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Some of the best Spanish tapas in the city. Boqueria and Bar Jamon have nothing on this place. The jamon is exquisite of course, but so is everything else. Gambas al ajillo that actually still taste like shrimp! With so many misguided tapas joints in this town that spend way too much time being "fabulous," this place is the real deal.

There are several reasons to dine here: the ham, the cheeses, the wine, and the service. Neither Bar Jamon, nor Plamplona, nor Boqueria, nor Solera has better ham than here. The Pata Negra ham was unctuous and fine. The Iberico and Serrano hams were potent and peerless. The Le Serena and Roncal chesses, sourced from Murray’s Cheese Shop, were in perfect condition. The variety and quality of wines by the glass are exceptional and perfectly integrated with the food that’s served. Staff is helpful, engaging and knowledgeable. The Tortilla Espanola is creamy, but sloppily assembled. the potato slices are unevenly sliced and cooked. The defunct El Cid made a superlative Tortilla. The Piminetos de Pedron were too oily and lacked peppery heat (try either Tia Pol or Txikito for the Piperrak). The Gambas al Ajillo was decent.

After getting an email from Tasting Table about this restaurant I was so psyched to check it out. What an absolute let down! Being a foodie, I was so excited to try the pata negra. I did my research on it, talked to people about it and had set myself up for an incredible food experience- only to be sadly disappointed. Either the pata negra served here isn't very good or it wasn't pata negra at all. In the end, I spent $40 on a few slices of good prosciutto. I'm happy to have tried Pata Negra so I can cross it off my list - no intention of returning.

Such a hidden little gem. It's a tiny little spot with fantastic wine and great ham and cheese. Totally recommend the imberico platter.. the ham was amazingly fresh. Truly enjoyable night out!

this was a back up restaurant when all the others had an hour wait (needed to get to a movie) for a light, quick bite it's fine. but there isn't any offering of a sizable dish. i don't believe there's even a full kitchen here. most everything was served with pieces of bread. it is tapas, but very limited. the gambas was tasty with good size shrimp and well, you can't go wrong with garlic. the jamon was very young. the pork unmemorable. the sangria was very good. the waitress was pleasant but she was not at all familiar with most everything on the menu. that was disappointing. all the tables are high/bar like, the lighting is a trace bright with candles on the tables, but you can still classify it as romantic. if you're not terribly hungry, stop by.

If your specifically craving authentic Jamon and are prepared to pay a pretty penny for a slice of heaven, this place is a must try for the Jamon Bellota or Pata Negra. Cheeses are also nice and complement the Jamon. Gambas al ajillo are decent as well. Wine list can use some improving. Overall, the menu is very limited but with Jamon so delicious, you really do not need anything else.

this is the way spaniards really eat tapas, not nyc-ified, great wine list, great food. the night i was there 4 people wandered in and there were no tables available and they turned the front bar/waiter station into a table for htem. theyre just very cool here and the food is fabulous! definitely give it a try.