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.
Discover the top 17 affordable dining experiences
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 vibrant destination for diners seeking authentic Spanish flavors and approachable neighborhood staples without the high price tag. This curated selection highlights the area's rich Mediterranean influence with tapas at Bar Jamón and Boqueria, alongside comforting classics from Socarrat Paella Bar and Sophie's Cuban Cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for traditional small plates, a quick bite from Bagels & Schmear, or a relaxed meal at City Tavern, these local favorites offer an impressive variety of experiences for any budget.
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.
- Bagels & Schmear · rated 4.6/5: bagel_shop.
- 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.
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.
