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Cosme

Cosme

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Flatiron District, New York
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    Julie S.
    "Great flavors and menu Try the enmoladas and the duck carnitas."(60 Tips)
    Noah W.
    "Uni tostada with bone marrow and burrita are great."(15 Tips)
    Arne B.
    "The Lamb Barbacoa is fantastic and the husk merengue best desert."(10 Tips)
    Josephine S.
    "My favs: burrata, lobster with mole, meringue with corn mousse!"(51 Tips)
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  • Tules Y.heart icon on user image
    Tules YeginJune 14, 2015
    Totally reinventing the wheel each dish is revolutionary. Absolutely the best Mexican fusion not to mention your dinner experience will feel like an amazing eye opener.
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksSeptember 5
    modern take on mexican cuisine. Lotta veggie options. Dig their take on an ol fashioned (with duck fat aka bullet ol’ fashioned?!)
  • Michael 🍷 E.
    Michael 🍷 ElmgreenFebruary 27, 2015
    Expat 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!
  • Reserve
    ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
    The Husk Meringue with Corn Mousse is the showstopping, most Instagrammed dessert of 2015 — a gorgeously crushed pastry oozing sweet corn cream — is eerily tasty in all the right ways. Read more
  • Fernanda N.
    Fernanda NeuteFebruary 7, 2017
    Great 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!
  • PureWow
    PureWowApril 25, 2017
    Longtime gluten abstainers know that Mexican food is usually a friendly option, and this upscale, contemporary spot is no exception. You'll find uni-avocado tostadas and duck carnitas. Read more
  • Alessandro T.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro TorzaMay 9, 2021
    Unfortunately, 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.
  • harryhheart icon on user image
    harryhJune 16, 2018
    A little on the $$ side, but it's fantastic modernist mexican cuisine unlike anything you've probably had.
  • Marie R.heart icon on user image
    Marie RicherDecember 31, 2016
    Corn husk meringue & duck carnitas! Delicious restrained inventive Mexican. 👌🏻
  • Adam B.
    Adam BardNovember 15, 2014
    Regardless 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.
  • Zii H.heart icon on user image
    Zii HammadJanuary 7, 2016
    Very 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.
  • Caroline S.
    Caroline SchulweisJanuary 28, 2015
    Great, trendy ambiance, and very spacious. Delicious guacamole and uni tostadas.
  • Mallie T.heart icon on user image
    Mallie TJanuary 3, 2017
    Unique flavors, fun plates to share. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable, and it was fun to hear about the Obamas visit!
  • L. Q.heart icon on user image
    L. Q.August 17, 2019
    If 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.
  • Seline J.heart icon on user image
    Seline JungMay 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Shirin S.heart icon on user image
    Shirin SalernoFebruary 16, 2016
    One of the most amazing meals! Cobia Tacos, Steak and Octopus are must haves. Save room for the meringue dessert. You will thank me.
  • Elaine C.heart icon on user image
    Elaine CourtneyAugust 1, 2015
    Reason 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!
  • John V.
    John VaghiAugust 31, 2018
    Duck carnitas...outrageously overpriced, although the husk meringue is a near perfect dessert. Aesop soap and inexplicable bathroom pay phones round out the experience.
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    pipituJune 5
    Been here 5+ times
    Cosme is definitely going downhill after the pandemic. Even the signature duck became dry. Corn husk meringue is still a must.
  • suneelheart icon on user image
    suneelMarch 21, 2015
    you 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 C.heart icon on user image
    Kathia CruzJanuary 15, 2019
    It’s a great place to taste good and modern Mexican food. Cobia and duck carnitas are amazing plates
  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoAugust 25, 2017
    The lamb carnitas were well worth it & the merengue is definitely the way to go for dessert.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael Fox-RabinovitzFebruary 27, 2015
    Very impressive place, great presentation. Duck carnitas, uni and rubbed steak are great. The meringue dessert is fantastic as well.
  • Victoria W.heart icon on user image
    Victoria WongJune 10, 2015
    All food and drinks exceeded my expectations! Given the reputation I had high expectations too. One of my new favorite places in town
  • Javierheart icon on user image
    JavierDecember 30, 2016
    Cobia 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.
  • Ernesto G.heart icon on user image
    Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 20, 2015
    Trendy 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.
  • Rachel R.
    Rachel RFebruary 19, 2017
    Tlayuda is a delicious plate perfect for sharing. Husk meringue and corn mousse is a must try!
  • Leo Y.heart icon on user image
    Leo YanesMay 13, 2016
    The place is amazing, but go with an open mind - don't expect typical Mexican food. Expect GOOD Mexican food but with a gourmet twist.
  • Michael V.
    Michael VagnettiMay 24, 2016
    Crack 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.
  • Prad N.heart icon on user image
    Prad NelluruJuly 3, 2017
    The huevos rancheros are a blast of spicy, rich flavor. Easily the best I've had, and I'm from Texas.
  • Premshree P.
    Premshree PillaiJanuary 30, 2015
    Incredible inventive modern Mexican food, similar in philosophy to Pujol, the chef's flagship in Mexico City. You're not going here for the guacamole.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeAugust 12, 2017
    Food 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
  • ᴡ E.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ ElliotAugust 23, 2016
    The 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.
  • Lisa P.heart icon on user image
    Lisa ParavanoDecember 17, 2016
    Impeccable space & design, amazing service & very innovative food.. but outrageously priced. Def best enjoyed on an expense account 👌🏽
  • Amanda R.heart icon on user image
    Amanda RellaJuly 6, 2017
    Have 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.
  • Eduardo H.
    Eduardo HolguinDecember 13, 2015
    Come with a reservation because the hosts are douchey. The food was amazing (try the Duck) and our bartender, Alexis was awesome.
  • Micah C.heart icon on user image
    Micah ChilesFebruary 16, 2015
    Large private room in the back sat 14 easily. Loved the duck carnitas and merengue corn desert. Will definitely be back
  • Cameron G.heart icon on user image
    Cameron GidariJune 29, 2016
    The 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.
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HoMay 30, 2017
    The Mole is legendary. Follow me on Instagram @EricHoRaw for more food tips!
  • Jaclyn R.heart icon on user image
    Jaclyn RMarch 13, 2019
    Delicious food but ok service. Come here with a corporate card. Don’t miss the corn and mushroom tlayuda
  • Jean M.
    Jean MarieNovember 15, 2014
    The 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 💍heart icon on user image
    Haneen 💍October 31, 2016
    Wanna try some foods you know just with a twist! Challenge your taste buds and indulge your senses with joy!
  • clive k.heart icon on user image
    clive kornitzerJanuary 4, 2019
    Great laid back vibe cosmic food every dish we had was amazing the butter nut squash was the standout
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin SkobacMarch 9, 2016
    Epic meal- every dish was innovative and flavorful. Come hungry and with friends so you can try a variety.
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerJanuary 11, 2016
    for 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 $$$)
  • James P.heart icon on user image
    James PazhavilaApril 28, 2018
    Eater NYC’s 18 Best Splurge Meals cobia al pastor. For a more affordable experience, consider brunch when Cosme serves its best dish, a giant lamb barbacoa
  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinFebruary 11, 2017
    Proof that one of the best restaurants in the city can have some of the nicest people too! Duck mole and husk meringue!
  • Natalia C.
    Natalia CmAugust 27, 2015
    Duck 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.
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewJune 7, 2015
    Really loved the brunch here. The duck mole and chilaquiles were especially good
  • Andres M.heart icon on user image
    Andres MillanJuly 11, 2018
    Amazing. A must in NY. Try the Duck CArnitas and the fish al Pastor. Really really good.
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