All of the food was amazing. We went with the Chef's Menu which was a selection of 6 tapas and a paella of your choice. We asked that they include the croquettes among the tapas and we chose the squid ink paella. The croquettes, pork, brussel sprouts, and potato were all perfect and exceptional. The tees leches cake was perfectly moist and not overly sweet as well. I wish there was a little more seafood in the paella l, but the taste was still amazing. The bruschetta and asparagus were delicious, but left something to be desired compared to the other dishes. The bartender was amazing (we sat at the bar), but very busy, so service was a little slow. read more

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Having a late night outting in NYC I came across this smal tapas restaurant that surprised me as I walked in. I was greeted greatly, even with only a few minutes before last call for dinner service. The server and the bartender was reallt friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Gave me really great options. For food I had the Spanish Olives, Pop a La Pedra, & the Croquetes Del Dia(made fresh every day and changes as well). I had a old fashion to drink, needed something that will warm me up for the cold weather. The ambiance was cute, and chic. You can tell that the workers run it like a little food family and I love that the most about El Born. Will definitely come again ans try out their brunch , heard it was amazing. read more

El Born - Spanish Olives & Pop a La Pedra - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My boyfriend hit his head on the high top table when he was putting his stuff down when we first arrived and our server came over within seconds with an ice pack. That was so kind! We ordered both croquetas available, and I hoped they were done properly because I'm a pretty big croquetas critic. They were perfect (gooey!) and delicious. The gambas, almejas y mejillones, and lil chorizo sausages were great, too. The restaurant itself is also quite cute. I rarely go out for Spanish food because it's so generally overpriced in NYC, but this is a place I'd return to. Looks like they have pretty good deals during the week, as well. read more

Incredible Spanish tapas and arguably my favorite in the city for a decent price compared to many over-priced tapas restaurants here. Must try: croquetas (we had mushroom which were insanely good), bacon wrapped dates were to die for, the bean and bacon dish, the tartare, and the mussels which were in a delicious white wine sauce. The service was very friendly and the ambiance was just the cozy spot my family was looking for on a dark cold night! The cocktails were also very tasty. Right on the G line in Greenpoint. Definitely will be going back asap! read more

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El Born is a cute little tapas spot in Williamsburg that makes for a nice, low-key hang--especially on a Sunday afternoon. When we went, it was pretty empty, which actually made it the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy food with friends. The service was great! Every one was super attentive and nice! We kicked things off with sangria. It was... fine. Not the best I've had, but not bad either--just middle of the road. The seafood paella with black squid ink landed at about a 7/10. Still enjoyable just not my fav, The croquettes of the day (mushroom) were so good--crispy outside, creamy inside! The patatas bravas were another hit, I'd recommend them. Overall, El Born is a solid neighborhood option if you're craving tapas without the fuss. I'd definitely go again, especially with a couple of friends when you want a chill spot to share plates and catch up. read more

I've got mixed feelings about El Born and couldn't decide whether to give it 3 or 4 stars - it's a 3 1/2 kind of place for me. The inside is quite modern in design with plenty of spots to eat at the bar and high top tables. There's also a garden out back which is where we decided to eat. I think eating outside was a mistake tbh as it was a little rundown and shabby and once a large table there had left I felt like we were neglected by the wait staff. Maybe they forgot we were there as I had to go inside and ask for the bill. Food was mixed. We had a large meat and cheese plate, it was good value and the meats and cheeses were plentiful and good quality but it didn't come with bread. Maybe they had run out of bread, because I did ask for some when I ordered and then when I reminded them they brought us two small slices. Croquettes were very good, they were cheese and spinach on the evening we went. Octopus and potatoes was okay, not outstanding in any way and the portion was on the small side. Patatas Bravas ( which I admit are described in the menu as being their version) weren't what we were expecting- they were presented in a tower with lots of sauce. Fried artichokes, were from a can and so oil laden they were inedible. They did take the artichokes off the bill without prompting and asked us if they were oily so it is obviously an ongoing problem with this dish. If you can't get it right, take it off the menu rather than serve something inadequate. Prices were reasonable but the food and service were so inconsistent I'd rather have paid more. I wouldn't go back. read more

El Born - Patatas bravas and croquettes. - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Thank you to my friend for getting me a gift card for my birthday! We live in different states now so each year we give each other a gift card to somewhere we wish we could dine at together. Really cute tapas restaurant conveniently located in a busy shopping and dining area not far from the subway. Party of 4 on a Thursday night, reserved in advance. We each really enjoyed our food and cocktails. Get the prix fixe "Chef's Menu" served family style! SO worth the money, such great portions! We went for the tapas-only option (instead of tapas and paella). The staff asks for dietary restrictions and if there are any dishes on the menu that you ABSOLUTELY would like to be included in the chef's selection. (We requested the oxtail dish). The food just kept coming and it was a great portion for 4 people! And each dish was delicious. The staff was helpful and attentive and we loved the food choices sent to us. Would def come back! read more

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I found the food quite mediocre here but the restaurant was cute. We ordered the bacon wrapped dates, croquetas, squid ink paella, and shrimp. All of them were not outstanding. I would not recommend coming here again and even the desserts fell flat. read more

this place is amazing, very chill ambience that can be dressed up or down and really, really friendly staff! food was amazing: I didn't really know what to expect in terms of tapas, but I felt like all of the food that we had was very creatively done and, honestly, larger portion size I would've expected for tapas as well. really really enjoyed every dish we had, but obviously have to hand it to the croquetas which were perfectly crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. top tier. we'll definitely come back, the drinks menu looked amazing and I really want to try read more

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Great drinks, service, and the food is top notch! Our waiter Jose took great care of us. Here's what to get: MUST ORDER: Croquettes - 6 really perfect little bites! Bang for your buck Patatas bravas - beautifully plated and delicious! Really good carajillo and margaritas! GOOD: Pica Pica - pan con tomate, a classic and it's served with really good smoked olives and marcona almonds Fried artichokes - I really loved this dish, but partly because I dipped it in the patatas bravas red sauce! Gambas al ajillo - great but small Squid ink paella - this was very good, but I wished it had more flavor. Presentation was beautiful! read more

TLDR: El Born is a Spanish spot in Greenpoint with tapas, rices, etc. It is nice to have an option that's not all the way in Manhattan and something other than Boqueria. Gambas and Montadito were our favorites. We tried this on a Friday. It's a cozy little place and very dimly lit, nice for a date night or an intimate conversation. There's the usual run of Spanish tapas but a few twists on things. Our two favorite items were the Gambas and Montadito. The shrimp is de-shelled, the oil is chock full of garlic slices and overall the flavor was solid. The shrimp itself was cooked well and plenty of bounce to the bite. The Montadito was a crostini basically with a beef carpaccio, manchego and artichoke. Classically Spanish and what's not to like. The Bravas potatoes were interesting. They were served on top of each other, more crispy smashed style and a dollop of aioli on top. Enjoyable but I personally prefer the smaller dice and the traditional way. The squid ink paella wasn't bad and at $50 for a pan for 2, very fairly priced. There was a good amount of seafood in it, my only gripe is it was a bit wetter than I'd have liked. I like that socarrat fried hard on the bottom, I want to struggle to hold the pan steady as I scrape that goodness off the steel. Nonetheless, a decent meal and a good option if you want some vino and small bites. read more

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Nice tapas spot in Greenpoint. Small but I didn't feel squashed in. Music played at a nice background level. We had a few tapas to start... the meat & cheese plate which was very good quality with olives, candied nuts, toasted baguette slices, apple slices. Also had the bacon wrapped dated...delicious. Patatas bravas also very good. Then we had the squid ink paella. It was very tasty, nice amount of seafood in it. My only complaint was even though it was in the proper metal pan, it still didn't have that crispness that paella should really have. But it was very good nonetheless. read more

Delicious tapas! Loved the cheese plate in particular. Our table for two was a bit small to be able to fit all of the tapas but the staff, especially the bussers were very kind and helpful trying to make room. The service from our waitress could've been better however. Regardless, would return! read more

What a great Spanish restaurant! Not only were the staff incredibly accommodating, friendly and extra attentive, but the food was nothing short of wonderful. After studying abroad in Barcelona, I've been dying for authentic tapas and this place certainly impressed. The Iberico Ham and Picos (pictured) were a wonderful appetizer but the Dàtils Amb Bacó Fumat was my favorite. The paella came hot and was a huge portion, with all dishes perfect for sharing. Amazing cocktails as well. We sat inside but the outdoor back patio was super cute looking and I imagine perfect for summer brunches or group dinners. Would definitely recommend checking out if you're in the area! read more

El Born - Ració De Pernil Ibèric - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

El menú es de lo más elaborado, cuidan los detalles y los sabores me transportan a Barcelona. Servicio excelente en un ambiente relajado, ideal ! ¡Lo recomiendo! read more

4 stars for the service and ambiance. The food was a solid 3, however we only ordered 3 tapas plates. Patatas bravas could have been crispier but presentation was great. Grilled octopus was a little tough and too charred for my preference. The shrimp was fresh and delicious but the sauce was on the spicy side for my taste. I would return if I were in the neighborhood to try the paella and other tapas. A big fan of the warm and cozy ambiance with candlelit tables, as well as the outdoor garden area in the back. One note is to clean the menus .. they were super grubby and sticky. read more

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This place was amazing! We ordered a pitcher of sangria which for a party of 2 was about 4 glasses each. The iberico ham and picos were fresh and crunchy, the pica pica felt healthy and light, and the patatas bravas was rich and creamy! They were some of the best appetizers I have ever had. The braised oxtail was very solid (very rich in bechamel sauce) and the grilled octopus was rich in all the infused herbs and spices. The only knock I would give in this experience is the many mosquitoes if you sit patio, but there isn't much that can be done, and they try combating it with repellant candles. This was a great experience and can't wait to come back here. read more

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Some friends and I wanted to try this place and I'm so glad I did! They're dog friendly (only outdoor seating for that - not back garden seating) and have us a hefty amount of sangria for 25 dollars! This is only from 4pm to 6pm so it's sort of tight on schedule. They have a unlimited Tapas Tuesday for a longer time period on Tuesdays but we didn't get to go during the time so we only just ate and drank a normal happy hour. First off! These tapas were literally all so tasty. My favorites were the Tortillas Espanolas, Pa Amb Tomaquet and the Paellas! The Tortillas Espanolas is one of the best egg dishes I had for sure because the potato and the egg meld in together so well that it also just melts in your mouth when you eat it. I would say this is A MUST EAT! I thought all the rest were very good and the Pa Amb Tomaquet just had a very good tomato sauce with a crisp bread that sorted out the rest of the dishes so it was like a dish that could "cleanse the palate" with the other dishes. From my friends comments, their favorites were definitely the croquetes (they were mushroom and cheese) and the patatas bravas. The seafood paella (DePeix) was a top hit but hard to share amongst 4-5 people because theres only 2 mussels, 2 piece of white fish and 3 clams. Use that as a guide to grab for the rest of the group! 2 people is perfect for this dish. It offered a lot of that fresh seafood flavor and the rice ended up being very flavorful. The Paella de Verdures is perfect for vegetarians and i loved it personally as well because I like mushrooms. The only hiccup we had during our time is that the waitress didn't know what vegan was since we had a vegan amongst our group and didn't know if the aioli had mayo but I think there was a miscommunication in that so make sure you are extra cautious if you are vegan. The only one I know off the top of my head thats vegan for SURE is the olives, Paella de Verdures and Pa Amb Tomaquet, which to me were parts of my favorites. I would totally come again and definitely for their Tapas Tuesday! This is definitely one of the best tapas places that is also very affordable during happy hours! read more

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I came here on a Monday night with a few friends and it wasn't too busy. We had a reservation and was seated right away. I enjoyed how it was dimly lit the restaurant was. The food was delicious! Everything we got was cooked to perfection. The only traditional tapas we got was the croquets which were good, but I really liked the pork ribs. They were so juicy and tender. The brussel sprouts were also amazing and had a sweeter flavor which I enjoyed. The paella was beautiful and was just the right amount for 3 people. Next time I want to try out their brunch or their Tuesday specials. Glad I tried this place and will be back. read more

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Both food and service here rise above the average restaurant. You spend little while enjoying adequate meals. The food is so good and so fresh. This level of professionalism has become uncommon. Based on my visit, the price is appropriate. read more

Service was great and the food was DELISH. Everything we got was good I cannot complain. It was dark but decent amount of seating and we got a bottle of white wine that was delicious as well. Would definitely come again. read more

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My husband and I walked into El Born without a reservation for brunch on a Saturday but were able to be seated on the patio in the back without a wait. We picked the bottomless brunch with tapas + paella and absolutely loved it. My favorites were the chicken croquettes and the seafood paella. In particular, the chicken croquettes tasted like chicken pot pie in a meatball. My husband and I also enjoyed the brussel sprouts with jamon. Although my husband gave up drinking for Lent, I tried both the red and white sangria - personally, the red tasted a tad bit nicer than the white sangria for me. Johnny, our waiter, was awesome and kept refilling my bottomless sangrias without me having to ask or wait. I'd definitely go here again - prices were great for the amount of food we received - so don't wait and grab brunch here soon! read more

El Born - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food enthusiasts point to this spot for good reason. These workers are excellent and show real hospitality. Their food quality remains high across the entire menu. I'm completely devoted to this spot. This spot demonstrates impressive expertise. read more

Came for brunch and got a quite good deal - one paella + four appetizers + bottomless mimosa/sangria for less than $40 per person Patatas Bravas is above the average level Brussels sprouts is my favorite!! The addition of raisins is quite an big plus to the texture and a balance of the taste Croquettes of the day is the mushroom one - align with expectation Dates and bacon - personally don't like the cheese taste in it Paella - align with expectation read more

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After my friend and I finished drinks up at Ponyboy and hearing rave reviews for El Born we decided to give it a try. The space inside was a lot bigger than I expected. Didn't realize it at first but it's a Barcelona style tapas restaurant so the menu was in Catalan, but obviously with the description in English. We were seated very quickly for Thursday night dinner and the service was friendly as well. There was a 2 for 1 deal on their gin cocktails so that was a steal. We shared the de peix paella, which was the seafood squid ink paella. I thought it was just me but it was a little too salty for my taste. After reading other reviews it seems to be the consensus. The seafood was also a little chewy especially the octopus and shrimp. I'd give this restaurant another shot specifically to try other tapas or their brunch. read more

El Born - Squid ink Seafood Paella x2 - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow, food is absolutely amazing. Everything totally on point. Drinks are also fantastic. Highly recommend.

Had the privilege of experiencing El Born's bottomless brunch. Not only did I get a lovely selection of food, but some strong mimosas to boot. I particularly loved the eggs Benedict and French toast as the eggs were cooked to perfection and the French toast came with a heaping of fruits. With an attentive staff and laidback ambiance, I had a wonderful brunch experience. read more

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The food ,service and ambiance top tier. Definitely will revisit. 10/10. The pineapple margaritas ‍ .

I bring friends here when I want to show off my food knowledge. The kitchen delivers quality while the space welcomes you. You'll keep dining costs lower here. Restaurant workers are pleasant and accommodating, with promptly served food. This spot will see me regularly. read more

Came in for brunch recently without a reservation, we got lucky with an open table so we didn't have to wait. Since this is a bottomless brunch spot, the volume in here was crazy loud. And with the music plying even louder you probably wont here half of what your dining partners are saying. I liked that they had more then mimosas for brunch drinks on the bottomless menu but they were just okay. Though there was a daily special sangria with hibiscus that was my favorite. The tapas we got to order with brunch were the best thing about this place. All four we got were delicious. The croquettes were so good I could have eaten 20. I also loved the Xistorres, spicy chorizo, so so so good! The Eggs Benedict & French Tots were good but compared to the tapas they were just okay. Would love to come back for dinner just to try more from their Tapas menu! read more

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I've never seen a Spanish tapas place with so many good vegetarian options! My fav dish was the gambas, with the prosciutto brussel sprouts at a close second. The mushrooms were also incredible and packed with flavor, and don't forget to get the lava cake for dessert! - @nyconthetable read more

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Found my go-to spot for eating out. The whole menu offers flavor quality. Employees provided excellent care and meals came promptly. The food satisfies alongside helpful service. I just wish I lived closer so I could be a regular. read more

The kitchen here knows exactly what makes food memorable. Their ingredients are always new while staff remains quick and observant. Everything works toward a satisfying finish. The staff treated me well and assisted readily in a spotless environment. I want to experience more of their menu soon. read more

Came for a friends birthday dinner - we were 7 people in total. We ordered a handful of tapas and a seafood paella for 3 people. - patatas bravas (4/5) - unconventional but still tasty. - shishito peppers (3/5) - standard and as expected. - mushroom maitake (3/5) - decent but not too memorable - cauliflower (4/5) very nice flavors, recommend - seafood paella (4/5) very nice flavors, black rice was a nice twist. I was recovering from a Halloween hangover so didn't try any drinks. read more

El Born - Squid ink Seafood Paella x3 - Spanish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stumbled upon this place while waiting to be seated at the Listening Lounge Eavesdrop across the street. There was an hour wait... and I was in the mood to grab a light bite. I decided to dine here and upon walking in the place smelled so good! I was seated quickly, and service was great. She checked in often and the food came out at appropriate timing. Everything I ordered was great! The Grilled octopus was flavorful (although I felt it could've been meatier). The Spanish omelet was stuffed with potatoes and onions (delicious). I don't have a picture of the Gambas Al Ajillo but it was presented in a small iron skillet and lots of chard garlic. Yummy! I also ordered a very tasty Tinto Verano to drink. Do yourself a favor and eat here. read more

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Every dish here tells a story you won't hear elsewhere. The good vibes reach every part. The staff balanced courteousness with careful attention. The food comes in large amounts, is cooked right, and tastes great. Without hesitation, I'll visit again. read more

I'm making mental notes of what to order on my next visit. Pleasant environment overall. The kitchen delivers fresh, well-seasoned, properly prepared meals. Employees gave exceptional care and meals arrived promptly. This spot offers clear excellence. read more

This place has me looking forward to my next visit to this neighborhood. This restaurant could become your benchmark. The team shows both knowledge and genuine interest. The taste combinations are well thought out. Wonderfully flavorful!!! read more

This place is unreal too!! Ask for seating in the heated back patio! $15pp UNLIMITED TAPAS with any drink purchase is the play. They refilled the food fast and it was quality. The mezcal old fashioned was also super good. Highly recommend especially for their Tuesday deal 4-9pm!! read more

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I had a really excellent time here for their Tapas Tuesday special. It's a phenomenal deal - $15 for unlimited tapas - and an event better deal if you combine it with happy hour, which I did. Their sangria was strong and tasty, and none of their happy hour beverages are more than $6 a pop. I tried every tapas on the Tuesday menu, which is limited, except for the anchovy toast. My favorites were the croquetas and the patatas bravas, although I liked everything I tried. My only complaint was that I thought the Shishito peppers were too salty. Another very minor complaint is that they only let you order two tapas at a time, which is reasonable, but I felt bad because I was making a meal out of it and kept having to order more so I felt like I could have saved the server some work if I had been able to say like "hey, just bring me out 4 servings of croquettes and call it a day". The service was great and they were very nice, I just feel like the policy could be changed to make everyone's life better. All in all I will return. Lovely spot. read more

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