Living in Spain for a year has turned me into quite the Spanish tapas snob but I must say that Pipa went beyond my expectations. I was expecting a trendy, loud restaurant with watered down sangria and sub-par tapas. While the Sangria was a bit weak, the tapas were really tasty and more authentic than most ?spanish? restaurants in Manhattan. With some of the best tapas I have had in NYC, and a bill that does not put a dent in your wallet, I will be happy to return to Pipa.
Pros: Tapas, ambiance, fun
Cons: crowded, watery sangria
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