El Quijote Bar & Restaurant

(212) 929-1855

226 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011 40.7443 -73.9965

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Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea

El Quijote Bar & Restaurant

El Quijote Bar & Restaurant

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In Short – With its festive decor and atmosphere, this unmistakable Spanish restaurant situated below the Hotel Chelsea has been culling regulars for decades. The bar scene encompasses most of the front room, luring after-work drinkers and hotel guests with plates of manchego cheese and pitchers of sangria. Lobster served in green sauce is a favorite from the dining room's seafood-heavy menu. Party-sized portions are de rigueur, and most dishes, especially the popular paella, easily feed more than one.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/02/06

Old school spot that will never go out of style...

by nyc_fo_life

It was one of my friends birthday's and we wanted a good restaurant that wasn't too trendy or pretentious, but was festive and good. For that kind of guy's night out, El Quijote was the perfect place. We were able to get a reservation for 8 the night before and they were very nice as our party took their time getting there. Once we were all there, it only took a few minutes to get our table although the place was pretty packed.

The service from the uniformed waiters was friendly and thorough. The food was all tasty and in ample portions. There's nothing cute here--just real Spanish food and plenty of it. It isn't cheap but considering the quality and quantity, it is a great value. Not a single one of the 8 grown men I was with finished their meals, but every one of us loved it. That said, it's the perfect place to share some appetizers and a main dish. The decor is authentic old New York just like the Chelsea Hotel above.

  • Pros: Steaks, Seafood, Paella
  • Cons: Don't go if you don't like garlic
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/23/06

YUM-O

by michiemush

The food was pretty good. The paella is deelicious. I suggest you order the Marinara Paella con Longosta, it's not as wet as the Valencia Paella. The price is decent too!!! Recommended!

  • Pros: Good price for the food, available parking around the area, they allow you to make reservations.
  • Cons: The service can be a little better.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/11/06

great paella!!!

by jjong

I went with a group of friends and expected ok food and high prices. I was happy to find that the food was reasonably priced and great paella!!! The steaks are huge and a great bargain, but was tasteless. I would not recommend the chicken with garlic because it was overcooked. The Seafood paella with 1/2 a lobster is a bargain, and is really tasty.

  • Pros: great paella
  • Cons: long wait for food, and dry chicken

The Details on El Quijote Bar & Restaurant

What to Drink:

Sangria is naturally the big-seller, and it's available in pitchers of red or white for $19.95.

Happy Hour:

Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5pm, drinks at the bar are accompanied by free tapas, and your fourth drink comes free.

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