Lobster: Francisco's Centro Vasco or El Quijote?

[tatiana_nyc]

Looking for a venue to have a festive seafood dinnerfor a party of four this Friday. I have heard great things about Francisco's Centro Vasco and El Quijote, both on W 23rd Street.

Would you recommend one over the other (or neither)? Why?

[Gossomer]

Franciscos and El Quijote have the same owner. The food should theoretically be about the same. But in my experience for lobster Franciscos is the place to go. But I would only go for lobster. The rest of the food will not be memorable.

[Burnzes]

I live across the street from Francisco's. I dont care for either place, but Franciso's has better food. I left El Quijote several times feeling ill like i just digested a pound of butter

[erica]

I did not have the lobster when I ate at El Quijote last winter. But I had one of the seafood dishes. I went with 5 other people and we agreed that this ws the WORST meal we had had in a very long time. It does have a reputation for lobster at a good price so perhaps yu will have better luck if you stick to that.