The neighborhood's best kept secret. A friendly smile when you enter from the owners, super…read moreauthentic food, super tasty.

Eduardo, You and Your Restaurant Are 5 Stars All Around!…read more Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I honestly can't imagine going anywhere else for Mexican food. This place is a true local gem, family-owned and operated with so much love and pride. Eduardo is always up front, warmly greeting customers, while his wife and her amazing team work magic in the kitchen. They're serving some of the best food we've ever had, and it keeps us coming back. We love this place! Note; this is not a sit down restaurant. They have a couple of tables inside and outside dining weather permitted.

Best brunch I've had in nyc so far. Absolutely loved the corn pancake. Was so delicious and even…read morethough it was swimming in syrup it wasn't too sweet. The hibiscus quesadilla was kind of crumbly and didn't quite have the hibiscus flavor I expected but I still really liked it. The hot chocolate was very delicious as well. Unfortunately the service wasn't very good. The girl keeping track of guests didnt make a list so we got skipped over which was frustrating. There was definitely confusion as more and more people crowded the covered area and outside. Would definitely going earlier as the line got super long on a Saturday.

We got here at 11am on a Sunday and waited about an hour and a half for a table. The hostesses were…read moresuper nice and great about keeping everyone updated on the wait, but it was inconvenient being unable to leave (they took down only names, not phone numbers, and you had to be right there when it was called). They did offer menus for people to order coffee while they waited. The food and drinks come out as they're made, not all at once, so be prepared to wait for your dish or snag a bite from a willing friend. SKIP: Einspänner- aggressively unsweet, which kind of threw me. The coffee was rich in flavor and consistency, and combined with the straight cream top and cocoa powder, it was a little too heavy and one-note for me. Torta with queso and chipotles - this came out last, which I thought was odd considering it was the only cold item. I wouldn't order it again. It was just a lot of cold shredded cheese, sliced avocado (and not a great one), and some chipotles. It was mostly the temp that surprised me, but the flavors weren't anything remarkable either. MEH: Coconut coffee - refreshing, with a strong coconut flavor. It tasted more of coconut water than coconut milk. REORDER: Hibiscus tinga quesadilla - my second favorite item: thick corn tortillas with smoky hibiscus flower and melted, stretchy cheese. It tasted like a really nicely spiced BBQ jackfruit. It's the nature of corn tortillas that they're a little dry, so I would have preferred more oil used on the outside of the quesadilla. The Pancake - yes, it's that good. We ordered ours to split between 3 people, but if I go again I'll be keeping one for myself! Fluffy, moist, cakey perfection with the right amount of sweet Dining in mid-January got us wild blueberries as a topping. Would I wait again? For the pancake, maybe, but it seems like these kinds of literal pan-cakes are becoming more ubiquitous.

I have come to love this spot more each time I come back to visit. They can cater to my vegan and…read moregluten free friends, they always have tasty Frescas on tap, the complimentary chips and salsa when ordering in to stay make it feel like we're not living under heavy capitalist rule, and the ladies who take orders at the counter have always been so sweet every time I've been in. In the winter they had an outside heated tent for tables and in the summer it's open air and breezy. It's a tiny spot but they care about their food, drinks, and your comfort. Don't hesitate to stop in when you're in the neighborhood!

This place is right next to my house (very convenient ) and had the BEST shrimp tacos ever. They…read morealso have these cute little jarrito bottles which are basically fruity sodas. Also love the pastries they have here. The service is also nice and helpful

The carnitas /chiken tacos are sooooo good.Teuly Mexican food in Harlem .The sauce is amazing .Los…read moremejores tacos en Harlem.OMG 5 stars

The Tinga chicken quesadilla is low key one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life (I pray…read moremy mother never sees this) and I've travelled all over the world including Mexico. This is hands down one of the my favorite late night guilty pleasures. I've driven to this place at 3am and they still had the grill going everything I've gotten here tastes so fresh at any time I've come. When I first ordered the tinga quesadilla I was confused because it looked like a giant taco and it looked way to big for just me to eat but after the first bite I knew Mexican food would never be the same for me. I was actually horrified that I ate the entire thing in like 10 minutes. Now every time I'm in Harlem near 145th street I have to stop in and eat one of these. No joke I've probably gained about 10 lbs since I found this place but it was well worth it.

First, I don't know what's with the only 1 star review on this page. Sounds like a them issue and…read morenot the restaurant's issue. Secondly, these tacos and the Birria are so so good. The Horchata is so smooth and yummy. The Birria pizza is a GAME CHANGER and it's crispy, the consume is deliciously flavorful, the the Birria meat itself is so supple and melts in your mouth. I've been treated so well by the staff and it's one of the cheaper taco joints in Manhattan. Ambiance is casual with limited seating. My husband and I went here for our anniversary lunch and enjoyed the taco basket - 20 tacos for $40. It was perfect!

Nice little taqueria in Harlem on 145 between St. Nick and Edgecombe. Prices are a bit high but the…read morefood is good. Has a small, well decorated dining room area however, the bathroom could use a bit of a freshening up. Also, no alcohol available but they have lots of agua frescas and Mexican sodas.

I'm genuinely upset to not be BOASTING about Cordial. I've been passing this place for months…read morealways too busy to stop in and finally had the opportunity to dine in. Allow me to set the scene. I had a great dinner with a friend on a Saturday night near by and decided to finally pop into Cordial to see what they had for dessert. We were so excited to see chocolate fondue with seasonal fruits and a red wine poached pear dish. We ordered both and admired the cozy, warmly lit space. The chocolate fondue was great and the poached pear was okay, we ended up sending it back because it wasn't what we expected, no biggie tho shit happens. Upon looking around that's when we noticed one of the chefs making a disgusting mistake. He was wearing the same gloves he used to wash dirty dishes to prepare foods we and the entire restaurant ate. Not only that but he was also eating the fruits he cut with those same gloves! Did I eat the germs off someone else's plate while he was washing the dishes? Probably! It's really a shame and a disgrace to this beautiful restaurant. To top it all off the server was also taking shots on the job and seemed to get more hammered with each shot. I wish I could say I was being dramatic but I'm not. I will not be returning to cordial and this review is your red flag!! Proceed with caution and be safe!

This place is sexy and intimate, great for date night or a friend outing…read more The staff is nice. My friend and I were looking for a place for dessert and drinks, so we stumbled into the Cordial. I ordered the prosecco, and we tried the chocolate fondue and a pear dessert. The bartender took our order; he told us that the chocolate fondue came with seasonal fruits, which he told us came with bananas, strawberries, and apples. When he gave us the desserts, the fruits on the plate were nothing, he told us. It had mango, apple, and figs (my friend is allergic to mango), so she was only able to eat only the 5 little apple pieces that were on the plate, and the figs were very mushy. The pear dessert was not so great. So I asked the bartender if he could exchange the pear dessert for more fruits for the chocolate fondue. Again, it was random different fruits; the second round of fruits was figs, oranges, and grapefruit. Cordial is small, so you can see the chefs cooking in the kitchen. With that being said, you can see one of the chefs washing dishes with gloves on and then proceeding to eat a mango with the same glove and then preparing the meals he cleaned dishes and ate with. It was so unsanitary. I just got disgusted and disappointed quickly after watching him. The sad part is that I and my friend were super happy to find a chill place to go and hang out near where we reside, but unfortunately I'm not sure I'll go back.

Servicio: Soy clienta de este establecimiento desde hace año. Pero ahora el servicio de el…read morerestaurante LOCALIZADO ENTRE 162st y 163st es pésimo. Los empleados de la noche cuál es La señorita/señora con goy de piel trigueña y el señor de piel más clara pelo largo con gorro

LOCATION 163 ST: El servicio de esta ubicación ha cambiado bastante. Siempre pido lo mismo todas…read morelas semanas aveces hasta 2 veces. Y siempre el pedido sale mal . Tube que grabarme ordenando para tener evidencia de que lo ordene bien. Yo soy allergica al pique y el muchacho de pelo largo con gorra el puso chile y cuando le reclame el solo le quito el pique y no me hiso una orden nueva. Muy mala intregidad. Y la chica pequena gordita de piel triguena pelo negro con gorra que trabaja junto a el es bien grosera. El presio siempre sube y siempre tiene un problema cuando le piden alo en addicional como las salsa ( siempre pagamos extra para mas) so no entiendo porque ay un problema si no estamos piediendo gratis.

The tacos here are Amazing. Maybe the best I have had! Including in Mexico and in Denver and…read moreCalifornia. Chef's kiss for this little neighborhood spot that gets it done. I tried 4 different kinds and each was perfection. If I had to pick my faves- the grilled steak and el pastor (came with a slice of mango for an elevated touch!) were above and beyond! Keep it up Placita!

Whoa, there's a new sheriff in the Heights when it comes to tacos. These are dynamite, and they use…read morecuts of meat that are not common around here. The carnitas were tremendous and the cesina well seasoned.