Jose Luis Mediterranean Cuisine

The food was outstanding and so was the service. We started off with some drinks, they were accommodating for me since I don't drink and concocted a yummy mocktail. We got bruschette for the table. My friend got the Salmone pasta and it was so creamy and delicious. My other friend and I split the Marisco Paella single serving which was also delicious. The ambience was nice and romantic many people were out on dates. All the portions were more than expected and we left feeling very full and content with the experience. Would totally come back again.

The food at Jose Luis was quite good, my friend and I just ordered from the HH menu and we were not disappointed. The patatas bravas were simple and tasty. The calamari was great as well, but the meatballs were lackluster. However, my two star review is for the appalling drinks. I don't know where these canned cocktails were from because I've had canned cocktails and they're not bad but whatever these were...just, nope. They also take over half an hour to bring out and I have absolutely no idea. Basically, if you want to go here for solely some apps and nothing else feel free but I don't see the point in that.

This spot is amazing, and I can't believe I just tried it! I've passed by it so many times. The paella is a must--it's one of the best I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, tender, and surprisingly juicy for a chicken breast. They also have great half-off tapa deals and $5 drink specials. Plus, the owner is super sweet! I definitely need to come back to try more dishes, and I'll be ordering the paella again for sure!

This was amazing! We came here for dinner on New Year's Eve. The owner is incredible and we are obsessed. He is so friendly, talented, and engaging. The food matches his energy! It was delicious and we truly enjoyed our experience.

If you are Looking for a hidden gem in the East Village, José Luis is the spot, is so perfect for date night or to go with friends or family. They have fresh seafood, homemade ravioli, and a must-try paella for all the seafood lovers. Service and atmosphere are great. Food and drinks so delicious.

Our last day in NY and I craved paella. On YELP, this restaurant had stellar reviews, so off we went to Jose Luis. Outdoor seating available, but we opted for indoor, as we needed to sit next to an outlet to charge our phones. I know, kinda crazy lol, but our phones were our way of navigating around NYC. Indoor lighting was dim, decor interesting....not a fan of the disco ball hanging near the entrance, and I80s music was playing in the background, which I didn't mind at all.FYI- happy hour daily from 3-7pm. All tapas are 1/2 off withwine/beer/sangria $5cocktails drinks $8also with YELP check in receive 15% off total bill!Our server was fabulous- friendly and and helped answer our questions.If ordering a tapas, he suggested a single serving order of the paella to share. Otherwise, if we ordered no tapas, then a double serving to share would suffice. We ordered:Polpettine tapas- two large veal/beef meatballs in a tomato sauce, sprinkled with a dust of cheese. Meatballs were nice and tender, tomato sauce on the sweeter side...I wouldn't mind a little spice or kick to the sauce.We then shared a single serving of the Marisco paella. Platter was huge and had tons of seafood including calamari, shrimp, mussels, and clams. Rice was nice and creamy and the peas and small tomatoes added a nice color and flavor to the dish. This dish and the tapas were more than enough for the two of us!A loaf of French bread with tomato sauce was complimentary. And for drinks/cocktails, we had the peach sangria and Moscow Mule during happy hour. I loved the small diced peaches at the bottom of my drink. At the end of our dinner, our server gave us a special treat and offered us two lemoncello shots! Thank you Great service and great food!

Hidden gem. Service was amazing. The owner is also so nice. Ambience outside on a nice night is ideal. Happy hour prices are really good and we had their octopus and a few other dishes along with some Moscow mules for$10.

Amazing! Love their wine and atmosphere. Very fun vibes. They can seat you right away too which is hard to come by in these parts.

Service is out of this world good. Jose is an incredible human being and I am cannot be happier to have accidentally come here for a drink. Red Sangrias are to die for.

Ambience and drinks were 10/10 - got the espresso martini and the hosts are amazing!!