Welcome to Cafe Salamanca
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79-05 Northern Blvd Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Hotline: (718) 458-2446
Welcome to Cafe Salamanca, a hidden gem in Queens offering authentic Spanish cuisine. Located at 79-05 Northern Blvd in Jackson Heights, NY, this family-owned and operated restaurant is a must-try for anyone looking for a taste of Spain.
With a menu full of traditional Spanish dishes like Pulpo a La Gallega, Calamares, Spanish Chorizos, and Paella Valenciana, Cafe Salamanca offers a culinary experience that will transport you to the streets of Spain. The carefully curated dinner menu features a variety of options for every palate, from seafood lovers to meat enthusiasts.
What sets Cafe Salamanca apart is not just the delicious food but also the exceptional service. Customers praise the staff for their kindness, humor, and knowledge about the dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Whether you're dining solo, with a special someone, or in a larger group, Cafe Salamanca provides a cozy and inviting ambiance perfect for any occasion. And with amenities like outdoor seating, full bar, and Wi-Fi, this restaurant caters to a wide range of preferences.
From the savory Boquerones to the delectable Tres Leches dessert, every dish at Cafe Salamanca is prepared with passion and authenticity. Don't miss out on this culinary journey through Spain right in the heart of Queens!
The food is delicious no matter what you order. The service is amazing, they are kind, humorous and very knowledgeable about the food. It really makes the dining experience that much better. The over all ambiance is great. I truly recommend giving this place a try, you will not regret it!
Absolutely the best paella marinera I have had in years. Service outstanding. Prices more than reasonable. Portions will stuff you. Make a reservation as they have a big following.
On a very rainy night Comfortable seat at the bar. Having one of the 3 special on their menu Very professional old school set up great staff of 2 that are always very friendly Mussel fresh and plenty the sole delicious with either a side of rice or broccoli I had the rice. And flan was the dessert It's a go to for a single person dinner romantic one with someone special or larger party's the place is very inviting once inside. Don't let the old outside fool you.
Wonderful lunch out for only $38. The fish was divine; it was stuffed a secret stuffing, with rice and cole slaw to share with your partner.The house salad with good, too, with olives and tomatoes. The restaurant is authentic, with nice waiter service and Spanish music! Try it. You won't be disappointed.
A hidden gem in Queens that is family owned and operated. Everything is delicious and amazing. Definitely recommend weekday dinner special
Ate here today for dinner after work on a cold, windy and rainy Tuesday night. This was my first time eating Spanish food. I had tried, chose, ordered and ate by starting off the bread with butter first, soup of the day next as an appetizer, then have paella valenciana as my main course and finally had flan for dessert. It was really good and delicious. The service there was really attentive and friendly that I didn't feel rushed about what to choose and pick for the first time. The ambiance of the restaurant was really quiet. I couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :)
Good Spain food, better than anything we have locally. Took the trip to Jackson Heights on a Thursday for dinner with a few guys. Service is incredible+++, restaurant is nice inside. Prices are good. Parking stinks, but I think there is a public lot right down Northern Blvd. Started with: - tapas of filet mignon bites (more like two thin slices of filet in a delicious mushroom/pepper sauce) - garlic shrimp - very good - soups, incredible garlic soup and tripe soup - baked clams Salamanca were ok, not crisped, but clams were cooked nicely - snails of the day were nice - chorizo Salamanca was very good, sliced thin and easy to share - octopus was the hands-down winner, melt-in-your-mouth served on a wooden plate - Paella Valenciana, was ok, too soupy, but flavor profile was on - bone in chicken was delicious - stuffed lobster was really good - they are little guys, about a pound - sides of potatoes were maybe once crisped, but maybe kept under a dome as they were a little soggy at the table Guys said the house made sangria was good. For desert, the tres leches was the winner, the the cake was ok, the flan not so much - too much caramelization perhaps?
Arrived here as a group of three on a Wednesday evening without any reservation. Thankfully no wait to get a table inside (no outdoor seating to speak of) as we settled in towards the back. Lots of things to try here between the three of us: Trio of Mussels (free) - served with a tangy tomato sauce that got the appetite going Warm Bread/Butter (free) - a large basket of soft bread that was hard to not dip into the various other dishes Datiles con Bacon ($8) - basic bacon wrapped dates, good flavor and not overcooked Pulpo ($16) - a large portion of grilled octopus in a vinaigrette, a bit chewy but good flavor overall Cod Croquettes ($10) - about ten pieces of lightly fried potato/cod mashups. Only a hint of cod in the dish and could have used a better texture balance Boquerones ($8) - a small plate of skinned anchovies swimming in garlic and vinegar. Good flavor here and the saltiness is offset by the garlic Sangria ($27) - large pitcher filled with fruit and red wine; more sweet than strong I believe I missed some items we ordered from the above but those stood out the most. Service here is helpful as they took time explaining dishes and remade a couple that fell flat. Definitely a spot for a gathering if in the neighborhood.
We had a lunch for our staff here recently. The place is clean and spacious. The staff was very nice. I ordered the skirt steak medium and got a sirloin well done. I plugged through. Was asked about options for sides. I chose potatoes. They were potato chips. That was a plot twist. The calamari was good. The sauce was better. People in the group liked the paella and everyone who had lobster seemed happy. Coffee tasted like coffee. I was conflicted about how many stars as I think the very large group affected the kitchen some and the wait staff was great as were the appetizers. I erred on the higher side because of those factors. People in the group had snails and we're happy with that choice.