I'm so sad to hear that Atla is closing at the end of the month! This is your sign to go visit them now before they're gone. Atla serves up elevated Mexican food in an elegant, modern setting. During my most recent time here, I had the Lobster burrito - I ate it SO fast. It truly hit the spot. We also split guacamole and eventually the churro donuts amongst the table. The churro donuts were amazing and came with a dulce de leche. read more

Atla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm confused at the reviews here as this to me feels like many places I've been in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and elsewhere in Mexico. Albeit the prices are higher, but we're in NYC, in Noho no less. The food is tasty, flavorful, filling, and there's a good amount of options. We had a great crudo that was out of this world. One of the best bites I've had all month. The Pastor Gringa was so tasty and flavorful, that tortilla it is on deserves its own award. The Chilaquiles are good, but nothing beyond standard Chilaquiles, and the Octopus taco was okay. Cocktails were out of this world, ever cocktail hit with a 10/10, exceeding the food, and the cost for the cocktails was in line with what you would expect. Their Carajillo, while not on the menu, was one of the best Carajillos in NYC. Ending the meal with fresh, hot churros was a treat so worth indulging in that I can very much imagine coming in for a cocktail and some churros at some point! read more

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Been here several times over the years I worked in the area. Always good and strong drinks. The food never disappoints. I like the vibe of the place feels open but once you're seated its just out and your party the rest of the bar fades in the the background. They are on the pricier side but from the quality of food, drink and service I think its worth it. read more

The reviews for this place honestly suck, so I was hesitant to stop by but ended up being pleasantly surprised. The service was attentive, good espresso martinis, and I loved the food (we got the guacamole and salsa, suadero tacos and pork al pastor gringa). We also got the churros with chocolate, which come bite sized and were amazingggg. No complaints here read more

Enjoyed the experience here. Had a good drink and a great short rib taco. That said, the portion sizes are minuscule. Two tacos for $20 is absurd. read more

Atla - Short rib taco - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Good experience but nothing to write home about. I enjoyed the Branzino but it wasnt anything insane. Overall good quick casual lunch spot. read more

Atla - Chips - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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We dropped in to Alta for a couple drinks before dinner early on a Saturday. We were able to get seats at the bar right away, which was exciting given the space and drink menu looked great. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. I tried to order one of their N/A cocktails, but they didn't have it that night. I ordered another one - it was pretty tasty, but the short glass was maybe 3/4 full including large ice cubes, leaving very little cocktail to enjoy. My husband ordered and aperol spritz, which was quite good, though again on the small side. Service here at the bar was an odd mix of being pushed to order but also ignored. The space is cool but our experience did not inspire us to return. read more

Went here with my Daughter and her boyfriend before a distillery tasting. I started with a Michelada (Delish). They got spicy margs. We got a bunch of shared plates. Chips and salsa, guacamole, mackerel aguachile, pork Al pastor, rice and corn side, and carne asada. Every was delicious. Service was attentive. Very dark cool vibe in here I'd come back for sure. Too dark for pics unfortunately. read more

Would have liked to give this place four stars, but we never even saw our waiter and had to bother one of the bartenders for everything. Everything. From ordering to check. I asked her to point out our waiter so we could stop bothering her, but she graciously took care of us the entire time. So big shoutout to her. Some other cons: the food came out extremely slowly; there's only one single-person bathroom, so the line got 8 people deep at one point; and the portion sizes are pretty small. My boyfriend and I both ordered enchiladas, and they were more like flautas, short, thin, and crispy. The flavor was great, fortunately, especially the sauces served with them. We also had the churros, which were served hot and crispy with dark chocolate. The churros melted in our mouths and were really delicious. Despite the delicious flavor of the food, we will not be returning to this spot due to the neglectful service and poor value per portion. read more

Atla - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This is my second visit after many years, specifically for the Panaderia Rosetta pop-up during Dia de los Muertos. We had brunch - Chilaquiles Verdes and Al Pastor Gringa, both super flavorful. I really liked tortillas! The pastries were also yummy, not too sweet, moist, and flaky. Prices are slightly above average but I guess comparable to other nice restaurants. The space is modern, we sat in the covered patio. Service was friendly but a bit slow. Overall, I'm glad I came back for another visit! read more

Atla - Guava danish and Pan de muerto from Panaderia Rosetta - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for lunch on a Sunday because it was one of the restaurants that accepted inKind as payment. I really wanted to try their lobster burrito but sadly, that wasn't on their menu anymore. Instead, I tried their Suadero Tacos, Pork Al Pastor Gringa, and Branzino Adobado. The Suadero Tacos were yummy but for $18, I expected at least 3 tacos. It only came with 2. The Pork Al Pastor Gringa was the highlight of the meal. It consisted of deliciously grilled pork belly with pineapple butter over a crispy flour tortilla. The Branzino Adobado was good too, but it wasn't anything special beyond a grilled branzino fillet. Good protein option though! Overall, if it weren't for inKind, I probably wouldn't have come here. It's good but not memorable. Service was very friendly though, which made me bump this up from 3.5 stars to 4. read more

Atla - Pork Al Pastor Gringa (front), Suadero Tacos (back) - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I was very unimpressed. The food was small, overpriced, and mediocre at best. The ambiance is really lovely, but I'd sooner come back here for a drink than for dinner. read more

Met a friend here during my visit to New York. She made reservations on the patio for us week of. Beautiful interior, and it wasn't bad sitting outside. I was running late because my train was actually going the opposite way (*face palm*)... We got the mole and the Pork Al Pastor Gringa. It was my first time trying mole and it was rich and interesting-idk if I really liked it hut it was addicting to keep eating. The Al Pastor Gringa was tasty, and would definitely order again. Was cute, and would definitely visit again. Would love to try some other menu items! read more

Atla - Mole - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I feel like I came in with middling expectations and was still disappointed. Mixed drinks are $19 and tacos are $9 a pop, so I was hoping that they'd be better than average... but they were not. The Brussels sprout taco with peanut butter was good, but not special. The mole, on the other hand, was flat out bad. It was very bitter and just had a disc of mashed plantain at the bottom of the bowl. Nothing else. The tres leches was good, as was the salsa verde mushroom dish, though it upset my stomach. Oh, and no happy hour. ‍ read more

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Great Mexican food and super staff. If you want vegetarian they have enough stuff to keep you satisfied.

Atla is a Mexican Restaurant that serves as an All-Day Casual Eatery on Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan. Atla is in the same area as Kith, Levain Bakery and a host of other places to hang out near SOHO, NOHO and the Village. Atla's cozy and laid-back atmosphere, simple decor and courteous staff made it a nice place for us to partake of a light bite / appetizer before heading to Negril Village for dinner dining. Atla has nice ambience and a cool bar space. Although we had no reservations, the hostess ensured that we were setaed promptly. Fantastic music plays in the background- pop, hip-hop, etc. When was the last time that I heard Deee-Lite's "Groove Is In The Heart"? before hearing it while dining at Atla...I honestly cannot remember-lol. It was great to hear oldies but goodies. We ordered Guacamole & Chips. Atla boasts via their website that they use organic, sustainable & seasonal ingredients to make their dishes. The Guacamole & Chips ($18) is served w/ Brown Chips and then we also ordered extra Corn Chips ($6). Such delicious chunky, filling guacamole full of so much fabulous flavor! I would return for more appetizers and possibly dinner if I am iin the area. Atla Hours of Operation- Everyday from Noon-11pm w/ the exception of Sunday which is from 11am - 5pm. Upcoming Holiday Hours of Operation include: Christmas Eve - Open Regular Hours, Christmas Day - Closed, Day After Christmas-Open for Dinner Only, New Year's Eve -Open Regular Hours New Year's Day - Open Regular Hours. One can make reservations for in-restaurant dining and / or can place an order online. Website - www.atlanyc.com Instagram - @atlanyc read more

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Good food, but very expensive. I had the chips and salsa to start and the mushrooms in salsa verde as an appetizer, with the rice and corn on the side. The chips tasted fresh and the salsa was spicy and flavorful. The entree was savory and tangy, and I loved the slight smokiness of the rice. At around $50 for the meal after tax and tip, I'm on the fence as to whether I can recommend it, even though everything was very good. read more

Atla - Mushrooms in salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Nice trendy decor. Fun menu. Guacamole and chips were delish. My burrito was good. Can't remember the drinks. Our server was GREAT! It was much too loud inside for me. Not great for catching up with friends over a meal and drinks. I had to strain to hear all night and still probably missed 70% of the conversation. That exhausted me and didn't make for an enjoyable evening. read more

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Note that there is also a restaurant called Alta that is about a 15 minute walk away. I definitely accidentally went to Alta and was seated before I embarrassingly realized I was at the wrong place (they were not at all surprised, and said it happens all the time). This was a convenient spot to eat prior to seeing a show at the Public Theater as the Library Bar was closed for a private event. Shared between 2: Mushrooms En Salsa Verde - I am a huge fan of mushrooms and was excited about this dish but it was unmemorable. Pork Al Pastor Gringa, Pineapple Butter - My friend told me this was the best thing on the menu, and while I haven't tried everything on the menu, I'm guessing that she was right. Crispy, flavorful, and delicious. Cocktails were great as I am a big fan on mezcal. read more

I had been wanting to eat at Atla for a long time as a fan of Enrique Olvera, and also of Cosme. I was excited to finally get to eat here. First of all the dining room is relatively small but with minimalist design and huge windows onto Lafayette St, Atla has an airy feel, casual but attractive. We tried the tlayuda, which had a delicious array of herbs on it and was bigger than at Cosme. We also ordered the cochinita pibil, a slow roasted pork that came with tortillas and salsa. Both were good but I loved the crunch of the tlayuda and the minty herby freshness of the greens on top. We also ordered the Totoro's & salsa which was average. Service was good although more reserved than usual at a restaurant like this. Overall it was a fun meal and a nice area to walk around in after the meal. read more

If you're planning to come here, be ready for shitty service. I was counting how many people were wearing the uniforms and was shocked how nonexistent we were to all of them standing at the door waiting for a host or to be provided cutlery and menus. A table next to us had to grab a menu from a neighboring table because they were short one. If you're mentally ready for that, then you'll have a good experience because the food is great. We came during brunch and ordered a salad to share. The gem lettuce leaves were a bit bitter but I loved the Hoja Santa Goddess dressing. Also it was a bit annoying to catch the tiny pieces of nopales in the plate..I wish they were cut bigger. Overall very I was happy to start with it. Then I ordered an Arctic Char aguachile which I loved! The fish was really fresh and the marinade was perfect. My friend went for a chicken soup she was very happy with. The portion is huge and next time I'm feeling under the weather I am coming for the soup! Also loved that they have a section for mocktails. I had a Palo Santo Cucumber Yuzu agua fresca. So good..besides the chia seeds that got stuck in my teeth. At least I wasn't on a date! I'd only come here alone with my patience on full or order in. I can't imagine coming in a big group and being served the way we were. read more

Atla - Chicken soup, salad and aguachile - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

We had a big group and we reserved a large table. They were very accommodating to us. Considering we were taking up a big portion of the restaurant. We had a fixed menu. We tried several things on this menu and none of them were particularly good. I wouldn't say that this is a very good place compared to other spots. Generally avoiding Mexican and New York is a good idea. There's only really one or two that I've had that are decent. They do make good drinks. read more

Still excellent. Most recent trip, we got the pan dulce assortment, al pastor gringa, potato/cheese flautas, and chilaquiles rojos with poached eggs added. The standouts for me were the excellent cookies (chocolate chip and I believe a white chocolate macadamia) and the concha in the pan dulce assortment (we could have done without the donut and bear claw), as well as their incredible salsa macha, which I was putting on everything and almost ate the entire serving. I'm not exactly sure why, but I feel like our last couple visits have been somewhat less other-worldly than pre-COVID -- hard to point to anything specific, but it's just a feeling. And obviously it's a very expensive place, so the standards should be high. But we still really enjoyed it. read more

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(1 star, and that's for the chair I sat on) Cold Michellin Taco I came to Atla's happy hour expecting vibes. Maybe a flirt with flavor. What I got? Trauma in a tortilla. The taco arrived looking like it just got out of an ice bath at a luxury spa in Hell. I genuinely had to ask the server:Excuse me... were these supposed to be served cold? Or are they just emotionally unavailable? sad dat to work at atla read more

The short: very good food, really balanced cocktails, but bizarrely rude service & uncomfortable booth seating. The longer: it took a minute for our margaritas to arrive, but they were worth the wait. We enjoyed a variety of bites -- guacamole, shrimp tacos, mixed green salad, flautas, branzino -- and shared them as a group. The guacamole and flautas were the two best dishes. The branzino was well cooked, deboned and seasoned. We finished the meal with churros - one of the stars of the show. We went on a Monday, and were rushed out after a little over 1.5 hours -- and were given the bill before we even finished dessert. Didn't love feeling rushed, especially on a Monday, but appreciate they are trying to make room for new guests. Overall, not my favorite Olvera restaurant (prefer Cosme & Pujol), but a delicious evening nonetheless. read more

Atla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Modern, airy space with plenty of bar seating as well as tables. The quesadilla with tomatillo salsa was fresh and delicious. Margaritas were perfect, guac was great and topped with cilantro and jalapeños. The brunch burrito was filling and flavorful. Will be returning to try for dinner! read more

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My fam is Chicano from California and we had low expectations of Mexican food in New York tbh. I knew it was gonna be good when the margaritas were amazing. We happened to be there for happy hour (5-6 daily). We tried all the tacos, the guacamole, the branzino, and the mushrooms in salsa verde. My mom loved the shrimp taco and the branzino was the best I've ever had. Salsa verde was delicious- wish it were served with carne. Def telling my New York friends about this spot. And I'll come back the next time I'm in the city with a taco craving. read more

Atla - Branzino - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I was a big fan of this place a few years ago, but recently the service has gone downhill. The last time I visited I consistently had to flag down the waitstaff to place an order, get more water, get the check, etc. despite being one of two tables at the restaurant with about a dozen workers. The pez milanesa is excellent, but no longer on the menu which is a bummer. I instead got the fish a la talla, which was solid, but unfortunately not worth the price. I really want to like this place, but the waitstaff made me feel incredibly unwelcome and I'd be hesitant to bring friends here because of it. read more

Atla - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Closer to 4.5 stars. Came here with friends for dinner. Food breakdown: - guac (3.5/5) - good but pricey. - Arctic char tartar (4/5) - beautiful fresh flavors - tlyacoyos (5/5) - these are so good don't miss - chilaquiles (2/5) - were were really underwhelmed with this dish. Pass. - mushrooms (5/5) - loved the mushrooms, so simple yet delicious - shrimp taco (4/5) - avocado taco (4.5/5) - I wasn't expecting much from this one but wow that spicy peanut sauce is amazing. - tres leches (4.5/5) - beautiful and delicious - churros (4.5/5) - so fluffy and yummy - mango sorbet (4.5/5) - what you want mango sorbet to taste like Overall, ambience was a bit more upscale than usual, prices were high but generally not unreasonable for the quality, and food was more hit than miss. read more

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Indoor and outdoor dining available. Guac was very good. Lobster burrito highly recommend, had a lot of flavor and meat on the inside. read more

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Huge fan of Atla. Recently came here for the first time and will definitely be back. I was hesitant to dine here due to so many negative reviews about the service but I thought the service was great. The spicy margs may be some of the best I've ever had and the Oaxacan Coffee was devine. The food is expensive, yes, but it is sooo good. We had Brussel Sprouts, Guacamole, Beef Birria (1/2 lb), Pork Al Pastor Gringa, and a side order of tortillas. We loved everything and it was the perfect amount to share. The only negative is how small the tables for two are. Since this a share style menu, it was difficult to fit all of the food on the table. But other than that, the food, drinks and service are great. Would recommend coming here with friends or on a date. read more

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Delicious food and cozy environment! We really like the potato flautas and the suadero tacos. The staff were really nice and able to provide recommendations and dietary accommodations for gluten free. Great spot for elevated Mexican food! We missed our train and were running a half hour late, and Atla was very accommodating! They let us adjust our reservation at the last minute without any difficulty. The restaurant is pretty small so it feels cozy, and on a Saturday night, every table and bar stool were filled so it had a fun, buzzy environment. read more

Atla - Potato & Cheese Flautas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Back in September I had a girls night out dinner outdoors in Soho here. My friend recommended this place for brunch specifically but due to our schedules we are ended up meeting for dinner. Anyways the staff was accommodating, all of them wore masks and gloves. The menu was very limited as the pisco cocktails were not listed. When my friend arrived she met with the manager and requested a special order of pisco sours because she knew that prior to the pandemic they got a huge supply and they were planning a pisco event which did not take place due to the current situation. Cocktails and food were pricey because one of the owners is the infamous Mexican chef from Pujol Enrique Olvera. The quality of the dishes was pretty high but the portions were small. I definitely loved the Pork al Pastor dish, I would definitely order that again and even try some of the shrimp dishes. I would love to return for brunch one Sunday when the weather is warmer. read more

Atla - Pork Al Pastor Gringa, Pineapple, Flour Tortilla with a side of Brussel Sprouts, Spicy Peanut Butter, Avocado and a Pisco Sour. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place is good, but not great. And it is quite expensive. I prefer their brunch vs their dinner since there are some more "classics" available for brunch while the dinner tends to be a bit too elevated/modern Mexican for my taste. We ordered the barbacoa which I would probably stay away from next time, didn't have the flavor (was undersalted) I was hoping for and it is a big two person portion which limits the # of other things you can try. Cocktails are all very tasty (but again $$). It's a pretty small space but beautiful and simplistically designed. They now have a lot of outdoor sidewalk seating as well (heated). read more

Atla - Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Don't tell mom this mole is as good as hers!! Perfect portion size and balance of textures and flavors. Not too spicy not too sweet not too salty, just perfect!! We sat outside to enjoy the crisp air and rain. Their outdoor patio is covered and comfortable. read more

Atla - Mole and barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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If a restaurant has chilaquiles, I have to get them. The chips were crunchy. The salsa, onions and crema were fresh. The portion size was perfect. Service was super fast and friendly. read more

Atla - Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde and chicken - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

DO NOT GO HERE! We probably should of picked a different place to begin with because we tried to make a reservation online since we were 7 people, but it didn't work. We called the restaurant many times and they didn't pick up the phone. But, it's a short walk from our office so we decided to go anyhow. Came with my coworkers to send one of us off to their new job, big mistake. We only have an hour lunch so we checked the menu online to see what we'd like to eat. The menu at the restaurant was completely different, it didn't even have what any of us wanted to order. Half of us settled for shrimp tacos, the other half chicken quesadillas, along with some sides. The shrimp tacos was one TINY taco..... the shrimp was salty and overall not good. The chicken quesadillas, small in size and did not fill anyone who ate the entire "meal". Also, I really believe they gave me pork and not chicken, it tasted like pork, smelled like pork and I don't eat pork and have the biggest stomachache that I'm about to POOP MYSELF since I ate that "chicken" quesadilla. We get the bill, almost $150 for some snacks that we didn't even enjoy! The only reason we ate our food is because we were starving and didn't have enough time on our lunch break to choose another restaurant. ALSO, the waitress came at the end of the meal and asked us how everything was. We all stayed silent but one of my coworkers said, "I mean I wouldn't ever come here again.", the waitress ignored her, did not even ask what the issue with our meals was and started clearing our table. We wanted to send our coworker off with good vibes and great memories of our office, now the last thing she will remember is all of are sad faces and the nasty snacks we paid $20+ a head for.... by the way we just ordered food off seamless to the office since our $20 snacks were unsatisfying read more

Atla - 6 SNACKS almost $150!!! For a snack??? Everyone is still hungry - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Modern Mexican for Your Mouth The Food: We weren't going for a full dinner so decided to do a few appetizers and tacos. (Can't go wrong there?!) We ordered the Seafood cocktail (think ceviche vibes), Pork al pastor gringa (had a quesadilla feel), and a few tacos. If you are going for one taco, do the brussel sprout and spicy peanut butter one - super unique! I would come back to try more entrees and dessert as I feel we might have missed out on some yummy dishes. The Vibe: We came here for bites and cocktails on a Friday after work. Therefore, sitting across from each other at the extended bar was exactly what we were looking for. The decor is modern and minimal but the energy is alive. read more

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I came here on a Tuesday night and it was lovely! The service was really good and the inside is really cute. We got the chips and guac, lobster burrito, seafood cocktail, pork al pastor, and suadero and shrimp tacos. I truly enjoyed everything and the standouts were the lobster burrito and both tacos. We also got expresso martinis and they were delicious. Would absolutely return :) read more

Came here for brunch and it was delicious- Ceviche was well seasoned and really fresh Pork Al Pastor Gringa- not too oily or salty. Loved the pineapple flavor Also got a maitake dish that was served with tortillas to build your own tacos. Very tasty. Would come here again read more

Atla - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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