El Cid
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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Alice NamFebruary 3, 2016Croquette and chocolate lava cake are the must-trys. Sooo good. Squid ink paella and the cocktails were also good too. Cheaper and spacious than the other nearby tapas restaurants
Jade RolandSeptember 13, 2015The food here is not bad, but considering you're in Chelsea there's a lot better stuff. I come here for the happy hour! $5 sangria $6 margaritas!
Andrew CerdaJuly 16, 2015The staff here know what's up - ask for their wine and food recommendations and you can't go wrong.
delivery.comJune 28, 2012Try the jamon serrano - thinly sliced cured Spanish ham that's served with bread and tomato. We love these tapas delivered also!
Stephen BestJune 9, 2013Watch out, they automatically add the tip but still leave space for "tip" on the credit card receipt! Also I recommend avoiding the chicken croquettes.
Michael CDecember 8, 2015The service and food were AWFUL! My group got their food one plate at a time, over the course of an hour. The French toast looked like wonderbread and my huevos rancheros was just 2 eggs, chips & rice
Nancy KangMarch 31, 2012The paella was great. Baby squid tapas was good too, but not enough if you're going to share it.
- Chloe HApril 16, 2012The hake was really good, the paella could've been better. KGB coupon makes it worth it.
- Nancy KangMarch 31, 2012But the waiter was VERY friendly about it & even gave us free dessert & 2 small glasses of sweet dessert wine
Chad MizéJanuary 19, 2015Sangria reminds me of a small bar I frequented back in Kentucky #home #tear
- Nancy KangMarch 31, 2012Used a KGB deal: 1 tapas, 2 entrees, 2 glasses wine. The entrees need to be $22 or less, they won't let u use that $22 towards pricier dish.
Todd BivonaMarch 8, 2012Don't bother with the KGB Coupon. While the 1 app, 2 entrees & 2 drinks for $35, is nice, you can't use $22 towards a $34 entree.#RudeWaiter
Johnny GoldenJune 23, 2012Nice table at the front and good service. That's about it. Termites falling from the roof. Less than mediocre food. Never again.
Awesome sangria with champagne! And octopus is so tender & sweet can eat forever!
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Offering top-notch services, El Cid is dedicated to providing our customers with fresh ingredients and excellent tasting Spanish cuisine.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 524-6818
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar
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