El Cid

Location & Contact:

322 W. 15th St.
Manhattan, NY 10011
212-929-9332
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Description:

You can recognize the restaurant by its red tile roof, brightly colored tiles, and lacy wrought iron. Indoors, it's funky, moody, and low-lit, and the action centers on a jam-packed bar. There is a good assortment of tapas, and the kitchen turns out authentic Spanish meals featuring pork, chicken, or fish. The paella is well worth waiting for (up to 40 minutes or so). Service is friendly, though some complain that the staff pays little attention to non-Spanish speakers. Others complain about the noise. But, hey, the point of the place is to have a good time -and most people do.

Type of Meals Served:

Dinner

Price Range:

$$$ up to 30 per meal

Payment Options:

Cash, Credit

Reservations:

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