Casa Carmen is a beautiful spot with a warm, upscale atmosphere and great service. The Mexican dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, and the ambience makes it perfect for a date night or special occasion. We order chicken and lamb tacos. Cooked very well. Lamb tacos have the texture of peril which I loved. We had an avocado Moscow Mule and lemonade very good. Guacamole was pretty good. Not a fan of the flan Coco because I am not a dessert person. This is my favorite space to visit when I'm in the union square. Definitely a place I'd recommend and visit again! read more

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Despite being busy, the restaurant was accommodating for our group of 6 right after work. It had a good variety of food which makes it good for possibly picky eaters. The restaurant has great decor and low lighting which is just what we needed after a long day of meetings. Highly recommend the guacamole. read more

I got the Tacos de rib eye and Tacos de carnitas and both came with two each and were very good! I liked the corn tortilla and the amount of meat, along with the salsas they gave me to put on the tacos. Service was fast and it's so spacious inside! I do think the tacos are priced a little bit high but it's a pretty nice restaurant ambiance vs a hole-in-the-wall taco spot, so I understand the menu pricing. read more

Casa Carmen - Tacos de carnitas Tacos de rib eye - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Tortillas smelled fresh and were warm too but the meat was dry for both the skirt steak and pork carnitas. The flavors were there, just dry. The waitress and waiters were nice but the hostess didn't even bother to say hi to us or goodbye to us. Walked away when we came up to the podium and then didn't lift her head up when we walked out nor say goodbye back when I said goodbye. Rude? read more

Casa Carmen - Tacos de rib eye and Tacos de carnitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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What a fun atmosphere and menu! To start we enjoyed the drinks (mango marg and hibiscus mezcalerita). They were generous pours and I appreciated the variety of homemade flavors they offered. My one critique was the quality of ice they used; it was the pebbly kind that made it unpleasant to sip. For food we ordered a bit of everything and I'm glad we did. The guac was the most skippable item we ordered; it's also a joke how few chips they serve with it. The standout dish was the enmoladas xico (mole enchiladas). The mole was chocolatey and sweet and the most memorable one I've tasted. However the chicken used as the filling was a bit disappointing; it was stringy and dry. For this reason would probably go with the chicken mole dish over the enchiladas next time. The vegetarian tacos (appetizer) was another standout; each was so flavorful and the side of salsa verde was also delish! Truffle corn was tasty. Lastly we went with a corn custard (more like flan) in the shape of a corncob. The presentation was flawless and we thought we were being served an actual corn on the cob. Overall, I'm glad we finally found a Mexican place in the city that does not disappoint! read more

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Very cute little spot for a nicer lunch meal. The mole was delicious and well made, however the portions were definitely small for the pricing à la nyc. Service was super friendly and nice, would come to try something different read more

Tasty, but a bit expensive. I split the quesadilla trio, chiles rellenos, and veggie enchiladas verdes with a friend. The tortillas on the quesadillas tasted fresh. The three had different fillings - my favorite was the slightly crunchy and aromatic poblano. The enchiladas were very tasty due to the bright and herbal salsa verde over top. These came with a side of flavorful black beans. The chiles rellenos were also nice, but the salsa roja felt a bit standard. This came with seasoned rice and the same beans as the enchiladas. The bill came to around $100 for two, which felt a bit steep, but the flavors were nice. The decor is also beautiful, particularly towards the back of the restaurant. read more

Casa Carmen - Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Casa Carmen is a beautiful restaurant with splendid service. Someone came to our table countless times just to refill our water. I also thought the food presentation was great, and I enjoyed the affordable 3 course prix-fixe $30 menu. However, I simply couldn't get over how bland the food was. Everything we ordered was missing flavor. I left disappointed because I truly love Mexican cuisine. read more

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It was nice to be seated right away for a quick bite. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are very attentive. The guacamole was wonderful and the tacos were pretty good too. Love the salsa verde it's served with! read more

Casa Carmen - Tacos de carnitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Let me start by saying this restaurant is beautiful. I walked in (was not greeted by the host) and asked him if I could sit at the bar and was told I could. I proceeded and while my server (the bartender) was lovely and nice, he seemed to be very busy with other tasks, keep in my mind it was only 4:15 and there was only 2 tables sat in the entire restaurant. When I asked for my check I had to wait at least 10 extra mins as there seemed to be a dinner meeting of the staff in the middle of the dining area (going over dinner courses, etc) that then cumulated with them trying said courses while I waited for my check. My food was ok, slightly bland and the chicken was dry. The portion was small and I didn't even finish. I didn't want to stick around for a second $18 margarita (better HH prices literally around the block). When exiting I was not thanked by the same host as well as a waitress standing there, although I thanked them and I said goodbye. I will not be returning. read more

Casa Carmen - Pollo con mole Xico - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I felt like I was in Austin, or perhaps Monterrey! Such a great vibe and didn't expect this in NYC. We were so excited and the food was really good! Pauncho, Haurache bunuelos (dessert) were so good! Will def come back! read more

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Four stars because the mole here is out of this world, one star because what do you mean you're charging $20 for a basic margarita? Came here for an early dinner with a friend because we were both in a margarita mood. I think given the area we both thought maybe there'd be some type of happy hour happening since it was also 5 pm, but we were out of luck. Service was really accommodating though, and our server talked us through all of the options. We got a round of margaritas which were strong but so tiny. Chips and guac hit the spot here, and we split the mole which was outstanding. Ambiance wise it's pretty fancy and high end. If you have an expense account, I would totally come here and take some clients out. If you're here on your own dollar, I hope you have deep pockets. read more

Service excellent. Guac, ribeye tacos and ceviche superb. The wine, a chardonnay from Mexico was disappointing. I should have ordered a more expensive Napa option. Over all very good addition to the Flatiron area which has become a go to food destination. read more

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such a great place for brunch! a group of us came on a saturday morning. the service was quick and friendly, and the vibe is fun. easy to chat as it wasn't a very loud place. we got the café de olla which was their house coffee - sweet and cinnamon-y. the elote pancakes are an absolute must (our fave) , as are the churros. for mains, we enjoyed the enfrijoladas, the enchiladas and the benedict. fair warning the benedict was a smaller portion but everything else was a decent size. very solid choice for good mexican food in the area. read more

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Loved celebrating my dad's birthday at casa carmen. We had prior reservations and were seated immediately. Loved the attentive service and the wonderful ambience - beautiful decor, and especially loved the skylight and tall ceilings. The food was great - and I particularly enjoyed the espresso cocktail and the appetizers. 10/10 experience! Thank you to our servers for a wonderful evening! read more

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What can I say... The food was bomb and the decor was even better. No really, this place was so pretty to look at. The drinks were also great and service was top tier (shout out Ronnie). Only thing was I didn't enjoy my pollo en mole verde as much as my homegirls enjoyed the octopus bowl and the chicken enchiladas. I took my food home to spice it up likkle bit and it turned out fine so alls well that ends well because everything else was tasty af! read more

Casa Carmen - Sumn' sweet: Tres leches de fresa y Churros - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

A good place to grab a quick drink. Nice ambiance and they play good Spanish music. I cannot recommend their food as the chicken dish I ordered was over cooked and flavorless. read more

Came here on a Sunday night and was a lovely experience. Easy to get a reservation and it was not packed at all. The inside is beautifully decorated and staff were super attentive and friendly. We started with the aguachile which was super refreshing, a perfect portion size to split with someone and came with chips on the side which paired really nicely. For our mains we split the rib eye tacos (comes with 2) which were absolutely delicious and the chicken enchiladas which were also great but could use a bit more seasoning. We also got the esquites which are an absolute must get! The sauce is not too heavy and the entire dish is super comforting. We ended with the churros (comes with 4) which are another absolute must get! The cajeta is incredible and the churros are perfectly crispy. Would absolutely come back! read more

Casa Carmen - Tacos de ribeye, Enchiladas verdes and Esquites trufados - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I thought the food and service was excellent-we had an early reservation...5:00pm on a Thursday-the restaurant was very empty-and it seemed to not be filling up as we left so I hope it's not going to be closing-the food is that good. Anyway, we ordered the guac with the homemade large round tortillas to start. I really like this idea- they were sturdy and didn't break as we scooped our guacamole onto the rounds. We also shared the tostadas de cangrejo as another app, the Enmoladas Xico (chicken), and esquites trufados as a side. Portions are on the larger side so we didn't have room to finish the corn. Was all very flavorful. Really appreciate the special touch of having a stand for each of us to hand our bags from. Very thoughtful read more

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Beautiful restaurant with authentic food in Flatiron. We opted to sit in the back with our reservation, although a smaller restaurant the food is definitely something to come back for. We had the cactus salad guac with chips, crab tostada, tuna tostada, aguachile, mushrooms and tacos. My favorite were the crab tostadas because of the consistency of the crispy tortilla that wouldn't break upon each bite and the crab was also exceptional. The food was made with great ingredients that didn't make you feel heavy or uncomfortable after. Very well prepared and executed! Just wish the restaurant had a bigger space to enjoy. I will definitely be back with friends for drinks and apps. read more

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Trying to find a Mexican restaurant with good food AND a good ambiance is tough in NYC. Come to Carmen's for the ambiance but not the food. It's a great place to grab a drink or kill time with people that has a clean aesthetic and the food presentation is nice. But the food lacks flavor. The guacamole was a bit underwhelming and too mushy and watery for my taste. The chips are fried tostadas. A lot of places do this and it's kinda hip. But just plain triangle chips would hold the guac or salsa just fine. My biggest gripe with Carmen's is the portion size as well as the lack of seasoning on the chicken. The chicken in the enchilada was just boiled chicken breast. It sounds like an exaggeration but it's very true. Just plain shredded white chicken breast that was very chewy and got stuck all in my teeth. Plus, it was cold! We had to ask them to reheat our food. This is a great place to hang out. Just don't expect much from the food. read more

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Excellent service. The food tasted very good and most importantly all fresh ingredients.

Came by for a drink and dessert after dinner. Cocktails were not good, the Banana Old Fashion is as full of syrup almost undrinkable and disgusting. My stomach was crying. Truffle Creamed Corn was okay. Churro was cute and good and delicious. Flan was quite dense not sure if it's normal? read more

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Went there for dinner this past weekend. I gotta say the place is beautiful so spacious and modern with an old twist. I know reviews are important to the yelp community and I'm trying to be impartial. I looked the tuna tostadas and I liked the branzino. But I gotta say the green mole chicken was gross. I even tried taking it home to "spruce it up" I spruced into the garbage can.. I am Latin but not Mexican so we don't really have mole and it was just not my vibe. The services was good. I also liked that it was within walking distance for me but how's that helping you?? Right? I would go back and try other dishes but I will give this place 4 stars. read more

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Came on a Saturday night for dinner and was able to get a table for two without a reservation. The space is nicely decorated and feels new. It is bigger than expected as it extends fairly far back and the back room has a sky light. The service is friendly, they constantly refilled our water glasses and changed our plates and utensils between courses. My only minor complaint was it was pretty warm inside the restaurant (the night we went it was 60 degrees outside). We ordered the tostadas de cangrejo (crab) and garnachas for starters. The crab tostadas (two in an order) were refreshing and the tostada was very crunchy. I wanted it to have a bit more flavor overall but the corn and guacamole went well with the crab. The garnachas (3 brisket and potato tacos) were very tasty and came on tortillas with either salsa verde or salsa roja. The salsa roja had a nice kick to it, so if you don't like spicy stick with the salsa verde. For entrees we tried the lamb barbacoa tacos, ribeye tacos and cecina de cerdo enchilada. The barbacoa tacos were a bit disappointing as they seemed to be lacking seasoning/spices and just tasted like lamb. Perhaps that was the goal and I love lamb, but I like my tacos to be bursting with many flavors not just one single flavor. The rib eye tacos were better (could be because they had avocado on them) and I really enjoyed the cecina. It was very thin pork coated in a ton of spices (so much so it was red) and came with rice, beans, sliced onion, sliced cactus, guacamole and 4 tortillas. The rice and beans were okay, but the pork was the star. The pork had an interesting texture, almost velvety and when you put everything into the tortilla together is was delicious. The only thing I could not understand is why they call it enchiladas as it seemed more like fajitas to me but who cares what they call it if it tastes good. For dessert we selected the pastel de elote (corn cake). It comes with either banana, pistachio or horchata ice cream, and we went with pistachio. We enjoyed the corn cake which was surprisingly not sweet which we appreciated but it was more of a corn souffle than a cake. Very soft texture, reminded me of spoon bread. Overall this is a nice place for a meal with good service and ambiance, the dishes just run a bit expensive (2 tacos cost $18/19). read more

Wow the lunch special is an incredible deal - Agua Fresca and a three course meal for $30. You must get the green ceviche, the branzino with capers, the corn dessert and the coffee Olla (the one with cinnamon and sugar, it's black). Service was excellent and great place for a business lunch too. read more

We were craving Mexican for dinner, so we found Casa Carmen. A decent spot for elevated Mexican food. Started with the ceviche verde, which was excellent - so fresh and tasty. Tacos de ribeye were incredible. Cooked perfectly, dripping with juice, and served with an incredible green salsa. Enchiladas verde were kind of a miss. The chicken inside was cold and kinda dry. Wish we got more tacos instead of this. I got the pastel de elote corn dessert to go, and it was a great sweet treat. The caramel and banana ice cream went so well together. There are lots of whole corn kernels within the cake itself, which wasn't my favorite but didn't stop us from polishing all of it off. The restaurant is well decorated with a cozy, upscale vibe. read more

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Wow didn't realize this spot was so close to where I stay. Had the chicken enchiladas verdes that are excellent, the green sauce is not over baring and the black refried beans are cooked to perfection. We started with the beet and greens salad that was excellent, great starter. I wasn't that hungry so didn't try the appetizers not the deserts. Friendly staff and very accommodating. Oh the tortillas used for the enchiladas are nothing like I've ever had and I'm Mexican, they are just the perfect thickness and cooked divinely. Highly recommend this spot read more

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The food was fairly tasty but all the portions were crazy tiny and the entrees felt incomplete so struggle to give it that high of a rating. For instance, the fish entree I ordered was cooked well but was literally just a piece of fish in sauce without any sides or anything else on the plate. And for the price point and how much we ordered, and how hungry we still were after we left, it would be hard to justify returning. All that said, if you do come here, we enjoyed the crab tostadas and the corn truffle side, which we found unique. They take reservations on resy. We were able to walk in without a reservation but got the last two seats at the bar. If you want a table, I would recommend making a reservation. read more

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Had a nice dinner with a group of friends. Solid spot for tacos, guacamole, drinks, etc. would definitely come back when in the mood for the food. read more

Casa Carmen - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Walking in you will be taken back by such beautiful decor. The place felt very intimate, it's perfect for a date night. Service was attentive and helpful with questions about the menu. The food and drinks we had were very delicious. I chose the octopus dish and it was tender, flavorful and came together very well with the rice and tortilla. My partner had steak tacos and enjoyed them very much. We both shared the corn with butter and truffle dish, it was also unforgettable- highly recommend if you love truffle. I'll definitely be going back to Casa Carmen!! read more

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I went to Casa Carmen for brunch with a group of friends, it's an amazing Mexican restaurant with authentic ingredients and wonderful service. I'd highly recommend trying the quesadillas and the pancakes for appetizers, both were absolutely delicious. I also had the Chilaquiles with an over easy egg added on top, it was great. If you're craving authentic & delicious Mexican food then look no further! read more

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We enjoyed an early Friday dinner at the bar. The bartender was great! Mixed excellent drinks and was very helpful with menu recommendations. We had the guacamole which was excellent (better be in a Mexican restaurant) and the tuna for appetizers. Both were delicious, but the star of the show were the amazing sauces that were brought out which we asked to keep for our entrees. I had the poblano peppers and my husband tacos. We both really enjoyed our meals! The bar was cool, and the rest of the restaurant was beautiful. Nicely decorated and cozy. read more

Casa Carmen - Cozy chic interior - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I went to this relatively new fancier Mexican restaurant; which happens to also have another recently open location in Tribeca; around a week ago with one of my groups. The prices are a bit high but hey it's Tribeca and the flavors were overall solid with a more interesting menu containing dishes such as panuchos and fideo with a particularly good mole which is what they are advertising here mostly. The woman serving us was very friendly refilling waters whenever it was needed and put up with the person next to me and she was nice enough to even separate the checks at the end for our group of six as the place wasn't super crowded which was very appreciated. I didn't have a drink even though the cocktail menu looked delicious with most drinks being between $17 and $20 outside of $25 cocktail presumably using some fancy aged mezcal or tequila. It's nice to see a Mexican spot in particular with a lot of mezcal cocktails and I'd likely stop by for one of those and an appetizer another time. Another person had the banana old fashioned wish they thought was excellent. I started with the Panuchos Yucatecos with cochinita pibil, refried beans, pickled onion, and habanero for $18 which came with three reasonably sized pieces. Panuchos are uncommon here and you can kind of think of it as being an inside out version of a tostada with the beans inside instead of being on top. The pork was tender and delicious and there was a bit of sourness from the pickled onions and a little bit of spice from the habanero though I think there could have been a bit more heat which was a bit of a theme throughout the meal but I understand them not wanting to make dishes too well picante for the crowd. There was a salsa that was served though I'm not sure if this was with my dish or the other person's but it worked well with the panuchos. The only other appetizer ordered was the Trio de Quesadillas with melted Oaxaca cheese and seasonal vegetables which is normally $18 but they added steak for some reason so it was $28 I believe (she did warn it would be a lot more.) I didn't try it outside of the tender steak but he liked it and it came with two regular quesadillas and one made with blue corn which was a fun spin. My main dish was what they specialize, mole, which is available either as enmoladas or as pollo con mole. Enmoladas simply is enchiladas topped with mole sauce and is my favorite preparation for said sauce. In this case, this dish comes with your choice of chicken or vegetables, mole Xico, crema, cotija cheese, and refried beans and comes in at $28. Mole Xico apparently refers to a mole found in that town in Veracruz and is by comparison slightly sweeter. Said enomladas de pollo was delicious here and not too sweet with a light bit of bitterness from the chocolate and there was plenty of shredded chicken in there. I got it without crema and it was delicious and worth the price though I would say I prefer the more spiced variants of dark mole but this was well balanced. Another person got what I got and some of the others got the more standard Pollo Con Mole Xico comes with a piece of boneless leg and thigh along with sesame and a side of Mexican rice and refried beans and I'm not exactly sure which dish gives you more chicken though that dish might be more filling. The other two got the Enchiladas Verdes with chicken or vegetables, tomatillo salsa, crema, cotija cheese, and refried beans for $2 less. I tried a bit of their verde which was tasty and not too sour from the tomatillos though I preferred my sauce. For dessert, I had the Tres Leches Con Fresas or moist milk cake with strawberries for $14 which also had a whipped cream on top which tasted faintly of strawberries also. The portion size was fine and this was just okay. It was much less sweet by comparison than what I used to which is a good thing though I would say it was a lot less moist. I tried something else which was better which was the Pastel de Elote with warm corn cake and ice cream which is the same price. The cake had a good texture and there was some dulce de leche or something else on top to make it a bit more sweet. The ice cream on the side was banana I believe though from what I can tell from the other person ordering, you could likely switch it up for another one of the daily flavors but I'm not sure. There was also a special which was a chocolate cake which someone else enjoyed. At the price point, I prefer a few other spots such as La Contenta Oeste and Ruta Oxaca for instance but it was still good and better than some of the other fancier Mexican spots such as Empellón Taqueria. I'd probably go back here to try more of the unique small plates or maybe try another one of the main dishes as I would prefer not to pay the same prices for two tacos regardless of the quality. The space is nice, the people are friendly, and the food while pricey was still well flavored. Would go back. Low 4 read more

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Wednesday 6pm I went back for the 2nd time and it didn't disappoint, if anything , it was an even better experience starting at sitting at the bar to avail of their happy hour specials where I noticed the space at the right with the high chairs and tables ( I would like to dine there next time ). We were a group of 6 and I made a reservation for 5 . Thanks for the manager for finding a way to accommodate as it was a client dinner . We shared a few appetizers- crab tostada and nachos with guacamole. I had the steak for dinner ( the sauce and the fresh tortilla is the perfect pairing and while it didn't seem like the biggest dish , was definitively filling ). Dessert consisted of the tres leches and churros . This will certainly be a go to spot for me based on good service , great ambiance and amazing food ! ( a popular place that I run into a friend who is a travel sales manager for a big hotel group in nyc ) read more

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Phenomenal food, amazing service, plenty of seating! Plenty of vegetarian options with More of a modern touch on Mexican food. The drinks were well made and delicious. Every single entree was so flavorful and spiced. Corn was my favorite! Definitely a hidden gem, and would highly recommend this place! read more

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Searched for upscale Mexican in this neighborhood and found this location. The restaurant is very attractive and welcoming with two dining areas dimly lit for a cozy experience. The wine list is on an iPad, making it a fun and interactive way of choosing the perfect pairing. We started with the guacamole which was rich and silky smooth. The tostadas were generously heaped with crab and tasted fresh. We ordered a pea stuffed appetizer special that was unique and quite good. The chicken was nice but neither of us loved the Xico mole sauce. It was very chocolatey and just didn't work for us. Overall we enjoyed the experience and would come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Had a very nice birthday celebration for a friend at Casa Carmen. For a drink, I had a margarita, which wasn't quite to my liking, and the black lava salt on the rim was very off-putting. The two appetizers we had, the guacamole and the crab & corn on tostadas were both delicious. The rib eye taco, one of the reasons why we went to Casa Carmen, was very disappointing, as the meat had no flavor at all, most likely because it was not seasoned at all and then cooked too long. The side of esquites, a popular Mexican street food, eliminated the step of having the corn kernels sautéed in a pan, so the ultimate charred flavor was very much missing. Another overall miss in all of the dishes was the lack of cilantro, a very important ingredient when preparing Mexican food. A shout out to our waiter, Eduardo, who was so polite, pleasant and professional! read more

The ambience and interiors are very aesthetically pleasing, but the food lacks in flavor. For the prices listed I was expecting bold, unique and rich flavors. Unfortunately it did not deliver. We ordered the barbacoa tacos, meat was grey and dry, i was expecting something scrumptious and vibrant. When I hear barbacoa, I picture bursting with flavor, but not the case here. Also ordered the oxaca cheese tacos (cheese portion was good, but the vegetables inside lacked flavor), the scallop entree with chorizo was more of a scallop hash. For $34 an entree, i was expecting beautiful golden brown pieces of seared scallops. The only reason i gave three stars was for three reasons, the jalapeño mango margarita, the tuna tostada and the really sweet lady who waited for our table. read more

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Randomly came across this place when walking through flatiron. The tacos were pretty good but very simple and expensive for what you get. It comes with 2 tacos and I added one ($24 for 2 I believe). Cute spot though and convenient if you are in the area! read more

Casa Carmen - Tacos de ribeye - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York