Tapas De España in North Bergen, NJ, is more than just a tapas restaurant; it’s a vibrant culinary experience. Frequent visitors rave about the incredible paella, described as the highlight of their dining experience. The lively atmosphere, often filled with regulars sharing good food and camaraderie, enhances the overall enjoyment. Many patrons recommend a variety of tapas, from shrimp in garlic sauce to chorizo with sautéed onions, all paired beautifully with their delightful red sangria.
What sets Tapas De España apart is not just the food, but the exceptional service and welcoming environment. Whether it's a casual lunch or a special celebration, like a birthday party, the attentive staff ensures that every detail is taken care of, making guests feel valued. Highlights include the melt-in-your-mouth bacalao, tender chuleticas de cordero, and the always-appreciated complimentary pre-meal soup.
For those seeking a true taste of Spain in a friendly atmosphere, Tapas De España comes highly recommended. Its commitment to quality, flavor, and excellent service makes it a standout choice in the Hudson area, leaving many customers hoping to keep this hidden gem to themselves.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid street parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
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Reviews For Tapas De España
Hiromi Tateishi
Jul 11,2025
The paella was hands down the main act of my dining experience here! Loved the vibe with all the customers who seem to come very frequently and appreciating good food (which is obviously a good sign). Other than the paella, we tried a bunch of other tapas such as their shrimp with garlic sauce, chorizo with sauteed onions and meat and cheese board to pair well with our red sangria. Overall, experience was amazing and i highly recommend this place if you’re in the mood for some tapas and DELICIOUS PAELLA!
Joaquin Sanchez
Jul 9,2025
I found this place a few years ago on yelp when the app came out on the original iPhone we were new in the north bergen area, we when at night and loved everything about it the food, the service, the atmosphere, after that night this became one of our top choices whenever we wanted to go out and eat without playing russian roulette, fast forward to 2014 and we still go there we have now a daughter and this place is kid friendly but you have to pick the right table to make easier for us and the others dinners since kids will be kids and will start to move and make noise for these reasons we pick a conner table and all the waiters are very attentive, we try to avoid the dinner rush since the service tends to loose quality but thats normal because this get really crowed am surprise they can keep up. Now the food is amazing these guys know what they are doing, we had tried almost all the tapas and all of them a really good, from oysters to sardines, calamaris, and the soup is really good by the way is always on the house, i also go to the bar to get lunch and never been disappointed, Miguel and Javier at the bar will always take care of you, am at the point that I let them pick my meal and so far never had a meal that i don't like and the locals are great and friendly you will most likely talk about sports and current events that are happening I already know a few regulars that go for lunch. Dished that you must try with cup of cabarnet , Bacalao with potatoes (codfish that melts in your mouth), chuleticas de cordero (baby veal chops also try the lamb chops), chorizo a la plancha (Spanish sausages) Vasca salad (stuffed peppers) there are many more that i don't remember the names, try the Pedro Jimenez dessert wine, and even the coffee is really good. Also if you want to rent the second floor go for it, we had our daughter 1st birthday and these guys are so good and make you feel that they care about your event, never at any point I got bad vibes when approaching the owner about the event he was very polite and professional, we agreed on everything in less than 10 minutes, i rented the place at least 4 moths before the date and they always called me to see if our needs have changed like how many people and type of food we wanted and what colors we needed for the theme, now the day of the event, we had 2 servers that were amazing and attentive they make sure everyone had their drinks and the food was coming in at the perfect time, they were very friendly with our guest and treated everyone with the most respect we had a great night the party was not big around 35 guests mostly children's and everyone gave the food and the service a very high praise. At this moment am always worried to see this place on TV because we don't want outsiders to come flocking the place down, this gem has been under the radar and thats the way we like it, are we been selfish? of course but am sure others neighborhoods do the same thing, i can say without a doubt this is the best tapas restaurant in the entire HUDSON area.
Ara Jo
Jul 6,2025
The music playing in the background was nice, and the atmosphere was great. I especially loved the pre-meal soup — it was so delicious!
Douglas Figueroa
May 17,2025
Went for late lunch (330pm) but their dinner menu starts at 3pm. No issues. The sangria was on point, and the seafood tapa was delicious and exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely come back for a lunch date.
Cesca Cat
May 14,2025
Great Sunday afternoon at the bar...food was soooooooo good , the sangria was the best and the service was stellar!! The 2 bartenders serving us were exceptional! Thank you
Ming Ngan
May 8,2025
Weekend in NY/NJ and Tapas De Espana was our first dinner. Exceptional service,food atmosphere.
Leonard Mirone
Mar 28,2025
We love this restaurant which offers a Spanish-style cuisine. The menu has many selections including chicken, meat and fish dishes from which to choose. The prices are more than reasonable. Everything is delicious. An array of appetizers is also available. The wait staff is extremely professional and efficient. The place also has a fully stocked bar. If you’re hungry don’t pass up this gem. You will not be disappointed.
Sam Hahn
Mar 24,2025
Reopened. Well-recommended by peers. Venue not super large about 10 tables. Good bar section to watch sports. Small stage for entertainment. No parking but street available. Good place in restaurant rows. Food excellent. Jamon con queso, pulpo (hot or cold... we ordered a la gallega), patatas bravas (sauce aside), croquettes Pollo as tapas. Good portion. Went pairing well with sangria, Rioja red. Also paella (seafood & chicken & sausage) bit salty for us. But lobster good. Complementary sopa nice with potato and sausage. Flan nice pairing with cafe con leche and sherry. Service attentive. Good singers for happy birthday! One side note... good idea to have vanity outside bathrooms. But, inside bathroom, paper towels under soaps... maybe placement elsewhere?
Reviews For Tapas De España