chunks of potato; and some oyster mushroom dish on the menu at the time only had 3 pieces for $25), they were still delicious. Dishes that stood out: 1. Vieiras Crudas- the condensed melon on top was chefs kiss 2. Croquetas de Jamón Con Trufas 3. Patatas Bravas 4. Tartar de Carne We ordered a lot of dishes (on top of ones listed above) but had no idea how tiny the portions were going to be! We were still hungry near the end and had to order more bread. Overall, the dishes were great! Just very pricey for really small portions.

Delicious! Loved the croquetas and the tartare.

Food was mediocre for the price.