El Quijote

3.9
(1,286 Reviews)
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Ratings of El Quijote

google
Google
4.1
(477 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
3.6
(494 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
4.0
(315 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

This longtime eatery offers large portions of paella & other traditional Spanish dishes.

226 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011
Monday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Apr 2024
EXTREMELY overpriced for just mediocre food. Pitcher of sangria is $65 and taste like juice (and of course a ridiculous amount of ice in the pitcher!) The paella was salty with very minimal seafood for $72. Calamari was very salty as well, anchovies were good, Spanish tortilla was fine, and the chorizo was good if you like sweet and salty together. Our server was Geronimo and he was a doll! Super kind, knowledgeable, and the only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars. This place is a skip for me and the other 4 people in our party!
google
Mar 2024
I miss the old El Quijote which had a larger menu and open later.
google
Mar 2024
Excellent place, very cozy, quiet atmosphere where you can talk and have a very pleasant moment. My wife and I went to celebrate our 19th Anniversary, the staff was very friendly, they took the liberty of offering us a congratulatory note accompanied by a delicious dessert courtesy of the house. I recommend it 100%.. Thank you!!!!
google
Mar 2024
A cozy little tapas place. Had calamari and prawns in garlic, both were delicious. Only disappointment was the lack of big cubes for bourbon
google
Feb 2024
While everything about the menu is different than back in the day, this place is a win. The food was delicious, the staff were terrific.
google
Jan 2024
The food was excellent, but the attention and treatment were non-existent. As a former employee, I did not experience friendly treatment, even with my own team. This makes me doubt how they might treat customers. Initially, I thought negative comments were exaggerated, as during my time as an employee, I always tried to give my best in terms of service and charisma. However, having a bad experience in the same restaurant where I worked, with zero attention to my guests and waiting for over 15 minutes for a seat at the bar while seeing others being served quickly, I understood that the negative reviews were right. Even when we ordered a drink, it seemed like it was served reluctantly. The drink was almost thrown when we asked the waiter to put the sauces separately for the bravas potatoes, and his response was, 'I sent the order' with an annoyed expression. I clarify that if a customer requests sauces to be served separately, it is for a reason, such as possible allergies, which should be taken into account. I never saw the manager pass by any of the tables or the bar; I was very disappointed with the service, especially considering that the night was not completely full of customers. I hope the service can improve overall because when going to a restaurant, one seeks not only the quality of food and drinks but also the atmosphere and the treatment by the staff. I would go back, but clearly, I would not sit at the bar, and I hope to be treated better this time. As a former employee, I do not expect mediocre service; the service should be excellent for all diners
google
Jan 2024
Great ambiance- lovely, cozy and fun. The food was great (especially the potatoes) and the wine was delicious.
google
Jan 2024
They could have done a lot worse with the re-imagining, but the food was actually still better at the old version, even toward the end. Bring back the original papas bravas! Space is still beautiful and the history still feels like it’s hanging around. Miss the huge old back room though.


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El Quijote is rated an average of 3.9/5 stars across various online platforms.

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