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27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(2)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(9)
- neighborhood gem(9)
- fit for foodies(6)
- late-night find(5)
- vibrant bar scene(3)
- great for brunch(1)
El Cid Reviews List
Review 1 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great to return to El Cid
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have a personal attachment to this place from my days hanging out at the old El Cid on 15th street. This place, run by one of the guys who used to work there, has the identical menu of great tapas and paella. There the other night with friends, the owner sent over a bottle of Cava, saying it was nice to see faces from the old place. Very warm and inviting staff."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good Food, Bad Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had dinner at the restaurant on May 10. The food was, as always, very good, but the service was terrible. We had to ask for menus, had to ask for bread, and waited almost half an hour for our appetizer, followed within 5 minutes by our entrees. We had a voucher for the meal, so there was no additional amount owed for the food itself. However, our waiter took it upon himself to add on an almost 20% tip for himself, based on the pre-voucher cost of the meal. That plus the tax came to $20, which was clearly written and circled on the check. However, after I gave him my credit card, the handwritten $20 was changed to $26 , and that's the amount he put through on my card. He said it was a mistake, but I don't believe that for a minute."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary Lunch/Dinner
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/02/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We wanted something different and special for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and one of our family members highly recommended this restaurant. We don’t regret the decision because my wife loved all the tapas and the sangria."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Dehydrated
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food portions (if not paella) were very small. The paella was saltier than the Atlantic ocean and the service was slow and not very helpful. We won't be back."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 5 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and very good service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food and very good service."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
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Review 6 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had the Gambas al Ajillo
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the Gambas al Ajillo and the Paella Valenciana. Both were ok. The paella portion was generous. Service was attentive but a bit awkward."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
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Review 7 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service is above average,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service is above average, waiters are attentive, and the happy hour prices are attractive. Overall the food was ok, not as special as I had expected."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
El Cid is a very good restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"El Cid is a very good restaurant in Chelsea. Food is very well-prepared; service is attentive but not intrusive; prices are very affordable. It can get noisy when the bar is crowded and the television is playing, but on this occasion, the sound was low. I would definitely return."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The bar and bartender Jay
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The bar and bartender Jay were great. The food was so so. Not great. Not authentic in my opinion. Probably wouldn't go back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2002
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Review 11 for El Cid
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was cold and unimaginative.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was cold and unimaginative. Portions will very small. Would not return."
Dined on 01/15/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for El Cid
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
