Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are María Mulata Colombian Restaurant & Bar, Boqueria and Heidi's House by the side of the road, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable spanish restaurants in Upper East Side. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Upper East Side's Affordable Spanish Destinations
Discover a wealth of budget-friendly dining options across the Upper East Side that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Spain and the Mediterranean. This curated selection features popular Spanish destinations like Pil Pil, Boqueria, and Pio Pio 3 alongside the vibrant flavors of Sophie's Cuban Cuisine and María Mulata Colombian Restaurant & Bar. Whether you are looking for a Mediterranean meal at Mediterraneo or a classic American experience at Heidi's House by the side of the road, these neighborhood favorites offer a diverse range of experiences for every palate.
12 restaurants in Best Affordable Spanish Restaurants in Upper East Side | Affordable Spanish Food
- María Mulata Colombian Restaurant & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Heidi's House by the side of the road · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Boqueria UES · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Pil Pil · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Mediterraneo · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Balboa · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Lenox Hill · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Pio Pio 3 · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Bocado Cafe: 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.
