Vibrant Spanish food hall with standout gazpacho & tapas; some items less impressive.
Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain right in Hudson Yards. This Spanish food hall is lauded for its authentic offerings, with gazpacho and tapas consistently earning high praise. While most dishes impress, a few have been noted as not meeting expectations in terms of value or taste. Overall, it's a great spot to explore diverse Spanish culinary traditions.
This establishment is praised for its authentic Spanish cuisine, with gazpacho and tapas being frequently recommended. While many dishes receive high marks, some customers have found specific items, such as the bocadillos, to be less satisfying and overpriced. The variety of Spanish regional flavors is a highlight.
"Gazpacho and various tapas are frequently highlighted as must-try items, with sandwiches also being a recommended option."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, with many recommending it for its Spanish cuisine, particularly dishes like gazpacho and tapas. However, some find certain items, like bocadillos, to be disappointing or not good value.
Important Note
The restaurant was mentioned as not making it onto the 2025 NY Times list, though one user believes it should be considered a top 100 restaurant. Some bocadillos in the cafe area were described as disappointing and not great value.
"This user mentioned Little Spain as having great gazpacho. Another user confirmed this, stating they had it recently and it was great."
Positive"Little Spain is a Spanish food court located within the Hudson Yards mall. It might offer options within the specified budget of under $50 per person."
Neutral"Little Spain in Hudson Yards is recommended as a good food spot."
Positive"Mercado Little Spain was noted for its special promotion of half-off wine bottles on Wednesdays."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a dinner option."
Neutral"A user recommended walking two blocks to Mercado Little Spain, noting it offers many solid options of varying sizes for lunch."
Positive"This user believes Mercado Little Spain, which was dropped from the list, should be considered a top 100 restaurant."
Positive"Mercado Little Spain was included in a comprehensive list of restaurants that did not make it onto the 2025 NY Times list."
Neutral"Mercado Little Spain previously offered an Iberico and jamon burger, though the commenter is unsure if it was seasonal or a set menu item."
Neutral"The user was disappointed to learn of The Spanish Diner's closure but recalled having genuinely enjoyed eating there a couple of years prior during their annual Broadway trips."
Positive"The user misses The Spanish Diner and its offerings, expressing a desire to find similar 'really crispy fried eggs' or 'callos con garbanzo' elsewhere since the restaurant has closed."
Positive"Recommended Mercado Little Spain by a commenter as a place offering a selection of Spanish food options, suitable for exploring regional cuisine as requested by the original poster."
Positive"Recommends Little Spain, a Spanish food hall in Hudson Yards."
Positive"The author expresses disappointment about the closure of Spanish Diner, particularly as it was replaced by Oyamel, which the author views negatively based on Oyamel's DC performance."
Negative"The author laments the closure of Spanish Diner, stating it's a 'bummer' that it was replaced by Oyamel, implying Spanish Diner was preferred."
Negative"Suggests looking into Little Spain, located near the north end of the Highline in Hudson Yards, as a potential dinner option."
Neutral"Little Spain Mercado opens at 11am but it's a food court, not high-end."
Negative"Suggests exploring Mercado Little Spain more as stall quality varies. Notes finding some excellent options but found the cafe area bocadillos disappointing and not great value."
Neutral"A reply notes that the gazpacho at Mercado Little Spain is awesome."
Positive"Recommends getting a sandwich at Mercado Little Spain."
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