Best Spanish Restaurants in Flushing-Willets Point
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tavern 157
A Spanish-leaning tapas lounge with strong cocktails and a moody, brick-walled dining room.
Notable Picks
#1
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.
#2
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.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A modern Murray Hill gathering spot that channels Spanish-inspired tapas through a stylish cocktail bar lens. The lush garden room provides an unexpected respite from Third Avenue bustle, while the bar program delivers crafted cocktails alongside shareable plates of patatas bravas and croquetas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas Bravas, Baked Brie Puff, Croquetas de Jamón
What Makes it Special: Indoor garden setting with curated cocktails and Spanish-inspired small plates
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Sweet Treats Escapes
A bakery-counter hybrid where the best meals feel like well-seasoned cafeteria comfort: quick plates, pastries, and grab-and-go staples. It’s strongest when you keep it simple—roasted meats, soups, and baked goods—rather than chasing anything fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rotisserie chicken plate, Empanadas, Tres leches cake
What Makes it Special: Bakery + hot line combo for fast Latin comfort plates and desserts.
7.6
A Colombian staple built around rotisserie-style chicken and no-nonsense sides, best approached as a comfort-first, flavor-forward stop. The kitchen shines on hearty stews and shareable platters, while service and pacing can be more uneven at peak times.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rotisserie chicken, Cazuela de mariscos, Sweet plantains
What Makes it Special: Colombian chicken-and-sides done in a hearty, neighborhood style.