Wow! The dishes were delicious and innovative! Our server, Daniel, was spot on with his…read morerecommendations - we enjoyed our cocktail (La Guelaguetza) and sharing the generous portions of Esquites (corn), Tlayuda (large tostada), and Enmoladas de pato (duck confit). As a corn lover, the flavor note of Esquites just reminded me of elotes that you get from a street vendor in Mexico. The Tlayuda was huge! We added carne asada as our topping, and it turned into an huge entree that's shareable between two people. We finished our meal with the most flavor-intense dish - duck confit enmoladas. Despite not being a crazy mole fan, the mole sauce that was drizzled all over the enmoladas had a perfect balance of rich notes with a bit of bittersweet chocolate undertone. The ambiance was great with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and the restaurant made it so special for us by providing a menu printed with "happy anniversary" with a note card and glasses of sparkling wine! This is a gem that's not to be missed!!!

We were in the area and just went in because Mexican for dinner sounded good. Once inside, I saw…read morethe Michelin sign and slowly realized as I looked around the restaurant that this was not a casual Tex-Mex kind of place. By then the hostess had already seated us and I was immersed in the excellent service and the delicious aromas from the open kitchen. My husband lived in Mexico City for a time and he said this was some of the best Mexican food he'd had. The corn vermouth was delicious and I'd never heard of sotol so tried it in a paloma, which was great. Definitely will go back again, but only once my wallet has recovered.

I came here for dinner, and this was one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to! Being…read morefrom California, I definitely missed the Mexican food scene, so I wanted to try Taqueria Tlaxcalli to taste a bite of home. When we entered, we were greeted with kind smiles from the ladies and they welcomed us to sit at any free table. Inside has lots of decor with ample seating. We sat and a server grabbed us menus. We got a carnitas burrito, grilled cactus side, horchata, and strawberry limeade (per her recommendation). Everything came so fast, and they even split the burrito for us! Oh my god, everything was so good. This has to be one of the BEST burritos I have ever had, comparable to the ones in San Diego. I love carnitas, and they do it so well here. It was tender, flavorful, just the perfect amount of sauce and seasoning! And the horchata was the best I have ever had too! The strawberry limeade was refreshing, and the grilled cactus was good! It was my first time trying it and it reminded me of aloe vera/okra texture. I had such a great time, such a great experience, I will definitely be back!

Very traditional and good Mexican food especially in Bronx New York should try......this placeread more

We've lived within walking distance from the restaurants on both Johnson and Riverdale Aves for 5…read moreyrs. When we 1st moved here and tried Metate, we thought it was just, Meh. As a result, we either went to Cocina Chente or ordered from Picante Picante. The former changed owners; the former owners opened Tobala. A few months ago, my husband tried Metate and said the burrito had gotten way better. Yesterday, I decided to pick up some apps as we had main course at home. I bought the corn and Tostones; they were amazing! Very, very delicious! I'm willing to try them again, and go for a main course. Since I didn't have a main course or drinks, I don't think the review warrants 5 stars. In terms of service, it was great; I walked up to the bar and my order was taken right away. I was standing only bc I sit a lot for work; therefore, I deferred the offer to sit down. Some reviews mentioned new owners; in our experience, it seems to be in the right direction.

My wife and I have been going to Metate for many years. The new owners have ruined the restaurant…read more I sat for almost 15 minutes waiting to order and ask two different waiters to take my order and both declined. Yet they took the orders for the tables on both sides of me. When I left I decided to call and discuss this with the manager. When I informed him of the situation his response was "ok, we have enough customers anyway". Never go to this restaurant unless you do not want to get served and treated with disrespect. The only reason I gave them one star is because I couldn't submit this comment without giving them at least one star.

My husband and I were on a hunt for some good Birria Tacos. And google bought us upon this little…read moregem. The tacos had a nice crunch and had a generous amount of cheese. It also comes with the side of consomé. Everything was delicious! We also ordered agua de Jamaica and the Horchata. Our service was excellent too. The place is small and has three little stools if you want to dine in. Thank you! We will be back.

Some of the best tacos in New York! Great queso fundido as wellI hope they start to stay open later…read moreduring the week. The new high rises going up next door are going to create over 1600 new apartment units. Would be silly for business owners not to try to stay open later! People love late-night tacos!

Loved Cocina Chente…read more The El Chapo cocktail and the Red Sangria were both delicious Guacamole and Mexican Street Corn were perfect Fajitas came out sizzling hot and tasted incredible Service was so friendly and fast Can't wait to come back

Cocina Chente in Riverdale gave my friends and me a great experience last Friday. Making a…read morereservation via Google was easy, and the staff responded promptly, showing politeness and cheerfulness, creating a good first impression. The restaurant had a fun, energetic vibe with many tables occupied, creating a lively ambiance perfect for the weekend. The guacamole and chips were superb--fresh, thick, and satisfying. I ordered beef nachos, and my friends had chicken quesadillas; all arrived hot and tasty. The rice on the side was well-seasoned. For drinks, I had the Rosa Colada--visually impressive with smoke for a dramatic effect--and my friends enjoyed Passion Fruit Mojitos. Both drinks were not overly sweet, a nice change. Overall, Cocina Chente offered a charming dining experience with great food, drinks, attentive staff, and a lively vibe. It's a must-visit in Riverdale. We're returning, especially for their guac and chips--our favorites!

Deeeeeelicioussssss !!! Everyyyy timeee ! I work right…read moreacross the bridge - & when these cravings hit for QuesoBirria tacos - THEY understand the assignment ! Also comes with a little soup! I've had their Tortas with everything on it- and AGAIN- It's delicious! Big on HOT SAUCE, and I can't get enough of theirs ! Thankssssss a bunch for all this good food.

The quesabirria and consomé are my fav from here, very flavorful and they don't skimp on the meat…read more Today I tried the steak burrito and the hard taco (chicken) threw DoorDash. Again, they give a lot of meat which is good, I wish the steak was more flavorful but the burrito was overall okay- I've had better, wish they put more crema and beans! The hard taco was great and the chicken was tasty. Been to this spot in person it's pretty small space a little hole in the wall vibes Mexican themed.

Honestly my fav Mexican restaurant in little Italy. Food is always fresh and flavorfulread more

Very bad service I ordered tacos de carnitas & they gave me very burnt crispy meat it even tastes…read morelike carbon. I called & they told me they couldn't do anything about it. If I can rate them a 0 star I would.

The place is small however the amount of food they give is huge. I got the nachos and a burrito and…read moreI have to share everything with my sister . Service was amazing they answered all our questions.

Never had I ate a taco made at a Mexican restaurant in NYC with a freshly made tortilla. This place…read morestands out over all five boroughs. Garnishes and favor are top notch. Crowd that frequents the restaurant aren't the friendliest which means you want to order and go. But definitely worth ordering a pick up. Those that frequent the restaurant aren't necessarily the restaurants fault. That said you don't feel safe eating there unless you're of a certain background. Ambiance isn't all that safe for those who aren't hetero.

Went here on a random whim and was pleasantly surprised! The house nachos are a must have with…read morechicken. Place is small but very cute on the inside. The service is fast and the waitress is very nice! The food is delivered. I highly recommend

I recently ordered from Mesa Maya and I have to say--it was definitely worth the wait…read more The delivery took a little longer than the estimated time, but once I took that first bite, I completely forgot about it. I ordered the birria tacos and they were so good. The tortillas were soft with just the right amount of crisp, giving that perfect texture. The beef was incredibly well-marinated--so tender it practically felt like it would fall off the bone if there was one. And let's talk about the consommé... perfectly seasoned, rich, and garnished just right. It really brought everything together and elevated the whole experience. If you're debating whether to try them--do it. Just maybe order a little earlier if you're hungry

The security guard needs to be replaced. She was absolutely disrespectful she hates her job. My…read morefriend was so sweet with her and a she was extremely aggressive. I previously had an amazing experience on Valentine's Day due to the lovely bartenders and waitresses but honestly go somewhere else if you have to encounter this woman. She devalued the place and they deserve better; the host with the bangs is Great :) we visit restaurants frequently but never going back because of the horrible door service

Waiters extremely inattentive and arrogant. Brought drinks very late. After multiple asks for…read morecheck, had to get up and get check-both waitress and bus boy behind counter talking and looking at social media. They also added a 20% tip and expected we add more in the tip section.