Dropped in for a quiet light snack/lunch on a blistering hot day ... great guacamole and ceviche.Seltzer water and bitters were a good nonalcoholic complement to the meal read more

I was meeting my acting teacher/mentor in New York City. We met in his neighborhood and started walking. He mentioned there was a hip and trendy Mexican restaurant on the block. It was Saturday afternoon so everybody was out brunching. We were able to walk in right away and got a cute table over by the open window. It was one of those brisk, sunny fall days so everyone was out and about wearing their best scarves and boots. We were greeted by our server, who seemed a little bit flustered. Very nice, but flustered. My mentor ordered a Diet Coke and I ordered a water with lemon. After 10 to 15 minutes we never got our drinks, finally when they did show up my acting teacher said his soda was flat. There was literally no bubbles. He sent it back and it came back flat once again. He settled on a water after that. Our server apologize and said it might be something in the beverage gun that they use. I ordered a salad and my acting teacher went with one of the breakfast specials. Our food came out faster than our drinks. We then ordered a few coffees so that we could chat. The environment was pretty busy and everybody was having a good time. I was surprised by the bill, it wasn't very expensive at all. This place is cute, but the service was definitely off. I probably would skip this the next time. read more

Do not go here ! Me and my family came across this place , there was a family in-front of us and they got told they had a wait of 10 min . I told the guy waitress that I had a baby with me , he wanted to see the baby beforehand, that was so strange to me . He continued to tell me he could not let us in because of the baby . I know this sounds crazy and I honestly thought this was just a mean joke but I soon realized he was being serious. He said sorry and proceeded to close the door on us . read more

Food was ok drinks as well service was nice glad to support local nyc restaurant during this pandemic and get treated well I recommend this place read more

Okay so I have now been to this establishment twice.......at each turn the food and drinks have been amazing, the staff accommodating. But this is to be taken with a grain of salt seeing has I have the same thing ....During both visits I had the Ceviche taster and Sea Bass (which doesn't appear to be offered anymore since I sat on this review). During my last visit my party and I added the avocado fries and brussel sprouts which were amazing. And when here I can never resist libations their LA REFRESCANTE (Maestro Dobel Blanco, muddled cucumber & ginger yuzu, grapefruit Jarrito, agave nectar, fresh lime) is so yummy and refreshing. This is the best Mexican I have had but also not the worse it falls just above the middle. And when in Hell's Kitchen my go to when I want to be fancy with my Mexican food. read more

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Salsa was perfect. My daughter isn't a salsa lover however this salsa had her licking the bowl. They were awesome to accommodate me without reservations since I arrived on peak dinner time. Set us up on the bar and the bartender was so sweet. ***** Aguachiles ***** read more

This place was a good taco spot! No happy hour deals and pretty pricey. We got the chicken tacos and chips and guacamole. It was enjoyable

Love coming to this place always great food and drinks. The chicken chilaquiles is my favorite. Very clean

$13 for three 3" street tacos. Thirteen dollars for three embarrassingly small corn tortillas with meat and onions. I won't be going back. read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I'm mad late with this review but I want some tacos and my mind wandered over to this place. EVERYTHING was good! The end. I kid. First the guac. I looooove guac. Sometimes I like a lot of shit in it, you know tomatoes, onions, cilantro, etc. But sometimes I like it to be simple. And there's was simple with a lot of flavor. The salsa was delish and my tacooooos MAN! They were hittin it. I can't exactly remember, but I think I got pork or something. My dude had something else and his was aight, but not bad. The accompanying beans and rice were delish. And my drink was AWESOME sauce. I got a little buzz from it (peep the pineapple). I gotta say for a cramped NY spot this place was great. The service was good. I like that they were nice enough to store our stroller somewhere safe. Even tried to set it up for us when we were ready to leave. Surprisingly child friendly... although I wouldn't take a toddler there unless you have the patience. Spot on Tacuba! read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Chips with Guacamole and Mild Salsa - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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These guys are great and my rating is Piña heavy. A really fun way to have a margarita...in fact, it was so wonderful that we decided to take a swim in them!!! Try one! read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I had a good time at Tacuba for brunch I loved the seating area we were in. There was a skylight and it was a good brunch spot. I had steak and eggs and there was very authentic mole on the enchiladas they had. My boyfriend had carnitas and they came with little tiny tortillas so flavor packed. Our friends ordered Chilaquiles and ate the whole thing in a matter of seconds. He was about to get two just because he loved the flavor so much read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - My steak and eggs with amazing mole :) - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing frozen margaritas ! Food is good, came on a Saturday night last min reservations and service wasn't bad at all on account the restaurant was packed. I have to go back to try more on their menu ! read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Menu - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I came in a Saturday for lunch and was seated promptly in a nice warm outdoor booth. My waitress was sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu and patient. I had the arroz con camarones and it was hot, flavorful and a lot of it! Had the mojito and you could taste the fresh mint and lime juice. I will definitely go back to support during COVID! read more

I had the pleasure of ordering Christmas dinner for my staff from here and it was absolutely delicious. The food was really well seasoned and the portions were perfect. I love the way everything was delivered. Everything was organized and labeled. I had a really great communication with the manager to make sure she accounted all the allergies that I had mentioned to her and everything was on point. We had chicken and brisket tacos, rice and beans, Brussels sprout salad, sweet plantains, all the taco fixings and an avocado salad. They even send us churros for desert and they were a hit. Can't wait to order from the again. read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks food ambience and cleanliness. This place was great. Will def go again. We went with our kids but it was a good mixed crowd.

This place is truly a joke. $13 tacos which contain a total of 1oz of meat. Quesadilla $13 can fit on 4 toothpicks. The food just ok but the portions are an insult. I would call this haute Mexican. Will not return here for food. Bill was around $70 for two, left hungry..... Good luck to the owners of this place! Living in NYC for 25 years tells me the place will not be around for too long. read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - This is the smallest taco i have seen in my entire life, even my babies hand is larger than the taco. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I've had this place bookmarked for a while and I finally had a chance to visit here with a friend. It was a lovely looking place. Great food and margaritas.. However, when the bill came, there was an automatic 20% gratuity charged to our bill. (what I see now on the website is that 20% gratuity charged to parties of 6 or more, BUT we were just parties of 2) I see some touristy craps try to rip people off with 20% mandatory gratuity.. (I think it's super shady and sneaky especially when we were given no service really) and we might have looked like 2 tourists visiting.... Got it We gave 2 cards to split, and the amounts were charged unequally. (And plus there were additional 20% tips suggested on the bill) I was trying to talk to the server but his attitude towards us was VERY aggressive and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. This has made the whole experience worst. I would never return to this place nor recommend to any of my friends. read more

I came here at 7p on a Friday night with a bff and we stayed until midnight -- so much catching up to do! Although in the beginning of the night the restaurant is quite packed and loud, so it's not a quiet place to talk just FYI. We ordered the classic margarita pitcher which was strong and I have it to thank for that killer hangover the next day. The ambiance at Tacuba is really fun, it's a bustling Mexican restaurant with cute decor. The space is pretty big and can accommodate a lot of people. I'd definitely say make a reservation on a weekend otherwise your wait will be long. I do feel like it's way overpriced for the food. The dishes itself were decent. I got the vegetarian tacos and we also ordered the rice and beans to share. We had particularly nice service on that night which my friend and I really appreciated. I think overall this is a fun place and can be very enjoyable, but unfortunately the food and price points don't match. read more

A great find. Vegetarian friendly, fresh drinks, good portions. The nachos +veggies were outstanding!! read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Nachos add veggies, pumpkin black truffle rice, chili relaños - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Restaurants have struggled during covid. We see the difference in many local spots which is understandable. So we were even more impressed with this place. Food was really. Service was terrific!! The restaurant was super clean. Everything about this experience was positive. read more

Quick stop for drinks and a bite before a concert, but I'd definitely come back! Margaritas on point. I started with a watermelon marg, which had actual muddled watermelon in it and not some lame sticky sweet syrup. For my second drink I decided to live dangerously and get a watermelon jalapeno marg......Mm Mm MMM! Not too spicy, made just right. Their bartenders know their stuff. Onto food... Guac, obvs. It was good/standard. We split the chorizo/octopus and carne asada tacos. Both were very good and come 4 to an order since they're sized for ants. I preferred the chorizo/octopus over the carne asada, but I would recommend ordering a variety and sharing with your table. The space is cute too, with plenty of nooks and crannies for different size groups. read more

I came here with a group of 9 for my birthday this past weekend. This place gets bussyyyyy. You'll definitely need a reservation, you'll be lucky if you walk in on a Saturday night around 6:30 and get a table (even just for two). So anywhoo I'll start with the cons, the only thing i didn't like was how we were treated by the hostesses. They seem to be upset that everyone in my party have not arrived. They kept peeking at the tables behind where they stand (which is where we were seated), and counting who was present. Pros: The food was very, very delicious. I'm not sure what the shrimp dish was, but I believe it had rice and some beautiful orange colored sauce on top; but most of my party ordered that and loved it. My friend ordered the enchiladas and she was in complete awe. I had the steak tacos with cheese, and before coming here I've read the comments on the portion sizes of the tacos, and thought "hey it can't be that bad". Let's just say the size of the tacos were appropriate for a happy meal. I am an adult, I love food, and so does my inner bitch. I have to feed her too, that simply was not enough. I also ordered sweet plantains, and i'm glad i did. I also ordered two coconut mojitos, most of my party ordered margaritas (which they raved about alllll night long). Also, an order of the Pina para la nina (someone correct me if i'm wrong. I think that's what it's called). Alsoooo our server Marta was fantastic! She was so patient with us when ordering food, and accommodating my guest and those who arrived late. She was very helpful when recommending what drinks we should try and asking us our preferences. Alsoo, I definitely appreciated the double birthday shots! All in all, the food was delicious. I've definitely had better food, but i would love to come back and give this place another try. Preferably, at a time when it's not too crazy. Thanks Tacuba! read more

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Came specifically for Aguachile, this is what I was served. Super disappointed. Service not good either. Do not recommend for Mexican food -- a Mexican read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - This is supposed to be Aguachile, gravely disappointed. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I think this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in NY. We came back on consecutive Fridays and were never disappointed. The food is very tasty and different--try the tasty kale avocado salad or the octopus tacos. The octopus was cooked so tenderly and the sauces were tasty. My son loved the burritos and the Mezcal cocktails also on point. Service was friendly and prompt. Muy rico! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. The food was okay. Extremely small portions. However the service was abysmal. The waiter would not take our order. He avoided eye contact. We had to have the bus boys bring us our drinks and everything. He forgot he had our credit cards. If I could just tip the bus boys I would. Our server was clueless! Avoid the Middle Ages man with hair in a ponytail. Update: Manager responded they were busy. When we first got there there were no other parties in the restaurant. There was no one else for at least 30 minutes after we got there. This is not a decent excuse. Even if they were short staffed and busy doesn't mean the waiter can't make eye contact and come over and check on us. He avoided our table and never looked over at us to see if we needed anything. Which we did. We needed to order our meals! What waiter says he doesn't want to take our order yet and he will come back and did not come back! We had to get him to come back by calling him over way after he said he would be back. read more

Very nice and authentic Mexican restaurant. We came here for brunch and absolutely love the food. I had the Carnitas. The suckling pig is so juicy and it goes so well when you make your own taco with the meat and scramble egg. I will definitely come back again and try their dinner... read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Great place! Really nailed the new "rustic" look without being tacky. Tacos are small, but price reflects it. Great staff, great atmosphere Try new things, taste new flavors, and enjoy great food! read more

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Trendy spot in a residential part of Hells Kitchen, making it a bit of a novelty. The decor is sure to catch your eye from the outset. We came around 3 on new years day and the place was pretty empty. We were seated quickly, and service was consistent throughout. We passed on guac or margs, which I believe are both popular items, so would be looking to try those again if I returned. I ordered the steak tacos, and they were good, though not memorable. They are served with rice and beans, which made it enough to fill up if you were hungry. The prices here are great for the area, and I believe their happy hour is great if you are sitting at the bar. The space is pretty large, so I can imagine it gets pretty fun as the night goes on, especially on a Saturday or Sunday. My friend had their company holiday party there and said the service was phenomenal, and everyone had a great time. I'll have to return for a "full" dining experience to complete my review on this one. read more

This restaurant is so cute!!!! Love all the atmosphere the decor and wow the patio area is perfect! Super friendly great service! Water was always filled. One of the other table had some kids and the staff was super sweet and friendly with the kids. Even wore a picture they made for her the whole time we were there! Such a sweet gesture! They have a huge bar area with ever tequila you could think of! And a great drink menu! I got the pepinada margarita. It was refreshing though wish had a bit more flavor and spice! Loved the guacamole came with different spice levels. We got spicy and it was super yummy! The chips were great too. Wasn't a huge fan of the salsa reminded me of a cold soup! Got the carne asada tacos delicious!!! Small portion but I felt full after eating it! The chips and guacamole probably helped!!! I really enjoyed our lunch here!!! read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - PEPINADA - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Walked the neighborhood and discovered the place. Great service and they were very accommodating considering I didn't have a reservation. Delicious grasshoppers! Mole's fantastic!!! And the mezcal list is bottomless. This Mexican restaurant is on another level will definitely come back. Only thing missing was the " Sal de Gusano" because they ran out. A big miss for a mezcal lover... read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Sorry Tacuba, but you've got a long way to go before winning me over. To start, the decor is really cute. I've seen this restaurant go through many transformations (Agua Dulce, Pier 9, etc.) and each concept, the interior is done to the nines. Tacuba definitely shined here. Where they are lackluster is the service. My god, the service. I know this restaurant is fairly new, and I would generally give them slack, but given the owner manages another location, I would think they would hire servers who know how to handle being in the "weeds." Actually, the restaurant wasn't even that busy when we were there. However, we experienced significant wait times from being greeted, to getting drinks, to asking for more chips (which were forgotten and had to ask again) to getting the check. Almost every time I had to flag the server down. He never stopped by to check in unless I prompted him over, even if we were sitting with empty drinks. He was very friendly when I did get his attention, but there was nothing proactive about the service we received. A couple was sat a few tables down from us that ended up getting up and leaving b/c they were never greeted and water was never poured, even after 10 minutes. The food was fine. Nothing to write home about. Our guacamole had absolutely no flavor and was served so chunky that we had to mash it up ourselves. The first basket of chips was the bottom of the barrel made up of small crumbs. We asked for another basket but it took over 10 minutes to arrive only because we asked a busboy walking by (the server had forgotten). The tacos were really good, but you really need to order two orders as a meal. My friend's relleno was very enjoyable and the portion size was adequate for a meal. The drinks were a waste; literally just juice/mixer. I ended up switching over to beer as $11 for just mixer can't be justified in my book. My friend's and I don't hold back when it comes to alcohol. We decided to relocate after dinner if that's any indication... Out of the restaurant's control, we were seated in the lovebird section of the restaurant. The table next to us got cozy enough to take their shoes off (gross!!) and start groping one another (7pm on a Monday) and then there was another couple patting each other next to them. I didn't know we visited on Valentine's Day. LOL read more

One of my favorite things to do in New York City is to wander around and find good restaurants. I was wandering around this afternoon looking for a place to eat on 9th avenue and after rejecting a few potential restaurants, I came across this restaurant. It was a nice day so the doors were wide open and dining space was very inviting with nice lighting and nice decoration. there was a business lunch special for $18. Included a nice jicama salad and a chicken mole entree. I've been to Puebla, the birthplace of mole, and I have to say this mole is pretty close to what I had experienced in Mexico. I highly recommend this place. BTW, George is a great bartender. read more

Nice Mexican place with a lot of brunch selections. Ordered fresh guacamole with chips, steak & eggs with pancakes. All taste nicely, will be back. read more

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Amazing dinner spot. Came in with no reservation and the hostess snagged what looked like the last table for us. Chips and guacamole were on point. Husband and I weren't fans of our drinks (the margarita needs either bigger ice cubes or to be blended, the crushed ice made it hard to drink). He had carnitas which were amazing. The sauce on the side was so so good, I'll be thinking of it for weeks. I had carne asada tacos which were truly fantastic. Perfectly cooked, great flavor. Definitely recommend if you like steak. Side of rice was also great. Will absolutely be back next time we're in the city. Atmosphere on a Friday night was lively and fun. And to top it off the service was excellent, a perfect balance of attentive without being in the way - and friendly too. Don't skip this place! read more

Stumbled upon this place among the many bars /restaurants on 9th Ave. Amazingly fresh guac, and heavenly spicey margaritas. read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - Huge burrito! (My neighbor's...unfortunately not mine!) - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Tacuba is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, second only to its fancier sister, Toloache. Their menus are fairly similar, but Tacuba is more focused on tacos, ceviches, and lighter courses, all at more affordable prices and in a more casual environment. I had been there several times and even received their lunch delivery at my office, loving their Brisket Tacos, Beer-Brined Grilled Chicken, and more. For the sake of relevancy, I am going to focus my review mainly on my recent visit. Knowing that the restaurant was often loud and crowded, I requested a more spacious table in order to secure extra comfort for my pregnant friend. When we arrived, the manager said that our best option was to sit downstairs, where we had more room around our table, and it was easier to hear each other. We accepted the offer, despite the table being steps away from the kitchen. Though I had initially thought of skipping a cocktail, I was enticed into ordering the Pina Para La Nina. This version of a Skinny Margarita was made with Jose Cuervo Tradicional and received a tart pop from pineapple puree, agave nectar, and fresh lime. My companion and I also decided to order a side of medium-spiced guacamole, which was served alongside a basket of flawless tortilla chips and a creamy, roasted tomato salsa. We then both proceeded to Tacos, and I went with the Fluke variety. The pan-seared, white fish had been dusted in chilies, topped with a kohlrabi-habanero slaw and chipotle aioli, and then wrapped in a fresh corn tortilla. The addition of the slaw was the key to tempering the heat from the seafood spice rub. Sure, those were great tacos, but their version with braised brisket and horseradish crema had always been mind-blowing. Their authentic Cricket Tacos had also been a thrill in the past. While this was not my favorite meal at Tacuba, the spot still holds a place in my heart, along with other Julian Medina restaurants. read more

Love the vibes even just at the front the staff were amazing! Recommended great food and drinks. Will definitely be going back. Make sure to have your proof of vaccination. read more

A great new brunch spot in HK. We went here before seeing a play on Broadway. The tacos were well put together and good As were the appetizers read more

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen - The view from our table! Great atmosphere and artwork. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I came to Tacuba as a pre-show meal with some family. It was a super solid Mexican brunch, just a little overly pricey for what they serve. My table had chips with guac, queso fundido, and margaritas. I had the benedictinos with the mezcalita de pina and it was perfectly fine. The portions for the benedictinos was small, and it would have been cool to have some kind of side, like potatoes or something. The service was great, the ambiance was great (space is big), and it is a solid option for a satisfying pre-theater brunch or lunch. read more