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A wide range of Spanish tapas make this a popular Cow Hollow destination.

The Scene
Unobtrusive Spanish servers keep producing small plates of delicious food, and sangria flows freely--it doesn't get much better than this. The decor is eclectic, featuring walls studded with paintings, mirrors, tiles and pottery. A ham atop the bar also commands attention.

The Food
Diners could visit myriad times and order only tapas, never pushing onward to paellas or the other main dishes, which are excellent but less special than the appetizers. Potato-based offerings (including a moist Spanish tortilla and salsa-topped patatas bravas) are comforting, flavorful mainstays. Delicate seafood starters like fried calamari and sauteed scallops hit just the right notes. The chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce is an express ticket to nirvana.

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Alegrias on Lombard Street offers more than 20 kinds of small plates as well as a short wine list mostly featuring selections from Spain. The restaurant is run by the Faedi Gonzalez family and has homespun warmth. Framed family photographs and Spanish travel posters adorn the walls in the two dining rooms.

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