Spanish Restaurants near East Rutherford, NJ

“The food here is phenomenal, not a lot of places make anything with birria and a lot that do don’t have the best taste, but this place makes fantastic birria tacos and quesadillas. The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because a couple of times that I have ordered birria quesadillas for delivery, they forgot the birria broth.“

“I come to this spot at least once a week. I wish more people knew about this place. It’s such a hidden gem and the food is amazing. I recently got obsessed with Poké bowls out of nowhere and was looking for a place in New Jersey that did them and I found this one Rutherford. The owner is super nice and hands-on and is always trying to make that atmosphere feel super welcoming. They also have some really cool snack snacks and drink drinks here other than the Poké bowls definitely would recommend.“

“Loved this place! The vibe is super classy and chic, but still feels relaxed and not over the top. Perfect spot for a nice dinner without it feeling too formal. The staff were all really friendly and welcoming, which made a big difference. Service was smooth, attentive, and just easy. Overall, great atmosphere, great service, and a really nice experience. Would definitely come back!“

“This is a bit of an upscale tapas bar, knowledge staff, not obtrusive. It did remind me of some upscale places in Spain. Go eat tapas the Manhattans with chocolate rim omg! Food was good too!“

“SERVER AT CAFE ERNESTO'S WHEN I WAS IN MY MID TWENTIES. I STILL DREAM OF THE VAST DESERT MENU PASTA BOLOGNESE AND SPECIALITY ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO DRINKS. THANK YOU AND GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. NANCIE LEE DAVIS-HERRERA PREZA I“

“delicious tapas, cervesa Alhambra, flamenco de Seville, personable service was all together like the best of Spain. one of those moments that shows nyc always strives to be the best!“

“delicious tapas, cervesa Alhambra, flamenco de Seville, personable service was all together like the best of Spain. one of those moments that shows nyc always strives to be the best!“

“maravilloso el show de flamenco“

“Sexy af friendly drinks were awesome and food was exceptional“

“a great Basque tapas restaurant. i wonderful gem in Chelsea!“

“Friendly, efficient, professional service from (Marlon) and owner (Alex). Delicious tapas included Albondigas, Camarones en Salsa De Mango, and Tortilla Española (that potato/cheese/onion treat ) Oh - and the ginormous Land and Sea Paella was superb. Add a coupla glasses of their Lovely Logos Cab, and — just WOW!“

“So delicious!!! I recommend them to anyone looking for a tasty treat.“

“I love this restaurant. I have been coming here every 3-4 months for over 10 years. My husband has been coming here since it opened. We both love this location out of all their restaurants. The food is delicious. It has been consistently delicious all this time. The sangria is perfect and the service is always friendly. This is one of my favorite NYC casual lunch and dinner spots.“

“If you are visiting NYC and need a reservation for amazing cocktails and fare, please visit Enoteca Harlem. Outstanding vibe, amazing food and drinks. You won't be disappointed. ❤️

We were there last night 12/16/25 and I had literally the best gin based Martini I have ever tasted. The bartender was highly skilled, personable and engaging. The appetizers were fantastic.

We'll definitely be back!“

“Food and service is always excellent!“

“An amazing place yo share with your loves one and have a good talk and share a delicious bottle of wine, food it’s amaze ! Really tasty and flavorful l, 10/10“

“We stopped at Tia Pol after a stroll on the Highline on a Sunday-it wasn’t very crowded but the food and service were great. It feels pretty legit Spanish. They have the classics as and some more uncommon tapas on offer. It’s maybe a bit on the pricey side but everything was executed well.“

“My family and I went to Fornos yesterday after my daughter’s graduation from MSU. We didn’t make a reservation, but lucked out getting a table because two minutes after we sat down the line was forming. All I have to say is the service was impeccable!!! The food was amazing!!! The ambiance absolute perfection!! I highly recommend!!“

“This is one of my fav spots. Today I went for breakfast/lunch with one of my friend and we had an amazing experience like always. Beatriz was our waitress and she WAS SOOO AMAZING. If you want a great service ask for her. THANK YOU BEATRIZ <3“

“Very authentic tapas. Try the potatoes Brava.“

“Comida Buenisima... Lo único tienes que pedir los platos iguales como estan en la carta... Eramos 4 y nos cobraron 5 platos... Deberian de cambiar esto no todas las personas pueden comer el plato exacto como lo tienen... ppr un mofongo aparte nos cobraron el plato del mofongo completo...“

“Best plate of the night. Ambience was perfect and service excelled.“

“This is a hidden jewel. We were spending the night at a nearby airport hotel looking for dinner. We found this and took a chance. It is in the middle of a neighborhood, but don't be fooled this a a Tapas Bar treat. Food, Service, and Drinks were fantastic!“

“I had an unforgettable experience at MyMoon! I took my friend to celebrate her birthday, and from start to finish, the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to make us feel celebrated — they truly made the night special. The drinks were amazing — the Strawberry MyMoon and Lavender Sour were both perfectly crafted and delicious. The food was full of authentic Spanish flavors and beautifully presented. MyMoon is the perfect spot for a celebration, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend for anyone who wants excellent service, fantastic drinks, and delicious food!“

“Sexy, beautiful little restaurant... It's a sprawling but tight space, so newbie fabulous-affective passive-aggressive transplants are fortunately forced to actively engage with and experience actual New Yorkers... It's a great Spanish restaurant, in the West Village, and it's flippin' delicious...“

“The staff is always friendly and will make your dinning experience special.“

“delicious tapas, cervesa Alhambra, flamenco de Seville, personable service was all together like the best of Spain. one of those moments that shows nyc always strives to be the best!“

“Standing the test of time, 52 years. We had a great meal, genuine folks.“

“😋good times had by all thanks“

“Fine dining with a flair was on offer and thoroughly enjoyed by all. There isn't much more to say. Experience it for yourself!“

“Excellent food and presented well…, a value here!“

“Very nice cozy place, with Jazz nights, amazing service, and authentic Latin cuisine. Staff are very friendly and try their best to accommodate all your needs and make great recommendations. good selections of cocktails and a pretty diverse menu to cater to most people“

“Great food nice menu choices! Delicious bread rolls. Great choices of everything drinks food dessert and liquor and non alcoholic drinks.“

“Food was so good, and plated beautifully. The appetizer sampler is top tier, but be careful because it's really filling. I didn't finish my entree because I got so full on the apps, lol. Great service. It's BYOB and they have a lot of nice mocktails to mix with or just to drink by themselves.“

“We have been going to El Cid for over 30 years and went back for the first time since they reopened. I’m happy to say that it was as great as it was in the past. The Prime Rib, sirloin and sangria were delicious and we can’t wait to go back!“

“We had a really good time. Very cozy, awesome service and the live Flamenco really made it a special night.“

“my favorite is the prosecutor ! but everything is great ! very cool guys there !“

“The food was absolutely amazing! The service was bar none! Highly recommend 👌🏽👍🏽✅“

“We sat outside. Our party was served quickly and efficiently. Food was very good.“

“The El Toke restaurant has the greatest Creole food, the best service, no waste, and everything is very exquisite; you won't regret it. The best patimongo and sancocho are too amazing 😍. If you're not sure where to eat as grandma cooks, I suggest it.“

“Muy rica la comida! Cómo en nuestro país Ecuador 🇪🇨“

“desayunos deliciosos los batidos son frescos“

“If you’re looking for authentic flavor, this is it. The food tastes exactly like home cooking. The rotisserie chicken is juicy and seasoned perfectly, but the beans are the best I've had in the area. This is my new favorite spot for a real Puerto Rican and Dominican meal!“

“white sangria paella marinera, Zarzuela, chicken with almond and Octopus a la gallega. Delicious 😋 😋“

“I went to El Pingüino about two weeks ago and absolutely loved that they offer happy hour seven days a week and it’s becoming a routine for us!
The hours are 4–7 PM, plus a late-night happy hour from 10 PM to midnight.

Their seafood happy hour is pretty simple they only offer one type of oyster but it was super fresh and delicious. Clean, lightly briny, and perfect with just a squeeze of lemon.

And they have really great basque cheesecake!

The overall vibe is relaxed and easygoing, making it a great spot to unwind after work or grab a late-night drink.

If you’re in Greenpoint and love oysters, this place is definitely worth checking out.“

“Food is always good! Going there for years“

“The attention was wonderful. The white sangria was very good. The food was absolutely delicious. Paella marinara, Chilean sea bass and the mariscada were all yummy. Best part. … the flamenco show.“

“I stepped in here because I wanted a coffee but it was a pleasant little surprise. The lunch special is reasonably good. Rice , beans and chicken for $10 in dumbo? That’s a deal. It was seasoned well and tasty. I had some coffee too. Would absolutely come back here again if I’m in the area.“

“Went here on a whim to celebrate our friends special ocassion. The interior is nicely decorated and quiet. We ordered some patatas bravas, cheese and ham platter, white sangria and the chicken! Our food was brought our promptly and we enjoyed our food and drinks. The plates were easily shareable among 4 people and the food was good. The star was definitely the chicken. I'm not sure what they put in that chicken or how they cooked it but it was delicious. One of our friends declared ir the best chicken he's had in his life.
Huge shout out to our server who was funny, attentive and brought us some champagne to celebrate our special ocassion!“

“Food was amazing and service was on point !! Delicious 🤤“