Xunta Tapas Bar

This place has outstanding tapas. My two favorites were the croquettes and the dates wrapped in bacon. The SPanish ham, of course, is not to be missed, and the olives stuffed with anchovies are a bizarely delicious combination! I was with a group of 10 and we got the area in the front and plenty of wine to make it a great time. They have long tables in the back for larger parties. I recommend coming early so you can get a good seat, and they also seem to turn up the music volume later which would make it hard to have a conversation. more

Xunta certainly is fun, but it comes at a physical price. While they have a fun atmosphere, with tv's throughout, and make a mean sangria, it is virtually impossible to enjoy their extensive menu of tapas. If you are a small table, you're seated on stools hovering over a cocktail table, trying to make sure you don't dump your food into your lap. If you're with a larger group, you score a marginally more comfortable picnic table, which is nice if you like that "back in summer camp" feeling. Like I said, the sangria is good but I'm not sure about the food, as I'm usually too uncomfortable to notice anything about it. I recall croquettes and cheese plate being good, but could not enjoy them thoroughly for the pain associated with it. more

You will find a huge selection of tapas at this crowded, loud, vibrant East Village bar. The tapas were savory but I was still hungry after sharing a couple of orders. The seating was uncomfortable and cramped (tables are in the shape of wooden barrels). Just enjoy the tapas and move onto the next bar. more