Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bar Gitano, Classic Arepas and Boqueria Soho, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 23 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable spanish restaurants in Washington Square. Great spanish food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Affordable Spanish Destinations
Explore a vibrant selection of budget-friendly dining options centered around Washington Square, where traditional Spanish flavors meet a diverse array of global influences. From the authentic tapas at Boqueria and Nai to the Latin-inspired dishes at Classic Arepas and Coppelia, this collection offers a rich tapestry of tastes that includes American and Middle Eastern fare. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at Habana To Go or a lively evening at The Spaniard, these accessible eateries provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Spanish Restaurants in Washington Square | Affordable Spanish Food
- Bar Gitano · rated 5/5: Spanish.
- Classic Arepas · rated 4.7/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Quique Crudo · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Nai · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Coppelia · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Flatiron · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Aldea · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- abc cocina · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- City Tavern · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Habana To Go · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- The Spaniard · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Spain Restaurant · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Tio Pepe · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Local 92 · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Popular · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Baby Brasa · rated 4.1/5: Spanish (often used for Latin American/.
- Boqueria Spanish Tapas · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Tribeca · rated 3.7/5: Spanish.
- La Paella · rated 3.5/5: Spanish.
- Despaña · rated 3/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Soho: Spanish.
- Tio Pepe: Spanish.
- Empanadas Soho: Spanish.
- Aldea: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: 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.











