I have visited Avenida a few times throughout the year and I love that it's a chill rooftop near a central transportation hub. Every time I've stopped by was the watch a game, and this time it was no different. It does get super busy during games, so be sure to make a reservation. The rooftop area is such a vibe and we were lucky to be waitlisted and eventually get a table for a party of 4.   They have margaritas on tap (so cool) which I think are pretty run of the mill and tasty. I also opted to get their wings which I absolutely demolished. This place hits all its marks pretty well and I would definitely recommend checking it out the next time you're trying to watch a game! read more

Lovely space with outdoor seating conveniently located near Penn Station. This was my first time here. Party of 2, my cousin had heard it was good for drinks, and chose it because he wanted somewhere close to Penn. I don't know if he reserved ahead of time, as he was there and seated before I arrived. It was busy but not as busy as it probably would be in warmer temps. It's a really nice space. First you go to the host stand at the outdoors, then they direct you either outside, inside, or upstairs. Unfortunately we arrived after happy hour ended. My margarita was delicious, as were the chips and guac and our tacos. Service was pretty good, didn't have to wait terribly long for drinks and food. I would love to check it out during nicer weather for outdoor seating. read more

Avenida - Happy hour sign - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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***3 1/2 stars*** Without even going inside this place, I could tell that an ideal experience probably centers around a few margaritas after work. I came DURING work at lunchtime this past Thursday and had a water, so keep in mind I didn't have some of their biggest selling points. That said, this was still perfectly fine as far as it goes. I work next door at Penn 1, so this is literally a 30 second walk for me. In warmer weather, the clientele seems to be a healthy mix of both tourists (which makes sense given its proximity to MSG/Penn Station) and office workers. There's a pleasant outdoor area that butts up against the plaza we use when it's not wall-to-wall brown piles of snow, but in late February it wasn't possible to take advantage of that. When I walked in, I made myself comfortable at the bar, which had a great lighting/window situation going on - felt like an atrium or greenhouse almost, though I imagine that's often contingent on the sun situation outside. This was a pretty no-frills situation. I ordered chicken quesadillas and requested they hold the sour cream. The food showed up in about 10 minutes or so, which I think is very reasonable - the restaurant overall seemed quiet and the bar was otherwise empty, so there wasn't an obvious reason for a wait time, but thankfully that was moot. As you can see from the attached, it was a large portion and had solid presentation value. I ate two of the quesadillas while I was there, took the last two to go, and may have accidentally consumed a third as a late afternoon snack. Not bad; the cheese was a little rubbery and the chicken a bit dry; nothing egregious, but the accompanying chipotle sauce was definitely needed. The tortilla itself was arguably the high point here - nice and crisp, and had a little seasoning to it. The service was decent. Again, turnaround time was very good, and the bartender/waitress (Diana, I believe) was hospitable and pleasant. When the bill came, it included an edgy postcard that I'm 100% utilizing in the future, my concerns about the USPS notwithstanding. She also handed me a card with a QR code to write a review, not knowing she was in the presence of someone who literally does that at every opportunity. This type of overture can kind of play both ways - I don't like situations where someone is not-so-subtly urging me to shoot them a positive review - but I thought this struck the right balance where she was just giving me the forum to send some feedback. Noted and done. I'd come back, especially given how conveniently located it is for me on the weekdays. But it's probably an overall better experience if I wait for the end of the workday. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious, and the music and atmosphere create a great vibe. Service can be a bit hit-or-miss during busy brunch hours due to the crowds, but the staff are friendly, helpful, and do their best to accommodate guests. read more

Avenida - -Crispy Chipolte Chicken Sandwich - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Rooftop with great vibes right outside MSG. Felt good in the sun with a nice breeze and a fire quesadilla that was thick asf. Guac and chipotle sauce were great alongside it. read more

Avenida - -Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place was an absolute godsend after a concert at MSG! We had driven from out of state, and hadn't eaten pretty much all day. We weren't expecting to find a sit-down restaurant open at 11pm on a Monday, within walking distance from MSG, with delicious food AND drinks! This checked every single box! Service was great, the space was clean and open, and it was surprisingly quiet inside despite the hustle and bustle of thousands of people right outside. The birria tacos were perfect, better than most I've had before! The chicken quesadilla was also perfect, and a sizable portion too. Their frozen margaritas were EVEN more perfect if you can believe it. My favorite was the mango frozen margarita. I will definitely come back here after concerts at MSG! read more

Avenida - -Birria Tacos --Chicken Quesadilla --Chicken Tinga Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place is nearby where I work and decided to check them out for their happy hour specials which is M-F 11AM to 6PM. We started out with drinks and our waiter recommended the mango margarita which turned out to be really good. My friend got Modelo. For food we got the wings and tacos. Wings were really good but not spicy at all and the tacos were ok. For happy hour prices it is a bit higher than other places and apparently if you sit at the rooftop there's a fee for it. Service was prompt and food came out fresh and hot. Not a bad spot to grab a quick bit if in the area. read more

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Solid lunch experience. Visited for a second time with my coworkers because it's close to our job. Love that they have a long happy hour. It's from mon-fri 11am-6pm! I believe my sangria was on that menu and it was delicious. Pretty strong too. We got the guacamole and salsa with chips to start and that was flavorful. I preferred the guac over the 2. I tried the chicken quesadillas for my meal and it was good. Not the best I've had or the most authentic but filled me up. We all enjoyed our food. It's a good spot to stop in. read more

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We didn't have a reservation but they were able to accommodate a party of 6 on a Saturday night. We sat inside, but they do have a rooftop but it was too cold to sit out there. They have heating lamps but they didn't work the best. Service was good, food was decent. We ordered the taco salad, the chicken quesadilla, chicken burrito, the fish tacos, and the steak tacos. The steak tacos were a really really small portion. The food flavor for everything was okay. We ordered the tres leche for dessert. The flavor was good but the cake itself was HARD. It tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge for a while. I don't know that I'd return here. Possibly. Drinks were good. Party of 6 our bill was $400. read more

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In the heart of the city, you want to be here. Came to dine before going to the movies and we were able to get our food and drinks within a great time and still had time to catch the previews. The service was practical, welcoming, and personal. Great spot for a heated NYC day, they have a rooftop as well with awesome views. read more

Stopped in here on a Sunday afternoon before heading back to our hotel. Even though it was a Sunday, the place was already packed and hopping. We chose to sit upstairs at the rooftop bar and only order drinks. They had a nice selection of cocktails, margaritas, mocktails, shots and beers. Service was friendly, but a little slow considering the large crowd. While we didn't order any food, everything I saw come out looked very good. This felt like a great place with a fun and energetic vibe. Great for friends to gather, relax and enjoy the view from above. read more

We came here midday for some appetizers and drinks. Our waitresses were extremely patient and nice. The food was pretty good. We got chips with salsa and guacamole, the wings and the calamari. I'm not a huge fan of calamari but the breading on this one was very good. We got drinks as well and overall, it was a great experience. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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A nice spot to chill, enjoy the views, and mellow out to Mexican music. Nice! There's plenty of seating for the whole gang. The staff were responsive. The food arrived at the table timely. Good vibes. The bathrooms are 3 flights downs, in the basement. read more

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I went to this place for my mom's birthday and we had a nice time. Since this was our first time trying, we decided to have the bottomless brunch. They have Margaritas, Pina Colada, Mimosa, Bloody Mary and such. For brunch, we decided to try their burger, breakfast burrito and a French toast. They all tasted good but the portion was little small. Also, their bottomless drinks were pretty strong. Since I'm not so strong, I could only have two drinks. I wouldn't recommend if you are like me lol if you love these drinks and you're strong, then I think you'll love this place! read more

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My partner and I had ordered Nachos and some other items listed without meat as she is vegetarian as well has a rare poultry allergy that makes it simply impossible to eat and digest meat. After being asked twice if we'd like the nachos without meat by the sweet waitress when they arrived all was fine until about 3/4s was eaten and suddenly out of nowhere my partner and I had taken bites of what was surprisingly shredded chicken. My partner then had to run to the bathroom and threw up everything that was eaten while I looked through the rest of what was left of the nachos and found a few more pieces thrown in. They had comped the nachos and had offered a complementary free drink but that doesn't make up for the quality of the food given. read more

Great place for happy hour - but make a reservation. We only had an hour to enjoy bc they booked a party and kicked us out of the section and closed us out but it was still a nice quick meal before a show. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with friends yesterday and I liked it. Great spot for after work drinks. Mexican food, more of a fun modern spot. I like the indoor and outdoor seating options. Great views of MSG and 1 Penn from outdoors seating area. Steps from Penn Station and great shopping area. The service was fine. Loved the enchiladas and quesadillas. A slight bougie vibe if that matters to you. Would go back. read more

Avenida - View of 1Penn from outdoors seating area. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely not. Made a reservation for 6 at 3pm on a Sunday and we were immediately sat which is nice. I understand switching shifts but we had 3 different servers within the 17 mins we were there. Immediately I was turned off by my water glass' rim being covered in lipstick. The glass was replaced but then we noticed the water carafes had hair in them. Those were replaced and our drinks came out. Two of the drinks dropped also had hair in the them. Disgusting. By this point we wanted to leave and tried to find any server to help us cancel our food order. Since it took so long, the food came out and they kept trying to place it down no matter how much we said no. Thankfully someone from the party was able to speak with someone and we left. I won't return. Seems WAY overhyped and from overhearing the table next to us and reading other reviews, they also don't care for dietary restrictions. Too much of a hassle for generic Mexican. read more

Avenida - Outside - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I have been here several times under different owners. First in a while. The service was timely, as we were on a time constraint which we expressed to server. Davie- made sure we got what we needed in good time. He was helpful and polite. It was lively and busking. Pretty packed on a Thursday evening. Did lit with cute decor. The wings, calamari and fries were good. Crunchiest fries I've had in a long time. Drinks were well made. Overall, I'd pop in again. Perfect for happy hour, after work drinks/ dinner. read more

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So many great things to say about this beautiful brunch spot! First for most, the waitress was super sweet & even the host was absolutely amazing! The host invited me to shots on her! The waitress knew the menu down to the tea which is a service of 10/10 because she knew exactly what she was talking about. Food, I ordered an avocado toast & my partner had ordered huevo ranchero. But it wasn't just any avocado toast or any huevo ranchero. The avocado toast had such good flavor to it with a little bit a lime in it. The bread was a pretty decent size with cherry tomatoes on the bread. It was also very soft. I had a little bit of salad on the plate which I loved. My partner had huevo ranchero, with a soft tortilla. The egg was cooked perfectly for the yolk to spread with the sauce of the ranchero. She also had some avocado & beans blended on the plate. It gave it an amazing touch to everything on the dish. Food was a 10/10!! Drinks we had mimosas of course, & spicy margaritas. It was too spicy, so didn't like but waitress said she would change it for me which was so sweet of her. Ambiance was such a vibe! They played great music, all different types of music. 10/10 - Avenida is a place to go to for brunch & vibes especially in the summer, it's right off penn station very easy to get to. Would I go here again? Definitely! read more

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Came here w my husband after an event up the block. The service was good but my husband was really disappointed with his chicken sandwich. The chicken was really thin and small. Nice ambiance looking over 34th street but definitely not worth the price for what we got. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I've been coming here since it was Lucy's, and Avenida continues to impress! I came during lunch and had such a great experience attentive and fast service, delicious drinks we had lemon drop tinis, and super tasty food (calamari and tacosss)The rooftop is a lovely bonus with great bartender service. Perfect spot to catch up with friends and enjoy a good vibe. This place never disappoints! read more

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Friend and I came for brunch on the rooftop and it was top tier! even though the weather wasn't that great we had such a fun time. The service was quick, very friendly, bartenders were efficient for the bottomless drinks. Music by the DJ was fire and the whole energy of the place was so fun highly recommend coming for brunch and staying for socializing and good times. Food was delish too! 10/10 read more

Avenida - Avocado toast - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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What a great time for brunch on Saturday, before we went to see the Knicks lose . The hostess was super sweet and was trying to accommodate our party of 6, fit up in the rooftop but it didn't workout so we sat downstairs. Our waitress was sweet and attentive; music was great; food was delicious and the unlimited drinks just kept on coming! Definitely a must "go to" place! read more

Avenida - Steak & Eggs - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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lively and upbeat restaurant. the food was good and i had the bottomless brunch with pina coladas, they had other options and you could mix and match their different bottomless drinks which was great. i had a smash burger with fries which i enjoyed a lot. they had a rooftop, indoor seating, and outside seating. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I came for a bottomless brunch birthday for 12 and 2 people didn't come, but they were ok with it. We were seated on the rooftop which was nice since it was the first warm day of spring! I loved how they had more than the quintessential bottomless brunch drinks (mimosas, bloody mary's) such as piña coladas and margs. It's $24.99 for the bottomless aspect and you pay for your entree so the pricing isn't bad. I got the avocado toast with poached egg (+$3) and to honest, I was shocked by how small the avocado toast was. It was smaller than the egg which filled up the majority of the plate and not filling at all. It was definitely the smallest avocado toast I've ever had and will probably ever have in my lifetime. However, the drinks were great, satisfyingly strong, and the staff came back frequently to ask if we wanted refills. I would definitely consider coming back but would not get the avocado toast. read more

Avenida - avocado toast - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Its a decent place, close to the subway. The interior is nice, and the olace had great vibes. That was the extent of what I liked. The food was really bland. We are vegetarian and the vegetarian options at this location were really lacking. They had like 4 items they could make vegetarian- Nachos, a taco salad, salsa and guac and some potato tacos. The taco needed some seasoning, they tasted like boiled potato slapped on a taco without salt or spice. The drinks were ok, we ordered a mango margarita and a spicy margarita, neither had anything special and tasted just ok. We also ordered a chocoflan which had way tooooo much whipped cream but I did like the chocolate cake flan combo it was interesting. The taco salad I could maybe eat again but I doubt I would fo to this place again. The staff is really good though they were very plesant and courteous. All my points go to the staff and their service. Without that for vegetarian food options itself I would give this place 1 star. read more

Avenida - Salsa and guac - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Came in on a Saturday and got a $12 "spicy" margarita. The only thing spicy was a Tajin rim. And it came out of a tap. Not fresh at all. No jalapeños. On top of that the bartender was rude (as in took forever to come over to me even though the place was half empty and pretty quiet, and then overcharged me and I had to point it out to them. Gave him a $20, got back $4 in change. Nah. Walked down the street and got a hand mixed margarita at another place for the same price. read more

Avenida - $12 "spicy" margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I've been here before but it's been years! They have a rooftop (very very loud), inside and patio seating. They also take reservations! I will say the roof was too loud and we decided to move seats and just sit outside on the patio. This was so nice. We liked the food and laid back service - they do not rush you out. Actually took us a bit to get the check... the location is supper close to MSG/ Penn station so that was also a plus! read more

Avenida - Burrito & Chicken sandwich - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

You cannot beat the bottomless brunch - pina coladas, mimosas, bloody mary, and margs included for 90 mins. Got the 'CHILAQUILES VERDES' this time. It was basically 2 eggs with tortilla chips covered in green sauce. This place you come for the VIBES and MUSIC and DRINKS, not the food tbh. It started pouring on the rooftop and the vibes CONTINUED. DJ was still popping off and the whole rooftop including staff was dancing and having so much fun in the rain. Second time back, and will definitely be back! read more

Avenida - CHILAQUILES VERDES - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Food is absolutely delicious We sat rooftop- amazing, cool out but there were heaters. Wonderful time with my 2 favorite humans- my sons. Our server was exceptionally attentive. read more

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Our experience here was great! Our server James was attentive and very helpful, always checking on us and making sure we have everything we need. Despite the restaurant being so busy, our food came out quickly and it was delicious. Inside was spacious. We would definitely came back to try more dishes. read more

Best brunch in town!! Our group visited this restaurant prior to an event and ordered the bottomless cocktails and they didn't disappoint. The servers were great and kept the margaritas coming. I got the brunch burger for my meal and it was good. The restaurant was a comfortable size and had nice outdoor spaces. I would definitely visit again in the future. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This is one of those "ohh look lets give this place a try" and that's what we did today (8.1.25) Walking towards the restaurant it was so nice from the outside patio, the inside dining area and the rooftop. To be honest, sometimes it can start from the host/hostess. What do I mean? I mean is that sometimes they give attitude or you can tell that they do not like their jobs. (which can change the customer's mood) But the two hostess in the restaurant greeted us and directed us where we needed to go because we wanted to eat on the rooftop. The hostess service was outstanding! Thank you girls! When we got to the rooftop, the ambiance , the music everything was just great! We put in our order with our server for our happy hour cocktails, appetizer, and a meal. Throughtout our meal our waiter not once came to check on us to see how we are doing if we needed anything else but noticed that other tables were being checked on. Very disappointed! I just wanted to leave because I was very upset! This was our first time here and this is how a customer gets treated, not good. I do want to say the margarita was so good and the fully loaded nachos too! The baja fish tacos was lacking the crispiness and needed a little bit more sauce. read more

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My colleague and I stopped by for lunch and overall, it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the energy was lively--the colorful decor, and friendly staff made us feel right at home. We both ordered the quesadillas, one chicken one short rib which I'd have to say I preferred the chicken over the short rib --however, they were both tender, flavorful, but chicken packed more flavor. Now, let's talk drinks. Their spicy margarita was a standout--refreshing, not too sweet, and strong enough to get the party started. They definitely know how to mix a good margarita. All in all, Avenida is a great spot for delicious Mexican food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date night. I'll definitely be coming back for those margaritas! read more

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The overall ambiance of the restaurant was nice, good music/dj. The decor was pretty and the view was gorgeous. The bottomless drinks were good quality and our waiter was mostly attentive and made sure our drinks stayed full. However, the food should have been yummier given the hype and price. (Taco salad) It was honestly subpar at best and not that flavorful, and food normally tastes better the drunker you get. What really soured the experience was the host came to give us our 5 minute warning (which btw it should be 10-15 minutes). But she did it in an unpleasant, inhospitable manner. "You guys changed your tables and that cut into your time, and made us do extra work." Like nobody wants to be sweating all over their food in scorching sun. The attitude and tone she gave my friend was honestly very extra and disrespectful. Which at that point, we didn't get our check yet, no to-go boxes, or anything to prepare us for departure. I understand hospitality isn't an easy profession but good service is the bare minimum, we still tipped 20% anyway because our waiter was mostly nice. But management should train staff a little bit better in regard to customer service/satisfaction skills. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible service, host is not happy about her job, server Niam really nice server but I asked her " Just to make sure are we ok happy hour" her answer was "yes" so we went ahead and ordered two Mojitos, food was good and everything came out quick, check came and it looked like they charged full price on Mojitos. So went ahead asked Niam? And she said "happy hour is only for beer & margarita" "I thought you guys knew that"yeah bro sorry that I don't live in NY. like broo whatt you never told us that, Niam you should've told us since the beginning. read more

Avenida - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Avenida at Penn Plaza in New York City quickly became one of the standout piña colada stops on my tour of Manhattan. They've got a massive pre-mix machine that churns out piña coladas with surprisingly incredible flavour--refreshing, smooth, and perfectly blended. What really set this place apart, though, was the fantastic service and genuinely friendly people. I found myself coming back multiple times throughout my trip. Their sister restaurant, The Rutherford, has a more Irish flair to the name, and they also offer both the piña colada and margarita mixers. One of the highlights of my visits was the rooftop bar at Avenida, especially thanks to Jamie the bartender--warm, welcoming, and exactly the kind of person who makes you want to stay put rather than explore the rest of the city. The Irish staff working as guest employees are an absolute delight--some of the friendliest and funniest people you'll ever meet. If you enjoy a good Irish accent, this spot's a real treat. read more

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The food came out crazy fast, the service ok, the atmosphere was awesome. What a way to see the city and have a quick bite to eat. Definitely try the roof top bar. Love the sights and sounds and smells of the city. Just a stones throw away from Macy's. If you are heading to MSG this is a perfect pit stop before the show. read more

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We ate at the rooftop before a Rangers game and it was good. Their signature drinks were excellent but the food was a bit too greasy. We got the chicken quesadilla and I couldn't exactly finish it. There was way too much chicken and very little cheese in it. I definitely recommend going there for drinks though and checking out the nice views from the rooftop :) the service was great but it took too long to get the waitresses attention. read more

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