The tiny restaurant with the BIG punch

Cabrito, or as I would call it “food from heaven” is just one of the very small restaurants in the downtown Vancouver area. Once owned by my favourite aunt, this restaurant holds a specials place in my heart. Don’t let their small demeanour turn you away because once tried, this restaurant will magically become the top place to eat. The service is exceptional, and the food is always on time. From the moment you step in the door too the minute you leave, there is always a very positive social vibe in the atmosphere. Cabrito is a Spanish styled restaurant, which explains why you would see the magnificent mural of bull fighting on the wall. The tables and chairs are made of wood and steel, designed to feel modern rustic. Their forks and knives are very interesting because each one of them is unique with different textures, so you get a feeling in your hand and the feeling changes each time you get a new dish. The outside seating is open to the inside, but when needed can be sectioned off by an all glass garage door reading Cabrito on the front. Don’t even get me started on the food; it speaks for itself, you don’t even have to taste their scrumptious food the aroma all through the restaurant makes your taste buds tingle. The eating style of Cabrito is one of my favourites, tapas, you order a bunch of dishes and you share with everyone at your table so you get a bit of everything. My favourite dishes to order are starting with potatoes and aioli, which is pan fried jamon serrano wrapped fingerling potatoes with a garlic aioli. Then we order Escalivada, seasonal roasted vegetables topped with slightly melted Manchego cheese. Finally, we order chorizo; which is my personal favourite. There is a very large variety of food selections on Cabrito’s menu all of them authentically Spanish. It is a menu that is enjoyable for any palate. The price point of Cabrito is relatively affordable. Most of the appetizers are $5.00, but one or two dishes are $4.00. Everything else on the menu ranges from $6.00 to $15.00. These prices make this restaurant available for people will all sorts of budgets. Even though I have only been going to Cabrito for a short amount of time, just the thought of savouring their small but loud dishes makes my mouth water. Getting a chance to eat at Cabrito is remarkable from the easy going staff to the divine food. Cabrito would be my number one choice for anyone wishing for something a little different.

img_9793