Such great staff! Carne asada tacos are the best and over all very welcoming will definitely be coming back!

Nice Mexican spot! Great ambience and service. We were here for dinner and ordered the nachos, the chicken and fish tacos and the chille releno and all were yummy! It's not the best Mexican I have had but it's a very good alternative. I am definitely going to go back to this place to try the rest of the menu. read more

La Contenta Oeste - La Contenta Nachos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Lively atmosphere, cute interior and the GM is very nice and helpful. Good customer service! read more

La Contenta Oeste - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

We made a reservation for this Mexican spot for NYE and it didn't disappoint. The service was excellent with fast water refills, fast appetizers, and fast overall service. The food was so delicious and fresh. The margaritas were made to perfection and the atmosphere sends you right into a Mexican vibe with the cumbias playing. This is a must visit while in NYC! read more

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New York has never been known for it's Mexican cuisine, especially traditional Mexican. This jernt falls in between somewhere but was very good. We actually shot a TV thing there and food was made especially for the shoot and our crew and actors. Everything was fresh, tasty, and we all enjoyed it very much. The chef knows what he's doing and the restaurant is friendly in decor and nicely laid out. read more

I made reservations for a Friday evening for 5 people and we were seated right when we arrived. We didn't get any appetizers, but we each chose a drink from the menu - there are lots of great choices! My friend and I both ordered the Chile Relleno, and we both agreed it was really good. It was cooked to perfection and the flavors were great. It also had a really nice spice kick to it. My boyfriend got the Birria de Res, and he said it was really good, but it only came with two tacos, so he basically had to eat most of it like soup. Not sure if they forgot to give him a third taco, or if the dish just comes with two. Overall, we had a great time and the food was really good. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Chile Relleno y Succotash - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Boyfriend and I came here on a blustery night. We made reservations and were promptly seated. The vibe is casual and fun! A table of younger people next to us were celebrating a birthday and on the other side was a family with children. I ordered the shrimp enchilada on recommendation from the waiter and boyfriend ordered the Chile rellenos -- a classic that he had been searching for since our trip to Mexico. We ordered several rounds of drinks which were all fantastic! The guacamole was fine, nothing out of the ordinary but still good. My dish was wonderful seasoned, the shrimp cooked to perfection, and appropriately cheesy. I didn't feel heavy afterwards as I usually do after eating Hispanic food. The staff was attentive, the food delicious, and the drinks sublime. I have nothing negative to say about our experience here. Would definitely come back for another meal! read more

The drinks were great, the service and staff amazing and the food was ok. We got the chicken w chicken risotto and the enchiladas with chicken. The outside seating area needs some TLC. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Good drinks! - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Good food and drinks at this place. They have outdoor seating available inside clear "igloos". It might get really hot inside of them once summer comes around so I'm not sure how comfortable that will be. Our waitress/service was excellent. read more

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Drinks are strong and delicious especially the Inferno! Omg so dangerous. Tacos are good, would recommend the fish one though they're nothing you can't get anywhere else. I got the short rib for dinner and it was good. The short ribs was cooked well but lacked some flavor. The potatoes were bomb. The spicy shrimp enchilada was delicious and would recommend! Be prepared for a kick. I would recommend this place for larger parties too. They have a back room area and hosted all 12 of us no problem. I think we could've fit 14 if we squeezed! Service was great, fast, and very accommodating and lots of smiles which is pretty rare in nyc. Oh they also allow dogs inside! read more

La Contenta Oeste - Short rib dish - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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First of all-super cool outdoor dining setup. Each table is enclosed within its own space and all necessary COVID and social distancing precautions are taken. The menu showcases interesting dishes ranging from traditional Mexican (ex. Enchiladas Suizas) to unique fusion (Pollo en Mole Poblano with Wild Rice Chicken Risotto). I ended up opting for the Pollo en Mole Poblano while my friends chose the Enchiladas de Camaron, Tacos de Pescado, and Mole Verde. Pollo en Mole Poblano - This dish was extremely tasty; the mole sauce was very flavorful with a rich consistency. The wild rice risotto was fabulous-smooth and creamy with hearty plantains mixed in. Unfortunately, my chicken was on the drier side and a bit difficult to chew. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and my friends each enjoyed their respective dishes. The prices are fair for NYC standards and the setup is definitely one of the better outdoor dining arrangements in the city. Do give this place a try! read more

La Contenta Oeste - Pollo en Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

La Contenta Oeste! Super good fish tacos and camarone enchiladas. This green hot sauce is so dope by the way. Excellent spicy margs. The place has outdoor seating with dividers (for social distancing), except when I came it was so windy that some of them fell along with the fence that was barricading the restaurant from the road the staff were super friendly and let us sit inside. Was def way less windy and precarious sitting inside, lol! They still had up the dividing plastic walls, though. Our server was super nice, and the manager (Karen I think her name is?) was so down to earth. Def a solid spot. Taco review: 8.2 read more

La Contenta Oeste - Enchiladas de Camarn - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything starting from when I called the restaurant to when I ate my food was so seamless and amazing. I felt like being vegan today, since I'm still recovering from the bloat from the holidays. I called the restaurant to ask what options they had for vegans and what can be made vegan. The person who answered the phone was so sweet and helpful. He gave me options that weren't on the menu like making veggie tacos, and he also reassured me that the black beans are completely vegan. My husband and I wanted to split the nachos, but of course he wanted cheese on his. I put in a note in my order to put cheese on half, if possible. When I received the order they actually put our 1 order of nachos in 2 separate containers. One was vegan and the other vegetarian, it was so thoughtful! I ordered the mole verde as my entree, and this reminded me of a Spanish version of a Thai green curry. I loved it! I wish I got a better picture of it, but trust me it was so good! Over a bed of rice were vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, potatoes, squash, green beans) and black beans. I requested black beans for some protein so they added that on. When we received the order it was still warm and tasted fresh. We finished everything so fast! If their service is so great over the phone and for takeout orders, I can't even imagine their service when dining there! Can't wait to order/dine here again. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Vegan nachos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent food drinks and service! A little cramped but otherwise an amazing experience! Real Mexican Food!! read more

What a great place to come for happy hour - although I do wish that it wasn't only til 5:45pm at this location! The margarita was great and was still a special although not on the Happy Hour menu. The tacos come with only two apiece instead of three but I'm glad - as seen in the picture, they do NOT under serve you. They give you plenty of stuffing for at least three tacos and everything was delicious. They even gave me extra cilantro like requested. Service was exceptional. Would come back to try other things on the menu. The interior lighting and design is cute for winter holidays too. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant and it was nothing special nor anything necessarily bad. That being said, I think there are probably other restaurants in the area in this cuisine that I'd try first before coming back. The restaurant was pretty crowded for a weekday night, probably because it is relatively inexpensive and the bar area seems like a nice place to hang out. It is WAY too loud inside though, and so we waited a little longer for our reserved table in order to be able to get a table outside. But, sitting outside meant much worse table service since it didn't seem like servers frequented out there very often. The food we ordered was decent. The guacamole was good and the melted cheese dish as on point. We shared fish tacos and the steak entree as well and both were pretty tasty. Overall, like I said we'd probably come back, but I wouldn't count this as the top of our list for Mexican food in the area. read more

"Content" is an appropriate word in the title of this place. My best friend and I were seriously content after devouring our pan-seared shrimp enchilada, guacamole and sweet plantains, and sitting outside people-watching on a Monday night for hours. The outdoor seating, coupled with the insanely delicious and cheesy shrimp enchilada was NUTS. Get it, and grab a seat outside. Everything about it was so pleasant and carefree. 5 Stars!!!!!!! read more

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Overall: 4.5 The food is very good and the price is reasonable and fair. The service is friendly and we received our meal just minutes after ordering it. The ambiance is good but the music is louder than it needs to be. read more

Thought I wrote a review ages ago for this place. I went here a bit early for happy hour and they were already a bit crowded (all main seats were reserved..) The Mayan was excellent as with their other location. As they didn't have the torta ahogada like their other location (please re-add this,) I stuck with the tacos de pollo. It was good with some nice spice. There was a good amount of chicken and the tomatillo salsa/crema added some nice sour flavors. Great bartender also. Good place. I'll be back soon for a longer review. read more

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La Contenta is my favorite spot for brunch in the entire city. We've been coming here for years and they only get better with time. The food is so, so delicious and their staff are wonderful. Based off our past experiences and having walked by, this was the first spot we felt comfortable venturing to for outdoor dining. Here's why: 1. The tables are actually spread out 6 feet apart. Not only that, but they set up a barrier so people walking on the sidewalk aren't toppling over your table. 2. They follow all of the necessary precautions. Everyone is wearing masks and they cover your food until it arrives at the table to ensure there's no contamination. 3. The staff is also super considerate and sweet as always! As far as food goes, you honesty can't go wrong. I rarely stray from ordering the chilaquiles. It's just so freakin' delicious. Occasionally they offer the hanger steak on the menu which is to die for. My partner always opts for the huevos rancheros - it's his favorite in Manhattan. Oh, and their brunch cocktails are excellent and exceptionally priced for the West Village. If you're looking for a great brunch spot look no further. La Contenta is one of the best in the city. read more

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WOW, from the very beginning with waiters opening doors for us to the end where they helped box up leftovers, the service was truly outstanding. They anticipated all of our needs and made sure the dining experience was top-notch. The food was also excellent, well made with lots of flavor and amazing cheeses. Definitely recommend if you're looking for an authentic Mexican place to satisfy your cravings! read more

La Contenta Oeste - La Contenta Nachos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Love this place. Granted, both times we've been, we've sat at the bar and only had drinks, but their cocktails are wonderful and decently priced (for nyc), and the service is very friendly. Food looks really good so I'm sure we'll eat here eventually. read more

Let me just say that TexMex is not MexMex. And I'm a MexMex boy. If you want actual Mexican food then this is the place for you. It's got everything. Wicked good mole. Mexican wines. And even delicious margaritas in variations that will tickle your pickle. Whats a Mexican wine? It's that thing that comes from Baja California that's actually really good wine. I should just say delicioso. Margaritas may not be Mexican but this IS America. The vibe is there and you should be too. Servicio es muy bien tambien. drop con mi Español read more

Excellent food and vibe Nice they have happy hour specials at the tables too Will be back read more

I came here for cinco de Mayo and I must say it was amazing. This is a Mexican restaurant which is Mexican owned and I think that amazing. I love it when the owner is from the cuisine which is being cooked. So we had a reservation and did have to wait a bit more because we wanted to be seated outside. When we were seated we started to order and were informed our table was only for 90 minutes. I thought this was not being applied because I saw other tables seating at their tables for way longer than 90 minutes. So let's get to the food and the ordering. We ordered the queso fundido and I must say I still think about this dish. It has been a week but I still want to go back to eat this. The cheese was so delicious and the tortilla with it were so fresh. This was our appetizer so we shared it and it was the perfect appetizer, spicy and shareable. Then we also ordered the guacamole and that was quite delicious as well. My main course was the shrimp enchiladas and I must say I ate everything on my plate. I wiped it clean, you would have thought I liked the plate. It was so good and I just love this place. Now for the drinks, I like my margaritas frozen but the machine was not working. So I had the guava on the rocks and then the mango on the rocks both were delicious. Out waiter was nice and I would definitely go back to order more dishes off the menu. I would say they did tel us to leave once we stopped ordering but I did not see anyone get asked to leave. That was the only thing which I observed which I did not like. But besides that; this place was amazing and I recommend it to everyone. I would say I understand they have a time limit on the tables but then it has to be for everyone. read more

La Contenta Oeste - All our food - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here on Friday which was yesterday excellent service when we first got there the host asked if we had a reservation and unfortunately we didn't she said it'll take a few minutes to get a table for 2 she asked us if we will like to wait at the bar and she'll comw to us when there is a table available so we went ahead to the bar not even 10 min later she comes up to us and takes us over to the table absolutely loved this in other places it'll take over 30 minutes for you to get seated but anyways later on the server came to us and recommended a lot of good things as an appetizer we got fish tacos and carne asada which were amazing later on in the entree I got shrimp enchiladas and my partner got birria de res. This is such a good place for a date night I loved it!!! Will be coming back. read more

The drinks were strong and good. My steak quesadilla was just unfortunately oversalted. Too much sodium! The atmosphere is really nice but overall nothing really left much of an impression outside of this read more

La Contenta Oeste - Steak quesadilla and a margggg - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Bar review only. Heavy on tequila, as you might expect. The cocktails my group had were all very good. "didn't even taste like tequila", said one of my folks. But tasted very good. read more

Wow, wow, wow! The hanger steak I had at this place was phenomenal. It was a little garlicky but whatever they had marinated it in was outstanding. Served over some potatoes and greens, I cleaned my plate. My dining companion had the chicken and she generously gave me was so juicy and flavorful (it was a half chicken, blackened but I forget the name but it was the second item on the entree list, I believe) The margarita I had was fine, nothing special and not strong. The chocolate soufflé for dessert with ice cream was very good as well. It was more like a dense cake, though. Didn't have the airiness of a soufflé but still tasty. Service was friendly but a bit scattershot. For example, my friend got there and was waiting at the hostess stand while two employees stood there chatting to one another. Another person came in and they immediately stopped talking, greeted that individual and seated her while my friend was just standing there. They apologized afterwards but the very least you can do in customer service is acknowledge a human being physically standing right in front of you. Also, the room is super loud. I got there early and the front room only had two tables. There was a table at the end with three people who were extremely loud. They tried to sit us there but we asked if we could sit somewhere else (which we did, no issues). But then they tried to sit another table there, and they also asked to be moved. It just seems weird that in an empty room you want to sit someone next to a loud group of screeching gadabouts, esp when people repeatedly ask to be moved. That aside, the food was so good I am adding this to my rotation for dinner dates. So guys, if you are single and between 35-55, you might find yourself invited to dinner here! read more

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Amazing! I love this place. I am from Mexico, and this place outshines any Mexican place I have EVER been to. So fancy inside too. The Mayan drink is amazing! Not too spicy, but the kick is enough. The buzz is very present off of one. The carne asada tacos are to die for. The nachos are a must have appetizer. If you've gotten this far into my review, what are you doing ? Head OVER there now !! Forgot to take a picture of the nachos because I ate them so fast. read more

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Came here first week of May, right before Cinco de Mayo. Granted 2018 spring weather has been sketchy, it was a rather warm and humid evening. I did not realize this restaurant does not have air conditioning. Don't mind the absence of air conditioning but at least the area in the back, where I was seated, lacked ventilation and fresh air, and was quite nauseating. I mention this because I'm not so sure this affected my impression of the food given so many positive reviews I had read about this place. Anyway started off with the traditional guacamole which really seemed like a pile of mashed avocados missing the flavors of pico de gallo. Queso fundido was good although a part of me really wished there was some meat in it. Tacos are pretty standard and thankfully the fish tacos, chicken tacos, and steak tacos were adequate. Probably shouldn't have ordered two different enchilada dishes (One chicken and one shrimp) as they ended up tasting the same, doused in sauces. Nothing was standing out... until the final entree came out- the CHULETAS DE PUERCO!!! It's pork chops, verdolagas, pork beans, and pomegranate sauce. Excellent combination of the meat and pomegranates! Was planning on skipping dessert but the staff surprised me with a sombrero and ice cream and broke out into a happy birthday song. While I was super appreciative, I honestly wanted to enjoy the entire or most of the meal, not just the chuletas de puerco. Hoping to visit again on a cooler day. read more

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Great spot for happy hour! Came by and got ~$10 margs, and cheaper guac, quesadillas, and fish tacos. Beer and wine is on happy hour too for cheap. This new location is hella convenient and dimly lit. Bartenders are surprisingly nice, and will give recs as needed. Definitely come through for happy hour. Pros: Happy hour Margs Guac Fish tacos Ambiance Bartenders Cons: Get crowded after happy hour read more

La Contenta Oeste - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Sunday late brunch at the bar... Good food solid drinks and fabulous staff. Torta cubano: great bread, fresh ingredients, full of flavor, large sandwich. Came with a couple potatoes on the side. I would've loved to have seen a couple more potatoes but I guess the sandwich is so big you don't really need it... except that I love potatoes :) Enchilada suiza: came with rice and beans which were yummy. The enchilada overall was good but the chicken inside was... hard and over cooked... gonna def give it another shot because maybe it was an off day or maybe they are working out kinks because they just opened. Cucumber michelada: so yummy!!! If you like cukes and micheladas def try this. It was a first for me. Can't wait to try the dinner menu. The 4th star is def for the staff. The bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable. Super happy about this neighborhood addition and glad they took over the old French roast location (let's face it, French roast went downhill A LOOOOONG time ago so to the neighborhood: please stop sending this new restaurant hate mail and give it a chance.) PS they're open late!! read more

La Contenta 2nd location. There's going to be lots of new information which I'll list. 1. This location is open much later. 4 am every night. YES. Every night. 2. Happy Hour here is $9. (Original location is $8) 3. IT'S SO BIG!!!!!!!!! Original La Contenta is so tight, you're brushing elbows with the party next to you. 4. Lots of the staff from the original location are working here. So plenty of familiar faces. 5. Menu has been expanded with lots of the classics from the first location brought over (queso, tacos.) 6. This location does breakfast, brunch, happy hour and dinner. So depending on what time you come, you will be given a specific menu. I wanted to try some of the newer items but they only served it for dinner (we came during happy hour.) Therefore plan accordingly. 7. It's beautiful, it's big and staff is so welcoming. Either location you will have a great time. read more

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We stopped into La Contenta to sit at the bar and grab a snack during happy hour. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. They have a few fun Micheladas on the menu but I went with the standard. It had a little bit of an odd taste and I did ask them what it was but I can't remember now. After that I stuck to the shots! Their menu is more pared down than you typically find at a Mexican restaurant but so many items sound great, plus they're more likely to execute the dishes well. The Tacos de Carne Asada were packed full with succulent chunks of grilled hangar steak and the La Contenta Nachos were simple but absolutely hit the spot. The chips stayed crunchy and they had just the right amount of black beans and cheese on them. read more

If I could give this place 100 stars I would! They accommodated our party of 11 people when they usually do 7 or less and it was still amazing. Service was fantastic and we all really loved it! Will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends. read more

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Great authentic Mexican - so rare in this city. Came in during happy hour and had some guacamole, fish tacos and chicken tacos. We were so happy with our food, the decor is so cool (love the photos by the bathroom) and the service was absolutely excellent. Will definitely be back if in the neighborhood and would love to try a full meal here. read more

The food and drinks are amazing. I recommend the nachos, fish tacos, and hardcore lavender (cocktail). The bartender, Dario, was friendly, suggested drinks, and efficient. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Great Mexican brunch spot tucked away in Greenwich! Their cocktails are all $8 (no I'm not joking) and dishes are less than $20. Great prices for what you get! The restaurant is also dog friendly so it was perfect for me to take my dog on. The drinks were very good and refreshing. They start you off with some free chips and a great orange colored salsa. The chilaquiles were packed with flavor, but beware it really is like eating a heap of nachos covered in sauce. The enchiladas were tasty with the verde sauce. The carne asada on the tacos were actually surprisingly really good and packed with flavor. One of the instances I think getting restaurant tacos were worth it. Service is very friendly as well! read more

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Coming from California, my standards for Mexican food are fairly high. My friend and I ended up here on a whim while exploring the West Village and WOW... I kid you not - best chicken mole I've ever had. Literally everything we ate blew our socks off. I don't drink and can't speak for the cocktails, but our food was phenomenal. Will definitely be back on my next trip to NYC. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Chicken Pollo en Mole Poblano - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York