Location: Bayside
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Top 6 Spanish food in Bayside, New York, United States
Find out what Spanish restaurants to try in Bayside. Bayside is an upper-middle class neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. The neighborhood is in the eastern section of Flushing and is part of Queens Community Board 11. CNN Money ranked Bayside as one of the most expensive housing markets nationally when analyzing comparable detached homes throughout the United States. Despite its large housing stock of free-standing homes, it nationally ranks high to very high in population density. These homes give the neighborhood a similar feel to other wealthy Queens neighborhoods such as Douglaston, Whitestone and Little Neck.
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6. Cinco de Mayo
Overall Ratings
3 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By tourguidemomof3
low key restaurant that had no waiting for seats; food pretty uneventful. drinks were good- pineapple mojitos was decent, margaritas were fine, frosted glasses for a cold corona beer made the night bearable.freshly made guacamole was good, not enough chips for four adults though.i ordered the paella marinera which was ok, not super flavorful at all...you would think with mussels, clams, cod fish would have some taste. bland, bland bland...and disappointing saffron rice. portions are relatively small so for the women, its just the right amount. if your guy likes to eat a decent size meal, then he's walking away hungry.
5. Sabor Guarani Restaurant Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Sabor Gurani is the only Paraguayan restaurant in the Bayside area and only serves the best Paraguayan food and drinks. We celebrate the history of the country every day and want to provide you the chance to experience this unique cuisine. Get a taste of
Reviewed By CaffeineAchiever
Came here with my wife and daughter for a spot of lunch. We walked in mostly because we've never had Paraguayan food. We've traveled extensively across Latin America, but never went to Paraguay, and were curious about the cuisine. The restaurant was just being built when we moved to Bayside, and opened for business in October 2015.It turns out that Paraguayan food is similar to Uruguay and Argentina -- heavy reliance on asado (grilled meats) and starchy vegetables like corn and yuca. Difficult to eat "light" but we did our best.The vibe is somewhat upscale, and the ambiance and decor is appropriate for a date or a nice evening out with the wife. Unfortunately there are three flat screen TVs which slightly kills the upscale ambiance with a bar-ish vibe, but hey, not everyone has the strong dislike of TVs that I have (not to mention it *is* a restaurant bar).The owner is remarkably friendly and pleasant. He is, indeed, from Paraguay, as are his parents, who own the only other Paraguayan restaurant in New York (in Greenpoint). He spoke to our daughter (he's the proud papa of 2 girls) and was happy to give us a quick lesson on food and culture of Paraguay.Chipa Guazu: AThe dish's name is, of course, not Spanish. It's Guarani, which is the language of the indigenous peoples of Paraguay. It can be described best as a "corn souffle with a WHOLE LOT of shredded onions". Also, I can't tell if the "puddingness" is derived from whey / buttermilk or from caramelized onions. In any event, unlike American corn souffle, this dish has only a faint trace of sweetness to it, which I assume must come from the shredded caramelized onions. We bought this for our 1 year old (she only has 3 bottom teeth) and it was completely appropriate for her. Our baby goes ga-ga over garlic and onions, and the texture was 100% fine for her. I loved this dish too: it struck an interesting balance of savory flavors and sweetness. Sweetness is not one of my favorite flavors, and this souffle did a great job of walking the line between a sweet overtone and just being sweet.Sandwich de Lomito Sabor Guarani: A+If you read my reviews, you know I reserve A+ for what I consider to be the best foods in NYC. It's very rare that I hand out an A+, but this sandwich warrants it: if you define a "sandwich" as "two pieces of starch with stuff in between them" then this may be the best sandwich I've ever had -- any cuisine, any restaurant, any time.I think this is the Paraguayan version of a Mexican torta -- a flavorful and textured "wet sandwich" which requires a napkin if you eat por la mano (which you should!) This is Sabor Guarani's take on lomito, which is a very popular street food of South American countries. Lomito usually consists of sirloin steak, cheese, egg, chimichurri, etc.To be honest, I don't remember the sandwich itself that much -- my wife and I were "Oh-my-God-ing" and "I can't believe how heavenly this is-ing" back and forth throughout the entire meal. When it was finished, we were "Can you believe how awesome that was-ing" back and forth for days afterwards. I'm definitely going to order this again, and deconstruct it with a chef's eye to pay attention to the individual ingredients and presentation.The sandwich came with fries, which were, unfortunately, bagged frozen fries. To the chef I would recommend either serve better fries or find something yummier to replace the fries with. Maybe home made baked potato chips -- they're healthier, vastly more delicious, and easy to make. Because honestly, these fries don't deserve to be on the same plate as this heaven-sent sandwich.Kale Soup: AThis was the soup of the day when we came here. It reminded me of a healthier French soup. Obviously(?) cream based, but not overly so -- you don't feel fatter afterwards like you do with French cream soups. Very interesting textures. Of course it had small pieces of kale, but also had what appeared to be similar to angel hair pasta. I couldn't identify it. Interesting flavors, interesting textures, obviously home made and fresh, obviously not overly fatty. This soup deserves an A.
4. Tequila Sunrise of Bayside
Overall Ratings
3 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By MAUREJ
My husband and I went out for dinner with friends on Friday evening. We had reservations and were seated right away. Our waitress was excellent as was the food and drinks. The portions are hearty too. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
3. Sangarita's Tapas & Wine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By brudda
I came here with a restaurant.com coupon, for lunch. The waitress was very friendly and efficient. We ordered two Seafood Paellas. The platter was large and plentiful, with a variety of seafood. No lobster though. It was nice & hot. They accepted my coupon, no problem.I'd love to come for dinner, to see the live dancers.
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2. Fino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Johngmart
Outstanding food - every dish was a hit. The appetizer cheeses and charcuterie were great. Fabulous Mac n Cheese with smoked bacon, seared scallops and sweet pea risotto. Sautéed spinach was perfect. Service is very helpful and friendly, décor is OK, although the special glassed in room with wine racks looks terrific for 6 or more.There is nothing to compare with Fino for miles around. I can't wait to go back.
1. Marbella Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
At Marbella Restaurant Lunch & Dinner are always a memorable experience. Relax in an elegant environment and enjoy the distinctive cuisine as prepared by Chef Gerardo Martinez who is proud to present the most flavorful dishes from various regions of Spain
Reviewed By DrKatieRN
Delicious Spanish and Mediterranean food and great service. This has long been a favorite Bayside restaurant . We enjoyed a delicious dinner: steak cooked perfectly and sole stuffed with lobster and crab with lobster sauce. There was entertainment on Friday night. Entrees are $26,95. - $34,95. Paella is excellent too.
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