La Barra at Mercado Little Spain

Fantastic! The food was excellent. I had the patatas bravas and they were perfect. I also had the tuna and it was so flavorful. And the flan was exactly right. Creamy but light and not too much. It’s a wonderful dining space that is beautifully designed, festive, airy, and fun. I loved this experience.

Excellent tapas and stews. Service was professional and staff were approachable and responsive. Can't stop thinking about the shrimp with garlic and chili pepper! Well done! (I recommend always getting a piece of bread too).

Very delicious tapas! I ordered the patatas bravas, pulpo a la gallega, and mejillones a la marinera—all were fantastic. The market and restaurant aesthetic was vibrant, fun, and also comforting. I highly recommend this spot if you’re visiting Little Spain!

La Barra at Mercado Little Spain - A Good, But Unremarkable Experience I visited La Barra at Mercado Little Spain and decided to try their famous potatoes. While the food was good and enjoyable, it didn’t stand out as exceptional. The dish had the typical flavors you’d expect, but there wasn’t anything that set it apart from similar offerings elsewhere. It’s worth checking out if you’re in the area, but if you’re looking for something extraordinary, the experience here might feel a bit ordinary.

We had lunch around 3pm and it wasn’t hectic which is how we like it. It was a strange coincidence where our enjoyment diminished with the sequence of tapas that was brought out. Our first 2 tapas was thoroughly enjoyed -the pulpo sat on a bed of the most luscious mashed potatoes. The Tortilla de Patatas was recommended and it didnt disappoint, the creamy layers of potatoes enveloped in an omelette-like tortilla was amazing. The Mejillones a La Marinera Mussels cooked with tomato sauce, takoli wine and seafood stock was good but the sauce was on the dry side and too heavily salted. The shrimp in Gambas "Como En El Antonio" Crispy shrimp with special mayo tasted odd. The skewered shrimp was fun but i could taste the oil doing a funny tingling to my throat which usually happens whn i have something fried in oil that’s been used too many times. The last tapas -6 raw oysters with smoke escabeche sauce which was on the oysters was surprisingly tasteless.

first time trying La Barra in Little Spain and had a good selection of food! we had the calamari which was nicely battered and cooked perfect that it was soft but not chewy at all. The mussels were great too. I loved that the sauce wasnt to sour from the tomatoes. The chicken croquets were a bit gooey though and wasnt exactly a fave but it did have good flavor and was filling. Lastly the pulpo was another one that was cooked perfectly. Love the mashed potatoes there as well that its already a meal in itself. Service was good and we loved that there was some privacy with the seating since it was “indoors” and not a foodcourt-like seating.

A bit expensive, but the food is delicious. We loved gazpacho and mussels. And we liked one of the vermouthes, and a gin cocktail. Very attentive service

Food is incredible! Very good service! Nicolas helped us to choose a dishes! It made a good impression from the place at all! Thank you so much for all team!

Friday at 6:30pm . With close proximity to my job , Mercado little Spain has been my go to for happy hour . It wasn't until a cold Friday night did I have the opportunity to explore and try the food at La Barra . They offered the restaurant menu which we tried . Everything was delicious and all the tapas I've tried were the elevated version of the classics in Spain . The starters included the salmorejo ( a tomato soup ) which came with cherry tomatoes and anchovies , chistorras ( small sausages ) wrapped in potatoes ( think potato chips ), calamari ( basic but good ) and cebolla asada ( for the onion lovers) . The main we shared were the gambas ajillo ( shrimp in garlic sauce - how can a simple classes taste so good ! And the baguette That came with it , yum !) and the albodingas ( meatballs with mushroom ). All were washed down with some Albariño ( we thought one bottle was enough but the $30 deals it easy to order the 2nd). We skipped dessert but will definitely have to try next time ! We sat at the bar, always my preference for a more casual and social feel . It was surprising that it wasn't as busy as usual . It's a place that has a good vibe , busy and perfect venue to socialize with a group! It's a great place to try all things spanish !

Had a lovely tapas dinner on Saturday - since the restaurant was full, 5 of us sat around the bar and did have to wait a bit for our counters were cleaned & server showed up. Although we only ordered 3 orders of bread and 7 tapas plates, we left very satisfied and full. FOOD 1. ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS - Spanish marinated olives ($7, 4/5). Can't go wrong. Order right away with bread ($4/per ~5" loaf) & olive oil. Ask the server for black pepper and rouse your appetite! 2. ANCHOAS DE SANTONA PUJADO SOLANO - Anchovies served with pan con tomate ($25, 3/5). This one was rather expensive for what it was. Anchovies are savory and goes well with the slightly sweet acidity he of the tomato sauce on the bread, but it's mainly bread... 3. GAMBAS AL AJILLO - Red shrimps w/ EVOO, garlic, chili, bay leaf and oloroso wine ($19.50, 5/5) A darkhorse. Shrimp itself is pretty decent, but it's the garlicky wine sauce infused w/ a chili that steals the show. Dip that bread, enough said. 4. PULPO A LA GALLEGA - Boiled Spanish octopus w/ olive oil mashed potatoes ($25, 5/5) The famous octopus. It is not at all tough or rubbery but is just a pleasure in your mouth. Surprisingly filling with the creamy mashed potatoes. We ordered 2 and we licked the plate clean 5. CROQUETAS DE POLLO - Chicken croquet w/ bechamel sauce (4/5, $14) Hard not to like. Yes, it is a bit heavy being creamy but really enjoyable because it's not dry and the skin is very light and crispy. Kids will love this. 6. PATATAS BRAVAS - Fried potatoes w/ salsa brava and alioli (5/5, $14) The famous. Your french fries on steroids. It's like meatier version of Shake Shack fries but with addictive ketchup-y sauce that keeps you going back for more. It's Little Spain market place so the vibe is great. I enjoyed the above with a glass of white but everyone else with table water did just fine. Our waiter was attentive (as much as he could) and we'd come back again for more... except we might just dine at the other stalls so that we can just sit in the general seating area.

My friend and I came here the other night after a movie screening. The space itself is huge, with lots of seating both at the wrap around bar and inside the seating area. Our server was excellent and provided us with recommendations on the menu. We ordered a number of items including the gazpacho, the pan con tomate, the gambas al ajillo, the patatas bravas and the grilled octopus. Everything was very good, and fresh. The standouts to me were the gazpacho and the garlic shrimp. I thought the pan con tomate could have used a little bit more flavor. I would definitely come back here again for dinner or to try additional items on the menu.

service was great, skinny spicy margarita was amazing. the food was very mediocre, our calamari didn't come with any cocktail sauce or sauce of any kind, you had to buy the sauce. the chorizo pastry was god awful we had to send it back. we got the shrimp as well and shared it it was super good. the cheese plate was tiny and definitely not what we excepted.

Came here for their $45 restaurant week deal which brought four courses. You can add dessert for $6 and we also caught their sangria happy hour deal which was until 8pm. Surprisingly happy with everything we got! The only thing that was lacking was the churros that tasted too much of the oil they fries them in and the chocolate wasn't thick enough. Both the spinach and potato salads were delicious, the patatas bravas and tortilla surprisingly good. The calamares could've came with an aioli sauce as is the traditional way of serving them. The sangria was super tasty too! Despite being low staff, our waiter was very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. The atmosphere in the mercado was so nice and enjoyable! Great restaurant week deal, worth the visit.

We tried oysters, tomato bread & the Croquetas chicken. Everything tasted great. It's tapas and great with drink. This place has speakeasy vibe with vibrant colors decor. I love this little food court.

This place was a vibe! I loved it and wasn't too packed. Definitely Spanish food, not americanized which makes it authentic. The portions are small aka tapas. My favorite was probably the octopus and pollo croquettes. Least liked was pork meatballs. You have to save room for the cheesecake. It's on the fluffier side than dense. I still enjoyed it. Wish it was lunch instead so I'd pair it with a nice coffee. Walk around and enjoy the different stores/food they have! I want to go back already!! Minus a star because my mom didn't enjoy it as much

Popped in with a friend after an exhibit at the shed and was pleasantly surprised. We decided to grab some Sangria at La Barra and the most delicious Pan Con Tomate. I highly recommend the cava sangria. I could drink these all day, especially in the summer when it's warm outside.

Quick service at the counter. The gazpacho was excellent. The Gambas Al Ajilo could have used a bit more flavor. Will try the papayas bra as next time

I have some mixed feels about this. Maybe it's inflation and the fact that just eating basic meals can make us all feel broke right now, but I probably would not have sat down for a meal if I didn't have the InKind App discount on my side to help cut that bill down significantly, plus a friend to share the remaining cost with. On a Wednesday night, you have the choice of benefiting from splitting a normally $60 bottle of wine for half price at $30, or perhaps taking part in the Happy Hour menu of drinks... or so I thought. I spotted that Wednesday wine deal and happy hour menu elsewhere in the market, but somehow it never made its way into La Barra on my table, nor onto the Red Sangria order on my bill. Sometimes this feels like a common waiter/manager practice in NYC, to not disclose that happy hour drinks are actually available to you as stated on their website and marketing materials in the space, but I didn't fight back this time since I was already getting a nice deal with InKind. Just note that you may have to ask and clarify that these deals are available before ordering so they don't try to avoid giving them to you. Other than that, the Iberico Meatballs, Garlic Shrimp, and Marinara Mussels were absolutely tasty and a perfect set of three tapas to feel like a complete meal for two people when paired with a glass of wine or sangria. The mussels and shrimp were gluten-free but the meatballs have some breading along with the gravy having flour. The inner market atmosphere was a bit more calm and chill than the half indoor/outdoor Spanish Diner setting, and instead of ordering dessert at the table, you can wander the market for churros or flan or pastries afterward for a more budget friendly way to finish with a sweet.

What a great little market especially after walking the high line. We were only a little bit hungry so we ordered churros and the fried potatoes. Both were very good! So many different types of food options- savory, sweet, breakfast, tapas, seafood etc. there is really something for everybody here. Plenty of seating to enjoy your snack or your meal. Bathrooms were very clean and tidy. A little bit noisy just for the amount of people there and the space.

What an amazing restaurant. The ambience, the service and the food was spectacular. We enjoyed two dozen oysters that were as fresh as the bottom of the ocean. We drink the most exquisite red wine you ever wanna taste to top it off. I enjoyed a chocolate martini.

first time trying La Barra in Little Spain and had a good selection of food! we had the calamari which was nicely battered and cooked perfect that it was soft but not chewy at all. The mussels were great too. I loved that the sauce wasnt to sour from the tomatoes. The chicken croquets were a bit gooey though and wasnt exactly a fave but it did have good flavor and was filling. Lastly the pulpo was another one that was cooked perfectly. Love the mashed potatoes there as well that its already a meal in itself. Service was good and we loved that there was some privacy with the seating since it was "indoors" and not a foodcourt-like seating.

Restaurant with a seating area in the middle of the food hall. My favorite was the mixed croquettes. It came in a size of 6 which was easy to share. I tried the chicken croquette too and wasn't a fan - it tasted like a chicken pot pie. Pan con tomate and tomato juice (sorry I forgot the name) were decent too they have sangria too but it's premade and sweetened so I skipped because of personal preference

I was super excited to try Spanish tapas here but after my cousin and I sat down, we had to call a server but after 5 minutes, we were being ignored! So we went to another place to eat. When we were about to leave, we saw a hostess table for La Barra right by the escalators and realized that's how you get seated. I didn't understand why any of the workers couldn't just tell us about that or point us in that direction. The service here absolutely turned me off here that I wouldn't consider coming back here.

This restaurant is tucked inside the Spanish market in the lower level of Hudson Yards with multiple vendors to choose from, with an elevated food court vibe. We chose to make a reservation to secure a spot in a more private corner inside the restaurant. I like to plan my meals including what to order on my vacations so I could taste the specialty dishes at different places. We visited on December 22nd and I was disappointed when our server told us they didnt have paella for the whole month and the dish was not removed fromthe menu or mentioned on the website. For a Spanish resto, I had high hopes for the rose sangria and it was amazing as expected, probably the only highlight on this meal. Our server didn't come back to check in us but we didnt need anything anyways, so nothing more to say about service. We enjoyed the Spanish omlette and the meatballs. The dish though was supposed to be meatball and octopus but we found 3 bits of octupus when we searched for them. The bread for the chicken sandwich was very fresh but the chicken was a tad dry. I'd still consider it a okay- good meal because the drink was THAT good! . .

Unfortunately I have to rate this place a two. Please do not waste your time here. If you're in the food court, I suggest going to jamón & queso for one of the sandwiches. The seafood was definitely frozen. The calamari was good but salty and didn't come with its own sauce? I had to pay $2 extra for a small thing of aioli? Everything is extremely overpriced for small portions. Do not come here!!! I was not wowed.

My first visit was so memorable that I had to come back. Anchoas de Santona Pujado Solano- My husband was curious to know what anchovies taste like. They were pretty good. The server recommended trying them with their tomato bread. Pan con tomate- Delicious soft tomato bread. It was the perfect pairing with the anchovies. Patatas bravas- One of my favorite potato dishes ever. Mejillones a la marinera- The mussels were big, juicy, and flavorful. Gambas al ajillo- Really good shrimp. The bread was a bit too hard though. Paella Valenciana- It was okay. Churros and chocolate dip- The best churros I've ever had. The chocolate dip is so good, I always end up drinking whatever's leftover. I'll probably always stop by whenever I'm in the area.

Everything was pretty good and reasonably priced for the area. Not extraordinary or horrible - just what you'd expect from Spanish tapas. The gambas al ajillo was cooked well with a nice oil and plenty of garlic and spices. The ensiamada planchada was also good with a nice cheese and honey mix although it didn't mix well with the gambas Overall it's a good choice if in the area but nothing to go out of the way to visit

La Barra at Mercado Little Spain truly impressed me with their PAELLA VALENCIANA from the Para Acabar menu. A symphony of chicken, rabbit, artichokes, green beans, and white beans came together with saffron-infused rice, tomato, and rosemary to create a delectable dish. This was my first time trying paella, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The flavors were well-balanced, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The ambiance of Mercado Little Spain added to the experience.

really solid spot for a quick bite and a glass of wine! it's a very casual bar seating around an open kitchen. the food: i got the chorizo, gambas, and heirloom tomato salad. the heirloom tomato salad was my favorite, so fresh and pairs nicely with the sharpness from shredded scallions. gambas was sooo good and garlicky too! the drinks: a great selection of reds and also loved the sparkling white wines. we asked the server to help us choose a medium bodied wine which we loved! the space: it's a little hectic bc of the whole little spain food area around, but intimate enough if you're going with just one person!

The place was okay. I was very disappointed at the portions. We left and went to eat somewhere else because r weren't full. The service was okay. Our waiter was very nice and friendly. If you're hungry and really want to eat I don't recommend this place. The food wasn't all that. The best thing I had was the avocado salad

We enjoyed all of the restaurants here what a great vibe and good food whenever you are in the Hudson Yards area near the Vessel come check it out! Great place to watch Spain play soccer games here! Lively and entertaining. Good vibes!

Just experienced La Barra NYC and it was a nice experience in Little Mercado on the bottom floor of Hudson Yards. The atmosphere is lively, but the food was ok. The variety of tapas offered showcased a diverse range of flavors, and the sangria was expertly crafted. My sparkling cava sangria and oysters were great, but the bread/olive oil missed the mark. The oil had a bitter taste and the bread was not warmed. The staff was friendly and attentive. That's why I would rate this a solid 3.5 stars.

Convenient location and fun ambience, but definitely a more touristy spot. Food is pricey for the quantity/quality, which are just okay and nothing special.

The tapas were very good and delicious. But the bread that comes with them is hard as stones. Soak them in the sauce for a while to soften them to edible level less you crack your teeth.

While I might usually shun such an over-the-top, theme-park style spot, La Barra, located in the heart of Jose Andres' bustling El Mercado Little Spain is undeniable. Surrounded by stalls and stations serving the best of Spanish delicacies, La Barra is the market's casual eatery, perfect for a lively lunch. We took a spot at their bar, and started with a couple drinks- white wine for her and traditional Spanish G&T for me. For lunch, we went light with a sampling of the classics. The patatas bravas were crispy, the pan con tomate was fresh and light, and the cebolla asado, a grilled onion cold salad with blue cheese and hazelnuts, was an elegant touch. A perfect option for a convivial but casual lunch near Hudson Yards.

Food was like reheated, Paella was not available, staff was snappy and impatient at my disabled mom, server missed an entree in the order, Rabo de Toro was $29 with like 4 pieces of oxtail and reheated sauce, Callos was watery soupy, Sangria was all ice, Pan con Tomate was cold and too firm, the pulpo de gallega was so tiny with one tentacle. Place was too crowded and cant bring food from other kiosks even if La Barra was clearly a part of the whole Little Spain which was weird to me. Overall - underwhelming, overhyped, low quality, fastfood preparation, overpriced. Couldve put the $320 somewhere else more satisfying. Just go to the kiosks around maybe you'll have a better value.

One of the dine-in spots that carry all the tapas from the vendor stalls. We ordered the gambas, patatas bravas, paella valenciana, spanish bread and the churros for dessert. I got the white sangria (using cava). Overall, the food was fine nothing crazy. Personally, loved the patatas bravas - you can never go wrong with fried potatos with sauces (essentially two aiolis made of mayo and tomato). All foods were salty but that's expected. Didn't know what to expect for the valenciana style paella (personally wasn't a fan). Churros were great - freshly fried, not too sweet, and paired with a dark chocolate (dipping sauce). Worth coming to the Little Spain Mercado in Hudson Yards once but I wouldn't come again and again.

Overall, it's okay. Food was on the salty side, and portions were quite small (even for a tapas place) for the price. I went around 6:30pm on a weekday, and they had already run out of several items on their menu. La Barra is located in the middle of the Mercado Little Spain food court, with some fences separating you from the hustle-bustle of the food court. One pro is that you don't need to hunt for a table during peak hours (which is normally the holiday season). Staff seemed a little stressed- I suppose they were short-staffed. Now for the food... Sangria Roja- this is their house sangria. It was quite sweet and seemed pre-made. The serving was smaller than the last time I was at Mercado Little Spain (bar in the food court), and ice heavy Octopus (PULPO A LA GALLEGA) - I was very disappointed by this, since I love octopus. It was salty and not hot enough Croquettes (croquetas de jamón) - they were decent, but again, very salty Mussels (MEJILLONES A LA MARINERA) - these were pretty decent, but really needed to be served with bread for the best experience Anchovies in vinegar (BOQUERONES EN VINAGRE) - the best thing we ate- so flavorful Sardines - pretty good, with good olive oil. Again, bread helps with finishing up the oil Basque cheesecake (tarta de queso) this was very good- it melted in your mouth

My party of 4 was seated immediately but it was because we came at around 8 pm on a weekday. Service was pretty attentive and food came out relatively quickly. The decor inside of Mercado Little Spain is quite colorful and added a festive ambience to our dining experience. We ordered the salchichon iberico de bellota (ham), pan con tomate (bread), patatas bravas (potato), los calameres de la plaza mayor (calamari), pulpo a la gallega (octopus), croquetas del dia, and the sangria rosada. The octopus was cooked well, the calamari was lightly crispy but lacked some flavor, the toast, ham, and cheese paired well...overall the food was good, and my favorite was the croquetas. However, I do think that this place is quite pricey, especially given the size of the tapas and of the pretty weak sangria.

My wife and my friend and I sat down to have snacks and drinks. We order drinks and olive oil and bread and then the server with a beard comes over and tells us you need to order food, "this is a restaurant, that's the restaurant part of it". If we couldn't get just drinks why wouldn't the first server just tell us that? And then afterwards when we went to check out, the server started being nice to save his tip. Terrible experience, you did not have to be nasty to us for us to leave. Next time just tell us. This was my first time here hopefully service is better next time around.

Amazing sangrias but the food is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE and judging by the presentation, it's not even clear they tried. I'm so surprised. DO NOT COME HERE. More specifically on the food: - Calamari: This had a somewhat unique and interesting breading, but didn't come with any sauce, which it so badly needed. It was also kind of a pathetic looking dish (see photos). - Patatas bravas: This is usually one of my favorite dishes but not here. The chunks were too large and uneven, and it wasn't as crispy as I was used to - go to Casa Dani for a much better version just next door. - Pulpo a la Gallega (octopus): This is the worst octopus dish I have ever had. It tasted like rubber and honestly made me sick the rest of the night. Not sure why the other reviews are so good. - Callos con garbanzos (beef tripe stew with chickpeas and chorizo): This was also pretty bad but maybe the best dish relatively speaking compared to the rest.

Felt like I was having a very chill time in Madrid. Loved the plates we were able to share with a few beers and great conversation among friends without feeling rushed out of a table. Food was fresh and very tasty.

I've been searching for a Spanish restaurant that makes gambas ajillo like the ones I had in Barcelona.. and this! This is the place. The shrimp were cooked to garlicky perfection. The Spanish olives paired well with an Estrella and service was fast and efficient, who could ask for more?

Went here for Spanish tapas at lunch with my coworkers. Could never be as good as in Spain, but they were really good tapas

The ambiance is was nice considering it's in a mall environment. My favorite was the calamari. Very light in texture and flavorful. I give it a four star because I was expecting Paella. From what we were told, the fire department shut their Paella counter because of the smoke it creates. Hopefully, they can fix that by adding an exhaust. Overall, every Tapas was delicious.

We were visiting Hudson Yards and came across this spot for dinner. No reservation needed as it was located in the lower level of the building among other food establishments. Food was good but service could've been better.

Inside the Little Spain food hall in Hudson Yards. Lot of menu options with the seating at the bar. Though a bit pricey, I ordered the crispy bacalao $21 and it had 4 pieces and mayo dip. It was average tasting and salty for me. If you order bottled water it can cost up to $9. Service was fast and friendly.

My husband and I agreed these were two of the best cocktails we've ever had - the virgen de la Paloma (tequila/mezcal) and Boticario #1 (gin). 5 stars for the drinks, 3-4 stars for everything else. We got the oysters and they were fine, service was just fine too. $8 for a bottle of water. A bit pricey even for NYC. Ambience was really nice - there was a violinist/singer entertaining who was impressive and enjoyable to listen to.

Be prepared for a packed environment with very few empty seats. The food is OK. Nothing to write home about. Very very overpriced. Especially for what you get. The advertisers are super small. We went for pizza after we were done here.

Every bite and dishes bring you somewherelse I cant explain the tastee of the dishes you have to try.Tribe with chickpea was phenominal.Goat chesse so tasty ,Even the olives and wine amazing combination ,the atmoshphere warm .I love that places.Service not amazing but good

Jamie W. and I had not been to Hudson Yards before we decided at the last minute to visit the Edge for the panoramic views. We were a bit bummed that Vessel was closed, so we spent more time in the mall than we planned. I had no idea that celebrity chef Jose Andres had opened Mercado Little Spain downstairs, so since we are both devoted Barcelona-philes, we thought we should give one of the many eateries a try. We randomly chose La Barra just because frankly it looked spacious. As the case with most restaurants these days, we relied on our phones and the QR code to access the menu, and the ease of the procedure probably contributed to our eventual gluttony. First things first, we had to have the $40 half pitcher of the Sangria Rosada, a sparkling mix of rosé wine, gin, vermouth, and orange slices (photo: https://bit.ly/3mvxLe5). So refreshing that we were starting to order like Catalan banshees. We started with a plateful of the $6 Spanish Marinated Olives (Aceitunas Alinadas), which provided the ideal salty, briny start to our feast (photo: https://bit.ly/3vYLhdr). We segued into the $17 Pulpo a la Gallega, hearty chunks of boiled Spanish octopus nestled over creamy mashed potatoes with olive oil and paprika (photo: https://bit.ly/2ZFX0kI). This dish went well with the $9 Pan Con Tomate, toasted cristal bread brushed with fresh tomato (photo: https://bit.ly/3mvhCFn). We swore we were done at this point, but the sangria seemed to double our appetite. I suddenly ordered the $9.50 Patatas Bravas, chunks of deep-fried potatoes drowning in red salsa brava and drizzled liberally with aioli (photo: https://bit.ly/3w7XWuv). We weren't complaining, all the more reason to get the $1.50 wedge of rustic Spanish bread (photo: https://bit.ly/3bpyjvF). By all reasonable measures, we should've been done at this point, but we were a bit sloshed from the sangria. We could've devoured a bushel of churros dipped in chocolate sauce, but we settled on sharing a $7 slice of the Tarta de Chocolate, a flourless dark chocolate confection that signaled to us our reign of decadence was over (photo: https://bit.ly/3vZKRDv). Time to walk all of the High Line. We weren't quite transported to the Boqueria on the Ramblas, but we definitely had a good time. FOOD - 4 stars...Spanish-style edibles as experienced through a sangria pitcher AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice job on the entire Little Spain concept though it feels more like an upscale mall food court than the Boqueria SERVICE - 4 stars...responsive to our compulsive ordering TOTAL - 4 stars....a festive spot in Mercado Little Spain worth a nibble or three if not an indulgent meal RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

Terrible. Overpriced and poor food. When our first order arrived, we should have cut our losses and left. I ordered the chips and salsa. They brought a bag of chips and a bottle of sauce. That was the patatas con espinalar. The food was horrible. I'm born and and raised in East Harlem. The food in an East Harlem bodega is better. I'm going to screen shot my bill. Don't eat at La Barra. I got sick!

Let me start off with yummy! We needed to have a drink and it was lunchtime, we'd been here prior to the pandemic when It had a bit of a different set-up. We ordered pork/fish meatballs & potatoes in a delicious sauce. Some Iberico Jamon - like candy! Yes meat candy, haha...sooo good and served with cute little olive oil bite size bread sticks. Patates de tortilla always a winner and chicken croquettes, that were so crispy crunchy on the outside and soft and dee-lish on the inside. Oh and some tomato bread, that was toasted and warm/crunchy too. Beers and I being the lightweight ordered and ice tea. The Jamon is not for the faint of heart on your pocketbook, but a worth the tastebud splurge. Very festive and full of ambiance, service was spot on and our server was lovely.

La Barra is located in the basement of the mall at Hudson Yards. The layout was quite confusing, as my friend and I walked around the entire place once before figuring out where to enter the "restaurant," which is really more an open seating area in the middle of the Little Spain market. We didn't have reservations and were able to grab a table on a Friday evening around 7 pm. To order, you scan the barcode at the table and order directly from the website. Payment is handled through the website as well. Of the 5 items we shared, the gambas al ajillo ($17) was by far the best. The shrimp was well flavored and tender. The pan con tomate ($7) and the chicken croquetas ($13) were both pretty standard. The salt was a bit uneven on the pan con tomate so some pieces were saltier than others. The most disappointing dish was the garbanzos con bacalao ($17), which is Spanish cod served with a chickpea and spinach stew. The cod was quite bland and overall the dish felt like a mix of different elements instead of one cohesive dish. We ate the chickpeas, poached egg, and cod all separately. To end the meal, we shared the torta de chocolate ($7). This was probably my second favorite dish of the night. It's hard to mess up a chocolate cake... Service was hit or miss. Sometimes it was hard to find our server, but they were very diligent about some things like filling up our water.

hands down, one of our fave dinners in many years. The food, the wine, the atmosphere, all amazing for date night. We got a whole bunch of dishes to try and every single one was a winner. The boquerones en vinagre, amazing. Such a simple dish but packed with flavor. I could eat them every day. The Iberico Ham aged for 48 months was amazing on its own. The flavor and texture were great - and the thin slices meant we could eat it forever. The octopus was cooked perfectly. Pan con tomate was solid and perfect for wiping up the sauces of various dishes that were too good to waste. We washed it down with a nice bottle of wine, and then a cocktail or two, and then some coffee. We never felt rushed even though they got quite busy later in the evening. Our server was fantastic, had good recommendations and made us feel welcome. Definitely a great place for a great meal.

Four us came by for lunch on a Saturday around 12:45 and waited only 15 minutes for a table. Our server greeted us right aways and we started with sangria rojo and ordered gambas al ajillo, pan con tomate, and pulpo a la gallega to start. The food was brought out rather quickly, with only 2 small pieces of complementary bread for our table of four. We had the pan con tomate so that was fine. Everything in our first course was delicious. After we ordered the sardinillas en conserva, which was a huge disappointment! It was an open can of sardines with some crackers in the shape of baguettes, they left the box of the sardines, which was even worse because I was able to find the $23 dollar "dish" on Amazon for $9.99. The garbanzos con bacalao was just ok, I've had much better chickpeas and spinach in other Spanish restaurants. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and drinks. I would recommend dining here, but I wouldn't recommend ordering the sardines or the garbanzo dish.

After reading some of bad reviews on Yelp, I was a bit shocked because my experience was the complete opposite. Is it pricey? Maybe, but it's NYC, everything is pricey. Not surprised there. Our waitress was very attentive and very pleasant. She made great suggestions for food and wine. We ordered the Boquerones en Vinagre ( vinegar cured anchovies) manchego cheese, and the Pulpo à la Gallega ( octopus with mashed potatoes). Our waitress suggested to order the Pan con Tomate that goes really well with the anchovies, and boy was she right! Her wine suggestion was also spot on. For dessert we ordered the churros with chocolate sauce. They were good but I've had better. Overall everything was delicious, well presented and fresh. I would go back anytime.