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Tres Gatos

Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Bookstore$$$$

Jamaica Plain, Boston

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Tres Gatos

8.4^/10

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Ranked #3 for tapas restaurants in Boston
"The chickpea fritters and the lamb were delicious."(3 Tips)
"... small-plate staples (patatas bravas), entree-size delicacies (grilled Vermont..."(3 Tips)
"cozy tapas restaurant in the heart of Jamaica Plain."(4 Tips)
"... bavette steak, and the churros (with an intense Mexican chocolate sauce)"(2 Tips)

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good for dates
chickpea fritters
churros
trendy
Serrano ham
chicken liver mousse
books
bone marrow
cute
sangria
brunch food
desserts
pancakes
meats
tongue
pickles
music
eggs
record stores
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Graylyn RooseJune 10, 2017
Loved trying this cozy tapas restaurant in the heart of Jamaica Plain. The meat and cheese are top notch, the chicken liver mousse was amazing..service was great too.
Sunanda NairAugust 18, 2013
Excellent food and great service. The staff was friendly. Didn't have any food I didn't like. Highly recommend the boquerones. We had 3 ordered our table shared. Don't miss the Serrano ham either.
MayeeJanuary 3, 2015
Menu is not impressive; but everything we tried was pretty good. Particularly enjoyed the chickpea fritters and lamb burger. Nice cozy place. Check out their vinyl record collection at the back.
Annette AreizagaFebruary 3, 2015
The food is excellent to share and taste different dishes with your guests. The staff is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The ambience very much alive! Great place to visit!
LaurenApril 13, 2013
Gambas-perfectly cooked- heads on-not to much garlic. Skate was the second best item on the menu. The chocolate covered almonds were surprisingly delicious-salt and sweet in perfect harmony.
Jesse TOctober 24, 2015
Fantastic tapas and record store. The prawns come in a rich, roasted tomato sauce that's hard to get enough of
Danielle ParatoreMarch 5, 2014
Amazing tapas! Best I've had in Boston. There's also a great book/record store in back. Loved my bartender too!
DailyCandyMay 15, 2013
Enjoy small-plate staples (patatas bravas), entree-size delicacies (grilled Vermont quail), and spot-on desserts (churros and hot chocolate) with your Bob Dylan.
Anonymous, since 2018March 31, 2021
Cozy outdoor seating and cool collaboration with book/record shop next door. Food/drink on the expensive end vs peers in the neighborhood.
Joseph BragdonSeptember 27, 2023
Excellent food and drinks. Super cute fun atmosphere. Love the “Kitty’s got claws” cocktail and every dish was 🔥. Highly recommend.
Jenn Vargas- SosaAugust 7, 2014
Amazing tapa place. Went here for brunch and it was great! Food was great, coffee was sooo good, and the waitress was very attentive
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 17, 2016
Yummy tapas! Get the patatas bravas. Also call ahead to reserve a table for dinner as it fills up quick here.
Fabián Abarca CalderónJanuary 16, 2015
Watch out! Sangria is not sangria. It's a kind of soft drink. But the three tapas we tried were great, tasty. Patatas bravas, recommended.
BU TodayJune 4, 2012
With an emphasis on local meats and fish, Tres Gatos is based on the belief that “sharing good food, music, and books is essential to a happy life.” Read more
bon vivantApril 29, 2018
I can’t say enough about this place. Every time we eat here we are just blown away by how great the food is. Fun atmosphere.
Boston PhoenixOctober 13, 2011
They riff effectively on the tapas tradition- try the prawns in a Catalan sauce, grilled bavette steak, and the churros (with an intense Mexican chocolate sauce) Read more
David MayhewSeptember 28, 2017
Outstanding dishes. Cozy atmosphere. I have to take issue with the $$ rating, however. It's at least $$$ or even $$$$.
Vanessa GatlinMarch 12, 2014
(Best of Boston 2013-JAMAICA PLAIN) Improper Bostonian says, "The darling of Centre Street, this record shop/bookstore/tapas restaurant hybrid brings the best of three worlds under one old roof."
Lindsay BigsJuly 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
incredible! every time! 6 tapas for 2 people is usually perfect.
Erin ScottApril 23, 2011
Mary is super helpful in walking you through the menu and making recommendations. Our favorites were lamb meat balls, confit chicken and asparagus.
Boston.comJanuary 3, 2012
It’s a record store! It’s a bookstore! It’s a tapas bar! Somehow these three concepts combine to make the ideal JP hangout. It might not work if the food weren’t great, but it is. Read more
Jon BackhausNovember 16, 2014
The hash. And the bartenders. Oh yeah - and the chickpea fritters.
Rinaldo DormanAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I recommend sitting at the bar! Try lamb hamburger...
JeremyAugust 21, 2012
I love the phils! Don't forget to check out the book and record store before you leave!!
Jen LiptonApril 15, 2015
Changing seasonal menu, fantastic staff and bar.
Travelhound12June 28, 2016
The chickpea fritters and the lamb were delicious.
Andrew CameronSeptember 14, 2015
Great selection of tapas to try out with friends!
David HoltzApril 15, 2016
The paella and the peppers were standouts.
Sam TaubJuly 22, 2011
Amazing flavors!! Grilled asparagus with egg and prawns are a must have.
Sofia UzAugust 15, 2017
Great tapas and amazing mixology
Daniel TewfikAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Really cool record shop in the back.
Ryan NixonJuly 9, 2016
Roasted bone marrow was awesome, so decadent
Jess HsiaoDecember 16, 2013
Best dish: Gambas al Ajillo!
DennisSeptember 7, 2013
Nice atmosphere, decent but not stellar tapas, and slightly iffy service. Overall a good experience, but too pricey.
Naomi RothSeptember 4, 2011
Ryan the cook is so warm. He let us watch him in action. Visit the kitchen and say hi to Ryan. Nicest guy ever.
Lauren NilesJanuary 14, 2013
Lamb's tongue with creamy grits... Do it!
Grace CheungAugust 4, 2013
Get the chickpea pancakes. Amazing!
James HarderMarch 10, 2012
Been here 50+ times
This is random, but they have the best pickles in the world. Not kidding.
E SimonNovember 11, 2012
Love this place. Everything is good.
Jaa DayDecember 3, 2012
Those lamb sliders are off the hook!
katymooJanuary 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The bocarones are amazing
Joshua EddyOctober 28, 2014
Kale-and-sausage bowl with yellow-eyed peas.
Megahn MDecember 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
a smidge pricey, but sooo worth it.
Anik MercheaApril 27, 2013
Probably the nicest staff ever!
Michael BoyleDecember 29, 2013
Great drinks.
Joshua GlennOctober 6, 2011
I remember *before* this was Roseway Books.
Robert FanningJanuary 14, 2017
Never disappoints
J VMay 3, 2021
Crema catalana

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