La Nacional Menu

La Nacional is a Spanish Tapas Bar located in New York offering a trendy, intimate, and upscale dining experience. With a menu filled with vegetarian options and a variety of dishes to choose from, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of tastes. Customers rave about the Negara paella with fresh seafood and perfectly cooked rice, along with crowd favorites like Croquetas, Patatas Bravas, and Manchego Mac and Cheese. The friendly and attentive staff enhance the overall dining experience, making it a great spot for group gatherings or a romantic night out. La Nacional's commitment to sustainability, with plastic-free packaging and reusable tableware, adds an extra layer of appeal. Whether you're a fan of Spanish cuisine or looking for a new dining experience, La Nacional is a must-try in the heart of New York City.

Classics

Croquetas Caseras

Daily made croquettes with mushroom, jamon serrano or a mix of both.

Pan Tumaca

Grilled country bread topped with a blend of tomato, garlic & olive oil. (add Jamon serrano)

Patatas Bravas

Crispy potatoes topped with mildly spicy brava souce & alioli

Gambas Al Ajillo

Jumbo shrimp, garlic & guindilla pepperin in extra virgin Andalusian olive oil

Tortilla De Patatas

Crispy potatoes topped with mildly spicy brava sauce & alioli

Aceitunas Encurtidas

Spanish olives picked & dressed in olive oil

Grapefruit & Greens

Fresh mixed salad with grapefruit, apple, roasted nuts, mushrooms & quince vinaigrette

Ensalada De Tomate

Three-variety tomato salad with arugula, toasted nuts & slightly chilled almond-based vinaigrette.

Salads

La Nacional Originals

Grilled Vegetables

Grilled vegetables with Jamon Serrano or vegan

Empanadas

Patties with fresh mediterranean flavors: spinach, aged cheese, shallots & basil

Chorizo Burger

Made with a unique blend of beef & iberico chorizo. Topped with Manchego cheese, greens, tomato & onions on a brioche bun

Tabla Mixta

Chef's selection of Spanish cured meats & cheeses

Quesos & Embutidos

Seafood

Calamares Fritos

Lightly fied calamari with tri-coloured alioli sauces

Boquerones Marinados

White anchovies & arbequina olives marinated with orange peel & garnised with vermouth gelatin cubes

Bacalao Con Pisto

Slow cooked Northern Atlantic cod with a vegetable medley

Pulpo A La Plancha

Grilled octopus served on a bed of potato creme, ''cames'' souce & crispy parsnip chips

Arroz Con Secreto

Porcini mushrooms and Secreto Iberico - a most prized cut of Iberian pork

Arroz De Lobster

Lobster & rice share the spotlight in this traditional Valencian dish. Served with asparragus & an herb alioli

Arroz Negro Con Pulpo

A traditional cut of grilled octopus with black rice. Served with a chef special avocado cilantro alioli

Rice dishes

Meat

Pollo Al Ajillo

A large skillet of garlic chicken in a white wine mushroom sauce. The ultimate Spanish confort food

Striploin Steak

A generous oz. prime cut on a bed of potatoes, onions & a delicious side of tangy green Canarian Mojo sauce

Marisco

Shripm, mussels & calamari

Paellas & Fideuas

Desserts

Volcan

Warm chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream & fresh berries

Flan Tradicional

Spanish flan, biscuit custard, caramel ice cream & berries

Tarta De Limon

Deconstructed lemon pie with meringue, crumble & freshly made blueberry ice cream

Churos Con Chocolate

Churros with semisweet chocolate & vanilla twist