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

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach

4.6
4.6
59 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • 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 14:00–21:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 15:00–18:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Papa's Paella

    US$20.00 - US$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

    US$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 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Palm Beach East

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa's Tapas in Delray Beach offers a "fantastic" dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere and "authentic Spanish food." Guests enjoy a wide selection of "delicious" tapas, standout paella, and "great sangria." Friendly and attentive staff enhance the experience, making it a favorite spot for many. Reservations recommended.

59 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    VIP

    Southwest Florida

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as it gets. Everything on the menu is next level in terms of flavor.

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  2. Gabriella

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, always, always go with the paella marinera. It’s so well seasoned and looks beautiful with fresh ingredients.

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  3. Jefferys

    VIP

    Washington DC

    50 reviews

    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and great service from Carlos. Recommended!

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  4. Dora

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner. The food was great and service was quick

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  5. Shelley

    West Palm Beach

    111 reviews

    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    More energetic than it used to be. Newer Menu. One of my favorites restaurants. Really good fun food

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  6. Oscar

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for dinner on a Wednesday and ordered entirely from the long tapas menu, skipping the main entrees. Spanish omelet, garbanzo/chorizo, patatas bravas and tostones tapas were very good. Jamon Serrano was okay; surprised they did not have the higher-quality Jamon Iberico. The wine list was limited, but had decent options from Ribera del Duero. Our server seemed somewhat inexperienced, but was caring and kind - not a problem. Our seating was odd - 80% of the tables were empty yet the greeter sat us right next to another couple, wherein our tables were practically touching. We assumed that other reservations would soon be filling the small restaurant, but the place was 70% empty when we were finished. We were not there for Happy Hour, but noted they have good HH values.

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  7. Steve

    Springfield

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service and good food. Sangria was great and value is good.

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  8. Cindy

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The food is delicious and perfectly seasoned. So far I’ve had the mushrooms that are made with garlic, olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes served hot and just delicious flavor. For an entree I had the chicken with mushrooms, onions and sun-dried tomatoes served with yellow rice, black beans, and plantains. I had a side of plantains. And for dessert, we had the flan which is creamy, not overly sweet or eggy and just right. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The ambience is casual and welcoming. This is our new favorite restaurant that we will be visiting it often.

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  9. Mitchell

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers very attentive and friendly. They remembered my dad's food allergy from a previous time. Excellent skirt steak and empanadas. Good drinks too
    Papa's Tapas - Delray BeachResponded on 17 January 2025
    Mitchell thank you for the review. We pride ourselves in making sure that everyone enjoys their experience with us. We hope to see you and your family again soon.

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  10. Arthur

    VIP

    Ottawa

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst paella I’ve ever eaten. Everything was overcooked in our seafood paella. Greasy with no sauce or flavour. Tapas and bread were greasy. Bread was stale. Service was nonexistent as they were understaffed. Two couples in the next table walked out after 90 minutes waiting for their meal. When I told staff about inedible dishes they reduced bill by 10%! Will never go back.
    Papa's Tapas - Delray BeachResponded on 17 January 2025
    Arthur 2 reviews this week, about the same night but both with different descriptions. Paella does not come with a sauce, it's rice cooked with seafood. As I mentioned in your google review if you were disappointed I wish you would have asked to see the manager and I would have gladly taken care of your paella, if it was not up to your standards. I also mentioned in your google review that we were not understaffed that night we were just extremely busy. We are a family run business that has been in delray for 16 years, we pride ourselves in making sure our guest have a good experience. However what we don't tolerate is that you spread misinformation saying people walked out after 90 minutes of not receiving food. Once again happy new year Arthur.

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FAQs

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

Papa's Tapas - Delray Beach is rated 4.6 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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
  • Area
    Delray Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 14:00–21:00 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 15:00–18:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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