Pulpo Wild-Caught Pulpo Spanish Octopus in Olive Oil 4.0 Oz, (5 Pack)

Had a tin of the Matiz Octopus ordered for me without knowing. I used to always get the Goya product when it used to be available. I have since ordered this product twice, and I have to say for the price, the product is outstanding. I like to put Crystal Hot Sauce in the tin with the octopus, as it gives it a great additional flavor, without killing it with spice, highly recommended!

I bought 5 cans of these to try out. I like canned seafood (tuna, salmon, anchovies) but had never tried canned octopus before. At first, I was a little skittish about opening the cans; I had tried non-canned octopus twice before but didn't really love it. These cans, however, are delicious! The octopus is meaty and hearty, with a great flavor. It reminds me of other canned seafood but with a better flavor. I find tuna really bland. I've gotten past my initial squeamishness and now I find myself wanting to keep them stocked in my cupboard all the time! I have eaten them both heated and straight from the can; you can easily substitute a can of these for any recipe calling for a can of tuna. The most recent recipe I made was a greek salad with these instead of tuna. Give these a whirl and see f you enjoy the variety and health benefits of octopus in your diet. I know I now do!

Purchased this for the spread at Thanksgiving. Having had octopus in a variety of dishes prior, I was interested what this would offer. I'll try and review. Flavor: Being packed in oil finds the fishiness come out of the meat and into the oil. It wasn't a lot but was notable. IF you like a bit of fishy, these will be completely fine, if you dont, you'll appreciate it goes away if you blot the pieces to remove the oil- which makes them pretty standard fare for octopus. Its firm, with a little give just as you'd have at a sushi restaurant. Taste is mild and normal which is nice out of a can. Size: The tin is small, and you get ~10 chunks of octopus. Some are tentacle ends, and some are rings Freshness: They came very fresh and standard packed. Even after Amazons world renowned delivery Ideas: These would be great in salads, anything with pickled treats, traditional sauces, and even home made Sushi Critiques: You dont get a lot (would be enough for 2 people if you made Sushi, or one salad) Overall no complaints! Great if you are looking for something fun to make a dish pop or for special occasions. Bit spendy if you wanted to make them a staple. I probably would buy these again if I need, but wouldn't go out of my way to source.

While not as great as fresh, it's still really good. Now that I'm not on a coast that is peppered with fresh octopus, I get the best I can. Make a WOW appetizer for a party or octopus rice for yourself. It's far too expensive to treat everyone, a lot! But I do love this octopus, the ease of serving straight from the can AND it's worth every penny!

This is the best octopus outside of a sushi bar I have ever had. Tender, succulent, and buttery. Everything you could ever want octopus to taste like, and not even remotely overpowered by the subtle olive oil. Will definitely be buying again!

The product looses its appeal when canned. I love seafood of all types, and this was good, however after the canning process, it’s texture becomes a bit soft and creamy, rather then the snappiness and bounce of what a fresh pice of octopus usually has. It tasted fine, just not the texture I’d expect.

Galicia is pulpo heaven, and I miss travels there and tasting the wonderful ways in which the Galegos prepare pulpo. I also understand that the population of pulpo off the shores of Galicia is now under threat due to climate change. So, companeros, if you cannot travel to Galicia during the pandemic, enjoy these lovely tins of octopus. The "chunks"are delectable and the olive oil is of good quality. I like to saute the octopus chunks in their own olive oil with grated garlic, flakes of red pepper, and Spanish smoked paprika. Then, you can toss this delightful mix over lentils, salad greens, or pasta of your choice. Delicious. My one reservation--each 4 oz tin only packs enough octopus for one serving. So, this brand is "un poco caro" ..... so balance quality with price... así es la vida

This is a delicious product. I'd never had it before but decided to try it since I'm eating a strict Keto / Carnivore diet and looking for more seafood products that can help me get good nutrients. These were a little pricey but I can understand why since octopi aren't as numerous as sardines or oysters. They were delicious. Definitely buying more to have on hand as a special treat.

Very tasty BUT the amount you get,well thats kinda skimpy ohh well.It was still good.