La Rioja

Amazing Place. We went to celebrate our office christmas party and we enjoyed very much. My coworkers and I had a wonderful time. I have been to other places but this is one is unique. It’s impeccable, nice decoration and friendly staff; but the most important they offer fresh food. The paella that they offered you can tell right away that is NOT taken out from the fridge and reheated,. They take their time preparing fresh meals; although there is a wait time you can enjoy with the live music that they offer on thursdays. I love it … I strongly recommend La Rioja.

Ridiculously expensive. Spent over 50 bucks (100 and change split between 2 people) and left still feeling hungry, and ended up going Chinese food on my way home.

I love the paella. I always have a good time when I go there. Great service, good food.

I dinner with my wife friend last night. We had the most amazing time. The live entertainment was superb and the voices of the singers had an amazing range. Our food and drinks were great and the staff made us feel like we were in our living room. Love this place! Highly recommended.

Nice place but the food was mediocre at best. The blood sausage had no taste. Even the Manchego was sub par. Very oily food with no attention to taste. .which is what tapas is all about.

This is a phenomenal place. Food from tapas to entrees excellent. The service and staff are professional and friendly. I just had a birthday party there for about 20 people. Everyone loved the place. I look forward to going back.
Alex

AMAZING! I’ve been here several times and have never been disappointed. Reminds me of when I went to Spain. A little on the pricey side (in my almost-​empty wallet’s opinion) because their products are imported from Spain. All the tapas I’ve had are awesome (chorizo, grilled squid, croquettes, can’t remember what else at the moment). We usually take our free bread and wipe the plates clean. Also had delicious paella and steak several different times. Sangria is good and decently priced for a pitcher. The staff is really friendly. They check up all the time, but they may not directly ask if you need anything. You can easily just wave them down or ask when they stop by if you need something. Ambiance is usually with dimly lit lights which I like. And I’ve sat by the window before for some nice natural light when we’ve gone earlier in the day.
I’d definitely say give it a try at least once if you’re in the area and see what you think.

The food is amazing. I love all the tapas they have. They’ve never disappointed me with that. Gambas al ajillo being my favorite.
The sangria not good tho. And the actual place is very dark and gloomy. But if ur just there to eat ur gonna love it.
=)

The good news is I’l never again walk by this place wondering what the food is like. I came here with my wife on a Saturday night and we got the paella negra and the Segovian style baby roast pig.
I am a huge fan of anything with squid ink — pasta, risotto, paella. I’ve had them all and it’s usually always good. Except for this place. Bland and one note, it was screaming for some seasoning or something citrusy to brighten it up. I didn’t even bother finishing it. Brought it home and mixed it with the spicy bean paste which made it much better. The seafood wasn’t fresh either.
The Segovian style roast pig sounded so good and my eyes lit up when I saw the crispy skin but it was ultimately a let down. It was dry and pretty bland for a pig. They gave a dipping sauce which helped a little but once again it was one note.
Maybe, as the name may suggest, the tapas are better but I cant possibly bring myself here again after having that dry roast pig and the bland paella.

The staff was very attentive and friendly. I had the grilled calamari and the dates wrapped in bacon and it was delicious!!! Can’t wait to go back and try the other tapas on their menu. Their white sangria is perfect. Not too sweet and for dessert you must try the churros with chocolate. I also loved the music. I am a big fan of Spanish rock.

Came here with some friends for tapas and sangria. Tried the red house sangria which was solid. However, the food was not good. Additionally, the décor is out of date and does not have a Spanish feel at all. The service was average.
I don’t know if we ordered the wrong things or everything is pretty meh. The only amazing dish was the bacon wrapped dates which were delicious. We paired this with the manchego salad which was fine (diced manchego over a mixed green salad with tomato and cucumber slices). Otherwise, I was either not impressed by the food and grossed out by some of it.
The lentil soup was bland, the Galician style Octopus was slimy and underseasoned, the shrimp in garlic sauce was decent but not outstanding, the chorizo was undercooked and tasted more like a klobasa, and the ham croquettes were gooey in the middle. The beef tongue was good but I did not expect it to be served cold — the dish resembled headcheese in a vinegar dressing.
I might come back for sangria and order the bacon wrapped dates and a cheese plate (as it’s difficult to mess up cheese), but I won’t be back for dinner. I hate having meals that I regret after eating and this was one of those experiences.

Everything was delicious! We got the beef tongue in vinaigrette, octopus Galicia style, and split a 28oz steak a la Rioja. The food was perfectly seasoned. The staff was kind and attentive — very professional. I would definitely come back. Please support this establishment!
Came back for a second visit and the food was just as amazing. Got the white asparagus in vinaigrette, house salad with manchago cheese, sardines bruschetta on bread, and paella de carne.

This place was fantastic. It’s near my home but I’ve only just tried it and am very happy with it. The sangria is solid — maybe not the best but definitely top notch. They are very authentic to Spanish culture and cuisine. My only complaint is that they had almost nothing I could eat being vegan. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere really transports you to Spain and makes you feel welcomed. I highly recommend it.

Like Spain itself this place has seen better days.
Over the last two years I’ve noticed this place start a slow decline which at first i dismissed as «an off night» and have now become the norm.
What’s changed?
— Smaller portions (much smaller)
— Lower quality ingredients
— Higher prices
— Lower quality service
Stay away… for now.

I’m not a snob. By no means. It doesn’t matter if I eat at a hole in the wall or a fancy food spot. If the food is bad, I’m gonna say that it’s bad. I live in Manhattan people might think that I didn’t like the food because it was a restaurant in Astoria. That’s rubbish.
This is just a bad restaurant. Ordered the skirt steak and they over cooked it. It’s very bland. Another person at the table ordered the paella dish and that was bad too.
Astoria has great restaurants. Try another one.

Bacon-​wrapped dates = Pretty damn good. I mean… Is it possible to go wrong with bacon-​wrapped anything though?
Vegetarian Paella = Yummy yummy in my tummy. Plenty of veggies and the flavor was spot on. Perfect size for sharing.
Grilled Chicken with lemon sauce = OK. Not worth $ 20+. Sauce looked super unappealing (very barf-​esque) but tasted fine.
Service = Not necessarily bad but SUPER slow.
Bottom line = Not sure about the price point for the value. May or may not try again.

FINALMENTE! Un lugar que tiene Mahou! Es la primera vez que yo encuentro Mahou aqui en NY desde mi tiempo en España.
Pero hay más que una cerveza aquí. Las tapas estan buenas pero yo no recomiendo las croquetas por una tapa simplemente porque la porción es pequeña.
Patatas bravas siempre son una buena opción.
Voy a volver a probar el lomo y solomillo… y por supuesto, más Mahou!

Need to know:
— Metered parking in front; free after 7 PM
— (N) and (Q) to Broadway, and then a short walk
— No diaper-​changing stations in the bathrooms
Quality:
— Good selection of tapas
— Very friendly and welcoming customer service
— Simple décor and lovely playlist
— Enough room for strollers and wheelchairs
The verdict:
The wait staff created lifetime customers because of how wonderfully friendly and respectful they were. I will return because of a good menu and product and because of an atmosphere where one could feel welcomed.

Una paella mixta exquisita y un steak muy bien asado, que solicitandolo bien cocido, no perdio su sabor ni quedo seco. Me gusto la cerveza Estrella Galicia mucho mas que la Mahou

We went here on a Sunday night, It was pretty packed and very lively. The service was excellent, the owner was so lovely as well — he kept checking on us and just being a fantastic host.
The food…
Although again the service was amazing, the food was not on that same level. My husband was not very fond of the chicken breast… I was disappointed that on the menu it clearly states chicken breast and he got different parts of the chicken (which he is very particular about) I can tell by the way that he was chewing it he didn’t enjoy it. Also he asked for mash potatoes and when the server came with the food it was then that she informed us that there was no more mash –_​–
I ordered the extraña and it was drenched in cooking oil, I just couldn’t finish my meal.
would I come back here? — probably just for a glass of wine but not to dine here.

Great place for tapas in Astoria, located near the Broadway stop on the N/​Q. Unilocalers, beware of the map on the Unilocal app because it is wrong. I believe the location is between 33^rd and 34^th St. NOT 46^th St.
Between the three of us, we had a pitcher of red sangria and a few tapas. We were pretty full because they also serve you delicious bread.
Boquerones con Aguacate — white anchovies with avocado purée. One of the favorites. For anyone that «doesn’t like anchovies», please give this a try! It is so different than any anchovy you will ever try. They are light and flavorful with a hint of citrus flavor. Very good!
Gambas al Ajillo — shrimp in garlic sauce. A must have whenever you get tapas. You get a good portion of shrimp and lots of sauce leftover to dunk the bread in.
Dátiles con Bacón — always a good choice as well. Sweet and savory.
Pincho Sierra y Mar — served on a skewer like a mini kabob. This was ok, not that big of a fan of the chorizo. They were like little vienna sausages
Croquetas de Bacalao, Serrano o Espinaca — we got the codfish croquettes. Good, but can easily be passed. I’ve had better.
Mejillones al Vapor — Mussels. Great flavor, broth was also great for bread dipping. I just couldn’t get enough of that bread!
Pulpo a la Gallega — Octopus Galician style. imported from Spain. This is served cold and was alright. Not a lot of flavor. Seems like they just toss it in EVOO and sprinkle lots of paprika on top. Octopus was very tender though.
Prices are good and the tapas are delicious. Great little spot for a date or a night out with friends.

5 stars all the way for tapas and sangria! If you are looking for a restaurant in Astoria, this is the perfect place to come!
I split over 5 different tapas and a pitcher with my cousins as we went here for dinner. The shrimp was amazing and mussels were very tasty. Service was also nice.
We were the only customers in the restaurant but we were here late on a Thursday night. More foodies should come and check this place out if you like sharing and small portions. Conveniently located right on broadway, steps from the broadway subway stop.

Mi experiencia en este cuchitril fue horrible.
Para empezar ordenamos tortilla de patata y croquetas, mi sorpresa fue cuando el mesero nos sirvió un trozo pequeño de tortilla y 6 mini croquetas, me pareció que para el precio eran unas raciones muy pequeñas pero esto no fue el problema, el problema es que el trozo de tortilla parecía estar hecho desde hace 1 año super seca, finita y simple a más no poder y como no, las croquetas parecían de bolsa de supermercado.
Debido a esto decidimos cancelar la paella por la simple razón de que si unos aperitivos tan fáciles estaban asquerosos no nos podíamos imaginar la paella; el mesero muy nervioso llamó al manager, el cual con un tonto irritante y despectivo (sin faltar las malas miradas y que nos señalara con el dedo cada dos por tres) nos pregunto el motivo por el cual queríamos cancelar la paella, tras darle los motivos que teníamos le dijo al mesero que no nos cobrará ni aceptará propina de nosotros, haciéndonos sentir como ladrones que queríamos comer gratis. A pesar de su actitud insultante y que el mesero se escondiera de nosotros dejamos el dinero en la mesa y nos fuimos.
Definitivamente jamás volveré a ese basurero de comida guardada y con ratas como aquel manager que por lo visto no sabe recibir críticas.