Boqueria UES

Pan con Tomate

Grilled bread rubbed with ripe tomato and finished with good olive oil — the benchmark starter that Boqueria does cleanly and consistently

Patatas Bravas

Crispy fried potatoes with a smoky bravas sauce and aioli — a staple that holds up well here, arriving hot and properly sauced

Jamón Ibérico

Thinly sliced cured ham served simply — the quality depends on which tier you order, but the ibérico de bellota is worth the premium

Gambas al Ajillo

Shrimp sizzled in garlic-infused olive oil with a touch of guindilla chile — simple, aromatic, best mopped up with bread

Croquetas de Jamón

Creamy jamón-studded béchamel encased in a thin, crispy shell — a crowd favorite that disappears fast at the table

Paella

Available for two or more; respectable for a chain but not the transcendent version you'd find at a specialist — serviceable socarrat, decent saffron flavor

Sangria (pitcher)

The house sangria pitchers are a go-to for groups — fruity, well-priced, and keep the table going through multiple rounds of tapas

Tortilla Española

Classic Spanish omelette with potato and onion — straightforward and dependable, though not particularly elevated