La Nacional

Upon early arrival, we were seated at the communal table. I ordered Vermut and olives . The olives were some of the tastiest olives I've had. Appetizers were Pan con Tomato and Serrano ham croquettes. The flavors were outstanding. We shared a seafood paella which was both tasty and authenticity presented. Our dessert was a beautifully presented light and not to sweet. To wrap up the dinner, I ordered two double espresso which were good. The service was friendly, professional and efficient. The atmosphere was electric. You could feel the energy. Reminded me of the Tapas bar in Barcelona. It was noisy because the place was packed. If you want great tasting and authentic Spanish food , highly recommend this restaurant.

Great experience here, close to two major subway lines nestled in a great location. Cozy and welcoming interior with attention to detail created a nice ambiance. Friendly hostess, was able to sit us near the end of happy hr. Waitress was very friendly and attentive to our needs- she even let us order a second round of drinks before our first round arrived (since happy hr was ending). This type of hospitality is much appreciated. My friend ordered the olives, pan de tomate with jamon, tortilla de patata and mixed croquettes. I ordered the croquettes and empanadas which were filled with spinach and cheese. I was absolutely blown away by the presentation and flavors infused into each dish! Incredible value for the quality we received. I had the Rosalita drink which was tasty and the red s

The paella was the best I’ve had (granted I haven’t had paella in a while). The tomato toast bread thing was so refreshing, the bread just the right crunch and softness. The shrimp was sizzling and garlicky, just the way I like it. We also got some extra toast to dip in the shrimp oil. The paella we got had so much seafood, super generous amounts and we left very full.

Love this place. My sister visiting from LA specifically wanted to come back here on her most recent trip. She got her octopus over black ink rice. I got the scallops over rice. The surprise and delight was the anchovies appetizer. So delicious. You can sit outside on a beautiful day. We sat inside that’s dark, its own kind of ambiance. Serve was attentive and friendly. I’m going back to try more of their appetizers.

Food was absolutely delicious - we ordered the seafood paella, croquettes, patatas bravas, empanadas, the grilled octopus, flan and churros. Everything was amazing and we enjoyed everything. Services was also great and they gave a complimentary dessert since we were celebrating a birthday. Would totally come back!