Spanish Diner at Mercado Little Spain

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   Nicole VIP

   New York City32 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   It was my second time visiting and we were all disappointed with our entrees. We had the beef stew, the abondigas and the pork Loin dishes and It was mediocre to say the least. The croquette apps and churros were good and that was about it. The patatas bravas was nothing close to one I’ve had in Spain. They also could’ve done better with the food presentation. I would’ve expected higher standards for a Jose Andres establishment.
   

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   neil VIP

   London24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Over-rated in every way. Chicken Croquettes - all sauce, no chicken. Catalan Beef stew ["Grandmother's recipe"] - sliced pieces of rather tasteless beef in a bland brown sauce with OK French fries. Fried hake - flavorless. [We had to ask for salt]. Cold, cavernous room with over- loud music. There must have been better things on the menu that we didn't sample as the restaurant still seems pretty popular, especially with tourists. But our impression was it's not as good as it used to be, when it really was as good as the hype. By the way, we saw several customers walk away when no one greeted them at the east entrance. They'd missed the small sign that advised "Please see receptionist at far end of restaurant".
   

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   IreneL

   Washington DC2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is really good and so is the service. Wine is so expensive
   

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   Mary VIP

   New York City52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great lunch. Cava sangria is the best!!!!
   

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   Melissa VIP

   New York City21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff at this restaurant was really exceptional. Some new foods and drinks for me, very enjoyable.
   

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   Daniel VIP

   London41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and outstanding service Loved the gazpacho
   

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   EatHealthyandWell VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Love everything about this place except the decor is a little too industrial for my taste
   

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   robert VIP

   New York City168 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Wonderful spot after exhibit & show. Just TOO LOUD for conveersariomc🙃. Loved the tastes of Spain- and memories of visiting Barcelona☺️
   

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   Daniela

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love going to Spanish Diner!!! The place was FREEZING COLD as only two of the ceiling heaters worked. The service and food were great but unfortunately this made the experience quite uncomfortable. We had to eat with our jackets, hat and scarves on!
   

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    Farida

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    The restaurant was too cold couldn’t enjoy anything at all
    

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