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El Quijote

226 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-929-1855 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
6.0 out of 10

4 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

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Official Website

elquijotenyc.com

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at 23rd St.; C, E at 23rd St.

Prices

$17.95-$23.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Good for Groups
Private Dining/Party Space
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Dining at El Quijote is like taking a vacation—one where you’ve wandered into an utter tourist trap. Kitschy décor makes the place feel decidedly non-Manhattan; but unlike in other Disney-style destinations, a dollar here goes a fairly long way. Huge portions make it easy to get stuffed on paella and sangria—that is, if you can make your way through the packed front bar area to the even more packed dining room. Situated near other entertainments like Hunkmania, El Quijote makes for a perfect (and perfectly cheesy) bachelor/bachelorette/birthday plan. — Christina Nunez

Recommended Dishes

Paella valencia, $17.95; lobster in green sauce, $23.95

Reader Ratings

6.0

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Could be anywhere, USA

ellen5181 from 10024 | Posted on 8/10/08

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	7
Service:	7

Décor:	3

Value:	6

Sangria was very good (we had the red). Plenty of food and almost worth considering the sharing charge for 1 main course to be split. I had the paella with lobster and have enough food for another full meal. My friend...Read More

Unbelievable portion size and good quality

littleprince1977 from 95818 | Posted on 5/23/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	9

Décor:	7

Value:	9

Everything tasted wonderful. Paella? One order is enough for two-three people. My grilled veal chops (normal, not thick ones) were 3/4 in. THICK. I wish the waiter had told us how much food we were actually ordering. Environment was...Read More

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