super friendly staff -- lorena (the owner) was the first to greet us and was very attentive in…read moreassuring that everything came out quickly and that we were satisfied. food was delicious -- we opted for two tapas (croquetas espanolas and yuquitas) and the seafood paella). the tapas were both delicious and savory without being too heavy, and the seafood paella was rich and flavorful. i also had a virgin strawberry sangria which turned out to be super large in addition to being refreshing and the right amount of sweet. would love to come back again and support their business

I am so glad, that I decided to dine at EZ Paella & Tapas. The restaurant is small, but do they…read morepresent AMAZING food, drinks, and dessert. As soon as I entered, I was greeted by the owner, Lorena. She was very cordial, attentive, gave magnificent recommendations, and added to the enjoyment of the meal. I started with a glass of Red Sangria and was blown away by the size. The glass was almost the size of the Bryant Park fountain, the Sangria was sweet and refreshing, and the fruit was abundant. I ordered two tapas: Croquetas de Jamon Serrano (Ham Croquettes) and the Albondigas (Meatballs). The croquettes were nicely presented, I enjoyed the sauces that adorned each croquette, they had a slightly crunchy outer layer, and the serving was four. The meatballs were amazing. Each ball was flavorful, the serving was EIGHT!, and the accompanying sauce was succulent and was enough to fill every piece of bread. For dessert, I had the EZ Flan. This Flan was LARGE enough to share, thick, and the sweet syrup at the bottom of the plate was delicious. The final item was a Cafe con Leche (Coffee with milk). EZ Paella skyrocketed to my #1 choice for tapas and cannot wait to return with friends, so they can echo my adoration of this eatery. P.S. - Please, do yourself a favor and read the history of EZ Paella, which is on the menu. They made it through COVID and have enjoyed consistent success, since.

As a tourist, this is a great local spot. I came here for breakfast and had a plate of mangu…read more(mashed plantains) with dominican sausage, fried cheese, an egg and pickled onions. It was incredible, hearty, savory and simple. I didn't have cash so I zelled them. It's super cheap, delicious, and I love seeing all the locals popping in. Very authentic.

Price went up a bit, but still consider cheap eats. Some of the items are $12, and the steak or…read moreseafood can be $1 more. I got the roast pork , with yelliw ruce and black beans. It came with 2 piece of plantain. The roast pork is very flavorable. The juice will be absorbed by the yellow rice. It is a hearty meal for only $12. The place is a hole on the wall. At first, I didnt see the roast pork outside, but they got it from the oven ,which looks like the oven we use at home. I wonder how they pass food inspection. But, food taste good, and cheap, so that was my least of worry.

Beautiful decor, ambience is impeccable…read more My friends & I loved the food . No one complained. Great customer service & wait staff. Only issue was I went to the restroom, and drink was on table when I returned out of my view. Bartender or waiter should never serve a drink not in the customers presence. We live in different times today. It's a great restaurant for friends & family meetups you can actually hear each other talk w/ out yelling. Cozy spot, mostly locals , but tourist also before shows. Lots of Celebrities photos on lower level to view. I recommend this spot!

My affection for Victor's Café goes way, way back. I first visited on Christmas Eve in 1979 with an…read moreold boyfriend, and whenever I'm in the Theater District, I try to stop in. This visit was a no-brainer since it was directly across the street from the theater where my daughter and I were seeing Dog Day Afternoon. We only had time for a sangria and an appetizer, but that was all we needed. The bar area is cozy and charming, with an old-world feel. The vintage photos of the restaurant through the years add so much character and remind you of its long history. Their sangria definitely packs a punch! Since I don't drink gin, I asked the bartender if he could make mine without it, and he was more than happy to accommodate. It turned out to be delicious. My daughter ordered the coconut mojito and loved it. We shared an order of ham croquetas--six generously sized croquetas that were crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfect for sharing. Victor's Café continues to be one of those special New York places that never loses its charm.

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!

I'm going to have to assume that having a late lunch is the reason why I received such poor…read moreservice. That and a clueless bartender chatting it up with a coworker. After ordering and sitting there a while, I had to ask my Bartender to check on my order the Coworker that he had been talking to and engaging with the entire time, ignoring guests went to check on it and came back to the bar to continue their conversation and never gave me a status as to what was going on with my order on the verge of walking out. My food finally came and she went back to talking to him and he went back to prepping for the evening I suppose, cutting up fruit (that she started to eat by the way as he was prepping. ) The level of unprofessional behavior blew my mind as he never checked on me. I requested hot sauce and as my glass sat there empty ,eventually had to ask for a glass of water disturbing their conversation once again. It's really a shame as the food was pretty good, (particularly the chicken which I added to my salad) but can never make up for the poor service exhibited today. I have no idea who the young lady is hanging out at the bar engaging with the Bartender maybe the owner's daughter, but I have no clue what role she's performing other than distracting him from doing his job.

Love the Happy Hour here--daily from 3-6. Good food. Good…read moredrinks. Fun atmosphere! Tacos, guacamole, margaritas and beer all discounted! I love the open windows that look to the outdoor space during summer. The people are nice, too. ;)

Let me tell you the tacos didn't disappoint.. I was born…read moreand raised in LA , so I was amazed I was able to find some decent tacos in the east coast. They had flavor . They were a Great size . And the Tortillas were perfect. The service was great . The place was decorated perfectly... &They had the reggaeton playing in the background so it was nothing but good energy In there . I gotta say. The michelada caught me by surprise because it was actually spicier than I was expecting but you know I still drank it anyway But overall , it was nice . I'm glad I stopped in when I did

Expensive food options. 3 average tacos on the extra small side for $20?? Ehhhh chips and salsa you…read morehave to pay for? Ehhhhhh I don't know. I feel like the food is good but not worth the price

Overall, a fun place to come check out happy hour or a weekend hang!…read more The food - the food was fine, but I thought the quesadilla was quite small and some of the flavors in the enchilada were underwhelming. I wonder if some of this was because they were so busy on a Friday evening evening because the food overall was good just felt like it was rushed. Reservations- we were able to make some on a busy Friday evening a few hours before so I don't think you need reservations, but it would be helpful to have some especially if you're coming on the weekend night Vegetarian friendly ? Yes I think so because they can make a lot of the vegetarian for example, the enchiladas were originally with chicken, but we could set it for without chicken and the quesadilla already with vegetarian. Service - I think these guys are understaffed for how busy they are on Fridays. We never had our water filled and we were never checked on except for when we needed to order something again. Everyone was super nice it just I think they were very busy.

Went there for dinner before watching a play at Broadway. The place was very busy and we didn't…read morehave a reservation but they had a table for us right away for 6 people. I would say that this was lucky cause the place was packed. Generally loud but you can still talk with people on your party. One of the first things I look for is if a restaurant serves you water when you sit and here they do and the waitress would often make sure we were topped off. That is something that is always appreciated and noticed by me. The food was generally good and service was fast. I tried various dishes and while great tasting nothing really stood out like lots of the reviews said and I tried a bit of everything that was recommended in the reviews. (Even ox tail empanadas which sounds weird but weren't bad). I think the biggest appeal here is that it's 24 hours so you know you always have a quality place to go to that is great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area but I don't know if I would go out of my way for it. I know that if I'm watching another play, it is a great stop for either before or after.

Love, love, love Empanada Mama!!! Anytime I'm in the area, I stop by for my go-to empanadas: Bombay…read more& Viagra. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is the perfect place to go for those late-night cravings. One can sit at the full bar, in the dining area, or get items to go. The restaurant is always lively and patrons get seated quickly. The most I have ever waited for a seat is 5 minutes. There are more than 40 empanadas in corn or wheat shells to order. The menu celebrates diversity through its' empanada pairings. Greek - spinach pie, Cuban - ham, pork, and cheese, Americana - cheeseburger, Bombay - Curried chicken, Brasil - traditional ground beef, Hawaiian - ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese and many more. Besides empanadas, there is a full menu of Colombian delights to eat including arepas, salads, sandwiches, soups, tacos and tapas. They have dessert empanadas as well. Love the USA empanada, which is apples & cinnamon baked and the Nutella & banana one. You can get it topped with ice cream as well. Really looking forward to my next visit.

I stopped into this restaurant for dinner and when I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked into a Dilly lit restaurant. I was greeted and sat and served by Carlos and he was nice! I ordered: Red Sangria Tostones Rellenos Pollo Al Mojo (chicken with garlic sauce) Rabo Encendido (oxtail with mashed sweet plaintains) The food was really delicious with my favorite being the Tostones Rellenos! It was a great experience all in all!

| Absolute Perfection - The Best Cuban Food Around! This was…read moremy first time visiting this restaurant, and I am completely blown away. I love Cuban food, but it can be hard to find a place that truly gets it right. This was easily the best food I've had in a long time. Everything about the experience was flawless. The service was excellent, the ambience was wonderful, and the live music created such a fantastic atmosphere. For dinner, I had a chicken dish that was absolutely to die for, and my husband's meal was equally excellent. I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. I love it here, will be coming back time and time again, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for phenomenal Cuban food.