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    Hot Jalapeño

    3.8 (103 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Karen M.

    Came here for Izzy's 1st birthday party. Really cute spot, friendly staff. Walked in and it's just fells like you're actually in Mexico. I have a passion fruit mojito which was great. Forgot to take some pics. Well one of the best tacos I've ever had. The authenticity of the food. 10:10. The grilled whole onions was so delicious I can eat a whole plate. Although I was there for a party, I'm definitely going back to try some of there other dishes.

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    Sharon P.

    Updated Review! Came back for brunch this time and was pleasantly surprised! Food has gotten A LOT better flavor wise. I had the steak tacos and burritos along with a mimosa and soda. I'm always happy when a place improves based off reviews! Will go back. Oh! Outside patio is now open too!

    Ana María P.

    Came with a cousin and husband for dinner. The food was good. The place was very busy, but we had enough attention. Owner came out to say hi and gave a shot of tequila. The mariachi hype up the night. It was a very nice time spent there!

    Decoration is so colorful
    Atalia L.

    The food is delicious. I 11/10 recommend the margaritas! The Sandia and Mango flavor are so refreshing. The service is fantastic. Our waitress was so attentive. The ambiance was so good. They play the best music!

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    this place is such a cute, aesthetic gem in east harlem! I've been in nyc for 3wks and this is the best Latinx food I've had. the vibes are so cute and there is a full on bar inside too! the food is so good and the flan is amazing!! the bathroom sign is sooo funny. highly recommend!

    Coddy A.

    This hole in the wall offers great high quality food at affordable prices. This is true Mexican food. We had the the chilaquiles with chicken and green sauce. Excellent. The huevos con chorizo was delicious and tasty. We also enjoyed plain scrambled eggs with bacon and pancakes. The bacon was cooked to perfection delicious. You can tell all of the ingredients are of high quality, fresh and cooked to order. Service was incredible. Definitely worth the trip to East Harlem.

    Very nice outdoor patio area.
    A A.

    Nice atmosphere and very good prices. Also one of the best micheladas in the United States. They have happy hour also but we came a little late and missed it. Very good deals on beers and margaritas. We will be back for happy hour!

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    Dmitry K.

    Decent place , has a lot of flies and stuff around the area. Not good for business. Staff may be confusing sometimes , social distancing isn't really enforced staff doesn't wear mask

    Varsha J.

    This place is sorta hidden but once you know its there, can't resist going in. Love the atmosphere here. It screams comfort, home and family. It is sorta trendy, casual dinning. Their bathrooms are clean and yes it is gender neutral. Thought it wasn't but I was wrong. It is also kept clean. It's a great space to have a mini lunch date with a partner and also a place to catch up with a friend or bring the family. The food is great, flavorful, authentic and inexpensive. The portions are served appropriately. Today I had the chicken tacos. You can order just one or two for 3.50 a piece. So its a good way to choose if your a big eater or like me moderate. They are the soft wraps. Chicken was cooked well with a little crunchiness to it which gave the tacos a bit of texture. Lord the pepper sauce is delious but it will make ur mouth and ears explode. So be careful.

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    Delicious every time!! I was told they used to add a free carrot cake slice. I wish they still did…read morethat because I love carrot cake!

    Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

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    3.4 miMidtown East

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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    3.6(188 reviews)
    3.2 miMidtown East
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    I happen to be in the city running errands so decided to use my credit and birthday rewards from…read morethem. Ordered pickup Togo and brought it home for family. Was plenty of food and imho better than the last time I ate there with friends! Maybe it's a different chef but today's food was really good and impressed me considering the travel time. Service was great. Once I got there the hostess went to get my order and was prompt about it as well as wrapping it in the bag for me. Ambiance was nice and quiet since I picked up before rush/dinner time.

    I came here for Cinco de Mayo and I must say it wasn't the best experience. I've been to the Union…read moreSquare location which is spacious and had a blast. Although I had a reservation, I was instructed to go to the bar. Literally no home at the bar whatsoever. Granted I know Mexican restaurants tend to be super crowded for Cinco de Mayo but I was a party of one. I should have been seated outside at the very least. I had to drink my frozen Patron Margarita standing up until a space at the bar open up after 20-25 minutes. Once seated, my area wasn't properly cleaned. I felt awkward and uncomfortable. I reluctantly ordered fish tacos with mild guacamole but was given spicy guacamole. The fish tacos were a little cold. The service was rushed. I left without ordering another drink or more food. I was over it. This place isn't far from my employer so maybe I'll give it another chance on a random weekday.

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    3.7(1.3k reviews)
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    This is a perfect location for Happy Hour. Not only is it away from the hustle and bustle of Times…read moreSquare, but the Happy Hour area has high-top, bar, and table seating. The menu has a long list of items and they are all reasonably priced. Our Server, Maria K., did a wonderful job throughout the meal and we were never rushed to leave our table. We started with a glass of Modelo draft beer and a Golden Margarita. The beer was served in a large glass and the Margarita was strong and well presented. Tacos are a great selection for Happy Hour and all of them (fish, chicken, carnitas) were well seasoned, the optimal amount of spiciness, and wrapped in soft shells. The Street Corn was DELICIOUS. The creamy sauce made each bite a delight and the Tahin just added to the enjoyment. When I went to the restroom, I noticed that the restaurant was very full and the low hum of the customers made the ambiance uplifting. Sinigual will definitely be added to my Happy Hour list and I highly recommend it for "happiness."

    My friend had booked a table at Sinigual for Cinco de Mayo about a week prior, for 5 of us. I got…read morethere early and the hostess could not find the reservation and since I was unsure what name my friend booked it under, I decided to just wait for her. When she arrived, the hostess told her they had overbooked the evening and our reservation was "bumped" to the following day. Utter nonsense and ridiculous! I have never heard of ANY restaurant (and I frequent many restaurants) bumping someone "to the next evening" without an "ok" from the customer. It's unfortunate that Sinigual completely messed this one up - our office is close in proximity to the restaurant and we were all regular customers there for lunch and dinner.

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