Pazo, Baltimore

Located in a old warehouse that has been lavisly revamped into a huge Spanish style hacienda. The ceilings are lofty and adorned with voluptious Spanish chandeliers. The first floor has several half moon low back plushy seatings, graciously inspired by a Mediterranean flare. This place is creatively pleasing to the eyes in more way than you can immagine. Well how so? Well, this is where Baltimore good looking list frequent to quench their thirst, savoring those perfectly concocted coktails that will land you straight on the floor. Professionals from around the city tend to gravitate to the allure and sexiness of Pazo. The bar offers some of the largest most thought out cocktail list in the city, with a tad of appeal for just about anyone. The bartenders aim to please and will mix whatever concoction your mind might immagine. It is unreservedly exciting to be in a well conceived atmosphere that serves to an unambigious duality, and that is to serve some phenomenal Mediterranean/ Spanish Fare and attrack the sexiest in the city to hop to some beat thumping music on the weekends. My last visit's experience was superb! I must point out the lighly battered eggplant (and I am not an eggplant person lover, whatsoever), deliciously crispy on the outside and a pleasantly surpprising soft inside, the eggplant practicaly melts aways in your mouth giving your taste buds an orgasmic experience ( I am talking about eggplant!). Next is the ceviche with Jicama wich is just formidable, deliciously sinful. I have had plenty ceviche in my lifetime and this one tops them all. It is just so light and summery. Generally speaking ceviche tends to be overly lemony, this one as is paired with the Jicama escapes such fault. The wood grilled lamb chop I must admit is a big tease, melts in your mouth and leaves you high and dry wishing for more. To top my experience is most definitively the best dish I had that night and that is the lamb sausage ravioli, perfectly lightly cooked and sprinkled with a delicious light sauce. Overall the food here at Pazo is confortably Mediterranean with meticulous thought to detail in every aspect, from techniche to presentation. It leaves you desiring for more or to try more, but essentially satisfying the most complex Mediterranean palates out there.

I LOVE Pazo. I lived in Bmore for 4 years and discovered the greatness of this place. I've since moved to Northern VA, but my fiance and I still occasionally drive back just to go to Pazo. I love the ambiance of the place. Fun music in the background, quick service, great wine selection... The food choices are different than any place I've ever eaten, but everything I've had I loved. The busiest time is obvsiously Saturday night. We've had reservations at 5:30 on a Sunday and were one of 3 couples in there. Valet is free, as long as you're eating there. It's easy to go here and easily drop $200 or more. Take a group; it's more fun!

Unfortunately Pazo spent too much time at finishing school and forgot the basics of tapas - solid fare. The space is gorgeous with people watching a must. The food presentation was spot-on. The waiter's knowledge and willingness to customize the experience was excellent. But at the end of the night we had a mondo bill and weren't impressed with the food.

Complimentary valet. Amazing service. Unassuming curb appeal, but gorgeous interior. Kobe brisket is a must. Suitable for after work dinner/socializing or a couple date night. Heart Pazo.

We went here with a large group of about 8 people. Since we weren't too hungry, we ordered the 6-person tasting course. The food was delicious and we were perched on the second level with a bird's eye view of the open kitchen. Even though we did get steak as one of the plates, we couldn't help feeling a bit stripped ourselves when the bill arrived.

I have to admit, the interior space is so overwhelming that I thought to myself, "Wow, the food will surely be the best tapas around." Well, it was good, some selections exceptional, but overall just good. I've been to other tapas places that are not so spaciously grand but more intimate and the food much better. Still, for the experience and on special occasions, I'd go back to PAZO.

Interesting occasionally but tapa has been a bit overdone in Charm City

best tapas in town.

Wonderful, but far too loud. Impossible to have a conversation while enjoying their small plates approach. I wish they'd have live string quartets and not this overwhelming and deafening sound system. I'd go a lot more often.

For the small plates fan this is the place. Whether you sit at the crowded bar or at a table, the assortment is almost overwhelming. Additionally, Tony Forman has a wine list that can't be beat.