2 spanish tapas rooms worth the trip across United States, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United States.
Casa Mono ★ 4.5 · New York City
gramercy · 52 Irving Pl., New York, NY 10003
Andy Nusser and Mario Batali's Gramercy tapas counter in New York City has held a Michelin star since 2009. Andalusian small plates, deep Spanish wine list.
Tip: Counter seats are easier than the dining room. The next-door Bar Jamon takes walk-ins for the same kitchen.
Jaleo ★ 4.4 · Washington DC
penn-quarter · 480 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Jaleo in Washington DC is Jose Andres's 7th Street Spanish tapas room, the kitchen that opened ThinkFoodGroup in 1993 and codified DC's modern small-plates dining template.
Tip: Lunch is the easier reservation; the sherry list runs deep into Manzanilla pasada that the bartenders will pour by the glass.