Cosme
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Flatiron District, New York
This Mexican restaurant is famous for their braised pork. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Great flavors and menu Try the enmoladas and the duck carnitas."(60 Tips)
"Uni tostada with bone marrow and burrita are great."(15 Tips)
"The Lamb Barbacoa is fantastic and the husk merengue best desert."(10 Tips)
"Octopus, duck confit, meringue and Pal Alma mezcal all superb."(51 Tips)
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Kelly KearnsJanuary 23, 2015The duck carnitas and the corn husk merengue are musts. The tostadas and the sepia spaghetti were a perfect way to start
Fernanda NeuteFebruary 7, 2017Great for lunch, brunch or dinner. Dinner: they suggest sharing 6 courses for 2. I'd say 4 to 5 are enough especially if you get the duck carnitas and the meringue. Brunch: BEST HUEVOS RANCHEROS EVER!
If I could recommend every single dish at cosme, I would. Their unique take on traditional Mexican dishes is exceptional. The uni tostada is a MUST.
Alessandro TorzaMay 9, 2021Unfortunately, several notches below any of the Olvera places in Mexico. The mole is top notch, but the more original creations dare too much and achieve too little.
harryhJune 16, 2018A little on the $$ side, but it's fantastic modernist mexican cuisine unlike anything you've probably had.
Michael 🍷 ElmgreenFebruary 27, 2015Expat martini was aromatic and delicious, pickled tomatillo for the win! Smoked cobia and the duck carnitas were great. Unique wine program is an unexpected surprise!- L. Q.August 17, 2019If this dinner would have costed half the price, it would still be expensive. Don’t get me wrong: the dishes are ok- but nothing justifies their price. The pros: great cocktails and the corn merengue.
Zii HammadJanuary 7, 2016Very hip but comfortable spot. Duck carnitas are much more filling and delicious than the rest of the menu, but everything here's tasty! 3 dishes to 2 people.
Marie RicherDecember 31, 2016Corn husk meringue & duck carnitas! Delicious restrained inventive Mexican. 👌🏻
Mallie TJanuary 3, 2017Unique flavors, fun plates to share. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable, and it was fun to hear about the Obamas visit!
Caroline SchulweisJanuary 28, 2015Great, trendy ambiance, and very spacious. Delicious guacamole and uni tostadas.
Adam BardNovember 15, 2014Regardless of reservations as per previous tip, it's all artfully prepared with perfect ingredients. Duck was a standout for taste and value. Service was good and expertly informed.
Crazy pricey but the flavors are WOW. They recommend 3 dishes per person for a full meal but it's more like 2 or 1 for a light meal. My party of 5 shared 8 dishes and it was too much.
John VaghiAugust 31, 2018Duck carnitas...outrageously overpriced, although the husk meringue is a near perfect dessert. Aesop soap and inexplicable bathroom pay phones round out the experience.
Cosme is definitely going downhill after the pandemic. Even the signature duck became dry. Corn husk meringue is still a must.
- Elaine CourtneyAugust 1, 2015Reason why the duck carnitas will rock your palate: the crispy duck skin that lends a smoky, savory depth to the carnitas! And it's pretty large for 2, too!
Shirin SalernoFebruary 16, 2016One of the most amazing meals! Cobia Tacos, Steak and Octopus are must haves. Save room for the meringue dessert. You will thank me.
suneelMarch 21, 2015you had no idea how much you loved corn until you came here. the uni and bone marrow tostada, duck carnitas, and husk meringue are killer.
Kathia CruzJanuary 15, 2019It’s a great place to taste good and modern Mexican food. Cobia and duck carnitas are amazing plates
Mikahla VicinoAugust 25, 2017The lamb carnitas were well worth it & the merengue is definitely the way to go for dessert.
JavierDecember 30, 2016Cobia al pastor is outstanding. If you are ordering duck carnitas be aware it's going to be a lot of food even for three people, but really worth it.
Victoria WongJune 10, 2015All food and drinks exceeded my expectations! Given the reputation I had high expectations too. One of my new favorite places in town
Michael Fox-RabinovitzFebruary 27, 2015Very impressive place, great presentation. Duck carnitas, uni and rubbed steak are great. The meringue dessert is fantastic as well.
Leo YanesMay 13, 2016The place is amazing, but go with an open mind - don't expect typical Mexican food. Expect GOOD Mexican food but with a gourmet twist.
Rachel RFebruary 19, 2017Tlayuda is a delicious plate perfect for sharing. Husk meringue and corn mousse is a must try!- Prad NelluruJuly 3, 2017The huevos rancheros are a blast of spicy, rich flavor. Easily the best I've had, and I'm from Texas.
Amanda RellaJuly 6, 2017Have been many times. Food is good and consistent but service is always disappointing. Order the cobia al pastor and husk meringue - you won't be disappointed.
Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 20, 2015Trendy setting. Duck carnitas is the way to go. Cobia al pastor was good. Skip the NY strip for tacos, beef is not juicy enough for tacos.
Premshree PillaiJanuary 30, 2015Incredible inventive modern Mexican food, similar in philosophy to Pujol, the chef's flagship in Mexico City. You're not going here for the guacamole.
Lisa ParavanoDecember 17, 2016Impeccable space & design, amazing service & very innovative food.. but outrageously priced. Def best enjoyed on an expense account 👌🏽
ᴡ ElliotAugust 23, 2016The bean salad and branding pair nicely. The guac is among the best in the city, and the interior is beautiful. Great spot to take clients.
Michael VagnettiMay 24, 2016Crack into the husk meringue (made from burnt, blended corn husks). It's a delicately sweet/savory pod filled with a mousse of cream, sugar and mascarpone.
AmateurConciergeAugust 12, 2017Food is very good, as per my previous posts but they've continued to jack the prices and now it's completely unreasonable. Go to Atla instead and pay half
Eduardo HolguinDecember 13, 2015Come with a reservation because the hosts are douchey. The food was amazing (try the Duck) and our bartender, Alexis was awesome.
Jaclyn RMarch 13, 2019Delicious food but ok service. Come here with a corporate card. Don’t miss the corn and mushroom tlayuda
Cameron GidariJune 29, 2016The duck carnitas are delicious, very moist and flavorful, but a little overpriced for what they are. The calamari is very unique and a must get.
Micah ChilesFebruary 16, 2015Large private room in the back sat 14 easily. Loved the duck carnitas and merengue corn desert. Will definitely be back
clive kornitzerJanuary 4, 2019Great laid back vibe cosmic food every dish we had was amazing the butter nut squash was the standout
Natalia CmAugust 27, 2015Duck carnitas are amazing. Portions are not as small as people are saying. Excellent service. Pricey for what it is and not up to Pujol's level, but still worth it.
Kevin SkobacMarch 9, 2016Epic meal- every dish was innovative and flavorful. Come hungry and with friends so you can try a variety.
Jean MarieNovember 15, 2014The Cuba is the best Cuba libre I've tried. It's a new restaurant I met a friend at but didn't eat, but I've seen and heard great things.
Haneen 💍October 31, 2016Wanna try some foods you know just with a twist! Challenge your taste buds and indulge your senses with joy!- Adam BardNovember 15, 2014Flavors are very mild across the board, especially noticeable when citrus was used as it overpowered. Perhaps my palette is not refined enough to love the delicacy, preferring robust, simpler food.
Cynthia LinFebruary 11, 2017Proof that one of the best restaurants in the city can have some of the nicest people too! Duck mole and husk meringue!
Andres MillanJuly 11, 2018Amazing. A must in NY. Try the Duck CArnitas and the fish al Pastor. Really really good.
Jason BrewJune 7, 2015Really loved the brunch here. The duck mole and chilaquiles were especially good
- Chad HornerJanuary 11, 2016for many, this'll be nothing like any Mexican food you've had before. come prepared to order a bunch of small plates (and spend a lot of $$$)
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