Tapa the World

Spanish restaurant, Bar, Tapas restaurant

Tapa the World is a vibrant Spanish restaurant located in Midtown Collective, Sacramento, bringing a humble charm with a rich tapestry of flavors. Priced affordably, this Latino-owned gem excels in tapas and cocktails, featuring standout dishes like the hearty Lamb Ragu and delightful empanadas. Diners appreciate the fast service and inviting atmosphere, transformed by live Spanish guitar music on weekends. While parking can be challenging, the experience of savoring delicious food in a cozy setting is well worth it. A perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat with friends!

Contact Info

  • Location: 2115 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816
  • Located in: Midtown Collective
  • Phone: (916) 442-4353
  • Price range: $$
Tapa the World

Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am-9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am-9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am-10 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am-10 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am-9 pm

Other Business Hours

Happy hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4-6 pm
  • Wednesday: 4-6 pm
  • Thursday: 4-6 pm
  • Friday: 4-6 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Services

  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Live music
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Bar on site
  • Toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • High chairs
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Dogs allowed outside
Tapa the World Food & drink

Food & drink

Tapa the World Vibe

Vibe

Tapa the World Seafood

Seafood

Tapa the World Paella

Paella

Tapa the World Empanada

Empanada

Tapa the World Sangria

Sangria

Tapa the World Olive

Olive

Tapa the World By owner

By owner

Tapa the World Street View

Street View

Menus and Prices

Tapa the World menu prices 1

Menu 1

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Menu 2

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Menu 3

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Menu 4

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Menu 5

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Reviews

The empanadas are delicious.
I ordered a caipirinha  and I was expecting a normal glass…well,this one was huge! The food had great flavors.
Our reservation was at 5:30pm on a Friday.
There was live music playing.
The downside- It gets to louder at times and turning in to a chicken coop. There was a B-day party on the back and they were loud, it was impossible to listen to the music, let alone having a quiet conversation.


One of my go-to's.
I love this place.
The owner she is very nice and her husband was the cook for the prior owner.
So when she and her husband bought the place the food stayed consistent.
There is usually a good crowd in the evening on the weekends.
At times during the week also.
Their dishes are good.
I love the Lamb Ragu! If you're a fan of stews, that's the dish for you.
Especially on colder nights.
It has carrots, potatoes,chunks of lamb and Israeli couscous.
The pearl kind.
A long with fresh herbs.
It's very hardy.
That coupled with a pint glass of the house sangria with fruit in it and focaccia bread and french baguette style bread in pieces with a dipping sauce of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh chopped garlic.
Yeah just reading it makes you hungry 😁. Top it off with a nice flan for desert and you're in the promised land 😂.
I recommend this place.
I really don't think you'll be disappointed.
And if you are...
Well you can't please everyone 🤷.
Go there and enjoy some great food!!! Oh yeah and in the evenings, especially on weekends they have guy who plays Spanish guitar music while you're dining.
Definitely makes the atmosphere.
Service people are very nice.
Hope you enjoy this place as much as I do.


In a nutshell; love the pun in the name, everything else is ok.
If you're looking for some classy decent cuisine this place is alright. Was a relatively busy Saturday evening rush , didn't have a reservation, but it was nice that my date and I have been able to be squeezed in.
The place felt a bit small but considering that it was downtown it's not a surprise.
It did feel a little warm inside but considering it was triple digit weather outside after all, it is bearable inside compared to outside.
Server/s were nice and accommodating.
Now the food all look great, plating is nice and all, though it didn't taste as extravagant as it had looked.
Food wasn't the best but is not going to be any life changing experience if you're expecting the sort.
For the price and feel and pun in the name, it was rather a little bit of a letdown.
Overall it was still a decent experience to get to be inside a Spanish themed establishment and welcome others to try the place regardless. Oh and parking is a pain.
Downtown sacramento parking is a pain.


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