La Candela Española

Went there tonight to celebrate my dear friends birthday. I wanted to treat her to a place near her house and where neither she or I have ever been OMGGGG The food was PHENOMENAL From start to finish The service was impeccable Nothing that we ate was underseasoned or over salted. The only reason why I gave 3 stars for the atmosphere was that the chairs (for me) were VERY uncomfortable Im 5'10 and the chairs were wooden with no cushion and (for me) they were low to the ground. Will definitely be giving them my business again .Thank you La Candela Espanola for a wonderful Friday night ****11/9/2025**** Ordered delivery from them tonight OMGGGGG I ordered the broiled filet of sole stuffed with crabmeat which came with their delish salad, spanish potatoes (think a little thicker than a potato chip), and spanish rice I also ordered their homemade torilla chips. They also sent bread LAWD HAVE MERCY SO MUCH FOOD. It was DELISH Im saving the bread, tortilla chips, and the potatoes for my dinner tomorrow. One of the few restaurants when you spend the $50+ dollars, its enough for 2 days

We have been coming to La Candela for over 20 years! Love the food , Sangria is delicious and the staff is great! Very cozy atmosphere.

The restaurant was easy to find coming from NJ. The bar was very intimate & allowed the 6 of us to enjoy some very nice drinks and banter before dinner. The appetizers were outstanding and the service was spot-on timely. As soon as one plate was empty it was quietly removed from the table. The water glasses never got empty, as the servers were on top of everything. All 6 entrees came out at the same time & were great. I had the paella and it was absolutely fantastic. No chance was I going to finish the dish with so much seafood & Spanish rice, finished with the best seafood broth. Just as desserts were served we were joined by the owner, Joe. What a friendly & enjoyable person. We spent the next 30 minutes talking about our food, family & great memories. La Candela Espanola should be on your “Bucket-List”. You can thank me later.

The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. It’s my perfect choice. The staff was extremely friendly and the food was very fresh and well prepared. We enjoyed ourselves greatly as it was our first time here have lived in the area for many years, but never really got to this restaurant. The ingredients were all fresh and the dishes were 100% freshly made and not frozen. They have an extensive menu from Spanish to Mexican cuisines and a few Italian type dishes as well.

I've been eating this food my whole life, staring at El Charro in the Village. If you don't know the origin, ask Joe the owner some night! Best dip, best salad dressing, best paella, mariscada, and the Mexican combo dishes... perfecto!

La Candela is a Staten Island gem for Spanish and Mexican food. The portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh and flavorful. We ordered and I highly recommend the Paella Valenciana (for two), the Filet Mignon 10oz, and the Skirt Steak Castillo. Their Sangria is also a must-try. My husband and I always order a pitcher when we go there. This place is a solid choice for a satisfying meal with great taste. We love the owner Joe and the bartender Frank. They are awesome! FYI the Paella Valenciana showed in my pictures is split for 2 people already. If you order solo it will be served in a pot.