We selected Boqueria for its proximity to Metropolitan Pavilion where we were heading to the “Affordable Art Show.” I had been to their theatre-district restaurant location for brunch and would suggest that if you need a bite before a matinee.

In the smaller Flatiron location, we sat in the bar area so that we could order from the Happy Hour menu. I sampled their HH Shishito pepper-infused tequila Margie ($11) that was not too sweet, not too spicy. With that, we ordered a few tapas, including their hearty version of patatas brava ($6). That’s crispy potato chunks sitting in tomato salsa and heavily drizzled with garlic aioli. I’d recommend that and their fire-roasted eggplant. The latter is mixed with red pepper and labneh (yogurt), served with thick slices of toasted bread ($9). I wish their serving size was larger.

Their Spanish omelet (tortilla española, $6) arrived at room temperature, which is traditional for this classic tapa. We followed that with another selection, this time from their regular menu. The dense Colorado lamb meatballs, ($17 for 5 meatballs) albóndigas, arrived in a tomato sauce garnished with sheep’s milk cheese and thinly sliced cucumbers.

If you’re in the area, stop in during happy hour for a couple of tapas.

Boqueria Restaurant,
Flatiron
53 West 19th Street
New York, NY 10011
212.255.4160
boqueriarestaurant.com/tapas-bar-nyc-flatiron/