La Nacional
$$ • Spanish, Tapas, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout La Nacional
Customers' Favorites
Patatas Bravas Y Sangria de Sandía
Tortilla De Patatas Con Alioli
Tabla De Embutidos Y Quesos
Manchego Mac & Cheese
Marisco Paella Seafood
Churros Con Chocolate
Arroz Negro Con Pulpo
Boquerones Marinados
Pulpo a La Plancha
Croquetas De Jamon
La Nacional Reviews
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maravilloso el show de flamenco
Great food in a lovely dining room. Everyone is always super friendly and the quality is great. Reasonably priced for the experience they deliver in NYC.
Amazing food
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 11PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 11PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 11PM |
| Friday | 4 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
La Nacional is a Spanish restaurant in Manhattan known for its delicious and generous food portions. After its renovation, it features a larger space with two single-stall bathrooms. This restaurant has been a tradition for some to celebrate birthdays for five years, enjoying authentic food and personalized attention. The menu includes dishes such as croquetas, Patatas bravas, squid ink black rice, and paella, which has been praised as the best by recent customers. The chef from Valencia creates wonderful Valencia-inflected rice dishes alongside classic Spanish offerings. The staff are friendly and accommodating, often checking on customers throughout the night. The value of the food portions, quality, and prices make it a highly recommended dining experience. The atmosphere is great, and on certain nights, there may even be a spirited flamenco show upstairs.
Customers have enjoyed the sangria, described as the best they've ever had, and the selection of tapas is excellent. Dishes like the mussels, calamari, shrimp, chicken paella, empanadas, and potato croquettes receive high praise. Guests have noted the largest octopus served on a plate of mashed potatoes, which was tasty and almost sweet, along with a lemon dessert that is a must-try. The prices are unbeatable in the area, and the friendly staff enhance the overall experience, with particular mention of the hostess. For those who visit New York, a dinner at La Nacional is an obligatory choice, offering a fascinating window into the history of the Spanish immigrant community in NYC. Customers will definitely be back to try more of their appetizers and enjoy the comfortable, informal surroundings.