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!

I had the adobada tacos & a nopal plate with asada meat. The food is on point. Coming from SoCal,…read moredidn't expect tacos to be on point on the east coast. But they were!! I spoke to the guy that seemed to be running the spot and he told me that there style is TJ Style. I've been to many spots in Baja and in So Cal, and I think this place was on par with spots back home. I read a review that criticized they're ordering process..... If your not used to the way REAL peeps order and get their tacos, then this place might not work for you....its fast paced and you just need to know. C'mon...... So.....good thing NYC has a spot like this one! I will definitely visit one more time before I leave!!

So my 2nd time to try this place since it's so highly rated for NY. It's good don't get me wrong…read more But again, being from Cali, we have some of the best tacos around. So for these, they were ok. This location always seem to have a line because of the location. You wait and then you order. They need to have more descriptions up before you get to the register. By the time you get to register, I didn't have time to read everything before I had to order since there was a line behind me. You get your ticket and then give it to someone preparing the food and then you wait. Then you have to find a place to get it, good luck when it's busy. Also grab your salsas. Worth a try since it's a stable.

Cesar B and Chef Edgar went out of their way to make sure my group was happy. So personable and…read moreattentive, Cesar really made our night. Food is solid. Drinks phenomenal (great happy hour). Amazing vibe for large groups! We can't wait to go back to visit our new friends.

The line to get in for a Thursday lunch moved a bit slowly, but once I sat (at the bar), service…read morewas prompt and on-point. The bartender served water right away and whipped up a red sangria in no time. She also left my receipt without me asking, making it easy to pay with cash and get out of there without needing to get her attention again. I appreciated that the quesadilla was not oily at all - so it was great finger food. I did wish the steak had had more flavor development.

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.