Full Disclosure: I did not eat here so I'm not sure if it's fair for me to rate this place, but it was so cool inside that I feel the need to tell everyone about it! My husband and I stopped by for a drink. You go down a flight of stairs as soon as you walk through the front door as the restaurant is essentially underground and looks exactly like a cave inside, which is very fitting to the name of the place! I couldn't stop looking around at all the wall/ceiling decor while we sat at the bar having our drinks. The servers walked past us with what looked like and smelled like delicious Mexican food! If you're looking for unique vibes, definitely check this place out! ;) read more

La Caverna - Sign - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I really wanted to like this place, but my experience planning an event here was disappointing. I coordinated with their event contact (Ben) days in advance, both over email and on the phone, to confirm an open bar package for our large party. We specifically discussed that there wouldn't be a seated dinner since they were already booked, and instead agreed on a half-seated, half-standing section with an open bar and everyone ordering their own appetizers. I told him everything sounded great and that I'd follow up the next morning with the final headcount and timing, which I did. When we arrived on the day of the event, our section was ready, but the open bar we planned for didn't exist in their system. My friends went to the bar to order, only to be told there were "no notes" about the open bar. Ben came over and repeated that since nothing was documented on their end, they couldn't honor it. I was honestly confused and frustrated because we had already talked through every detail. I did everything on my side - I can't control their internal notes or communication. After a long back-and-forth, they did eventually agree to honor the open bar, but only for 1.5 hours because of the confusion around the situation. They also comped one wristband as a courtesy, which felt a little underwhelming considering the situation. On top of that, the service throughout the night wasn't good. The bartenders were extremely slow, and it felt intentional because the place wasn't even that crowded. Simple drinks took far longer than they should have, and a friend's order of fries took almost 30 minutes. Open bar or not, when a large group is booked in advance, you expect the staff to be prepared. They either weren't equipped to handle our group or were purposely moving slowly, and either way it made the experience frustrating. The space itself is cool, but the lack of communication, accountability, and basic service really put a damper on the night. I hope they improve their event coordination and staffing so other groups don't have this experience. read more

Took my boyfriend here last year and i love the place and ambience was welcoming,food was amazing and i ordered margaritas asked for more alcohol and ofc they provided more and the staff were friendly so definitely recommend coming here,the food is delicious!! read more

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I've always wanted to go to La Caverna and it did not disappoint! It's such a cool concept. I really enjoyed the cave like atmosphere. It was very impressive. The food was also delicious! We loved the steak, the nachos, and the shrimp quesadillas. They also have the best tres leches we've ever had and you can't go wrong with churros dipped in caramel. Around 10:30/11pm they have a DJ. We went on a Friday night. Also, the staff members were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

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My friends and I stopped in for Taco Tuesday during happy hour. The spot is downstairs with a lounge vibe, and my friend mentioned it turns into a club at night... Taco Tuesday specials were $3 each for beef, chicken, or veggie. Naturally, I tried all three. Honestly, the veggie taco with mushrooms was the only one that was somewhat decent. The others were dry and bland no sauce, dressing, or flavor was present... which was pretty disappointing. I also ordered the fried calamari from the regular menu, which was good, but not enough to make up for the tacos. The margarita was another letdown, weak and lacking alcohol. Would I recommend this place or come back? Unfortunately, no. read more

La Caverna - New American Near Me - New York, New York

La Caverna is exactly what it sounds like - a cave. A literal, glowing, underground cave where bass echoes off the faux-stone walls and everyone is sweating out their overpriced tequila shots under glowing stalactites. It's dark, it's loud, and it's humid enough to make you question your life choices... and then double down on them. This is not the place for subtle vibes. This is where you descend into your weekend and emerge with blurry photos and mysterious bruises. And in that chaos, there it was... a beacon of hope: cold water. No bartenders. No gatekeeping. Just a humble stack of plastic cups and an unbothered dispenser. I filled my cup. I sipped. And in that moment, I understood peace. 3.5/5. read more

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Me and my friend were in need of a spot to get taco's that was nice and had a chill vibe. While in the LES we stumbled upon this gem! I'm so glad we did. It has a very dimly lit vibe and literally looks like a cave which I love. Food: 3.8/5 the food was delicious but the portions were really small and priced kinda high. Drinks were decent and strong. I ordered a classic margarita. Service: 3/5 we waited for a bit of time to be serviced as the bartenders were switching out and they just seemed all over the place. Ambiance: 4/5 loved the whole demographic the cave like vibe was nice. They had ample seating , tv's playing sports and good music. The vibe was very nice and I'd definitely return again. read more

La Caverna - New American Near Me - New York, New York

La Caverna is a subterranean restaurant on the Lower East Side. Stairs are required to access the restaurant and it is not ADA accessible. The decor is cool and the main draw of coming here. Everything else is pretty average. The best dish were the nachos, but they serve you like 10 chips total on the dish. I wish the nachos were served like true nacho appetizers, piled high. The quesadilla, guacamole, elote etc were good but nothing special. I had the Altamira drink and it was again, good but forgettable. My friends had the margarita tower which is pretty big and gets you 7-8 glasses. Service was generally ok and attentive. The bathrooms are very tiny and could use a thorough cleaning. I actually think the whole restaurant could use a cleaning. Every single surface was sticky. The tables were sticky and the floors were sticky. It was gross. I don't think I'd come back but I am glad I tried it. read more

La Caverna - Nachos served like this - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Located in the Lower east side, this hidden place is quite a gem. Surprised at the reviews but had a great time. Hostess checked up us on the regular. Food was good especially the tacos which was very different. Ambiance was very chill; loved the decor. Would definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

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This place is booty cheeks it's full of line backers and interns smh The bartenders are really weird too, all I wanted was a light drink but he kept chatting up this offensive lineman build lookin ah' and there were like 5 other people including me waiting. Can't even call this place mid, worst night out in my life read more

The nachos were not nachos by any means. Just a super dry and hard flatbread chip in 4 pieces with light toppings. Not better by flavor either. The drink was average. Service was okay but nothing remarkable. Ambiance is what you'd really come here for because the decor is cool and cave like. Otherwise would not come back again read more

La Caverna - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This place has been around forever, and we went back for nostalgia's sake - the place was bumpin' and really packed as expected on a Saturday night. The DJ played a lot of everything - r&b and hip hop and pop from the 90s/00s (my millenial soul was happy) to current pop, top 40s, etc. Were the floors sticky? Yes. Was it packed and occasionally too hot? Yes. Was it a terrific blast to the past? Yes. Was there a line out the door? Yes. Do you want to dance the night away? Come here. read more

This place has the best Fajitas in town. The service is warm and polite and the ambiance is top notch. It looks like a real cavern on the inside. Come with an empty stomach because the food will fill you up quickly. read more

Classic club experience with a cool ceiling that looks like a cave. The night I went, the DJ was mid. There were nice 2000s pop songs, but the transitions were strange. The indoor is also very hot as I don't think they had air condition. read more

I thought i missed the place when I first got to the spot. The place is super vibey and chill for a big group or just 2 friends. You can hear each other talk which I appreciate. Dont wanna scream. I love how they stuck to the cave theme! Food was great! Not too salty like some places. My faves were the skirt steak and the corn! Service was great as well! read more

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I got drinks here with a group of friends on a Saturday night. I got there around 10:40pm, and there was no line. Inside, it got a lot more crowded as it got later. It's cave themed, so expect to see fake cave paintings and stalactites. The DJ was good- lots of early 00's music- I only wish I had brought earplugs because my ears were ringing a bit by the end of the night. read more

The vibes in here were great, especially if ur going out with friends to drink it looks cool inside. The food tasted ok I mean u get what u pay for not the best tasting food but it's pretty cheap so I'm not complaining. And the servers were all very kind!In all i recommend! read more

La Caverna - Fried Calamari Buffalo Wings BEEF TACOS (Gluten Free) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We really enjoyed our dinner here! The food menu was a bit limited, but what we ordered came out quickly and was delish. The quesadilla was truly one of the best I've ever had, and the guac was also 10/10. We loved the ambiance-- so unique-- and we had a really chill, lovely meal for a great price. Highly recommend for a date night or meal with friends! read more

La Caverna - Cranberry pineapple mocktail - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was so pretty. The servers were attractive. The drinks were so good. I had the steak churrasco it was delicious. 10 out of 10. Chicken quesadillas wasn't that good. That was 7 out of 10. read more

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Bouncers are extremely rude. Would not let me in because they said I was a "liability" (because I was alone?) and they said "god forbid something happened to you when you're inside no one knows who you are." Excuse me ? But they let others in. The bouncers are on the biggest power trip, and it's funny because whose balls are u sucking to do that much ? read more

I never knew this venue existed until a private Halloween event was hosted here. Reminds me of the mother ship in San Diego. The staff were friendly, the catered food was delicious, and tasty drinks. With external dj, the sound system was balanced. The catered food was delicious. I can't say which was my least favorite because I enjoyed the food so much, I will return for the actual restaurant experience. The guacamole was seasoned, the taco options between chicken and veggie had so many layers of flavor with color. The house chips were fresh and the fries served in Jack o lantern cups were just too good. I was impressed. The kitchen staff did well to accommodate a crowd of 40-60 guest. The bar staff were amazing, I wish they accepted digital tips because I couldn't carry cash due to costume theme event. However the non alcoholic drinks were decent. They did have open bar and other guest enjoyed the ambience. The decor in general is cave themed with prehistoric aesthetic. You'll see paintings and carvings including detailed cave experience. There's running water like small fountains throughout the venue. There's dining table layout during business hours. Most chairs and tables were moved for our event. Restrooms are adjacent to kitchen. Whether you want to book this lounge for private event or casual dining, go explore La caverna. read more

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Great food, the nachos were unreal, skirt steak cooked perfect. We did the $95 price fixe and our server G was attentive and took great care of us and brought out plenty of premium drinks. Will be back read more

La Caverna - skirt steak - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Atmosphere on steroids! Although it was bit dark. Taking "cave" to a whole other level. Great drinks. Service was splendid. read more

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Ambiance 5 star, food 4 stars. We ordered the elote corn off the cob first. Tasty with the cheese and seasoning although we both would have liked a little more cheese. The lime juice finished it off nicely. My gf ordered the shrimp enchiladas and we both liked it. The shrimp were plump and tender. The sauce was nice as well. I had the churassco skirt steak. Tender and tasty as well. The rice was perfect. The service was decent. The atmosphere was very cool! Definitely like the cavern look with stalagmites!. Overall, a great meal and great experience! read more

La Caverna - Elote - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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We had a dinner reservation here this past weekend with a big group. It's a cute vibe but wasn't impressed with the food, drinks, or service. I'm glad they were able to accommodate such a large group. Three menu was limited. Drinks were basic. The tacos I had were just ok. Given that it was such a big group, things took a while to come out, so I was patient. The server didn't really come to check on us. I can't say I would ever come back. read more

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I came here for a private party. This venue does feel very much like a cave as you have to descend a flight of stairs to get to it and the walls are covered with faux rock, cave paintings, and sculptures. It's a cool ambiance. The bar was in the center of the space. The bartenders didn't seem very happy to be there. They were out of several ingredients for their signature cocktails. They did make me The Altamira. It was unpleasantly sweet, but strong. They have lots of seating and tables. I'm not sure if these would be reserved on a regular night. The bathroom was clean. The birthday girl was able to customize the entire music and dance experience, so in the end, it worked well for the event. read more

Loved the Ambiance. It's got this underground cave vibe. Not too loud although it wasn't packed when we went for happy hour. Make a reservation because it can get packed very quickly. The $50 margarita pitcher is worth it! The food was good although the deserts stood out for me. The flan and the churros were excellent. I'd recommend this place for date night, happy hour and for birthday parties. Definitely going again. read more

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Okkk, I was not expecting to walk downstairs into an actual cave somewhere in the middle of NY. It's a super cool space, which turns into dancing late at night. Our group started off the night here with some drinks. Since we were a big party, they suggested a jug of mojitos, which had a cute dispenser. They suggested about 4-6 drinks per jug, so we got two of them --one guava and one passionfruit flavor. Both were delicious and so much fun to drink with a party. We also had a few tequila shots. I like that this is isn't something you'd typically find in NY hidden away. It has a fun vibe and drinks were good. read more

La Caverna - Guava and Passionfruit drinks. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The bouncers and management were blatantly rude to people of color. It was uncomfortable and unacceptable. My friends were refused entry without explanation while others were allowed in. Hope the owners take this seriously, address the behavior of their staff, and make real changes to ensure everyone is treated with fairness and respect. read more

La Caverna is very fun for a night out, although the crowd skews young (mid 20s) and the line to get in is pretty long. Usually when we get here around midnight, the line is ~30 minutes long. No cover which is great! Really like the decor and vibes in here. Big fan of the music here, which is generally 2000s to Top 40. Bathroom is pretty clean too. read more

The food was great, definitely enjoyed the burger. The shrimp tacos were fresh and had a great flavor. The drinks were delicious and affordable compared to other LES places. The servers were nice and attentive. The place is a great gem to have drinks and great food. After 10pm it turn into a lounge in case you want to continue the night after dinner. Definitely recommend read more

La Caverna - JALAPENO BURGER - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance is amazing so cool and different. The food was actually pretty good and the drinks were also good. Service was not the best but not bad just kind of slow. A cool place to visit if you're around the area. read more

La Caverna - Inside - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The food was phenomenal ! We visited during my wife's birthday and we were treated with amazing service. We loved Rennee ! She treated us amazing . We will definitely be back. We love La Caverna. Nice chill spot. read more

Dining food review. Ambiance (5/5): We came for the food and didn't know that it turned into a dance spot by 10pm. The immersive decorations are awesome-- walls look like a cave, prehistoric cave drawings, statues, waterfall fountains, greenery, all of it! There's lounge couch seating along with tall tables. It's dimmy lit and a bit on the louder side. Service (2/5): Service is abysmal. You wont get serviced timely unless you flag staff down. I didn't have water until my cocktail was done and I asked for that cup to be filled. And then there's an auto 20% tip tacked on the end! Be careful because they don't point that out, hoping you'll tip on top of that. Food: under-rated affordable meals ($10-16 for 3 tacos) and cocktails ($16). Calamari (2/5): Not the most flavorful or crunchy breading so it very meh. Guac (4/5): fresh chips?! Each chip was warm and had an amazing crunch. Guac on the bland side. Elote (4/5): ask for it cut and you can share it with the table. Super creamy. Steak tacos (4/5): heaping meat and guac! Wow for the portion to price, this was well worth it! Only corn tortillas available. Steak chunks were flavored, not the most tender but also not dry so decent bites. read more

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Was amazing had my son birthday event on 3/27 everything was great New York have so many hidden gems and this happens to be one of them really really nice place. Good music. The vibe was good. The food was good. Drinks on top top-tier for them. Service was good. Service was amazing. She was amazing. I forgot her name though. read more

My son chose this place during our stay in Manhattan. Very warm in the downstairs restaurant. I don't think they have AC or it was on. The food was average at best, but my son found a bug in the water pitcher and his water. I also found one crawling on my enchilada. The staff removed it from the bill but will definitely not be back. read more

Service was perfect. Ambiance is dimmed and romantic. The waiter came by to check up on us and accommodate us . Food was perfect. We ordered apps but we went in and forgot the picture. I highly recommend. read more

La Caverna - House Churrasco and Steak Tacos - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Arrived at 10:15. At 10:30 they stopped serving cocktails, at 11 every man has to take off their hat and all tables turn to bottle service only. Totally underwhelming space. 3 stars because the cocktails we got to experience for 15 minutes were fantastic and well priced. Weird ambiance. I'm not personally into the cave vibe but if that's your thing, look no further. read more

La Caverna - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Came here tonight after seeing it on TikTok and it did not disappoint! The food and service were amazing! read more

La Caverna - Dessert! VANILLA FLAN (Home Made) - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The food was horrible and the drinks tasted like juice. The server Renee was amazing. I will never come back here again. Do not come here. Go to Dos Caminos read more