The Secret Garden is open — string lights, open sky, private parties welcome.

Fernando Botero's painting Tablao Flamenco — voluptuous figures dancing and playing guitar in warm reds and ochres

José Luis Mediterranean Cuisine

Paella, pasta and Mediterranean plates in the East Village — served in the dining room or out in our string-lit Secret Garden.

186 Avenue B, New York (646) 707-0746

Fernando Botero, Tablao Flamenco

  • Mediterranean & Spanish kitchen
  • 186 Avenue B, East Village
  • String-lit Secret Garden patio

Signature Selections

Try one of our signature selections and see what everyone's talking about

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    Paella Negra 1pp

    Squid Ink Saffron Rice, Calamari, Shrimps, Mussels, Clams.

    Add to order
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    Pasta Papardelle

    House pappardelle, made to order.

    Add to order
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    Burrata Caprese

    Fresh Burrata Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Sweet Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Add to order
  • [PHOTO NEEDED — Paella Mista, in the pan, overhead]

    Paella Mista 1pp

    Saffron Rice, Paprika, Chicken, Spanish Chorizo, Peas, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Shrimps

    Add to order
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Overhead view of the José Luis Secret Garden patio with white chairs, tables and string lights

Visit Our Secret Garden

A hidden courtyard behind the dining room: white chairs, open sky and string lights strung overhead. It's our favourite table in the house — and the room we hand over for private parties.

Book the garden

The Secret Garden, 186 Avenue B. [Existing still is low-res — worth a reshoot.]

[BRAND VIDEO — supply file or YouTube embed URL; poster shown is the real Secret Garden still. Original credited "Diego Correa".]

Private Events

Host your night with us. Tell us the date and the headcount and we'll take it from there.

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Location & Hours

José Luis Restaurant

186 Avenue B
New York, New York 10009

(646) 707-0746
[email protected]

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