Café Josélito in Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde

A spectacular place to eat, great atmosphere and the waiters are a 10/10.

Spectacular place, the people of Malaga send their regards. Perfect location, excellent food, friendly and welcoming service. You're missing out!

Most lovely workers and simple but delish comforting food👌 Perfect for when you’re craving everything all at once.

Gootfor sharing tapas, good variety of choices. However quite pricey and not as tasty as I remember from Spain

Exceptionally good service and super tasty tapas. Lovely atmosphere, staff very knowledgeable. Absolute gem of a find. Amsterdam is full of surprises and this is one of the really nice ones. Can’t wait to come back.

One of the BEST tapas I had so far! The omelette was a bit salty but in a nice way 😉 Personally, everything was perfect 👌

The tapas were very basic and underprepared. The tomato tapas were unripe. The salad and cucumber had almost no dressing. I suspect very few of the items were homemade.

We loved this place!! The decor is so charming, very cozy and welcoming. We stumbled upon it by chance and immediately wanted to go in when we saw the atmosphere inside! The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the food is delicious, and there's a great selection of tapas. I highly recommend it.

If you're passing by, don't hesitate to go in; you'll have a great time. Delicious tapas and very friendly service. Carme

It was okay, but nothing to write home about. They were swamped and did their best to find us a table, so we appreciate it! It wasn't bad! But it really wasn't great, and on top of that, it was particularly expensive... Make up your own mind, but we certainly won't be going back.

A very friendly and well-run family business in a house steeped in history. The service was very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, delivered promptly, and the portions were generous. The lemon ice cream is served in a lemon and is a rare treat!

Best alioli I’ve ever had. Thanks for a great Christmas dinner!

The photos don't do the food justice - They offer very home-cooked styled food and it feels very cozy despite being in the centre of the city. The staff were wonderful and took their time to offer recommendations knowing that we had allergies.

The food was delicious and the service was 10/10.

Yesterday we had dinner, everything was delicious! Wow, the fish soup, the stew, and the garlic meat were all very tasty. It seems they changed the kitchen staff. 👌

Delicious food, you'll feel like you're in Madrid once you step inside. Super tasty dishes and incredibly friendly staff, highly recommended!

Food was very good, except for calamaris. But overall the customer service and food was so nice and yummy! Thank you.

An absolute must visit. Have loved every minute at this beautiful restaurant. Taste sensations all over the menu. Have sat outside most evenings of our holiday in December thanks to their great heated outside seating. Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

Unexpectedly found a fantastic tapas restaurant. Great atmosphere.

The bar is very Spanish, and you feel comfortable with people who understand you right away. That said, with those coffee prices in Spain, it would last two days 😅 I'm giving it three stars because those prices really hurt my wallet.

Perfect spot for a few Mahou beers and a bite to eat. Aurora's service and friendliness were exceptional. Highly recommended.

Delicious tapas!! We were impressed 👏

For a Spanish place. The coffee was weak. Nothing like the Spanish coffee I drank a few days before.

A very nice and cozy family business! Greetings from Burgos from Peter and Tessa

The food was delicious, but the way customers are treated needs to change. There's a very rude waitress who pushes, throws plates on the table, and seems unmotivated. She walks right past you without doing her job. I find her behavior and the service appalling. I go there to be served, not to have a bad experience. Otherwise, everything was great.

Garlic lamb, gambas, asparagus, tortillas,.. we enjoyed our dinner too much, hoping to come back again🥰

Nice place to eat and have a beer and the food is also delicious 😁

Amazing, all round everyone and everything was brilliant.

Best place to have a cup of tea, a bowl of fish stew and watch the world go by

Love this restaurant! Love its decor, food, music, service, and everything! The sauces are all dancing on my tastebuds, and matched delicately with the food itself. We tried Sangria and A Taste of Sevilla. Both are good but the latter is even better. We also had a nice little chat with David the owner. I highly recommend this place.

Brilliant staff, great atmosphere and great food and drinks. Can’t go wrong coming here it’s the best place we went to in Amsterdam. We went to all clubs and this place beats it all.

Very tasty, friendly and attentive service, we'll be back :))

An interesting place to relax and grab a snack. The patatas bravas are excellent, but the shrimp are a bit overdone. Overall, a nice urban atmosphere.

Absolutely fantastic. Great service and amazing food. Wish we'd have stayed longer so we could come back again! My favourite meal in Amsterdam

Great restaurant, delicious food and a great atmosphere

Stunning food and lovely cosy place. If you love tapas come here!!

Today we all ate this delicious cardereta, the grilled cuttlefish is delicious 😋

Waitress was rude and grumpy, the table was sticky not cleaned, food was lovely and a 1 Ltr of sangria helped.

Nice tapas bar in the city. Lively atmosphere, food and drinks are OK.

Excellent food and service in the center of Amsterdam. Very good tapas.

Delicious Spanish tapas at fair prices in a good location

The food was delicious and flavorful.

Great vibes at this restaurant. We asked the waiter what croquetas he would recommend. He said the jamon, and it did not disappoint. We could have easily eaten 15 of those. We also had the lamb and potatoes which were equally as tasty. All in all, great value for money and great service. Plus, I think the fact that the staff speak Spanish as well adds to the feel of authenticity to the place. We would happily eat here again and recommend it to others.

Found this restaurant while wandering around our first night. The food and then wine were fantastic and the servers were so nice and accommodating! Absolutely would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Amsterdam!

The food was great, the service fast and very attentive. The waiters are very friendly, and the owners are very welcoming. They were very attentive to us from the beginning to the end. It's a blessing to have found a place with such high-quality Spanish food and where the entire staff speaks Spanish. Thank you very much.

The stars say it all; I'll definitely be back. Viva Espanha XXX.

The food is good!! It's served really quickly and cleared away quickly, which is quite touristy in that respect! The food is still delicious, but unfortunately, it doesn't have the same old atmosphere anymore.

While searching for tapas in Amsterdam, we found this location, and so glad we did! Service was good food was excellent atmosphere was pleasant. If you’re into tapas, I highly recommend.

I ate today and the food was good and the service was in Spanish and very friendly.

Nice, friendly staff - including a cat! Surprisingly popular given its location, a little off the bitten track. Update Aug 2025 - went again and the place is still very nice, family-run, with friendly staff, very good, authentic Spanish food, and a relaxed vibe.

Very good range of gluten free choices on the menu, all clearly marked.

very Spanish, very tasty and highly recommended

I was recently in Amsterdam, and Joselito is a must-stop for a truly homey experience. A good, affordable place to eat well in Amsterdam, with a charming and attentive staff. A 10/10!

More than 60 varieties of tapas of all kinds. Excellent cuisine, very friendly service, and reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

service was great just a wee cramped.

A place to eat well, good value for money.

Cozy, delicious, and affordable too. Top!

The food is good but the portions are small.

Lovely little tapa's place. Very attentive, friendly staff made my wife and I feel at home on their patio for our last dinner in Amsterdam before flying home to the states...

Great service and authentic Spanish tapas

Authentic tapas restaurant. We sat outside on the patio and watched as the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam went by. All the food we ordered was so tasty and make sure get some of the aioli, oh my God.

A great discovery during our stay in Amsterdam. It's a shame we found it late and only managed to stay for two nights. The food was great, the atmosphere wonderful, and the staff impressive. Highly recommended.

Food, Service, and Atmosphere were great! Location is perfect to sit outside on the street corner and enjoy the evening!

Very cozy and pleasant atmosphere. Beautiful interior and good music. The people are friendly. And the food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

Excellent service. The food arrives at your table piping hot, and the prices are reasonable.

Amazing and quick service from Kevin and Christian. They speak English, Spanish and Nederland, we went for some drinks and the staff are very friendly. I would recommend for sure 👍🏻

You can feel the home cooking. Excellent tapas, fast service. Must try: Spanish chicken and bacon-wrapped dates.

Close to Amsterdam Central Station, it's full of tourists. The service is Spanish, and the food (tapas) is authentic.

Fav tapas place ever, so authentic Spanish🇪🇸 the best food & service. Must visit in Amsterdam⭐️

SERIOUSLY the best of the best tapas in Amsterdam, can’t wait to visit again. Staff is Spanish and so warm hearted. Always feels like I’m on a holiday in Spain when I’m there.

I'm Spanish, so don't expect much: canned meatballs, bravas (fried meatballs) unlike anything you'd find in Spain. The service was friendly and the prices were reasonable.

Nice place by the canal for a cold beer.

We were in Amsterdam for several days and we really liked the waiters' recommendations about the girls, for example, the lamb stew, it was delicious... We liked it so much that we came back for it several times.

Overall, the food is delicious, although a bit sparse, but we have to remember that these are tapas. The sangria is expensive, but worth it. On our last day, even though we arrived 10 minutes before closing time, they refused to serve us for dinner because the kitchen was closed, and one of the tables had just been served. A shame.

A wonderful stop for tourists in Amsterdam!! My family and I needed a cappuccino, and there's a hi-fi system for lost tourists! 😁 Great service. Kind and polite! I recommend it!!!

Such good Food and very friendly Stuff

In the heart of Amsterdam. Exquisite service, Spanish waiters, good and varied food, and spectacular prices. Four portions, two serranías, five beers, one cola, two gin and tonics, and a Johnny Walter Black Label, 98 euros.

Table service was fine, and the drinks were at the right temperature. However, be careful when it comes to paying. The staff refused to split the bill without giving any explanation, which can be quite inconvenient if you're in a group or even just two people

Authentic and high quality tapas from Spain, it really felt like home! Service was superb by our waiter Christian, truly recommended!

I came with my friends for coffee, and we ended up leaving after dinner. The service was excellent (thanks, Christian, for all the recommendations and your attention!), the drinks were exquisite, and the tapas were delicious. We couldn't stay longer because we missed our flight home. A highly recommended restaurant!

This is probably one of the best tapas restaurants I’ve ever been to. The food is great and the service is nice and humerous. I totally recommend coming here.

Spent way too much money on sangria but we had a brilliant time whiling away the afternoon

The restaurant is very good. Recommended! Especially the lamb casserole. Very friendly staff!

Excellent tapas bar with great food. Unfortunately, at first glance, it looks like a tourist trap. The menus definitely need updating. Large, foiled menus are otherwise off-putting. I only went there on a personal recommendation and was prepared for the worst. But the food is truly fantastic. The selection is extensive, and everything we ordered tasted good. The prices are absolutely reasonable, too. The service is polite and attentive.

The restaurant owner is super attentive; they don't charge for the bread, and the waiters are very attentive. The potato omelet is extraordinary. And it's affordable. I highly recommend it if you want to eat the usual. Spanish food, and they have food for people with celiac disease. It's marked on the menu, which is much appreciated!

Four of us went to the restaurant in the evening. The tapas were excellent, the staff was very friendly, and the value for money was excellent.

A German family who had already visited us took us there, and we were amazed by this tapas bar in Amsterdam. It was delicious and just like in Spain. We ordered chorizo, garlic shrimp, calamari, and patatas bravas. They served us with aioli and warm bread rolls, freshly made and very good. We also ordered cuttlefish, but I don't recommend it because it's too small and very expensive. The prices for tapas aren't the same as in Spain—a bit high—but it's nice to eat Spanish food while spending a few days in the Netherlands. The waiters were Spanish and the service was very good. If you're in Amsterdam, we recommend a visit.

Everything was delicious!! They served us like a charm! The meatballs were divine!! A must!

We found a place in Amsterdam that felt like home. Andrés, a very friendly Spaniard, welcomed us and gave us recommendations for the city, a true local guide.

The wrong dishes were served countless times, and everything we ordered was served by mistake, and so did the table next door. In the end, the wrong bill was charged to us, with an extra charge of 20 euros.

The food came super fast (we were there around 2) and the garlic sauce made me ascend to heaven.

As a restaurant owner, I can only recommend it. Very friendly staff. The avocado sandwich was great! We ordered it again :)

This was such a nice restaurant with so authentic Spanish tapas and such a nice atmosphere that I almost felt like I was in Spain! We had Graciella as our waitress, and she was amazing. All the waiters were super nice and welcoming!

We had a nice lunch break with tapas here. Nice collection of different small dishes to share. All nicely prepared, tasty and with a nice view. Staff was kind and restrooms clean.

A small Spanish café where the tapas are excellent. The welcome is also top-notch! 😊

Not sure what has changed from my last visit, but didn't have the same impact on me. Still a nice place & would go back.

Excellent tapas, great staff and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Spanish food, excellent service, right on the edge of an Amsterdam canal. Personalized and friendly service. Good price.

Staff are so friendly and chatty, food and drink are very good, could not fault.

Pleasant bar/restaurant located right on the canals. Friendly staff. Food was good. Prices were reasonable.