Best Spanish Restaurants in New York
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
La Vara
Michelin-recognized Spanish tapas spotlighting the Moorish and Jewish influences in Spain.
Notable Picks
#1
La Vara
8.9
La Vara is a Cobble Hill Spanish restaurant from chefs Alex Raij and Eder Montero, serving tapas that weave together Moorish, Jewish, and regional Spanish flavors. Since 2012 it has drawn citywide attention, including Michelin Guide recognition, for thoughtful small plates and a cozy, brick-lined dining room that works especially well for date nights. Plates are polished and memorable, with a wine list that rewards lingering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garbanzos fritos, Salpicon Pontevedra shrimp salad, Torrijas Spanish-style French toast
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized Spanish tapas spotlighting the Moorish and Jewish influences in Spain.
#2
Casa Mono
8.8
The neighborhood’s Michelin-star tapas benchmark, drawing on Costa Brava traditions with a New York sense of energy and precision. Dishes feel both rustic and exacting—seafood, offal, and vegetables treated with confidence—served in a tight, buzzy room that rewards repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Uni with lobster sofrito, Pig ear salad, Seasonal fideuà or paella-style rice
What Makes it Special: Michelin-star Spanish raciones with serious technique.
#3
Ernesto's
8.8
Ernesto's is a Michelin-recognized Basque restaurant at the foot of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, pairing refined small plates with a deep Spanish wine list. The room leans energetic and design-forward, making it a strong choice for couples or small groups looking for serious Spanish cooking in a lively setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gilda skewers with tuna and guindilla peppers, House-made potato chips with jamón Ibérico, Basque cheesecake
What Makes it Special: Basque small plates and serious Spanish wines in a buzzy room.
#4
MyMoon
8.8
MyMoon is a dramatic Spanish restaurant and event space in a converted factory, known for Catalan-leaning tapas, paella, and a lush courtyard that fits special-occasion dinners as comfortably as weddings. High-volume reviews across platforms highlight polished service, strong execution on classics, and an atmosphere that feels built for date nights and celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood paella, Croquetas de jamón, Patatas bravas
What Makes it Special: Spanish and Catalan cooking served in a striking indoor-outdoor factory conversion.
#5
Salinas
8.8
A refined Chelsea standard for modern Spanish cooking, built around meticulous tapas and deeply flavored rice dishes. The room feels grown-up and quietly romantic, and the kitchen’s precision shows most in seafood, jamón-forward bites, and polished seasonal specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pulpo con cenizas, Croquetas cremosas, Paella valenciana
What Makes it Special: High-volume, long-running Chelsea tapas house with a notably precise kitchen.
#6
Yuca Bar
8.7
A high-volume East Village institution where Spanish-language energy, cocktails, and shareable plates are the point—more night-out destination than quiet tapas bar. Come for a few Latin-leaning small plates and a strong drink order, then let the room’s nightlife momentum do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tuna ceviche, Yuca fries, Churrasco steak
What Makes it Special: A decades-running Latin night-out hub with serious review-volume proof.
8.6
Artesano is a Peruvian fine-dining restaurant in Tribeca where chef Rodrigo Fernandini frames Andean flavors through ceviches, grilled octopus, and composed plates on dark stoneware. Open since October 2022, it draws date-night couples and groups for pisco cocktails, tasting menus, and Spanish-influenced Latin cooking in a modern, tropical room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Artesano Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Grilled Octopus Anticucho
What Makes it Special: Peruvian fine dining with Spanish-accented ceviches and tasting menus in a loungey Tribeca room.
#8
Bartolo
8.6
Opened in 2025 by chef Ryan Bartlow of Ernesto’s, Bartolo is a subterranean Madrid-style taverna with low ceilings, dark wood, and a moody, romantic dining room. The menu leans into rich, traditional Spanish cooking—anchovies on pan de cristal, ajo blanco, oxtail, and occasional whole roasted asados—backed by a serious sherry and wine program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ajo blanco with honeydew or seasonal melon, Red wine–braised oxtail (Rabo de Toro) with patatas fritas, Cantabrian anchovies on pan de cristal
What Makes it Special: A Madrid-inspired, below-street-level taverna from Ernesto’s chef Ryan Bartlow, with serious Spanish cooking and transportive design.
#9
Cervo's
8.6
Cervo's is a seafood-focused Spanish and Portuguese-inspired spot where fried shrimp heads, Manila clams in Vinho Verde, and piri-piri chicken anchor a tight, shareable menu. The long bar, back dining room, and Canal Street patio keep it in heavy rotation for Lower East Side dates and small-group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy shrimp heads, Manila clams with garlic and Vinho Verde, Half chicken with piri piri and fries
What Makes it Special: Spanish-leaning seafood, strong vermouth program, and patio people-watching.
Long-running East Harlem Puerto Rican and Spanish restaurant known for mofongo, pernil, and live-leaning weekend energy. Locals use it for family dinners, celebrations, and classic plates that have anchored Spanish Harlem since the 1990s.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp mofongo with garlic sauce, Pernil with arroz con gandules, Chuletas fritas (crispy pork chops)
What Makes it Special: Decades-strong Puerto Rican and Spanish staple with big portions and live-leaning energy.
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A classic Elmhurst grill room built around Argentine-style parrilladas, where the move is to lean into beef, chimichurri, and a shared-plate rhythm. It’s celebratory without being precious—order big, keep sides simple, and let the grill do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Parrillada mixta, Beef empanadas, Chimichurri with grilled meats
What Makes it Special: A long-running parrillada destination with a grill-first point of view.
Long-running Midtown East Spanish spot focused on deeply flavored paellas, from socarrat-crusted house specials to inky arroz negro. Tapas like croquetas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas make it a go-to for groups looking to share plates and sangria near the office core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Socarrat Paella, Arroz Negro, Patatas Bravas
What Makes it Special: Specializes in paellas with true socarrat, backed by a deep tapas menu and years of Midtown East regulars.
8.6
A Galician taberna built around seafood-forward tapas and shareable mains, with strong execution on classics like octopus, croquettes, and tortilla. It’s the kind of room locals use for dates and small-group dinners when they want Spanish flavors that feel dialed-in without turning the night into a formal occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pulpo a Feira (Galician-style octopus), Tortilla de Betanzos, Croquetas
What Makes it Special: Galicia-focused tapas where seafood and tomatoes shine.
#14
Ajo y Oregano
8.5
Ajo y Oregano turns a Belmont side street into a Dominican-country feast, with platters of roast pork, stews, and mofongo coming out of a colorful, homey dining room. Since opening in 2017, it’s become a go-to for families and groups craving hearty Dominican and broader Spanish-Caribbean comfort food near Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo de queso frito y longaniza, Mangú tres golpes breakfast, Pernil with moro and pastelón
What Makes it Special: Lively Dominican spot where giant mofongos and pernil anchor the table.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
El Nuevo Tina is a longstanding Harlem steam-table spot where Dominican and Spanish plates like sancocho, pernil, and rotisserie chicken move in steady volume from morning breakfast through late lunch. Massive portions, a deep menu, and consistently strong delivery ratings make it the default neighborhood choice when you want hearty, home-style Spanish-Caribbean food fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sancocho Dominicano, Pernil Lunch with Moro and Plantains, Los Tres Golpes Breakfast
What Makes it Special: High-volume Dominican-Spanish steam-table with decades of neighborhood loyalty and standout sancocho and rotisserie meats.
#16
Place des Fêtes
8.5
A Clinton Hill wine bar that leans Spanish in the glass and on the plate—think Iberian-tilted small plates, conservas energy, and a candlelit pace built for lingering. It’s strongest when you treat it like a tight menu: a few seafood-forward bites, great wine guidance, and no over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tinned fish/conservas selection, Anchovy toast, Crispy maitake mushrooms
What Makes it Special: A Spanish-wine-driven small-plates room with serious seafood and conservas focus.
#17
Surfish Bistro
8.5
Chef Miguel Aguilar’s Peruvian bistro leans seafood-heavy, with ceviches, lomo saltado, and chaufa that appeal to diners craving bright, Spanish-speaking Latin flavors in a more polished setting. It’s the most chef-driven option in the area for paella-adjacent rice dishes and ceviche-focused meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche Mixto, Arroz Chaufa, Lomo Saltado
What Makes it Special: A chef-led Peruvian bistro where ceviche, chaufa, and composed seafood plates bring a more refined Latin experience to 3rd Avenue.
#18
Bar Chuzo
8.4
A compact, cocktails-forward Ecuadorian-leaning Latin bistro that lands best as a sharable-plates night: bright ceviches, crisp fried bites, and one rich seafood main if you’re hungry. The room runs small and buzzy—treat it like a paced order with drinks first, then a tight rotation of 3–4 dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche, Encocado-style seafood stew, Chuzo skewers
What Makes it Special: Ecuadorian-influenced seafood-and-cocktails energy in a tight Bay Ridge room.
#19
Boqueria
8.4
Boqueria W40th is a Barcelona-inspired tapas bar where executive chef Marc Vidal channels classic Spanish flavors into shareable plates, sangria, and seafood paella in a high-energy Midtown West setting. Locals and theatergoers rely on it for reliably executed tapas, a strong bar program, and a buzzy room that still works for date night or groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella de mariscos (seafood paella), Patatas bravas, Pan con tomate y jamón
What Makes it Special: A lively Barcelona-style tapas bar marrying classic Spanish dishes with a polished, contemporary Midtown setting.
#20
El Gauchito 1
8.4
A Queens institution that pairs an Argentine grill menu with an on-site butcher-shop backbone, so the meat program stays front and center. It’s a straightforward, protein-forward night: pick one grill centerpiece, add one classic side lane, and finish clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Parrillada (Argentine grill), Entraña (skirt steak), Argentine empanadas
What Makes it Special: An Argentine grill anchored by a real butcher shop at the same address.
8.4
A lively Hell’s Kitchen paella-and-tapas spot where the kitchen leans into saffron rice, seafood, and classics like croquetas and gambas. High review volume and steady praise point to reliable execution, with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe that still feels like a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood paella, Spicy chicken paella, Jamón croquetas
What Makes it Special: Paella-first focus with a broad tapas bench and proven popularity.
#22
GAUDIr
8.4
Compact modern Spanish tapas room with a fireplace, strong gin-and-tonic game, and a short menu of shareable plates and paellas. It’s the move when you want a quieter, date-leaning Spanish dinner in East Harlem instead of heading downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arroz de montaña (mountain paella with pork ribs), Grilled octopus with potatoes, Patatas bravas
What Makes it Special: Fireplace-lit Spanish tapas and paella in an intimate, design-forward room.
A José Andrés–backed Spanish concept inside the Wonder Downtown Brooklyn hub, focused on tapas, paellas, and seafood built for shareable delivery or casual dine-in. The cooking leans polished and Iberian-focused, with paella and gambas al ajillo anchoring the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gambas al ajillo, Paella de Pollo con Verduras, Carrilleras de cerdo
What Makes it Special: Chef José Andrés’ Spanish tapas and paellas adapted for Wonder’s multi-restaurant food hall model.
8.4
A lively tapas‐focused outpost inside a Spanish food hall offering a broad range of classic tapas, paella, and Spanish wines. Great for shared plates and casual meals in a bustling, mercado‑style atmosphere. Popular among locals and visitors for tapas crawls or group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tortilla de patatas, Jamón Ibérico with croquetas, Gambas al ajillo
What Makes it Special: Broad tapas selection inside a large, curated Spanish food hall.
#25
La Cabana
8.4
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
A long-running North Corona counter spot specializing in Dominican comfort plates—roast pork, chicharrón, and stews served in generous portions. It’s the move when you want affordable, well-seasoned Dominican food that’s reliable any day of the week.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pernil with rice and beans, Chicharrón de cerdo, Pollo guisado plate
What Makes it Special: A 1970s-era Dominican counter that still draws lines for roast meats.
8.4
A Peruvian-leaning Spanish-speaking staple where the strongest move is grilled meats plus one bright, acidic starter to keep the table energized. The kitchen shines when you lean into charcoal flavor, crisp fried bites, and seafood that stays punchy rather than heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Anticuchos, Papa a la Huancaina, Chicharron de Calamar
What Makes it Special: Charcoal-driven Peruvian plates that reward tight, shareable ordering.
#27
La Flor
8.4
A long-running Woodside room that blends Mexican staples with brunch-friendly plates and a stronger-than-average dessert lane. The menu hits best when you commit to one main trajectory (eggs-and-salsas or hearty platters) and add one sweet finish, rather than scattering across categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molcajete, Huevos Rancheros, Tres Leches Cake
What Makes it Special: A rare Woodside hybrid: brunch, Mexican plates, and a real dessert program.
#28
La Nacional
8.4
A living piece of Little Spain on West 14th, pairing clubby old-guard atmosphere with an ambitious, seafood-leaning menu. Expect classic Madrid and Galician comforts executed with care, plus a wine-and-sangría program that suits long, share-plate dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croquetas caseras, Marisco paella, Tortilla española
What Makes it Special: Century-old Spanish social club restaurant anchoring Chelsea’s Little Spain legacy.
8.4
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Prospect Heights institution for Spanish-Caribbean cooking where the winning move is to anchor the table with mofongo and one or two saucy mains, then let the sides do support work. The dining room is lively and social—better for groups and celebratory dinners than whisper-quiet dates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken mofongo, Empanadas, Churrasco steak
What Makes it Special: A long-running Spanish-Caribbean destination with mofongo as the power move.
8.4
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
A high-output rotisserie chicken shop that wins on repeatable value: crisped skin, dependable sides, and combos built for sharing. Treat it like a Spanish-speaking comfort-food feast—one chicken anchor, one rice lane, one saucy stir-fry—then stop before the table turns into leftovers overload.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo a la brasa, Chaufa de pollo, Saltado mixto
What Makes it Special: Rotisserie chicken combos that stay reliable and share well.
#31
Addictive NYC
8.3
A narrow Midtown wine-and-tapas hideout that leans classic Spain with a few modern touches. The kitchen is most convincing on saffron-scented paellas and crisp, well-seasoned small plates, while the deep Spanish-leaning wine list makes it an easy linger spot before or after the theater.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood paella, Patatas bravas, Jamón and manchego tabla
What Makes it Special: Owner-sommelier focus gives this tapas bar a serious Spain-first wine program.
8.3
Family-run Basque restaurant operating since 2003, two blocks from Grand Central and the United Nations. Chef-owner Jesús Martínez brings Northern Spanish traditions to life through expertly executed seafood-forward dishes and an all-Spanish wine list that has earned loyal regulars including diplomats and heads of state.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella de Mariscos, Chipirones en Su Tinta, Gambas al Ajillo
What Makes it Special: Multi-generational family ownership with the Martinez brothers creating an authentic Spanish atmosphere rarely found in Midtown
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Bahia Restaurant and Cafe leans Salvadoran and broader Latin while still nodding to Spanish coastal flavors, with pupusas, hearty seafood stews, and generous plates that draw neighborhood regulars. It’s casual and welcoming, with portions and pricing that make it a strong value play for families and small groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pupusas revueltas, Casamiento with grilled steak, Crema de mariscos
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood standby for pupusas, seafood plates, and Latin-Spanish comfort food.
8.3
Inside the Concorde Hotel, Bonsaii runs as an all-day cafe that turns into a dimly lit tapas and wine bar at night with a Spanish-leaning, globally influenced menu. Brunch dishes like tortilla española sit alongside gambas al ajillo, truffle burrata and ceviches, drawing guests for both casual dates and small celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tortilla Española, Gambas al Ajillo, Portobello Truffle Flatbread
What Makes it Special: Hotel-lobby cafe by day and intimate Spanish-leaning tapas wine bar by night, with polished plates and strong cocktails.
#35
Casa Adela
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Group Dining Gatherings
A Loisaida classic that delivers Puerto Rican home-cooking comfort with the kind of seasoned, stew-and-roast depth that keeps locals coming back. It’s not about polish—it’s about getting a table, ordering like you’re hungry, and leaving with the feeling you ate something real.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pernil, Pollo guisado, Mofongo with shrimp
What Makes it Special: A since-1976 neighborhood institution serving Puerto Rican comfort staples.
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Hidden Gems Heaven
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
A Spanish social club restaurant that leans into classic, home-style cooking—tapas, paellas, and hearty mains served without fuss. It’s the kind of place locals use for group dinners when they want straightforward Spanish flavors over trend-driven plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella Valenciana, Shrimps in Garlic Sauce, Grilled Octopus
What Makes it Special: A true Spanish club restaurant with a full tapas-and-paella playbook.
8.3
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Part specialty shop, part casual cafe, Despaña is where you go for Spanish imports and a tight menu of tapas, sandwiches, and pantry staples you can take home. It’s especially strong for a quick, high-quality bite that still feels distinctly Spanish—ideal when you want flavor and speed over a long sit-down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan con tomate, Jamón ibérico, Bocadillo (Spanish sandwich)
What Makes it Special: Spanish specialty market with a legit tapas counter.
#38
Puertas
8.3
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A salsa-themed Latin dining room built for celebrations: strong cocktails, generous plates, and a lively soundtrack that turns dinner into an event. Order best by anchoring on one signature protein plate, then add 1–2 shareables—this is a ‘music up, vibes on’ kind of night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo, Steak with rice and eggs, House cocktails
What Makes it Special: Salsa-driven dining where cocktails and big plates are the point.
#39
Rico Pollo
8.3
A steam-table Dominican standby where the move is to build a plate around one crunchy pork lane and one saucy stew lane, then let rice and sides do the heavy lifting. It’s not a linger spot, but it’s a deeply practical choice when you want big flavor, speed, and leftovers that actually hold up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicharrón, Pollo guisado, Mofongo
What Makes it Special: Big, Dominican comfort plates built for value and leftovers.
8.3
Opened in 1941 and often cited as New York’s oldest Spanish restaurant, Sevilla is a cluttered, lively taverna pouring sangria and turning out big platters of paella and garlicky seafood. Locals use it for reliable Iberian comfort food, strong value, and a sense of old Greenwich Village that hasn’t been renovated away.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella a la Valenciana (lobster, chicken, sausage, seafood), Shrimp al Ajillo, Caldo Gallego (white bean, ham, and kale soup)
What Makes it Special: Old-school Spanish taverna serving paella and garlic-heavy classics since 1941.
#41
Tavern 157
8.3
Tavern 157 is a modern tapas lounge on Northern Blvd where small plates, cocktails, and a brick-walled dining room make it a go-to Spanish-leaning spot for nights out in Flushing. The menu mixes shareable dishes and drinks with a lively bar scene that leans especially hard into date nights and groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish tacos, Braised short rib small plate, Seafood pasta
What Makes it Special: A Spanish-leaning tapas lounge with strong cocktails and a moody, brick-walled dining room.
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Girls Night Out Approved
Trendy Table Hotspots
Long-running Latin spot in north Park Slope serving Puerto Rican and Dominican-leaning Spanish plates, from pernil mofongo to hearty rice-and-beans combos, plus cocktails and weekend music. The draw is big-flavor comfort food and a lively dining room that works for both birthdays and family dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pernil mofongo, Seafood paella, Chicken empanadas
What Makes it Special: A decades-old Latin hub for mofongo, pernil, and celebrations steps from Barclays Center.
#43
Boqueria
8.2
A lively Barcelona-style tapas bar where shareable small plates and steady kitchen timing drive repeat visits. The menu hits crowd favorites—crispy potatoes, charred seafood, and house-style paellas—while the upbeat room makes it easy to settle into a long meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas bravas, Pulpo a la plancha, Paella de mariscos
What Makes it Special: High-energy tapas destination with strong multi-platform validation.
#44
de Mole
8.2
A sit-down Mexican kitchen with a menu that rewards ordering around composed classics rather than improvising. Build the meal with one seafood starter or bright shareable, then a mole-driven main, and you’ll get a cleaner read on what they do best.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas De Pollo Con Mole Poblano, Ceviche Mixto, Chile en Nogada
What Makes it Special: A focused Mexican menu anchored by mole and composed entrées.
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
El Castillo De Jagua is a sit-down Dominican restaurant where big plates of roast pork, stewed oxtail, and shrimp in garlic sauce anchor a menu locals have relied on for years. It feels more like a neighborhood dining room than a destination, but portions, pricing, and familiarity make it a staple for Spanish Caribbean comfort meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pernil with rice and beans, Rabo guisado (stewed oxtail), Camarones al ajillo
What Makes it Special: Sit-down Dominican spot known for generous, home-style Spanish-Caribbean plates.
#46
El Gustazo
8.2
A Colombian-focused spot that leans into hearty parrilla-style plates and comforting staples rather than polish. The move is to treat it like a neighborhood grill: order a bandeja-style spread, add a crispy side, and let the portions do the work for you.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bandeja paisa, Chicharrón, Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Big Colombian comfort plates with grill-forward flavors and generous portions.
8.2
Latin-Puerto Rican spot in North Williamsburg where mofongo, paella, and big platters share space with nightlife energy. Diners come for hearty plates, loud music, and late hours that make it feel more like a Latin party than a quiet dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella Guarapo (seafood, chicken, chorizo), Mofongo de pernil, Trifongo with pernil
What Makes it Special: Latin-Puerto Rican plates, paella, and full-on clubby energy in one room.
#48
Jardin De China
8.2
A decades-old Chinese–Latin spot where Cantonese technique meets Cuban and Dominican pantry staples. Locals come for hefty plates of arroz con pollo, ropa vieja, and chicharrón de pollo paired with Chinese-style fried rice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ropa vieja with yellow rice, Chicharrón de pollo sin hueso, Arroz con pollo
What Makes it Special: Collision Chinese–Latin plates that have fed Corona for decades.
8.2
A wine-and-small-plates room that leans Iberian in spirit, best when you treat it like a paced tapas crawl rather than a full entrée hunt. The sweet spot is ordering two salty-crispy bites, one rich sandwich-style plate, and then letting the bottle do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas bravas, Cubanish sandwich, Oysters
What Makes it Special: A bottle-friendly bar that eats like a small-plates tapas night.
#50
Mama's Empanadas
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A fast, craveable empanada counter where the best strategy is variety—mix a couple savory classics with one wildcard, then grab extra sauces and keep moving. It’s built for quick hits, not lingering, and it wins when you treat it like a tight snack mission.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef empanada (wheat flour), Chicken empanada (wheat flour), Cheese empanada (wheat flour)
What Makes it Special: A choose-your-own mix of empanadas designed for fast, repeatable wins.