Empanada Mama is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

1. Empanada Mama

8.7
95 Allen St (Broome & Delancy), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Lower East Side · 35 tips and reviews

Manda S.Manda Shettleton: Spicy chicken and mambo Italiano w side of yellow rice and black beans. My favorite comfort food in New York.

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: The new location for a LES staple since they got kicked out of their last space (for a luxury condo, of course).

Steve D.Steve Dean: Having walked 3 bridges and many miles, you'll have surely worked up an appetite by now, so grab a quick, but filling bite here before you start drinking. Try the viagra empanada. You won't regret it.

The Ten Bells is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

2. The Ten Bells

8.4
247 Broome St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Lower East Side · 161 tips and reviews

Sophie O.Sophie Omnom: Cozy bar with dark wood, candles, and a good selection of wines. Great for dates!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love to come to this cozy wine bar for happy hour, especially for the $1.25 oysters (through 7pm).

jeff G.jeff Galusha: Moving forward, if you check in w #4sqr and mention Denis Crowley you get a free drink. #Hometeambaby

Beauty & Essex is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

3. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews

BenBen: One of the best fancy date spots downtown. Unusual and well crafted cocktails and shareable plates.

Teresa C.Teresa Cantwell: Free champaign in the bathroom. Okay

ThrillistThrillist: Beauty's got a nightly selection of crostinis (burrata, bone marrow...) called "Jewels on Toast", which unlike family jewels, your date will actually want to polish off. Read more.

Cata is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

4. Cata

245 Bowery (at Stanton), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 131 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furman: Cozy intimate tapas spot, good for dates or large groups. Highly recommend the fried goat cheese and lamb short ribs.

harryhharryh: They have a gin & tonic menu that's a full 24 items. Crazy.

CoverCover: best Gin & Tonic cocktail menu in NYC - try the Cucumber/Rose, super refreshing. Deviled eggs, Merluzza tempura, & skirtsteak were the standouts. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check.

The Stanton Social is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

5. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the most delicious menus in town, the French onion soup dumplings are an absolute must.

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Do yourself a favor. Go immediately and get the French Onion Soup Dumplings and Red Devil twinkies! It’s posh, it’s funky and we love it!

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Down the street at 62 Stanton, an alleged bootlegger was gunned down after an altercation with police in 1929. Read more.

Vandal is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

6. Vandal

199 Bowery, New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 88 tips and reviews

Jin M.Jin Moon: Every room has been designed by different artist. If you have the money, try 50 day aged tomahawk ribeye with cup of Moet rose. They make the experience AMAZING!

Natalie W.Natalie Walker: Beautiful funky decor w/multiple dining rooms & downstairs lounge. Res made 1 wk prior rec. A+ food! Delish drinks but pricey ($17). Sat nights are insanely packed. Make a separate res for lounge.

Sagy M.Sagy Miranda: TAO group rocksssssss!!!🤘🏻

Black Crescent is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

7. Black Crescent

8.1
76 Clinton St (Rivington Street), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 52 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Great drinks, strong vibe, and all week happy hour 6-8pm with dollar oysters and $9 Old Fashioneds. Owner Reynolds makes you feel like a regular on your first visit.

Jon S.Jon Steinback: grab a small table, a bottle of wine, some oysters, and a couple appetizers. perfect low-key dinner spot.

Denis S.Denis Sosnovtsev: Oysters are good, but pricey. Hit the oyster happy hour from midnight to 1am daily for a late night snack. (99c)

Verlaine Bar & Lounge is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

8. Verlaine Bar & Lounge

7.8
110 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 190 tips and reviews

Joanne R.Joanne Reinard: Try their mythical Lychee Martini! Delicious drink that will make you forget everything! Very noisy and busy place but it's worth the try!

DensDens: Where I met @harryh for the first time (2005). It was a few mos before the dball/Goog deal went thru, but HarryH (a Goog eng) knew the deets & pitched me on wanting to work w/ us once we got to Goog.

Keith G.Keith G.: Do a shot and live a little.

Tapeo 29 is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

9. Tapeo 29

29 Clinton St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 66 tips and reviews

Melody G.Melody Gambino: the pimiento piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese are out of this world, plus outstanding red sangria!

Sandrine C.Sandrine C.: my friend owns this amazing spot! Great for dinners and brunch! They also have themed nights

MihaeMihae: All you can drink mimosas and bloody marys...the brunch is pretty tasty too! Read more.

a casa fox is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

10. a casa fox

173 Orchard St (at Stanton), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 30 tips and reviews

Fernando E.Fernando Epiphanio: Cheese empanada for starter and pork cutlets with beans!

Gavin B.Gavin Becker: order the empanadas - small, but delicious

Samantha W.Samantha Winkelman: Chorizo and dates wrapped in bacon. 'nuff said.

No Fun is one of The 11 Best Spanish Restaurants in Lower East Side, New York.

11. No Fun

161 Ludlow St (btwn Stanton & Houston St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 105 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This place serves up great tapas with a rock n' roll vibe. You can't go wrong with the small-plated seafood-packed paella w/ fried peppers or the oysters dish topped w/ wasabi tobiko and sliced tuna. Read more.

Julia C.Julia Cohen: This place is bomb. Amazing back room dance floor dance party

Jenny P.Jenny Pierson: Eric Luke is the best DJ!