Debajo had delicious tapas in a relaxing upscale environment. 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. read more

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Made a reservation here for dinner before a show and it did not disappoint! Pretty quiet when we got 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. read more

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Service was kinda slow at the beginning. We sat for a while after getting water before our order was taken. Individual bathrooms clean. Cute patio area. Good ambiance with music playing and candles on every table Matrimonia - really nice anchovies taste without being too fishy. A citrusy lightness Strachiatelka - good creamy fruit added a nice sweetness. Could have done with a little more fruit or citrus for the taste to be more balanced. Croquettes - crispy and thin with a soft gooey inside pickled onion cuts the creamy ness so it doesn't feel too heavy Rosalita - spicy and sweet Duck breast - perfectly cooked the date puree was a great accompaniment. Whole dish was super well balanced Chocolate mouse thick sweet but not overly, rich. Nuts add nice texture and the slight saltiness of the miso is really good. Nori was fine but didn't feel necessary Overall a great meal. Perfect location for a date night or wine night with the girls read more

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This Spanish tapas and wine bar is a great cozy spot in Nomad. Service here is really quick and the vibe is perfect for a date night! I got their charcuterie, hamachi crudo, and duck breast as well as their albarino wine. Everything was great to share. I loved their wine selection and would highly recommend adding at least a glass to pair with your meal. Out of the dishes that I got, the favorite was definitely the duck breast which had a date-based puree that was absolutely delicious. The other bites were alright. Nonetheless, it was a very warm and cozy vibe--great for an intimate dinner! read more

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There are many pics on Yelp of the paella and the octopus but on my visit they did not have it on the menu. It was disappointing but the other dishes made up for it. No reservations and they sat us! This was towards the end of the evening. Must get if you're adventurous: Anchovies - these are raw in a seasoned oil that comes with olive tapenade. You eat it with the bread and it's a great appetizer! Also, the pickles. This is a side dish, not free. But they come with pickled chilis. The food would not have been as yummy as it was without the chilis. Must get them! They also come with other types of pickles. For the basic folks: The Gambas (shrimp) is a great starter! The roasted garlic that it comes cooked with spreads nicely over bread. The bread is free and you can keep asking for more. Pork belly! It was very good but some parts were tough and chewy. The fatty edges were the winner. There was nothing special about their version but pork belly fried like this is special as it is! I would skip next time: I would try something else other than the chips. It's a bit salty and the dip is too. They also have a very tasty non alcoholic wine that I ordered. It was surprisingly very dry and tasty. Not sweet at all. The ambiance is casual and the service is fairly quick. It's attached to the Made Hotel at the bottom. The entrance is on 28th street but there are steeps steps. If you want to take the elevator go into the hotel. Overall the food was good and the prices were fair for NYC. We went about an hour before closing and the vibe was very chill. However, because we dined late they were out of a few dishes. read more

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We were a party of parents and new college grads having a nice night out and Debajo fit the bill. The kids liked their drinks and the vibe, and we ordered almost all the tapas, wine, and a few mains. Nice cosy subterranean space. Cons: the duck was underwhelming; small portion, tough bits. The server also took all our orders and only then asked if anyone had explained the menu, which we had assumed was her role. Great support staff, and the all other food and wine were very good. Worth a try! read more

Amazing food! Debajo is a hidden gem. The braised short rib and patatas bravas were our favorite; out of the two times we've been here we've ordered them. read more

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Loved how cute and secluded this bar is - nice space under the hotel with great wine and some Spanish classics. The other reviews are right, the place is pretty pricey (steak dish over $40 for a few pieces and no wine bottles under $55) but once you commit everything's delicious. Great places for a date night or occasion read more

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Have come here a few times and the place has delivered. Located under the Made Hotel and is a little hidden. Review is for the time I went most recently. Food (4/5) - First time I came here only had the white sangria and that was very fruit-forward, which I appreciated! This time had food - patatas bravas mastered the crispy outside and soft inside; calamari was well seasoned and the tangy aioli was a good balance; the fish on the crispy saffron rice was done just right, not too dry. They use a lot of aiolis / mayo on their dishes, or maybe that's just the assortment of what we got. Price (3/5) - Pricier for the area, both apps and the smaller tapas are around 15-20 apiece, and the mains are 35-45 or so for a slightly smaller portion (it is to share, after all). Service (5/5) - Not too intrusive, very helpful in ordering the right amount of food (he said 4-6 plates for 2). Didn't rush us for the bill or the order, even though we were the last ones there. Ambiance (4/5) - Can get a little dark but is intimate and cozy otherwise. Didn't sit in the patio area but could see that getting a little cold in the winter. The bar area is nice, would do that if I have a chance next time. read more

The food, service and beverages were amazing. Definitely visiting again!! Cool Vibe in the cellar and upstairs is a coffee house with cocktails. Super clean - super friendly!! read more

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Debajo Promedio? The good: friendly service, certain dishes. The chicken is a standout for sure, come for this. The pulpo with duck fat fried potatoes, yes. Tuna steak, not bad, good flavor and accompanied sauce, could be presented and seared better, (sliced thinner as well). The bad: some dishes fall flat, lack flavor, and poor execution. Example; delicata dish severely lacked, well delicata. Literal shaved pieces you couldn't taste. Salad had good ingredients, but lacked any flavor, was very bland and poorly dressed. It's not hard to dress a salad with at least a flavorful vinaigrette (I think they tossed in just olive oil, needs acidity). The toast which was essentially a bruschetta, had almost ice cold tomato on top. At least bring the tomato to room temp before placing on toasted bread. Also lacked flavor, like they strained canned diced tomato from the fridge and placed it on toast and called it good. I'm pretty sure that's what they did. Head chef needs to be on site more, I got the feeling the potential is there, it's just that the kitchen isn't being overseen by the creator of the dishes (at least I hope that's the case). Also, turn the music down in the bathrooms, I don't need hearing damage while I wash my hands. And finally, they need to select a better Tempranillo for the glass option, that was a sad choice. read more

A very cute space that fits the restaurants name Debajo - you follow the stairs outside that lead you downstairs to this cozy oasis! Of the tapas, I particularly enjoyed the Grilled Octopus and the Little Gem Salad - the refreshing crunch was just what I needed. I've wanted to try the octopus with the forbidden rice but it was not available that day. read more

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Debajo is a cute spot located in the basement of a hotel my friend and I ordered the patatas bravas and the pulpo rice. Unfortunately the pulpo rice also came with potatoes so our meal was 80% potatoes. However, the food came out pretty quickly. The octopus was tender, and the patatas bravas were well seasoned. We also ordered a basque cheesecake at the end which was pretty yummy. read more

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Tapas seemed like a good option for me and my friends so we could try more things. When we arrived at 6pm they were pretty empty with only one other table occupied. It's a cute place with a mix of benches, chairs, high tables, counter seating, and ventilated outdoor space. Food came out fast The server was nice and didn't bug us throughout the meal. I did wish he was more proactive about providing menu recommendations. We ended up googling and yelping ourselves. I can't give this a 5* mostly due to the food quality. We ordered PCT, clam conserva, croquette, grilled octopus, pork loin, and wild red shrimp Their bread and garlic is good, so anything with those elements is quite solid. PCT was my fave. Idk what PCT stands for or its meaning in Spanish, but it's basicallly tomato puree on bread. It looks simple but still tasted so good. Garlic was strong. The tomato was juicy without being too wet. Croquettes are flavor of the day. It was ham when we went. It was alright nothing special. It came out fresh and crunchy without being too hard. I forgot what was inside but it helped balance the salty ham. Clam conserva wasn't what we expected it to be. Jk I googled beforehand too. I'm wondering what's the cultural meaning behind eating directly from the can. We were pleased it wasn't fishy or salty coming out of a can. It came with bread so by default it tastes good. There were a lot of clams in that can. Grilled octopus was a bit disappointing. We couldn't find it at first since the online menu mentioned it coming with black rice. Now it's octopus over potatoes. I found the octopus not tender enough. We didn't like the flavor. The potatoes were bland but it kinda worked out to balance out the pork loin later. Wild shrimp was fighting with octopus for the worst spot. We didn't realize beforehand the shrimp came with head and shell. It had a lot of garlic and oil which tasted good but the problem was with the shrimp. It was too mushy which was another issue when we had to peel the shell. I think I read other people on Yelp say it's not fresh either. Also dislike how they didn't clean the intestines here. It was very thick and dark. Pork loin was a bit too salty in the beginning, but then I think we got used to it and like the sauce. The edge pieces were a bit dry but the insides were quite tender. The scallion on the side was huge and we had trouble cutting it so skipped out on it. We weren't full full at the end but all the bread and oil and butter made us satisfied. I actually felt full after drinking another cup of water. We were joking their tap water tastes better than normal. Perhaps it's because of all the strong flavors in their dishes. Their kitchen is an open kitchen just behind the counter. I don't recall smelling anything upon arrival or my clothes being smelly after leaving. Ventilation is so important. Their bathroom is a hallway of 4-5 individual rooms with sinks inside. I like that format. The sinks are so deep. It's probably deeper than my forearm is long. Imagine dropping something in there. read more

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The food and ambiance are good. It took me a while to find it since it is underground as the name suggests. Prices are a bit high. read more

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Debajo is a restaurant located under the Made Hotel. It's not huge, which gives that level of intimacy. I see that it's rated pretty highly here, but I give it a 4 stars at best. The food is pretty good, but are the tapas spectacular? Not particularly. The PCT/pan con tomate is tasty, but it's standard -- and I can say the same for everything else. The biggest disappointment for me are both the sangrias. We ordered two pitchers, one of the red and white each. Not only did it taste watered down, it didn't have the signature fruit. Service was ok, it was one guy I saw seating and serving everyone. read more

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Delicious and fresh Spanish food tucked away in a downstairs restaurant. Service was decent and the food was a real throwback to Madrid. The waiter recommended 2-3 tapas per person and 1 main to share for every 2 people, so we ended up getting the Patatas Bravas, Cauliflower, Brussels, Olive + Sardines, Tomato Bread, Jamon, Octopus and Babette Steak. I'm pescatarian so couldn't eat Jamon or Steak but my favourites from the rest were the Olives and Tomato Bread. Patatas were a bit too saucy for me so the potatoes were no longer crisp. Cauliflower and brussels tasted a bit Chinese which was unexpected. I also looooved the desserts and thought they were the highlights - lava cake and panna cotta were both absolutely amazing. They sound like relatively simple dishes but were some of the best I've had!! Panna cotta was the perfect texture and the lava cake was so chocolately and gooey. We also got a pitcher of Sangria which totaled around 5-6 glasses and was good, not too sweet. read more

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The food and service here is great, just a little pricey for tapas. My favorites from what my friend and I ordered were the patatas bravas ($16 for a good portion - loved the sauce) and pulpo rice ($29 for an appetizer portion). Not sure if I'd return given the price point but the food is delicious, just a little expensive if you're ordering multiple tapas to be full. read more

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Came to Delano with the hopes of having some authentic tapas while in NYC, but left disappointed. Food was OK, but this is a strange little place in the basement of a strange little hotel on a somewhat sketchy mostly wholesaler/commercial block on W29th street. Almost deserted, the atmosphere which is so essential to a tapas experience was nonexistent on a weekday night. Would not recommend. read more

High quality Spanish tapas in a cool underground kind of setting. Paleta Iberico ($19) - These thin slices of 36 month aged ham were pretty tasty although slightly too salty for my taste. The menu said this came with pickles although it actually came with pickled cauliflower rather than traditional pickles (not necessarily a bad thing). Chistos ($14) - This plate of 12 little crispy sausage rolls was actually my favorite of the three tapas we ordered, as the outside was nice and crispy and the sausages were cooked well. Each roll was a nice bite sized amount. Gambas al Ajillo ($20) - This dish of garlic shrimp seems to be a favorite of diners here. While it was good, it was kind of swimming in oil and I didn't find it to be particularly special. Burnt Basque Cheesecake ($11) - A nice, soft, and tasty cheesecake with yummy strawberry compote on top. Slightly small portion size though. The environment is quite interesting, as the restaurant is actually below the sidewalk level (you can either take an elevator down or go down the stairs from the sidewalk). As such, it can be easy to miss this place, although there is a little sign by the sidewalk. But this does give the place a bit of a hidden, special kind of vibe. The decor of the place is a mix between modern and traditional Spanish style. There is a bit of an elevated and intimate kind of vibe. We were able to walk in and get a table without a wait on a Friday night. The staff were friendly and fairly attentive. The service speed was decent. Overall, while these tapas were pretty good, I thought they were slightly overpriced. That being said, the nice and unique environment can substantiate the value a bit, so I would still give Debajo a solid 4 stars. read more

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The place is nice and comfortable. It has a modern look. The service is ok. The staff know the food and they are attentive. The food is "ok". Perhaps I am picky because I know Spanish food. I know some of the dishes are just canned even though they could actually make them by themselves (as they do in most spanish bars). I thought the chistos would actually be the sausage, but it's more like little hotdogs! The best dishes: the octopus is good (I wonder if they buy the octopus raw and cook there - I didn't ask). The patatas bravas were good. The shrimp were good. The cauliflower was tasty but it was not really a Spanish dish. I've stayed away from Spanish food in NYC so I can't compare but it is inferior to at least most bars in Spain. read more

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Ooooh my goodness this is my new favorite place for tapas. This honestly is better than other places I've been too -- namely the chain "Barcelona." I think it's cute it's named "Debajo" since it is technically below (you walk down some stairs to access it). I made a reservation on Seated, and they didn't have it in their system, but thankfully there were empty tables so we were able to get seated quickly! The menu is somewhat small but definitely mighty. I loved the Albariño we had -- super refreshing and paired nicely with all the dishes we got. For two people, we ordered these dishes (and we ended up having leftovers): 1. P-C-T: 5/5 Soooo good. Such a nice portion too! The spread was amazing. 2. Patatas Bravas: 5/5 Also the best patatas bravas I have had compared to other tapas places. These were fried so nicely. 3. Cod Croquetas: 5/5 Maybe my second favorite after the P-C-T. This almost reminded me of the Filet O' Fish sandwich from McDonald's (in a good way). 4. Pulpo Rice: 4/5 I do feel like the price was a little steep for the portion size, but the octopus was delicious. 5. Charred Broccolini: 4/5 I loved the surprise of the citrus in this dish! It might have been mandarin oranges they included and they worked SO well in this dish. I would absolutely love to come back!!! read more

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Debajo is an intimate bar and tapas restaurant situated in the Made hotel. I came on a Monday night with friends. There weren't many people other than a small group celebrating a birthday by the bar. We tried to sit on the couches but they were reserved for the night. We ordered the PCT, patatas bravas, and some drinks. The PCT was delicious, I enjoyed the tangy tomatoes on the sourdough bread. The hint of olive oil was fantastic. The patatas bravas was fantastic as well, so we ordered another. Unfortunately, the second bowl that came out had a piece of hair in it. The waiter replaced it after we expressed our concern. I wish we could've been seated in the couches that were unoccupied the entire night. Other than that, the ambiance and the food made for a great experience. read more

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Food has good flavors but I think it was due to them just opening & not even staff that the service was very slow, they did apologize & comped the salmon along with giving another croquette dish, so nice of them and really appreciated it! It is pricey for these tapas but I did enjoy them, I would say the duck was salty but the ham croquettes, octopus, salmon, potatoes bravas was good. It's located downstairs from a hotel, nice speakeasy decor. I'll come back again for another try! read more

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We were excited to try this place but ultimately a bit disappointed. The cauliflower, mini hot dog rolls, and little gem salad weren't bad (I thought very good bar food) but we weren't huge fans of anything else - the patatas bravas were too soft and soggy and the shrimp which came highly recommended by the waiter was too oily and lacked flavor. A small point but most tables are high top chairs, some without any backs, which I found a little uncomfortable. If you want just a few small bites, like the cauliflower and mini hot dog rolls, probably ok but otherwise not sure I would return for dinner. read more

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Excellent Spanish tapas in a beautiful basement space. Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend the cauliflower and broccoli as well as the cod croquettes. The pork chop with trumpet mushrooms were delicious, but also very rich. read more

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Loved the food here. PCT, patatas bravas and definitelyyy the croquettas were our favorites. Basque cheesecake shocked us with how good it was, and churros were delightfully light and fluffy. Appreciated the cozy restaurant vibes seated at a corner booth table near the window and friendly staff. read more

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I kept saying "wow" between bites throughout my entire meal. The staff's attitude makes this place stand out. Their menu offers financial advantages. The waiters impressed with inventively prepared dishes. Debajo shows steady performance. read more

I always walked by this place and thought I would finally try it with my friends but we left hungry and disappointed... We get that it is basically tapas here, but the portion sizes were so small and each dishes were so overpriced... I came with a party of five and we legit had two bites of each dish and were overwhelmed to order more b/c our bill was already high.. I found nothing special with any of the dishes to justify their price either. Ambiance is definitely cute and it wasn't as packed when we went on a Thursday night for dinner, but the cocktails were also just so-so. read more

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This is a hidden tapas bar in Nomad. When I saw hidden, I mean you will be lost trying to find this place. Even with google maps, the address, it is hard to figure out where you are. It's in the basement of the Made Hotel. Tapas are absolutely delicious, but yes they can get super pricey. To be honest, the quality you're getting I would give 4 stars. It's just that the price of some of these dishes is very over the top. I would recommend the Cod croquettes. Absolutely sinful! IG: @QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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Debajo is really so underrated, and I hope that more people discover it for themselves! We came on a Friday evening as a large group for a corporate dinner, and were extremely well looked after the entire evening (huge shoutout to Ross!). From always ensuring our drinks were topped up, to checking in just the perfect number of times without being overbearing, the entire evening was made that much better by just being at Debajo. The food was also absolutely delectable, and actually so great for sharing. Since we were a larger group, we did get to try a variety of the items on the menu. The duck was surprisingly the group favourite, which paired with a light and refreshing kale salad. With that said though, the gambas, charcuterie board, cauliflower, potatoes, rice, and more were pretty much all cleared from the plates. Towards the end as we were also sharing some desserts, we were given an additional item on the house because the team were worried the number of desserts shared were not enough! So so sweet. I would highly recommend Debajo to anyone in the area, and also those not - it is well worth the trek. The moody lights, not so crowded spacing indoors, and lowkey décor is a must for anyone looking for a tapas spot. read more

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Great food and atmosphere! i came in here with my friend and our sons. We ordered 8 tapas - All were very tasty. Churros for dessert were excellent. Service was top notch. read more

Came here on a Sat night with a reservation for 2. You have to enter through the hotel/cafe door as the outside door was locked after us trying to go down the stairs. The space is very tight. They have about 5-6 2 person tables, a long communal table, and a couple of 4 seaters along with the bar. Then there's the outdoor space with a heater. We decided to sit in the middle so there was more space than being crammed along with a crowd of people over in 1 area where all the 2 seaters were. I had hung my jacket and purse behind my seat and throughout the service the wait staff kept knocking into my jacket and purse. They asked me to put it under the hooks of the table which I didn't notice, but that didn't stop them from nudging me every time they walked by. For food, the menu goes from small tapas to larger portion plates top to bottom. They had a few specials for the day as well. We tried the calmari, cod croquettes, brocollini, steak, and patatas bravas. Everything was nicely made. I don't think anything particularly stood out to me. The steak comes with a side salad, but the potatoes in them didn't really add cohesion imo. Overall, a good meal. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. And the food comes out fast if your short on time. read more

Delicious and authentic Catalonian tapas in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere with a friendly and gracious waitstaff sums up our experience! The pan con tomate (p-c-t on the menu) was made with a hearty, rustic slice of bread and a grated tomato and garlic topping (a lovely alternative to the Spanish PCT tradition of simply rubbing tomato on the toasted bread!). We also enjoyed the pulpo on smashed potatoes, the croquettes of the day, and an incredibly crunchy, fresh, and tasty salad. If you're looking for outstanding Costa Brava food in a welcoming environment, Debajo (below a hotel, this the name), is the place! Highly recommended! read more

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Our dining options just improved. Their design approach seemed professional. Many different dishes have satisfied me. The staff maintains exceptional standards consistently. I'm grateful this place is part of our town. read more

We ordered 4 small plates and a dessert to share. My favorite from what we ordered was patatas bravas and brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts had the spicy kick that I was looking for. Also loved the chocolate sorbet with olive oil. The dark chocolate was so rich in flavor and it's the perfect level of sweetness. They were also generous in the alcohol department. We had some really strong cocktails. The service was really nice. The staff was very attentive without making us feel like they want to get rid of us as soon as we finished our dessert. Lovely and intimate ambiance. It felt trendy, but not pretentious. read more

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Out of the several highly rated Spanish restaurants I've tried around the city, Debajo was underwhelming. My friend and I got Cod Croquetas, Romanesco Cauliflower, and Pulpo Rice. We both agreed the cauliflower dish was the best. It tasted like Lao Gan Ma sauce, so almost an Asian fusion dish? I liked the flavor and found it roasted perfectly--not too crunchy nor tender. As for the croquetas, these were a miss for me. I wasn't a fan of their mushiness and would've preferred the texture of fish meat rather than mashed fish. Lastly, the pulpo rice was just ok. They do serve a good amount of octopus, so they're not skimping, but it just wasn't memorable. All in all, I would not mind returning, and I really liked the ambiance of the restaurant, but my friend said she probably would not come back. read more

We really enjoyed everything about Debajo. The tapas were delicious. The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. The space was warm and cozy. read more

The area appreciates having quality so close by. Every table was filled with diners. Debajo knows how to please with food. Tasty food with reasonable prices and outstanding service from everyone. The area showcases this standout place. read more

Loved the vibe - great place to hang out for drinks and tapas with friends OR for a date (comfortable low key space and flattering lighting). The relaxing vibe did remind me of Spain a little. Place is in the basement. Food was good - no complaints. Maybe other than I sort of wish they had padron peppers instead of shishito (always 1/10 chance of winning the spicy lottery). The bartender made us lemonades that were really tasty. Would add to my regular rotation of restos. read more

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