Tiny Tapas and Bites

Spanish tapas rarely sit still in Washington Heights. Down a quick block from the 1-train stop, Tiny Tapas and Bites serves stovetop bites best shared one dish at a time. Waterfront eateries sometimes overcrowd the menu—Tiny opts to keep a handful of skewers, croquetas, and mini paellas turning fresh. Walk past the bodegas on 214th; after the fifth brownstone you’ll spot a brick doorway just opposite a small park.

At 501 W 214th St New York, NY 10034 this no-reservation table stands ready when your crew suddenly craves garlic shrimp. On weekday nights the stools fill fast; late risers claim the sidewalk line after the subway lets out. Roll the dice on whatever’s coming off the griddle, grab one of the mismatched plates, and you’ve eaten better by ninth street. For the most current directions, check the map and then weave in a phone call—(646) 649-3620—to lock in your own small bite of the block.