New York City’s Mexican food ambassador since 1959. White stucco walls, wooden beamed ceiling, a warm atmosphere and gracious service compliment our traditional and contemporary Mexican culinary offerings. Fresh juice Margaritas,
delicious sangria and an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal just make things perfect for your visit. The ideal place for lunch, Happy hour or diner. Our cellar room, La Cueva, accommodates private parties 6 days a week. Step back into a different era and take a break from the hassle and bustle of the city in this Mexican oasis . Hasta pronto!
Intimate, old-school Mexican restaurant, open since 1959, offering traditional cuisine & margaritas. Based on 492 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
325 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 679-6812
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Hours
| Tuesday |
12–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
12–10 PM |
| Thursday |
12–10 PM |
| Friday |
12–11 PM |
| Saturday |
12–11 PM |
| Sunday |
2–10 PM |
| Monday |
Closed |
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Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Michael Lehrman
Old fashioned Mexican restaurant in midtown east. Place has been there forever and retains it’s old new york charm without feeling dusty or dated. Excellent salsa that’s actually served warm which is a departure from the typical tex mex places in nyc. Chile rellenos was delicious. Very good guacamole. Great margaritas. Almost feels like fine dining but still very casual and authentic. I love a restaurant that’s managed to survive the nyc restaurant wars and is actually older than I am! .
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Amanda Wang
I can see the history of this place but its very dark inside almost feel like a cave. But the ambience was nice and things were still bright enough with the tiny lights on ceiling.
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Sydney B.
The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the food is really good. I like their shrimp fajitas and margaritas. Also they serve complimentary chips and salsa – the salsa is warm and very good. The menu is definitely on the pricier side, especially if comparing to other Mexican restaurants. Despite that I definitely recommend this place!
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James O’Brien
Nice Mexican restaurant with old school vibes. Some of the clientele was rude but you can’t fault the restaurant for that.
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Denby Liu
This was one of those great finds of a restaurant we didn’t realise was so close to where we live. Been here several times now and the food has been consistently excellent.
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Hector Sandoval
Asked our waiter for a drink show him ingredients he did not bother to ask the bartender to make it happen for me. Simple I did not got my drink. The rest of the service was fine.
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Jasmine Von Rock
Beautiful and cozy!!! The food is very authentic and beyond delicious. The margarita is absolutely amazing and probably my favorite in NYC. The service was quick and the staff is very friendly. A good option if you’re dining alone or gathering with a group of friends.
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Meredith Meissgeier
I make sure to stop here for dinner every time I’m in town. My grandfather has been coming since the 1960’s and we love keeping the tradition alive. The menu is always fresh and original, portions are great, and the drinks are delicious.
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Rod & Liz Merlo
Good service and quick. Did not like the fact that it was little too dark for my liking (lighting inside the place). The food was OK, but not great. It did satisfy my Mexican food craving but definitely had better before.
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Richard Davies
Loved it. Great food, incredibly tasty with lots of subtle but strong flavours.
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