El Bulli (Surry Hills)

I had a very bad experience having Spanish tapas one time.....say about 7-8 years ago. It was a lovely meal with my then boyfriend (now husband) but I never made it home....I got to know Central public toilets a little too well......but the good thing that came out of it....I found a keeper who stood by me through the stomach cramps and had to lift me off the ground when I was doubled over in pain and force me to the loo.....too much info kids??

So 7-8 years later I had heard so much about El Bulli and it was only down the road from where I work, I was eager to try Spanish tapas again.

Complimentary bread with aioli

Pineapple and Guava juice ($4.50)

Vegetarian Albondigas de Paella - seasonal vegetables rolled with paella rice, crumbed, fried & drizzled with allioli ($14.50)

The vegetable paella ball innards

Patatas El Bulli - deep fried chat potatoes served with emulsion of fritas & bravas dressing ($10.50)

This was my favourite dish

Chorizo a la Sidra - crispy panfried chorizo & spanish onion in a cider glaze ($14.50)

Pinchitos de Pollo - skewered chicken marinated in chimichurri topped with fresh lemon ($13.50)

Ensalada Iberica - baby cos tossed with garden radish, cucumber, capsicum & shaved manchego cheese drizzled in olive oil & a spanish sherry vinaigrette ($13.50)

Churros - donut fingers rolled in cinnamon sugar, with dulce de leche (caramel), whipped cream & strawberries ($13.50)

Tapas can be fairly expensive. You can order a big variety, but the portions seem really small. But I really enjoyed it. And I thought at first I wouldn't be full but by the end I was totally stuffed and very satisfied. After such a good experience, I'd definitely go to have Spanish tapas again, no way will I wait another 7-8 years till the next time!