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Paella Marinera | Lobster Seafood and Saffron Rice - Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach, Delray Beach, FL

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach

4.7
4.7
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
A photo of Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach restaurant

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach

4.7
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Delray Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Hi family, friends, customers, and community! 🇪🇸
We're Papa's Tapas—a proud fixture of Delray Beach's Atlantic Ave for nearly 15 incredible years. Our local family restaurant will bring you back to Old World Spain with tapas & dinner menus featuring proprietary recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Our Executive Chef, Cristobal 'Papa' Parra has crafted a menu that celebrates authentic Spanish flavors—from savory Tapas & Signature Sangrias to delicious Paellas & refreshing cocktails. Papa's Tapas offers a charming Spanish dining experience for our guests to enjoy sharing tapas with their friends & loved ones.

For over 30 years, Papa has owned and cooked in many restaurants throughout South Florida, creating a community of patrons that enjoy his recipes and the atmosphere that surrounds him.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (561) 266-0599
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cristobal 'Papa' Parra
  • Catering
    Call Us for Paella Preorders & Catering: (561) 266-0599
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please fill out the request form and we will contact you to discuss details.
  • Neighborhood
    Delray Beach
  • Cross street
    Off of Atlantic Avenue on NE 2nd Avenue. Pineapple Grove Arts District
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Papa's Paella

    $20.00 - $36.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience the flavors of Spain with our customer favorite Paellas. Made to order, each Paella is made with Spanish saffron rice. This dish traditionally takes 1 Hour.
    Papa's Paella Photo
  • Vegetarian Papa's Paella

    $18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience the flavors of Spain with our customer favorite Paellas. Made to order, each Paella is made with Spanish saffron rice. This Vegetarian Paella is made with saffron rice served with broccoli, zucchini, squash, peas & carrots. This dish traditionally takes 1 Hour.
    Vegetarian Papa's Paella Photo

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa's Tapas in Delray Beach offers a vibrant and authentic Spanish dining experience with a "fantastic" menu featuring delightful tapas, paella, and sangria. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," family-focused atmosphere, and reasonable prices. While some note noise and service inconsistencies, the "fantastic" food and inviting space make it a top choice for tapas lovers.

29 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will definitely be back to Papa’s Tapas to sample even more of their wonderful food and enjoy their warm, friendly and prompt service. We had two tapas appetizers, the meatballs which.has an amazing sauce that I wanted even more of, and the meatballs were tender with some surprising ingredients to sweeten them. We also had the empanadas which were hot, tasty and well seasoned without being greasy. We ordered my paella Valenciana when we ordered our drinks as they are made entirely from scratch and require extra time. The paella was delicious, the rice was not dry which is a feat in itself as the edges were appropriately crusty (which you want) in a paella. We also had the seafood Mariscada and the sauce was among the best I’ve had. It’s right down the street from The Ray Hotel and has decent parking as it’s part of a strip mall. Highly recommend. They also have a full liquor license now and a nice happy hour.

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  2. Barbara

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Perfect Evening at Papa's Tapas in Delray Beach Last night, everything fell into place for an outstanding dining experience at Papa's Tapas in Delray Beach. We reserved a table for four at 7:30 PM, and our evening started on the right note with a welcome surprise—reserved parking spaces for diners with reservations. Parking in Pineapple Grove can often be a challenge, so this thoughtful touch immediately set the tone for the evening. The restaurant was surprisingly not full, which meant a comfortable noise level that allowed for easy conversation. As always, the food was exceptional. We began with a selection of tapas to share—chorizos, empanadas, and meatballs—all beautifully prepared and bursting with flavor. For the main course, each couple shared a skirt steak. Cooked to perfection, the steak was tender, delicious, and paired wonderfully with the classic sides of yellow rice and beans. We ended the night on a sweet note, sharing a single piece of almond cake between the four of us. It was the perfect indulgence—moist, rich, and absolutely divine. Papa's Tapas delivers an authentic, flavorful experience ideal for sharing with friends. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys great food, great company, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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  3. Linda

    New York City

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried several apps, all were delish! We now know to pre-order paella, as it takes an hour to prepare. Will definitely do that next time…and there will be many next times. Reservations are suggested as it’s a small restaurant and gets busy. Of course it’s busy, the food is terrific!!!

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  4. Berton

    Grand Rapids

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG, first time here. Our server, Alejandra, was awesome. There’s a long wait for the paella, but the tapas we got first was super delicious and kept us happy. I now know you can pre-order the paella, good to know. The empanadas were literally the best we ever had in the US. We made a return reservation before we even left.

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  5. James

    West Palm Beach

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Love the red sangria.

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant!!!!! I love the food, the staff and service!!!

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  7. Susie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The papaya was outstanding . You have to order it when you make your reservations and totally worth it. Fabulous small family neighborhood restaurant!! Enjoy

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  8. Patty

    New York City

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious paella for two. We loved the Pistachio Crème Brûlée!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit a few months ago everything was spot on, and the place was packed, This time the place was empty and the food was not as enjoyable…
    Papa's Tapas - Delray BeachResponded on November 22, 2024
    Thanks for the review. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit to Papa's Tapas didn't meet your expectations. If you'd like, you can give us a call at 561-266-0599 to explain to us what exactly happened. We're usually busy during the peak hours, so I'm not sure what you are trying to imply. Nonetheless feel free to give us a call.

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  10. Barbara

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place. Music too loud. Waitress was not very attentive. Sangria was very good. Ordered two tapas and one entree. Steak was very chewy. Didn’t finish. Tapas were ok. Had to ask for bread. Brought out two rolls that were cold. Will not return.
    Papa's Tapas - Delray BeachResponded on November 9, 2024
    Barbara, thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our sangria and the taste of our steak dishes. However, we're truly sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the service and the bread. We strive to provide top-notch service and quality food to all our guests, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations in this instance. We will definitely address these issues and work on improving our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better dining experience in the future. Ask for Cristina if you decide to come back. Best regards, Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach Management Team

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FAQs

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (561) 266-0599.

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach is rated 4.7 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach restaurant

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach

4.7
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Delray Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach

259 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Off of Atlantic Avenue on NE 2nd Avenue. Pineapple Grove Arts District
  • Neighborhood
    Delray Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cristobal 'Papa' Parra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (561) 266-0599
  • Catering
    Call Us for Paella Preorders & Catering: (561) 266-0599
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in learning more about our offerings, please fill out the request form and we will contact you to discuss details.
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