Service started at high note and kept getting better. Renee made our experience great and had the perfect recommendations. The Happy Hour is one of the best in the city - buy one get one. And you aren't limited with getting the exact same drink. The Spicy Tuna Tostada was fresher than the sea. It was a perfect poor with a cold cocktail. My favorite bite. All the taco options were superb. I went with the Al Pastor was not disappointed. I just moved to the area and I will undoubtedly become a regular here. read more

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Armando, You're Great-But the Prices? Not So Much. We live in the neighborhood and have our go-to spots. Since Oso seemed to have changed hands or at least the vibe has shifted we decided to give this place another try. First, a shoutout to Armando you're great at your job! Friendly, attentive, and professional. Truly a standout. While the food was tasty, I couldn't help but feel the prices didn't align with the portion sizes or overall value. Let's be honest most ingredients in Mexican cuisine are relatively inexpensive (except maybe the avocado), so $16 for two tacos with barely a teaspoon of chicken or beef feels excessive. Just two blocks away on Broadway, there's another fantastic Mexican spot offering generous portions at a much more reasonable price point. Unfortunately, this felt like price gouging, and I won't be returning. Great service can't make up for what feels like taking advantage of customers. read more

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Had a really nice dinner at Oso. The ambiance is perfect for a date night - dim lights, quiet music and beautiful ambiance. Drinks and food were great. I had the espresso and Kahlua cocktail but subbed vodka for the tequila. It was delicious. Ordered the chips and guacamole and Al pastor quesadillas. Everything was delicious. My only note is that the guacamole and black beans could have used a touch a salt - other than that food was really solid. I'll definitely be back. read more

I recommend a reservation as Oso is not that big! They also have outdoor seating. Oso has an interesting selection of food. However, they are extremely lacking in vegetarian options. None of the tacos or burritos are vegetarian. I had a lemonade and the batatas con mole which is one of the few vegetarian dishes. It was good, though I wish I could have enjoyed a taco as well. We had empanadas which were also vegetarian. The green sauce they come with is great. They have desserts but we were so full and didn't get to try them. Pretty bustling restaurant with attentive staff. I will go back but I hope they add more vegetarian options read more

Oso - Lemonade - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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THE ONLY REASON THE REVIEW IS 2 STARS, IS BECAUSE ITS HARDER TO DELETE. - Went to Oso for the first time, male greeter in all black was very dismissive. I feel like they purposely wanted to ignore us until the happy hour promo passed. The woman who served us was so cute and pleasant that I dead didn't think she worked there. She changed the whole vibe and did her best to revive the quality of service. She literally ran with 1 minute left before happy hour was over and locked in our drinks after being ignore for 15 minutes after being seated. I got up to go to the bar because my party and I ordered drinks and then had to take them to go because we were ASKED TO LEAVE so a table of 4 white people could have our table of 2, and I watched the male bartender, be condescending and talk down to our lovely Black woman server multiple times. Over stupid shit about her piercing the drink ticket on the stand when it was completed....except after 30 minutes of waiting while seated, I was NOW standing at the bar after being kicked out BECAUSE he didn't make the drinks. She couldn't punch the ticket as complete because of his inefficiency and he was making us wait to lecture her when I watched her serve 3 tables, service an uber eats driver outside the restaurant and deliver 2x rounds of drinks before he even pulled out these baby sippy cups to make the drinks. I came in and out the restaurant twice waiting for the drinks after they asked us to LEAVE so a table of four white folks could have our 2 person table, since we were only waiting for drinks. At that point they lost me despite how awesome our server was. Having to come in for the drinks twice, then the same uninterested greeter from before waived me off when I asked him if the drinks being ready is too much disrespect. When I went back to the bar after the greeter waived me off, I saw the bartender ask and serve these white women at the bar if they were ready for another rounds of drinks and then when our server met my eyes, she asked him AGAIN about our drinks. I saw the bartender fish through the stack of punched tickets and lecture her AGAIN. He then told me that after waiting the 25 minutes for the drinks, we would have to wait 5 more minutes and then he turned around to continue scolding the server. He insisted on slowing service down, by being incredibly inefficiently and yappy. Like through the loud music and his domineering body language you could see him talking down to her while she's hustling and then trying to avoid my nosy eyes while pretending to make six ounces of bullshit. If you're white; you'll love this place because you will get fast tracked, star treatment. You can even bring your golden doodle fleabag dog into the restaurant and get serviced faster than I did for an already paid drink. Attached below are the drinks in question that took 30 minutes to receive with no straw in between a Celsius for comparison. read more

Oso - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I am giving Oso 4 stars because of our history. Pre pandemic Oso was our go to restaurant! Every single weekend we would come for their shrimp quesadillas. It was not your average quesadilla, it was so authentic and their margaritas never disappoint! I am not sure if they changed their chef but the food was just ok this time around. We ordered the esquites which used to be served in a bowl, this time they tried to get too fancy and put it in a cup. I feel like the corn was drowning in sauce and it felt more like a corn soup. The tostada was good, on the spicy side. The fish taco was way too fried and I could taste the oil. A little disappointed, Oso was one of my favorites! read more

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I came to Oso for lunch on a double date with my fiancé and a couple of friends around 2:30pm on a Saturday. We did not have a reservation but were able to walk in without any wait time. This restaurant is super cute, has a lot of greenery and light wooden decor which make it feel very open, clean, and natural. Service was very top notch, with the waiters constantly attentive of our table and making sure we had everything we needed. They have a pretty extensive menu with appetizers, many drink options, tacos, soups/salads, and larger plates. There was definitely something for everyone. My fiancé and I shared: - guacamole: the guacamole was very good! It had the perfect balance of saltiness and acidity with nice textures from the finely diced onions and tomatoes. They added some slices of radish to it which I've never seen but I actually really enjoyed! The tortilla chips that this came with were amazing. They were crispy, had a nice thickness to them, tasted super fresh, and were not oily at all! Would recommend! The portion of guacamole was a little small compared to how many chips you get but overall I really enjoyed this. - shrimp tacos: these were pretty good! The tortilla was fresh, the spice level was perfect, the shrimp were tender and had that delicious charcoal umami flavor from the grill. They had a nice creamy chipotle sauce and some refreshing cucumber slaw which added brightness to the dish. Would get these again! - quesadilla de tinga: I was very intrigued by this because of the blue corn tortilla. The tortilla was amazing, but I feel like the filling fell a little short to my expectations, the cheese was not as melted as I had hoped and the chicken tinga, even though flavorful, was a little dry. That being said, this was a very filling dish! The quesadillas look small but they are very generous with the filling which is not the case in other places. Would give this another try but maybe with another meat. - enchiladas: I'm a big fan of enchiladas in salsa verde so my standards are high. These were good but definitely not the best I've had. The sauce felt a little too watery and flat in flavor. I did appreciate again the large portion and how generous they were with the filling. However, not sure I would order these again and would opt for tacos or quesadillas instead! Overall, I liked this place and thought the prices were very reasonable. Their Mexican food is pretty good, not the best I've had but probably a 6.5/10 (which is higher than many other places I've had in the city). That being said, my standards for Mexican food are pretty high since I lived in California for many years and have been struggling to find something comparable in NYC so far. I do think the ambiance and service really make this place worth it! The ambiance is very cute and nice for a gathering with friends or a chill date night. The service was very attentive and soo friendly. I also loved how this has more of a neighborhood-spot feel and feels authentic. Would come back again to try more of their dishes in the future (including their churros which look amazing but I was too full to try my first time!) read more

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This was really good Mexican food at a reasonable price. I had the hongos (mushroom) quesadilla, and arroz y frijoles on the side. The two blue corn quesadillas were filled with cheese and an avocado salsa and came with salsa verde on the side, which introduced a variety of rich, savory, toasty, and bright flavors. The rice and beans were warm and hearty, and came filled with some cheese as well. The whole meal came to $30 after tax and tip, and the portions were quite generous. The only drawback is that the space is quite loud. There were some particularly loud customers at the bar, and the noise only went up when they started playing music. I'd recommend sitting outside next time, or getting takeout. read more

Oso - Hongos quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The fish tacos were amazing! You get two fully packed fish tacos, I could have eaten two more! The chips are fresh! I tried the 3 salsas and they were good but they were spicy. The esquites were good too. My cousin ordered the steak bowl and it came with 4 tortillas on the side. The bowl had a lot of flavor and was full to the top. We tried two drinks the taco truck was my favorite! The illegal mezcal drink was good but not great. Now let's talk about the CHURROS!! they were delicious. They were soft like fall apart soft and hot. I would get these for sure next time. The restaurant itself is dimly lit and has a lot of decor and a beautiful mural wall. A great date night option. The servers were nice and not overwhelming. Great little neighborhood gem. Prices were decent maybe a little pricey but in this day and age it's expected. read more

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Great food, fabulous cocktails. Good music and outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Service is fab! Highly recommend.

Our experience at Oso was great! Guacamole is so so fresh and you can tell the tortilla chips aren't from a bag from the grocery store. Drinks are also well made and hits the spot. Fully enjoyed my experience and service received. Happy hour is the best part - BOGO on their WHOLE drink menu! Fantastic! read more

Oso - Taco Truck cocktail - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Very delicious!!! It's always a bummer when the service isn't great but also it wasn't bad by any means just more of a : take your order and that's it. Which is fine for some. The food was great though, and I was recommended to get the quesadillas as the best value option and I agree! read more

Oso - Birria Tacos chips and salsa and Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Oso is a great spot in Harlem! It's more of a "trendy" Mexican spot so prices are higher, but I think it's standard to most restaurants in NYC!! I think what stood out most to me was the service. When they introduced the menu, they said to make them aware of any dietary restrictions. Everyone was super pleasant and they took time to explain items on the menu that could be made vegan!! The chips and salsa were really good! I love the way they make their tortilla chips. The guacamole was a bit expensive and bland so I wouldn't order that again. Ultimately, the tortilla chips stole the show!! They had made "vegan" mushroom tacos, but they were served with loads of cheese on top. I'm not the type to send something back so I just pushed the cheese to the side and ate around it. The tacos were really good outside of that error, but they could be a little more careful when dealing with dietary restrictions. If you have dietary restrictions and are planning to dine here, I would just really emphasize what your needs on and clarify what you can/can't have. Other than that, the tortillas were pretty fresh and they had great flavor! Overall, I think Oso is a cute spot with decent food, drinks, and a nice vibe! It's not the most authentic, but it's enjoyable!! read more

The food and drinks were awesome. Make sure you ask about the daily specials. The service was great and the staff gave great recommendations. It was a very intimate space great for date night. read more

I came here for their hh and it was great. The service was great and the drinks were amazing. I would definitely come back and have come back for their great hh. When we went the place was quiet and calm a nice time to catch up with your guest. read more

The food here is decent. outside of this- One of the servers here was SO rude to my husband and I last time we were here, and we came here relatively often (we won't be coming back), he wouldn't let us sit at a table (only bar seating) claiming there were reservations- yet over an hour later there were only maybe 2 other parties in the restaurant. not only this, he continually SLAMMED my husbands water when refilling, was rude whenever we asked questions about drinks etc and just was nasty to us as a whole for no actual reason. another gentleman with a beard came in and was kind and pleasant as a server but by this time we were fed up and decided to go somewhere else in the area. It was a really disheartening experience. we were excited to have a new spot in Harlem, now that's not the case. read more

Decided to come here on a Saturday for some late bites and drinks; arrived about an hour before close and got a table immediately. Service was impeccable; our server was friendly, attentive, and just on top of his stuff! Overall, the food was good, but I was a little disappointed by the entree sizes. Al Pastor Tacos: Wish we got another taco in the entree, but overall was pretty good. Not amazing, but the pork was marinated pretty well. Would suggest more of a pineapple salsa rather than thin chunks. Overall, worth trying. Churros: Nice crunch, but a little too internally soft for my tastes. Would suggest to maybe turn down the deep fryer a bit so there's more of a fluffy interior (seemed a little mushy inside). A nice coating of cinnamon sugar around these made these pretty good (especially when dipped in caramel). Chocolate Tres Leches Cake: Delicate and light, this was an excellent dessert. The chocolate was a great addition -- never had chocolate tres leches before, but will certainly seek it out going forward. Not too sweet, nicely portioned. Value: 3/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 2/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 read more

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This place is such a gem! We were looking for tortilla soup and found it and have been coming weekly! Their happy hour is amazing - 2 for 1 On all drinks - including bottles of vino! The people who work there are lovely & remember you. Tortilla soup and posole soup is delicious! read more

Food was excellent. Service was not good. Closing time was approaching and the waitress was itching to leave. My two friends and I understand their need to want to get home. Rather than using her words to tell us to wrap things up in the next XX amount of minutes like every other decent restaurant, she proceeds to take cocktails and food that we were still drinking and eating without asking us if we were done with it. We spent a lot of money on food, drinks, and tip that night (of note tip was given before she grabbed our drinks/food). Although the food is excellent, their service makes us never want to go back. There are plenty of great restaurants around the city that would appreciate the business. read more

we tried the coconut, tamarind, and guava margarita all very good. also got the night in tijuana SO good. our favorite was the guava. food we got the ahi tostada HIGHLY recommend. our favorite dish of the night. we also got the sopa de tortilla, al pastor tacos and quesadillas birria along with beans and rice. birria was super flavorful. would definitely come here again. atmosphere super cute and cozy. great for a date night. for dessert we got the special which was trea leches. amazing. this place deserves much love and praise. food and service were fantastic! read more

The gent that greeted us, most warm & friendly! The atmosphere was just right and the food was excellent! We happened there by chance. It actually had more diners than you would generally see late afternoon. Will surely go back! read more

Delicious food and a cute space! Great happy hour deal as well. Sat outside on a nice day and it was perfect.

Amazing food! I love coming to eat here and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.

The food was amazing and the servers were really attentive and the space is really cozy. I came here with my girls but I think this would also be a cute date night. Please try the taco trunk drink! It was delicious!!! read more

Oso - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here on a random Monday night and was able to snag a seat pretty quickly (though they were packed by the time we left around 8). They have a decent amount of outdoor seating and they sanitize the tables between parties. We started off with the guac and the elote. Both were really good and I loved the fresh tortilla chips served with the guac. It also came with a spicy dipping sauce that was SO good. I ordered the Taco Truck cocktail after my waiter recommended it and it was delicious! Not very strong though. For my meal, I went with the tacos ($15): shrimp, barbacoa, and al pastor. The al pastor was so so good, as was the barbacoa. The shrimp was just okay. Service was quick and attentive, and the music playing was also good. Would recommend for a casual spot to grab some lunch or dinner! read more

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Was looking for some Mexican food and decided to make the trek to Harlem and give Oso a try. This place is a little bit pricier than I would have expected for Mexican food, but the food was pretty good. Guac and Tortilla chips (3/5) - Nothing too amazing from the standard guac and chips Al pastor tacos with consume - (5/5) Tons of flavor and would definitely get this again Pescado Tacos (4/5) - Pretty decent tacos, but I guess I became partial to the al pastor read more

Great food. Vegetarian tortilla soup was absolutely delicious - deep flavor and lots of toppings. The guacamole was lovely and fresh, and the chips seemed freshly made. We also shared the elotes and the shrimp tacos. I probably wouldn't get the elotes again, but the shrimp tacos were fab. Margaritas were also good. read more

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This place became an instant favorite for me. Everything here was awesome. Absolutely delicious food, you HAVE to try the Quesadilla. Our waiter was super nice, the place itself was just beautiful. I'll be back. read more

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Oso is the hidden gem up there in Harlem That EVERYONE needs at least to try once . It's the new gastronomic sport lately To explore and find the new fantastic taco . Look NO MORE!!!! The variety , The freshness , The generosity!!!! Highly Highly recommended!!!! Definitely A Destination!!!! read more

Love the tacos, guacamole and margaritas here! The ingredients always taste so fresh. read more

Oso - Margs, chips & guac - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place has been on my list for some time now. So I was excited to try it out. They require proof of vaccination cards in order to sit indoors. If you're driving, expect to spend time searching for parking. The decor was nice. The Diosa de Guava (margarita) was soooo delicious. I would've ordered more but I worked the next day. The guac and chips were good. My chicken Tinga tacos was not as good as I expected it to taste, could've used more seasoning. I would try another item from the menu when I return. The service was amazing! Overall it's a great & chill place! read more

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Great service, good food, good drinks. Authentic Mexican food flavor, home made tortillas, the birria tacos and green pozole is my pick! read more

I ordered food from here for delivery, ordered the pozole and honestly it was not fresh hominy it was from can, changes the taste very much when they don't use fresh ingredients. I ordered the birria tacos they were not good honestly bit salty and the meat was not tender even got the birria soup also very salty and oily. We ordered the corn cob and it was literally burnt it we did not eat it. For dessert we got churros and it had a taste of old oil. Definitely will not be ordering from here again needs major improvement. read more

This is such a cute spot! I think it's a great date spot with a partner but I went alone (and have ordered take out from here too!). Walking on Amsterdam Ave. you might miss it, it's a low key spot, intimate with dim lighting. I had an order of the mushroom tacos and added an order of the cauliflower tacos. The mushroom tacos were so good!! I would have ordered a second round but they only had enough to make one order. The mushrooms are very well seasoned, cooked nicely and the pineapple slices were a nice touch. I was not impressed with the cauliflower tacos though, definitely wouldn't recommend. Was also no impressed with their rice and beans. Lacked flavor and not a fan of the texture. read more

Met up with friends for a quick snack during happy hour. Tried the fried avocado, esquites, and the churros. The avocado was perfectly cooked with a pleasantly crispy exterior. Their churros were also bomb! read more

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Came here on a date. It's a smaller place so more intimate. My date had been one other time before and knew our server from his prior visit. I had to figure out what I wanted but found something I liked and later had to get out of my apartment since I was threatened later that same night. Since I moved from this area and am not feeling comfortable being back there I probably wouldn't return in the foreseeable future but if you're in the area and like Mexican food with a kick you should check this place out. read more

The Service was attentive and very professional the food was ok but this is where they CLIP YOU I ordered a quesadilla and a Diet Coke the quesadilla was 13 bux I would have paid more it was good but my can of Diet Coke was 6 bux and was labeled on the check as Mexican Soda -I mentioned it to the bartender and she said " Sorry I don't make the rules " I left annoyed tipped 20% A CLIP JOINT ! read more

I'm going to get straight to the point. The decor was cute, at the time we dined it was strictly outdoor only. The seats were comfortable, however those outdoor heaters DID NOT DO SHIT. The service was quick, efficient, and courteous. The food was average, nothing was unflavored or tasteless. Nonetheless nothing was mind-blowing. All in all a cute place to have a quick bite and happy hour drinks. read more

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Had a night out with a friend. It was during happy hour. We bought a margarita and I got the pescado tacos. Tacos and margarita were great. read more

Oso - Pescado Tacos and Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because I was looking for a happy hour and Mexican food in Harlem. Ordered the birria tacos which were SPECTACULAR! However, the happy hour was incredible disappointing as far as price is concerned. It's only a 3 dollar discount from the original price so a drink is still 11 dollars. The spicy margarita was good but was hoping for a more affordable happy hour. I was the most impressed by the dessert. We ordered the horchata Ice cream and it truly tasted like an horchata. Would come here again for the food but would steer clear of the "happy hour" read more

Oso - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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