Cafe El Espanol
5771 College Point Blvd
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-5263
Restaurant Review By Alfonso Biondi, HotIndieNews.com
Date Published: May 5th, 2005
GRADING:
Service: A+
Quality and Taste: A
Environment: A-
Pricing: $15-$20 Entrees
Overall Rating: A
REVIEW:
If you like traditional Spanish and Mexican
food-this is the spot. Cafe El Espanol gives you the
best of Spain and Mexico in every dish.
Each meal is started with a small dish of home
made tortillas with black bean and tomato dips. If you
choose appetizers before your entree, expect some
generous and tasty portions. Before my entree, I
ordered a dish of calamari. The fish was so fresh and
enormous that I thought that someone had finally
caught the Giant Squid. For my entree I ordered Paella
Valenciana (Mixed Seafood over a bed of yellow rice
and Churisso sausage). When the food arrived the
waiter delivered it in a hot steel pot and served my
portion right in front of me.
And of course, what would a great Spanish meal be
without a nice glass of Sangria? Well this Sangria had
the perfect wine and fruit distribution that you can
drink a whole pitcher with your meal and not even
realize it. Be sure to eat the wine soaked citrus and
apple slices after each glass you drink. For dessert,
I ordered custard Flan (a small tart with a filling of
custard, fruit, or cheese.) The flan was very light,
but at the same time very flavorful. It was a great
compliment to a hearty meal. As great as the food was,
so was the atmosphere. From the outside, the
restaurant looks very small. But once you are inside
you'll see that it is quite spacious. The dim lighting
and quick service gives Cafe El Espanol a very cozy
and private feel.
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