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El Quijote

★★★★★4.1(593 reviews on Google)Spanish · Paella · $$ · Mid-range · New York, United States of America
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The reborn 1930s Chelsea classic — old-New-York Spanish with lobster and sangria ceremony.

$$ · Mid-rangePaella

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A Chelsea institution reborn; classic Spanish-American dining room. Editorial note: Address to verify.

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Reviews (593 on Google)

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★★★★★via Google

“We had such a great experience! All of the food was delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Our server, Carlos Chapman, was amazing, super attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. His service made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be back!”

★★★★★via Google

“Recently visited this place and finally tried paella for the first time. I really enjoyed it, especially the seafood. We also ordered a few tapas while waiting for the paella, and everything was delicious. Even though we sat outside and it was a little chilly, the atmosphere still felt very cozy and relaxed. The staff was kind and let us know in advance that the paella would take some time to prepare, which we appreciated. The wait didn’t feel long at all because we had tapas and a nice glass of dry white wine. Overall, such a lovely experience. ❤️”

★★★★★via Google

“the bartender we had (Joseph) was rude and condescending. He said “this is a Spanish bar” when we asked for limoncello but then served Aperol with no issue. Also acted like our real IDs were fake and didn’t seem to know the difference. He was odd and had a pretentious vibe. The cava was yummy though!”

★★★★★via Google

“We had a private dinner at El Quijote for my wife's 30th birthday. Everything about the experience was excellent and exceeded expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, adventurous in all the right ways, and the wine parings were interesting and exciting. The dining rooms and ambiance are legendary, and did not disappoint. The staff couldn't have been nicer, more accommodating, or more helpful. Thank you to all involved, especially Jasper, the manager, who hosted us so well.”

★★★★★via Google

“Historic Spanish restaurant with good vibes, delicious food,drinks and great service. our Waiter was very friendly,attentive and helpful.”

★★★★★via Google

“Had a great birthday dinner here. We started in the lobby bar which has an awesome atmosphere and the small seating areas are quaint and great for a date. In the restaurant we shared small plates including the sardines, artichoke, ham croquettes, chorizo, and fluke. We agreed the fluke was our favorite. Served like sushi. Very good. My mom used to make croquettes and they were much different. These were more of crispy breading and warm creamy cheese inside. I like them but not what I expected. The artichoke was my second favorite. Lots of great texture and flavors. The sardines were great as well and she would pick those as her second choice. The chorizo was good. We just liked the others better. I would say that nothing was extraordinary. But all were worth the visit and would recommend trying. We ended sharing the chocolate basque. It was like a brownie outer layer and mouse inner layer. Dark chocolate. We both like dark chocolate and thought it was very good. Service was excellent. Atmosphere felt like we were in Spain throughout. We have been there. If you found this helpful follow me for more. :)”

★★★★★via Google

“Pure perfection! We were able to secure the Cervantes Room for our party of 5 for a birthday dinner, and our host pre-ordered a large portion of the menu. The food was absolutely out of this world! We enjoyed cheese and croquettes for appetizers, and chicken, ham, peppers, and paella for the main courses. Staff was quick, helpful, friendly and amazing to our group! I highly recommend this restaurant if you like Spanish tapas.”

★★★★★via Google

“The atmosphere in this restaurant is 5/5, very relaxing and the staff was extremely helpful and treated us with respect. The seats and tables however were a little too small, if you’re a big person it’s a little bit uncomfortable. Now the food; Very underwhelming and not worth premium prices of the restaurant. Appetizers; Cheese plate was good Jamon Serrano was good, but extremely salty Main courses; Chicken was dry. Paella had flavor but didn’t taste fresh. Lobster was the best part of the dinner, had flavor, taste and felt like it was kind of worth its price. Desserts; Avoid the desserts, they only had 2 on the menu and both were bad.”

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El Quijote — frequently asked questions

Does El Quijote take reservations?+

Yes — El Quijote takes reservations by phone. Contact details are in the Location & contact panel.

What are El Quijote's opening hours?+

El Quijote's full weekly opening hours are listed in the Hours panel on this page. It's open 7 days a week — always check the profile before you go, as hours can change.

Where is El Quijote?+

El Quijote is in New York, United States of America. The full address is Chelsea, New York, NY (exact address to confirm). Tap "Get directions" for the map.

What kind of Spanish food does El Quijote serve?+

El Quijote is a Spanish restaurant known for Paella. Browse other Spanish restaurants by dish from any listing.

Is El Quijote expensive?+

El Quijote sits in the mid-range range ($$) among Spanish restaurants in New York, United States of America.

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