Spanish Diner at Mercado Little Spain

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   Susan

   New York City

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   This was a very enjoyable dining experience. My only disappointment was that there were not more gluten-free menu items. There is no notation on the menu for gluten, dairy, soy, or nut products. There is only a notation for vegetarian. I was unable to predict what I would be able to eat at this restaurant. Unfortunately, there were only two items I could choose from. The entrée I chose was the vegan version of Lentejas con Chorizo (without the chorizo which was not gluten free). Fortunately it was delicious!
   

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   Jennifer

   Dallas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The best! Service and food were superior! Even celebrated my birthday with a card, dessert and song! Loved the paella.
   

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   Leah

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Fun menu, fun drinks. Everything was delicious and perfect portion sizes. Surprisingly reasonably priced as well.
   

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   beatrice

   Tucson

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Good good and service but the room is very noisy. Hard to hear people ever. At your own table.
   

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   Joelle

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Great experience all around: food, service, value. Loved it!
   

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   JO

   New York City

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

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

   Food was decent. Service was prompt and attentive. Prices were a little over imho.
   

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   MarieG

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   Rick was an awesome server. The food, the atmosphere even the lighting was just enough. Food with this prices and the quality were just excellent. Went there with some friends the first time and will keep coming back.
   

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   evelyn

   New York City

   14 reviews

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   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   Delicious authentic Spanish cuisine- some items we were looking forward to were removed from menu. Our waitress was efficient and friendly. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner experience.
   

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   Donnie

   New York City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   I really hate to write this as I have loved my experience at Leña's, and I am a fan of Chef Andres, and I support his mission with World Kitchen, but this was not a great evening. We arrived just about 7 minutes after our 9pm reservation. They did seat us immediately and then it was 14 minutes before any server greeted us or offered water. I know because I was waiting to use the bathroom until we had ordered our drinks. When we finally ordered, they were out of the pimientos Padron. My husband asked for the burger and requested no cheese, but when the burger arrived it had cheese. I ordered the canelones which was served in a bowl that did not match its liner and every time you tried to eat, it would slide around. It seemed very cheap surprisingly. Of course, I had to eat my canelones dinner alone while my husband waited for his burger to arrive. The whole point was to eat out together, something we seldom do any more since the pandemic and also due to the economics of late that make that expense challenging. I work in food service and special events for 27 years, and this was very disappointing. Perhaps the "diner" atmosphere is not really for us. I doubt that we will return to The Spanish Diner. But I expect we will return to Leña's. As I said, I hate to leave this poor review but the management should know and this may be the best forum to be heard.
   

   Spanish Diner at Mercado Little SpainResponded on 15 November 2024

   Dear Donnie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sorry to hear that your experience did not live up to expectations, and will reach out to you directly to learn more. Regards, Mark Hernandez General Mange at Spanish Diner in Mercado Little Spain.
   

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    Kiernan

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

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

    Food and service are great, but why are there so many large screens showing college football at a Spanish diner? Really kills the vibe, especially the gross fast food commercials and when we watched an ambulance drive a badly injured player off the field. Also, Chef Andres, my friend, I respect you so much, but the Thanksgiving Paella ordered by the table next to us was an abomination.
    

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