A very solid Spanish restaurant with all the traditional flavors. I came with a few friends and…read moreordered the croquetas de jamón (the bechamel was perfection, loved them), carne y pulpo à la gallega. The meat and the octopus were cooked so well, so tender and it all reminded me of being back home. The service was also outstanding, our server was super kind and very attentive. Definitely recommend to try it!

A group of 6 of us had dinner reservations on a warm Friday at 6:30. The space is pleasant enough…read moreand t he food was excellent but there were too few servers to properly attend to a packed restaurant I have to blame that on poor staff scheduling. We had excellent cocktails and small bites that were quite tasty, but it was a full 10 minutes until my cocktail arrived despite the fact that I asked about it twice. Even worse, two of our group ordered chicken pand the rest of us were all but finished dining when the dishes finally arrived. One of our group also went to the front to ask about it three times. The place was raucously full and the servers were slammed and those things resulted in a less than pleasant experience despite the excellent food. I could only recommend going there at an off hour if you expect a nice meal

If you visit Boqueria for brunch, treat yourself to the Brunch Feast--you will NOT be disappointed!…read moreIt's a fantastic deal that lets your table share multiple items across the tapas, brunch, and dessert menus. The patio here is adorable, offering a peaceful, cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of Midtown street and hotel traffic, and the staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive. Don't skip out on their Bloody Mary, either! Everything we ordered was phenomenal, but I highly recommend the albondigas (beef and pork meatballs), patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with garlic aioli), coca de costilla (braised short rib flatbread), and the huevos horneados (eggs baked in a savory chorizo and tomato sauce). To finish on a high note, the dulce de leche churros are an absolute must. This was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last!

Food was ok, not the best tapas for the price…read more Service was good until they forgot to bring us one drink but charged us for it. When we told the server, he argued with us and said we had 3 drinks. Yes agree we had 3 drinks but you charged us for 4. The server was rude about it, took the receipt and came back with a new receipt that only took off half the price of the drink...not sure if that makes any sense but ok, I'm done arguing with people who are rude about correcting an error. So if you want to deal with servers like that, by all means...you definitely won't see me there again.

Food: The food is delicious here! I've tried similar Peruvian-Chinese restaurants in the city which…read moreare very average, but I was pleasantly surprised by Flor de Mayo for its flavors and quality of the food. We tried the mixed ceviche (squid, fish, octopus), 1/2 fried chicken with plantains, and 1/2 rotisserie chicken with fried rice. I would highly recommend all three of these dishes. The ceviche was fresh, simple, and very refreshing; it's a small portion and meant to be shared as an appetizer. Both types of chickens were very flavorful and moist. I don't normally like plantains, but the plantains here were perfectly cooked, lightly fried, and sweet. I have been recommending this place to family and friends and can't wait to go back myself. Service: Service was excellent. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our water was filled constantly without having to ask them. Multiple staff members came by throughout the meal to ask us if we needed anything. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for both small and large groups. The place does get packed during peak meal times. Seating is spacious and comfortable as well. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

It's so interesting in NYC you can find truly any type of restaurant and Flor De Mayo definitely…read morefalls in this category. I think its so interesting how Chinese immigrants came to Cuba and incorporated their cuisine with local Cuban food. Came during lunch time to Flor De Mayo and was able to get a table for 3 very easily. - Chupe de Camarón - I saw a lot of people rave about this soup on Google Reviews so I decided to give it a try. At first glance, it looked pretty good and I had expected it to almost have a cajun broil like flavor profile but I felt like the soup lacked a bit of flavor and was a bit watered down - 1/2 Chicken, A La Carte - Becuase I wasn't sure if I was going to get my protein fix from the soup itself, I ordered their rotisserie chicken and I thought it was okay. Although the skin of the chicken had a lot of flavor, the chicken itself didn't really retain that flavor and was a bit dry. Overall, I think the food is interesting to try once but I'm not sure I would come back again.

I was at this location of this Basque and Spanish restaurant a while ago with a group, with their…read moreoriginal location being in Harlem. The table we sat at was quite large, and I think it could have fit a few more people. The staff was friendly, and the lighting wasn't too dark, nor was it too loud. While I liked the atmosphere, I found the food, or rather specifically the tapas, to be not good at best, while the main dishes were better but also ranged in quality. The fact that the tapas we ordered were pretty closely priced to the mains means I would recommend the mains only based on portion and taste alone. To drink, a bunch of us split a bottle of wine from their large and pretty reasonably priced selection. The first tapas that arrived was something that I could not eat. This was the Pulpo Zarautz for $32, listed as octopus with garlic and merken seasoning served over mashed baby potatoes. The dish was small, and people thought it was OK as they found the pieces of octopus a tad chewy. They liked the spices but were surprised that the potatoes were a bit cool. The $24 Gambas Al Ajillo, with slow-cooked prawns, white wine, EVOO, garlic, and mermen, was alright. There was a handful of shrimp, and they were decently cooked, but the "ajillo," or rather, the garlic, was very light. Therefore, I found it a bit bland, which is almost never the case for this dish. I wouldn't recommend this based on price and flavor. Last and least of the tapas was the $22 Tortilla De Patatas, listed simply as a Spanish omelette. There was an option to add chorizo for $2 more, which we did. Along with the omelette, this also arrived with a few sauces and some pieces of crunchy bread, which were the highlight, as the omelette wasn't good either. The texture of the omelette was very different than any other Spanish omelette I've ever had. It was quite soft with a bit of chew, with a mild chorizo flavor. Along with the greenish color, it wasn't exactly appetizing. I wouldn't recommend this at all, but thankfully, that was the last tapas we ordered. My favorite of the main dishes was the Solomillo & Pebre for $28, listed as skirt steak topped with parsley and olive oil, with hand-cut fried potato and salad. While not the most tender, as it is a skirt steak, it was still well-flavored with the topping almost reminding me, to an extent, of a less oily version of chimichurri. The potatoes had a unique texture, being slightly crispy on the outside while remaining slightly soft in the middle. The salad on the side, which also arrived with one of our other mains, was a tasty mix and certainly more effort than a typical salad you find in many of these places. We also liked the $32 Costillas De Cerdito, with pork ribs in beer, mustard, and rosemary with hand-cut fried potato and salad. The pork ribs were flavorful, though I did find a bit of it to be a bit fatty, but some of that is expected with pork ribs. The mildly sweet and slightly rich sauce paired with the pork ribs. The same comments from before can be made about the potatoes and salad. Last was the OK Paella De Mariscos for $38, listed as rice cooked with shrimp, mussels, clams, prawns, and fresh saffron. The portion size was good, with a lot of mussels and clams in particular, and a handful of shrimp. Of the bite I had of the two large prawns, they were plump and juicy as well. However, the rice was both a bit bland and a tad mushy and felt a bit overcooked compared to many other paellas. There was some socarrat on the bottom as per usual, which was the best part. It's a bit difficult to rate this place. The spices, textures, and flavors were lacking from the overpriced tapas, and I honestly wouldn't recommend any of them. For the main dishes, they were tasty, but you can get a better-cooked skirt steak at many other places for a similar price. The ribs were decent, and the paella was just OK. If we only had the tapas, I probably would be giving this place a 1, but for the whole meal, an upper 2, rounded up.

The food here and the ambiance were great! This is a great addition to the neighborhood & I'm…read moreexcited to go back! We tried a variety of dishes and each one was a hit (from the croquettes to the octopus to the paella). One member of our group doesn't usually like seafood and thought the octopus was delicious! The drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) were also yummy. The staff were super accommodating as well which I really appreciated!! Of note, the restaurant bar stays open longer than the kitchen so make sure you check in with them on when the kitchen closes (it was around 10 when we went but things were still in flux so that may change!)

It was a little difficult since I am wheelchair bound hence those three steps are not so bad. The…read morefood was delicious. The graders and waitresses were beautiful and very tentative who was delicious. Delicious. Delicious

Boqueria is a good spot to go if you're looking to share tapas and try a variety of dishes in a…read morerelaxed setting. I had the Tabla de Quesos y Embutidos, which had a nice assortment of fresh cheeses and cured meats, paired with a glass of prosecco. The paella de mariscos was also a decent choice the seafood tasted fresh and paired nicely with the creamy rice. The menu is well rounded, so there really is something for everyone

Socorrat's Chelsea location offers fantastic and welcoming service from the moment you step in. The…read morestaff strives to embed authentic Spanish features, even for brunch. You can also watch sports via the TVs alongside the wall, which can come in handy if there during the World Cup. We got the casserole (which they modified to put chorizo on the side) and the avocado toast. The casserole was quite filling given the volume of potatoes, and the avocado toast was accompanied with fries and salad. We also got a delectable dark chocolate mousse, presented exquisitely. Heartily recommend!

Socarrat always treats myself and guests so incredibly well. Anytime I'm in town I tend to visit at…read moreleast once and it has truly never failed me. The food is always great, the drinks are always the best, and the service continues to be the best. Between the continued excellent menu and drink recommendations, to the overly generous extension of complimentary desert...for whatever reason Socarrat has always treated me so well. For starters..gambas al ajillo is a must. Sizzling garlic shrimp with bread... The croquetas are amazing. The pulpo a la gallega...some of the best octopus I've had.. The paellas...I always go seafood here. Specifically the Arroz Negro, but this time around I got recommended an upgraded version of this? I wish that I knew the name but it was essentially the same thing but with mussels as an addition. The mussels are a difference maker... And for the non seafood eaters at the table, the carne is quite flavorful. For the cocktail lovers...have a field day.

started off strong but ended a bit weak. tldr; the small plates are much better than the larger…read moreplates. the crudo was the best coconut dish i've ever had as a coconut disliker! it was very yummy and underrated for sure. the oxtail was also a good dish very tender meat and again, surprisingly my favorite. i think these two are 10/10 dishes for sure. the mains were a bit disappointing. the skirt steak with the red onions was too salty and the onions were too vinegary. 5/10 the razor clams were fine i think a bit salty and fatty but the best main we got 8/10. the arroz negro and duck breast were both somewhat forgettable probably between a 6-7.5/10. skip dessert altogether there are much better dessert spots in the area. it was pretty good overall and the service was definitely amazing and worthy of the michelin star. they were super attentive and replaced our utensils and whatnot for each course. the only thing is that the space inside is quite small and the tables are also small. i would come back to try more of the smaller dishes and for the crudo and/or oxtail!

It is a little insane that the lowest priced wines by the glass were $26 and $28…read more Things to skip - tomato bread wasn't grilled, had no garlic flavor, and a little soggy -octopus was muddy tasting - mussels with chorizo was a little bland, it was too watery Things that were ok but could be better - the shirt steak was good but not great - the pig ears salad was tasty but could have used a little more acid - the duck breast was well cooked but could have used some sauce Things that were good - the sobrasado was possibly the best dish

Debajo had delicious tapas in a relaxing upscale environment…read more They are tucked away in nomad, down a set of nondescript stairs. But don't let the basement level dissuade you; they really turn their location into a strength. There's a covered "outdoor" section with lots of natural light, and the inside is spacious and modern, with a semi-open kitchen that makes it feel like you're in a place twice its size. The tapas we tried were great. Patatas bravas were crispy on the outside, with a fluffy inside, and maybe a touch too much salt. The hamachi crudo was excellent, with a unique coconut and mango sauce that gave it a touch of sweet to go with the zest. And the pulpo was great, the octopus was well prepared and the sauce was hearty without dominating the taste. The half chicken was the most memorable dish; our server recommended it, and it's clear why. It was unbelievably juicy and tender, with plenty of lemon flavor in every bite. Lots of meat, don't expect a small plate like the other menu items! All in all a good experience in a nice atmosphere, definitely staying on the list for tapas in the future.

Made a reservation here for dinner before a show and it did not disappoint! Pretty quiet when we…read moregot there (I think it had just opened) but were seated in a nice booth. To find Debajo you have to find the staircase leading down as this is below ground level - hence the name. MUST GET the patatas bravas - just enough to share between three people but might want to get two orders if your party is more than three. DO NOT GET the queso - it's literally a couple thin slices of cheese, a tiny bowl of almonds, and some tomato mixture. You can add bread for like $7 on top of the original $16 price - actually ridiculous for what you get. The roasted duck breast was flavorful and tender, and the bavette steak was even better. Really great to share as well since they're cut up already. Good vibes in Debajo - would definitely come back again. It was clean and very chic.