El Mitote
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lincoln Square, New York
"Happy Hour until 7pm! Includes frozen margaritas, sangria, and beers"(6 Tips)
"Get the esquites (it has a kick to it) and Al Pastor tacos"(3 Tips)
"Authentic mexican, try the tortas but everything looked good."(9 Tips)
"Super tasty steak tacos, guacamole and esquites."(4 Tips)
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Elliot WehnerJanuary 3, 2015Authentic mexican, try the tortas but everything looked good. If you are a little hungover, nothing better than a michelada (the one here is great!)
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Wifi is the phone number: 2128742929. I always get the chorizo tacos, pepito sandwich, and churros. Never been disappointed.
Sean SmithSeptember 24, 2017Great cocktails and love the tortas. The place looks busy but not too crowded. Small outdoor space for those sunny days.
Quality food, quick service, strong drinks. It's the trifecta you're looking for in a traditional Mexican restaurant in the UWS. The staff are amazing too!
Hunter ThomasApril 2, 2015Easy, casual spot with well portioned servings and good value. Sandwiches are an interesting take on traditional Mexican offerings and worth trying.
DMAugust 7, 2014Nice place in Upper West side. Lovely view from the restaurant. Tasty food, but a bit cold inside. And waitress had some problems with recognizing english, what was a surprise for me.
Michael CDecember 8, 2015They have an amazing michelada! More on the traditional side. The food was also delicious! Surprised to find this gem in the upper west side.
Allie CarieriAugust 7, 2014Some of the best tacos I've had uptown. They're 3 for ~$7 and great for getting a few different orders and sharing. Chicken taco is delicious. Guacamole is awesome.
Joshua MartensApril 13, 2013Coming from California it's hard to find good Mexican food in NYC. This place is good and authentic. If you feel like Mexican go here. It's more of a day time spot than night.
LaurenMay 26, 2013M-Star says it's the best guac in Manhattan. LaurLaur loved the lime agua fresca. Solid & reasonably priced meal.
Nitzan BJanuary 28, 2017So cute!! And they have happy hour between 7-9pm!! Everything was delicious and everyone were real nice
Felipe LopezMarch 26, 2013The quesadillas are the best I have found in Manhattan! Fresh corn meal, perfect spicy sauces and beautiful space! Artsy it's a word for this place.
Christina LouiseJuly 12, 2022Very quick service. The queso quesadilla dish came with three quesadillas and the tomato and onion salsa.
HowardSeptember 22, 2020Just great Mexican food. Eat outside or take out. Favorite is garlic shrimp burrito and guacamole
Sara StatesMay 24, 2013This is not a place I would usually choose to eat at on the uws. BUT, I've been hooked ever since my first meal here. The food is so flavorful. Love it!
David DriscollSeptember 4, 2022Uninspired but large tacos. Steak tacos stood out, carnitas and fish less strong.
Melanie DudekJune 3, 2015Pretty good inexpensive food! I had the chorizo torta and my boyfriend had the steak quesadillas, we loved it!
Dave MorganSeptember 22, 2013Folks from Cafes Frida and Ronda have a hit here. Great Pozole, moleitas, tortas and tacos. Nice addition to neighborhood.
The Torta Ahogada with carnitas (pork) is almost as delicious as an original from Guadalajara!!! Don't miss the 3 leches cake!!!
Sofia RodriguezMay 31, 2016Taco truck style Mexican food. With authentic dishes and no frills deliciousness. Also happy hour on Saturday
Lindsay WilliamsJuly 29, 2013I had a wild mushroom sandwich without the three cheeses (vegan) and it was quite bland. So I asked for picked jalapeños and I added the complementary seasoning. Turned out quite good!
Joanna FlammOctober 20, 2017Surprisingly great burrito! Don't miss the sauce they serve with it, so addicting.
Simple, authentic, Mexican. Cheaper and better than Cafe Frida. Tacos are money. Churros were good as well.
Love this place. They have amazing margaritas and food. We come here a lot.
Erica ChangJuly 1, 2017They have pastor tacos, pazole, and elote (corn) I feel like I'm back in California :)
Aaron ProffOctober 15, 2018Both the chorizo tacos and quesadillas were awesome. Sangria was good as well
Eve AdamsJuly 19, 2015It's 90 degrees out and their Chipotle shrimp tacos and ice cold Modelo Especial really hit the spot!!!- Sarah ConleyDecember 21, 2014Super tasty steak tacos, guacamole and esquites. Casual, quick, and fresh!
Nathan GammieSeptember 9, 2014Good beer selection and guac is super tasty. Tacos are really fresh, too!
Christina ChinAugust 22, 2016guy told me the special was quesadillas but got served enchiladas instead. Ate it since I was too hungry to argue, it was ok, a bit spicy for me. Not sure I would go back.
DelphineJanuary 18, 2014Amazing atmosphere, authentic Mexican taste: guac, tacos, tostadas and quesadillas are really good and cheap!
- Kathy MatthiesenDecember 8, 2017Happy Hour until 7pm! Includes frozen margaritas, sangria, and beers
Maral TatarFebruary 9, 2014Workers are so nice .. place is so nice.. foods are delicious and'Andres is the best'! 😘
Amie WooJune 16, 2015Do NOT get the corn (equites)! It is canned corn that has sour cotija cheese and mayo on it. Not even real corn on the cob!
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(212) 874-2929
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