Mercado Little Spain is a Spanish food hall at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City, with counters, bars and restaurants devoted to food from across Spain. Come hungry and make a meal of small plates, or settle in for paella or seafood. You’ll find familiar picks such as patatas bravas and churros alongside regional pastries, Spanish wines and pantry goods. Murals, colorful decor and lively music set the scene. With so many counters to choose from, it works well for a group with different appetites.
A Spanish food hall at Hudson Yards
Mercado Little Spain brings several Spanish food counters, bars and restaurants together at 10 Hudson Yards. Chef José Andrés developed the project with Albert and Ferran Adrià. The counters draw on foods from different parts of Spain, so you can pick up a quick bite, share several small plates or sit down for a fuller meal.
The layout is arranged around food stalls and dining areas. La Barra focuses on tapas, while Leña serves paella and Mar centers on seafood. Spanish Diner is another sit-down option. Kiosks sell snacks and sweets, and a small market carries Spanish groceries and pantry products. This range makes it easier for a group to order at its own pace, though the busy hall can make finding a place to eat harder during peak periods.
What to order
For a tapas crawl, start with patatas bravas, tortilla española or a croqueta, then add gambas al ajillo, the garlic shrimp served in oil. Bread is handy for the sauce. La Barra’s menu draws on regional tapas, so you can make a meal by choosing a few plates to share.
For something more substantial, look to the paella at Leña or seafood at Mar. The counters also serve Spanish staples such as jamón, empanadas and bocatas. If you’re visiting with a group, choosing dishes from different stalls gives everyone a chance to try more than one style of cooking.
Save space for dessert. The churro counter serves the fried pastries with chocolate sauce, while Pasteles specializes in sweets from different Spanish regions. Its selection has included xuixo, a cream-filled, sugar-coated pastry associated with Catalonia, and Mallorcan ensaïmada, a sweet brioche-style pastry. The menu can make a quick coffee stop turn into a longer browse.
How to plan your stop
Mercado Little Spain is on the street level of Hudson Yards, near the High Line and the Vessel. An entrance beneath the High Line at 10 Hudson Yards can make it convenient to add the market to a visit in the area. If you’re walking from elsewhere in Manhattan, check your route before setting out; the approach can be less straightforward than expected.
The counters suit a casual visit, while the restaurants give you the option of table service. You can mix the two: pick up a snack first, then sit down for a meal. The hall’s lively music, colorful decor and Spanish-themed murals add to the sense of moving between different food stalls. Expect more competition for seating when it is busy, and consider ordering from a few counters before settling in.
FAQ
Where is Mercado Little Spain?
It is at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City, near the High Line and the Vessel.
What should I eat at Mercado Little Spain?
Try tapas such as patatas bravas or croquetas, seafood dishes, paella, and churros with chocolate sauce. Pasteles has regional Spanish pastries, including xuixo.
Are there sit-down restaurants at Mercado Little Spain?
Yes. The market includes La Barra, Leña, Mar and Spanish Diner, alongside food counters and kiosks.
Can you buy Spanish groceries there?
Yes. A small market sells Spanish groceries and pantry products.
