05/03/2012
08:37 PM
Best Paella in the U.S.
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I've had much worse paella in many parts of Spain. The tapas are authentically homey and delicious. The atmosphere is not for everyone, but that's good. More room for me and my peeps.
04/28/2012
04:42 AM
A Great Find in NYC
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
It was great to find a not overly expensive restaurant in NYC that didn't have some sort of sandwich on the menu nor ketchup bottle on the table. We were just passing and noticed this Spanish gem...
12/12/2011
01:14 PM
A nice hidden treasure
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although this place has been here forever, we only tried it last year for the very good $9.95 lunch bargain. A good fish or chiscken or a pallamino steak with good bread, and a glass of Sangria or...
12/04/2011
04:27 AM
Just awful
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars
I went a bit early, around 6pm, and was the only customer in the restaurant. That should have been a clue. I ordered 2 dishes and thought I'd get more depending on how hungry I was, but the first 2...
11/09/2011
07:39 PM
2nd Time A Little Disappointed
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
So after raving to my son about how great the food was the last time I went, I took him there.
We couldn't sit in the main dining room because we didn't have reservations, no problem.
The service...
10/18/2011
05:26 AM
Excellent Spanish Food in NYC
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
La Nacional is easy to miss on 14th Avenue, if you're not looking for it. I was there with my husband more than five years ago, and have been wanting to go back. We finally had the chance to return,...
10/06/2011
01:21 PM
Will Come Back to NY Just For Arroz Negra
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
We made an instant trip to NY last weekend. Our friends surprised us by taking us to their favorite restaurant, La Nacional. This is where they always celebrate their birthdays. No wonder why! We only...
08/25/2011
07:22 PM
What took me so long to find this restaurant!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I train with a group of martial artists and sometimes we go out after to eat and have a drink to wind down. One of the group has been going to this restaurant for years, somehow I never went with them...
02/07/2011
08:00 PM
Get the garlic shrimp!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
We were wandering aimlessly and ended up, hungry, in front of La Nacional. We ventured inside and were so glad we did!
We ordered sopa de ajo (garlic, bread cuts and egg), esparragos (white...
11/14/2010
06:29 PM
could not believe great reviews
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
We recently ate here after reading great reviews in newspapers and guidebooks and were extremely disappointed. We had gazpacho which was just plain, white asparagus was fair, and chorizo/cheese tray...