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.
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Washington Square's Cheap Spanish Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of affordable Spanish flavors nestled around the iconic Washington Square area. This curated selection offers everything from the traditional tapas at Spain Restaurant and Despaña to the hearty Caribbean-inspired plates found at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine and Habana To Go. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Empanadas Soho and Classic Arepas or enjoying a more relaxed meal at Aldea, these local favorites prove that exceptional Iberian and Latin flavors do not have to come with a high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Spanish Restaurants in Washington Square | Cheap 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.











