We went last night for a friends birthday on a Wednesday night and it was nice! The restaurant has a lot of photo op areas and for being a rooftop it was pretty spacious! The restaurant was able to accommodate a large group of 10 when we called for a same day reservation. We arrived at 8:30 and we were sat immediately thanks to our reservation but the restaurant wasn't as crowded due to it being a weekday. Wednesday was karaoke night and they were offering many opportunities to join in. My chicken quesadilla was brought out not to long after being ordered and was really delicious. I think the mushrooms were a nice touch but that's my personal taste. Since it was my friends birthday, we let the staff know and while they don't bring anything complimentary , if you order something from the dessert menu they bring out sparklers and sing happy birthday. Thank you for making our night special! read more

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We chose Cantina Rooftop to take friends who were visiting from out of town, and it ended up being one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. The biggest issue was the bill. Several of the prices we were charged didn't match the menu. We also ordered three shots of the house tequila, yet when the check arrived, we were billed for Patrón. I've been around the restaurant industry my entire life, and I've never heard of a place where the "house tequila" is Patrón. Even more importantly, what we were served was definitely not Patrón. As we reviewed the check, it became clear that we had been overcharged on multiple items. They also added gratuity to our party of five without ever mentioning it. We have no problem tipping, but adding it without informing your guests is not good hospitality. My family has worked in the restaurant business for years, so I understand mistakes happen. This didn't feel like a simple mistake--it felt like a lack of transparency from start to finish. I wasn't willing to spend our evening arguing with the server or manager and ruin the night for our guests, so we paid and left. That said, as someone who lives locally, I won't be coming back, and I won't be recommending this restaurant to anyone. There are far better places in the city that are upfront with their customers and earn repeat business. read more

So much to say about cantina rooftop. Definitely do not come here if you're under 21 and Mexican. The food is mediocre and it lacks a lot of mexican authentic seasoning. It's mostly catered to people who don't have a high spicy tolerance and people around the area. The price is also something, it's not terrible but it's not cheap either. The vibe, the atmosphere, and service is definitely amazing but it's the only good thing I can say about this place. Loads of bright light and beautiful details, a beautiful place to take photos for a birthday or outing with friends. Now for this year's World Cup, I MOST DEFINITELY DO NOT recommend coming here if you're under 21. This place does not specify that the event is strictly 21+. They can say that they are but they really need to fix their information on their site. I understand that the place is a rooftop & lounge but there is no information anywhere where it states you have to 21+. All it states "For All Ages" and doesn't specify for the rooftop or lounge. So for future reference DO NOT purchase tickets if you're trying to get in here. It's not worth it at all. If you do get tickets, I am here to tell you that the ROOFTOPS is the only place for all ages. Before I forget and the biggest problem here is what you need to waste to even stay at the rooftop to 'watch' the game. You need to waste at least $100+. Which if you're under 21, I can understand that the amount can be a bit much, especially if you're only here to watch the game and nothing else. Especially since most people go to watch parties to only watch the games. I made sure to include photos of the watch party details and highlights the most important part which says "For All Ages". read more

Such a fun place. Expect a lot of excitement, dancing sharks and cows, big birthday celebrations, and live music. Service was stellar. Food was delicious and quick to arrive. We shared guacamole, queso fundito, and steak fajitas. The chips were airy and crispy. So good! read more

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We came here for Happy Hour but found out after arriving that their Happy Hour is only during the winter months. That explains why we were the only people in the restaurant. I never heard of a venue having Happy Hour only in the winter - if anything decrease your Happy Hour time frame for the warmer months, not completely eliminate it. After that disappointment I was ready to leave, I didn't want to order anything else. We paid for our drinks and we found another spot down the block that had a great happy hour. read more

Great vibes all around. Every staff member was super nice and very happy. We had the nachos with pork, which was great. The Birria tacos were also super good. There were a ton of birthdays here tonight and the staff came out whistling with maybe Mexican masks(?) which was very fun. Our server, Mauricio was also amazing. On point and also just a very fun outgoing person. Definitely worth coming back for. read more

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Cantina Rooftop really delivers when it comes to atmosphere. The vibes are truly immaculate; great music, lively crowd, & overall fun energy that makes it a perfect spot for drinks and socializing. The food was alright...enjoyable, but not something I'd come specifically for. That said, it works well with the ambiance. What really elevated the experience, was the manager/DJ. He truly was the life of the party. Super welcoming, high energy, and clearly set the tone for the entire space. If you're looking for a place with a great scene, solid drinks, and an unforgettable vibe (especially thanks to the staff), this is definitely worth checking out. read more

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$44 for two cocktails. Welcome to NYC, babe! We came to Cantina Rooftop, located in Midtown Manhattan, to enjoy some drinks and Latin music on a Saturday night. Security checked our IDs when we entered the building, and then we took the elevator to the 4th floor. We arrived after 10pm and were able to get a table right away. Now... this is the one and only good thing I have to say about this place. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations or parties. They have a DJ, loud music, and a dance floor. The rooftop is decorated with colorful/festive Mexican decor and neon lights. Nice view of Manhattan buildings. Now let's get into what's very wrong with this business. We ordered a pomegranate margarita and an original margarita. At $17 a drink, you would want it to at least taste good... actually, it should taste great. We took a few sips and ugh... These were some of the worst cocktails we've had. They were so watered down and had very little (if any) tequila in them. They tasted like those pre-made margarita mixes you can buy from your local grocery store. All sugar and artificial juice flavors. Not to mention, they were served in cheap, acrylic cups. We flagged down our waitress to politely and respectfully tell her that our drinks weren't to our liking and were very weak. We didn't ask her to remove them off the bill, we didn't ask for a double shot, we didn't want a different drink... Our waitress told us she couldn't take the drinks back and remake them. Instead, she said we could buy a tequila shot. Girl, bye. Why would I spend more $$$ on a tequila shot when you can just remake my $17 margarita or add a bit more liquor into it? We told her "no, thank you". A good restaurant that cares about GOOD SERVICE would offer to remake it or give us another solution. At least try to make things right for the customer. At one point in the night, all of the servers went around every table to give customers plastic cups. They wanted us to pour our drinks from their original cups into these plastic cups. Why? No clue... maybe the kitchen was closing and the dishwashers wanted to clean the "glassware"? Lol, whatever. So we chugged our nasty drinks for our money's worth and asked for the bill. OF COURSE the bill had an automatic 20% "gratuity" fee. And for what? Lol... service was horrible. We had to flag down our waitress 3-4 times because she never came to us. She didn't do anything about our drink situation. $44 for two bad cocktails, "mandatory tip", and tax. Waste of money. Just another business that cares more about ~*ambiance~* and making money over good customer service and good quality drinks/food. read more

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I've been to this rooftop several times, and the food/ drinks/ energy is always consistent. The live dj is always amping up the crowd, it's very interactive. They always do the conga line doing the cha cha step dance lol I love coming here in groups or on a date. There are photographers who come around and ask you to pose for a picture by yourself or whoever you're with, they guide you with the poses. They later come back to show you the picture and offer them to you for a price. They will have a frame available. The service depends on the waiter you get, for the most part they are friendly. I only had one bad experience that left a bad taste in my mouth.. the first time I came the waiter packed up our cantina rooftops mugs for no additional price so I assumed that when you order specialty drinks that come in mugs like that they are yours to keep as a souvenir idk we didn't ask him for those mugs..so on another occasion I asked my waiter if I was going to get that mug to take home at the end and he was very nasty and sarcastic about it, he said sure if you pay for it. The answer wasn't wrong but the look and tone he gave me was out of line without knowing just coworker gifted me and my group our mugs on another occasion. One bad fruit isn't going to ruin this place for me, I definitely recommend you give this place a try. I love their tacos and drinks. Everything I've tried so far has been great. The prices are reasonable read more

Cantina Rooftop - Birthday dessert - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is pretty good and the vibe is hype. Has a great rooftop view. Its off of 11th ave so its not in the heart but it is On 48th. The best this was the steak. The yuca fries were good a little cold Def dont order aperol spritz has no persecco read more

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The vibe, energy and atmosphere is great. The food is tasty but definitely on the pricer side for typical Mexican food. We were a group of 6 for my son's birthday. I rsvp'ed online and requested the jumbo taco. I called to make sure that the request for the jumbo taco was received as the website said you needed to pre-order. Upon arrival we were informed that the kitchen didn't receive the request. The wait would have been about an hour so we didn't bother and ordered other items. read more

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Great tacos and fun vibes and music. The rooftop is on the 4th floor, not quite a full rooftop is nice outdoor setting with it is nice out and the roof is open. I really liked the birria tacos! Cantina has a fun party vibe, lots of birthdays being celebrated here. This is a fun spot for brunch and dinner, the music at dinner can be quite loud, so keep that in mind if that is a factor. read more

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Great spot they treated us like vip love this place and the manager and Carlos Ever also Micheal was great felt like family read more

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We saw the umbrella decorated rooftop of Cantina Rooftop from our 14th floor hotel room and decided at that time we were gonna go over there to check it out. We went over and a pleasant young lady directed us to the elevator where we made our way to the rooftop (4th floor). The space was rocking with music as soon as the elevator doors opened! The atmosphere was energetic and the staff were bubbly and gracious. We were shown to our table by a pleasant young man, in the area of the umbrella decorated patio area. We didn't order any drinks, but looked over the menu and decided on the birria tacos. While we were waiting on our food, a staff member dressed in a shark costume came out and proceeded to dance and interact with the customers, which was funny! Other staff members dressed up in poncho/sombreros and the like, visiting tables and interacting with guests while the music, which was a mix of Latin/r&b/top 40, blasted and lent to the pulsating, event filled evening. Our food arrived and it was good. We got three tacos per order in a soft tortilla drenched in the barria sauce with the perfect amount of beef filling. So good! As the night came, the pulsating neon lights in the ceiling, walls, and umbrellas overhead lit up and that's when the atmosphere really got heated up. There were guests celebrating birthday parties and the staff came out each time in a procession with sparklers going and singing happy birthday with so much energy. They even took pictures and had them ready to sell in a matter of minutes of the birthday person. There was a dance floor that stayed packed. They also have brunch on the weekends. All in all, a great Mexican restaurant full of high energy, great staff, and good food. read more

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Food and service was definitely mid. People next to us had to flag down servers to get food. When we got our drinks they were poorly made so that was disappointing because the presentation was nice. But I will say for a night out and just drinking it's a really fun time. We came for a late bite to eat and stayed to party. Next time I'd eat somewhere else and just stick to heading to the bar and dancing on the dance floor!! read more

Cantina Rooftop - Margarita - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Food is yummy! Drinks are on point. Lively, happy ambiance. Very good service. Will definitely be back here! read more

Cantina Rooftop - Just us. All smiles and a good time - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Yall this place is POPPIN AF. At one point I saw the manager doing shots I was like, "I'm not mad at that." Let's get down to business and talk about taco Tuesday, it's $25 for all you can eat tacos. Whoa, what a value. They have an amazing variety including chicken, el pastor, vegan etc. Also be warned the drinks are strong af. I'd recommend doing reservations to avoid waiting. Can't wait to go here again, great spot for birthdays or large parties. read more

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Food was average but way overpriced. Ordered Diet Coke-very small glass-$6. Asked for refill-another $6. Had difficulty flagging down a server. Never really knew who my server was. 3 different people came by and all seemed like it wasn't their job when asked for anything. Maybe it's because I'm not from NY, but I'm thinking $55 is a bit much for 3 small tacos, a coke, and a dessert. Also, music was so loud you couldn't think or ask for anything. read more

I have only one word for this review... Amazing! Love it, I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Came here with a reservation for AYCE Taco Tuesday as a group of 3 late March. There was an attendant at the entrance checking reservations. When the elevator brought us up, we were met with loud live music from a DJ. There were still many groups waiting for tables. We were not seated for another half hour. Unfortunately, service was not too great. Food took a long time to get to us. We were only able to get 2 orders during our time and the second order took well over half hour to get to us. This may have been due to the fact the place was completely packed and 1 server working maybe 5-10 tables at once. However, not all was bad! The tacos were delicious. We loved them all, especially the pescado fish tacos! read more

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High energy, lots of great Latin music for dancing with friends! Great for a birthday!

Came here for AYCE tacos for $25 on a Tuesday when they offer this deal. Once you get to the rooftop, it's super loud to the point where you have to yell across the table to talk to your friends. Our waitress just started us off with two of each tacos since it was AYCE. Our favorite was the suadero and we would not recommend the pollo asado as it was super dry. Drinks were expensive for being in a small cup, but they were strong. Our total came out to be over $100 for 2 drinks and 2 AYCE pp. While it was nice to experience AYCE tacos, I wish they had more toppings to offer on the side. read more

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Cantina's had a great vibe. Everyone looks happy while they are there. We went at night for a birthday dinner. The music was great. We ordered chicken nachos, chicken enchiladas, birria tacos, chimichano tacos (I probably have the name wrong) and an appetizer platter can't remember the name. The yucca fries were delicious and so were the pork chicharrones in the platter we ordered. The chicken nachos and the enchiladas were really good. The tacos were okay. The service was not bad for a very busy Friday night. Just be prepared to spend money because it is pretty pricey but I feel like it's expected because it's a rooftop and it's down town. It definitely is a vibe! I danced so much at the bar dance floor section my feet hurt. read more

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Great endless tacos deal. Delicious & so are the cocktails. But the staff and service is eh. I don't need much but I don't like discriminatory practices nor staff that's not informed on their offerings/deals. Could use so much improvement. read more

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I seen this establishment on IG and TikTok and I had to try it. We made reservations and when we got there we were greeted by the host who was very friendly and told us where to go . When we got upstairs to the roof top the ambiance was amazing. The decors and the music were great. We got greeted again and taken to our seats. We were amazed by the place. We had such a good time and the food and drinks were good. They had great entertainment and the staff were very friendly and nice. I would definitely go there again. read more

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Great spot for group gathering The vibe was amazing and the food was delicious . Don't miss their cocktail! read more

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There were not many people here when we arrived. The birria tacos were excellent. They had a DJ and the environment was upbeat. read more

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My uncle saw this place for an IG and thought it would be a cool hangouts spot for his recent visit to town. I arrived a little later than the rest of the group and it seems food comes out pretty quickly. Here, the staff is a little all over the place, but they catch on quickly making rounds to cover at the menu and saw the different choices and decided to go with the nachos. They weren't bad but, for the price that they charge, you would think there would be some of the queso sauce that they make for the fundido (without meat) on the nachos. .It was a bunch of toppings and a light sprinkling of cotija. Meh. The drink, was overly sweet and spicy. Zero balance. Very little tequila.... $17? I digress. The only reason I appreciated this visit was the lovely decor, natural light, and a massive ofrenda. read more

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Went for a girls trip to the city and boy was this place fun! We made reservations prior to our stay, about a week before. You take an elevator up to the rooftop and are greeted by the hostess. We were originally seated in a back corner table and asked to move, they were able to accommodate this change and were seated in the middle of the dining room. We absolutely LOVED our server, he was fun and entertaining and understood the assignment of girls weekend! The vibe is fun, fun, fun!! They have a DJ playing music while you eat. After dinner we danced the night away!! Highly recommend. read more

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Slow service. Sat for nearly 20 to 30 minutes before flagging down that server to order food after being served our drinks. Music was loud and it seemed they were more focused on a club atmosphere. Ordered the Cevice and it was okay. Friends had the Carne Asada and it had way too much cheese. read more

Cantina Rooftop - Cevice - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Always have been a fan of this place. Nevre a disappointment-Recently discovered they do Taco tuesday and obviously went for it first tuesday. Loved the vibe it was musical and party. They have 10/12 kinds of tacos on the menu incuding substantial veg options. You can order unlimited tacos for 90mins and for the price which is awesomeeee. Loved their beef and cauliflower taco. They serve for the table so you sahre the platters. The best part is they keep coming. Will defo go for it again! read more

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Our guy Carlos and Aver was really great! They are very sweet and help us politely. All the staff overall,!they are great! We will definitely come back again and recommend this place. The food are also delish!! read more

My review is a bit late as I had brunch here during Halloween season (4 days before). Rooftop was very colorful and they decorated for Halloween. DJ was playing live and he was entertaining. It wasn't busy during the day but our party size was big. Had to wait for most of the party to be present before you can be seated so keep that in mind. Appetizers was served family size. Chips and guac tower was really good ..there was three different of guacamole and the one with mango was the best in my opinion. It was a fun place to be. read more

Cantina Rooftop - Chicken and waffles with fruits - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not sure how to rate this place. Food: it wasn't great nor good. It was okay. The yuca chips were good. The fried plantains, not to much. It was half cooked. We ordered chicken breast but received chicken thighs. And believe it or not - the chicken was dry. Cooking things are supposed to be fool proof. Price: The prices were overpriced on some things and not so much on others. For 3 ppl who each only had 1 drink each and 1 entree each with apps our bill was almost $300 The tip is included into the bill automatically The place was crowded which is due to the vibe more than anything else I cannot say I'd go back read more

We watch Epicurious pretty religiously as part of our nighttime routine, so that means Saul Montiel is always there to bid us adios as we slip into the Dream World. This, we HAD to go and taste Chef Saul's creations IRL when we had the chance, and it didn't disappoint. Food - the real shine. We got fried plantains, the birria tacos, and the carnitas tacos. All the them were so delightfully crispy, fatty, and juicy. I think I was enamored with the carnitas. The fatty pork is really what sent this. And you simply can't go wrong with the birria. Party vibes - the party hits are blasting in here. There's a live DJ every night apparently, and the place is decked out in decorations- lights, colorful umbrellas, the works. We came around the holidays and there was a whole animatronic Santa and a sleigh set up as a photo op. It's super fun if you're in the mood, but also an ultra stimulating environment. Also Saul is on like every TV screen in there LOL. Amazing service - there was some dude in a suit that kept checking up on us. Really friendly. He did keep asking us to leave a Google review tho- I mean it was an awesome time so I definitely will, but that was a lil odd. read more

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would not recommend! service was slow and they were not friendly. our server never checked on us after food came out (wrong). there was a man taking photos and trying to sell them to you while you were eating dinner. they were trying to get us to write good reviews in order to get shots. DO NOT GO HERE read more

My son took me to this spot for my birthday this past weekend and I was very happy. We were there on a Sunday during brunch hours, the vibe was perfect, great music! I tried the coco mojito first, great presentation but it was too milky for me. Also tried the Passion Fruit Margarita which I enjoyed. I had the steak and egg entree which was very filling. The one thing i did not like was the wait for the elevator. The building has 4 floors and it took forever for the elevator to pick up, not sure if there are emergency stairs but if the one elevator is all they have it's a major fire hazard. Other than that, I would definitely go again... ah they have nice decorations, umbrella covering when the weather is nice.. very nice place. read more

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You definitely come here for the vibe and not much else! We came here to celebrate two birthdays. We made reservations well in advance and thought we would be seated in the actual rooftop area (4th floor) instead we were put into what felt like a room on the 3rd floor. The vibe was still there. A DJ, a large bar, and a huge booth where we were seated. No windows to look outside. Crazy decorations that look like they were either hosting a wedding or a party. Service was slow. Painfully so. The drinks are strong. The food lacks flavor. But the vibe - the DJ will have you dancing that's for sure. Everyone else celebrating a birthday received a huge celebration but not our group. The waiter completely ignored our request and handed us the check and went about his merry way. After we paid we decided to use the stairs to go up to the actual rooftop (the 4th floor) where it was almost empty with plenty of seating near the windows. Another thing I noticed was they block the elevator to the 4th floor with a couch and keeping the floor locked on the elevator buttons. Isn't that a violation of ADA? Regardless, we made the most of it with strong drinks and dancing. read more

I came here a couple times, and after my second time I am sure this is NOT the place to be. Taco Bell deserves a higher rating (have you had their nacho fries? Whew...ok lets get back to the review) First of all, they make you wait on line EVEN with a reservation and let me tell you the line is always super long. Also the wait time after you order your food is so long by the time you get your food you're not even hungry anymore. My friend celebrated her 39th birthday here, on Cinco de mayo and I told her, I wish she had asked me to help her find a place because I would have steered her away from Cantina Rooftop. Her and her family waited so long even with a reservation to be seated at a table and then once we were seated we waited a very long time. And then half of her family left when the wait for the food became much too long. Even the appetizers took forever to arrive so you can imagine how long we were waiting for the main course. The service is absolutely terrible. The only redeeming part of the evening was the music. The DJ had best playlist I've ever heard in a club or restaurant. We were dancing in our seats the whole night. But keep in mind, it provides more of a club vibe than a place to catch u[ with your lover or the fam because you won't be able to hear them over the bangers. The DJ was probably the only reason why we stayed as long as we did. An hour later when we finally got our food, it was sub-par. For a place where the lines are too long and prides itself for being a place of great views, and great vibes you'd think there would be better food. The tacos aren't bad but the food overall isn't great. Everything is overpriced and not worth it. The guac left much to be desired and reminded me of the guac at taco bell. Perhaps we should pack it up and go to Taco bell. read more

The food was absolutely hard and stale. No joke reheating a Taco Bell quesadilla after a day would be much more appetizing. Expensive price for old food and drinks that were watery and weak. They also discriminate if you're black. You'll be ignored after being seated so expect your food to be late and nasty, but literally escorted to pay the tab. Again this only happens if you're black everyone else is allowed to pay for their meal humanely. If I could give a zero I would. read more