Ataula Editor’s Pick

Type
Spanish
Features
Conversation, Date Night, Dinner, Noisy
Price Scale
$$$
Description
Chef Jose Chesa’s brand of tapas in a nutshell: stupid-good but incredibly smart, informed by modernist know-how but as accessible as a Tater Tot. From a guy hiding a small galaxy of Michelin-star experience under his apron come big and little snacks, detailed salads, toasted squid-ink noodles, well-chosen Spanish wines, and a rocking, seafood-laden black rice paella for two, all in a bustling, casual space. Among the finds: bombas, crackling balls of potato mash, spicy beef, and comfort; and deep, dark chocolate “nutella” with toasted Spanish bread for scooping.
Ataula
1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR, 97210
Northwest/Nob Hill
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503-894-8904
Tuesday–Saturday: 4:30-10 pm