Manchego

More like 3.5 stars. Wow it is pricey here. We ordered the gambas, potatoes, ceviche and wings. Wow do you see the ceviche and the gambas in the photo? They're teeny tiny and they were PRICEY! Inflation is REAL! Everything tasted okay, not the best and not the worst but with this pricing for teeny tiny portions, I'd expect much more. I also didn't realize that I've been here before but under the Japanese name/restaurant and I left a note so great review. So i would avoid their ramen, their pulpo and stick with tapas. I'm not sure that I would come back just because it was very pricey but it wasn't a bad time!

I came here with 3 friends. It was cool to do for tapas. We shared a whole bunch of things. There was a huge variety on their menu. We enjoyed the food. It was pretty expensive and we only ordered food, no drinks. I liked the fusion and items on the menu.

When you find a good place! It's important to share it!So that's exactly what I'm going to do. Share this really good find. This restaurant is a nice blend of cultures. I went there particularly for the ramen but they have wonderful Spanish tapa plates. The ambiance is also very cool. Wood tones everywhere with interesting art on the wall. It creates a casual but warm and romantic vibe when you enter. The services usually very good. Since this is my third time there (and multiple delivery times), I did experience one time or service was a bit on the slow side. However I wasn't in a rush and had an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal.Most noteworthy on the menu for me were the Spanish spaghetti that had wonderful seafood. Everything tasted fresh with a healthy portion. Also the Tori Shio Ramen is delicious. I did have it one time and it was slightly overly salty but every other time that I've ordered it it has been sublime.While I enjoyed the drinks that I ordered they were a bit on the suite, light side making them taste more like juice than anything else. I had the strawberry basil Margarita and the caipirinha.All in all it's a wonderful neighborhood staple and I will be back again and again!

Manchego was recommended by a local as a nice place to grab a bite. My daughter and I walked in and immediately liked the cozy ambience complete with festive holiday lights. The staff were great - friendly and attentive. We were seated at a table and given the regular menu along with a happy hour menu that we didn't even ask for. If I am going to a place for happy hour, I almost always have to ask for that menu so I was impressed. My daughter and I are huge fans of Spain having been there together a couple times in recent years. We decided to get some things we have had many times before and have even made myself: Patatas Bravas, Gambas Al Ajillo, and Pan con Tomate. We also ordered a couple red sangrias from the happy hour menu.We were served very quickly! Everything came out hot and fresh. We both were struck by how small the serving was of the Pan con Tomate - one smallish piece of grilled bread cut into two pieces. But the taste was on point. The Patatas Bravas were hot and tasty and delivered as a normal sized serving. The Gambas al Ajillo did not taste like the dish we are familiar with but the shrimps were larger than expected and the sauce had a good taste. It only came with one piece of grilled bread so we ordered more so we could have some to dip in the sauce. One piece of bread was not nearly enough. The sangrias were not the best that we've had but at $7 each, they were good enough! Overall, we are happy we went and would go there again.

This place never fails to amaze me! Amazing service, very attentive and accommodating! The lamb sliders are delicious. It takes a while for it to come, but it is definitely worth it. The Ramen is good, too. Everything in this place is delicious. Perfect for a large crowd

Cute place, awesome mix of cuisines, nice service and great happy hour!Would recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner, definitely helps with the happy hour menu

We had anniversary dinner here and it was amazing. We love the quiet atmosphere and good food. Our drinks was so good too! It was the best Peach Mojito I've had. The staff were so friendly and nice. Would love to come back again.

I had visited Koko way before the Koko Ramen and Manchego combined to be one entity. But with a newfound appreciation of Spanish tapas, my desire to return doubled with this partnership.The time I started by journey back it so happens that they re-introduced a happy hour menu in January. As a solo diner, this appealed to me (note: best place to know what is on the happy hour menu without visiting in person is on their Instagram account)For those who dine solo, the best time to eat would be early happy hour on a weekday and to sit near the bar counter towards the front of the restaurant. Other hours, it would be so packed that you might get missed for a while if you are not constantly near a bartender. And depending on the hours, you might get families who visit with their children to eat (I had a mini scare since a child popped out from under my table ) In terms of the food options, I was pretty satisfied with the items I have ordered throughout my multiple visits (to stay and to go). The meatballs (from the happy hour menu) was a delightful treat and not too thick. I did like their selection of house wines as well plus pork shumai. On their regular menu, I still think about the octopus I had tried once. It is one of the more expensive items in the tapas section but definitely a must get. I also think the hirata bun is a definite great choice as something quick for takeaway or as an appetizer. One thing to note is that the menu on their website is not up to date with the menu you would have in the restaurant. The order online option is more current. If you only rely on the website menu, you would miss items such as the Spanish spaghetti which I like (not pictured cause i ordered it to go).Overall, this is cute spot for drinks with friends or a date especially to share items. It is reliable.

Our intention was to grab a light dinner and do some bar hopping on our way to a show at Kings Theater. We passed by several potential spots along Cortelyou, but this place caught my eye and we doubled back to check it out. Very nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. Prices were pretty reasonable too. We ordered the meat and cheese plate and a tuna app with avocado and lime juice. Both were great. After our meal we decided to just stick around for drinks and we invited a local friend to come join us. At this point, more patrons were arriving and we decided to give up our table and move to the bar. The bartender rewarded us with a round of infused tequila shots that were just delicious. Overall, great experience here. I'll definitely return when I'm in the neighborhood again.

Stopped in for a gow and app. Everything was perfect. Love some tapas and ramen. Great playlist. Sunny corner on a balmy 53 degree day in NY