Cafe Frida
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
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Tawni BellMay 27, 2015The guacamole is great. After that leave. We had the shrimp tacos, the carnita tacos, and then this carnita boat dish. The carnitas tasted like they were made yesterday. The salsa comes extra $3.00
Jacqueline MaldonadoJune 24, 2016Cocktails are not particularly good and happy hour discounts are only applied if seated at the bar. Come for excellent green chilaquiles at breakfast!
Patrick ShawAugust 11, 2013Attentive staff. Great guacamole ! Tasty margaritas. Tacos looked more like an app than a main course, but with the beans and rice, I left full. Chicken has great flavor and salsa sampler fun!
Mike SmithDecember 28, 2013Some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine I've ever had. Definitely worth the wait. Don't miss the guacamole. The salsas are a bit spicy. Make sure you try the mashed plantains too.
Erika NonkenMay 23, 2014Best gosh-darned margaritas in the city, great mescal selection, great steak, great staff, great everything. Delicious!
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013Go for Café Frida’s uniquely sweet yet slightly spicy homemade mole Poblano. It’s smothered over a deliciously prepared enchilada filled with tender chicken and melted cheese.
Kira RochaJuly 20, 2019Great micheladas, loved ceviche. My date didn't find anything special in tacos. Will be back to try more
Delicious tacos, spicy guac that's actually spicy (if you like that sort of thing), and killer margaritas.
Vanessa AlessandraJune 5, 2013Service is quick & friendly, & I love the location but the food is overpriced & not great. I ordered Enchiladas Suizas & the spice was overpowering. Drinks here, I do recommend. Try La Gringa Mango.
Asli SSeptember 13, 2016Margaritas, chips + guac were all great. Even though it was a Friday night they didn't rush us out!
@JPSmithNYCMay 25, 2012Mole Negro De Oaxaca half chicken braised white rice and platanos maduros is amazing! Also the white sangria will really hit the spot :)
PROS: The food is great for the $'s spent and the spicy dishes don't disappoint. The people watching is extremely entertaining if you can get a seat in the front. CONS: The drinks are only so-so :(
Mari AbeDecember 3, 2012Chicken Enchiladas Suiza is the best!! Makes this UESider trek to the UWS. And we all know that's a BIG deal.
F ChSeptember 28, 2013Very authentic "bistek" tacos, the guacamole is the best I've eve tried, and I'm from Mexico.
Kai YenApril 12, 2015La salamandra was probably the best margaritas I ever had. Everything was excellent.
Omar MartinezMarch 15, 2016Best AUTHENTIC Mexican food so far. Everything tastes like La Casa de la Abuela.
Olivia ParentiMay 19, 2016Guacamole is very spicy but the mild one is delicious! Food is ok. Great margaritas!
O HernandezSeptember 30, 2014mexican food, eats. pretty OK but this spot I only recommend if you want a quick bite. food is nothing to be amazed about, have had better from a food truck back in Queens. had the chicken enchilada.
Lala LopezJanuary 11, 2013The margaritas here make me happy. Love a classic? Order the Frida on the rocks w/ no salt. ☺
Audrey TolbertJuly 14, 2013The guacamole is from heaven. Everything else is also great, though a little expensive.
Gabriella FJanuary 18, 2014Holy crap. Order the Enchiladas Sauvidos under the appetizers. The cheese is amazing!!!!
Matthew SpectorFebruary 15, 2015Slightly overpriced Mexican fare, but great guacamole made fresh and solid fajitas.
This is my favorite Mexican place in NYC. The margaritas and guacamole are great, and I recommend trying the specials -- always delicious! Read more
Great Mexican spot- maybe the best in the UWS! Chorizo Empanadas lamb tacos are good
Jared RanereOctober 27, 2012Margaritas are small and service milks the pre-ordering experience so you're bound to spend more on drinks than you planned.
Vanessa TusseyDecember 31, 2011Best Mexican food I've ever had. Try the guacamole, chile relleno, and a mojito.
Doug LevyJuly 3, 2012Arrive early for a seat at the bar. Excellent happy hour doesn't apply at tables.
Adam LoveFebruary 1, 2012Brasied chicken mole is excellent. Eat with a Margarita and you are in heaven.
Beef tacos delish, don't forget to order chiles toreados!
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Cafe Frida
368 Columbus Ave (Between West 77th & 78th St)
New York, NY 10024
United States
New York, NY 10024
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 712-2929
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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