Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Jamón, Classic Arepas and Boqueria Spanish Tapas, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable spanish restaurants in Union Square. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Spanish Destinations
Union Square serves as a bustling destination for diners seeking vibrant flavors and approachable prices, particularly when it comes to the area's rich selection of Spanish and American fare. This curated collection features everything from cozy tapas bars like Bar Jamón and Socarrat Paella Bar to versatile neighborhood staples like City Tavern. From sizzling small plates to hearty comfort dishes, these restaurants offer an inviting atmosphere for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable meal in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Spanish Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Spanish Food
- Bar Jamón · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Socarrat Paella Bar · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Coppelia · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Flatiron · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Casa Mono · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- abc cocina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- City Tavern · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Bazár Tapas Bar and Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Spain Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama East Village (14th St) · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- El Quijote · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Tribeca · rated 3.7/5: Spanish.
- La Paella · rated 3.5/5: Spanish.
- Casa Mono: Spanish.
- Socarrat Paella Bar: Spanish.
- Nudibranch: Korean.
- Temerarion: Spanish.
- Aldea: Spanish.
- Tio Pio: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Reyna: Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
