Tapas

Last night we met up after work and headed to Union Square to check out Boqueria (19th btwn 5th and 6th) for some tapas.

We got there pretty early so there was no wait. It's a small but stylish space. Sangria was so-so but the tapas did not disappoint. We tried the aceitunas alinadas (marinated olives), datiles con beicon (dates wrapped in bacon with blue cheese), mixed croquetas (sample plate of three different croquettes - pork, fish and mushrooms), gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) and the patatas bravas (spicy potatoes).

Since anything wrapped in bacon is automatically a favorite, I'm eliminating it from consideration for our favorite tapas dish. It ends up being a tie between the spicy potatoes and mixed croquettes, which we'd both recommend and certainly will order again.

Service was top-notch due to an attentive waitress who actually anticipated our needs (bringing us extra bread, offering another glass of sangria, not rushing us out the door when we were done, etc.). It's rare to get good service but a pleasant surprise when you do.

We recommend Boqueria!