Opened in 1970 by Jimmy Sanz Sr.—a Spanish-born restaurant entrepreneur who immigrated to NYC in 1959—and now run by his son, Jimmy Sanz Jr., Tio Pepe is a storied West Village restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. With a thoughtfully curated menu featuring time-honored classics and a stellar bar program offering Spanish beer, wine and seasonally-driven cocktails, Tio Pepe has become a beloved institution in New York City’s ever-changing culinary landscape.