Manchego 1502 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

"Stopped in here because the kitchen was open later than average for the neighborhood. Atmosphere and staff were pleasant enough, not too loud but steady buzz. Drinks were pretty good - we had a glass of wine and a Mezcal Mule, the latter of which was flavorful and not too watered down. The food, unfortunately, was not great. We got the asparagus (just regular asparagus with a smidge of orange romesco sauce), patatas bravas (cooked okay, but drenched in ketchup and mayo), pan con tomate (just two pieces, underseasoned), mussels (best dish we had, spicy flavorful broth, cooked properly), and the skirt steak (overcooked, mushy, tasted like dog food marinated in ketchup, although the fries were good)."

"I’ve been here about 5 times. The food is okay, my friend enjoys the cuisine much more than I. The place itself is really nice, nicely lit and interesting decor. I did have an unfavorable encounter the last time I was there. The waitress stood by as the card was inserted and then demanded that we leave at least 18% tip. However she did not say that to any of the other customers who had left before. Haven’t been back since then."

"Every dish full of flavor, romantic and interesting dining room!!! Will definitely come back"

"This should have been a five star review. Atmosphere is clean, friendly and relaxing. The cool lighting and tree branches overhead make for good ambiance. I sat at the bar and asked the bartender what drink he had just made for another person at the other end of the bar. He told me it was a Manchego sour which was very refreshing and hit the spot. I ordered the tosta de setas y queso which was amazing. The bread was grilled to perfection with melted Manchego and mushrooms. Loved it, the cheese, bread and mushrooms blend together nicely for an explosion of flavor. I then had the seared tuna salad which was also delicious. The only downside is that the mangos were not ripe. They were hard and unsweet. It took away from the overall tasty and satisfying dish. The tuna, quinoa, greens were all fantastic. Given the mangos were so prominent I deducted a star. Lastly, the bartender was wonderful and mixes a great cocktail. Overall, I loved it and look forward to coming back."

"I stopped by today for the first time for lunch. When I walked in, I immediately loved the ambiance in this place. The waitstaff is extremely friendly and attentive, and the food and cocktail that I ordered was fantastic. They have a very interesting food and drink menu, and the prices seem pretty reasonable. I will definitely return in the near future."