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Debajo

4.4 (123 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Half chicken
Cyrus A.

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.

Patatas Bravas
Peyton L.

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.

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Mia H.

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!

Gambas. The shrimp was fresh and perfectly cooked. The roasted garlic was great to spread on the bread. In the background are the pickles.
Eric S.

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.

Aimee H.

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

Jamon Serrano
Anna L.

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

Braised Short Rib
Kirsten H.

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.

Sangria spritzer - on the house!!
Kimberley B.

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!!

Little Gem Salad, Patatas Bravas, Croquetas of the day
Yuna C.

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.

PCT
Dorothy Y.

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.

Basque cheesecake
Ellen C.

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.

lava cake
Stephanie Y.

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.

Pulpo rice ($29)
Elayne W.

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.

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