Boqueria Soho

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Sweet medjool dates wrapped in crispy bacon -- the single most ordered item and for good reason

Pan con Tomate

Grilled bread rubbed with ripe tomato, garlic, and good olive oil — the definitive opening move at any Spanish table, executed cleanly here

Patatas Bravas

Crispy fried potatoes with a smoky bravas sauce and a cool, garlicky aioli that you will drag every last piece through

Croquetas de Jamón

Creamy béchamel-and-jamón filling in a shatteringly thin fried shell — the benchmark small bite at any respectable Spanish spot

Croquetas de Setas

Creamy mushroom croquettes with truffle aioli -- crispy exterior gives way to a molten, earthy center

Gambas al Ajillo

Shell-on shrimp sizzled in olive oil loaded with sliced garlic and a kick of chili — the kind of dish that requires bread for the sauce at the bottom of the pan

Tortilla Española

Dense, custardy Spanish omelette with potato and onion — properly room-temperature, not overcooked, and served in generous wedges

Pollo Rustido

Half roasted Catalan-style chicken with crispy skin and herbaceous seasoning -- the best main course option

Pulpo a la Gallega

Tender octopus over warm potato with smoked paprika and olive oil — a Spanish classic that Boqueria renders reliably and without gimmick

Paella

Weekend brunch paella with saffron-stained rice and a solid socarrat crust — best ordered for the table rather than as a solo dish

Seafood Paella

Classic Spanish paella with mixed seafood -- shareable and festive, though not the best in the city

Jamón Ibérico

Thinly sliced cured ham served simply — the quality depends on the sourcing tier ordered, but worth it as a table opener alongside the pan con tomate

Churros

Warm, crispy churros with chocolate dipping sauce -- the perfect sweet finish

Churros con Chocolate

Crispy fried dough with a thick dark chocolate dipping sauce — a satisfying finish that earns its place even when you think you're too full

Sangria

House-made red or white sangria — reliably fruity and well-balanced, more refined than the tourist-trap versions, and priced to share in a pitcher

Chicken Wings