Good taste and service. Small portions for the price but good experience overall. Got hamburgers and beer pitchers

This place is a hole in the wall. I was in the area and hoping this would be a hidden gem but it was definitely not. The "empanadas" on their menu are nowhere near an actual empanada. The dough was raw and gummy. When you open it up it had zero filling in it. I had hope for the flatbread and it looked pretty decent when it came out but I was quickly disappointed. The dough was again gummy, the cheese was not fully melted and the sun-dried tomatoes were very chewy. The hamburger was overcooked, dry, and the patty was all falling apart like a chop steak instead of a burger. The roasted potatoes on the side actually tasted good but tasted more fried than roasted. The service was not great at all and after seeing we were not happy with the food, they didn't even bother to ask how it was. They were then uncomfortable and afraid to come over to the table. I will never return to this place again and I recommend you find a place much better next time! read more

Nicole A. Was absolutely lazy and acted as if my table was doing her a disservice just from coming to the establishment to eat. What an embarrassing to stop in here with folks from out of town to have to justify that service shouldn't be like that. Also pretty obvious of the facial expressions after our requests. Water, napkins, straws, absolutely are basics things to supply and absolutely not an inconvenience as expressed by her smirks or dimple that would merely oppose from the crest of her cheek. read more

This review is for a Monday happy hour. I arrived and it was pretty empty. I sat at the bar. I ordered a sangria, it was good. I ordered The Lexington Burger. The restaurant had an open kitchen. I requested my burger to be medium well. Watching them cook the burger I was hesitant, but it came out perfect. As time passed the restaurant did get busier. Overall, the service was great, and they do have a good happy hour. I will return. read more

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My friend and I came in on a Friday night after walking past and wanted to peek inside. It's an intimate bar setting. We took stools at the bar and our bartender was very social and made great drinks. After a while little while we were the only ones in the bar which was cool. The special drinks were delicious and the place itself had a nice vibe. Would definitely come back and try the rest. read more

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Great cozy spot for brunch with friends! Their Lexington burger was so juicy and tender, plus the price is amazing at $19 for the amount of food you get. The service is also great as the waiter was very attentive and kind to us. Love this place and will come back to try the rest of their menu! read more

The Lexington Social - Lexington Burger - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Good food good drinks not fancybut have good time , eat some food and drink , ask about they special drinks Ambiance superior read more

Leaving 1 star and that'a being utterly kind! Walking in the server/ bartender greets me with "can I have your card". Inquiring about the timing and size of an entree she immediately wants to rush through my order. The frozen margarita was not! Whip cream slush & syrup on top. Not mentioned she packed my order to go. I intended to sit on the patio. By the end it was whipblash signing a $40 tab. I've never felt so ripped off! This place is a car crash rip off! read more

Visiting El Barrio and 2 really good experiences here. I recommend the sliders and grannache red wine. Darren (?) Dude from australia Was a good server...n so was the owner. read more

Me and my hunny have been here so many times that we've lost count lol. It's your classic cocktail bar serving a little more than your average finger foods. The ambiance is really chill and casual with great service and just overall good vibes. The food is good but the drinks are even better. I've had their Parmesan truffle fries, their shrimp fettuccine and their mushroom flatbread which were all delicious. Our go to drink every time has been the pineapple mescalita. I promise you can't go wrong. Overall, me and my hunny will definitely keep coming back. Oh like most cocktail bars, they have happy hour which I believe is from 3-6 but don't quote me on that. Anyways, I hope this review helps. read more

The Lexington Social - Roasted Mushrooms Flatbread, shrimp fettuccine, House Margarita, pineapple mescalita - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Let me start off with, the waiter was a bit upset because we wanted to split our bill. You need to accommodate your clients. The gambas al ajillo were overcooked. As a a restaurant owner and chef myself this is staple not to overcook shrimp. read more

Food was fresh and tasty, as were the drinks. Ambience was exactly what you would expect from a NYC gastropub. Service was very disappointing. I will not be back, which is unfortunate. I had high hopes for this place, but will spend my money in the future at restaurants that make me feel welcome and valued as a customer. read more

Really great happy hour margaritas and small food plates (tapas). Highly recommend the tamarindo margarita from the happy hour menu and the Mac and cheese with chorizo from the tapas menu. The last item I ordered was the mushroom flatbread and it really dampened my experience. The flatbread was not toasted, and almost damp. The mushrooms didn't taste seasoned and it was overall a terrible dish. Takeaway: if you avoid the mushroom flatbread, you'll have a great time! read more

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Came here last March & liked it, decided to go for round 2 today & it was just as good! Don't have to wait for a table seated right away. Very cute & quaint inside. I noticed they have a HAPPY HOUR 4-7. BACON WRAPPED DATES w/ FETA cheese are AMAZING. So rich almost like a desert. The PESTO MARGARITA PIZZA was beautiful & the Mozzarella tasted so fresh. TRUFFLE FRIES are always good . Wasn't too impressed with THE LEXINGTONBURGER was served cold and definitely needs better presentation(looked like it was from a deli). The cheese on it though was noticeably delicious. But for the cost was disappointed. Service was good, was actually the same man I had seen last year. Looked like it was a one man show today on the floor and he was on top of things. Overall while in the area would definitely stop by again. Right next to the train and only a couple blocks from Mount Sinai. read more

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Stopped here for a drink. The the mango frozen margarita was on point! I'll definitely return here to get more margaritas and try the food. They do have happy hour. Enjoy! read more

Overall a disappointing experience. Me and my friend were the only two in the entire restaurant for brunch and the food took almost an hour. In the meantime , we saw one of the two people working leave to go buy an ingredient for our food and they had trouble turning the coffee machine on/getting it plugged in which took a while to resolve. In the end, the food was mostly just fine. All the fried eggs were completely overlooked but the sauces were good. The meals were things I feel like can just be thrown together at home and were significantly messier, simpler, and smaller than what's shown online read more

This place is really good. We had the chicken sliders, mac and cheese, and the pulpo (octopus). Delicious! And we enjoyed some margaritas and Cadillac's (our server explained that it's a finer type of margarita). They have an excellent happy hour menu and quality food. read more

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Wonderful local tapas spot in East Harlem. I've been coming here since it first opened and the quality of drinks has remained consistent. Most recently I stopped in on a Saturday during Pride Weekend. It was quiet and we were seated quickly. We had an order of the crab cake (one in an order) and though my socks weren't blown off, the margarita made up for it. We also had the lemon ricotta doughnuts next and agreed that we couldn't exactly taste the lemon. It was overpowered by the cinnamon and caramel sauce, but it was tasty nonetheless. It is a quaint retreat with reasonable prices, and all in all, I'll be back again soon! read more

The Lexington Social - Lemon and ricotta Doughnuts with dulce de leche sauce - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Yoo! This place is off the chain! Like, there's a chain...the Social is off it. As I was a little early meeting a buddy to head to the NYCFC match I stumbled upon the Social and was very pleased with service, food, beer selection, and environment. The bartender (can't remember his name, but he's Australian) was very kind and funny. Once my buddy came to the bar, who I didn't know was a regular, dapped up the bartender and the friendliness cranked up. He's in my top 5 bartenders in NYC. I can't tell you the other 4, you'll have to read my reviews. Any who, as I was waiting for my buddy and it 'twas happy hour and they had my FAVORITE sour beer on tap! Anderson Valley Gose is so tough to find and I was very happy to be graced with its presence. Also, $5 for a beer in Harlem, sold! I also ordered from the HH menu: -Beef Sliders with a chipotle mayo and cherry compote (HIGHLY recommend) -Garlic fries w/ lemon-mayo dipping sauce Food was out of bounds good. The chef works his magic in such a tiny space and produces straight magic! Overall, the Social is a dope spot for a quick drink after work or for your next date! Will defiantly be bringing my fiancée next. read more

The Lexington Social - Anderson Gose Sour, Beef Sliders, and Garlic Fries. You don't order all this, shame! - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

PUMPKIN SOUP FOREVER. From the outside, I thought it looked just like any other bar. Then I went in, and it still looked like any other bar. But their menu is pretty groovy. I NEVER say that. I had their tres leches flan (good), and their ricotta donuts (good). Then Beth V. gave me a taste of her pumpkin soup, and I melted. Melted into the soup. Into the bread. Yes, my face was all over that. And then I got my own. Get your own. read more

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Came here recently after work. Had the tamarind margarita. Well made, it was the best item I had there, so good that I had two on a week night with early work the next day. Appetizers were subpar. Portions were definitely less than what I saw on social media. Brie cheese in a commenter's picture was twice as big as what we received. We were a party of 15+. Please make sure your check is correct, lots of service charges added when we went to the bar get our own drinks. Loved that the huge tv was showing soccer. Clean environment. Not the greatest experience but no the worst also. read more

Toilet paper salad I was served a Caesar salad that had toilet paper in it. Need I say more? read more

What a disappointment! Six of us went for brunch on Saturday. The first impression is that it's a very dark and grungy place - the outside was messy with garbage cans and in disarray. The inside was ok but also dark and dingy. The website's menu on line is not the one at the restaurant so we had choices that no one was especially pleased with. For example, I ordered juevos rancheros which was basically one egg on taco chips sitting on a red watery sauce, and sprinkled with white cheese - tasteless. We all ordered different dishes and no one found the food appealing. The most ridiculous things is that they only had enough espresso for two cups of coffee, so the rest of us had to drink tea or brewed coffee (that was pretty bad). I can't figure why it has received good reviews unless people like a dingy bar in El Barrio. But never again for us! read more

Drinks were pretty overpriced and the only one who knew what she was doing was the bartender. The younger staff(s) weren't very helpful, which made the service slow. read more

I've been living here for over 2 years and have never been to this spot. To be honest, this place was amazing! The food was so good and the service was quick. The staff is so personable. We love Joselyn so much she was an amazing server. Definitely recommend this place. read more

A decent neighborhood spot, but quality of food is pretty average. --Mac'n cheese: really good; nice and cheesy and creamy without feeling overly heavy. --Malfatis (spinach and ricotta dumplings): the dumpling filling was pretty good, but the butter and sage sauce seemed to be lacking some flavor. --Albondigas: the meatballs were really dry and actually hard. It was a bad sign when I had to actually use force to cut into a meatball. --King crab croquette: decent but not that memorable. --Mushroom flatbread: good taste, but I was thrown off by the texture of the bread, which was not thin or crispy as I expected, yet it was not really bready-like either; it was almost like a hybrid bread-cake texture. read more

Great little bar in the area and close to the train. If you need a good happy hour spot after work and close to the train, this is it! You'll quickly become a regular. Prices and happy hour are great! The food will surprise you. I haven't had anything that wasn't delicious so far. The fried shrimp dish, which happens to be on the happy hour menu, is amazing! It comes with this spicy mayo type sauce, and my god the sauce needs to be packaged up! The shrimp are fresh out the fryer and then on to your plate; Four plump shrimp ready for dipping! So good, piping hot and unexpected in flavor. I also have had the fish tacos, the chicken sliders and recently went for the Brussels. The Brussels are phenomenal, with a ton of cheese and bacon sprinkled throughout. My husband and I shared the prosciutto and cheese happy hour special. It was also very good. The bread was super fresh and was warm and sightless crispy. The cheese was powerful and so my husband wasn't a huge fan but I love stinky cheese so enjoyed it. It came with this honey dip for the bread, that had a tinge of A liquorish flavor, and that paired with the cheese and prosciutto was the perfect sweet and salty combination. Every dish is unexpectedly delicious and I don't know if it's unexpected because of the space, the location or just the general no fuss environment but I just didn't expect to be wowed by the flavor profile of the dishes served, and yet I am each time. I have been back several times since my first visit. The margaritas are also very good. The service is speedy and there are usually a good amount of tables to choose from. The music is at a good volume, so you can hear it but not so you are shouting. They usually have a game on, which is played on a large projector type screen behind the bar. Lots of soccer. I do wish the space was a bit brighter, but I think the dark vibe is with purpose. The space gives dive bar vibes but then gives the exact opposite in food options. I also think the bathroom could use a redo, but I'm a tough critic on restaurant bathrooms. In my opinion, your bathroom represents the cleanliness of your establishment. Keep a super clean bathroom and I assume your kitchen is just as clean. read more

A great little find...... liked it so much did two nights in row. Sangria, wine, octopus, Mac and cheese, plus 3x other tapas

The food is amazing , the drinks too . I always go for happy hour , after work . It's romantic and cozy environment . It's small but it's so fun every time I go. Bartenders are awesome. Sometimes you get free shots of tequila . I will come back to visit for some more happy hours . read more

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Small intimate ambiance with the lights turned low. The most recent holiday is usually painted proudly on the large front window. I certainly enjoy having an easy and quick bar in the neighborhood. It can get rowdy when prominent football (soccer) games are on. The servers and bartenders are nice and attentive. I don't think I have had to wait very long for a drink here, even when busy. They have decent sangria but I generally just grab a white wine or whatever is on happy hour by way of beer. After living in the neighborhood for over a year, I've really tried to like Lexington Social more. Don't get me wrong. I love grabbing a glass of wine or a happy hour beer here. I will gladly nosh on the hummus. However, when I pop out of the subway I am never clamoring to head into the bar. read more

A neighborhood gem in east harlem I've been frequenting for years. They have great happy hour specials for wine and cocktails. The cheeses, flatbreads, and tapas are great for light bites before dinner. Don't forget the lemon ricotta doughnuts for desert! read more

Walked in and the owner/manager was in deep conversation with the waitress. We were told to choose a seat, so we sat by the window. The two continued their conversation. It looked business related, so I waited for a menu. Several minutes passed and still nothing. Finally, I made eye contact with the owner and asked for the menu. The waitress handed us the brunch menu. Apparently, they were only serving brunch. The owner overheard and brought me the regular menu and said that since it was slow, I could order off the regular menu if I preferred. I thought that was a nice gesture and very accommodating, but I stuck to the brunch menu. Ordered the French toast with strawberries ($9 for two half slices). It was good, fine. Nothing to complain about, but simple for the price. Orange juice was good, but also very small. The owner also came over to fix my wobbly table, so points for that. read more

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Came in for dinner on a Saturday night on a whim because my friends and I saw that it was a few minutes before happy hour ended. The waiter only allowed us to order one drink each before happy hour ended, which we would've ordered more had he let us but he reasoned that "anyone could order 10 drinks" just to get the happy hour price. (Which is only $2 cheaper than regular prices) The food was decent but you will leave there hungry because the portions are tiny! And not to beat a dead horse, but the waiter was not very accommodating to any changes we wanted to make to our meals. We were charged 20% gratuity in the check, which we realized was the reason that our waiter didn't care very much. WHO DOES THAT?? The restaurant overall was pretty dark, there was only other one party there during our whole time there and there were flies flying around out table. Will not be returning. read more

This place is a hidden gem!! We have been here the past two Sunday's for happy hour and have not been disappointed. On Sunday's there is happy hour 4-close with MANY Options (wine, draft beers, margaritas, sangria) for $5-7. There Is also happy hour during the week! We have gotten the charcuterie board and of course deep fried donuts! DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Everything we so fresh and big portions. The atmosphere is so inviting and comfortable. During covid they have dividers with every table and take necessary precautions when entering. Our waiter Darren has gone above and beyond to give us a great experience. Cheers to a new Sunday tradition at this awesome spot! read more

My BF & I have been coming to this place for years. It's "our spot." We live in the neighborhood and find ourselves stopping by at least once a week, sometimes twice. The staff is super friendly (shout out to Sam, who is friendly, efficient and just super awesome!) All the mixed drinks are delicious. I think at this point, it's safe to say that I've tried every drink on the menu. My favorite part is the 1/2 off bottled wine Mondays. It was originally Sundays but recently changed to Monday. I was a little bummed about that. All their tapas dishes are great too. Our favorite would be the ceviche, french fries & the shrimp dish. Check out this place if you're in the neighborhood. You won't be disappointed! My boyfriend and I actually joke that if we ever get separated somehow and our phones are dead, our meeting place is Lex. Not our apartment, but Lex. That's how much we love this place. read more

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Food is great ! Clean bathrooms Attentive staff Would recommend anytime for a casual meeting read more

food service and ambiance less than one star took a party of 10+ no service no hospitality and the food wasn't really good

This place just opened up the other week and it's absolutely fantastic. We'll start with the atmosphere: The wait staff is friendly, remembers your order and what you like (this is our second trip) and in general is completely lovely. The music is great, sort of indie but old school as well. It's just loud enough that you can hear and recognize the songs, not so much that it interrupts your conversation. The design is great, wooden paneling and a cool tin ceiling. Moving on to food: the menu is small and well crafted. The hamburger is delicious and a bargain for size plus their amazing parmesan fries. The moule frites are some of the best I've had in the city; hearty and light at the same time. And the drinks are pretty reasonably priced. But as far as beverages go we've been sticking with beer. It's hard to argue with a $2 PBR. This place is something of an oasis in the neighborhood so on a personal level we'll be returning often just to keep them in business. If you're in the neighborhood this is a must-visit. read more

The Lexington Social - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

For it to be happy hour my bartendar wasn't so much. Very Dismissive. When I asked to change my drink you would think I called her out her name. I took one sip and didn't like the flavor. She changed it for me but Bcus of poor customer service I just left it there, didn't complain, paid and tipped. But I will never come back. Oh and the food was ok. Not worth the trip. read more

I'm only giving it 4 stars because I didn't actually eat here.....but I did get my drink on! I was in this part of town hanging out with my peeps for the grand Puerto Rican parade weekend and the 116th St Festival. After walking blocks and blocks at one huge crazy fun block party crowded with people wearing and waving flags, I needed a drink pronto! On my way to the train station, on my long trek back to BK, I spot a happy hour sign!! Hellloooo $4.00 margaritas and Sangrias....come to momma! I was greeted by the awesome bartender Wissem who mixed up a delicious Sangria. They have papaya infused Vodka and Mango infused rum!! He also made an amazing Caprinha! He is a mixologist, balancing the flavors and adding interesting and unexpected ingredients. I met some awesome people at the bar and we had a great time. Everyone here was super friendly both staff and patrons. We were all chatting amongst ourselves as if we had known each other forever! This place has fantastic ambiance. I didn't want to leave :( but BK is a long way off! I'm coming back for the food! read more

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