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El Pote Español
- 718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Spanish restaurant ★4.0·$$

718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

4.0
The food at El Pote Español was absolutely delicious! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made the experience feel warm and personal. - Zorica "Zora" Poljak, eXp Realty
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El Pote Español Introduce

Introduction / Overview

Welcome to El Pote Español, a true culinary gem nestled in the heart of New York City. For decades, this beloved Spanish restaurant has been a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike who are looking to savor the rich, vibrant flavors of authentic Spanish cuisine. Stepping into El Pote Español feels like a mini-vacation to Spain, offering a warm, cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The restaurant is renowned for its commitment to traditional recipes, using high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both comforting and exquisite. Whether you're craving classic seafood paella, savory tapas, or a tender lamb chop, you'll find a dish that delights your palate. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to making every dining experience a memorable one, ensuring you leave with a full belly and a happy heart.

Location and Accessibility

El Pote Español is conveniently located at 718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, placing it squarely in the bustling Midtown East neighborhood. Its central location makes it easily accessible from all parts of the city. For those using public transportation, the restaurant is a short walk from several subway lines, including the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S trains at Grand Central Terminal, as well as the E and M trains at Lexington Avenue–53rd Street. It's also well-served by numerous bus routes. If you're driving, paid street parking is available, though it can be limited, so planning ahead is a good idea. The restaurant is also designed with accessibility in mind, featuring wheelchair-accessible seating to ensure that everyone can enjoy a fantastic meal.

Services Offered

  • Dine-in: Enjoy the full experience in the casual and cozy atmosphere, with table service and a welcoming crowd of groups and locals. Dinner reservations are recommended, as the restaurant can get quite busy, but walk-ins are also welcome.

  • Takeout: Prefer to enjoy your meal at home or at the office? El Pote Español offers convenient takeout services, so you can enjoy their delicious food wherever you are.

  • Delivery: For maximum convenience, the restaurant also provides delivery services, bringing their authentic Spanish dishes right to your doorstep.

  • Reservations: Planning a special evening? El Pote Español accepts reservations, which are highly recommended, especially for dinner, to ensure you get a table.

  • Catering: While not explicitly listed, many restaurants with their capabilities can also offer catering services for events and parties. It's best to call and inquire directly about their options for larger groups.

Features / Highlights

  • Fast Service: Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its prompt and efficient service, making it an excellent choice for a lunch break or a pre-theater dinner.

  • Great Cocktails: The bar onsite offers an impressive selection of cocktails. Be sure to explore their drink menu for the perfect pairing with your meal.

  • Great Coffee: The coffee at El Pote Español is another highlight, providing the perfect end to a satisfying meal.

  • Great Dessert: Don't skip dessert! From traditional flan to delicious cake, the dessert menu is a must-try.

  • Great Wine List: A fantastic wine list complements the food perfectly, featuring a variety of Spanish and international wines.

  • Cozy Atmosphere: The intimate, cozy setting is perfect for a romantic date night or a relaxed evening with friends and family.

  • Bar Onsite: A full bar is available, offering a wide range of alcohol, beer, and hard liquor.

  • Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is available for guests, a useful amenity for those who need to stay connected.

  • High Chairs: The restaurant is child-friendly and offers high chairs for families with young children.

  • Accepts Reservations: To make planning your visit easier, El Pote Español gladly accepts reservations.

  • Flexible Payments: The restaurant accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.

Contact Information

Address: 718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Phone: (212) 889-6680

What is worth choosing

El Pote Español stands out in a city full of dining options for its authentic, flavorful Spanish cuisine and its consistently welcoming environment. The menu is a testament to the diversity of Spanish cooking, from the fresh, simple appetizers to the complex, hearty mains. The

seafood paella

is a particular standout, packed with fresh seafood and perfectly cooked rice—it's a dish that truly transports you to the Spanish coast. Another excellent choice is the

Zarzuela De Mariscos

, a seafood stew rich with flavor and generous with its portions.

If you're a fan of garlic, you can't go wrong with the

Pollo Al Ajillo

(Chicken in Garlic Spanish Style) or the

Gambas Al Ajillo

(Shrimp in Garlic Sauce). The

Tortilla

(Spanish Omelet) is another classic that is executed to perfection here, while the

Chuletas De Cordero

(Lamb Chop) is a prime example of their high-quality meat dishes. For a taste of something different, try the

Fideua

, a Spanish pasta dish that is a delightful alternative to paella.

Beyond the food, the friendly and attentive staff are frequently mentioned in customer reviews, highlighting their commitment to providing a warm and personal dining experience. This level of service, combined with the cozy atmosphere, makes El Pote Español a place where you'll want to linger and savor every moment. The restaurant’s ability to maintain a high standard of quality and service over many years has earned it a loyal following among NYC locals. It's a place where you can feel confident bringing a date, a group of friends, or your family, knowing that everyone will have a great time and an unforgettable meal.

El Pote Español Food & drink

  • Mariscos / Seafood

  • Zarzuela De Mariscos / Seafood Zurzuela $37.95

    Mariscos en combinación con salsa roja. / Seafood in combination with red sauce.

  • Lenguado / Filet Of Sole With Butter And Lemon $36.95
  • Langosta En Salsa Blanca / Lobster In White Sauce $80.95
  • Paella Marinera $37.95

    Arroz y mariscos españoles. / Spanish rice and seafood.

  • Pollo Con Langosta / Chicken With Lobster $49.95
  • Pescado Del Dia / Catch Of The Day $36.95

    Asado. / Broiled.

  • Marciscada $37.95

    Mariscos en combinación con salsa verde. / Seafood in combination with green sauce.

  • Paella Valencia $30.95

    Plato clásico de arroz, pollo, salchichas y mariscos. / Classical rice, chicken, sausage and seafood dish.

  • Calamares Fritos / Fried Calamari $15.95
  • Camarones En Salsa Verde / Shrimp In Green Sauce $30.95

    Succulent shrimp simmered in a rich green sauce with fresh herbs and spices.

  • Arroz Con Bacalao / Codfish With Rice $16.95
  • Pescado Del Dia A La Vasca / Catch Of The Day Vasca Style $36.95

    Servido en una salsa verde. / Served in a green sauce.

  • Paella Negra / Black Rice With Seafood $32.95

    Rich black rice infused with squid ink, featuring a medley of fresh seafood including mussels, clams, and squid.

  • Espinaca Con Bacalao / Codfish With Spinach And Manchego Cheese $16.95
  • Vieiras Gallega / Scallops Galician Style $40.95
  • Camarones En Salsa De Vino / Shrimp In Wine Sauce / $30.95
  • Langostinos A La Parilla / Broiled Langostinos $25.95
  • Principales / Mains

  • Pollo Al Jefe / Chicken Breasts Al Chef Sautéed In Wine And Mushrooms $27.95
  • Pollo Al Ajillo / Chicken In Garlic Spanish Style $26.95

    Tender chicken pieces sautéed with garlic and herbs, garnished with fresh parsley.

  • Chuletas De Cordero / Lamb Chop $50.95

    4 piezas. / 4 pieces.

  • Ternera Castellana / Veal Cordon Bleu $36.95
  • Entrecôte / Sirloin Steak Broiled $49.95
  • Pollo Al Pote / Chicken Sautéed With Vegetables $26.95
  • Ternera Con Almendras /Veal With Almond Sauce $34.95
  • Osobuco De Cerdo / Pork Ossobuco $36.95
  • Milanesa De Pollo / Chicken Milanese $19.95
  • Tortilla / Spanish Omelet $21.95
  • Milanesa De Cerdo / Pork Milanese $19.95
  • Carrillera De Cerdo / Pork Cheeks $25.95
  • Ternera A La Plancha / Veal Broiled $36.95
  • Ternera Tio Pepe / Scallops Of Veal In Sherry Wine $36.95
  • Chuleta De Cerdo / Pork Chops In Wine With Red Pimientos $29.95
  • Arroz Con Pollo / Chicken With Rice And Sausages $26.95
  • Postres / desserts

  • Café Espresso / Espresso Coffee $4.50
  • Café / Coffee Cappuccino $5.50
  • Té / Tea $3.50
  • Pastel / Cake $8.50

    La selección de pastel varía. / Cake selection varies.

  • Natilla $7.50

    Crema española. / Spanish cream.

  • Café / Coffee $3.50
  • Flan $7.50

    Natillas de caramelo. / Caramel custard.

  • Postres / Desserts

  • Natilla $7.50

    Crema española. / Spanish cream.

  • Café Cappuccino / Coffee Cappuccino $5.50
  • Café / Coffee $3.50
  • Café Espresso / Espresso Coffee $4.50
  • Flan $7.50

    Natillas de caramelo. / Caramel custard.

  • Té / Tea $3.50
  • Pastel / Cake $8.50

    La selección de pastel varía. / Cake selection varies.

  • Aperitivos / Appetizers

  • Alcachofas A La Mantequilla / Heart Artichokes In Butter Sauce $15.95
  • Higado Al Jerez / Sautéed Chicken Liver $15.50

    Tender chicken liver sautéed with onions and garnished with fresh parsley in a sherry wine sauce.

  • Jamón Serrano / Spanish Serrano Ham $16.95
  • Esparragos Españoles / Spanish White Asparagus $15.95

    Servido caliente o frío. / Served hot or cold.

  • Gambas Al Ajillo / Shrimp In Garlic Sauce $15.95
  • Cocktail De Gambas / Shrimp Cocktail $15.95
  • Chorizo Al Pote / Spanish Sausage With Sweet Pimiento $15.95
  • Queso Manchego / Spanish Manchego Cheese $15.95
  • Mejillones Al Vino / Mussels In Wine Sauce $15.95
  • Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos / Stuffed Piquillo Peppers $15.95
  • Pulpo Estilo Feria / Octopus In Olive Oil & Paprika $26.95
  • Calamares En Su Tinta / Squid In Their Own Ink $18.95

    Tender squid simmered in a rich, savory black ink sauce, garnished with a touch of fresh herbs.

  • Boquerones En Vinagreta / Anchovies Salad In Vinegar $15.95
  • Champiñones Rellenos / Stuffed Mushrooms $15.95
  • Alcachofas Con Jamón Serrano / Artichoke With Serrano Ham $15.95
  • Caracoles En Mantequilla / Snail In Butter Sauce $15.95
  • Sopas/ Soups

  • Sopa Del Día / Soup Of The Day $11.95
  • Sopa De Pescado / Seafood Soup $12.95
  • Sopa De Vegetales / Vegetable Soup $10.50
  • Gazpacho / Cold Spinach Soup $10.50
  • Sopa De Ajo / Garlic Soup $10.50
  • Sopas/ Soups

  • Sopa De Ajo / Garlic Soup $10.50
  • Sopa De Pescado / Seafood Soup $12.95
  • Sopa Del Dia / Soup Of The Day $11.95
  • Gazpacho / Cold Spinach Soup $10.50
  • Sopa De Vegetales / Vegetable Soup $10.50
  • Especiales de la Casa/ House Specials

  • Paella Vegetariana / Vegetable Paella $27.95
  • Ensalada De Mariscos / Seafood Salad $34.95

    A medley of shrimp, mussels, clams, and lobster, tossed in a savory sauce with fresh herbs and diced vegetables.

  • Costillar De Cordero / Rack Of Lamb $83.95

    Tamaño para dos. / Size for two.

  • Fideua / Spanish Pasta $34.95

    Servido con pollo o mariscos. / Served with chicken or seafood.

  • Especiales de la Casa / House Specials

  • Ensalada De Mariscos / Seafood Salad $34.95

    A medley of shrimp, mussels, clams, and lobster, tossed in a savory sauce with fresh herbs and diced vegetables.

  • Fideua / Spanish Pasta $34.95

    Servido con pollo o mariscos. / Served with chicken or seafood.

  • Paella Vegetariana / Vegetable Paella $27.95
  • Costillar De Cordero / Rack Of Lamb $89.95

    Tamaño para dos. / Size for two.

  • Principales / Mains

  • Pollo Al Jefe / Chicken Breasts Al Chef Sautéed In Wine And Mushrooms $26.95
  • Chuletas De Cordero / Lamb Chop $43.95

    4 piezas. / 4 pieces.

  • Ternera Tio Pepe / Scallops Of Veal In Sherry Wine $33.95
  • Ternera Con Almendras /Veal With Almond Sauce $30.95
  • Milanesa De Pollo / Chicken Milanese $16.95
  • Ternera A La Plancha / Veal Broiled $33.95
  • Pollo Al Ajillo / Chicken In Garlic Spanish Style $25.95
  • Osobuco De Cerdo / Pork Ossobuco $36.95
  • Ternera Castellana / Veal Cordon Bleu $31.95
  • Entrecôte / Sirloin Steak Broiled $41.95
  • Milanesa De Cerdo / Pork Milanese $16.95
  • Pollo Al Pote / Chicken Sautéed With Vegetables $25.95
  • Tortilla / Spanish Omelet $20.95
  • Chuleta De Cerdo / Pork Chops In Wine With Red Pimientos $27.95
  • Arroz Con Pollo / Chicken With Rice And Sausages $25.95
  • Carrillera De Cerdo / Pork Cheeks $24.95
  • Mariscos / Seafood

  • Calamares Fritos / Fried Calamari $16.95
  • Paella Marinera $37.95

    Arroz y mariscos españoles. / Spanish rice and seafood.

  • Espinaca Con Bacalao / Codfish With Spinach And Manchego Cheese $19.95
  • Vieiras Gallega / Scallops Galician Style $40.95
  • Pollo Con Langosta / Chicken With Lobster $49.95
  • Paella Negra / Black Rice With Seafood $34.95

    Rich black rice infused with squid ink, featuring a medley of fresh seafood including mussels, clams, and squid.

  • Mariscada $37.95

    Mariscos en combinación con salsa verde. / Seafood in combination with green sauce.

  • Pescado Del Día A La Vasca / Catch Of The Day Vasca Style $36.95

    Servido en una salsa verde. / Served in a green sauce.

  • Langosta En Salsa Blanca / Lobster In White Sauce $80.95
  • Pescado Del Día / Catch Of The Day $36.95

    Asado. / Broiled.

  • Arroz Con Bacalao / Codfish With Rice $19.95
  • Camarones En Salsa Verde / Shrimp In Green Sauce $30.95

    Succulent shrimp simmered in a rich green sauce with fresh herbs and spices.

  • Langostinos A La Parrilla / Broiled Langostinos $25.95
  • Paella Valencia $30.95

    Plato clásico de arroz, pollo, salchichas y mariscos. / Classical rice, chicken, sausage and seafood dish.

  • Zarzuela De Mariscos / Seafood Zurzuela $37.95

    Mariscos en combinación con salsa roja. / Seafood in combination with red sauce.

  • Camarones En Salsa De Vino / Shrimp In Wine Sauce $30.95
  • Lenguado / Filet Of Sole With Butter And Lemon $36.95
  • Aperitivos / Appetizers

  • Mejillones Al Vino / Mussels In Wine Sauce $15.95
  • Chorizo Al Pote / Spanish Sausage With Sweet Pimiento $15.95
  • Esparragos Españoles / Spanish White Asparagus $15.95

    Servido caliente o frío. / Served hot or cold.

  • Cocktail De Gambas / Shrimp Cocktail $15.95
  • Champiñones Rellenos / Stuffed Mushrooms $15.95
  • Pimientos Del Piquillo Rellenos / Stuffed Piquillo Peppers $15.95
  • Boquerones En Vinagreta / Anchovies Salad In Vinegar $15.95
  • Higado Al Jerez / Sautéed Chicken Liver $15.50

    Tender chicken liver sautéed with onions and garnished with fresh parsley in a sherry wine sauce.

  • Jamón Serrano / Spanish Serrano Ham $16.95
  • Alcachofas A La Mantequilla / Heart Artichokes In Butter Sauce $15.95
  • Alcachofas Con Jamón Serrano / Artichoke With Serrano Ham $16.95
  • Gambas Al Ajillo / Shrimp In Garlic Sauce $15.95
  • Calamares En Su Tinta / Squid In Their Own Ink $18.95

    Tender squid simmered in a rich, savory black ink sauce, garnished with a touch of fresh herbs.

  • Queso Manchego / Spanish Manchego Cheese $15.95
  • Pulpo Estilo Feria / Octopus In Olive Oil & Paprika $26.95
  • Caracoles En Mantequilla / Snail In Butter Sauce $15.95
  • Especiales de Almuerzo - Lunes / Lunch Specials - Monday

  • Pollo Al Jerez / Chicken In Jerez Wine Sauce $17.00
  • Camarones A La Gabardina / Gabardina Style Shrimps $17.00

    Camarones fritos bañados en harina y huevo servidos con arroz y frijoles negros. / Fried shrimp dipped in flour and eggs served with rice and black beans.

El Pote Español Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

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El Pote Español Location

El Pote Español

718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

El Pote Español Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 447 user reviews.

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