Mi España

Delicious food and very cute decor! Jose was in charge during our visit and he was fantastic—very talkative and kind. He made the whole experience much more enjoyable. Highly recommended! :) Thank you! We will definitely be back!

Simple and cozy place. Amazing food! We stopped by looking for something to eat and were very happy. Super fast service, the food arrived hot and delicious. We’re from Florida and we highly recommend it!

The very best paella I have ever had in my life! My fiancée and I really enjoyed everything here - the seafood soup is delightfully refreshing and delicious, the oxtail is tender with perfectly done wine sauce, and the paella with seafood is absolutely wonderful! Will visit this place sooner in the future, and I truly do regret that I didn’t discover this fantastic restaurant before I graduated from Princeton because it’s simply too good.

One word: Tasty. Brought me back to Valencia. We will definitely come back, next time we're around. Thanks Jose for the great service.

I had their veggie paella, papas bravas and flan. Everything was delicious and very large portions, perfect for sharing and very reasonably priced. Great service, but only 6 tables, seating a total of 20 people, so make reservations if possible.

This menu is updated as of July 5, 2025. I personally think paella are the best highlight of this restaurant. Anywhere you can pick a Spanish restaurant in the world, it probably feels and looks the same. But MI Espana, using the advantage of the abundance of the US, created a paella with so much seafood and meat. It certainly deserves a 5. The atmosphere is alright. it feels like seating are curb side feel. Tapas are below average, worse than the ones in Spain. The tomatoes, see the color? Used cheap tomatoes. They could have used high ended tomatoes. Meatballs, one would start to think who is better, IKEA meatballs or this one? The combine score should be lower than 4. However, the paella is like octane booster pushing up the grading to 4.3 to 4.5. It still deserves a MUST eat restaurant.

Came for the paella, stayed for the tapas! Tapas were filled with flavor and texture, with the loaded potatoes and shrimp being highlights. Paella was a little salty and overcooked by comparison, though still decently good. Service was slow on a Friday evening due to large number of customers, and there were bugs outside

The store is super small so there will be a long wait time without reservation at night time. The serving of paella is large but flavor is too salty. I feel another Spanish place at DC is better.

This small, authentic Spanish restaurant packs big flavor into its cozy space. We tried the black paella, and it was absolutely incredible rich, savory, and full of depth. The soup was another standout, bursting with flavor and clearly made with care. While the space is on the smaller side, it adds to the intimate charm. That said, if you're planning to come with a large group, I highly recommend calling ahead to make sure they can accommodate you. Overall, a delicious and memorable spot for anyone craving real Spanish cuisine.

This is a small, unassuming restaurant with big flavors! I came here on a Tuesday night, and even then, it was fairly busy. Luckily they take reservations over phone. We ordered: Seafood Paella 9/10- lots of shellfish! The flavor was great and tasted great as leftovers too! Just wish to more of a crispy bottom. Gambas al ajillo 7.5/10 - shrimp in oil, the shrimp were fresh, comes with bread, good appetizer but small portion Mi espana Salad 8/10 - fresh and great balance to our heavy meal. Just wish there was more jamon. It's in a plaza so there's plenty of parking. The restaurant is also BYOB! The waiter was great and service was quick. I'd love to come back again and try their other dishes!

Tiny but the food blows you away. My family loves coming here for paella and the drive is worth it every time. We also love their sandwiches and tapas plates. The owner is very warm and service is attentive. The value and the quality is fantastic!

We went to this small and cozy restaurant on a cold rainy night and were delighted with the service and the food. We both had the fish soup which was rich with saffron and chunks of fish and shrimp and shared a squid ink paella, which was big enough to serve four people. The food was all delicious, and the paella was an interesting experience as it was very black. We recommended it highly.

I've been here twice so far and I can't wait for my next meal back here! This spot is BYOB too, paella's take about 45 min, so order a bunch of tapas while you wait Ambiance: - small space seats about 24 people, there's also outdoor picnic bench style seating for the warmer days - cozy, inviting Service - friendly and knowledgeable staff - I loved that our waiter asked us if we wanted to box up any of our uneaten tapas right before the paella came out, to let us have more room on the table Food - pan con tomate: simply fresh tomatoes with oil and garlic on sliced baguette. Loved the fresh taste of tomato and olive oil - patatas del chef- potato's and chorizo was tasty and the mayo sauce on top ties the dish together - Caldo Gallego Soup- hearty and perfectly seasoned. I loved the little bits of chorizo and white beans - paella mixta: star of the dinner! This portion is huge- serves about 3-;4 if you've also had other tapas. This paella is full of chicken grouper chorizo and shrimp on top. I only wish that the paella was crispier

It's a nice Spanish restaurant with outdoor seating. I had their empanadas and Paella Espana. The Empanadas were nice and crisp on the outside and had good filling of beef. I wish they were a little bit more filled, as the ratio of filling to dough was a little bit off, but overall great flavor profile. The Paella Espana came out nice and hot, lots of chorizo and chicken on it. The pork on it was a little bit too big of slices compared to the chicken and chorizo. Also, the pork was under-seasoned and had flavor only when paired with the slice of lime that accompanied the dish.

There were 7 in our group and thought it very fortunate the restaurant wasn't too busy as its footprint isn't particularly expansive....literally just a few tables. They combined a few so we could all sit together. Ultimately the team here was very nice and accommodating to us. Our group, had varied tastes and ingredient tolerance so for the main course we ended up ordering 3 different paellas, each single order is expected to be a generous portion for two. If I recall Paellas are made to order and takes like 30mins We chose: Paella Del Mar Paella Espana Paella Vegetarian They are served hot on a large round skillet. I had a couple of scoops of each Paella and found the rice tender and fluffy fill with lots of spices/flavor. The "del Mar" was my favorite ! For appetizers we ordered and shared: Croquetas (6) Empanadas (2) vegetable Ailoi sauce Empanadas (2) chicken bravas sauce Patatas del chef Spanish meatballs Tortilla Espanola Because there were 7 of us and the appetizers came at irregular intervals I can only say for sure I had a croquetas which reminded me of a breaded mash potatoe...not sure what I was expecting as I don't remember the last time I had any kind of croquet. Still, very delicious with a crispy texture. For dessert we ordered: Flan Tarta Santiago Churro de Espana We didn't all order dessert and they were not meant to be shared. I had the Churro de Espana. Which is a kind of cookie imported from Spain. I couldn't resist the idea is eating a dessert imported fr Spain...it's not like the churros one can find at a restaurant where I live. Something like a cookie. Between the 7 of us we had a lot of delicious food! And enjoyed each others company. Certainly the team at Mi Espana contributed to the atmosphere and enjoyed their food as well as attentive service. No complaints about anything and while we attended other restaurants during our time in the Princeton area all enjoyed this restaurant best. One of my favorite memories of a trip to Spain was having Paella and what I had at Mi Espana didn't tarnish the memory. Princeton is fortunate to have such a marvelous restaurant, which hope they support !

Tapas!! What a wonderfully authentic experience here in Princeton from across the ocean. True tapas using many imported ingredients. We ordered a real spread with Paella at the end. The tapas we chose were the croquetas, papas bravas, gambas al ajillo, bacon wrapped dates and green salad. The salad was so fresh and the melon perfectly complemented the prosciutto. All of the flavors were as remembered from our time in Spain. The service also mimicked the European style. Available when needed but never rushed or overbearing. Tiny indoor space but complemented by picnic tables outside with courtyard.

Ordered take out from here. The first thing I noticed as the portion sizes are very generous. We ordered the chorizo bocadillo which came with potatas bravas and the squid ink paella for 2. The bocadillo was on a nice crusty bread with thick cut chorizo and melted cheese, tomatoes and a little thin layer of an aioli. I'd love to have this fresh but it was still very tasty after 30+ minutes of sitting in the box. The potatas bravas were also very good. It's basically fried potato's with a paprika aioli. The squid ink paella for 2 was huge. It came in a tray and was filled with squid, shrimp, white fish, scallops and mussels. It had a rich seafood flavor and came with an aioli to add to the richness. My only complaint about it was that the rice seemed to be a little overcooked. It was clumping together and somewhat mushy. Also it did not have the coveted socarrat that the best paellas have (not sure if it's because we got takeout instead of eating there). Overall I thought the food was good and would definitely come here again to dine and have the food fresh. I'm still giving it 4 stars for the value and because I think it would've tasted better had we dined in.

Back again after another great art film at the Montgomery Theater. Tonight we started off the. Aldo Gallego soup which was perfect on this dank wet cool day. Next we shared the beef empanadas, and my wife had the Spanish meatballs while I had my go to favorite, the grilled octopus Each dish was spot on, awesome flavors, fresh and great plating presentations.

Date night last night was wonderful. For our first visit we tried a bunch of tapas. Shrimp, pan con tomatoe, Spanish egg and potatoes omelette and empanadas. All well prepared and tasted and really hit portion sizes. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive. We will be back soon for the paella which looked amazing on the tables around us. And with BYOB it was super reasonably priced. Special thanks to the staff who made us a fresh entree when the half eaten one we were packing up to take home slipped out of my wife's hand and landed on the floor !

Restaurant is super cozy with an authentic vibe and has really great service that helps guide you on the menu. I got the chicken empanadas which were so juicy and the sauce for the chicken in the empanadas we incredibly flavorful. While this place is know for its paella, I got the oxtail and subbed the potatoes for rice. This dish blew me away. The oxtail was so insanely tender and fell off the bone. Also the pieces were HUGE and there were about 4 or 5 for me to pick through. The oxtail as well was spiced well and the entire dish warmed my body. I would come back to this place just for this dish. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the Princeton area.

Cute little Spanish restaurant ! It was byob which was great for a date night. The tapas was the perfect portion. We got the bacon wrapped dates, potatoes, and the España paella. The small size was perfect for two to share. The service was great !

Been here 4 times and the food is consistently delicious. Had the seafood paella everytime and it does not disappoint. Just note the paella can take 30 to 45 min to prepare, but it is worth the wait. The empanadas are also our favorite along with the croquettes. Service is quite attentive and accommodating. Despite this being a smaller restaurant, we are always able to get seated and served timely. New favorite spot in our rotation. This place is BYOB.

I have been here a couple times and every time the food has been amazing. I feel their portions are great size. The restaurant is on the smaller size but they do have outside sitting. The service is always superb. I think a solid option when in the area.

Mi Espana brought me back to my Barcelona trips! The staff was very accommodating for a Saturday night and had saved us a table when we called ahead. The ham croquettes reminded me of the many tapas bars back in Spain and were a great start to my meal. The paella was crispy and full of flavor. I would love to try the seafood version with someone who can eat seafood haha but the chicken / shrimp version was also satisfying. The portion was huge but made for great leftovers. I'm so happy that my boyfriend pushed us to get churros despite me being full lol. I truly have not gotten churros like this since I've been to Spain. They had the perfect amount of sugar, not crushingly sweet. The churros were fresh and warm, very crunchy outside and soft inside. The more neutral hot chocolate is what I've been missing since Spain. This was the best ending to a meal and I would come back just for dessert!

I ordered online and it was ready when i got there but there was some miscommunication at the store so i had to wait a little bit. The food was really good! I tried the paella espana which was my favorite. The octopus was also good but some pieces were hard to chew. The shrimp didnt have as much flavor as i wouldve liked and some pieces were also a little overcooked. The oxtail was very flavorful and fell right off the bone and the potatoes were well seasoned too. The order also came with some bread. Definitely will try some more things from here

Oh no. My food was merely microwaved and re-heated :( the essence of a few months ago seems to be gone.

It was our first time there and were looking for authentic spanish food. We tried several tapas, which were just ok and with an enormous overload of carbs... we missed the spanish touch. I guess, if your focus is on quantity, you will be happy. The Paella was presented nicely and was good, but not spectacular. A tiny restaurant with less than 20 people for indoor seating. Outside is also available during spring, summer and fall. Service is good, friendly and knowledgeable.

Spanish food at Princeton. NJ The restaurant replaced pho place which we used to go. We ordered serrano ham sandwich, beef empanadas and potato croquettes. The food came out fast but they were not heated up properly. The serrano ham was very salty and it only came with overpowering cheese slices. Went to the restaurant seeing good reviews but was very disappointed.

My wife and I just had a wonderful lunch at Mi España. We ordered the salad and the seafood paella. The paella was incredibly fresh and delicious. We also enjoyed chatting with our waiter, the owner's son. We had the almond cake for dessert, which was surprisingly light. We will be back!

Had the Paella and the chicken empanadas. This place is fairly small - when its warmer out, they have some outside tables but it was too cold and they didn't have any of those heaters. All good except for these few moments when some dude was holding the door open for no apparent reason until, despite asking a waitress to ask the gentleman to stop. Anyways. It is BYOB here, which was perfectly fine. They have other Spanish drinks on the menu. We ordered the Paella for 2 - our own dish opposed to them making a big batch that they serve out as it is ordered. Quite generous on the seafood. Only complain could be that there was a little too much liquid and didn't get that nice crust. But, very well seasoned and not overly salty which other places in the area have done. The pricing is quite reasonable here. Will be back. Definitely recommend

Must try. The restaurant is pretty small with very few indoor tables and some outdoor tables. However there's plenty of dishes to choose from appetizers, tapas, paellas to deserts. The portions are also plentiful. Loved their squid, meatballs and the potatoes which they brine before cooking. Really good. Definitely going back to try the other dishes!

Went to Spain in December and i've been craving jamón serrano and patatas bravas.. so when i found this joint I was so excited. My girl had the paella mixta which she absolutely loved it just a little escape to europe in Princeton

Sitting down in this tiny....and I do mean tiny {seats 22 diners indoors } Spanish themed restaurant one would get the impression that this was some passion project of a lone chef with a dream, However Mi Espana is a part of the diverse Gretalia Hospitality group which boasts everything from Pizza Resturants to a pancake house. Restaurant week lunch was very popular with several turn aways as the dining room was full and it too chilly for the small out door dining area. Beef empanada and patatas bravas to start.Empanada was fresh, crisp with a smokey beef filling with just a hint of brine from the chopped olives, came with a slightly spicy cream dipping sauce and a small salad... I could have eaten 3 more of these and called it a day. Potatoes came with the same sauce and while fried and seasoned well really was nothing special The Paella Mixta with an abundance of shrimp,Grouper?,chicken and their excellent chorizo in fragrent bomba rice was seasoned well but held no soccarat that makes paella a paella but quite enjoyable never the less. The Chorizo Bocadillios was up next with it's crispy, savory and spicy edges halved and then crisped up on the plancha with the salty, funky tang of the Manchago and tart tomatoes was indeed the standout and was worth the trip alone... Excellent. Of course we had to finish with the Churros and was not disappointed.. hot, fried dough dipped in the rich, thick and not too sweet chocolate was the perfect finish to a very tasty and well exacuted meal. Mi Espana is a tiny treasure in Princeton and may well be searching for a larger venue quite soon to offer more a chance to experience it's compact but oh so tasty menu.

TLDR: a small, busy spot with ok carb-heavy tapas. If I went back I would order the croquettes and paella We ordered we ordered the Patatas Del Chef, Tortilla Española, Gambas al Ajillo, Serano Ham Croquetas, and Mixta Paella. Overall the food was decent. After a few bites the fried, oily tapas start to feel the same, but everything is good when it's fried, especially potatoes. The paella stood out from the rest of the meal with its bright flavors. It had a good balance of ingredients, but the fish and chicken were slightly dry. The restaurant was understaffed on the Saturday we went. The service was especially slow, and we had to ask multiple times for plates and utensils. Waitstaff was very friendly though - I'm looking forward to giving it another shot after they hire more staff.

The food was amazing especially the paella. Great atmosphere. Exceptional service. I wish we lived close enough for us to visit regularly.

The paella was amazing and very flavorful. Portions are great and the price also. Good value. The staff was friendly and helpful with lots of questions lol.

Notes on Mi Espana dinner, Fri 16 June: Crew: warm & welcoming, v friendly. Portions: tasty and LARGE. The bocadillo is a meal in itself, and the sopa del mar could be as well. The rare intersection of high volume and high quality, sick. Churros: not the star-shaped crispy-crunchies you're thinking of. These are doughy and chewy. Mochi vibes almost. I'm not used to this sort of elasticity in a churro but daggone, these were nice. TLDR high quality for what appears to be a tiny hole-in-the-wall. The outdoor seating will slap during spring/summer/fall.

What a great find in Princeton! I usually browse the Ironbound in Newark for some authentic Spanish food, but Mi Espana was great too! We started with the tortilla espanola, the croquetas with Serrano ham, and the patatas del chef. All so good! They offered a variety of paellas; highly recommend the paella negra. I'll be dreaming about that squid ink! It's also BYOB here. But what really makes this place shine is their amazing service! Make sure to create a reservation; this place doesn't have too much seating. Tons of parking out front in the lot. Come to Mi Espana!

We vacationed in Barcelona and loved the food, so we were eager to give Mi Espana a try. Wow! It was fantastic! From the tapas to the paella to the service. Mi Espana serves authentic Spanish food that brought our tastebuds back to our vacation enjoying Barcelona culinary treats. To add, the staff is super friendly and attentive. BYOB as well. Overall I highly recommend!

Deeeelicious paella served by Jeesse! Stopped here on our way from New Hope, PA to NYC since we wanted to have paella. We researched and found this great corner place in Princeton, NJ! The food is reasonably priced, very tasty, and the portions are generous. You can bring your own booze if you choose. Glad we found it! Yum!

We found our new favorite spot for a Spanish restaurant hidden in a corner. I usually go for saffron seafood Paella , but this time we tried the squid ink version--it looked burnt, but taste-wise, absolute freshness without a whiff of fishiness! . Also savored tender grilled octopus on crispy grilled veggies. Simple, yet it showcased the chef's skills and technique. As a daily-cooking mom, loving a dish we don't know how to make and is a rare treat. The staff were also really friendly. Reserve early; it's cozy and tends to fill up fast. But even if you wait (like us), every morsel is worth the wait!

Last evening I ordered grilled octopus, it was horrible, totally undercooked & not even chewable!!!!!

It's a precious hole in the wall place. Great food - we had the paella and it was great The place is BYOB - so get your finest wines along Book ahead - seating is limited.

A charming Spanish restaurant that left me impressed. The outdoor seating area is blessed with ample sunshine. Seafood paella, empanadas, grilled octopus, they are expertly cooked. I confidently recommend Mi España

Great service, limited seating indoors. We ended up sitting outside on the picnic tables. We ordered paella, croquettes and meatballs with potatoes. Very tasty. They offer family size of paella, you just need to ask.

Went as a group of 6 and sat outside. Ordered the Paella Del Chef (Shrimp, Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables and Grouper), Beef and Chicken Empanadas, Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic sauce), Patatas del chef (lightly fried potatoes tossed with chorizo, manchego cheese, topped w/brava sauce), and Croquetas de jamón (serrano ham). We were all stuffed! Service was excellent and food outstanding. No pics as we were too busy eating however similar to online pics.

Love the food, tapas is the main star here, just about all is them. I will say, the paella is super flavorful, authentic, however the protein is just way too dry and takes away from what would otherwise would be a top notch dish!

Paella and octopus were delicious and worth the wait. Also had the potato/egg tapas. I would highly suggest eating in because when I ordered paella for pickup, the paella was had started to get mushy. Service was wonderful - waitstaff was friendly and helped with recommendations. Ambiance included a small quaint place, a few tables. You couldn't do a large party due to size unless they could allow the place to be rented out.

Paella Mixta is yummy, decent portion size with good ratio of rice to protein. Beef empanada is crispy & tasty. Serrano ham croquetas are too mushy inside, crispy outside & can't taste ham. Small tables in small space. Outdoor seating is more spacious. One bathroom in back. Parking in strip mall lot. Recommend.

Small, family-operated business tucked into a strip mall. It has limited seating, but I think it goes well with the vibe of the restaurant. I definitely recommend getting a reservation because we just lunch, but it was pretty busy and some tables were already reserved for dinner service. Food was super authentic! We got the tortilla and ham croquets to share, and the portion size was plenty for two people. We even had left overs!

I wish this place was bigger and closer to me! Everyone is so nice there. We have eaten here twice and loved it both times. It is very small so if the weather is not great there is little room inside. When the weather is nice, there is outdoor seating. We were in Barcelona last year and loved tapas! We were looking for a similar type of foods and Mi Espana delivers. Their sandwiches/Bocadillos are amazing and so large. I love the chorizo one. We also enjoyed their empanadas, their potatas brava, their croquetas. We never tried the paella so I am looking forward to returning! We didn't have enough room for the dessert but I do want to try the churros! Bring some wine and enjoy!

I ordered paella Del Mar they gave me a burned paella all the seafood were burned . When I told them it is over cooked and all burned they said sorry but they made me pay full price even though I tasted a bit of the big pan trying to find not burned shrimp or scallops They didn't care I paid full price for a burned meal . I will never go there again This place started offering great food but it seems now they are going downhill It was terrible meal ... terrible chef. And terrible customer service they don't deserve even a single star

Amazing food! Everything in this place is well seasoned and you can tell everything is fresh. The quality of the food is great and they have great customer service. If you wanna eat in you can BYOB and make it a night with your friend. The place is little but cozy.

We confirmed a party of 8 for restaurant week. Although a busy time, the restaurant had our table set and ready to go. Mind you, this was probably half the restaurant, as it is a very small place. As soon as we were seated we ordered three of the Paella for two, which take 30-45 minutes. Appetizers, which were served quickly, were thoroughly enjoyed by our guests. The Patatas del Chef and Tortilla Española were terrific. The most intriguing meal was the Paella Negra, a fish dish with black squid rice. The texture of the rice with the squid ink was delightful. Although there was a brisk take out business, and another party of 6 being served, the staff effortlessly and patiently served us with attentiveness and speed. We only wish they had a larger dining room, although being able to watch the chefs prepare our meal from the corner table was a treat. Great experience! Authentic, certainly not a chain restaurant, even though they are associated with the Gretalia Hospitality group. Special thanks to our host and server, who attended to all our needs.

Amazing food and amazing service! The paella was fantastic! The waitress was super caring and knowledgeable and had great recommendations

The best grilled octopus! Empanada delicious! Seafood sup out of words! Ox tail awesome! Everything cooked to perfection. Big portions. Next time will have paella.

Even though it looks too upscale to be a hole in the wall place, the food definitely tastes like it. Paella and the bocadillos are so delicious. I've never had either so while I may not have a frame of reference, I am a lover of food and I find myself thinking about their chorizo bocadilllo quite often and have returned several times to get it. Even recommended it to some friends and will be returning with some soon!