Came to El Born with a 3 couples at 7pm on a Saturday evening. Made the reservation 5-6 days before and was fine. We had a great table in the back of the restaurant. It's a pretty small spot so would definitely recommend reserving tables beforehand. Super cozy and chill with a greenpoint hipster meets Barcelona vibe. We ordered a bunch of plates to split as well as the squid ink seafood paella. Paella came out last and was amazing - perfect flavor, great texture but a bit light on fish. For tapas, we did the filet carpaccio, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, cauliflower, eggplant, chorizo, 2 orders of octopus, clams/fava beans and garlic shrimp. The eggplant could have been roasted for 5-10 more min as it was slightly tough to bite. Patatas bravas and octopus were probably my favorite two tapas. We ordered different wines, vermut, and beers through dinner as well. We ended off the food with 2 tres leches cake orders and espresso. Great cake!! Worth a stop if in the area and want tapas! read more

Great happy hour!! The menu is online and if you see it, you cant beat the prices! The food is tasty and the drinks are great ! I been a couple times and would love to go back again read more

If your looking for a cool spot for tapas and wine to hang with friends then go here. @elbornnyc in Greenpoint is a cozy spot with cool art. They also have a nice heated outdoor patio. This was our lineup Croquetes Del Dia . Today was mushrooms. It was a little mushy but tasty. It came with a sauce which really wasn't necessary. Ració De Pernil Ibèric 'Ibérico' ham, 'picos' This was outstanding! One of the best I've had! Look at the marbelling in the pic! Truita De Patates (tortilla) Made to order Spanish egg omelet with potatoes and onion. Really good! One of the best in NY. We ordered it twice and took one home Montadito' De Bou Filet mignon carpaccio, artichoke, Manchego cheese, capers. This was tasty. Good layering of flavor. Its a cold appetizer, so probably not so much for cold winter night. Definitely a good summer time appetizer.   Caneló De Cua De Bou Braised oxtail 'caneló' (pasta), basil bechamel sauce This dish was amazing. We liked it so much, we ordered it twice. The meat was so moist amd flavoarful. The basil bechamel was creamy and light and wrapped around the meat so well. I could eat this all day. Dàtils Amb Bacó Fumat Bacon-wrapped dates, Valdeón cheese. It was different from what I have had in the past. Haven't had this style of preparation before with the cheese in the middle. The consistency was mushy, so wasn't crazy about it. Pop a La Pedra Grilled octopus, potatoes, fresh herbs, paprika, charcoal salt. We love pulpo but didn't finish this. It was over cooked, charred and salty. Maybe it was a bad day and the chef left it on the grill too long. Gambes Al 'ajillo' Garlic shrimp cooked in olive oil and 'guindilla' This is one of my favorite tapas at Spanish spots. The dish wss lacking garlic and was salty. The shrimp was of good size. One of the best things to do is soak your bread in that garlic oil and its generally really good. Postres (dessert) Coulant De Xocolata Dark chocolate lava cake, berries foam. This was good. The ice cream that came along with it melded nicely with dark chocolate. The berry foam was probably not necessarily, but gave it a nice look. The wine was really good. We had two bottles of the Origenes a blend of Can, syrah and Tempernillo. Definitely will go back. The spot is really cool. read more

This place is legit... coming from Spain, I can honestly say the flavors are on point. I had the pulpo, which was fantastic. I like the way they butterfly it. Patattas bravas were different, really enjoyed the homemade mayo and red sauce separate. Perfectly cooked potatoes. And my absolute favorite were the morcilla croquetas.....WOW . Never had that combo before. Friendly service, sat outside. read more

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Drinks are great. Had the Ginger Mojito Order the Montadito de bou Fillets mignon carpaccio not what I expected. Wasn't a fan. I don't taste no artichoke or see any manchego cheese. It was crostini, spread with artichoke and cheese top with fillets mignon and fry capers. The meat took over the meal. So sad. Garlic shrimp ( special of the day ) was good and hot. But it was over cooked. Like any shrimp or chicken breast lover once it's over cooked it changes the dynamic. read more

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We came to EL Born for the first time for NYC Tapas Week. The restaurant itself is a cool space and they have outdoor seating. The prix fix had a good selection of basic tapas and we added one more a la carte that we wanted to try. The food was ok. Nothing stood out as delicious. The shrimp croquettes were good. The jamon was not good quality, very dry and had no color like the deep red color of iberico. The roasted mushroom was salty and overly sauced with vinegar and soy. The gambas al ajillo which was our extra dish was not good. Garlic was burned and the oil tasted like it. The shrimp were overcooked. It was disappointing. The gin and tonics were good but the herbs in my husband's were brown and ready for the trash. We also ordered the sardines at the end to try those but they never came. The waiter brought us the check instead so we just said "forget it". Service was also an issue... unattentive and they didn't know the answers to any questions. We were sorry to have had this experience.. read more

El Born - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely perfect!! I did not expect this place to be as awesome as it was. It took me forever to try and find a place that could RSVP for a large group at the very last minute. They replied to my email inquiry very quickly and let me book my group of 14 people 3 days before the event. They had our group sit in the back which had a very nice vibe. They had 90 minute bottomless mimosas and sangria that I think seems to be available for most of the afternoon(we were there from 2-4PM). Keep in mind the whole table has to participate. The food was phenomenal. Which is surprising since brunch food are almost always the same everywhere you go, but at el born it was fun to eat something new. Of course they were tapas but we wished there more servings. It was family style so you get what you get. Everything was great but our favorite was the dates with bacon and bravas patatas. Everyone loved everything and would definitely recommend! read more

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El Born is the type of place that neither over-delivered nor disappointed. I came in expecting a couple happy hour bites and a glass of wine, and that's what I got. I will say, the mushroom croquettes were particularly good, however, the paella, and patatas bravas, were salty and cooked improperly. It's not a bad place to wind up if you're in the neighborhood and want to check out a happy hour, but this probably isn't a place I would actively seek out again. read more

The food is really really good. Me and my fiancé absolutely love Spanish food. Every time we go out of town we like to try the best Spanish restaurants in that area. Being that this one is down the street from us we definitely had to try it. Food: The food is extremely good, so good we came back the next day for happy hour (happy hour Prices are really good by the way). We tried the potatoes bravas, bacon wrapped dates, tortilla espanola (only one that I wasn't to impressed by), the sausages, croquettas, and a lamb skewer. All which were prepared & plates nicely. Service: Simple, it's non existent. No intro to the menu, no "hi have you been here before", no item recommendations, no welcome back the next day (same employees by the way), etc. They seem like really nice people but maybe lack training or passion for the industry that their in. Either way, We can deal with someone (server) not interacting with us, it gives us time to enjoy our food. read more

El Born - Facing Manhattan Ave. - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A great choice if you're looking for a brunch spot that does more than just your plain old eggs benedict and from-concentrate mimosas. And better yet, they take reservations - such a rarity for brunch in New York. Some must-trys on the menu include the croquette of the day, the crispy eggplant with sour cream, the patatas bravas, and the seafood paella. The paella takes some time to make so if you know you want a paella party I suggest ordering it right when you sit down. We got one made for two people, but with the other tapas we ordered it was more than enough food for our party of 4. I wasn't thrilled by the cauliflower with bechamel sauce, but for the most part all of the dishes were hits. Toss in a sangria or a 'Gazpaxto Maria' (their version of a Bloody Mary), and you're all set for a festive and tasty daytime food party! read more

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First time posting - the rude manager inspired me to sign up. Don't be fooled by the 2x1 Gin and Tonics sign outside, it's 2x1 per person and cannot be shared - but they'll only tell you that rudely at the end of your meal. My gf and I were walking around the neighborhood when we saw the sign and were excited because 1) we love G+T's, especially of the Spanish variety, and 2) because of the great deal. The server even mentioned the 2x1 G+T deal when we sat down. When we asked for the bill, we were asked if we were having another drink, to which we said no because we had other plans we were getting to. That's when our server said the 2x1 special was per person. I asked if that was written anywhere, and she said no, that was just the policy. So, I asked if she wouldn't mind asking the manager if he could honor the deal since we came in with the expectation that it was a true 2x1 deal. She obliged and said she would ask. That's when the manager came by and asked what it was that we needed. It appears that the server did not explain to him the situation, but she sent him over - which itself was little weird. We explained the situation, and he said the same thing: 2x1 is per person. I then told him that the sign and the fact that the server re-emphasized the 2x1 deal when we sat down, without saying "per person" was misleading. We agreed to pay the bill and when he returned with the bill we suggested that they add 2x1 "per person" in their messaging, so they wouldn't be misleading and set the right expectations for future customers- to which the manager said "Don't tell me what to do." We had had a nice time up to then. We enjoyed our drinks, enjoyed the space. But I work in the hospitality industry, and I put a lot of value in how customers should be treated. I wasn't rude, and I wasn't trying to scheme and get a deal that doesn't exist. We legit walked in expecting the sign meant what it said, and it turned out to be a bait and switch tactic. The worse part though, was the rudeness of the manager. We won't be returning, unfortunately. And we hope management will take a second look at how they treat their customers. read more

El Born - Beware of the 2x1 Gin and Tonic bait and switch - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was a really quirky dining experience for a big group. We did the chef's selection with 6 courses, including paella. I really enjoyed the ambience of this place, the plating and decor stood out. We had both the regular and frozen red sangria; the frozen was TOO frozen but once it softened up it was fine. Food-wise, I loved the charcuterie presentation and the croquettes were a major standout along with the patatas. Brussel sprouts were pretty standard and the grilled octopus was polarizing at our table. I like octopus but I've had better preparations -- that being said, some of my table mates really liked it. Lots of char. The bacon-wrapped dates are also incredibly rich. Come HUNGRY if you pick the chef's special, because I was full by the time the paella got to the table AND there's a dessert course. The paella is absolutely phenomenal. We got the chicken & mushroom, I'd highly recommend it if anyone at the table doesn't like seafood. For dessert they gave us tres leches which I LOVE but is super moist, so not for everyone. Service was a little slow/didn't replenish water, but overall I thought we got a lot of bang for our buck. It's not someplace I'd hit up regularly but if you have an adventurous dinner group it's a great selection of Spanish cuisine that feels authentic. read more

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Good tapas, some of them very good, and our Norwegian waitress was excellent. A bit noisy, was that arched ceiling a good idea? You can hear the conversation of people seating on the other side as it reverberates. They add 3% to credit card payments, that is very nasty. read more

Would've given 5 stars for food and ambience. (seriously, it was delish!). However, the service was lacking. Our server, (name starts with a J) was unfortunately inattentive. I arrived about 10 minutes before my boyfriend got to the restaurant, but waited a total of 20-25 minutes before we were asked what we wanted to drink. By that time, we were ready to order. I asked about the portions (yes- tapas portions are small) and he said back abruptly, "it's tapas style," So, we continued to order more and more things and he then goes, "are you that hungry?". Well, maybe if you were more specific in your answer, we could've clarified that in the beginning! Didn't see him again for several minutes, as the bartender brought us our drinks, and the food runner brought us our food. He maybe stopped by 1-2 times towards the end to ask how everything was. We also saw the server on his phone several times near the POS/bar area while we were waiting for him to come over. For people who have worked in the service industry for many years - it's not cool! read more

After my last review about a bad experience I was messaged by an owner who apologized and asked if I'd like to receive a gift card for my next visit. I said yes and never heard back. Not great. read more

Holy shit! Made a reservation based on an open table query for restaurants in Greenpoint Brooklyn. El Born did not disappoint! I was actually thinking very nostalgically about a restaurant I l loved so much in San Francisco called cha-cha-cha's, where they served amazing tapas. This restaurant offers superbly prepared tapas that are not just delicious but also innovative and inventive read more

Fantastic Spanish food and the brunch is great value with delicious food and unlimited red or white sangria. Wonderful, warm, friendly service. read more

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This review is more about the wine than the food. The food looked fine, and I would come back to it if I was in the area because I love Spanish tapas, but since this place lists itself as a wine bar too, I came here specifically for wine. I ended up being disappointed by the wine list. They had a lot of Spanish wines (including Gramona and Raventos i Blanc), but outside of a few gems, a lot were on the mediocre side. I ended up ordering a bottle of Priorat and it was just average in quality. I was very disappointed since it's a region I typically love. However, the prices were great (way cheaper bottles than many wine bars) and there was a pretty big selection of Sherry and dessert wine too for after dinner. I might come back again just to see if they changed their wine list up a bit, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Update: Jonathan the bartender made the experience so much better! I went again recently to have wine since I was in the area. The wine list still had a few gems, but Jonathan is the reason I'm giving this 4 stars. He was an amazing mixologist, great conversationalist, and really put effort into bartending. I would come back on nights he was working. read more

Didn't have the best experience here. Decor is nice, prices are fair but food is really mediocre. Sangria was so sweet it gave me a headache and I couldn't finish it. Paella was so dry and even burnt on the edges I couldn't eat it. read more

This restaurant has the most amazing chocolate lava cake with homemade caramel ice cream. The bartender David is very easy on the eyes too!! They have a large communal table that seats about 12 people. On Wednesday nights they have a musician that plays Flamenco Guitar and it's beautiful! The back of the restaurant has a really cool orange neon light fixture hung from the ceiling. Definitely check this place out! And flirt with David!! Wow! We came in to get a filet mignon carpaccio tapas and seriously it was incredible! But!!!! The special of the night was a pork belly and watermelon dish. I could have 100 if them and it wouldn't be enough! Definitely, definitely, definitely go get that dish!! read more

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Great restaurant. *Book a reservation* Service was great and the food was delicious. We had the la gran taula which is a Spanish meat and cheese platter with Spanish olives and almonds. For our main course we had the seafood paella which consisted of squid ink rice, mussels, clams, cod, and octopus. Absolutely delicious. The wine is delicious as well and they also offer pairings. Good for small groups and dates. read more

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I ABSOLULTELY loved this place!!! 100% will be back. Went for the Saturday brunch deal - $30 for 90 minutes of unlimited mimosas, family style tapas and brunch entrees. The food was delicious and the waiters and waitresses were awesome! Our glasses were never empty The outdoor seating is socially distanced from other tables and there's a cute view of the street. The croquettes were some of the best ever! read more

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Came on a monday night so we lived our best lives and took advantage of the half off bottles of wine, they have a lovely little spannish selection and quite a few cocktails so that is a plus. The special of the night was garlic shrimp served in sizzling chili oil and i honestly wish it was a staple bc inwould honestly go back over and over just to soak in this oil, dip bread, shrimp, a finger and your first born, they will all be delicious after this. We followed that up with a variety of cured meats and wrapped the night with their take on a creme brûlée, which is light and foamy. You will fond me there monday nights from now on. read more

Popped in for dinner randomly when in BK craving some Spanish inspired tapas. On a Thursday night the place looked super dead from the outside but later found out most people sneak to the hidden back courtyard to eat away from the entrance. Our server who was also the bartender was very efficient, nice and attentive. I started out with pan con tomato, a common Spanish breakfast food consisting of crushed tomato and bread. The dish came with salt and garlic to rub on the bread but otherwise that was it. I can see how they were trying to keep a classic rendition of the dish but I could have eaten that at home - some extra layers to the dish would have been nice. Next we had the patatas bravas - fried potatoes topped with aioli. These were pretty good and extremely filling. The aioli portion was maybe on the heavy side and weighed down an already dense dish. For my main I ordered the kale salad. Not sure if I didn't read the menu correctly but the kale was either baked or fried - super dry with cheese and slices of citrus. Overall the salad was a complete miss. Fresh kale would have been just fine but the dried kale did not go well with the other ingredients and the texture was not what I would want in a salad. Overall not my favorite meal and as a lover of tapas I was a little disappointed. Although I'd come back to try one of their nightly happy hour deals in the future. read more

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Edited 10/29/18 post owners comment: The fact that the owner posted such a negative comment with regards to a real review shows how much they care about costumer service. Never did I mention that your seafood was not fresh. I stated that it wasn't appropriately prepared thereby it was fishy. I'm sure you rather have happy reviews by people who don't mind fishy food or people who simply don't know better. Instead of taking a comment and reviewing what went wrong, the owner replies in a rude condescending manner, and sugests that the costumer is unable to read and doesn't know how food needs to taste like. I have had a similar dishes in many places, and no where was each piece of fish smelling or fishy. I speak fluent Spanish, and I understand what I was served - no need to translate. I have travelled all over Spain, and had this this dish there as well. No where was the fish this fishy. Instead of taking a constructive criticism, you reacted in a negative way. P.s. I will change my review to one star as you suggested. Poor costumer service by the owner and badgering a costumer is no way to go. Good luck with finding lemon for your fish. Original Review: I debated if I should leave a 1 or a 2 star review, and I gave it 2 stars because of the wonderful service we received, but they have the most terrible and smelly paella that we ever ate. I've been wanting to stop by this place for some time because of the great reviews. It is mind-boggling how people give this place 5 and 4 stars. I've had much better food that did not smell fishy in 3 star yelp places. Let me just say that ALL of the seafood smelled overwhelmingly fishy, and I don't understand how people can eat this. We ordered sardines, and they smelled and tasted fishy. They seemed closer to anchovies than sardines. The dish consisted of puff pastry covered with flavorless cream cheese toped with sardines. There were slices of tomatoes scattered all over the plate. We also ordered oxtail which was the only good dish. It seems that the meat is properly prepared and checked for quality in this establishment. The oxtail was inside of homemade pasta, and it was truly delicious. We also ordered tomato bread which wasn't anything to write home about. The bread wasn't toasted, so the tomatoes made the bread soggy. Now, the dim star of the show was the squid ink paella. As soon as the dish arrived to our table, we looked at each other and we just knew it was going to be terrible. I haven't had this experience in a long time. The true stench of fish was beyond compare. I've had paella in many places, some where good and some were great. What makes a great paella is properly prepared rice, and normal size seafood that does not smell or taste overwhelmingly fishy. Some places give you smaller seafood, and some places give you larger seafood. This place gave you a small amount of small and stinky seafood. We are not in the habit of sending food back. So, we tried to eat this thing. The rice was toped with a little slice of octopus, microscopical clams, and fishy white fish. Once you dug into the rice, you were met with calamari that was very fishy and salty. I ate two spoons of the huge paella that you can only order for two or more, and husband ate some as well. I kept asking him to send it back, but he was just too hungry. We left 2/3 of the dish. He latter admitted that he should have sent it back, but we are just not those type of people. We ordered dessert sampler which was good. However, people usually come to Spanish restaurants for the seafood, and this place really failed. Bottom line is that fishy tasting seafood is not normal, and I don't understand how the chef let it leave the kitchen. These dishes were not cheap, and I don't understand how seafood was not treated properly prior to being cooked and served. read more

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It's a great spot to bring friends. Food, wine and drinks were delish! Ordered 3 tapas and 2 paellas the vegetables and seafood. Both were great. Ordered the bottle of varied red wine temperlino and roja it was amazing. I heard it's usually very loud, but we must have gotten lucky we were able to talk without having to yell at each other. The servers were attentive but not overwhelming. I would definitely go back. read more

This place is a gem in the middle of a very changed Greenpoint. I remember when Greenpoint used to be all Polish stores and bodegas, and now...it's..cringe..hip. Still, I'm happy we stumbled upon this place thanks to my yelp guidance. My group and I came here after an Isles game at Barclays, since it's not far off the highway. We weren't starving, but we wanted a snack and sit down/unwinding time. We came in at 5pm, when they opened (Saturday), and it was automatically buzzing with people from 5:01. Great sign. We sat at the long hightop which is a nice feature. Happy hour specials were happening, beer, wine, sangria included. We had a bunch of different tapas, all traditional Spanish cuisine. Everything was SO tasty!! We had: +Selecció de formatges (cheese plate)--comes with crackers and apples. The highlight was the Manchego cheese (from La Mancha region), and our waitress was from La Mancha as well! She really knew her stuff. +Selecció d'embutits (Spanish cold cuts) +Pebrots shishito (grilled soshito peppers) + Croquettes with ham inside (SO yummy!) + Gaspatxo de temporada (Seasonal veggie soup)--this one was beet based + Fried Green Tomatoes (forgot the name on the menu!) which I took a chance by ordering, having never had them before, they were delish! I definitely recommend. Great date spot or place to catch up with someone! read more

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We have been coming here since the his place opened because we live four blocks away. It has always been exceptional, but tonight they really outdid themselves. We were a birthday dinner of 11 that included one vegan and one coeliac. The way they took care of us was so beyond anything I have experienced that I feel compelled to write this glowing review. They had alternate, totally delicious off menu items to stand in whenever the set menu item was not appropriate, and the staff were so careful to let us know what to eat and when (I'm the Coeliac) Everybody in the party had a totally amazing time and all commented on how epic the food, wine and service were. This place has just gone from strength to strength over the years and I can not recommend it enough. We are so lucky to have it near us. read more

Came here with three friends, ordered the cauliflower, potatoes, sausage, and ribs to share. For a light meal it was enough. The cauliflower was Smokey and delicious, the purple cheese was strange to look at but tasted nice. The potatoes 10/10 we considered ordering another. Sausages were good but average. The ribs were another 10/10, melted in your mouth and so good. My go to drink is a gin and sour which was t on the menu but they were able to make for me. I'd recommend this place read more

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One of my favorite tapas restaurants! There are somany dishes I love here, I can't pick a favorite! The mushroom croquettes, seafood paella, oxtail, gambas, and Patatas bravos are all amazing, and the red sangria is wonderful each and every visit. The $45 per person special comes with 6 tapas of the chefs choice + paella of your choice. You tell your server what you like/don't like and any food allergies and they will not disappoint with an amazing selection. Can't wait to come back soon! read more

We came to El Born for brunch, great vibes, food and drink. We ordered the bottomless Sangria, 4 tapas and seafood paella for $30 per person. Everything was tasty!! My favorites were the croquettes! The red sangria and white sangria were delicious. Our server Johnny was very attentive and did a great job making recommendations. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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Stumbled upon this place after being treated poorly at another restaurant. The hostess here was absolutely delightful and nice. It's a very welcoming place. It was buzzing but we were able to get a seat at the bar. This is a Spanish tapas restaurant and they do not disappoint. Everyone who works here was nice and the food was delicious. The service was A1 even though the place was packed. Their brunch deal was amazing and inexpensive. I do plan on going back very soon. Might make this place a regular stop of mine. read more

Cute little Spanish Tapas restaurant with a romantic backyard. Unassuming and inviting from the main street, you pass through the restaurant and pleasantly surprised by the secret garden-esque backyard. Wait staff are super friendly and have the energy of a group of friends working in a restaurant over their summer break. Food is true to its Spanish origins with classic croquettes and fried fare. Wine is easily flowing and prices are very reasonable for the neighborhood it is in. read more

El Born - Muy romantico! - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great BOGO gin and tonic deal all night on Thursday! Service was great and the ambiance was good. Giving it three stars because the food was just ok. We may have had high expectations because of all the other reviews here, but a lot of the dishes lacked flavor. We had the tomato bread, meatball, octopus, brussel sprouts and patatas bravas. Our favorite was the meatball. Overall just wish the food had more of a kick to it. read more

Ok...where the heck do I begin. Well here's for starters...I haven't shut up about this place for 6 days. I ate here last Sunday and I've told complete strangers on the subway, in the movie theatres, to any nearby animals...THEY MUST GO TO EL BORN. We're Manhattanites and we rarely "trek" out to Brooklyn. But we were in the area for the OMG dessert goal festival. We were starved and used YELP to find the closest and best restaurant. Low and behold, this beautiful app of mine found this golden treasure. We walked in without any expectations. We just wanted to eat anywhere, menu looked interesting and the people inside looked like they were enjoying it. But the food was so outstanding I'm confused why people weren't swinging from the rafters, screaming at the top of their lungs that the paella is incredible!! Yes- the meat paella was out of this world. I just don't know how to force more people to go. The best part was the crispy rice at the bottom of pan...and all the mushrooms! Oh the shrooms!!! There was just over abundant of shrooms along with the chicken, beef and I think chorizo too? Get the grilled octopus too. It's hard to find a place that can make it perfectly. The flavor and the presentation is on point. So this restaurant and this restaurant only will be the reason why I come back to Brooklyn. I want to try everything on their menu. I want this to be the spot I go to for every birthday, anniversary, Christmas, thanksgiving, and MLK weekend. The only con was that we had major food coma. The food is not light but heck it was a wonderful nap. read more

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My girlfriend and I came here recently for an excellent dinner for two. The atmosphere is great although the back seating area is a bit cramped and has kind of harsh lighting that contrasts with the front of the restaurant. Nothing major but not as romantic in my opinion. The staff was very nice and polite throughout the entire night. We started out with the grilled calamari which was probably the best calamari I have ever had. It was beautifully presented and equally as delicious. We also had gambas ajillo that came out viscously sizzling and smelling amazing. They were delicious and set the stage for our paella! This time we went for the meat paella. Hands down this paella made it into the top three I've ever had and that counts paella from the south of Spain. Plenty of chicken and chorizo with a good balance of crispy rice. I am looking forward to trying more tapas as well as the seafood paella. This place is a winner and in a great area to continue your night out! read more

El Born - Calamari - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend and I went here last night to get drinks before seeing a concert. I had a glass of the rosè and the Pisco drink from the menu. Both were perfect. And the wine list was really extensive and the prices were super fair, especially given that the wines we tried were all excellent. I think the glasses ranged from $9-13. But let me talk about how delightful the Pisco drink was. Four years a go, I went to Santiago, Chile as a part of a study abroad program and everywhere we went, we would order Pisco sours (egg white, lime, Pisco) as this was what the locals drank. I had SO MANY flashbacks last night with the infusion of a black licorice flavor. It was such a unique drink and I loved it. Overall, extremely positive experience. And the fifth star came from the fact that the bartender we had was this excellent, personable, attentive man who spoke with us for a long time about where he came from in Russia and I so appreciate how cool he was! Definitely go here!! read more

The food was delicious, just incredibly small and pricy. The waiter was amazing. The calamari and bacon wrapped cheese was absolutely divine. If you go definitely have that. The sausage was also amazing. Definitely know what they are doing with the sauces. The lighting is terrible for taking pictures, it is also a little cramped. read more

El Born - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Well my husband and I just left there we are actually pulling away and I had to write a review I cannot tell you how delicious every dish we ordered one better than the next we ordered the braised oxtail we ordered the brussels sprouts we ordered the octopus The meatball we ordered a few tapas dishes this sangria was absolutely delicious not too sweet absolutely delicious and we ordered two cocktails that the bartender Michael couldn't have been nicer. From walking in to the place to working out friendly clean and every dish more delicious than the next an absolute must try and will definitely be going back. And are not from the neighborhood but will BE BACK. read more

El Born - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went with a group of friends and did the prefix. We thought it was a great value and everything was delicious get the pitcher of sangria for a better value. The only thing I didn't like was that the menu reflects cash prices and CC had a fee read more