Our parents got us a gift card for this restaurant so we were super excited to try and boy it did not disappoint! It is a small hidden restaurant and absolutely breathtaking inside. It is the perfect combination of elegant and cool. The food is spectacular! When you go do not skip the guacamole and black truffle esquites (never got a chance to take a picture because we inhaled them)... but honestly each item we ordered was better than the last. The service is also exceptional. The staff is super friendly. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Was able to make a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. I'll start by saying the food was good - especially the mole de pollo campestre (chicken) and lubina zarandeado (sea bass). The chicken was super tender and the sea bass was so soft, both had delicious flavors. Other items we ordered for the table were the guac (underseasoned), octopus, black truffle esquites, and tacos. The other stand out item was the tres leches for dessert. Unfortunately, the service was not good. The table next to us sat down after us, but got their food first, while we waited over an hour before our mains arrived. Overall, most of the food was overpriced, but the taste did make up a little for the lack of service. read more

This was by far one of the best dinners I had. Everything was absolutely amazing!!!! We ended up getting a voucher on PULSD and thought this was an incredible find. So, the voucher is a 3 course dinner for two people for $89 (plus whatever else you would pay for tax and tip). It basically comes with an app, two taco sets or 1 large plate to share, dessert, and two cocktails. Just a heads up, it does not include EVERY item on their regular menu, but it did have a big chunk of my favorites. In terms of service, this place was fantastic. One of the things I really appreciated is that they had a separate menu for the PULSD voucher. While you can still order off the regular menu, it was nice to be able to get a list of everything I could get. These are the dishes we ended up getting: Esquites - these were absolutely incredible black truffle esquites were delicious. Tacos - we ended up getting the gobernador (lobster) and the tacos al pastor (mushroom ones). Both were absolutely delicious. Dessert - Tres leches cake to finish off the evening was fantastic. Cocktails - we did get two amazing cocktails too. The frida was excellent and refreshing. IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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This restaurant blurs the line between authentic Mexican cuisine and a fun night on the town. Amazing music, fabulous drinks, and wonderful staff. If you're ever in the area, stumble into Kahlo and have fun!!! read more

Food, ambience, service, team, everything was delightful! It is a small restaurant so reservation definitely recommended! A very romantic place btw read more

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I was looking for somewhere to eat last-minute and was able to get a spot at the bar five minutes before the kitchen closed. The bartender was super nice and accommodating, and the Chile En Nogada tacos blew my mind-- they're unlike anything I've ever tasted before, and I can't wait to have them again. Like... I'm going to be dreaming about them tonight, I just know it. Thank you for the hospitality! read more

To Yelp or not to Yelp that is the question. So some backstory first because I've decided to Yelp it up. I was attending a trade show at Javits Center and the PR Team for the event invited some of their VIP exhibitors and friends in the media out to Kahlo for a special networking Happy Hour on the events second day. As I am always interested in knowing my reps better and getting potential website content out of exhibitor meetups, I could not resist at all. Plus I was going to be on the hungry side after exploring the convention center for a few hours and I had never been to Kahlo before. The restaurant is right on 29th Street a few minutes walk from Javits and has a decent sized space to it. Coat check in the front and then numerous tables on either side and down the center of the room with the bar directly in the rear right next to the kitchen. The group had convened to this section for the Happy Hour and since I don't drink alcohol I was hoping that the bartender could craft a tasty mocktail for me. I didn't catch what he called it but it was pinkish in hue if I saw it correctly in the light and quite tasty. I forgot to ask for limited ice because I'd rather have more drink than lots of ice. Perhaps it was a non-alcoholic mojito or a non-tequila sunrise. Either way, it was tasty and I had a couple of them to compliment the finger foods. The servers kept the attendees fed with tasty bites that featured small lobster rolls, tacos, potato tots with some kind of spicy sauce, steak bites and some sort of corn appetizer in a sauce served with a spoon. While I was glad to taste all of them as they went around, I found myself enjoying the lobster rolls, tacos and the little steak bites the most. They also had a salsa dip on each of the small standing tables with wonderful tortilla chips. I need to find out where they get these provided they are not made in house. I did review the menu prices of the main courses and appetizers and while they appeared to be a little pricy, this was nothing too out of the ordinary for a NYC located restaurant. I will say that 29th Street off 11th Avenue is a bit off the beaten path for more but you can walk a few blocks from the 7 train or the C line and of course Uber anyplace if your budget permits. Traditionally I don't head to places like this in the city since my own neighborhood has so many spots that serve a similar fare. A minor downside was no available WiFi and while they said they didn't have one working I saw it on the mobile so it must have been for transactions only. Today this kind of stuff is commonplace so I hope more find themselves creating customer accessible accounts because it let's that social media notification happen and potentially help the establishments overall existence. I'd come back here and sit and properly dine and relax but I cannot determine when that will be at all. Give them a try if you trust my opinions because what I did have for this Happy Hour was very good. read more

Kahlo - Kahlo. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

My family and I came here for a fine dinner. The ambiance is really fancy and nice. The service is good, but it took a while for the tiny portion we got. My family ordered the peach salad and guacamole for about $20 each. The salad a d guacamole were extremely small. My father and I got tacos for about $20 each. We got 2 small tacos. Overall, it would be 5 stars if the portions were larger! read more

Kahlo - The ambiance - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

Ivan was the best waiter we could ever ask for!! Best birthday ever! Add Chicken to the enchiladas trust

I heard great things about this place so I booked a work lunch there for my team but I was very disappointed. I ordered the "Fresa" drink . It didn't even have alcohol in it and was $14 which would have been find but it was literally JUST ice . So basically we paid for ice . I finished it in 5 sips and used the ice to put water in for the rest of my meal . The food was ok but he cleared our plates and left the appetizers so how are we supposed to finish them . And then when my boss got the bill she realized we were charged for items we didn't even pay for when we told them I swear they were laughing in the back about it . I was so embarrassed. I work for a large company nearby and I won't be coming back or recommending read more

Kahlo - Fresa drink that's literally just ice - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

We loved our dinner here. The service is excellent, the food delicious (Lubina Zarandeado - sea bass, and Cordero Asado - lamb) and the atmosphere is inviting and comfortable, not stuffy. read more

Kahlo - LUBINA ZARANDEADO, CORDERO ASADO - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

Went with a group of 5 to a 6 pm reservation on a Tuesday night. The music was so loud we could barely hear our server to order or hear each other. We tried some cocktails and shared most of the appetizers and desserts. The food was generally good but overpriced. We spent $18 on a bowl of fruit and the tiniest thing of guacamole (will say that the chips were great) favorites were the octopus, tuna tostadas and the black truffle esquites. In a super weird part of town and not an area or vibe I need to come back to. read more

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Came to Kahlo for a work dinner and had a great experience! The service was great from start to end, though it gets very loud and is difficult to hear the server. They had a great drink menu, but I did feel like the cocktails were overpriced at $21 a cocktail. For food - the guacamole special was delicious and their made-in-house tortilla chips were a great match! For the entree, I ordered the sea bass, which was flavorful and well cooked. Overall, a solid experience for a restaurant in Hudson Yards. I will note that this spot was filled with corporate work dinners, so maybe not a great spot for a chill dinner in the area. read more

Impeccable service , exquisite eats , a lovely quaint, and chic aesthetic! The Tuna Tartar was so delicious and the fish of the day, superb read more

Apps were delicious, with a modern twist on Mexican favorites. The cocktails were refreshing and inventive (the Bonito was a spicy surprise) and dessert...who doesn't love tres leches? Worth another visit! read more

Kahlo - Tres leches cake - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

Pros: Guacamole is amazing, chips have a nice spice, and I love the decor: particularly the disco ball and chandelier. Our server was very nice. Cons: Didn't know they'd have a limited menu, and was disappointed bc I'd been looking forward to esquites and empanadas--I was going to have the veg one and my boyfriend the meats. The limited menu was super limited in its veggie options and I ended up having guacamole and veg crudite for dinner. They did bring around samples of the esquites which was a fun touch. I wanted about 10 more. There was a DJ for the anniversary party but no one sound checked them and it was constantly giving loud feedback during our visit. I'd give this place another try because the people were nice and the food seems promising. read more

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I really enjoyed my stay here; the service was top-notch and everything was just perfect. We came to celebrate a birthday, and it was absolutely fantastic: the food was delicious, and the signature cocktails the bar made for us were amazing. Overall, the atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

Food: outstanding Service: outstanding Ambiance: amazingly warm Shout out to our amazing server Francho read more

Kahlo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

We made a reservation here for a late Sunday brunch and were pleasantly surprised by the vibrant decor, the great service, and the delicious food. We absolutely devoured our entrées hence the only pictures I got was of our appetizer (guacamole and chips) and the complimentary horchata "shots" at the end, paired with some chocolate. I love the garnish of mango in the guacamole. The chips were seasoned with some type of chili or spice, which was a nice touch. For the entrées, we ordered the chilaquiles and the enchiladas with mole. They were kind enough to make the chilaquiles without chicken. Both entrées were massive. I couldn't finish my enchiladas, which they boxed up for me nicely. We were so full that we regretfully had no room for dessert but we will be back! read more

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My friend lives down the block so we came here for drinks and I fell in love! Come here Thursday - Sunday dinner time to have an incredible experience with the bartender Jeremy who made me a custom cocktail with dark plantation rum that was out of this world!! (Pineapple strawberry daq to be exact!) I did not have the food but I cannot wait to come back to try this fine dining Mexican cuisine...the menu looked ELITE!!! Music was a vibe and the bar was small but inviting. Met another young woman who came solo and met new friends so whether you come by yourself or with friends, you will feel at home In this cute intimate setting. read more

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Gorgeous place, and we loved our cocktails (Frida) and food (the guacamole with mango, and the mushroom tacos).

Such a beautiful and elaborate building. I have to say entering the restaurant you see everyone enjoying their meals and the staff at the tables. For my experience, it was a group of 8 of us, and it was so hard to hear each other over the music and all the other conversations happening around us. It's a huge open room so I guess it's expected. Drinks were definitely a bit pricey and not strong enough, great selections, but eh. The food was very delicious, and they kept the chips and salsa coming. SALSA WAS BOMB AF. I needed to take some home. Servers were getting food orders mixed up and as the night went on it took longer for them to fill our water and get drinks. I don't recommend for large parties. read more

Kahlo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

There is truly NO restaurant like this left in Manhattan. The decor, the food, the service is beyond compare. It is like stepping into a fancy townhouse with beautiful cocktails, plateware, and settings. The guacamole was unique- I am a bit of a guacaomole aficionado. The staff went out of their way to return one of the guests belongings left too. REMARKABLE, truly worth the trip! THANK YOU to Kahlo! And a friend had a large event here and could not brag more about how great it all went, too! Now Kahlo, there better be room for me as I will be returning! read more

Absolutely AMAZING!!! A fabulous mezcal drink...FULANG CHANG. Not too heavy, light & perfect. The vibe is quant, pretty & comfortable. The bartender Joseph was extremely knowledgeable & friendly. We told him our likes & dislikes and he steered us in the right direction!! I highly recommend!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

A few of my friends and I were looking for a place near Hudson yards for a holiday dinner. Everyone was coming from different states and it was rare for us to be together so we wanted something special. Kahlo answered the call with flying colors. If you're familiar with the area, you know that there are multiple restaurants including those native to the Hudson Yards campus of venues. None of them strike the balance of cost and atmosphere the way Kahlo does. The entry area features several pieces of art and photography for the restaurant's namesake (Frida Kahlo). As you move past that you'll enter an expansive dining room with soft lighting and beautiful brick walls. Red holiday decorations blended in beautifully! As you would expect, for Mexican cuisine, they had an excellent variety of cocktails based off of tequila and mezcal. I loved the "Granzino" (Premium Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and spiced tamarind puree). I followed that up with some white wine when my entrée arrived. As our group was pretty large, we were able to try all of the appetizers except for the Aguachile. My favorite was probably the Black Truffle Esquites. If you're a guacamole person, be adventurous and try the one with the goat cheese and charred pumpkin "La Catrina." You won't be disappointed! Now I don't remember all of the entrees. I recall that I was looking at ordering the "Barbacoa de Cordero," which was lamb based. The waitress (Isabella) suggested the special which also had lamb and it was awesome! My group can be a little rambunctious but the staff handled everything with uncommon grace. They anticipated our every move from seating changes to picture taking, to menu questions. Special kudos to the Manager Diana (Super smooth professional), Hostess Lucia (soft & sweet mannerisms) and Waitress Isabella (Incredible efficiency balanced with attention to detail. Bottom Line: I'll be back! Kahlo is great, top to bottom! read more

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The restaurant is very nice. Good ambience, very tasty food and great drinks. A little in the pricey side but it is NYC, so what can one say. Definitely would recommend it. read more

Great customer service. The food was delicious. I had Kahlo and River guacamole and pernil tacos. The place was a little dark for me. The ambiance was great. read more

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The food here is SENSATIONAL !!! Literally had a bit of everything because I couldn't choose !! Soo many delicious options and I'm happy I did because I LOVED every single dish I tried especially the tacos Everything is seasoned soooo well and packs a punch of flavor !! Truly delicious food read more

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Strolled in here not knowing what to expect, but just knowing that we're hungry. The ambiance and the service were great! However, the price point for the dishes were a bit out there. I don't know how you justify three tacos and three empanadas for the price of $20-$30 for each entree. I would understand if it was bigger or more pieces. The food was alright, as I wrote already the price point doesn't justify it. Onto what was ordered, got the Trio Molotes, grilled shishito peppers, and the El charro guacamole. The peppers had tamarin spice on it, and it made a huge difference compared to other places where it's just salted and grilled. The trio molotes- which are three empanadas consisting of chorizo (queso + chile), huitlacoche (queso + corn), and chicken tinga (morita sauce + creme fraiche). El Charro Guacamole has chicharron crisp pork skin, pan fried queso, and tomato pico de gallo. All in all the food and service was great, but probably wouldn't go back due to the price point for the amount of food served. read more

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BEST ESQUITES I'VE EVER HAD!!! Came in for a late lunch and was grateful the hostess allowed us to sit 20 minutes before end of lunch shift if we promised to order right away, which we did. We shared the esquites, which were somehow bursting with more flavor than any other esquites I've tried. Perhaps they were brightened with a bit more lime? Either way, the flavor was complex and delicious. My mole enchiladas were very good. My friend enjoyed her tacos. Beautiful ambiance and restaurant is off the beaten path. I'd come back for the esquites and to try cocktails closer to witching hour. read more

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I got the Kahlo & Rivera guacamole, tuna tostadas, grilled octopus, and the Mr. xoloti cocktail. The guac was sooo good. It tasted super fresh, and the mango relish in it was amazing. The chips were also good. The tuna tostadas were mid. They had way too much cabbage. They came with 4 mini tostadas (only 2 are pictured). The pieces of tuna were really small and thin. It needed something more. It was hard to eat because it was supposed to be finger food but fell apart when u tried to pick it up and there was just wayyy too much cabbage. The octopus was also mid. It was too chewy. It was served with potatoes and they didn't go very well with the octopus and it felt like they just put random stuff with it. The Mr. Xoloti cocktail was great. Super smoky and spicy, and not too sweet. The server was awesome. The vibes were good. She gave us two shots at the end of the night. read more

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Amazingly delicious! My husband recommended 6 stars to do it justice! We tried two of the guacamoles, street corn, several specialty cocktails and six entrees. Just above and beyond in terms of flavor. read more

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I came here with a couple of coworkers to catch up. I've never really eaten in this part of town so I was interested in trying this restaurant, especially since I'm a huge Mexican cuisine fan. Pros: the decor of this restaurant is absolute amazing. It gives cozy and romantic vibes especially with the dim lighting and open dining area. The hostess was really pleasant as well as the waitress. In terms of service, they do an excellent job. Cons: I ordered the steak and definitely on the chewier side although it's kind of expected when your order skirt steak. While the drinks used quality alcohol, the flavor itself was very mild. My go to drinks always has Mezcal because I enjoy the smoky undertones but in this case, the Fulani Chang was really muted in that area. We ordered empanadas for an appetizer but were on the dry side and didn't have much flavor which is surprising for chorizo. In addition, the portions are a bit on the smaller side which I wouldn't have mind if I actually enjoyed my meal. Overall, this place definitely has the ambiance to have a quiet dinner where you can actually have a conversation. However in terms of food and drinks, I genuinely don't think the price point matched. read more

Kahlo - Arrachera Steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

Kahlo never disappoints. Another 5-star experience. Bonito Margarita was delicious. Apps included Aguachile, empanadas, Berros Salad, Kahlo Guac and a cerviche app. Every bite of every app was devoured. I had the Chilean Sea Bass entree with sweet potato puree and baby veggies (asparagus and zucchini). It was just fabulous. Service was also stellare. Three reviews, all 5 stars. What more can I say? read more

One word- wow. What a beautiful, warm ambiance that matches the warm service. We started off VERY strong. The black truffle esquites is one of the best bites I've had all year. I'd go back again and again for those. We ordered: Food: -Black Truffle Esquites -5/5 (but a 10/10) -La Catrina guacamole- 5/5 -Arroz del Jardin- 3/5 -Plant Based Tacos- (Didn't try these) Drinks: -Frida- 4/5 -Diego- 4/5 -Granizo- 5/5 (yum! -Mr.Xoloti- 4/5 (wish it had a little more spice) I forget what tacos I ordered for my own entree so based on how you order it may be a hit or miss. But when it hits- it really hits! read more

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Outstanding food, service and ambiance! Our kind host Francho was very attentive and friendly - we enjoyed their special Guacamole with ancho chile paste and mango (the ancho chile paste was sweet and smoky adding wonderful flavour but not too spicy). Paired well with housemade chips. Also shared their lovely off the cob elote corn, which had much more flavour than I was used to and stayed away from the messy mayo that I have had in California! (suppose now I know what it's supposed to taste like). Lastly we split their skirt steak sandwich - tender and delicious! was enough for two ;-) read more

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Lovely, cheerful, amazing food and friendly staff. Had a refreshing pina to drink with classic guacamole before sandwich with carne asada and truffle, chihuahua cheese, toasted. Very rich..we split the sandwich for lunch. Don't miss a trip here for creative Mexican flavors in a charming setting. read more

We stumbled upon this Mexican spot for lunch and was not disappointed. Must order dishes: tempura fish tacos with caviar on top, guacamole We started with the Elote which comes with two but we added an extra because we had three people as well as the guacamole (first one on menu). The Elote was good but I've definitely had others before. The guacamole was absolutely fantastic the black sauce on top was a spicy Smokey hot sauce 10/10. The Mezcal tequila drink as well as the Blanco tequila drink with jalapeños and peppers were delicious I could drink 10. For the tacos we order the tempura fish tacos with caviar on top, the lobster tacos with some cilantro sauce as well as the shrimp Al Pastore tacos. The tempura tacos with caviar on top are by far the most amazing and are a must order. Would come back again. Overall: 3.8/5 read more

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Decent Mexican restaurant that could appeal better to some people, but personally, I've experienced better in NYC. I ordered the Enchiladas Poblanas, which were pretty good and prepared in a classic style with mole sauce and chicken tinga. Also, the presentation was pretty nice. However, there was not that much chicken in there, it could have been more cheesy, and the service size was a bit small for $20. In addition, it turns out they only have 1 dessert option (tres leches cake for $12, which I did not try). The interior of the restaurant has minimal natural light and is kind of dim. There is an old-fashioned large chandelier hanging from the center of the ceiling and kind-of-upscale looking seating areas. I could see how some people might find the decor nice, but personally, I would prefer a brighter, more modern look. The staff were friendly but not that attentive. The service speed was okay. Overall, Kahlo is fine in terms of the food and atmosphere but didn't impress me too much. It's certainly not a bad option for Mexican food, but there are definitely better Mexican places you could find around the city. read more

Kahlo - Enchiladas Poblanas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - New York, New York

Was looking for a dinner spot in the area and found this spot close by, so my gf and I gave it a shot. Upon walking into the restaurant, we were not expecting the place to look super high end and elegant. They even had a chandelier. We shared everything that we ordered. Via recommendation from the server, we ordered Cochinita Pibil Tacos ($18) and Los Cabos Tacos ($22). Both tasted good in their own unique way, especially when using the sauce provided. For entree, we got the Mole De Pollo Campestre ($27), which was much more filling than the tacos. It came with epazote green rice, which I enjoyed the most. The chicken was made well. Not a fan of the mole sauce, didn't enjoy the taste. Overall it was a good experience. You can expect this to cost a premium as they classify themselves as fine dining. Probably can find cheaper Mexican food elsewhere, but essentially you're paying for the experience. read more

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