Tapa the World

Sacramento, CA · Spanish restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Sacramento
#448
of 2021 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Tapa the World, 2115 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone
(916) 442-4353
Website
www.tapatheworld.com
Status
Open · Closes 10 PM

Tapa the World is a restaurant located in Sacramento, CA. It is one of 2,021 restaurants listed in Sacramento. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Sacramento city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tapa the World

Spanish style Tapas - small shared plates, daily Chef Specials, variety of Spanish wines, full bar and live Spanish Guitarist.

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim C Smith · Feb 2026

Tapa the World is a place of memories for me and my family. We love the atmosphere and the food. Chef Marcos and his family ensure each customer knows that they are valued. We've had a wide range of menu items and they have all been delicious. I got the cheesecake on my last visit. I can't believe that I have waited this long to try it! The pistachio crust was awesome and there was a texture in the cheesecake filling that I can't describe, but was amazing! My wife and I just ordered Tapas on our most recent to Tapa the World. You've got to try the empanadas! And my wife said, "Don't forget the Sangria!" Enough said. One of my favorite dining places in Sacramento!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jackman Tse · Mar 2026

Love the tapas and the quick service. Staff is very friendly and restaurant was very busy but staff attentive to making sure you have plenty of water and food is not sitting waiting to be picked up. We had the paella which takes some time and order was placed once we seated. My family enjoyed all the dishes. Seating inside and outside.

★★★★★ 5.0 Joseph Hoffman · Oct 2025

Wow. This is where I'd eat quite frequently if I lived here. Each dish was meticulously prepared, balancing flavors and portions. Had the best relleno and flan of my life. The service was excellent and at our requested pace. The guitarist was a little early for the posted time which was nice because we had an early dinner. There is ample, intimate seating indoors and a quaint courtyard off the street as well as a few tables for patio seating. Don't miss out on this gem.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou · Sep 2025

Tapa the World has been a Sacramento staple on J Street since 1994. Now owned and operated by Executive Chef Marcos Murillo and his wife, Brooke, the restaurant has built a reputation for bringing the lively spirit of Spanish food and culture, offering tapas, paella, music, and even flamenco dancing, to Midtown. During our first visit about a week ago, we chose a street-side table to bring our puppy along. A large umbrella provided shade, but the late afternoon sun still made it warm and uncomfortable. However, the staff was wonderful. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely tried to ensure we were settled in. We started with a pitcher of sangria and two tapas: Patatas Bravas and Kobe Beef. The sangria was refreshing, not too sweet, and exactly what we wanted on a warm day. Both tap

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Eric Garcia · Nov 2025

I came in today and ordered the bread with dipping sauce, Patatas Bravas, Croquetas del día, grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, and the tapa burger. The burger and patatas bravas were my favorite. The grilled chicken strips had no flavor and the croquetas del día were not good. Just more disappointed in the quality of the food.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Spanish restaurantBarTapas restaurant

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