Came in after seeing a show. Everything we had to eat was excellent especially the pork belly tacos. Drinks were good too. We had early reservations, so the place was mostly empty and the service was great. Would definitely go back! read more

Empellón - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

We came here after an event at the MOMA and they were almost about to close. The staff was putting away the outside seating but they were very gracious and told us the kitchen was still open. We did not have any reservations but it due to the time they were able to seat us right away. The service remained attentive throughout our dinner. This place has an high end vibe, there is a nice bar area and an open style kitchen. The tables for 2 are definitely on the smaller side. I ordered the fish tempura tacos and my friend got the queso fundido. The food came out pretty quickly. My friend liked the queso fundido, she said the tortillas were pretty good. The fish tacos were very crispy and paired nicely with the fresh cabbage. The food was good but nothing stood out as particularly great to me. The prices are pretty expensive but that is what you can expect at a place that caters mostly to people who work in the area and can expense their meal. read more

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Came in for quick lunch meeting with client - we grabbed guacamole and the 7 salsa spread, which was SO unique and cool! I wish we had something similar in Austin! read more

I'm so glad I stumbled on this place after an event nearby. We didn't have a reservation but were able to get seated quickly. The staff ate very friendly and helped us with the menu and suggestions. The guacamole with the 7 sauces is amazing and very popular. I also had the shisoto peppers, brussel sprouts, and shrimp tacos - all amazing! I also enjoyed the cucumber margarita which was refreshing. The environment is a bit small but cozy. There is a 2nd floor but there was a private event. Overall, really good experience. I'm looking forward to another visit! read more

Empellón - 7 sauce guacamole - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This was a decent three course lunch for $45. I chose the carrots for my first course - a cold dish topped with a herb, crunchy salsa matcha, and a subtle coconut crema. This was light but flavorful. The second course was some crispy flautas filled with beans, wrapped in lettuce. I thought the flautas were nice, but the lettuce felt like a bit much. The flan had really distinct citrus flavor with a nice texture. It's not a typical flavor for the dish, so I appreciated trying something new. read more

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Yes, this place can be pretty corporate. BUT, the food is genuinely quite good, service is fairly quick despite how very VERY busy and loud it is. The "avocado" dessert is my favourite. read more

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Came here for a work lunch and absolutely loved it! The inside is so beautiful and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We split the guacamole and chips which came with 7 different salsas including a delicious cashew one which was my favorite and paired really nicely with the guacamole. Everything tasted so fresh and the guac was amazing. I got the cabbage chopped salad and I am still thinking about how good it is. It's an appetizer but is the perfect size for an entree and is probably the best salad I have ever had. It was so filling and the fava bean dressing is perfect. We also split the brussels sprouts which were absolutely incredible / definitely recommend as a side dish and the shishito peppers which were also good but a little too salty for me. I also had some bites of the flan which did not really taste like flan but was absolutely incredible and one of the best desserts I have had. The ice cream sandwich was also delicious and tasted exactly how you would expect. I would absolutely come back and definitely get the cabbage chopped salad and the flan! read more

Great spot if you are looking for some fushion style Mexican food. Fantastic margaritas. Highly suggest the quac and quesadillas (something I never would recommend but they were fantastic). Service is great, but they do get crowded. If you go during happy hour times I suggest going early. Strongly suggest the Madison location over the upper west side. UWS is a "to go" so although the food is still good, it comes in aluminum tins over the real dishes (deal breaker for me!). But highly suggest the Madison Ave spot read more

Met a friend here for an early dinner. The outdoor bar was packed and the indoor bar was busy. The restaurant is modern looking and very echoic. We were seated upstairs and it was a lot quieter. The staff were very nice. Cocktails were very good. Extra credit for having an overproof gin. The food was simply fabulous. We shared the guacamole with 7 salsas- excellent! The chips were off the charts. I was blown away by their crab nachos. We also had excellent fish tempura tacos and astonishingly good pastrami tacos. The shishito peppers were really good too. It's easy to spend a lot of money here. There were a lot of specials, all expensive. I couldn't do $80 steak fajitas either. The $26 hot dog at Mischa now makes sense. We were too full to try the avocado ice cream. I came to this restaurant expecting to be disappointed or ripped off. We had a fabulous meal. I loved sharing a bunch of small plates. read more

Empellón - Astonishing crab nachos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I got the crab nachos, rib steak fajitas, and corn ice cream taco. I especially liked the fajitas - though it took me a really long time to realize there's additional things under the steak! I enjoyed trying the taco, though I must admit, it was smaller than expected. What stood out to me the most this visit was that the bartender offered me a free drink for the waiter serving the app and entree together rather than seperate (even though I didn't mind that they came together)! read more

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Good ambience!! Energetic vibe!! and delicious guacamole!! One of the best places to dine after a hard works day and relax! read more

Empellón - Wonderful taste of several different salsas with their chips and guacamole!!! - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a work lunch with a client. Essentially we got three different tacos, which I tried the Fish Tempura, Maitake Mushroom, and the Skirt Steak. The tacos were for sure expensive, with one taco ranging from $22 to $34. Luckily it was expensed by my company. We also got the Guacamole ($24) which came with chips and these seven salsas everyone talks about here. Delicious to snack on as an appetizer and was fun to try the different flavors, especially the spicy ones. read more

This was my first time here, and I will be going back many more times. We ate at the bar. The spicy cucumber margarita is delicious. I highly recommend it. I ordered the cheeseburger tacos, the grilled fish tacos, and my husband and I shared the guacamole and salsa flight. I can't say enough about their food. It's an upscale, Mexican dining experience. Before we left, I had to ask the manager how they kept their corn tortillas so soft and so fresh without tearing. It's truly an art. read more

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Have heard amazing things about this restaurant and came here for dinner last week and was extremely disappointed. We ordered a bunch of different things and there wasn't one that l would recommend. The steak lacked seasoning, and the salsa covering the bone marrow overpowered its flavor completely. The tuna tartare was not fresh and the sweet potato side seemed like was just thrown together and heated up. The server was suggesting us to order more and there was just way too much food on the table (probably trying to make more tips) Would not recommend! read more

Empellón - Steak - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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We ran through a Yelp list of the best Mexican restaurants in NYC recently, and Empellon didn't show up among the first 150. While we haven't tried many of those restaurants, we have been here and believe it should rank much higher. The cuisine is Mexican-inspired, as the hosts say, but it is imaginative and well done, and we thought the service was especially sharp. The highlight? Well, the margaritas were good-sized and delicious, and the specialty margaritas featuring some very high-end tequilas were really outstanding. And we loved the fresh guacamole and the "seven salsas,"a small dish a serving of these treats arranged from mild to spicy which made devouring them something of an adventure. Excellent. The steak fajitas were prepared to our liking -- a little less than medium -- and while we liked the lobster tacos (?), the lobster bits turned out a bit chewy. Far better was the tuna tartare, an item we hadn't expected at this restaurant. The restaurant has some tasty and fancy desserts, but we opted for -- wait for it -- the chocolate ice cream sandwich! Yep, ultra-simple and ultra-yummy, a perfect finish to the meal for us and highly recommended. A good restaurant, then, if a bit on the noisy side when crowded. We sat in the large upstairs section where noise levels were better than in the bar and the seating areas below. As noted, the service was excellent. The prices here are, let's be honest, on the high side. It's not a Taco Bell, rather a destination for an upscale Mexican night out. read more

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Like many before me, I came to Empellon primarily for the dessert and didn't give too much advance thought to the rest of the menu, but I ended up liking everything I tried. The guacamole was pretty standard in terms of the actual guac, but the addition of the "seven salsas", which sounds vaguely mythic, turns the act of eating an appetizer into an event. Everyone tries all of them at least once and comments on their favorites, least favorites, etc. They range in order from least spicy to spiciest. I liked them all, but the most memorable to me was a creamy, smoky dip. I also ordered the maitake mushroom tacos, which were served on a soft tortilla and topped with quesillo and cilantro. The mushrooms were drenched in a delicious piquant sauce; I loved each savory bite. My favorite part of the taco might've actually been the soft, immensely chewy, slightly oily tortilla. Empellon is also known for its margaritas, and I couldn't resist trying the saffron-infused version, which came with a saffron salt rim. The saffron flavor wasn't too strong or subtle and the drink was obviously made with high-quality ingredients. For some reason, the drink didn't totally blow me away; I was more of a fan of the spicy cucumber margarita that my friend ordered. Obviously go for this if you're a big saffron fan. Last but certainty not least, we ordered the famed avocado dessert, which - as you've probably heard - looks exactly like an avocado but remarkably tastes like a silky key lime pie custard. The "salt" is super citrusy raspado (Mexican shaved ice). It's just a really impressive dessert. Tastes great, but surely what makes the dish unique its masterful, playful construction. Empellon is in the heart of midtown (53rd off of Madison), which can always feel like a questionable choice for a Saturday night meal, but honestly, the crowd was lively, and there's something to be said for the almost grandiose feel afforded to the restaurant by the spacious, bi-level, interior. I was happy to be there. read more

Empellón - Avocado dessert - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a business lunch here and was thoroughly disappointed. The space is nice and service is attentive. However, the room was very chilly and the food was below average. I ordered the pastrami taco which sounded interesting yet turned out to be a huge hunk of meat on top of a very thin tortilla. Nothing else is served on the side to make this an edible dish. My colleagues also struggled eating their "tacos". It is a truly poor representation of tacos all around. The guac was ok. Skip this. read more

Here, innovation is only surpassed by amazing flavor. After seeing what a viral sensation the avocado dessert had become, we made a beeline over there as soon as we could. The hosts were welcoming, even though we were within 45 minutes of close. This might sound like something you'd expect, but that's not always the case. Because we were a little bit more peckish than dessert can satisfy, we tried the mushroom tacos first. They are the best soft mushroom tacos I've ever had. Then, for the avocado dessert. Do yourself a favor, and Google this. There are food writers that will do much better job describing it than I will. I'll simply call it a flavor fiesta. Ok that sounds really dumb, but I'm going with it because I'm that kind of person. Additionally, this place does an amazing job of deadening, the sounds of a restaurant. We had no trouble having an easy-going conversation without competing against the din of clacking plates and ongoing discussion. Just a great environment to have a meal in. read more

Empellón - Mushroom Tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I met a friend here for dinner recently, as she raved about the food. On the whole, everything tasted good, but there wasn't anything SO sensational that I'll be in a hurry to return. It tends to be on the noisier side, but due to the weather, I think it could've been worse. Food arrives quickly, so I'll give them credit on that. There was a mishap that I think could have been handled better, but more on that in a minute. Here's an overview of what we ordered: Guacamole ($24): The guacamole itself isn't a particularly large portion, but I don't think anyone orders it for that really. It's the seven salsas in mini ramekins, ranging from mild to hot, that really makes this worth ordering. Pastrami Tacos ($28): This piqued my interest. We enjoyed this very much, but I would say it tastes exactly as it sounds. Imagine you heated up some Trader Joe's pastrami, placed it on a corn tortilla, added a little sauerkraut and mustard seeds, you would have precisely the same output. Worth noting, tacos are served two to a platter. Aromatic Beef Short Ribs ($44): Again, tasty, but not epic. Tasted similar to what I make in my slow cooker at home. I've had incredible short ribs elsewhere, but this was just fine. Not special, not bad by any means. Not sure the price is justified. Sweet Corn ($15): A relatively small-medium bowl of corn, it's tasty but not amazing. I actually couldn't tell there was chorizo in it. Good, but like everything else, nothing to write home about. Roasted Shishito Peppers ($15): Very generous portion on this one. Loads of peppers on a plate. They're prepared about as well as you'd expect. ¿Por Que No? Margarita ($20): Tasted good. No complaints. Just your average margarita on the rocks with a slice of pineapple & salted rim. I probably wouldn't have bothered with a review if that was all there was to the experience, but here's why I docked an extra star: while eating our mains, a girl was trying to get into the booth seat for her table next to my friend. Since they crunch the tables so close together, this very thin girl in her 20s struggled to get through without incident, and so she accidentally knocked over the glass carafe of water on our table and it shattered everywhere. She was absolutely mortified - I really felt for her. She kept apologizing as we hurried to control the water, offering to replace our drinks as we did, and we just kept telling her it's okay. My friend's skirt was soaked with water, as was her seat, glass all over our short ribs, corn, guacamole + salsas, her martini, our water glasses, and the shishito peppers. Fortunately, I had just finished my margarita, and wasn't planning on ordering another one. The bus boy made a concerted attempt to clean up the glass and water, although my friend's seat was still wet and glass was still in our food and on the table, floor, etc. I eventually gave my friend my napkin so she could sit, which was unfortunately not replaced. A little while later, the bus boy asked if we'd like another drink (and I'm pretty sure he meant, would we like to pay for more drinks). I declined because I had just finished, but pointed out my friend's half-full martini had floating glass in it. He asked her if she still wanted it, but I think that was due to a language barrier. Eventually our server came around with replacement drinks for my friend and I, and said it was courtesy of our neighbor. I felt sort of bad because I wasn't planning on drinking anymore, and these drinks had to set this early 20-something year old girl back an extra $50 on top of her meal, for what was absolutely an accident, not completely unprovoked by tight spacing. I felt the classy thing to do would be for the restaurant to replace my friend's drink and the affected food, but that didn't seem to occur to them. After we pointed out to our waiter that we weren't comfortable eating the food with glass shards in it, they asked if we just wanted them to take it away / call it done, or pack it up. Which is kind of crazy because we weren't even half-way through with the $44 short ribs, and hadn't yet touched the $15 peppers. But no, not interested in packing up food with sharp glass in it. Would kind of prefer they just replaced the dishes? Ultimately, they let us weigh whether we wanted to risk our lives with glass for a couple of minutes before finally stepping in and replacing our short ribs and shishito peppers. Unfortunately they didn't think to do the same with the corn, guac, or even our water glasses. At one point, I got so thirsty, I decided to risk it and try to filter out glass with my teeth just so I could drink some water. I gave up on the rest. All of that aside, it was a fine time and everyone was polite. Naturally, it wasn't the restaurant's fault that the girl broke the carafe - that was an accident. But the tight squeeze probably was, and it's a little disappointing that they were so quick to profit off this poor girl yet hesitated to take away the glass. read more

The seating on the ground floor was unreasonably tight with my seat frequently getting kicked and me making physical contact with waitstaff. The crowd being largely corporate people who don't want to splurge on more expensive restaurants does detract from what I would otherwise brand a hip atmosphere. The menu is small but focused. Every dish was excellent. Two tacos at these prices ($20s and $30s) hurts but the pastrami tacos were great. Queso fundido was indeed a fun take, and the carnitas dish was deeply satisfying. Even the tortillas were notable. A great Mexican spot that somehow manages to fly a bit under the radar. read more

I've been here twice and this place is fantastic. The food is unmatched, especially the wagyu tacos, which, despite being pricey, are life-changing. Their salsa sampler is also so fun and unique, and provides such a diverse selection of salsas to try. The waiters are super kind and great about making recommendations, and even comped a dessert for us the first time I was here just because they loosely knew the person I was with. The space is also beautiful, especially the upper level. Super romantic, great lighting, and a perfect date night spot. read more

Empellón - 7 Salsas and Chips, and Rib Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Went there for a business dinner. I had been there for lunch so was excited to try them for dinner The menu was set so we started with the 7 sauces and chips. Nice start. The tuna tartare on a bed of something was ok. Fair start but out of place with the cuisine. The cabbage salad was refreshing and a good in between The tacos were hard shell beef of some sort and the soft ones fried fish. I tried neither so cannot comment. The beef was commented on as being ok with a lot of fat. The fish was also commented as ok. The entree was the skirt steak and the steamed halibut. The halibut was good but not very tasty other than the salt. Skirt steak was good and the rub in it worked to give it flavor. Dessert was the ice cream sandwich which I did not try. Overall it was noisy and service was good. read more

Went in without reservation and were pleasantly surprised. Service was great, food was tasteful and the dining room was pretty cool. No complaints here. We will be back! read more

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I made two trips to Empellon before writing this review. I love Mexican food, and will usually have tacos at low key places but I was pretty happy about a more up-scale experience with Mexican food. The ambience is lovely. There are two floors. There is an elevator available as well for those who cannot take the stairs. In the first visit, we ordered guacamole, tacos and the avocado dessert. In the second visit we got the crab nachos, tuna tartare and seared halibut. Based on the first visit I would have rated this place 4/5. The guacamole is good and it comes with an array of sauces arranged from mildest to hottest. I enjoyed the experience of trying them all out. The tacos left a bit more to be desired. It's hard to explain why...maybe they needed more filling..? The ratio of the meat to the tortilla seemed a bit off. The avocado dessert is a nice summery dessert. I would describe it as a key lime yogurt mousse. I felt like it needed something else, like a cookie or cake base or something. The service was okay. My next trip is what bumped Empellon up to 5 stars. I absolutely loved the crab nachos. They were so flavorful. I did notice a review about dry nachos so I hesitated to order them, but the ones I got were really well made with lots of topping. I enjoyed the tuna tartare a lot. The halibut, white mild flavored for a Mexican meal was cooked so well that I had to give it a 5/5. The dessert this time was also a lot better. I got the coconut mousse. The pleasant surprise was that it was a chocolate dessert with a coconut filling. I definitely enjoyed this dessert more than the avocado one. This was their seasonal dessert. It was far more decadent and I really hope it becomes permanent . The service was excellent this day as well. read more

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When visiting NYC a few years ago, we visited a sister restaurant so we decided we wanted to try the original one while in town. We started the meal with the guacamole which comes with seven different salsas! So fun and tasty! Our favorite salsa was the chile de arbol and salsa verde. Guacamole was excellent. We shared the pastrami tacos and BLT sopes as our mains. The pastrami was delicious and the sopes were clever. We had the side of Brussel sprouts which were amazing. The service was OK. The waiter was not terribly attentive but was pleasant. The expediters and bus staff were very attentive and helpful. The restaurant is decorated very nicely, fun environment. We would certainly go back. read more

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I would come back here. Some things I loved - some thing that could change/be improved. We came in an ordered ~all~ the appetizers: - Guacamole SEVEN SALSAS - Crab Nachos SEA URCHIN "QUESO" - Tuna Tartare SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CHILE ASH CURED BONITO - Smoked Black Cod POTATO-CHORIZO VINAIGRETTE - Queso Fundido STEAK TARTARE - Roasted Shishito Peppers LIME VINAIGRETTE *What I LOVED (and why): - Guacamole SEVEN SALSAS (delicious assortment of salsas and makes food fun in the sense that it's an activity; all the salsas and guacamole were delicious. Chips were great, too!) - Crab Nachos SEA URCHIN "QUESO" (I love nachos - so this was a great dish that was also very hearty and well spiced.) - Roasted Shishito Peppers LIME VINAIGRETTE (very impressed with this - extremely well flavored and was able to compete with the other dishes.) *What I won't order again (and why): - Tuna Tartare SUNFLOWER SEEDS, CHILE ASH CURED BONITO (very bland, and no where near the same flavoring and spicing as the other dishes.) - Smoked Black Cod POTATO-CHORIZO VINAIGRETTE (what a disappointment-- little to no taste and the sauce was so overbearing that I either only tasted the sauce or the cod which was underwhelming.) - Queso Fundido STEAK TARTARE (nope, not a fan. Steak tartare should be what it is. This was steak tartare minced onto a block of cheese and just ruined the steak.) On a Tuesday night, it was pretty loud. I don't mind. But be prepared if you're trying to have a one-on-one convo with the person in front of you sitting on the other side of the table it might be a challenge (at least for downstairs). In general, I had a mixed impression and experience with the waiting staff. They were very sweet but also a bit pushy. Would come back again - just with a better idea of what I want! read more

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Excellent all around for an individual road warrior- to catch an excellent meal during restaurant week! I had dined at another location several years back and excellent experience again! Great food, decent wine by glass and outstanding service! read more

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This Mexican restaurant was over priced. When you walk in the ambiance says I'm fancy, and about to be overpriced. The cost was just not worth it. The food was equivalent to a fancy Taco Bell. I appreciated our mock tails came in fancy glasses. The staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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Great service and food! So excited we found this place. We started with the guacamole and crab nachos then each had tacos (steak, fried fish, and grilled shrimp. Best restaurant we've been to in this trip!!!! I'll be back!!! read more

What an experience. Cocktails are great. Service is great. Order many different tapas and share. Pricy but with it. Beautiful place - nice to sit upstairs tables. read more

Came here for dessert after finding out earlier during the day that the restaurant has some very unique desserts. We tried the Avocado and the Corn Ice-Cream Taco. Both were very good. I really liked the way the Avocado tasted. The lime flavor wasn't too strong and went perfectly with the eucalyptus yogurt. read more

Empellón - Corn Ice Cream Taco - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Crab nachos was well prepared. Served well as an appetizer. It wasn't to overfilling but perfectly paired with the other ingredients. The fish tempura tacos were good nothing too amazing that made them stick out to me. They tasted good it was not overly seasoned. The stone free drink was good, it had a taste similar to skittles. It was good but I prob wouldn't have it again as skittles taste isn't that appealing to me. Service was amazing, they have coat check, attentive hostesses , and servers . Ambiance was more on the upscale. read more

After a full day of sightseeing and shopping, i stopped by Empellon for a much needed cocktail. They weren't too busy at 5 PM so I was able to grab a seat at the bar, but by 6 PM the bar was packed with people grabbing a drink after work and the restaurant was filling up quickly too. It's a very clean facility with lots of seating, including a huge upstairs area. The bartenders were all super friendly. I ordered a Spicy cucumber margarita, which as a hint of mezcal, so refreshing! The food looked good too. read more

Empellón - Spicy Cucumber Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place was on my list for a while so I got to say I was underwhelmed and sadly so . The guac is good and those salsas (7 of them) are excellent to dip in . The lobster taco was fantastic, the mushrooms ones were very good . The entrees .... Well the halibut was fair but on the dry side and the special of the day short ribs was just an ok red meat . Pretty disappointing entrees. At least at the final the desert - " The Avocado" was Spectacular!!! What a genius idea , one of the best photogenic (or as they say instagramble) desert that actually delivers. Fantastic service and very nice (excellent rare acoustically) and friendly space . read more

Let's start at the end and work backwards: the avocado dessert is WORTH THE HYPE. I'd come here just for this. It was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. I'm not a dessert person and it was the perfect level of sweetness for me. Not to mention it's just fun and instagram worthy. I also got the chips and seven salsas. I enjoyed all of the salsas but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the lowest level one with cashews. The habanero took me by surprise but as a heat lover it was tolerable. I think my favorite was mezcal or the chipotle one. The guac was also very good. Margs: I tried two. The pineapple one and the cucumber spicy one. I liked the cucumber one more although most of the heat came from the garnish on the rim. read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing! The food and service were top-notch. A friend and I shared a salad, 2 mains, and a dessert. The cabbage salad was bright with a great bite. I loved everything about the pastrami tacos. The bean sauce with the steamed halibut is so good that I would drink it from a cup. The perfect end to the meal was the Avacado lime raspado. It was light and perfectly paired with lime shaved ice. So good. read more

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The crab nachos with uni were very good but everything else was mediocre at best. We came in a large group of 8 and here's what we ordered (family style): - Chips and guacamole and 7 salsas for $22 (3/10): The chips weren't great (tasted a little stale) and the guacamole was unremarkable. Didn't love the salsas and they came in these super tiny cups which meant you couldn't dip your chips in them. - Crab nachos with uni (9/10): These were fantastic. Maybe the only good thing we ordered, except maybe also the Brussel sprouts. - Tacos: the lobster tacos and fish tempura tacos weren't bad but the pastrami was terrible. Others tried the Maitake mushrooms taco and didn't like it. - Salads (5/10): the salads aren't really salads....wish we were warned that ahead of time. The chopped cabbage vaguely resembled a salad and was decently refreshing but the English peas salad in no way resembled a salad (see photos). That said, it was decently refreshing. - Steamed halibut (2/10): I took one bite and couldn't have anymore. It was over cooked and had 0 flavor. And it was a tiny piece yet costed $45. - Rib steak fajitas (6/10): This wasn't bad, relatively speaking. - Brussel sprouts with spicy almonds (8/10): These were actually pretty good. - avocado dessert (6/10): Not bad but not sure what all the hype was for. I liked the creamy texture and it was something new to try but definitely nothing to write home about and I couldn't have more than a few bites. Service was also weird. They kept taking stuff away when we weren't done with them. The waitress even took my margarita when I wasn't done so I told her I was still working on it, then she put it back down then weirdly changed her mind and picked it back up and took it away. Bizarre. Do not recommend coming here. read more

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I probably had a few too many "mother of dragons" but this place is a blast. They start you with a salsa sampler with not one, not two, not three, but seven different salsas. I'm a real sauce aficionado so this was exciting for me. Our group ordered family style so we got to try a bit of everything. Tacos were great (would say a bit Westernized, not in a negative way). Real star of the show was the rib-steak fajita. Our server, Mateo was wonderful as well! read more

I would definitely come back here. It's beautifully decorated. We sat upstairs; it was easy to carry a conversation without being distracted. Food recommendations: Guacamole with seven salsas, Smoked black cod, and pastrami tacos were all amazing. Seven salsas are arranged from least to most spicy. The first one is smokey creamy, and it's my favorite. My friends love the spiciest one. The desert avocado is a nice refreshing desert. read more

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The was a pretty amazingly good meal. The guacamole flight was worth price of admission. Several different salsa's some hot some not. A wonderful array of different flavors. The guacamole was fresh and simple preparation of perfect avocado. The chips were actually fried corn tortillas which were excellent. I had the skirt steak. It was tender and perfectly cooked and even though rare it came to the table still warm. Another excellent salsa. It was accompanied by a salad of sautéed onions (scallions and shallots at least). We also had the dish tacos which were full with a very light batter almost tempera like . The portion was ample. The classic margaritas were well made. The service was nicely paced, efficient and friendly. We had an excellent post dinner conversation the management and how much we enjoyed the meal. The restaurant is hard hence the ambiance can be loud. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening read more