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Junction, Paso Robles, CA

Junction

4.4
4.4
257 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The menu & dining experience at Junction are unique to owner's, Chef Nick and Ingrid's Spanish, Cuban & Mexican heritage and experiences of the Spanish-speaking world. Located just south of downtown Paso Robles at the Historical Train Depot, come join us Thur - Mon for Dinner, Lunch & Brunch (Sat & Sun only). We have indoor & patio seating (weather permitting & dog-friendly) & off-street parking. Our Dinner Menu includes seasonal Specials & pairs with our curated selection of Spanish & local wines, cava (sparkling) & draft beers, & winebar cocktails, sangrias & mocktails. Dinner tapas feature Spanish cheeses & charcuterie, salads, grilled meats & fresh seafood. Savor Classic Spanish tapas, including our savory empanadas, and Fideuá & Paellas for two, for dinner or lunch, that also features salads, sandwiches & bowls. Starting February 11, on Tuesday & Wednesday, come back for our pop-up dinner experience, Mexico Ancestral, serving authentic, regional Mexican cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Location
    710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858
  • Phone number
    (805) 221-5865
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:00 Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Holguin

Experiences

  • Mexico Ancestral @Junction

    Multiple dates available
    Come experience the magic of ancient Mexican dishes at our limited-time-only, pop-up restaurant led by Junction staff cook, Chef Diego. The menu represents a style of Mexican cooking that incorporates the meticulous preparation and refined techniques of haute cuisine with traditional Mexican ingredients and flavors. The dishes are flavorful but not spicy; but for those that like it hot, ask for the house salsa.
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Menu

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What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Innovative

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Healthy

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Junction offers a delightful culinary experience with a Latin-inspired menu, "delicious" tapas, and exceptional paella. The "wonderful" setting, "engaging" staff, and "great" Spanish wine selection create an inviting atmosphere. Though service can occasionally lag, standout dishes like the "empanadas" and "patatas bravas" ensure a memorable dining experience.

257 Reviews

  1. Marie-Claire

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. The veggie paella was good but would have been better with more veggies, and a bit small for 2 people. The mushroom appetizer was delicious and the baguette was a nice touch.

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  2. Heather

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy, convenient, close parking in front of the restaurant. Lovely setting, delightful hostess/waitress (Jackie) - very engaging, attentive, friendly & caring. Loved having a "brunch/lunch" menu of delicious choices. My husband had the hanger steak sandwich - I had the unique huevos rancheros. We loved our order... as did our friends. Be sure to check their days and hours ahead as they are not open full-time each day The two (picky IPA) guys also raved about the Wild Fields IPA beer! Latin-inspired - We'll be back!!

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  3. Steve

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paso’s best kept secret! Great place for a group so you can share all of the tapas with each other. Everything on the menu is really good from the ensaladas to the empanadas to the pinxtos to the desserts…you can’t go wrong. And they have a really good selection of Spanish wines to pair with the meal! Yvette was our server and answered all questions and made suggestions that were spot on…super polite and a lot of fun! Thanks for a memorable 72nd birthday dinner!

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  4. Kristen

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was really good, and a great wine list with affordable prices. However, I think they were stretched a little thin and service really lagged behind. We had to ask multiple times for the bill and after waiting 20 mins after requesting just got up and asked to pay at the check in area. Would have loved to score higher but was disappointed by the delays

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  5. Kiley

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food but the service was rough. The place did get packed but multiple drinks/food were forgetten and we had to ask three times for the check.

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  6. Craig

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and amazing service. So glad we found the restaurant on open table. Good and affordable wine list, too.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat on the back patio, which was great because our group wanted to chat and it wasn’t as noisy as inside, but you sit about 20 feet from a train track. You definitely stop talking when a train goes by. So while the ambiance isn’t really there, the service and food were excellent, which is what we were there for. Tapas style, we shared everything and left completely satisfied.

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  8. Ervin

    VIP

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was well prepared and had good favor. Service was prompt and atmosphere was nice. Restaurant is small and tables are close. Paella is one of the best thing on the menu as well as the octopus and empanadas. Overall it is a positive experience.

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  9. Tony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Great food and service. The seating arrangement was very tight which took away from the experience. Also no full bar, but not a detractor (just good to know before going).

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  10. Beth

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Junction on Valentine's Day and it was great to see it bustling. The staff worked incredibly hard and provided exceptional service!! Our dinner was amazing -- sangria, empanadas, wedge salad, and paella! We will be back in the future.

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FAQs

Junction offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 221-5865.

Junction is rated 4.4 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Junction

710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (805) 221-5865
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 17:00–21:00 Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00–14:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Holguin
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