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Cascal

4.7 (4421)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
400 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041

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Cascal

4.7
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Mountain View

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Serving spirited Pan-Latin cuisine, Cascal is a place to meet and linger with friends over enticing foods with bold flavors and personality from Spain and Latin-America. From Paellas to Ceviches to Cuban Pork, we have options for everyone. There vegetarian and vegan options available as well.

We have indoor and patio dining available. Happy hour Tuesday to Sunday from 3:30-6pm. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Reservations are encouraged. Online ordering and gift cards available at www.cascalmv.com

Celebrate your special occasion or event with us, easy hassle-free booking and menus available for your convenience. Catering is also available with delivery and chef on-site options. Go to www.cascalmv.com for more information.

Parking behind the restaurant is under construction. We recommend parking at: 1. the Public Library Garage (underground) – 585 Franklin St (next to the Civic Center), 2. Lot 7 behind Scratch – 460 Hope St or 3. CVS Lot – 850 California St

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Take-Out Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Flores Lopez
  • Catering
    Catering is offered, more information can be found on website: https://cascalmv.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    See group dining options on website: https://cascalmv.com/group-dining/
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Cross street
    California St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Corner of Castro and California St. Parking Update for Your VisitIf you’re planning a visit to Cascal, a quick heads up—the two surface lots behind the restaurant on Bryant St are currently closed for construction. There are still several free parking options nearby:-Public Library Garage (underground) – 585 Franklin St (next to the Civic Center)-Lot 7 behind Scratch – 460 Hope St-CVS Lot – 850 California St
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(4421)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Peninsula

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cascal boasts "delicious food" with an array of flavorful tapas and "excellent Spanish food with a little bit of fusion." Patrons love the "amazing selection of flavorful tapas plates" and the vibrant atmosphere. Outdoor seating is preferred due to indoor noise, but the patio is "beautiful and shady." Service is often praised as "exceptional."
4,421 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Central Coast80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE this place! Incredible unique food. great staff and service as a good price. My new Fav.

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  2. Ginny Gold

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good always delicious. Our server was amazing. Great to get there and enjoy most of the dinner before the band plays as it does get a bit too loud. All in all, one of our favorite places to eat!

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  3. Sally Gold

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food and service. We sat outside so it was quiet and very pleasant.

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  4. Julia

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will come again. We had delicious calamari, Cuban wraps, and sizzling shrimp. Yum!

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  5. Fred Gold

    San Francisco31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a reservation but when we arrived we were told it would be at least 20 minutes. We had a subsequent event and they did provide a table that was difficult to get into and very noisy. As usual the food and service were excellent.

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  6. Gina

    San Francisco24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was excellent, as I've come to expect at Cascal, but I was disappointed that I was told I could not be seated inside, even though I arrived on a weeknight before 6:00 pm and there was plenty of indoor seating available. Although I'd made a reservation for 5:45, my party of 4 had no choice but to sit outside. When I asked the host how long we'd have to wait to be seated inside, I was told that it wasn't possible for us to sit inside, period. This is not how things were handled when I've reserved a table at Cascal in the past. Despite the high quality of the food, this policy makes me reconsider whether I'll ever eat there again.

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  7. Roy Gold

    San Francisco129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food is great and the service is fast and professional.

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  8. Nadav

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always! One of our favorite spots around here

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  9. Karen

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    So happy that Cascal has expanded the vegetarian offerings. The eggplant and the broccolini dishes were exceptionally good. Service was only so-so. We were finished with our salads before our server brought us the bottle of wine we ordered. We enjoyed sitting outdoors. The noise inside the restaurant is deafening. If we had to be seated inside, we would not stay.

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  10. Andrea Gold

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Empanadas, yum, calamari, yum and large serving! Good service, short wait for food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Take-Out Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Antonio Flores Lopez
  • Catering
    Catering is offered, more information can be found on website: https://cascalmv.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    See group dining options on website: https://cascalmv.com/group-dining/
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Cross street
    California St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Corner of Castro and California St. Parking Update for Your VisitIf you’re planning a visit to Cascal, a quick heads up—the two surface lots behind the restaurant on Bryant St are currently closed for construction. There are still several free parking options nearby:-Public Library Garage (underground) – 585 Franklin St (next to the Civic Center)-Lot 7 behind Scratch – 460 Hope St-CVS Lot – 850 California St
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Cascal’s posted hours are: Lunch daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm; Take-Out Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm; Fri–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm; Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Sunday from 3:30–6:00 pm, and live music plays Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30–10:00 pm.

For lively nights with live music and dancing, Fridays and Saturdays are the go-to, Cascal runs live music those evenings (7:30–10:00 pm); if you prefer happy-hour bargains, their happy hour runs Tuesday through Sunday from 3:30–6:00 pm.

Yes, staff accommodate families: high chairs and a plastic water cup with a straw were provided and the team made space and turned on heaters for a toddler’s party, making patio dining easy for little ones.

Yes, Cascal welcomes private parties and special occasions, and the restaurant offers hassle‑free booking with event menus; catering (delivery and on‑site chef options) is also available.

Come ready to share, guests repeatedly note the Paella Cascal is generously sized (often serving four), and tapas and samplers are presented as shareable small plates.

Yes, Cascal’s warm, tapas‑style dining, thoughtful cocktails and wine list, and multiple positive anniversary and special‑occasion visits make it a lovely choice for a date night or celebration.

Cascal is at its liveliest on Friday–Saturday evenings when live music plays (Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30–10pm), while lunch or patio seating make for a quieter, more relaxed visit; happy hour (Tue–Sun 3:30–6pm) is great for an early, brisk meal.

Yes, Cascal runs happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3:30–6pm with a dedicated happy-hour menu, and it hosts live music on Friday and Saturday nights (7:30–10pm).

Cascal offers indoor dining plus an outdoor patio and a lively bar area, and the restaurant accommodates private parties.

Yes, families dine at Cascal: staff routinely provide high chairs and a child’s cup, and guests report the patio and accommodating service work well for parents with little ones.

Yes, Cascal offers both indoor dining and a patio, and many guests mention enjoying meals on the outdoor patio (often warmed by heaters when needed).

Yes, Cascal invites special‑occasion and event bookings and directs guests to their website for booking details; guests also report staff accommodating requests like high chairs and heaters.

The Paella Cascal is a recurring favorite, it appears on the menu and multiple guests call the Paella Cascal a must‑try and a standout dish.

Cascal is a spirited Pan‑Latin tapas spot with lively live music and a festive, colorful vibe, the dining room can get loud when busy, while the patio offers a calmer, breezy option.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate; some guests do still dress up a touch for anniversaries and special celebrations.

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Cascal

4.7
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Mountain View

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
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