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Xunta Tapas Bar

174 1st Ave
New York, NY 10009-4506
Phone: (212) 614-0620
Great food, great prices, lively environment
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/20/2007 Posted by megan514

Give Xunta a break - you don't go for cheap eats and expect the place to be able to set you immediately. Xunta is about great food, great people and thinking about how much Sangria you can have instead of how long of a wait you've got. It is NYC - people wait for good food and after a good meal, I like to stay and drink and not have the maitre'd kick me out when I am still drinking (like some other restaurants in NY that I've been to). But once you do sit down, the Spanish fisherman theme is captivating! Sitting at the barrels by the window is my favorite. And the food? It's fabulous. You can eat tons, drink plenty and still walk home with a wallet that hasn't been unjustly emtied! Xunta has remained my favorite New York City restaurant for 5 years and I am doubting that will change. If you don't like crowds and prefer exorbant bills, this probably isn't the place for you.

Pros: Fun and lively

Cons: if you don't get there early - the wait can be long, but worth it

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Editor's Review

This flavorful Spanish port-of-call has some of the best tapas and sangria in New York.  See the full editorial review.

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What to Drink

Along with wines from Galicia and La Mancha, plus a few sherries from Jerez, Xunta stocks some great riojas, including a beautifully dry, almost savory Monte Real. The sangria arrives in earthenware pitchers, served murky and tart, with lots of fruit.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 4pm-12am
  • Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Cuisines

  • Spanish
  • Tapas / Small Plates

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Lunch Spot
  • Notable Wine List
  • Group Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Date Spot

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