Looooove this place. If you want to have the best time and eat the best food in town, Tin Marin is the place to go to. Good environment and friendly staff. Definitely recommend this place. The drinks are amazing!!!

I have been coming here off and on for years. This place has always been great, with good food, good music, and great vibes. It's a nice place to bring a date; this place is casual yet has a romantic setting. - @iamselfpaid2

I came here because a close friend recommended it. It exceeded my expectations! From the moment we entered the staff was so kind and funny. Junior was our server and he was great! The live performance was entertaining and the food was AMAZING. It was such a great vibe, I can’t wait to come again.

Great food and drinks! Very friendly and attentive staff, we had a great time! Lovely background music, should have ask for their playlist...

Love love love!!! The food was AMAZING!! I kind of over ordered thinking the plates would be smaller but the portions were significant and the food so flavorful! The place was packed and service was EXCELLENT! Our server attentive and everything arrived at our table in a timely manner. Will definitely be back!

Wow, what a place!! the atmosphere is amazing and the sangria was second to none. Great place for happy hour appetizers are very filling and prices are decent.

Went for early dinner yesterday. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was also nice with older people going there seemingly after work. We ordered Coca Tin Marin and Tostones Ibericos for appetizers. The tostones were good. Now the real highlight was the Paella, simply amazing! Creamy and so tasty. We also had the chicken breast with Yucca mash, really good. Recommended if you’re ever in the area. My spending rate is because it was three adults and we all had several drinks.

I came here for restaurant week. It has been a place where I've wanted to try but never got to! This place did not disappoint. The ambiance, the staff, the food, and the drinks were all amazing! It was extremely busy, however the staff was really attentive. Me and my mother had a wonderful experience and Danielle our waitress was amazing! I almost forgot the dessert is the best I've had in Riverdale! I look forward to more dinner dates with my mother. <3 Thank you

Great tapas spot. Food, drink, staff and atmosphere is amazing.

Always have a great time! Food is delicious and service is awesome. Tres Leches is delicious. So is the flan. There is no bad choice on the menu. I usually get the salmon with white or yellow rice and black beans. My drink of choice is red sangria.An undiscovered gem in The Bronx (well, not after this review..LOL).

Been here many-many times ..with my family and friends. Love they mojito! Food delicious! My son favorite here the octopus. I love the creamy shrimp. We tried the menu ,you can’t go wrong with anything. Evening little candlelight middle of the table very cozy what else do you need on those summer nights ? You can seat inside or outside. Weekend very busy, I like to go during the week when it’s not too loud.

First time going here and I fell in love with this place. Sunday at 9pm my husband and I wanted a late night snack and drinks around the neighborhood. The food, drinks, service, and live music was perfect. We only ordered appetizers: Pastelitos of chicken and mozzarella, Croquetas de pescado , Tostones iberico, and Datiles. Our favorite for sure were the Croquetas and Datiles. I never tasted something so good as the Datiles, which are dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon. It was a tasting experience of sweet and savory. I would definitely come back just for those lol. Also, we had the drink "Un Sandy", it doesn't have sugar, perfect to taste the lime and mint. Oh, and the bread & oil they give in the beginning is divineeee! Our experience here was awesome. Thank you so much.

Tin Marín has always been a gem, especially for those who love tapas and Latin/Mediterranean influences with a seafood twist. And now with the expansion, you can expect more live music and entertainment. Whether it’s date night, family dinner, or gathering with friends, the place now has more room, more flavors, and more comfort without losing any of its character.

I love a restaurant with good music and ambiance! Tin Marin is just that! The food is always delicious, though I do wish there were more vegetarian dishes. The drinks are very tasty, highly recommended the Sangrias!

The weather was nearing 100° & after canvassing the neighborhood for potential new homes we decided to stop by this gem & grab a bite & drinks. We ordered a couple appetizers, the pastelitos & the fish croquettes. While waiting our waitress brings out bread with seasoned oil which was pretty good. The appetizers arrived shortly after & were pretty good. For our main dish we ordered the salmon dish along with the chicken breast with yucca mash. Whomever is whipping up the sauces is a culinary genius, both plates were delicious! We enjoyed a couple sangria's (also pretty good) as well & capped the evening off with a dessert. Whether we move to this neighborhood or not, we will definitely be back. Especially on one of the nights with live music.

An awesome place to hangout!is just perfect!,great selection of music,menu is complete ,food is delicious and fresh,staff is very professional and friendly,ambience is super cozy ,the only thing that I didn’t like was that my Carpaccio was thick but it was delicious indeed,sure will recommend this place to everybody and for sure will be going back soon,keep it up!,great work🙂❤️

This might be only spot people go to in the Riverdale area for great food, music and atmosphere. Though it can get a little too busy at times, the food is always good! I highly recommend getting the muscles cooked in white wine sauce! The portion is good and goes great with the complementary bread plate given to everybody upon arrival. Being that this is a tapas spot don't expect huge portions with most of the dishes. If you're really hungry then if recommend choosing a main course like the whole fish plate. As for drinks they have the standard beers and wines with a few selections from Spain which I was happy with being that this is a tapas spot. Estrella is the beer of choice which most of Barcelona locals would drink. Or get a pitcher of sangria if you wanna get a little cheesy with your friends. Major tip, if you're going on a weekend be sure to RSVP a table to reduce your waiting time. Also I think Tuesdays or Wednesdays they have live music but double check to make sure.

Great food and service, nice music and atmosphere. Open outdoor seating available

+2

Our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food is always so delicious and we always feel so comfortable dining in with our twins and toddler (aka chaos). Waiters and manager are always so friendly and helpful.

The staff at Tin Marín is very welcoming and friendly. The food is delish, everything from the tapas to the main dishes. The ceviche is to die for! Meatballs are amazing! Lamb chops over mashed yucca is my favorite! This restaurant is great for date night, girls night out or just because. Highly recommend!

What an amazing experience. Food was just on point of flavor and texture. Great variety of drinks. Staff was kind and friendly. Live music was an excellent touch! Can’t wait to come back and do it all over again 🫶🏽

We planned our date night last minute but were looking for low key, relaxed style for some good grinds as we say in Hawaii! We were delighted to find some amazing live music as well. The energy and vibes were wonderful - we would definitely go back. My arugula and beet salad was on POINT!! So delicious - Thank you for an amazing evening

Very nice to take someone you would love to impress. The staff is attentive to all your needs from the moment you walk in up till the moment you are leaving. The atmosphere gives you a feeling of home as you mingle with other patrons. Will Definitely be back.

I've been coming here for quite a bit. The food was delicious and drinks was on point. Our server was very friendly and so sweet. Never a dull moment.

This is my favorite restaurant in Riverdale. The staff is always so nice and I’ve never had a bad dish. Exceptional wine selection, good music, fun vibe later in the evening, and exceptional food. Definitely worth a visit even if you don’t live in the area.

The churrasco….the Paloma Cocktail….the maduros…the veggies…the salmon…the live music. A Saturday evening to remember.

"Tin Marin in the Bronx is a true gem - a restaurant where everybody knows your name and feels like home. The food is delicious, and the ambience is a perfect blend of festive and romantic, especially when the talented performers take the stage and transport you to another era with their soulful melodies. The drinks are expertly crafted, and the staff is friendly and accommodating, making you feel like family. While parking can be a bit of a challenge, it's well worth the risk to experience the warmth and charm of this wonderful restaurant. If you're looking for a spot that will make you feel like you're part of the family, look no further than Tin Marin - you'll feel right at home!"

Amazing food! Nice little spot wasn't crowded on a Thursday night. They also make good drinks. Will definitely go back.

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Everytime I have someone to take out this is the place. There hasn't been one time I've been there that the food is not on point. My favorite is French chicken with mashed yuca. Their salmon is also delicious. Service is also great. From all the times I have been there I never had a complaint. By the way they got live music!

Very sweet space, classy & beautiful atmosphere. Great food & portions, drinks measured nicely; I went with a classic espresso martini light baileys… I will definitely will be going back soon to try other dish’s and drinks…. & to my lovely ladies Sandy & Daniel I loooove you!

We went to this establishment, wanting to try something new. The place had a great atmosphere, the waitstaff was good and attentive. We ordered from the manu. That was simple and understandable.The food came out on time with out any issues. The steak was very good, the appetizers was the right proportions..and service was overall good..we will return..the only issue is the slope and the seating outside.. it is hard not to think your about to fall if you sit back and relax in your chair , just me personally.. sit inside if your a big size person if your concern about this..

+6

An exquisite 👌 spot to enjoy great food, live band music, austetics and the overall experience. Parking can be very challenging after 8 pm!

Went here for the first time last night to celebrate my best friends birthday and boy did we enjoy! The service was friendly and honest! (Our served was honest about recommendations which we so appreciated) everything was delicious! The drinks and live music made for a full experience. I will definitely be back soon! Thank you guys! Also without even asking they made sure to add a candle to my friends dessert for me to sing! Great time!

I have been here multiple times. With friends and also with my family of four. The service is excellent, the food is always fresh and delish, and the drinks are delicious. Will come back….

We love going to Tin Marin with the family. The drinks and the food are really good and the staff really nice. They also always have great music!

Good cozy place to relax and have some good drinks and dinner. When ever there is live music is even better. Waiter was friendly and attentive, even though the place was packed. If you want to enjoy some live music and have a relax time this is a good place.

+1

Tin Martin is hands down the best, most fun restaurant in the Kingsbridge/Riverdale area! We had the melt in your mouth lamb chops and delectable white fish croquettas plus churasco skirt steak alongside Pinot Grigio and Malbec. Even the bread was good. The atmosphere is lovely and fun. Great crowd. Great music, sometimes live. Sit inside or out. Highly recommended!

Great happy hour and the Tapas are good.

Overall rating: 4.9 Completely worth the trip to the bronx. I stumbled here after visiting one of the nearest gardens & the food was soo good. We got a pitcher of the sangria which I don’t think was totally worth it. It was good but not as strong as I wanted. But the food was amazing. I went with a friend and here’s what we ordered: - Caprese ensaladas: 5/5 absolutely amazing - Papas Bravas: 6/5 sooo good - Chuletitas de Cordero: 6/5 I would come back just for this

I have been a long time fan of Tin Marín’s, their new space is amazing, same great vibe and the food! The food is so good. We had a great time, ambience, live music, food and service, all top notch.

Stumbled onto this amazing treasure of delicious food, great vibes, superb service and the arts. Have already been back several times and i have to say i found my favorite local restaurant. Great wine, food and live music…what more could you ask for? The owner should pat himself in the back.

Always a great experience. Food is great, drinks are better! Would love for them to expand their menu.

Delicious service. Lovely vibe. The bacalao and yucca dish was heavenly! Everything else was on-point, from the perfectly made tostones, the coca/flatbread, the bacon-wrapped, Bleu cheese-stuffed dates, cabbage/potato/chorizo soup.

+2

. Pros: (+) Excellent tapas (+) Grilled octopus is a must! (+) Outdoor seating (+) Seasoned olive oil with the complimentary bread was delicious (+) Great food presentation (+) Clean bathroom Cons: (-) The tapas are pricey (-) Night time, the music is too loud...hard to have a conversation

+3

I absolutely love Tin Marin, I always get the best service, great food and even greater drinks! They had live performance today which is always a great treat. The Paella is my favorite for appetizers I recommend the mofongitos and setas , I personally love the lava cake and ice cream for dessert!! All the drinks are great I like the suavemente if you want something fun and not “too” different Rubia makes dope cocktails 10/10 recommend

I’ve been here so many times and it is my favorite restaurant in The Bronx. Point blank period. The service is great, the food is awesome and affordable. It’s a vibe always. Love love love will be coming back soon.

Arrived to have dinner, the place was busy both bar and tables. The service was good, the food excellent. I would recommend to get their early. They also have live music on Fridays.

The best. The food kicks. The staff is sweet. And the atmosphere is always lively. Fav spot

This place is amazing. They had live Latin music from 10:30 until late. Great food and vibe. Highly recommend.

Great tapas; decent wine list. A little too loud

Really great place, amazing! People, music, food and drinks was exceptional and I'll definitely return. Excited to try more next time! Check out more great spots in NY on IG @JadaExploresAll

I am a customer of Tin Marin since they opened, over 10 years ago. They were a smaller place before but the atmosphere remained the same, fun and family oriented. You will see the owner on the floor cleaning tables, assisting as well. I celebrated my daughter's birthday here. When I want to listen to live music, have una buena carne termino medio, and the best tempranillo🍷in town, I drive to Tin Marin. The location is a perfect one as well. Bring your family, kids or a date ❤️ to Tin Marin; You will have an incredible experience. Te veo en Tin Marin! Have fun!!! Ah and bring your dancing shoes!!! 💃 🕺 THANK YOU TIN MARIN.

Amazing experience! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Everything came out quickly and fresh. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to and recommending to friends!

I went there on a Sunday night to listen to live music from Dominican artists Faustino, and was surprised to find a latino place in the Bronx that is promoting and providing a space for new and experimental artists to perform. Part of Faustino’s performance consisted in having a visual artist (Gabriel ‘Garuma’) making art live and drawing portraits of people on site. Very cool! Oh and the food… Delicious! I had the chuletas de cordero, el caldo gallego and tostones ibéricos. 10/10! Friendly environment for everyone.

One of my favorite places in the Bronx. Has sweet staff members that are willing to answer questions and always have a smile on their face. The tapas are top notch and they have an amazing cocktail menu. Great for a low key date night.

Queen Ise

This is such an awesome place to come and hang out. The food is amazing the team here is so nice, it feels like visiting family and the ambiance it perfect for all occasions. I would definitely recommend this spot for any occasion. The live music on Saturday's is such a nice added addition to an already warm welcoming place. Food is always good.

Colette Hebert

Love Tin Marín! I always have a great experience here. Tonight, I had a pineapple juice, bread and oil, meatballs, caprese salad, plantains and the empanadas. Everything was delicious. And we loved it. We stopped in for dinner on a Sunday, and there was plenty of seating available. Tin Marín was very cozy and nicely decorated for the holidays. I can’t wait to stop back in and try more of their options. The spices they use and the sauces are delicious and complete each dish. The service was great too! I highly recommend this spot!

+8

Eulalie parker

The food was amazing I wish I took a picture of my dessert and the restaurant was a vibe it was packed and the service was great and the decor was everything down to the ceiling definitely worth the travel

Natalia Garcia

Best strawberry mojito I’ve had in a decade!!! Bacon wrapped dates with blue cheese amazing! Nice decor. Great service. Will be a staple.

Kenneth Wong

Stopped by Tin Marin Tapas Bar for an early solo dinner around 6pm and opted for one of the outdoor tables. The al fresco setup was charming—relaxed, street-facing, and perfect for people-watching as the day softened into evening. Service started a bit slow when it came to taking the order, but once things got going, everything else was smooth. The staff were friendly, and the food came out impressively quick. They were also easygoing and efficient when I asked to pack up what I couldn’t finish—no fuss at all. The meal itself was satisfying. I started with a refreshing shrimp ceviche, bright with lime, cherry tomatoes, and creamy slices of avocado. The steamed mussels in a light broth were plump and aromatic—comforting but not heavy. A glass of sangria, chilled and fruity, rounded out the meal nicely, especially with the side of rustic bread and olive oil. Inside, the décor had personality—wine racks, vintage chandeliers, warm lighting, and a bold flamenco mural—but sitting outside gave me space and quiet to unwind. A solid choice in Riverdale for a solo unwind or casual catch-up. I’d return, especially for the ceviche and the easygoing vibe.

+11

Odaliz Vasquez

We did the Tapas with drinks this time. But everything I've had each time I visit is delicious! Very clean place, friendly and accommodating staff. I was feeling the last lingering symptoms of my latest vertigo episode and my friends were having drinks. The server recommended a mocktail and it was delicious!

J Mera

"Great place! The food was amazing, the music and vibe were on point. Maria the bartender was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!"

M S

We stopped by Tin Marín, for the first time, for coffee and desserts, just desserts. At first we thought that we would not be accommodated, but learned otherwise. The host was gracious and prompt. Our server, Danielle, was very pleasant and accommodating, We were surprised to learn that they do not serve coffee at Tin Marín. Very surprised. I had a glass of port and not one of the desserts that I wanted on hand. The tres leches, we’re told, is phenomenal. Didn’t get to prove that at all. The churro was delightfully tasty and freshly made. The flan was light and delicious and I totally devoured it. We will return. TBC..

+1

Chris Jack

I had a great experience at Tin Marín Tapas in Riverdale. From the start, the staff was wonderful—attentive without being intrusive. One detail I really appreciated was how they naturally replaced our utensils after the appetizers, a small but thoughtful touch. Speaking of appetizers, we had the CHULETITAS DE CORDERO (lamb chops with truffle cilantro mashed yuca and red wine reduction). The texture was perfect, and they were cooked just right (I got them medium). My only minor gripe was that I expected maybe three or four chops instead of two, but since it's an appetizer, I get it. For the main course, we split the PAELLA DE MARISCOS (Spanish saffron rice with clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, and white fish). It takes about 35 minutes to prepare, but it was worth the wait. The portion was generous—we even had leftovers to take home, which made up for the smaller lamb portion. Flavor-wise, everything was on point. A surprise highlight of the night was the live performance after 11 PM (I went on a Saturday). We didn’t expect it, but it definitely set the mood—even if it meant we had to pause our conversation! Also, my dining partner had the passion fruit mojito, and she loved it. Overall, this place is a definite win. Great food, solid service, and a lively atmosphere. I’d absolutely recommend it and would come back. 5 stars!

+6

Amy McKinstry

I have been here many times and it is always amazing! The food is delicious and their happy hour is top tier. The patatas bravas, steak and salmon are my favorite dishes.

+4

Emily

I had a cozy experience at this restaurant. I stopped by for happy hour and started with their sangria, adding a mango flavor☺️💛 Then, I followed the bartender's recommendation and tried the passion fruit addition, which was really good😌. For my meal, I went with the seafood Suquet, paired with a side of rice and beans. It was amazing🙌🏽

Christian Rodriguez

Delicious food and adult atmosphere. Fits nicely into the neighborhood. Service was attentive and staff courteous. Food comes out quickly and served by the entire team. Amazing how busy they were and how quick the food was being served. Definitely worth visiting if in the area. The empanadas were my least favorite. Meatballs were extremely flavorful and moist.

Chrystal Tyler

I love dining around the neighborhood and this is one of my top three. They have live music on the weekends. We generally come for an early dinner after work. We’ve literally tried everything on the menu and its delicious any authentic. I leave a little tipsy definitely happy and insanely stuffed with decadent food…

+2

Wildary C

Service was excellent!! We came here to celebrate my mom’s birthday. The ambiance was very intimate, at the same time very loud and live. The waiters and all staff were extremely polite, friendly, professional, it was perfect!!! There was a gentleman that seemed like the owner or manager, that made us feel welcomed right away and like we were long long friends. Food was excellent, I really didn’t expect all plates to be so delicious. Every plate was made from perfection, starters and entrees as well. Dessert was even better than the food and that says a lot!!! I really enjoyed my time here. Although there was a long wait, (cause they were not really making reservations, it was a first come first serve kind of system), we NEVER felt rushed to empty our tables. We finished eating and drinking and stayed for the live band for about an hour more, and they never suggested we had to leave or brought the bill like they do at some other places. And believe me, as soon as we decided to leave, someone was already standing up next to the tables we had so that they could sit.

+5

It's a great food, great music and great vibe. The music however was too loud to have a conversation without shouting. I would go if you plan to eat good but not to talk much to your date or friends. The place is also small so there's usually a wait. The good thing is they don't rush you after you're seated.

Amazing food and drinks, great atmosphere and service. If you can score a table outside on a nice day it's a win.

The food was tasty great vibes inside to bad i had to sit outside alllll the way in the back 😕I had asked to sit inside once a spot was available so i could enjoy the ambiance and live band but that never happened .Still had a decent time and the staff was friendly.

Newly expanded and certainly busy. That night there were not enough waiters, but they were certainly working as best they could. Food was prety good, maybe not hot, but I would go back and try more dishes.

Very delicious!!! Lots of good options. Docked a star only because I wish there was more carbs to soak up the sauce on shrimps & mushrooms ✨

Ambiance was very nice, and music wasn’t overly loud. We sat at the bar, which had hooks underneath for bags and outlets (nice touch!) I ordered the Coca Tin Marin, Tostones Ibericos, and a red sangria. The tapas were yummy and the servings were filling enough for one person. I didn’t love the sangria, it wasn’t very fruity and tasted mostly of watery alcohol. All in all I wouldn’t mind going back. (PS, water your plants! Poor things are dying 🥲)

Ugo Chiulli

Since they expanded their restaurant, this was my first visit. Our waitress was excellent and friendly. Food was great The new space, while get nice looking, was very noisy. Also, food took quite a while to arrive... Although the waitress was very attentive and offered to refill our drinks. (They did explain they were "down a person" in the kitchen...so perhaps this explain some). Since I've been there many times prior to expansion, I'd return another time to see if things changed.

Katherine Acosta

A great go-to spot! Good food, cute aesthetic, great service, and delicious cocktails. The mofonguitos are always a hit. Love the variety of tapas—perfect for sharing. Highly recommend!

Señora Juarez

Everything was great especially the restaurant week menu. Great food portions. My drink was different tasting but nice. The seating area is very tight and very loud when crowded. Can't hear the poison next you loud . I wouldn't come back during crowded hours. It's dark there as well, which I don't mind, hence the dark pictures.

The place itself is nice, and the bartenders were amazing—friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the manager/owner left a bad impression. He was rude and dismissive, more focused on drinking his shot and beer than on taking care of customers.

Found this little place in Riverdale.. the cod with yucca was something out of this world. The owner’s mother makes this dish. The streak was how I like it. Medium rare. Enjoyed the pastelitos, and the mofonguito of shrimp. The presidente beer was nice and cold.

+3

Food and the ambiance are excellent, but the music was extremely loud, so much that I couldn’t even understand what my friend was saying right in front of me. The singer with the guitar gave me a severe headache. This place is not a club, so I would strongly recommend lowering the volume for a more enjoyable experience.

Carlos Encalada

Recently took my family for dinner to this location. We were three individuals and were looking forward to experiencing a nice evening out. The venue is clean and the decor very pleasant to the eyes. However, at a certain time during the later afternoon/early evening, the lights were significantly dimmed making it a bit difficult to see what one was actually eating. Not sure if this is a cost cutting measure. The food from start to finish was generally very good. However, the Caldo Gallego was rather bland, but then, this isn't a restaurant with focus on Spanish cuisine. But I expected a little more taste. The main dishes were excellent - churrasco and filet mignon. They were seasoned just right and fresh!!! The desserts were also nicely made. Seems like any choice of dessert is a good choice. But, and this a huge but, and be forewarned. The wait time is excessive. We were a party of three and it took us more than 2 1/2 to complete our dinner. The drinks took about 20+ minutes to arrive. The appetizers took more than half an hour to arrive. The entrees took almost an hour to arrive. And the desserts took about half an hour to arrive. I inquired from our waitress regarding the wait time for the food and she replied that the kitchen is limited in size and that perhaps the wait time is not what we were accustomed to. It appears that the restaurant expanded its interior but expansion of the kitchen did not take place. A very nice restaurant with mostly very good cuisine. However, don't arrive too hungry or you'll be sorry.

Food is excellent, service is good, but the live music is so incredibly loud, it ruined my entire experience.

The food is good, I didn't enjoy the atmosphere, people speak too loud and even if you don't want you can hear their conversations, I took my food to go as my ears were hurting., probably is good idea to seat outside.

Jason McDermott

Unttentive greeters, cold, like out of the fridge bread. Handling fee whatever the heck that is, why on earth put an arbitrary fee on everyone's bill? Just charge more from the begining and you won't have any complaints the stupidity. Execution not good. 2 stars. The ignorant sarcastic response to this post is indicative of an entitled restaurant owner or poor management. No wonder when I sit down at a restaurant that never greeted me at the door and provided slow inattentive service actually had more people working there then dining. As far as your garbage 3% fee you thought important to announce was legal I'll remind you that not paying your taxes is illegal but I'm sure you report all your cash transactions. Ripping an additional 3% off card paying customers is dishonest and shameful. I hope you're not doing it to debit card users or taking s profit from the fee that would be illegal. Your aim is clearly terrible and next time remove the bread form the freezer for 10 minutes before you put it at someone's table and you won't get cold reviews of your retirement plan.

Bread was stale which took half an hour to arrive. Never refilled our water, didn't pay attention to us signaling we were ready for the check. Just terrible

I came in on Monday night with my girlfriend for some tapas. We ordered the dates, lamb chops, and stuffed portobellos—all of which were great. However, the langostinos (prawns) were very disappointing. For $20, we received just two extremely small prawns, which felt overpriced for the portion. After waiting around 20 minutes to speak with someone, I finally got the attention of the manager. When I politely expressed my concerns about the portion size and value, I was met with a dismissive attitude and a response that essentially amounted to, “Oh well,” before he walked away. It was disappointing, especially given the positive experiences I’ve had in the past. It also seemed like not all guests are treated equally, which made the experience feel even worse. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning—despite previously enjoying both the food and the atmosphere.

The atmosphere and energy of this place are phenomenal. I invited a friend from out of town to celebrate her birthday, and we were excited to enjoy a small celebration here. The food and drinks were delicious; however, we encountered an issue with one of the dishes. As my friend was taking a bite of the mofonguitos, she bit into a long piece of hair. This completely ruined our dinner experience. While a replacement dish was brought out, I wish the situation had been handled with more care, at the very least, having a manager come over to personally apologize. I recommend that the kitchen implement stricter protocols to prevent this from happening in the future. Just left a bad impresion and it was really embarrassing.

Edit : wrote this review 6 months ago: 12/21/25 I get a response. Maybe just maybe, had you responded when it had happened, you wouldn’t be surprised. It wasn’t even my first time at Tin Marin. So, I was also genuinely surprised by the experience. Was there last night and the experience was horrible. Our server clearly needs customer service training and POS training. It was 3 of us at a table, we all ordered a bunch of different appetisers. This is where I think POS training needs to happen, the two of us received one dish at the table throughout the whole time. By the time your dish came out, the other person was already done. Third person never received the soup they ordered. They only wanted just the soup, our server never once apologised for the delay. He’ll just pass and say “it’s coming, we are making it fresh”. After we’ve had all the food that came one person’s plate at the time, we asked for the check and we had given up waiting for that soup and the person was ok with not eating. Server demanded to know why we no longer wanted the soup. I explained we got one dish at time, mind you we were not sharing any dishes. 2 of us had finished eating 2 app that we both ordered. He told me that’s how they serve. Each person gets a plate at different times.

J D

Very deceptive. Would love to know what exactly a “handling fee” is. Would be to nice to be transparent as a company and inform your guests of charges like this. And not once the bill arrives. Food is very subpar. Cocktail was good. Would not return. Addendum: I see that you left a reply and quickly deleted it. No worries, I’ve already seen it. In response to your defense about the fee and how transparent you claim to be , you confirmed that the fee is stated on customer’s bill and also your website. I’ve went ahead and attached a screen recording of your website for your convenience. You will find that you are in noncompliance of the credit card disclosure requirements. So the fact that you would remain steadfast in lying and being deceptive with your shiesty business practices , has only cemented the fact that I will never suffer the displeasure of eating at your establishment ever again. Be best.