Been going to Spain92 every 4-6 weeks for 20 years, my wife and I order the same thing 90% of the time.. piquillo pepper salad & stuffed mushrooms for app, Galician octopus & shrimp in spicy garlic tomato sauce for main. it is always great. When I read reviews that mentions lack of flavor that is probably just less salt which is a good thing, food should be salted at the table to taste not absorbed in the cooking, I don't like salted food. I know the food is made right because I eat a lot and never got a tight or stuffed stomach, even if we split a flan. I suggest asking the server to toast the bread, it is awesome that way. I can't vouch for the other dishes but talk to a lot of people walking out as we dine at the bar, and had a couple parties over the years and never heard any complaints. The interior and service has always been attractive and clean. My all-time favorite spot and I was a regional sales exec and foodie that only eats in owner operated non-chain spots or I don't eat. Spain92 forever! (sorry Sergio we don't miss you as much we thought we would). Yours truly, Mr. Italiano read more

Very poor service,seafood parks barely have any seafood in it. Unfriendly waitress, frowned through every contact. I must say waitress was Mrs pleasant to the Spanish speaking guests seating next table to us. I guess that must be the criterion for good service. On a scale of -5 to 5, I'll rate this restaurant a -5. I will never patronize this establishment again, even if it's the last restaurant standing and I'm dying of hunger. read more

Spain 92 - Receipt - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

I returned after a long hiatus. Everything I tried was something I had previously tasted. The shrimp in garlic sauce, fried calamari, and Spanish sausages were all ordered as appetizers. They were similar to what I remembered from my prior visits. However, there seemed to be enough sauce this time around for both the shrimp and sausage, so the bread that was served soaked up all the remaining. The calamari was the same too; it was not crunchy enough for my liking, but still had a nice balance of breading. I had the lamb shank special again, and it was very tasty, but there was just not enough meat on the bone. It was extremely tender once again. There was also a side of vegetables that were tasty. The mashed potatoes were better than I remembered as well. read more

Great parking, got us a table of 4 without a reservation, service was A+, and food really hit the spot. I tried a Passion Fruit Mojito which was yummy but went with suggested white wine with the entree. Ended the night sharing the delicious tres leches. read more

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Ordered takeout seafood paella. Rice was very dry whole dish lacked flavor and for a whole dish of paella maybe 5-6 small shrimp very disappointing. read more

Very good food, excellent service, I will be back. Relaxing ambience, great for big gatherings or date night.

Friendly wait staff, not many patrons on a on a Wednesday dinner time. Food is good, atmosphere is nice, over all cleanliness is also good.

I came here with some friends. We were seated right away. I immediately ordered a pitcher of their Red Sangria. It was really good, and well balanced with apples, peaches, lemons, and oranges in it.I wound up getting two pitchers. Spain 92 does have a full bar.You can even eat there if you choose. They have a few high hats in the bar area. Fresh hot rolls were put on the table with butter. All the tables have white linen table cloths on them. It's a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The owner walks around and he checks on everyone. He was extremely friendly and welcoming. His family comes from Spain and he's been in the business for years. They do Corporate Events and all types of Parties. For Appetizers I started with CHORIZOS ESPAÑOLES grilled Chorizo with peppers, It was good. I also ordered CAMARONES AL AJILLO Garlic Shrimp. If you like garlic then this is the appetizer to get. I like to dip my bread in the sauce. It's very garlicky. For my Entree I ordered MARISCADA SPAIN 92 in Green Sauce. My dish had lobster, shrimp, clams, and mussels in a salsa verde sauce. I prefer it over the optional red sauce. On the side came a dish of yellow rice and fried potatoes. The potatoes were similar to thick fried potato chips. My Boyfriend ordered ARROZ CON POLLO- Chicken and Rice. He really enjoyed it and got two full meals out of it. My other friend ordered their TERNERA SPAIN 92 veal cutlets, stuffed with ham and cheese prepared in a sherry wine and lemon sauce. My friend really liked it.His wife ordered FILET MIGNON SPAIN 92 sliced filet with shrimp in a brandy sauce. She loved her dish. For Dessert I ordered a FLAN. Everyone was full so I only ordered one dessert. The flan was creamy and delicious. The caramel truly makes the dish. I would suggest getting a flan for each person. It is a perfect ending to a lovely dinner. read more

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A very welcoming owner, Sergio, and staff who have worked there for decades, simply fabulous food, in a classically beautiful venue. We've been going since Sergio opened a mile away in Raritan in 1992. read more

Amazing food and such a welcoming vibe! Sergio made us feel truly at home, he added a personal touch that makes the whole experience special! Can't wait to come back! read more

Spain 92 - Grilled Octopus - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

This restaurant delivers an experience that's hard to believe. The staff exhibited genuine warmth. The feeling here makes ordinary meals special. Their serving practice means one dish often feeds two. I want to return as soon as possible. read more

Are you a lobster fan - this is a great place. They have an amazing lobster special and many dishes with or easy to add lobster option. Our group had: Shrimp in garlic Calamari Chicken with pasta Steak Lamb Everyone was very happy. Get the sangria - so good! read more

I went there during my birthday dinner with my good friends. Lovely atmosphere and great display of hospitality. Parking is easy and free. Reservations can be made ahead of time. The owner came out towards the end and told me a funny joke. I took my paella to go and he drew me a dog on the box and asked me what it could be. The food was excellent and as was our server. I have no complaints. read more

Spain 92 - Paella Marinera - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

Frequent here, as it is one of my favorites Was in last week, hadn't been in a while. The lamb was cooked to perfection as usual. My friends steak also cooked perfectly. The impact of the pandemic is telling by the shortage of staff but it didn't show in the service, Atalo sat us, tended bar & waited on us. Sergio & Manny were there to check in on us & Santiago bussed and served us. When we arrived it wasn't so busy as it was early but as we left the tables were filling up. It seems like here as well as my other friends restaurants have the same problem finding staff. This pandemic/staffing situation has to end soon or we'll all be a mess. It's not fair to owners who've been established for 30 years. read more

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My SO and I visited Spain 92 for a small, private wedding and I was very impressed with the space. There was plenty of parking available and we were greeted upon our entry and told where to go. They sectioned off an area for the wedding, so we had full privacy to enjoy seeing our friends get married. The service was fantastic, and they were very accommodating with providing me with a vegetarian paella separate from the menu my friends made. The food and sangria were delicious, and this has been our favorite wedding so far, given the intimacy and quality of the restaurant. read more

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Amazing food as always, great staff, fast service. Friendly owner will great you at the entrance, restaurant is been in same location and owner for more than 25 years read more

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Excellent service and food!!! Drinks, food and deserts were good and service was absolutely exceptional read more

Great atmosphere, not too noisy, fantastic sangria and great food. We didn't need reservations and were seated right away even though it was very busy and a Saturday night. read more

Spain 92 - Steak - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

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Food was good. I had the paella marinara. My girlfriend had filet mignon. Her brother had paella. Service was a total mess. I think the waiter was stoned or under the influence of something. He was very inattentive and lost the leftover filet mignon we asked to be wrapped. When we asked for a replacement he came out with some kind of meatloaf instead. It took several tries and the attention of the manager and we ended up with an overdone piece of steak. The receipt was not itemized. If you go here, I advise giving the waiter a sobriety test. Ambiance is good. Bar looked nice. read more

Food was decent but service was passive aggressive, which made the evening really unpleasant. We called ahead and made sure of the closing time. Person answering the phone said the KITCHEN closes at 10, and we made sure it was the kitchen closing, not the restaurant. That night was an early crowd, so people strolled out a little early at around 9:30. We ordered our food and they said there's "no rush" but hovered over us the whole time, rushed to order, rushed to serve, rushed to order desserts, and then packed all our desserts so we can't have them at the table. In short, they took our money and said get out. Never coming back again. Everyone should go to cafe Emilia across the street. Much better experience with a upscale small family restaurant feel. read more

I have been here many times, but this is the first time that I thought to write up a review for them. Good, solid food. The quality is the same as going to the Ironbound, and you don't even have to go to Newark! My wife and I both ordered the paella (me the one with chicken and sausage, and she the seafood-only one), and they make it with a "dry rice" rather than a "wet rice," which is how we like it. If you've eaten paella at different places, I think you'll know what I mean by that. However, my one criticism is that their paella no longer has scallops in it anymore. I'm guessing this is to keep the price down. But yeah, we noticed. read more

Spain 92 - Paella Valenciana! - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

Food was exceptional, priced fairly. With an appetizer, 2 entrees, and a desert share and coffee , just over $115 in total for 2 of us. Would definitely return in the future read more

I think the thing that will stick out the most about this restaurant are their low prices and big portion sizes. I don't remember seeing so many surf and turf options below $35 where they don't skimp on the portion - pretty impressive actually. I found all of their food from the appetizers to the main dish to be decent, nothing to write home about but I enjoyed my meal. For whatever reason they don't have a drink menu so I think our party felt a bit rushed in placing their orders. Their entire staff was friendly and I would be glad to stop here again. read more

This place is nice and has its own private parking lot. I used to go here for Christmas Eve but have sense stopped. I went back recently because they have really good lunch prices. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is good but I took away one star because there were still shells on my shrimp that were suppose to be peeled already. Overall good experience and I recommend for families. read more

Spain 92 - Bang bang shrimp - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

My car club runs fun rallies and tours that end at wonderful eateries. This past weekend, we drove the country roads of central New Jersey and gathered here to tell stories, laugh and eat good food. With group lunches, food and service are usually compromised by the crowd. Here, the surprises were the service was amazing and the food even better. The appetizers were the highlight for most of us. I fell in love with the mushrooms and the freshly made chips. But when my steak arrived, cooked to a perfect medium rare then the appetizers were just a memory! Tender beef delivered as ordered for a crowd, that is a rare (pun intended) bit of magic. That tells this Yelper, the kitchen is run by a master chef. Bravo or brava! The waiter recommended their carrot cake for dessert and it was the perfect ending to a very yummy lunch. My fellow car club members all raved about their meals too. Hard to do with my picky crowd. Spain 92 is a classy, beautiful, easy to find restaurant that deserves its 5 stars. Professional service, sharp appetizers and a chef who knows how to cook! Win, win, win... give the. These folks a try for your next special occasion. You'll thank me later. read more

Spain 92 has one of the best outdoor dining setups I've seen during the pandemic. The dining area is on a raised platform, covered by artificial turf, naturally eliminating that 'parking lot' dining feel. The entire dining area is surrounded by high speed fans to help cool (why haven't others thought of this?). The food and sangria were amazing. We'll definitely be returning. Tip: Make reservations! read more

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Tried the empanadas as an appetizer- nice golden brown crust, delicious pulled chicken filling, and an interesting little pink sauce for dipping if you want. One of us ordered steak, which came with a medley of potato pieces, with spinach and carrot slices and a side of onion rings. Everything was very nicely prepared. We also had the chicken and rice dish, which was huge, and had a mix of rice, peas, diced bell peppers, and cubes chicken and slices of sausage. Cappuccino, chocolate lava cake, and flan were also delicious. The service was great- everyone was friendly, professional, and prompt. As we sat, the room filled with customers, some you could tell are regulars and others seemed new, like us. Even with the number of people in the room, the decor and design were such that you could still have a conversation without any trouble. Overall a great experience. read more

Spain 92 - Flan - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

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Decent food. Nothing to Rave about. Service is attentive and friendly and so it the owner Sergio. read more

They are trying to cut back as much as they can on costs. You see it in the food. For appetizers, we ordered stuffed avocados. The avocados were so unripe, you couldn't get a fork in them. How much is a ripe avocado? They used to served potatoes and rice with the meal. Now, it is just veggies or fried potatoes. The stuffing of the lobster wasn't real crab meat. AND, to top it off, the A/C went out in the dining area, so we ate in the bar area which was under 80 degrees. Service wasn't great because they never checked on the bar area, even though there were only 5 tables of people. To my followers: Sad to see a place like this run down. Oh well, there are many other Spanish restaurants in the area. Give this a miss. read more

I had a party for 40 people at Spain 92 yesterday. Everything was perfect! The food was delicious. The service was top-notch and the owner was delightful. He even played his bagpipes for us! They were very accommodating, too. I requested a vegetarian menu for a few attendees and they were able to provide that in addition to the menu. We were in a separate room that was beautifully decorated. The whole place was very beautifully decorated. Definitely a 5-star review! read more

Food , service, and drinks were excellent. Just moved to the area and trying out new places. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Food tasted great. I loved the garlic shrimp and octopus. Sangria was excellent. Flan was very tasty. Def will be going back! read more

Spain 92 - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

I decided to try this place reading the reviews. We were a group of 4 and went for dinner. I liked the ambience of the place and also the service which is the only reason I gave 2 stars. Since we were 4 we ordered a variety. I was really disappointed. The calamari was chewy. The Tapas was ok. For me the biggest let down was the seafood paella I never had such a bad paella in recent times, the seafood tasted stale. read more

Spain 92 - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey

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The restaurant is always beautifully decorated and has a warm, welcoming feel. We have been here several times with friends. The Spanish dishes I like (paella, mariscada, et al) are all on the menu, plus plenty more; a very robust menu. We've had dishes with lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, etc.; they are OK, not great just OK. The wait staff is excellent, the owner friendly and engaging, and the ambiance extremely pleasant. It's a great location to meet friends for a pleasant evening, and OK food. read more

We went here for the first time this evening to celebrate my husband's and son's birthdays. Overall, It was just ok. The pitcher of red sangria was watered down and tasted like fruit punch. The stuffed mushrooms appetizer was good but the calamari was undercooked. I ordered the stuffed jumbo shrimp at the waiter's suggestion and it was chewy and the stuffing was just meh. My husband and son had steak and they enjoyed their meals. The service was mediocre. There are better places in Newark. read more

I'm confused as to why this restaurant isn't crowded. Food and service is excellent. Alcohol is a little pricey, however, just consistent with inflation. Really good value. read more

Delicious food. I love the garlic shrimp dinner and always order the side of sliced sausage to mix with it.

Went with friends for a group dinner. Daughter wanted to try a new place, next time we're going back to the Spanish Tavern. Pros: sangria and great bread rolls. Chicken empanadas appetizer were tasty. Cons: crappy paella - seafood and chicken were rubbery, rice was dry, overall not flavorful. Octopus appetizer was also rubbery with not much flavor. Background classical music was awful (boring and repetitive, wish they'd had some flamenco music) Desserts were ok but not wow. Could barely tell A/C was on, it was warm inside the restaurant. Service was slow but attentive. Overall, dinner was just ok, for those prices I expected a lot more. read more

I usually go to the Spanish Tavern in Mountainside. In fact I've been going there for about 40 years! Since it's a distance from my house, we went to Spain 92 with friends to celebrate my birthday. The food was mediocre and the portions were small. read more

Estoy sin palabras de la atención al cliente del supuesto dueño del restaurante Spain 92 en Raritan New Jersey.! Reservamos una fecha para el aniversario de mis padres, hoy les llame para hacer una consulta acerca de la cantidad de personas que podíamos incluir en el evento, tuve la oportunidad de hablar con "Sergio ,supuestamente es el dueño de Spain 92." un hombre descortés y arrogante que niciquiera tomó el tiempo de escucharme y responder mis interrogantes, sin motivo alguno me levanto la voz y fue un irrespetuoso, verdaderamente nunca he estado en una situación así ya que en este caso somos los clientes los que hacemos que su negocio de comida funcione o desaparezca. Definitivamente nunca recomendaría este lugar para ningún tipo de evento y lo voy a dejar saber en todas las redes sociales que tengo. Es una vergüenza para la comunidad hispana y para los dueños de pequeños negocios. Si no saben cómo tratar con gente deberían seriamente de pensar en cambiar de negocio. I am speechless about the customer service from the supposed owner of Spain 92 restaurant in Raritan, New Jersey! We booked a date for my parents' anniversary, and today I called to inquire about the number of people we could include in the event. I had the opportunity to speak with "Sergio, supposedly the owner of Spain 92," a rude and arrogant man who didn't even take the time to listen to me and answer my questions. For no reason, he raised his voice and was disrespectful. I have never been in such a situation before, considering that we, as customers, are the ones who make their food business work or disappear. I will definitely never recommend this place for any kind of event, and I will make sure to let everyone know on all the social media platforms I have. It is a shame for the Hispanic community and for small business owners. If they don't know how to deal with people, they should seriously consider changing their business. read more

This review is based on our Door Dash delivery experience, so I'm primarily reviewing the food. We ordered both the Paella Marinara and the Valenciana. The trays are HUGE for under $30 each with a good balance of meats and seafood. The saffron rice is moist and flavorful. Each order is plenty to share between two people, or prepare to have leftovers. If the seafood were perfectly fresh, I'd upgrade this to 5 stars. It was very good but not the freshest I've had. If this spot delivers to you on Door Dash, it's totally worth it! The delivery took less than projected (just about 30 mins) and everything was delivery exactly as ordered. read more

Spain 92 - Paella Valenciana - Spanish Near Me - South Raritan, New Jersey