Spanish Restaurants near Ridgewood, NY

“I'm so glad I went here last night with my wife. It looks like they've changed their name to My Jarabacoa, and that's OK, 'cuz I don't even know what Jarabacoa is. Yes, the interior of the place is bland... I saw another reviewer complaining about this. The walls are covered with a deteriorating coat of brown paint... but the costillas is so awesome, I won't hold it against them. Hell... the men's bathroom was clean. What can I say? I'll take the crappy brown paint any day of the week when you're serving up a nice, thick Sancocho like the one we just had. The waitress was phenomenal for this place, too. Very personable, never rushing us, but efficient and just wanting to please. I also had a Shrimp Salad, and while they ran out of Romaine lettuce and sub'd it with Iceberg lettuce, they've got a good dressing and I enjoyed it. I don't live close by, but I'd definitely go back!“

“Chicharron de pollo with the bone is SO GOOD. Well cooked and juicy. Beans are well seasoned and delicious. Love the rice. It reminds me of my abuela’s cooking. I usually don’t love Dominican take out (it’s usually not like the real thing in my opinion!!) but I’m glad I tried this place because it tastes very authentic! I’ve ordered from here 3-4 times on Uber Eats and will be ordering again!“

“Stumbled upon this place. Food was delicious. We had a party of 11 and everyone was satisfied. Highly recommend. Food was excellent as was the service. Juan Pablo was attentive, friendly, made great recommendations, and was patient with our limited Spanish. He was an exceptional server and made our experience very memorable!“

“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!“

“i usually don't leave reviews but Salinas begs for such a stellar two words. the food was wonderful and the service was immaculate, quick, attentive and generous. we were lucky enough to try multiple items on the menu by the gratuity of the house and i must say, it made my night. shout out to the dear server, jonny, that helped us that night!“

“ngl good food and ambiance, but they charged an extra $10 to my card and never responded to my messages and email (they don’t have a phone number), so be careful and check your card statementsupdate: they got back to me after i wrote this review (1 star), so i’m bumping this back upupdate 2: i went back and wasn’t charged extra, the oysters are solid“

“This is some of the best food we've had in NY. Wonderful service and great ambiance. We got blistered shishito peppers, calamari, salmon, red shrimp, and scallops. Finished with the lava cake and the cheesecake. We didn't leave a crumb.“

“Great setting, creative and sensual cuisine, great wine list.“

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

“The best Spanish food restaurant in NY, at the level of the tops in Barcelona and Madrid. Excellent quality, excellent wines. The unbeatable treatment. The atmosphere very pleasant. We will repeat soon to be able to dine in that pleasant garden...“

“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“

“best tapas outside of spain, and fair prices for the quality and taste, freshness too.used to be on 19st pre pandemic this location is beautiful. staff very friendly. we’ve been all over, to thousands of restaurants in the city and this is one of our favorites.Kid-friendliness: lots of families and lots of space“

“Very friendly staff. Great LES atmosphere“

“Really good food and aesthetic atmosphere! Loved the nachos and quesadillas it was really fresh and delicious! Jessie was our server and she was very attentive and made sure we are okay at all times. It was my birthday and I really enjoyed celebrating here!“

“Siento de Corazón que el dueño haya fallecido en un incidente de verdad era una gran persona y trabajo muchísimo para dejar su legado ? La comida es 5 estrellas servicio lo único es que debe decirle a los clientes que la propina está incluida a veces falta de comunicación pero el lugar es increíble el picante la comida es súper increíble“

“Wonderful service, amazing communication, great food! I hosted a larger party here and Vianca was super accommodating and clear in planning. On the day of, our waitress Maria was incredibly kind and helpful. We had a delicious prix fixe menu and we left completely stuffed. We had a great time and we're eager to go back and try more!“

“Visited today from England. Wonderful staff, delicious food. Highly recommended“

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

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Their chicken liver mousse is the best, but I love that no matter what I pick from the menus or specials, I know that it’ll be amazing. Staff is also really friendly and accommodating. I’ve been here many times and hope to go back many more!“

“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...“

“Another excellent time and one of my favorite restaurants on Bell Blvd. Service is always good; staff are very friendly and helpful. We had Tapas with many, many small plates, The tuna avocado tartar and the hummus and so wonderful. I would recommend Sangarita's to anyone.“

“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“

“Nai Tapas was super packed and we arrived late courtesy of the Williamsburg Bridge. Had to wait forour table but fortunately, their friendly staffs seated us at the waiting area with some champagne while enjoying the intimately decorated restaurant. Nai, meaning mother in Gallego, is an innovative kind of cuisine by Chef Ruben Rodriguez. Appetizers simply melts in your mouth with such a delicious distinctive taste. That 45-day aged prime ribeye katsu will be nothing you’ve ever had before. They also have a complimentary Flamenco show performing on every Saturdayat 7pm and 9pm. Seating is on a first come first serve basis but hurryup and make your way to Nai Tapas for the ultimate Galician experience!“

“Tacos El Bronco offers fantastic, authentic food, served by friendly and attentive staff. It is the place at which you will find the locals when the want someone to prepare homemade food for them. It gets better with every subsequent visit!“

“I had a great time on Friday night at our friend's birthday celebration at Marbella. The staff is wonderful, so friendly ! Marcello was very attentive and made sure we had a great time AND we always had a drink. A++ The room is very spacious and festive. The cocktail hour was great! Had a lot of my favorite bites, like seafood croquettes and tortilla espanola! Dinner was lovely, buffet with items such as pork loin, arroz con pollo and stuffed filet of sole which I really enjoyed. (if u know me, you know i dont eat fish, my hubby couldnt believe i ate this piece of sole! so good!) Lastly...Sangria, my drink of choice always...was a constant on the table and I couldnt be happier! I will definately be visiting the restaurant very soon!“

“The Food at Brisas Del Mar is in Far Rockaway the food looked absolutely delicious there were some good choices to choose from that was on their menu and the service was good I was taken care right away and the price was good for what I picked out I would go again when I get the chance check them out if you're in the area ???“

“Fatima's is the best. I got the pernil, which I don't see on the "dishes I recommend" list, and that is a crime because this pernil was *amazing.* Also just plain old rice and beans, I don't know what they do to them but even the next day when they were cold they were still the best damn rice and beans I've ever had.“

“Great Spanish Mercado vibe just off the High Line in the middle of Manhattan!“

“Quintessential NYC dining. Came on a Saturday 1pm and had a small wait. Food is portioned well for the price. Kind servers and fun to watch the chefs. Soft eggs with sea urchin & scallops were standouts. Patatas bravas we’re the only miss at $14, just a little too sauced/wet for my liking. The pan con tomate should always be ordered.“

“I came here for the “Almusal Pop Up” and everything was wonderful - food, ambience, service. Staff was friendly and attentive. We got the bone marrow steak fried rice, oyster sisig, and uni palabok. I definitely want to come back and try more of their dishes!“

“This restaurant is phenomenal. The food is fantastic! So much so that we came on Cinco de Mayo and waited for a table just to get in. They do have 2 for 1 specials on drinks, but otherwise no other deals or happy hour specials. The seating is well spaced considering the restaurant is smaller. Being able to see into the kitchen as they make the food makes it that much tastier. I really feel connected when I can see them fresh pressing the tortillas ? It's very cool. I will say, the fish taco was my least favorite of the foods we ate. I felt like the actual fish got lost under the delicious sauce and well seasoned breading. It was overall tasty, but I wasn't getting much fish flavor with all the other stuff going on. Regardless, EVERYTHING we ate was BOMB and we will be back!Ate: guacamole, pulpo, tacos- fish, birria, al pastor“

“The food is great and the ambience is great. The greeter seemed to be in the wrong position. Very unfriendly. Not even a smile.Also, we had a guest in our party with a seafood allergy who asked about their handling of this. The response was “I don’t think this is a problem” we had to ask them to confirm.“

“I had such a great time at Dora's Thursday happy hour. Great place to reunite with friends. Food was good, drinks well priced and the owner was a delight. My steak came out a little less red than I like but the flavor was delicious. One of my friends requested to add chicken to her pasta and the owner was happy to accommodate and my friend loved her dish.Vegetarian options: No meat Pasta, salad and vegetable dishes were on the menu .Dietary restrictions: There was enough of a variety for all to enjoy.Wheelchair accessibility: There was a gentleman in a wheelchair that appeared to be able to get around easily. Spacious dining area.“

“We had a great dinner at ABC Cocina last night. All the food was delicious including the guac, patatas bravas, fluke crudo, hearts of palm salad and tacos. We also loved the speciality margaritas and the churros for dessert. The meal was a little spendy but at least you get what you pay for unlike many other overpriced restaurants in NYC these days.“

“My new favorite restaurant! Everything is fresh and filling, you can taste the care and love put into the dishes. The ambiance is comforting and inviting, the kind of place you could sit and eat and drink for hours. The bartenders are very nice. 10/10“

“Yes Mama is one of the best discoveries of Astoria this year!Jessica runs the business all by herself and does a damn good job of it! Not only did she cook homemade Puerto Rican recipes, but she hires entertainment along with having a great selection of wine.I had the Carne Guisada (beef stew with white rice) and it felt like I was eating a mother’s cooking. Paired it with a couple glasses of Rosasera and a lovely Latin jazz band playing in the background and it was heaven. There were even some board games for us the play with while we waited on our food.Topped off the night by splitting a plate of the coquito flan served with the most adorable heart shaped spoons. It was so rich and decadent.If you live in or venture out to Astoria, please please please pay this place a visit! You’ll be so happy you did!“

“Wonderful gem of a restaurant. Authentic Spanish food (as far as I could tell!) lovely people helped us celebrate birthdays. Make a reservation for inside seating to see the food being prepared in the open kitchen! Will be back and bring friends!“

“We celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception at MyMoon in October 2023 with a party of 75 people. We cannot fully express how wonderful the whole experience was for us. The venue was everything we wanted- Spanish decor, moody, romantic, cozy, and beautiful greenery in the courtyard and deck. The food and cocktails were delicious! Our event coordinator, Lee, is knowledgeable, super responsive, and organized. The staff was well equipped, attentive, and knew how to run an event. Our wedding went smoothly and Lee was there to address any unexpected concerns and provide support throughout the day. Our guests were surprised by this hidden gem in Brooklyn and expressed how much they enjoyed their time! We would love to attend a wedding here as guests!“

“This place was recommended to me by a family. I was absolutely proud of how they do business. I want to just give them the highest regard from making home deliveries to my mother to now planning my daughters graduation dinner. Thank you guys, you are all so professional on point and always going above and beyond what’s expected have a wonderful day!“

“Very good service, the girl who served me was very friendly, she was always attentive to me, she treated me very well, I loved her service, the order was prepared very quickly, they didn't make you wait so long and the food was very good by the way, the drink too very good, pina coladas recommended. I liked!!!Kid-friendliness: The place is good to go and share with the family, very safe.“

“Incredibly fresh seafood. Friendly and informative staff.“

“The food was so delicious,service was great, lovely cocktails. Highly recommend...“

“Had a great experience here! Food was delicious, staff was very friendly. Paella was the best I’ve had! The asparagus tapas was one of the best foods ive ever had. The churros were hot and crunchy. Just amazing. The restaurant is also gorgeous. Our server Jacob was very lovely and attentive. Will definitely come back!“

“Incredibly fresh seafood. Friendly and informative staff.“

“Came for the Tapas Tuesday deal, absolutely LOVED it. This was my third time coming to El Born and they are 3/3 with amazing food, drinks, and service. I highly recommend coming for their Tapas Tuesday (all you can eat Tapas for $16 plus a drink). The food was fabulous, the drink menu is excellent and the service & atmosphere are awesome. What else can you ask for? Happy to have this spot in the neighborhood!“

“Awesome portuguese food! Great service too“

“I was pleasantly surprised and pleased with my recent visit to Casa Dani. To begin, it's tucked away in a corner of the Citizens market in Manhattan West. I made a reservation for an early dinner at 5:30pm - probably didn't need it. Many open tables other than a few corporate outings. We ordered quite a bit - all pictured below. Everything was delicious. The standouts were the oxtail brioche, tuna belly, and the hanger steak. The dishes are $$$ but the entire experience was delightful. I feel that the location of this place may be overshadowed by Ci Siamo and Zou Zous, but Casa Dani may be just as good if not better. Definitely give it a try!“

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

“Gave this place a try a week ago and it was pretty good. Nothing we had was what I would call "ground breaking" but it was pretty solid for classics. The pancakes were very fluffy and fat but held good flavor too. For some reason I just had to try this places chopped cheese (my local bodega stopped selling food and switched to weed) and yea I've had better chopped cheeses but it did scratch that itch when you're craving one. I got the energizer juice also which was on par with others no notes. All in all the place is studry it sells what it's good at and seems to have a following of customers that appreciate that.“

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