Meson Español: A Must-Visit Spanish Tapas Bar in West New York

We celebrated my mother's birthday at Meson Español, and the service, atmosphere, and food were excellent. Our server, Dennis, provided us with exceptional customer service and serenaded my mother with an opera-style "Happy Birthday" song, creating a truly special experience! Thank you all for taking care of our family.

Just had a perfectly cooked Rib Eye in a very comfortable atmosphere. Meson is the Absolute standard in the area for a traditional Spanish steakhouse. Been coming here for years. The restaurant is run like a clock, HQ fish and meat and the staff is highly professional. Well run establishment.

Excellent place. Great food, friendly staff, I am definitely going back to eat there again.

We recently held a family reunion at El Mesón Español, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, taking the time to explain the menu and answer all of our questions. The food was outstanding—every dish was cooked to perfection. We especially enjoyed the paella, oxtail, veal, and ribs—each one full of rich, authentic. Highly recommended!

Absolutely phenomenal! The service was friendly and professional, the atmosphere was very calming but elegant. The staff were impressive and the food made my picky Italian boyfriend speechless. Finally finding quality mixed with quantity and professionalism was welcomed.

I have not been here in many years, but I’m glad to say it is as good as it has always been. Nothing has changed from the wonderful service of a wait staff where some have been there 25 or more years. Shrimp in garlic has that awesome flavor where you soak up every drop of that delicious garlic oil with the fresh bread in the basket. Pulpo a Gallego was the best this Foodie ever had, perfectly salted and cooked oh so tender. Food still served super HOT in the caldero pots in the traditional way table side. Shellfish shells promptly carted away from the table as you are eating and delicious sangria (not half filled with ice like other places) refilled promptly. Mariscada was perfectly cooked from lobster tail to tender calamari. Beef short rib was tasty and too huge to finish. Topped off with a cappuccino and a “little Beers” after dinner shot….priceless. Will make the long trip and come more often. Prices are high, but well worth it.

Amazing service. Food was great. From the appitizers to main dishes to side dishes and desserts..... really good. Drinks from the bar were great as well. Nice inside as well. Prices are great. Cant wait to go back.

Always delicious moist rice with the seafood paella pictured. The garlic chicken was tasty and cooked perfectly. It was not dry. Someone at the next table was having a huge meaty lobster which I'll have next time. You can have homemade chips which are not greasy or burnt. They have a nice veggie platter too.