El Mercat Bar de Tapas - Rockville

We had Sunday brunch here and we’re very happy about the food. Almost all dishes turned out delicious, the eggs are done to order perfectly, the steak was tender and juicy, the brunch paella was tasty and had a unique flavor of green garlic. the duck and octopus were the best I had in the DMV area, the portion was generous and pricing more than reasonable,

A 10/10 for us and new fav spot for tapas... Ambiance - fantastic with boss to moorish style tiles and mood. Service - all were friendly and fun! Food - every bite was decadent and immpecable... theres a few negative reviews that say "not authentic" but where do they claim it is?? Even chinese food is americanized... but either way this spot is the best out of all 12 tapas spots we've visited! We will be back! Jon and Chels p.s. thanks for making our anniversary last night so much fun.

We celebrated birthday here with friends on a Saturday night, and it was a great experience. The staff and manager were so friendly and really attentive to everything we asked for. They made sure the table setup worked perfectly for us and took care of everyone’s preferences. Even though the restaurant is new, it already feels like a place people will love coming back to! They let us enjoy our evening without interrupting, which made the night even better. In terms of food, my personal favorite was the calamari, but the beet and goat cheese tapas also delicious. I would love to see more veggie options though! The place itself is spacious and has a really comfortable & cozy vibe. We’ll definitely be back for a flamenco night soon.

Food is pretty okay in general but does not have the flavor of authentic tapas. It's a busy and noisy restaurant, but no big deal. The paella was very disappointing though so you can skip this one. They have happy hour daily until 6pm even during the weekend which is amazing. Cocktails were great too! We had many drinks there and every drink was delicious. Will I come back? Yes just for the drinks or if I want a fusion tapas!

Incredible food! A true gem in the DC area. The taste is comparable to the basque region of Spain’s San Sebastián (food capital of the world). Beyond making Brussels sprouts and broccoli melt in your mouth, their staff are the most caring and lovable people. We love every one of them that we have met. We feel so lucky they picked Rockville and hope they never leave.