La TASQUERIA by SMOQUE
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About La TASQUERIA by SMOQUE
La TASQUERIA by SMOQUE is a Spanish restaurant and cocktail bar at 36-40 High St in Purley, set in a traditional tiled bar room. The menu centres on tapas, with octopus among the dishes, and portions are large enough that the kitchen provides a container for leftovers. The drinks list covers cocktails and wines, and the bar will make an off-menu cocktail on request. The venue also works as an event venue for gatherings. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas, octopus, cocktails and wine selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas, octopus, cocktails and wine selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the tapas, singling out the octopus, with a made-to-order off-menu cocktail and a generous portion taken home as other highlights. The main complaint is service: one describes rude, rushed waiters, another slow lunch service, and a birthday group received starters and mains together, some cold and bland. One diner disliked the calamari.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the tapas, singling out the octopus, with a made-to-order off-menu cocktail and a generous portion taken home as other highlights. The main complaint is service: one describes rude, rushed waiters, another slow lunch service, and a birthday group received starters and mains together, some cold and bland. One diner disliked the calamari.
Featured reviews
- Shava B
“I will be back really nice place food was good ( didnt like the calamari though)”
- Guj Thiara
“Went with friends and had a fantastic experience. The food was outstanding, with an excellent choice of drinks and wines to complement the meal. We also asked if they could make us an off-menu cocktail, and once again, they absolutely nailed it — it was perfect! Great food, great drinks and excellent service. Highly recommended, and we’ll definitely be visiting again.”
- Jade Pither
“Great food - plentiful selection, tasty, and large portion (they provided container so had the other half for dinner!) Cocktails were good, but other who I dined with commented the slow service. It was lunch, few tables so not much of an atmosphere and perhaps why they expected quicker service. Overall I was very happy and will be dining in again!”
- Jason Spriggs
“Food is amazing and quite reasonable would highly recommend”
- Arun
“Had an incredible dinner! The tapas were delicious the octopus in particular was easily some of the best I’ve had outside of Spain. Mains were spot on as well, and the service was absolutely top-notch. Can’t recommend this place enough for amazing tapas!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Buzzing, traditional, tiled Spanish bar and restaurant serving authentic tapas and sharing platters.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 13
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near La TASQUERIA by SMOQUE
- Toby Carvery South Croydon4.46,0611 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
carvery meat selection, roast potatoes and vegetables, kids eat for £1 offer
- 1.2 mi
chocolate brownie, peri-salted fries, creamy mash
- Flamingo Kebab House4.21651.4 mi
lamb doner kebab, chicken shish, chicken burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La TASQUERIA by SMOQUEOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.2721 | — | £30–40 | tapas, octopus, cocktails |
| Toby Carvery South CroydonGood for kids · Reservations | 4.46,061 | 1 mi | £10–20 | carvery meat selection, roast potatoes and vegetables, kids eat for £1 offer |
| Nando's Croydon - Colonnades | 4.2797 | 1.2 mi | — | chocolate brownie, peri-salted fries, creamy mash |
| Flamingo Kebab House | 4.2165 | 1.4 mi | — | lamb doner kebab, chicken shish, chicken burgers |
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