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    Cocina Consuelo

    4.6 (101 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Paul S.

    Destination local Hamilton Heights dining In every measure of this restaurant, this is my favorite local restaurant with elevate brunch offerings and stellar drinks. I have had dinner but the food has been impressive each visit. The pancakes and tacos were both filling and flavorful. For the service, you need to check in with the host because it is first come first serve seating. The inside is on the smaller side but the quality and relaxed environment is there. I would recommend trying a variety of offerings.

    Aguachille
    Giselle G.

    Everyone keeps talking about this place so I told my friend, I had to try it. So we came for dinner and it did not disappoint. First we went on a Thursday night and we ordered of items. We got the aguachille which a special of the night. The aguachille was really good; it was spicy and fresh. My friend doesn't eat spicy so she didn't eat it. Then we ordered the squash fritters, which were amazing. This was my favorite dish of the night. The fritter was flavorful and a nice texture. The queso on top with the pumpkin seeds made it a perfect dish and the sauce which it was in, was so good. I really enjoyed that dish. We also ordered the guacamole which was really good. The homemade tortillas made the guacamole excellent. As a main course we ordered the bone marrow birria. I enjoyed this dish too, the food was well seasoned and it was simple. We also ordered the cedar salad which was also good. The flavor palette was different with the selection of the leaves but I did enjoy it. I ordered a Paloma and it was so good; a nice balance of liquor and juice. It might be one of the best Palomas, I have ever had. The service was also amazing, the chef came to every table to ask us how the food was. I loved this restaurant and I will definitely be back. I plan to return for brunch and for dinner on Friday when they have live music.

    Pancake
    Shawn H.

    Came back do dinner which was also excellent, especially the jalapeños, tortitas, and papas.

    Mole
    Anasofia T.

    Been on my list to try for a while! As soon as you walk in you are welcome by a warm friendly environment. Even the bathroom is colorful and smells like warm spices. Kicked it off with the tomato margarita and Mamá Chelo Jalapeños. The margarita was tasty but not quite tomato enough for me. The Mamá Chelo Jalapeños were tasty and unique. The tuna is not fishy at all and pairs well with the soft jalapeño and onions. The mole was my absolute favorite thing I had on this visit. The sauce is very rich and smoky and the duck leg takes the flavor so well. You can taste the duck even through the rich flavor of the sauce. I would definitely come back again to eat this again and again.

    2 Dinners, 2 Non-Alcoholic Drinks, 1 Dessert = $94
    Anne R.

    Loved the Mama Tuna Jalapeño. The Bone Marrow Birria will help put some collagen in your skin. Lovely atmosphere, homemade cooking with lots of time and seasoning, medium to small portions, rich flavors. No reservations, so come early or be prepared for a wait, luckily a lovely Columbia cafe is next door and open later. Don't come if you're rushing to be somewhere afterward, come to relax and unwind, the service staff and room is small and working hard- grace and patience goes a long way. PS. They currently participate in InKind- so you can also gain or use rewards here to help make that home cooking a little easier on the wallet.

    Mimosa
    Ximena L.

    I've been hearing about this place and it absolutely surpassed all my expectations. It's super cute, a little small, but the decor is really well thought out. I came for the aguachile without realizing that that was in the dinner menu so got the torta de pierna and the masa pancake. The torta is easily one of the best I've had. It wasn't super bogged down with a lot of components but it had super tender pork, a nice heat, and enough acidity that it kept the experience super bright. Wasn't going to get the masa pancake but so glad I did. It has most subtle sweet crust, and comes out piping hot. The peaches on top were cool and overall it was a great balance. Service was friendly and super accommodating. They spoke to everyone and it's clear they have a lot of regulars already. Will be coming back very soon.

    Outside seating area
    Deforio B.

    Today was a wonderful spring day to enjoy the outdoors and some Mexican cuisine. Nestled in the quiet, Hamilton Heights neighborhood, is Concina Consuelo, (where the dishes are cooked to order) owned by the lovely husband and wife, Karina and Lalo. The space felt very traditional and authentic. It seats 25 inside and another 10-12 outside. It was very busy and lively. Karina and Lalo greeted customers, cooked food, bussed tables, took pictures and video, and assisted their staff all with smiles and hugs. I ordered the, now famous, butter-honey glazed Masa pancakes made with heirloom masa, butter-honey, and peach compote. The pancake was made perfectly. It was light and airy on the inside and fluffy with crispy edges. The peach compote was not sweet or overpowering. As a person who doesn't like fruit on pancakes, I was able to totally enjoy this dish in its entirety. You can't come here and NOT try this. It's very filling and delicious. 5/5 I also tried the Chorizo quesadilla. The cheese pull on this was awesome. The green chorizo, salsa, and pickled onions had a nice consistency, and the flavors blended well together. 4/5 I also wanted the grilled cheese, but they were out. I will get that on my next visit, for sure ! To wash it all down, I ordered a pineapple espress-0. It was citrusy and very refreshing. You have to mix it together to experience the combination of flavor. 5/5 I highly recommend you put this on your foody list. I plan on coming back for dinner. I'll check back in with you all again after that. Till we eat again...

    Birria bone marrow
    Ariana M.

    This place is amazing! The guacamole and birria bone marrow are both fantastic. The ambiance and service is also fantastic. Just be careful, as they do charge for extra chips! Menu is also a bit smaller, can't wait to try their brunch!

    masa pancakes
    Connie G.

    We dropped by for lunch at 12:30pm on a Saturday, and there was a line snaking out the door, which I should've expected. The restaurant itself is really small, so they can't fit that many parties at a time. We ended up waiting for around an hour, but they passed out some hot tea while we were outside, which was nice. We ordered the masa pancakes, chorizo quesadilla, and the torta de pierna (braised pork sandwich). The masa pancake was something I was excited to try after seeing photos of it online and it was delicious. I thought the masa would make it denser, but it was warm and super fluffy. The masa flavor was also present but not overpowering. The torta was also delicious and very flavorful. The chorizo quesadilla was solid and well-stuffed with cheese and chorizo, but at least in contrast to the torta I thought it was a little lacking in flavor. They also have interesting coffee-based drinks - I was surprised to see Einspanner on the menu but they were out of those by the time I was ordering. Overall it was a great experience - despite having to wait outside for so long, the food was delicious, the interior was cozy and intimate, and the employees were really friendly, which made for a homey environment. I'd love to come back to try their dinner menu sometime!

    Tres leches
    Gab G.

    Came for dinner on a Friday and there was no wait for the two of us when we walked in at around 5:40 PM (though that was before the NYT review dropped). I tried: + Hibiscus agua fresca + Aguachile special + Tortitas de calabaza (zucchini cakes) + mole negro (duck) + Papas (potatoes) + Tres leches The mole was incredible - maybe the best I've had in NYC. Also loved the potatoes and the aguachile (though the cracker it came with was bland). Zucchini cakes were also solid. Would return! 4.5 stars.

    Taylor Z.

    Pretty solid neighborhood Mexican food. A bit more upscale and I found all the dishes to have good presentation. It's on the more expensive side but I really enjoyed the lamb and bone marrow dishes.

    Quesadilla de Chorizo
    Indigo D.

    The Quesadilla de Chorizo is TO DIE FOR-- absolutely delicious. The cheese, the chorizo, the tortilla, and the sauce were mm-mm good!! The tortilla is handmade in-house, using nixtamalized corn and the chef's own recipe. Far superior texture and taste to any store bought tortilla. Plus the tryptophan in it is more bioavailable (due to the nixtamalization)! The Agua Fresca was nice-- not too sweet and beautifully garnished with a fresh flower. And the *free range* (!) egg (huevo con Tortilla) was cooked wonderfully so the yolk was runny and custard. Happy animal products always taste better. Cocina Consuelo is truly one of the best breakfast places in NYC!

    Jon H.

    Tiny little spot in Hamilton Heights with big upscale restaurant quality. Lalo and Karina (former EMP alum) opened this spot in their community to serve up some phenomenal Hispanic food. We came here for dinner and had some fantastic food: Aguachile with Hamachi- served with Apple , citrus sauce and fresh hamach with homemade tortilla chips on the side - perfectly balanced Must have the birria bone marrow served with home made tortillas. Would eat this over and over (and even trigger a gout attack) for this . Perfectly balanced flavors especially with pickled onions , water cress and cilantro. Also another hit, the duck confit mole ... light and flavorful! Staff is incredibly friendly and Karina comes out to say hey to all the patrons Worth the trip and support a great local small business!

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    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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