Sat at the bar--exactly where you want to be. Great drinks, tight menu, and the kroketa is the…read morestar...crispy, rich, and absolutely worth the stop alone. This is a "order 4-5 plates and see where the night goes" kind of place. Not overcomplicated, just really well executed. Perfect for a casual but dialed-in bite.

The vibes are immaculate with nicely dim dinner lighting fixtures and artwork. The classic tapas…read moredishes like pulpo and kroketas were perfectly executed though for the price I would have expected a bit more creativity. Some of the more unique dishes were hit or miss. The crispy spot prawns were a surprise hit, super flavorful with a really satisfying crunch. The whole fish of the day was fantastic although they added some cured meat on the top that I felt was a bit unnecessary and overpowering - would still order again though. The foie gras was a bit of a disappointment as there were some other things mixed with it to form more of a pate and we weren't fans of the flavor. Service was great and the wines by the glass I tried were solid. This restaurant made the NYC 100 Best Restaurants list ranking, and while it's absolutely worth a try it wouldn't make my top 100.

Side notes- Prices aren't online, and the menu changes frequently. In general, as of a few months…read moreago, the pintxos/bites are $14 to $16, the entradas/appetizers are mostly in the low or mid-$20s, and the platos/entrees are mostly in the $30s and $40s. Anyway, I was at this dimly lit Basque restaurant a while back with a small group. The place got pretty loud eventually, and the service was friendly. As we were waiting, I had some time to kill and ordered a tasty vermut. In this case, it was the Lustao Blanco for $16 on the rocks with an olive. In terms of small bites/Pintxos, someone ordered the Gildas for $14 while waiting, and another person enjoyed the similarly tiny Croquetas de Jamón for the same price point. Speaking of prices, I am unsure exactly how much everything cost, and I can't find descriptions of everything I ate, so I'm approximating, which is why you'll see the "~" before each price point. My entrada, or appetizer, was the Salmorejo de Atún for ~$25. Salmorejo is essentially a much thicker version of gazpacho, with olive oil, tomato, bread, and a few other ingredients. In this case, it was topped with plenty of raw tuna, cucumbers, and other greens. The cold soup worked surprisingly well with the high-quality fatty tuna, and I would order this again if I came back here. Another person ordered one of the appetizers as their entree, the Bikini Hemingway, which is a type of sandwich. In this case, it was ~$25 and was filled with txistorra, queso, shrimp, and pan de cristal. They seemed to like it but not love it. My main dish/plato was, unfortunately, the Magret de Pato for ~$40, with grilled magret duck breast, port and foie sauce, and pomme purée. Unfortunately, a few pieces of the duck were a little chewy, especially the ones with more fat. The sauce was alright, tasting like a slightly above-average red wine demi-glace with a touch more richness and sweetness than usual. The pomme purée was good, being rich with a nice texture. Overall, I think a bit of acid would have helped as well. This was alright, and I would have appreciated some bread to mop up the remaining sauce. Another person thought the Bacalao for ~$35, which was topped with two shrimp in this presentation, was pretty good. This place reminded me of Txikito in many ways. Both are a bit too pricey for the quality, with comparable food. For spending around $100, there are many other spots I would prefer, such as Casa Mono, El Pote, or a few others. If I were to go back, I'd probably just order appetizers. I'll leave the same score as the other restaurant, a bare 4/upper 3, and I would give a 3.5 if available.

We didn't have a bad bite! Stand outs of the night include the bikini Hemingway, pinxtos…read morematrimonio, and basque cheesecake. We also got the chips with Iberico, ham croquettes, and arroz conjejo. Fun Spanish wine list to go with it!

It's been awhile but this local place for Spanish cuisine is still here…read more PARKING - it's Manhattan by the tunnel but there is a garage on 39th available ENTRANCE - the bar maid greeted us with a smile and was extremely congenial. Checked our reservation and seated us promptly AMBIANCE - very rustic and Sevilla looking. They updated the decor a bit and it's nice. CAPACITY - the place is still small like 30 tables so a reservation will be needed for Friday night and weekends MENU - great choices and appetizers. You are covered for many authentic Spanish dishes SERVICE - great waiter and bus service. Never an empty glass and offered great suggestions for a few of us unfamiliar with Spanish cuisine APPETIZERS - the chorizo was fabulous. The octopus was cooked to perfection. And the shrimp and garlic sauce was amazing ENTREES - the paellas were very good. Many years ago they were a 9 out of 10 for me. I give it an 8 if 10 now. I tried the arroz con pollo which was very good as well. VINO - the Spanish wine by the bottle we tried was very good. They were out of the marquis rascal but the recommendation did not disappoint DESSERT - we had no room for more than coffee. However the list looked great. I'll try the flan next time RESTROOM - although very small, they were very clean and recently remodeled. PRICE - we had a party of 6 with 2 bottles of wine and the bill sans tip was $425. No awful at all.

"Classic Old School Spanish"…read more O muse of garlic and gambas, hear my plea, For I have stumbled, hungry, down Murray Hill's gray sea, Where neon kingdoms rise and fall each week And found a stubborn, old-world tavern that still dares to speak. Inside, the air is thick with history and Rioja dreams, Wood paneling, tiled bar, low ceilings, strong beams. The kind of room where time slows down its trot, where you'd expect a Galician uncle to slide into your spot. Here, the paella arrives like a golden, rice-clad steed, Muscles, shrimp, chorizo make for a wealthy man's feed The socarrat at the bottom? Forged in flavor and flame, You scrape every last shard, unashamed without blame The waiters glide like seasoned squires of the court, Topping off sangria, trading banter, old-school in their sport. It's not rushed, not flashy, not angled for Instagram It's more sit down, relax and have more jamón, man.

alcala_nyc delivers a true taste of Spain with soulful tapas, comforting plates, and a wine list…read morethat feels deeply personal (yes, the chef even makes his own wine ). Every dish reflects Chef Jesús' Galician heritage -- thoughtful, heartfelt, and full of flavor. The space feels warm and inviting, like being welcomed into a family meal rather than just another dinner reservation. From the bold garlic shrimp and perfectly cooked paella to tender grilled tuna and baby squid, every bite is worth savoring.

The mussels were perfect! I'd come back just to try those. The rest of what we ordered was still…read moresalty but still fine and interesting, like the squid ink. Service was nice, ambiance wasn't super fancy or anything like that.

Excellent food and service! There are a lot of complementary foods, like garlic bread, olives,…read moresalad, and chocolate dipped churros.

The ambiance is amazing it brings you back to Spain and the staff is extremely friendly. It's…read moreupscale but not snobby, you will get an amazing meal and drinks and leave happy. Our group ordered the Seafood Paella and had plenty for leftovers, stuffed sole, branzino, grilled octopus, salad and numerous drinks including their sangria. The Paella was full of flavor and a very large portion, two people ordered one to share and even sharing it with the other three in the group there was a ton left. The stuffed Sole was well sized and filled properly with shrimp, scallops and more. Highly recommend and it was cooked perfectly. The mash potatoes were a miss that came with it not seasoned and bland. The branzino was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The grilled octopus was a little chewy which was disappointing but it was packed with flavor and would try again. If you're in Newark and want an amazing meal, highly recommend this place just note it's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

My cousin from out of town recently visited and we dined here at Toledo Spanish Restaurant and we…read morewere thoroughly impressed! The ambiance was beautiful, combining warm colors and elegant decor that created a welcoming atmosphere. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Juan, who set a positive tone for the evening. Our server, Wilmer, was exceptionally attentive throughout our meal, ensuring we had everything we needed. We indulged in the fried calamari and escargot bourgogne for appetizers and the main meals were Paella A La Valencia's which had chicken and chorizos Paella A La Marinera with Saffron rice, lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams & mussels which was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The combination of saffron, fresh seafood, and tender chicken gave a delightful taste of Spain. We finished off with the Apple Tart and the Flan for desserts. Overall, our experience at Toledo was fantastic, and I can confidently say that I will be returning for more culinary delights. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine in a beautiful setting! Buen Provecho!

Went to the place last night. It was terrible! We had to ask for everything several times When…read morewe asked to see cocktail list we were told they don't have one. We all had different sauces (according to the dish description ) but they all looked the same Also my dish came out last and as they plated food for everyone in my party they didn't plate mine. The food was not good and the service was not good

Both the meals and the service exceed what you might expect. Workers elevate this restaurant to…read moreexceptional status. The meals are delicious and the environment enhances them. This place has a beautiful atmosphere. Remarkably content.

Before I moved to NYC, I'd never heard people refer to "Spanish food". In Chicago there was…read more"Mexican" food, "Costa Rican" food, etc, etc., so I wondered if people talking about "Spanish food" was the equivalent of Dan Quayle saying a few years ago that people in Latin America spoke Latin, in other words terribly off the mark and vaguely offensive. This also gets us into this whole authentic food vs inauthentic discussion, but if a family has a Mexican Father and a Puerto Rican Mother, hey whatever the result is from a culinary perspective and otherwise is probably as legit as anything. Variety, you know, is the spice of life. Darlene is in that spirit. I've been there a couple of times, and found the various plates of meats and rice I tried to be tasty, but, truth be told, not as good as Sophie's. I sat down before, and realized this last time that this was for the best because take out service can be chaotic and slow and I'm sure you don't want to see the kitchen in action, if you know what I mean. This all being duly noted (see the mere three stars given), where the Carribean met Mexico on my last visit was a place called Fantasy Island. My favorite meat from the Islands (Pernil), met my favorite fast food from Mexico (the burrito) and it was magic! I've never seen this in a Mexican place, but my dreams were fulfilled in a place selling "Spanish Food". If my lunch was inauthentic, then let me be a fraud. Only in New York, kids. Only in New York.

Passed it everyday on my way home and it always smelt great! Finally gave it a go and was not…read moredisappointed. Mammoth portion and really tasty. Its not a fine restaurant, more of a pick a few items from behind the counter kinda place, but its great. Not much for the vegetarian so be warned. Really nice service too.

I called the place the night before and asked about the thanksgiving sale. I was told that I could…read morestill get it because the lady I spoke to got in contact with somebody for the morning shift she gave me the name of the person I could ask to. I went the next morning and the lady recognized me and asked me what time I wanted the order for. I told her 5pm and she told me that it would be best for me to order it at 4:30pm. When the time for me to order arrived, the person on the phone told me the sale was over. I tried to explain the person on phone what the other people told me and she put on hold. On and off I was on hold for ten minutes so I just decided order a combo. I was told it was a 35 min waiting for the chicken. I gave them 40-45 mins and the food was still not ready. In total I waited over an hour.

My order 3 beef empanadas…read more 3 chicken empanadas! Came in for a quick bite after my examination malfunctioned (lost internet service). It was extremely busy when I walked in. But I was immediately greeted by the staff behind the counter. I definitely recommend stopping by this restaurant. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner! The food behind the glass (hot bar) looks extremely fresh. The staff works together and are very consistent when it comes to catering to their patrons. Family friendly, date worthy place. Please support this business for those days and nights you don't want to cook! They also have delivery as well. Plus I just tried JUGO DE COCO for the first time...i 100% recommend!!! This is a local staple for Harlem. Please support the locals!!!