Junction

4.4

260 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(805) 221-5865
Website
http://junctionpaso.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nick Holguin

Location
710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858
Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Cross street
Paso Robles Train Station Historical Depot Pine St. between 7th & 8th S
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Amtrack train & bus; Paso Robles Dial-a-Ride and Bus (Route A: Mon-Fri / Route B: Mon-Sat); RTA Route 9 Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
Junction Winemaker Tapeo Featuring MCV Wines
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 3, 2025 only
Step into Spain’s vibrant Tapeo tradition right here in Paso Robles! 🍷✨ On Thursday, April 3rd, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, we’re kicking off a month-long celebration of MCV Wines with an exclusive Tapeo event at Junction. Unlike a traditional coursed dinner, a Tapeo is a social dining experience where guests enjoy small, shareable tapas paired with exceptional wines—just like the bustling tapa bars of Barcelona and Madrid. Throughout the evening, MCV owner & winemaker Matt Villard will be pouring a curated wine flight featuring: 🍷 2023 ALV Sauvignon Blanc – Crisp & vibrant acidity 🍷 2022 1105 Red Blend – A bold, complex flagship blend 🍷 2020 Tannat – Deep fruit notes with a smooth finish Each wine is perfectly complemented by a paired, A La Carte Tapas Menu crafted by Junction Owner & Executive Chef Nick Holguin. 🥘 Scallops Béchamel – Pan-seared sea scallops, house béchamel, jamon Ibérico chip 🥟 Mushroom Gruyere Empanadas – Mighty Cap Mushrooms, gruyere & Manchego cheese, fresh herbs 🍢 Lamb Pintxo – Grilled marinated lamb skewer, mint chimichurri, celery root purée For those looking to share, Paella and Canelones will also be available, and don’t forget to finish your experience with our Chocolate Cinnamon Pot de Crème! 💥 Exclusive April Offer: Can’t make the Tapeo? No problem! Throughout April, MCV Wines will be available at Junction by the bottle. Plus, you can enjoy our Buy One, Get One Half Off Specials: On Monday, it's By the Glass and on Thursdays, By the Bottle. Reserve and prepay your wine tasting flight for $25 plus sales tax. (Any food or additional beverages can be ordered and paid for during your tasting. 🍷🔥 ¡Nos vemos en el Tapeo!

What 260 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Neighborhood gem
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Innovative
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Healthy
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Neighborhood gem
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Junction offers a vibrant Latin-inspired dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "delicious empanadas" and "fantastic paella." The friendly owners, Ingrid and Nick, ensure a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's tapas style, Spanish wines, and cozy setting make it a "hidden gem" in Paso Robles.

260 Reviews

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AmadorC
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente comida, el restaurante es muy acogedor, el servicio muy agradable.
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Dave
Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An incredible Latin experience with food. The sauces were outstanding and the service was perfect. Hats off the the chef and Nick. Thank you
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William
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A great dinner experience. Great place for a business meal. The empanadas were incredible.
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Marie-Claire
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on February 28, 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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Heather
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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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Steve
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 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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Kristen
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 17, 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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Kiley VIP
Central Coast3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 17, 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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Craig VIP
Los Angeles16 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 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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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 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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FAQs

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

Junction is rated 4.4 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

710 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446-2858

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Additional information

Cross street
Paso Robles Train Station Historical Depot Pine St. between 7th & 8th S
Neighborhood
Paso Robles
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Amtrack train & bus; Paso Robles Dial-a-Ride and Bus (Route A: Mon-Fri / Route B: Mon-Sat); RTA Route 9 Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Holguin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://junctionpaso.com/
Phone number
(805) 221-5865

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Mexico Ancestral @Junction

Junction Winemaker Tapeo Featuring MCV Wines

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What 260 people are saying

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