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Joining cultures since1971

Despaña Brand Foods is a multifaceted corporation that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a demanding diverse marketplace.
We remain true to our mission of sourcing the best Spain has to offer for export. 86-17 Northern Boulevard has been our home for 41 years. Our space was originally founded as a chorizo factory in 1971 and today this address is also where our administrative offices are located. This wholesale/ retail space is a destination for consumers longing to purchase authentic products from Spain at the best prices.

For many years we have been primarily servicing the foodservice industry but we have also gradually grown to make our specialty products more accessible to the general public. In 2006 we opened a retail food boutique and tapas café in SoHo NYC.
We love to be the bridge between two cultures and hope you will enjoy browsing through our website. Thank you for visiting Despaña, The Finest from Spain.

Press Resources

Here are some press contact resources, articles, videos y mas. Please, take a look.

Photo Gallery

If you are curious to see what we’ve been up to, take a look at our Despaña life in pictures.

Video Gallery

Despaña on camera and also some of our fans filming or taking note of our spaces and what we do for the love of Spain.

Despaña in the press

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The New York Times

The New York Times Less Gritty, More Gourmet, Sep 2012 (PDF) Don Bocarte Octopus, Dec 2010 35 Hungry and...

Antena3 Tv

Antena3 Tv Los neoyorquinos aprenden a cortar jamón en un exclusivo curso en el Soho, May 2012

Foods from Spain

Foods From Spain Despaña Brand Foods, Spain in Manhattan

Time Out New York

Time Out New York Switch Perfect, May 2008 Jew vs. pig, Dec 2007 Dry-cured Iberian pork loin, Nov 2006

Saveur

Saveur Spanish Comfort, Feb 2007

Living Martha Stewart

Living Martha Stewart Despaña, an excellent place to eat and shop, March 2009 The Recipes, July 2007 The...

New York Magazine

New York Magazine The Sweet,... Nov 2007 ...And the Pork Fiend, Nov 2006 Market-Driven, March 2006

SpainGourmeTour

SpainGourmeTour Find Spanish products near you, Spring 2008 Fine retailers, Spring 2007

Edible

Edible Fine Wine, Meet Design, Dec 2011 Choice Chorizo, Fall 2011 Despaña, a slice of Spain in SoHo, May...

Zagat

Zagat NYC Gourmet Shopping & Entertaining 2008

Departures

Departures Finding Authentic Spanish Food in New York, Feb 2009

The Food Section

The Food Section Bocadillos on Broome Street, Jan 2006

Daily News

Daily News Delectable for Dad, June 2007 Sandwich of the Week, August 2006

The Huffington Post

The Huffington Post Waiting for Godello: The New Wines of Spain, March 2012

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Bocadillos on Broome, May 2010

Goop

Goop The goop New York City Guide App designed for both iPhone and iPad.- City Guides By goop, December...

House & Garden

House & Garden Crowd-pleaser, Sept 2006

Cigar Aficionado

Cigar Aficionado Iberico Ham, June 2010

Elle

Elle España se come el mundo entero, May 2008

Opera News

Opera News Spain, May 2006

Expansión

Expansión Cortar jamón, la última pasión neoyorkina, May 2012

Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirits Cabo de Peñas Cockles, Fall 2007

Food & Wine

Food & Wine Where I’m coming from, Sept 2006

Greenwich

Greenwich Iberian Specialties for the Home Cook, Oct 2007

04

04 City Guide, April 2007

Details

Details Indulgences, Nov 2006

GrubStreet NY

GrubStreet NY Where to Get Summer's Best Grillables, Jun 2012

Used York City

Used York City Despaña: A Love Letter From Spain To NYC, Jul 2012

Inside NY

Inside NY Little Bites and Bigger Munches: A Spanish Dining Experience at Despaña, Jul 2012

Vogue

Vogue Treasure from Spain, Dec 2012

Cnn

CNN America's 11 new sandwich heroes, March 2013

Yelp Reviews

This is my favorite food spot after a soho shopping trip! I always feel like I took a mini culinary trip to Spain when I step into Despana. Everything is delightful here. You can't go wrong.

Jess C. 2/5/2012 Read more

The combination of the serrano ham and the creamy goat cheese provided carnal pleasure for my mouth.

Alexander K. 12/22/2011 Read more

With lots of lots savory items to sample like cheese, salami, chorizo, dips and olive oil, you can't help but purchase something, and the impressive array of products create an inviting environment worthy of more than a quick look. There's no room for disappointment or regret.

Mona L. 12/3/2011 Read more

Everything here is amazing, this is the place to go and have spanish delicatessen or buy the best ingredients to make the best paella! Highly recommended!

Daniel K. 2/15/2012 Read more

Their counter o' pork has some real treats: the morcilla (blood sausage) and lomo embuchado (cured pork loin) are among the best I've had in NYC,...and they slice their Iberico by hand.

Seth G. 1/13/2012 Read more

Truly amazing! Feels & taste like your back in Spain.

Danny A. 1/29/2012 Read more

Everything here is delicious, made properly and is such high quality. I absolutely love that I can pop in here for a snack anytime. Their gazpacho is summer is like other-worldly-seriously awesome.

Jerry B. 1/20/2012 Read more

Their selection of canned and jarred seafood is incomparable in the city - high-quality brands that are above and beyond what you'll find elsewhere, and at very reasonable prices for said quality.

Seth G. 1/13/2012 Read more

Nestled in between Soho, Despana is a hidden treasure. Try any of their food, but the sandwiches, flan, and various chorizo are heavenly.

Geoffrey B. 10/1/2011 Read more

The tradicional with manchego and jamon serrano is out of this world and loved all the meat samples and oodles of cheese and olive oil that were out to try. This place totally transports me back to Spain which I totally love and the staff is super friendly!!

Rebecca A. 10/3/2011 Read more

Oh my goodness, these sandwiches were just delicious. The bread was perfectly sort of hard on the outside and chewy and amazing.

Kelly O. 11/30/2011 Read more

What can I say about a place fills my stomach with the deliciousness that I have not had since living in Madrid or traveling to San Sebastian? All of the pintxos I have had are superb.

Patrick M. 9/9/2011 Read more

ADORE this place...makes me feel like I'm really back in Spain,...It's perfect for a casual lunch or dinner and all the delicious looking goodies will inspire your next dinner or cocktail party. I would bring a buddy so you can share one of every item in that wonderful tapas display.

eeeeestar t. 6/8/2011 Read more

This place is so amazing. They have just about everything I could ever want to purchase for cooking up spanish foods. Chorizo, Jamon, Pulpo, olive oil, etc... They also have a great selection of small lunch plates to eat which are also amazing. Definitely worth going to!

ramon u. 11/23/2011 Read more

The serrano ham (aged 15 months) melts in your mouth. Cured to perfection and excellent in a bocadillo. I also thoroughly enjoyed the Manchego Joven cheese. Light and mild, just the way I like it. Throw in a handful of Marcona almonds and a glass of Tempranillo and I am in paradiso.

Vivian H. 3/15/2011 Read more

I try something new most every time I go, but my stand out favorite is the El Quijote, a pork and manchengo cheese sandwich with some sort of quince spread that nails the savory/sweet flavor profile.

Maddie O. 6/16/2011 Read more

…the place has brought back some great food memories when I was in Malaga and Seville. It's probably one the best bocadillos I have eaten since I left Spain. The meat was really juicy and flavorful, almost better than the Morcilla I had in Malaga. I believe I have eaten some of the tastiest Spanish food in New York so far. I love Spain. I love New York. I really liked eating at this place.

Ambrose C. 1/11/2011 Read more

Despana's sandwiches consistently bring me to my knees. Thinking about them now, my mouth is watering. And make sure to get your sandwich to-go so you don't feel self-conscious about the o-face you will undoubtedly make upon biting into it. You will. You will! Don't fight it.

Bianca C. 3/7/2011 Read more

I am officially in love. This place is so cozy, clean and unique in its own ways. Very attentive staff, positive vibe, delicious dishes, relaxing ambiance-a little heaven in a middle of stormy soho.

eve a. 9/27/2011 Read more

The Sandwiches are superb, try the Chistorra Flauta, and the Catalan, and if you really want something special, the Butifarras sandwich. I can only find my favorite cheeses there. The only place I know of in the tri-state that carries Cabrales, a mixed milk blue with deep veins and a peppery flavor. Real cheese eaters cheese though. And the Chistorra sausage to go is a must. Great for a summer BBQ.

Sam N. 3/17/2011 Read more

Despana es delicioso! I adore Gazpacho. It was creamy, well-balanced, and delicioso, with the perfect amount of fresh tomato flavor. Volvere!

Amanda R. 4/7/2011 Read more

The goat cheese combined with the flavorful jamon serrano, plus the garlic spread, gave my palate and tongue an amazing sense of euphoria and bliss. I'm talking about the kind of really amazing euphoria and bliss that you get as if you just kissed the lips of a really gorgeous girl that you would want to hang out with quite often.

Ambrose C. 1/11/2011 Read more

This store is your go-to if you are missing Spain. Here you will find: Bocarones, Turrones, Aceite de Oliva, Acetunas, Jamon Iberico, Jamon Serrano, Quesos de Espana, Pate, Almendras Marcona, Chorizos,... How I miss you Spain. Thanks to Despana for helping me to relive some of those good memories.

Vivian H. 3/15/2011 Read more

Great place to grab a quick bite or put together a meal for later at home. One of NYC's newest treasures, there's no other store quite like them.

Seth G. 1/13/2012 Read more

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