Service started at high note and kept getting better. Renee made our experience great and had the…read moreperfect recommendations. The Happy Hour is one of the best in the city - buy one get one. And you aren't limited with getting the exact same drink. The Spicy Tuna Tostada was fresher than the sea. It was a perfect poor with a cold cocktail. My favorite bite. All the taco options were superb. I went with the Al Pastor was not disappointed. I just moved to the area and I will undoubtedly become a regular here.

Armando, You're Great-But the Prices? Not So Much…read more We live in the neighborhood and have our go-to spots. Since Oso seemed to have changed hands or at least the vibe has shifted we decided to give this place another try. First, a shoutout to Armando you're great at your job! Friendly, attentive, and professional. Truly a standout. While the food was tasty, I couldn't help but feel the prices didn't align with the portion sizes or overall value. Let's be honest most ingredients in Mexican cuisine are relatively inexpensive (except maybe the avocado), so $16 for two tacos with barely a teaspoon of chicken or beef feels excessive. Just two blocks away on Broadway, there's another fantastic Mexican spot offering generous portions at a much more reasonable price point. Unfortunately, this felt like price gouging, and I won't be returning. Great service can't make up for what feels like taking advantage of customers.

Eduardo, You and Your Restaurant Are 5 Stars All Around!…read more Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I honestly can't imagine going anywhere else for Mexican food. This place is a true local gem, family-owned and operated with so much love and pride. Eduardo is always up front, warmly greeting customers, while his wife and her amazing team work magic in the kitchen. They're serving some of the best food we've ever had, and it keeps us coming back. We love this place! Note; this is not a sit down restaurant. They have a couple of tables inside and outside dining weather permitted.

Wonderful little place with excellent food. Love the nachos with chicken and guacamole.read more

The food here was nothing short of amazing, with each dish delicately balanced and diverse to make…read morea great experience. The whole meal was even better when the owner came and chatted with our group, creating a very welcoming and homey vibe. We ended up sharing many small plates amongst our group of 5. We ordered some appetizers including the Potatoes, Elote, Beets and Aguachile. All were amazing, but the aguachile took my tastebuds to another place. The peach-ginger salsa on the catch of the day was a beautiful mix of spicy, savory and sweet - unlike any other aguachile I've had. The duck mole is a must - amazing flavors and a perfect crunch to each bite. Last on the savories course, we had the bone marrow birria - my favorite dish on the menu and something that brought me strong nostalgia of my dad's hometown in Jalisco with a little something new and different from the bone marrow! The Tres Leches was the best way to end - a structured milkiness with cream and almonds to contrast the bold flavors of the main dishes. All who visit this place will not be disappointed with the diversity of flavors and beautiful ambiance. The owners have put together a wonderful menu and location, and we will be coming back when we find ourselves in the area.

The food and service was top notch. The place itself is cozy and small. You genuinely feel like…read moreyou're at your grandmother's house with beautiful pictures of family and artifacts on the wall of the culture. The only thing I didn't love is that we were asked to wait outside- we waited about 10 to 15 minutes for them to clean tables and set up while there were only two out of the 10 tables sitting inside. They don't have many staff members so I totally understand but it was like 90°. I was melting. Too small to wait inside though. Regardless, good and staff were excellent. Great waiter Joel. Will def be back

I have come to love this spot more each time I come back to visit. They can cater to my vegan and…read moregluten free friends, they always have tasty Frescas on tap, the complimentary chips and salsa when ordering in to stay make it feel like we're not living under heavy capitalist rule, and the ladies who take orders at the counter have always been so sweet every time I've been in. In the winter they had an outside heated tent for tables and in the summer it's open air and breezy. It's a tiny spot but they care about their food, drinks, and your comfort. Don't hesitate to stop in when you're in the neighborhood!

I ordered the porkchops however they were very thin and hard as a rock. I asked for tender not…read morecardboard. Not worth my money, cant even finish it. However, the beans and rice was delicious.

The carnitas /chiken tacos are sooooo good.Teuly Mexican food in Harlem .The sauce is amazing .Los…read moremejores tacos en Harlem.OMG 5 stars

The Tinga chicken quesadilla is low key one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life (I pray…read moremy mother never sees this) and I've travelled all over the world including Mexico. This is hands down one of the my favorite late night guilty pleasures. I've driven to this place at 3am and they still had the grill going everything I've gotten here tastes so fresh at any time I've come. When I first ordered the tinga quesadilla I was confused because it looked like a giant taco and it looked way to big for just me to eat but after the first bite I knew Mexican food would never be the same for me. I was actually horrified that I ate the entire thing in like 10 minutes. Now every time I'm in Harlem near 145th street I have to stop in and eat one of these. No joke I've probably gained about 10 lbs since I found this place but it was well worth it.

Nice little taqueria in Harlem on 145 between St. Nick and Edgecombe. Prices are a bit high but the…read morefood is good. Has a small, well decorated dining room area however, the bathroom could use a bit of a freshening up. Also, no alcohol available but they have lots of agua frescas and Mexican sodas.

First, I don't know what's with the only 1 star review on this page. Sounds like a them issue and…read morenot the restaurant's issue. Secondly, these tacos and the Birria are so so good. The Horchata is so smooth and yummy. The Birria pizza is a GAME CHANGER and it's crispy, the consume is deliciously flavorful, the the Birria meat itself is so supple and melts in your mouth. I've been treated so well by the staff and it's one of the cheaper taco joints in Manhattan. Ambiance is casual with limited seating. My husband and I went here for our anniversary lunch and enjoyed the taco basket - 20 tacos for $40. It was perfect!

I'm genuinely upset to not be BOASTING about Cordial. I've been passing this place for months…read morealways too busy to stop in and finally had the opportunity to dine in. Allow me to set the scene. I had a great dinner with a friend on a Saturday night near by and decided to finally pop into Cordial to see what they had for dessert. We were so excited to see chocolate fondue with seasonal fruits and a red wine poached pear dish. We ordered both and admired the cozy, warmly lit space. The chocolate fondue was great and the poached pear was okay, we ended up sending it back because it wasn't what we expected, no biggie tho shit happens. Upon looking around that's when we noticed one of the chefs making a disgusting mistake. He was wearing the same gloves he used to wash dirty dishes to prepare foods we and the entire restaurant ate. Not only that but he was also eating the fruits he cut with those same gloves! Did I eat the germs off someone else's plate while he was washing the dishes? Probably! It's really a shame and a disgrace to this beautiful restaurant. To top it all off the server was also taking shots on the job and seemed to get more hammered with each shot. I wish I could say I was being dramatic but I'm not. I will not be returning to cordial and this review is your red flag!! Proceed with caution and be safe!

This place is sexy and intimate, great for date night or a friend outing…read more The staff is nice. My friend and I were looking for a place for dessert and drinks, so we stumbled into the Cordial. I ordered the prosecco, and we tried the chocolate fondue and a pear dessert. The bartender took our order; he told us that the chocolate fondue came with seasonal fruits, which he told us came with bananas, strawberries, and apples. When he gave us the desserts, the fruits on the plate were nothing, he told us. It had mango, apple, and figs (my friend is allergic to mango), so she was only able to eat only the 5 little apple pieces that were on the plate, and the figs were very mushy. The pear dessert was not so great. So I asked the bartender if he could exchange the pear dessert for more fruits for the chocolate fondue. Again, it was random different fruits; the second round of fruits was figs, oranges, and grapefruit. Cordial is small, so you can see the chefs cooking in the kitchen. With that being said, you can see one of the chefs washing dishes with gloves on and then proceeding to eat a mango with the same glove and then preparing the meals he cleaned dishes and ate with. It was so unsanitary. I just got disgusted and disappointed quickly after watching him. The sad part is that I and my friend were super happy to find a chill place to go and hang out near where we reside, but unfortunately I'm not sure I'll go back.

Servicio: Soy clienta de este establecimiento desde hace año. Pero ahora el servicio de el…read morerestaurante LOCALIZADO ENTRE 162st y 163st es pésimo. Los empleados de la noche cuál es La señorita/señora con goy de piel trigueña y el señor de piel más clara pelo largo con gorro

LOCATION 163 ST: El servicio de esta ubicación ha cambiado bastante. Siempre pido lo mismo todas…read morelas semanas aveces hasta 2 veces. Y siempre el pedido sale mal . Tube que grabarme ordenando para tener evidencia de que lo ordene bien. Yo soy allergica al pique y el muchacho de pelo largo con gorra el puso chile y cuando le reclame el solo le quito el pique y no me hiso una orden nueva. Muy mala intregidad. Y la chica pequena gordita de piel triguena pelo negro con gorra que trabaja junto a el es bien grosera. El presio siempre sube y siempre tiene un problema cuando le piden alo en addicional como las salsa ( siempre pagamos extra para mas) so no entiendo porque ay un problema si no estamos piediendo gratis.

The tacos here are Amazing. Maybe the best I have had! Including in Mexico and in Denver and…read moreCalifornia. Chef's kiss for this little neighborhood spot that gets it done. I tried 4 different kinds and each was perfection. If I had to pick my faves- the grilled steak and el pastor (came with a slice of mango for an elevated touch!) were above and beyond! Keep it up Placita!

Whoa, there's a new sheriff in the Heights when it comes to tacos. These are dynamite, and they use…read morecuts of meat that are not common around here. The carnitas were tremendous and the cesina well seasoned.

Resulta que al dueño no le conviene vender tacos de lengua por que está muy caro el producto. La…read moremesera tiene un carácter súper severo que inmediatamente nos invitó a salir del restaurante. Además, nos trajo unos chips con salsa que estaban HORRIBLES. Los chips estaban súper quemados y la salsa tenía un gusto muy feo. Si son turistas y vienen desde lejos, no les recomendaría este lugar.

Was walking around the area today since the weather isn't as hot and bumped into this little hole…read morein the wall. The hostess was the most attentive I've had in years she came around every 15 mins asking if everything was fine or I needed anything else. The food was as homey as I could have and the Michelada I had was amazing. It's a bit on the pricey side but everything in this county has gone up so totally worth coming here. My chilaquiles with vecina were big and filling also a bit on the spicy side.