El portón is my favorite neighborhood spot for drinks. The coconut margaritas are my favorite. The…read moreservers are all happy. I have never had a bad/rude experience here. Their portions are a good size. I love their red salsa. The restaurant is always lively and busy. I feel everything is reasonably priced for the area. Definitely a place worth trying. They have lunch specials and happy hour.

I haven't been here in a while so I decided to come back and try it again since the other taco…read moreplace nearby closed down and I was craving some Mexican food. They have a lunch special that is pretty affordable and comes with a drink (frozen margarita, sangria, or soft drink). I opted for the sangria this time around and got steak fajitas. It came with tortilla as well. They also gave some chips and salsa as an appetizer which was very kind of them. The portion was a lot for me so I left the restaurant very full. The lunch special is a good deal for the amount of food given. The staff were friendly. Inside the restaurant is a little bit too dark to my liking, but I understand it is the vibes they probably wanted.

Came here with a friend after work on a Friday. Friendly vibes! Eric was the absolute best. Super…read morefriendly and helpful. Fab happy hour. All the food was great. We left STUFFED. Will be back!

They fell off…read more Trying to get our last licks in for the summer, I took wifey here as she loved Mexican food and we live close. It was a Friday; they were busy but not slammed. I could see the server struggling and didn't get us menus for 15 minutes. He was pleasant and knowledgeable. After Covid, this place was constantly packed and I have enjoys my wife's doggie bags from here. It seems things have changed. The food was extremely underwhelming. The chips and salsa are not complimentary ($15!), yet the salsa was the most watery version I have ever had. Literally just red water. I had the steak fajita and the beef looked and tasted like overcooked scraps. Plus It seems like the cook was stretching the veggie portion with lots of broccoli?? I've never had that on fajita...ever. My wife had chicken fajita and similar complaints. The drinks saved the day as margaritas come in Dallas BBQ sized glasses but overpriced and weak, whatever. Outdoor seating is good for people watching a shame for such an attractive Harlem restaurant.

Brunch walk-in, got seated right away. Good set-up, TV's by the bar, noise levels on the quieter…read moreside. What we ordered: Breakfast Burrito ($19.95) and Taquitos de pollo ($13.95). Excellent food, perfect portion sizes, and quick service. Our food arrived within 20 minutes of placing the order. Competitively priced. We got a small serving of chips & salsa as well (complementary) Will be one of our go-to-places for a sit down Mexican meal!

This is actually one of my favorite Mexican spots. I've been almost 10 times. Drinks are great,…read morestaff is great, with a lively atmosphere and the food is chef's kiss. $17

I don't know why it took me so long to write this review... I also don't know why I haven't been…read moreback to this spot. I came here last year on a week day after work... This place was cool with a simple cute rooftop and decent drinks. The only thing that was super weird was that our waiter said he would have to move us to another table cause it was "about to get really busy". Turns out a bunch of kids (college) come here at a certain hour from the school near by to play games. It was so odd in a funny bizarre way. The vibes changed drastically so we left. Wouldn't mind coming here again, enjoyed my vegan burger. I would for sure be more aware of any events they are having after a certain hour on certain days of the week to avoid the crowd. I wonder if that's even still a thing... Enjoy!

Place is great. Music, ambience, staff and food is amazing. Margaritas were just right and served…read morein generous sized glasses. The place is a definite must a try and you will continue to return. You won't be disappointed!!!

Must try: Happy Hour Margaritas and Tacos!…read more Why: I started with the Strawberry Margarita, and after the first sip I had a smile on my face bc it was refreshing. I asked the waiter if we can mix flavors for margaritas and he said yes so I got a "Lava Flow" with Strawberry, Pineapple, and Coconut mix - so good! I also got 3 tacos: Oxtail Birria, Bang Bang Shrimp, and Grilled Steak. All were fantastic but the oxtail stood out to me in flavor. We also shared chips & salsa, which came with red and green salsa. I personally loved the green one. Notes: My buddy and I came on a Friday around 5pm for margarita Happy Hour (4-7pm) and it wasn't busy yet. It did get packed around 6pm when we left. We sat in their covered outdoor seating area, which is great for people watching. My buddy and I were able to enjoy drinks and food, while catching up on life without it being too loud. They also had a TV with a basketball game on. Hostess was friendly and welcoming. I arrived first and was able to choose a table and be seated immediately. The waiter was also friendly and helpful in providing recommendations. Staff was attentive refilling our water and taking away plates to free up space when were done. Overall, we enjoyed our happy hour catch up time over margaritas and tacos!

Came for a quick dinner on a. Friday night. Had a frozen margarita & on the rocks frozen was much…read morebetter. Ordered Birria burger & shrimp tacos .

This place is a hole in the wall. I was in the area and hoping this would be a hidden gem but it…read morewas definitely not. The "empanadas" on their menu are nowhere near an actual empanada. The dough was raw and gummy. When you open it up it had zero filling in it. I had hope for the flatbread and it looked pretty decent when it came out but I was quickly disappointed. The dough was again gummy, the cheese was not fully melted and the sun-dried tomatoes were very chewy. The hamburger was overcooked, dry, and the patty was all falling apart like a chop steak instead of a burger. The roasted potatoes on the side actually tasted good but tasted more fried than roasted. The service was not great at all and after seeing we were not happy with the food, they didn't even bother to ask how it was. They were then uncomfortable and afraid to come over to the table. I will never return to this place again and I recommend you find a place much better next time!

Nicole A. Was absolutely lazy and acted as if my table was doing her a disservice just from coming…read moreto the establishment to eat. What an embarrassing to stop in here with folks from out of town to have to justify that service shouldn't be like that. Also pretty obvious of the facial expressions after our requests. Water, napkins, straws, absolutely are basics things to supply and absolutely not an inconvenience as expressed by her smirks or dimple that would merely oppose from the crest of her cheek.

Mmmm alright I will definitely be back here. Vibes/setting, food, & service were all great. They…read morehave outside seating, which is nice. Prices are reasonable. We started with the drink trio with a shot of tequila, margarita, & beer ( of your choice ) for $20! The marg was great. For our entree my boyfriend and I split the azteca fajita which is similar to a combo fajita. Had steak, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp with side rice & beans. It was a great size for us cause we weren't super hungry but it filled me up. It was very tasty and flavorful. I was satisfied. Will be back to try other items on the menu. Had a good time there

My friend and I ducked in this neighborhood establishment for a quick happy hour drink. We sat at…read morethe cutest little table inside the bar area. They have seating outside as well but only for dinner and not happy hour. Place was fairly busy for a Friday evening. It was a cute Mexican inspired spot with even cuter decor. I loved the Edison styled lights and place settings at the bar which were very inviting to guests also wanting food. The ambiance was pleasant. We ordered margaritas of course and they were your average happy hour version. More ice and mixer than alcohol but that seems to be the norm for most bars and restaurants. Nevertheless we enjoyed them. They do not offer chips and salsa for free. We paid around $5.00 for a very small portion. Chips were not freshly made so if you are hungry you will just have to make it work. Our service was minimal. Not bad just average. Bathroom was on par for NYC. Kind of small, dark and dingy, not overtly clean but not a disaster either. I definitely used it without complaint. In reality, this is a neighborhood venue for local UWS-ers and not a destination you would travel to. I would patronize it again if in the neighborhood for convenience. Rating is 3.5 out of 5.

I went to this restaurant today and had the buffalo shrimp which was delicious I a great time. The…read morefood was delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive. I will visit them again!

I just wanted some crispy rice and tuna and honestly, this was just not my favorite…read more The restaurant has a rustic feel and casual atmosphere. Many people come here for the wine. I did not come to actually sit and dine so I cannot comment on the service, but, the hostess that greeted me and took my to go order was very nice and professional. On to the actual reason I came here. First, it was very saucy. Way too much sauce for my liking. I'm secretly a purist when it comes to crispy rice and tuna, so I really just wanted that simple salty flavor, maybe a little soy sauce glaze, and to actually taste the tuna and crispy rice. Instead, the sauce kind of took over everything. I actually picked up some dried seaweed to add because I didn't really enjoy it on its own. And the crispy rice? It was crispy on the outside, but pretty soft and fluffy on the inside. I personally like my crispy rice, crispy. Specially firmer and crunchier throughout. If you like a softer center, you might actually enjoy the texture, but it wasn't what I was looking for. As far as price, I paid about $17 dollars, which is alot for 4 pieces of lack luster crispy rice. Overall, it wasn't horrible, but it just wasn't hitting the way I wanted it to, especiallyfor the price. I needed less sauce, more salt, and crunchier rice.