La Cenita

La Cenita

(Now Closed)
Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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  • Eater
    EaterNovember 7, 2013
    On the menu, you'll find snacks, shareable small plates, raw fish dishes, tacos, a shellfish stew, and a 21-day dry-aged sirloin steak. Small dishes and tacos make up the majority of the menu.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupOctober 9, 2013
    This trendy Mexican hotspot is the EMM Group's latest addition to their restaurant empire. Tacos are a bit on the small side, but pack a ton of flavor. Come here mainly for the scene.
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    Linda NajokSeptember 30, 2013
    Small plates but satisfying! Guac was okay. Try the Mexico City Street Carrots. Doesn't sound like something you'd want to order in a restaurant but very good. Tacos are real delish and flavorful.
  • Compass
    CompassMay 16, 2014
    Elevated Mexican small plates from chocolate tres leches with tequila ganache to cult-loved king crab tacos make for dishes as pretty as the people that dine there.
  • __TR3V
    __TR3VFebruary 28, 2014
    Nice ambiance, good service, strong drinks. Had the yellow fin tuna tacos and roasted branzino.The food is DELICIOUS. seriously! Go!
  • Cat M.
    Cat MOctober 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great experience ! Really good Octopus, amazing chicken and Tuna tacos and unbelievable apple dessert tacos !
  • Gregory D.
    Gregory DominguezMay 17, 2014
    Out of this world 21 DRY-AGED TOMAHAWK RIBEYE 23 oz with PAPAS BRAVAS, perfect and delicious. "Average" customer service
  • Fueled Collective
    Fueled CollectiveSeptember 16, 2013
    Mexican cuisine with local and cross cultural flavors. The EMM Group brings food that will keep patrons full and enjoying every bite.
  • Gracie💎
    Gracie💎April 25, 2014
    Meatpacking sound machine is amazing! Tart and sweet with a spicy kick. Definitely a fav!
  • Giordano C.
    Giordano ContestabileDecember 22, 2013
    Cool crowd (for the next few weeks at least), nice space, decent but overpriced food, watery drinks. Oh, and whoever decided that guacamole needed to be made fancier by pomegranate seeds was misguided
  • Jeffrey
    JeffreyNovember 20, 2013
    King crab crunchy tacos, black salmon ceviche, and duck enchiladas from a La Esquina vet
  • Mari I.
    Mari IsieminiDecember 5, 2013
    Tuna tacos are the best!!! But octopus is too dry and fried. All the meals are spicy.
  • IBC
    IBCOctober 23, 2013
    Guac and cheese fondue are awesome starters... Apple tacquitos are a great finish
  • Marielle R.
    Marielle R.October 1, 2013
    The only AMAZING item was the roasted corn. Nothing else was special at all. Get the smores for dessert!
  • Priya V.
    Priya VaswaniNovember 30, 2013
    Amazing! Loved the langosta tacos and the smores empanada.
  • nerajana m.
    nerajana molDecember 13, 2013
    New Year's Eve 2014 Party at Abe & Arthur's (Now La Cenita) - New York, NY early @ Tuesday December 31, 2013.Grab Your Tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/prwgrba
  • darryl o.
    darryl ohrtMay 16, 2014
    S'more empanadas will explode deliciousness in your mouth.
  • James R.
    James RubenJanuary 15, 2014
    Food was great but the portions were pretty tiny for the price. Quality over quantity, it seems. Would definitely go again.
  • Nikhita M.heart icon on user image
    Nikhita MahtaniOctober 6, 2013
    The only place in NYC that has Moët by the glass. Yes!!
  • Angela
    AngelaApril 13, 2014
    It's not the portion size that is an issue (it does say small plates) it's the taste and quality of the food that is lacking. Our service was great our food was not.
  • charm g.
    charm gonzoFebruary 15, 2014
    You get to see a few celebrities.. Overpriced food and you leave still hungry.
  • Davide F.
    Davide FMarch 15, 2014
    I would strongly discourage people from coming here. Hostess and personnel were extremely rude and food is overpriced. I enjoyed their guacamole but not the overall experience.
  • Vivek B.
    Vivek BhagwatOctober 26, 2013
    Really good but definitely a little too pricey for what it is. Empellon Cocina is better.
  • Sasha .
    Sasha 🌺April 19, 2014
    Really disappointed. :( Get the s'mores for dessert and the tuna tartare. Everything else was bland and not flavorful. Overpriced for portion size in comparison to competitors. Go to Dos Caminos.
  • Birim G.
    Birim GonulsenOctober 20, 2013
    Waited even with a reservation!Average service decent food!
  • Steve J.heart icon on user image
    Steve JaramilloApril 27, 2014
    Anyone like $21 margaritas?
  • Kosha S.
    Kosha ShahJanuary 18, 2014
    Birthday dinner!
  • Lindsayheart icon on user image
    LindsayJanuary 18, 2014
    My tip? Don't come here. Service sucks + my double espresso was...get this...$9!! Even for NYC...
  • Lindsay D.
    Lindsay DugganNovember 2, 2013
    Shitty service + overpriced, ok food = not coming here again. If you want trendy Mexican, go to Dos Caminos.
  • Morgan G.heart icon on user image
    Morgan GreenDecember 28, 2013
    Terrible food.
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La Cenita
409 W 14th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave)
New York, NY 10014
United States
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