Viva Espana

La Tasca
Unit C10
Windsor Royal Station
Windsor
SL4 1PJ

Star Rating: 8.5


‘So come on then where are we taking her?’ My brother Kevin sounded a little irritated over the phone. It was first thing in the morning on Mother’s Day. We had the ‘sentimental’ homemade card, the over-priced basket of flowers with un-necessary hearts and ribbons overflowing out of it. The only thing we didn’t have was anywhere to take her.
We’re not normally the ‘perfect’ children but unfortunately last year neither of us could make it back for her ‘day of appreciation’ and we decided we’d over do it as compensation for being so lousy the year before.
In the end we agreed on La Tasca. Dad’s vegetarian, so it can sometimes be a hassle finding somewhere where he can eat.
La Tasca in Windsor is based in the re-furbished Victorian station along with other restaurants and shops.
Whenever I’ve been to La Tasca in the past I’ve opted for the ‘Tapas for a Tenner’ deal (Sunday – Thursday starting at 5pm) where you can have as much Tapas as you like for £10. I’ve found though, that this deal only works in places that aren’t in central London.
La Tasca also has lunch deals for £5 in the week. We saw posters on the pillars dotted around inviting ‘Kids to Eat Free’. Kevin quite rightly pointed out ‘amazing idea - but how many children do you know that would prefer eating as much paella and Chirizo sausage over burger and chips!?’ True, maybe not the best place to take your children if they are fussy, but amazing if they aren't, as they won't cost you a penny!

The Tapas came out quite quickly even though the staff looked rushed off their feet. It was not piping hot but still warm. Each dish is small, but when you combine it with all the other dishes you’d be surprised how full you get. Each person is advised to order between 2-3 dishes, and if every person orders different dishes then you can all share with each other - which is a nice family bonding thing to do for Mother’s Day!
Every item on the menu is tasty and slightly exotic in itself. We managed to chomp our way through Calamari, Spanish sausage, 2 types of paella, meatballs, chicken wings, Spanish potatoes, Spanish Omlette, garlic mushrooms and bread and olives. Dad was over the moon as he had a choice of 14 dishes, which is rare for vegetarians in most places.
After the meal we were all full, without being bloated, and ready for a siesta!
When the bill arrived it was only £65 for four of us, which isn’t bank breaking at all. Both my parents were impressed with our choice and insisted that we visit La Tasca again.
I think we topped Mum’s day when we offered to pay, Dad was surprised too – so was I actually… thanks Kevin for that kind but costly suggestion! We definitely made up for last year.