Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

First time here - pretty solid meal with decent pricing as well…read more I got the cinco de mayo plate which came with beef. Good lunch portion and it was also pretty tasty. Also got guacamole and chips as a side - which was on the smaller side given the price. All in all it's a good lunch option in the city!

The tacos at Los Tacos No.1 are my favorite in NYC! My favorite are the Al pastor and pollo! You…read morecan mix and match as you order by the single tacos and can tell them which kind of taco shell you want (corn or flour). There is usually a line to order and limited space to eat inside (it is also standing only), so keep that in mind when you dine!

We needed a snack while waiting to get our hotel room…read more There was a line out the door. I'll say that the steak was one of the best steak tacos I've ever had! But, be prepared to hustle. After you pay, you give your ticket to the cooks. But there is no orderly line, it's a rush of humans. Also no seating but there are counters to stand at. If you have someone else with you; divide and conquer. One of you wait for the food, the other start looking for a space to eat. I'm glad we tried it but I def prefer to sit and eat these days!

Very welcoming and fast service. Our server Caesar B was the best and very prompt to get us our…read morefood lol. He was very friendly and had wonderful customer service !!

cesar B is the goat. came and had the best borito of my life I would definitely recommendread more

I stopped in here while visiting NYC for a couple days with my 11yo. It was a great spot for happy…read morehour (frozen margs)!! The birria tacos were really good (or so my son said) but sadly the taquitos were terrible. They literally just had unseasoned shredded chicken (but serves me right for ordering something so basic). The salsa also tasted more like tomato paste than actual salsa. But again, the goal for this stop was a frozen marg(s) and that mission was accomplished and then were good . The atmosphere was also fun and lively and our server was attentive and never tried to push us out the door despite sitting there for a while!

Unfortunately, this place had little to offer. The staff seemed uninterested--either they didn't…read morewant to serve customers, didn't want to be there, or both. The energy was flat, and that lack of enthusiasm carried right into the food. The menu needs a complete overhaul. I'm not sure if it's trying to be "different," but the taco options were unappealing just from reading the descriptions. I managed to choose the two best-sounding items I could find, and honestly, they were so bland I don't even remember what they were. The setup and decor were basic. This spot could be a fun hangout, but it would take a better menu and staff who actually seem to care. It feels like just another restaurant that's lost sight of creating an actual experience for guests. The lack of vibe is obvious--if you don't want customers, just say so. I'm giving 2 stars out of respect for the fact that people have to work for a living.

This is a spectacular find on NYC. A charming place with five star food…read more Pulpo asada Drunken mussels Several ceviche Lomo saltada Every dish was distinctive s And delicious Service was friendly and warm.

Cute place! Some of the reviews say the food is expensive. It's not the cheapest, but prices are…read moreok. For example 3 tacos can be like $20 and that doesn't include sides or anything. So, I can see how the bill can easily add up. There's upstairs and downstairs seating. Downstairs is more cozy. Bathrooms are clean and service is good.

Ethan and RA were fantastic! So helpful and helped us choose good drinks. Summer was rude.read more

Announced at the start of trivia that prizes would be given to 1st and 2nd place winners and even…read morementioned right after the game ended that prizes would be given out to 1st and 2nd place winners. However, after waiting 10 minutes+, we asked about it and they decided not to do 2nd place prizes because there weren't "enough" teams (there were 8 teams), even though they knew how many teams there were during both announcements. Lying is super uncool. Don't take their word for anything - won't be back. Otherwise, food was good, and service was fine.

stumbled upon this food van as I was going to go to one of my standbys for tacos on third avenue…read more you might know what it is. starts with a p... ordered a hefty burrito al pastor. good bang for the buck as it was $7. not that much meat though and it was touch too spicy which was a little unexpected for a burrito. tacos american style are $3 each. but I just like any place that serves al pastor. give 'em a try.

I happen to be in the city running errands so decided to use my credit and birthday rewards from…read morethem. Ordered pickup Togo and brought it home for family. Was plenty of food and imho better than the last time I ate there with friends! Maybe it's a different chef but today's food was really good and impressed me considering the travel time. Service was great. Once I got there the hostess went to get my order and was prompt about it as well as wrapping it in the bag for me. Ambiance was nice and quiet since I picked up before rush/dinner time.

Our server looked like the long lost son of a very recognizable actor which everyone enjoyed once…read morethe comment was made. Decent size Mexican restaurant with some seating in the front and a handful of tables in the back dining room. We started with chips and guac. The guac is large so I understand the price. It was very good. No complaints. The chips could have used more salt though which is always a concern. You'd think Mexican spots would have a tortilla chip down by now. I ordered a steak quesadilla. The steak was tender and had pretty good flavor. I just wish there was more. Especially considering the price. Certainly not a bad quesadilla but the value wasn't quite there. Still, a fine option if you want Mexican food and you are in the area. I'd say the 3.5 rating is pretty spot on.