I had been doing banking errands most of the morning today, and I was hungry, and craving good…read moreauthentic Mexican food...specifically birria tacos. A quick internet search led me to this tiny little takeaway window. There were a few people waiting around for their orders, but the service was quick, and super friendly. The birria was amazing, super tender, perfect seasoning and came with two sauces for dipping. Unbelievably flavourful, and an impressive serving size. Great value for the money. Truly authentic Mexican street food. I'll be back.

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.

UWSer's are spoiled, in that every food entree you choose; you can find at least 4-5 similar or…read morealike in close proximity; how cool. Tacos anyone...a plethora of delicious tasting, authentic flavors, seasoning, prepared to perfection at another Taco restaurant or eatery. And delivery services were fast, quick and hurriedly without asking. Because it's close to home, I dropped by the next day to thank the staff, and the atmosphere was electrifying with joy. Something I know most people thrive in and want to share. "TOGETHER, TOGETHER WE DO BETTER!"

Overall, a really great experience! Service was great-line went quick, food was served hot and…read morefresh, and the workers were all so friendly. We were just looking for some tacos and stumbled upon this place and we're so glad we did! We're from the west coast and they surpassed any expectations we had. With the tortillas all fresh and made by hand, the grilled to perfection carne, and toppings of guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and onion all blended together so well. If you're in the area definitely put it on your agenda! There was a line but it goes quick and the food is worth the wait! It is a casual, standing only dining area but the whole concept makes sense. For a quick in-and-out taco "stand" but in restaurant form! If I'm ever back on East Coast I will be making another trip here!

Went there yesterday with my girlfriends and had a blast!! KUDOS to our waiter, Cesar B., he…read moretreated us like queens!! Suzi, the bartender was great too! Looking forward to going back!!

I came here with my best friends and Cesar B. Was an amazing server. Great customer service and…read morevery accommodating to our needs. Thank you so much for being so kind Cesar B.!

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.

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.

Went for the $29 midweek lunch special which includes a starter and main course, plus $8 for…read moredesert. Pretty good deal. We had the Guacamole and Ceviche to start and then fish tacos and Frida bowl for mains. All were pretty good, and large portions. Excellent and friendly service. We were the only ones in the restaurant, large private room downstairs. Good place to go if you want to have a quiet conversation.

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.

Surprisingly happy with the happy hour we just had here. We sat at the bar and the server didn't…read moreseem too friendly, and I hate when they do this but they refuse to give you the happy hour menu while at the bar, during happy hour. After asking for it we ordered a pitcher of sangria and a few apps. The sangria was very small for the $24. We got the nachos with chicken, wings with the chipotle sauce and shrimp diablo. The nachos were not your typical plate, but my wife was thru were delicious, you just have to "deconstruct" the presentation. The wings were so much better than I thought. The meat fell right off the bone and they had so much flavor the shrimp were also delicious.

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.