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-rated dining experiences
Experience the best spanish restaurants in Union Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated spanish dining.
Union Square's Premier Spanish Destinations
Union Square serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where the bold, soulful flavors of Spain take center stage alongside a diverse array of international influences. This curated collection invites you to explore everything from the authentic tapas and wood-fired paellas at Boqueria and Socarrat Paella Bar to the refined Mediterranean plates at Reyna New York and Casa Mono. Beyond traditional Iberian fare, the neighborhood offers a rich tapestry of experiences including the inventive Mexican dishes of abc cocina and the comforting morning staples of Bagels & Schmear. Whether you are looking for a lively evening of wine and jamón or a casual bite in the heart of the city, these top-tier destinations capture the eclectic spirit of the local dining scene.
30 restaurants in Best Spanish Restaurants in Union Square | Top Rated 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.
