"The band’s forte since forming in 2001 is the serpentine, percussion-heavy, Gipsy guitar flavored rock numbers that shake hot sauce all over an Allman Brothers jam ethic."

- Michael Corcoran, Austin Statesman

"The 13-track disc isn't a departure for the band that fuses flamenco, rock, blues, salsa, cumbia, reggae, ranchera and all things ridiculously rhythmic. These guys are in super-tight, totally loose form. The twin classical guitars, the soulful vocals, the thick bass and drums section come together like black beans on white rice. When they step off the platform, drenched in sweat, the mixture of adrenaline and elation is palpable. They could do it again... and again."

- Dallas Morning News

"The members of Del Castillo wrote most of the songs on this self-titled album together in the space of one week. Maybe that’s why they have a unity and strength that makes the band’s fourth release their best yet. A balanced mix of ballads and higher-intensity tunes sung in English and Spanish, Del Castillo conveys a new level of nuance fluidity with a greater maturity in Alex Ruiz’s vocals and lyrics, particularly on the sweet love song “Little Angel.” Of course, guitarist Rick and Mark del Castillo are never less than impeccable. But it takes more than skill to pull off what they do; it takes soulfulness and you can hear it clearly on songs like “Castles,” an album highlight."

– Lynne Margolis, Texas Music Magazine

"Del Castillo frontman Alex Ruiz keeps coming back to a "rumba that kills" on leadoff cut "Boricua del Cielo," he's not kidding. Neither is this veteran Austin sextet. Its flamenco panache soothes the savage beast as effectively as a world-famous gypsy institution of Catalonian descent."

– Texas Platters

"La banda tejana de rock latino Del Castillo estará sacando su nueva placa titulada con el nombre del conjunto para el 7 de abril de este año.

Si bien el grupo se orienta a rock fusión con predominio de flamenco y rock latino, también se notan claras influencias de reggae y AOR, habiendo compartido escenario con músicos de la talla de Styx.

La banda se conforma por Rick del Castillo guitarra y voz, Mark del Castillo guitarra y voz, Alex Ruiz voz, Albert Besteiro bajo, Mike Zeoli batería y Carmelo Torres en percusión."

– Mundo Rock

"… boy are they good! The harmonies are good. The guitar playing is just outstanding. I mean they are amazing…"

- GRACE SLICK (Jefferson Starship), Ed Bernstein Show

"Del Castillo has become a symbol of the cross-cultural power of music with their blend eclectic blend of Flamenco, Rock, Latin, Blues and World Music."

– Houston

By 6 p.m. the 30-minute set begins. They play six songs; four are from Del Castillo. Highlights include the Latin jam, "Boricua del Cielo," the gorgeous ballad "Castles," the cumbia-meets-reggae scorcher "Anybody Wanna" and the incendiary closer "Talkin' to Ya."

– Dallas Morning News

“Boricua del Cielo” and “Anybody Wanna?” are both upbeat, festive songs that ensure that the CD starts and ends on a high
note with beautiful songs like “Castles” and “Home” in between.

– Orlando

"Percussive rolls like the one opening Del Castillo seemingly stamp every Latin rock LP since a certain guitarist from Tijuana made his name at Woodstock. In that same genus, when Del Castillo frontman Alex Ruiz keeps coming back to a "rumba that kills" on leadoff cut "Boricua del Cielo," he's not kidding. Neither is this veteran Austin sextet. Its flamenco panache soothes the savage beast as effectively as a world-famous gypsy institution of Catalonian descent. Capping Del Castillo's complete game, "Everlasting" comes on with a radio chorus not heard since a little ol' trio of brothers from San Angelo put its town on the map (although this gang precedes those boys in penning top-shelf Latinate crossovers on their previous three albums). Ditto "Castles," although at almost five minutes, the tune eventually pokes into tourism ad territory. (See also: "Home.") "Anybody Wanna," appended a second time at album's end as a radio edit, completes (and, by such a designation, apparently tops) Del Castillo's commercial trinity and backbone. The group executes even better in Español, as on "Noche Brava" and in the mariachi cantina of "Corazon Loco." When the boys go instrumental by pulling the rip cord on Del Castillo brothers Mark and Rick, guitars do all the dancing ("Cafe sin Leche"). Ultimate testament to these local all-stars comes from the fact that the only name that needs recall after spinning this eponymous disc is Del Castillo." 

- Texas Platter