Wapa Tapa
A lively tapas bar in the Yumbo Centrum, offering a creative fusion of Spanish and international flavors with a reputation for warm hospitality.
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Wapa Tapa
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A lively tapas bar in the Yumbo Centrum, offering a creative fusion of Spanish and international flavors with a reputation for warm hospitality.
Book in Advance!
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times, to secure your table.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss popular choices like baked goat cheese, halloumi & kimchi, and the Uruguayan Beef Fillet Medallion.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Spanish, International Tapas
Price
Mid-range
Address
Yumbo Centrum, Av. Estados Unidos, 54, Local 232-11, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Website
wapatapa.com/Highlights
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Signature Tapas Selection
Indulge in a diverse array of traditional Spanish and international tapas, from delicate cod croquettes to succulent pork ribs and savory beef medallions.
Warm Hospitality
Experience the genuine warmth and attentiveness of the owners and staff, who make every guest feel like family.
Celebrated Spanish Wines
Explore a curated wine cellar featuring a great selection of Spanish wines, perfectly complementing the flavorful tapas.
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Book in Advance!
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times, to secure your table.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss popular choices like baked goat cheese, halloumi & kimchi, and the Uruguayan Beef Fillet Medallion.
Visit During Off-Peak
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during weekdays or less busy hours.
Explore the Wine Cellar
Discover a fine selection of Spanish wines at reasonable prices to enhance your dining experience.
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Book in Advance!
Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak times, to secure your table.
Try Signature Dishes
Don't miss popular choices like baked goat cheese, halloumi & kimchi, and the Uruguayan Beef Fillet Medallion.
Visit During Off-Peak
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during weekdays or less busy hours.
Explore the Wine Cellar
Discover a fine selection of Spanish wines at reasonable prices to enhance your dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Wapa Tapa is celebrated for its consistently delicious and innovative tapas, warm hospitality, and an excellent selection of Spanish wines. While many praise the flavorful dishes and attentive service, some recent reviews suggest a dip in quality and atmosphere compared to previous years, particularly concerning seasoning and the new management's changes.
"We’ve been coming here for years, the food has always been amazing and consistent hosting from Carlos and Adrian. And now since Michael and his partner have taken over the food is as ever as good and an amazing atmosphere. We will always return! Great hosting from the new owners and we think they will continue the legacy for many years to come
Liam & Amy, UK"
Amy Harrison
"Very bland, tasteless food which was a shame since the menu looked good. Everything we had lacked seasoning which made us very sad. This was not a cheap meal but it tasted cheap. They apparently had specials but our waiter didn’t let us know about them, we learned about them when another waiter waited on the table next to us. Don’t believe the hype, if this place was good once, it isn’t nearly as good now. Skip this restaurant and try another, better option for tapas in Maspalomas."
Nathan Towne
"I've always struggled with the value of tapas. That said I also like the variety of trying different dishes and when they are cooked with good quality ingredients like the dishes here are, they are worth it. Flavours were amazing.. very tasty dishes. Sangria was very good and presentation festive. Service was quick and efficient. We really enjoyed our experience here which is impressive since it was quite busy. Side note to the restaurant, when I searched Google Maps for Tapas restaurants in the area for some reason you don't appear?! Thought I'd share that as you might want to look into that."
Chris Cranfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is highly recommended to make advance reservations, as the restaurant is very popular and often fully booked.
Guests frequently recommend signature dishes like the Uruguayan Beef Fillet Medallion, baked goat cheese, halloumi with kimchi, and the Canarian wrinkled potatoes.
Yes, the restaurant boasts a well-curated wine cellar with a great selection of Spanish wines at reasonable prices.
Wapa Tapa is known for its lively and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly and attentive service creating a memorable dining experience.
The menu features a variety of dishes. It's advisable to inform the staff about any specific dietary needs.
While tapas are great for sharing, the restaurant is also ideal for a leisurely meal, especially if you visit during off-peak hours.
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Cant recommend ENOUGH a tapas place called WAPA TAPA in the Yumbo Centre in Maspalomas!. We had 8 different tapas and 4 different deserts.
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