BARLOLA
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Spanish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-266-1122
   
160 Commonwealth Ave., 617-266-1122. This Spanish newcomer ensures authenticity with not only prime ingredients imported directly from Spain, but also a culinary staff of either Spanish origin or Spanish/Latin descent. The tapas bar also offers an array of wines and specialty drinks to accompany the tapas frias and calientes. D, Sat & SB, C.

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DALI
Location: Somerville
Cuisine: Spanish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-661-3254
   
415 Washington St., Somerville, 617-661-3254. Authentic Spanish tapas are perfect for sharing, and with at least 40 offerings on the menu it’s easy to find something for every taste—be it garlic potatoes, pork sausage with figs, roast duckling with berry sauce and saffron-battered shrimp. Entrees are also served, and it all can be washed down with a pitcher of sangria and the ubiquitous flan. D.

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TAPEO
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Spanish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-267-4799
   
266 Newbury St., 617-267-4799. This popular Back Bay cousin to Dali in Somerville offers delectable, authentic tapas in a glorious Newbury Street setting, complete with seasonal patio dining for prime people-watching as you enjoy your scallops in saffron cream, lobster ravioli and sangria. D, C.

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TORO
Location: South End
Cuisine: Spanish
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-536-4400
   
1704 Washington St., 617-536-4400. Chef Ken Oringer’s Spanish restaurant aims for a highly social dining experience. The seating is a series of communal tables and the small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes—such as salt cod fritters, rainbow beet salad and salty fried chili peppers—blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. D, C.

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