Why Come Here? Authentic Spanish tapas, cheap eats in a charming setting Right Amount for 2: 4-5 tapas Tapas places are a dime a dozen in NYC, with most applying their “innovative take on Spanish cuisine” in order to command higher prices. Fortunately El Mio Cid didn’t get the memo and still focuses […]
Spanish / Tapas
Salinas
Why Come Here? Cute back garden/fireplace area, some excellent cocktails, eat tapas with the MePa crowd Salinas has received a lot of hype as a hot new tapas spot, so we were excited to finally check it out one Friday night. The space is cool, especially the backroom which comes […]
Caliu
Why Come Here? Cozy atmosphere, very good and traditional tapas, a meal in the West Village that’s not a scene. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Caliu gives me something to be thankful for: a restaurant that’s laid back, easy to walk into and serves great food in the West Village. […]
Tertulia
Why to Come Here: Fantastic and playful takes on Spanish cuisine, some of the best food in New York without a res, a lively bar atmosphere. Tertulia reminded me of the sort of bar you’d stop by on a tapeo (a Spanish bar crawl where free tapas are served with drinks). The […]