Great service excellent nachos and decadent mole. Delicious and flavorful NA mojito and margaritas. Small and vibrant decor and atmosphere. Request the back seating area if you need a little more quiet away from the bar and action. read more

Nice neighborhood spot We arrived during happy hour and enjoyed our cocktails and tacos. The cocktails were creative and tasty. The TACOS DE BIRRIA were particularly good. We also enjoyed the Fish Tacos. The service was attentive. read more

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Went to La Contenta Oeste for a girls' dinner (party of 3) on St. Patrick's Day, so it was definitely busy and lively. The space is dimly lit with a full dining room and bar, which made for a fun atmosphere. Service stood out, staff was welcoming, patient, and thorough in explaining the menu and specials, answering all our questions without rushing us. Cocktail selection is great, though our drinks leaned on the stronger side. For food, I ordered the birria de res, which was warm and hearty exactly what I was looking for. My friends got the salmon a la plancha with sweet plantains and platos fuertes, and everything was solid. We ended the night with dessert: bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and churros with two dips Overall, a great vibe, strong drinks, and satisfying food. 9/10. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Tres Leches Bread Pudding - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a lovely restaurant for brunch. My boyfriend and I went here for our first brunch date and returned for our second year anniversary. The portions were large and very flavorful. The cocktail with the ginger is absolutely delicious. I only wish that they had chips and salsa or bread as a starter. We told the server that it was our second anniversary and they put congratulations on our dessert. A very nice touch! read more

La Contenta Oeste - Breakfast Burrito Mexican Omelette - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Always good. The food and the cocktails are terrific. The service is fine and the decor is becoming a bit run down. All and all a great local spot. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

La Contenta Oeste has a great energy. Even though I showed up early and it was totally packed, they seated me right away and even honored my seating preference request, which I really appreciated. The space was fully decked out for Pride, the music was fun, and the vibe overall was upbeat and lively. The menu, though, was a bit of a letdown. It felt really limited, and if you're picky or have dietary restrictions, you might struggle to find something that fits. I was also surprised that a Mexican restaurant didn't offer chips and salsa. Not even for purchase! I might've missed it on the menu, but I'm 80% sure they weren't offered... It's a small thing, but it stood out. Service-wise, it felt pretty impersonal. My server didn't introduce themselves or offer any recommendations. They just walked up, asked if I was ready to order, and then took the menus without saying anything else after I gave them my order. It wasn't rude exactly, just kind of cold and distant. I tried the Enchiladas de Mole, which were fine. The mole sauce was okay at best, but the chicken inside was bland and clearly unseasoned. The sauce kind of carried the dish, which is saying a lot... I also ordered the Oaxaca Spritzer. It was very smoky, so be warned if that's not your thing. They were out of the usual small popsicle garnish, but they gave me a big one instead so I could still enjoy the full experience, which I thought was a very nice and thoughtful thing to do. All in all, the vibe and the attention to detail in some areas were solid, but the food and service left a lot to be desired. Not a bad experience, but not a standout either. read more

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The food and ambiance is terrific here. we came for my mom's birthday and made it for happy hour. Louisa and the waitstaff were so attentive and amazing. We briefly mentioned it was my moms bday and at the end of the mean they brought out a dessert that said "happy birthday Angela" and a gift bag with hot sauce. They never rushed us and were so attentive the whole time. A really special spot. thank you Louisa and La Contenta! We'll be back!!! read more

This Mexican joint in West Village is Mexican owned and operated and open late!!! Classic calavera decor with paper cutouts and loteria, extensive drink menu with exotic flavors. What enticed me about this menu is the choice of ingredients. We got a quesadilla for the table that was delish, a guac and chips and salsa, I ordered a vegan pozole and a mole verde, my friends the chicken mole and carnitas tacos. Vegan pozole was good, chicken mole was good, carnitas meh and mole verde was a sad site. They used the same sauce from the pozole, and it was DEFFFFFF frozen veggies with the frozen flavor. Bleh. Drinks were good got a cacao sour and mezcal negronis. I think their small bites and late night menu is better. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Mole Verde - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I give it this rating due to the food. Their menu food selection isn't that big with options. I have way better tacos in other spots, and they don't charge extra when asking for hot sauce for the tacos. $2 extra for hot sauce....Ridiculous!!! The place is nice with their decor, but other than that for food, you can have better somewhere else. read more

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Ambiance: SO colorful and lively inside! Service: Very kind and attentive waiters Menu: Decent variety of vegetarian options Taste: 8/10 read more

La Contenta Oeste - Enchiladas Vegetarianas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Middle of the road. There are pretty much no Mexican standouts in the village and this place joins the list of places that really aren't worth repeating unless you really like the drink menu or are in a pinch. $18 for two birria tacos: Stuffed pretty well but I can't believe there is a guy who wrote a review saying the tacos are "filling." They're like 250 calories each. $26 some type of cod: pretty good, could have been a standalone main, but mix of vegetable steamed rice and fried plantains was amateurish. Service wasn't good, had my water refilled for the first time after I finished both entrees, and had to ask for a napkin and silverware after receiving my entrees. read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday at 1pm and there was no wait for a party of two. They give you complimentary chips and their house made sauce, but the sauce was a little funky, wasn't the traditional salsa. We got: - Chips & Gauc: can't go wrong with this - Grilled chicken quesadilla with rice and beans: pretty standard, enjoyed the different cheeses (pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar) they used - Mexican Omelet: quite bland and the omelet was a little watery Overall, nothing to write home about with their brunch menu, service was quick. Came for drinks before and I would just stick to that than brunch. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Guacamole Tradicional - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Mexican his place Is not. When all of us leave not feeling too good after eating several dishes, we know quality was not to standard. Sauces were made with too much flour making them too thick covering up the natural spices and flavor. Chicken wasn't "shredded" but chunky making each bite too much chicken, not enchilada . On a nicer note, the margarita was outstanding. read more

Great food, friendly staff, good vibes, and delicious cocktails--what more can you ask for? Highly recommend! read more

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I had been to La Contenta at Norfolk Street and the menu was the same. We tried their Queso Fundido and Tacos de Pescado to share at this location and the Queso Fundido was to die for if you like cheese. Tacos de Pescado was good but definitely needed to be eaten while hot. I also got to try their Mexican sparking wine which I personally found it very similar to Prosecco. The ambiance is dim with wallpaper depicting the day of the death. The service was friendly but sometimes a bit too much when being asked how is everything more frequent than expected while interrupting the conversations. read more

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this was a good find for a reasonable mexican place without a big hassle of getting in. The food here was quite good, but the service was really bad. was a situation where they had too few servers, which was a shame because the food quality very good. i had a steak there which was excellent and my dining companions liked their food also. the spice level very medium but they can give you fresh chili's (which took forever to come to our table). they also took forever getting me my second margarita (food was all done by the time it finally showed up). Given how high margin they have for drinks, it doesnt seem like rocket science to improve the service - they would do much better. wouldn't return here again while on business, but if i lived in the area i would. read more

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Great food and drinks, good customer service and friendly staff and the wait for our order was short. A-lot of flowers, plants and bright decor inside. I would definitely return. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Saturday night. Found this place via Yelp, checked out reviews and pics and decided to give this place a shot. Once entering, got seated by the host. The place has a nice and romantic vibe to it, not too loud and dimly lit. Started off with the La Michelada Al pastor which is a beer cocktail, it was okay but not what I expected and guacamole tradicional which was solid. For my entree, I got the taco de carne asada which came with two tacos for $17 and can add another taco for $7. Tacos were solid and very filling. Overall this is a solid place and may stop by if I'm in the area. * full bar * they take reservations read more

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Another good but not great Mexican restaurant in Manhattan. I wanted to try it out for a while, given the positive reviews it got during the pre-Covid years. It was a decent but not exceptional experience. The vibes and decor are pretty cool, so definitely worth a trip after work for drinks. The food was so-so. The standout menu items were the guacamole and the margaritas. The guac was creamy and the right consistency so you know it wasn't puréed or over blended. The margaritas were unique and strong, yet balanced. Hard to be mad at them, although the usual disclaimer about Manhattan prices. The enchiladas and tacos were pretty average. If anything, nothing stood out and the enchiladas had too much sauce. Would I seek this place out? Probably not. Would I duck in here for drinks or a meal if I was in the neighborhood? Yes! read more

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Came by for dinner on a Thursday evening with a 5:30pm reservation. Although I was waiting for my friend, the hostess went ahead and seated me. The waitress brought a couple waters, and confirmed we were there to celebrate a birthday (my friend who had not yet arrived). Fun decorations to gawk at while I waited. We split the following dishes: Queso fundido - came piping hot with tortillas for dipping. Pretty heavy, but very tasty Grilled quesadilla - pretty standard quesadilla, stuffed to the brim with cheese, and very sauced up (I'm sure the cook has fun plating this) Steak huarache - two tacos topped with steak, mushrooms, lettuce, and sliced radishes. This was pretty good, meat was tender and well seasoned Birria de res - wasn't our favorite despite being the "main" entree. Chunks of beef (not the most tender) floating in a flavorful sauce. The enamel pot it came in was kinda massive for the amount of food, and took up a majority of the table. This came with fresh tortillas, which we ended up just dipping in the stew. We ordered a flan with berries as well, which our waitress graciously comped. This was very tasty, and the ideal way to finish the meal. The surrounding staff was very cognizant, refilling our water glasses and taking away any empty plates pretty much immediately. Fantastic service, very friendly staff, but unfortunately most of the food fell short. However, I am a big La Contenta Oeste tortilla gal - the tortillas are extremely fresh and tasty, carrying each dish (into my mouth). Perhaps it was what we ordered, perhaps this place is best for just splitting apps - for the most part, not sure I'll be back. read more

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My friend and I decided to check out La Contenta Oeste at 1:30pm on a Saturday. We made reservations, and the restaurant was decently crowded, so I would recommend reservations. We were seated at an oddly located 2-top table that seemed to be in the way of anyone walking by. I personally think the interior could use a bit of an upgrade for the vibe I think this restaurant is going for. The bar area seems very bougie, but the rest of the restaurant is not. We ordered the guacamole ($16), huevos rancheros ($17), and quesadilla ($17). The guacamole was tasty, but I thought the chips were a tad oily and tough. I could have demolished the guac with some Tostitos. My friend ordered the quesadilla and mentioned the most distinguishing factor was the use of oaxaca cheese, which elevated the taste. I thought the huevos rancheros were good, but nothing special. I think if the chips are made the same way as the tortillas, I just don't like the way this restaurant makes them / the source they are bought from. Service was great, albeit a tad aggressive. However, it was not aggressive to push us out! It seemed like the staff was striving to be extremely hospitable. For example, I still had my fork in my hand and a bit of beans and a slice of egg left, and one of the staff tried to take my plate away. After this, they still refilled our waters, so that's how I know they were not trying to kick us out. Overall, I think prices are reasonable for the location, so it's a solid spot to check out in the area. read more

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Decided to check out La Contenta since it came with high ratings on here so expected a lot. Did not live up to the rating at all. It was fine, just fine. Nothing great or spectacular. Got a few dishes to share: 1. Guac: standard nothing special 2. Crab taquitos: decent but nothing great. Liked how this had crab for a change though 3. Shrimp enchilada: not much shrimp inside. Just alright. 4. Chicken mole: this was waaaay too sweet of a mole. Lacked depth and balance. Pretty bad imo. We hardly touched this cause it was just way too sweet. Also got some cocktails. Just alright. Nothing great. I've had better elsewhere. Overall, I'd say La Contenta is a letdown. Skip this place. Food was un-memorable at best, blah. Service was decent. Place is cute. Get better Mexican food elsewhere. This doesn't really scratch that Mexican itch. Hard pass. read more

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Happy hour was great! Quality cocktails at a nice price. However the food was lacking. The crab taquitos were a bit fishy so I couldn't really eat them. The fish tacos were fine. But the most confusing dish was the camarones mazatlan. There was way too much going on and the noodles seemed like a strange addition. read more

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We really like this place. It was packed and hoppin' when we arrived but we didn't have to wait too long for a nice table outside. The shrimp enchiladas and Nachos were great. The drinks were a little strong for our taste but we're lightweights. I didn't realize until later that they comped our drinks so now I wish I would have tipped more! Wait staff was efficient and very friendly. Definitely a repeat visit next time I'm in the Village. read more

Yummy nachos and drinks. Friendly staff. Visited while in NY so I really can't wait to go back. Music was on point and decor was nice. read more

Delicious food and even better drinks! My friends and I got a bunch of stuff to share - the queso fundido, steak huaraches, and the churros. All were excellent. I loved their mezcal margaritas as well. read more

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We came here for a quick drink and dessert and were blown away by the tres leches bread putting. Drinks were fab too!

Yeah, yelp description for one star says it all: 'not good'... I'd been to their other location and loved it so was excited to visit this new location (for me) and do HH there before a show. Never again. Just really lousy customer service and the food was meh. Guac was lousy, not fresh, salsa bland and again not fresh. I asked for a hotter salsa and they brought out somehow an even worse one. So basically strike one: didn't like the salsa but it was made worse by the fact that there was a hair in it. Strike two: I waited for probably 45 minutes for two tacos and during that time 2 people came and confirmed the taco order and then 15 minutes later one of them came back and said, 'wait, was that carnitas or carne asada?" Again, this was after two people (why two, I do not know) had confirmed the order. I then waited another probably 20 minutes for the two tacos. Strike three: one of the servers came over at like 5:30 and asked if I wanted anything else before HH ended at 6pm, and I said no... Well, I waited so long for the tacos, I would have probably gotten another drink (it was needed at that point), but she didn't come back again before happy hour ended. Really, really lousy experience, boo. read more

I really liked this place. The steak and au gratin potato dish I had was so so good. Would definitely return.

Great food, service,beer. The deserts are amazing. Sat outside. Two tacos are plenty.

This restaurant finds new paths to flavor that others miss. Their workers were dependably professional. You'll appreciate the pricing approach. Their food tastes homemade but better. This restaurant has my ongoing loyalty. read more

I came here for dinner with a party of 5 on a Thursday evening. To my surprise it was a pretty busy place that evening I haven't heard much of this place but I do like Mexican cuisine. We ordered guac and chips for the table. I ordered a shrimp enchilada as my main. The guacamole was served in a bowl that already had a few chips in it, along with another smaller plate of chips. The chip to guac ratio was very off and we ended up having to ask for more chips every time, which isn't a bad thing but the service was definitely a bit below average. Our server returned to our table once every rare occasion. It seemed more of an understaffed issue since our server was one of two or three servers working the packed restaurant. The shrimp enchilada was not bad. In summary. The food is about average. Drinks are not bad here. Service could use a bit improvement but that probably lies more with a staffing issue. read more

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This slayed so hard. Came here for happy hour which still wasn't cheap but for NYC standards and compared to the regular prices it was truly a steal. Highly recommend trying the pescado and carne asada tacos, we went splitsies and I'm so happy I got to try both. The guacamole was great as well. I got the blackberry gimlet which was delicious, but my two companions got the pina colada and were probably hammered from that one drink alone. It was HUGE and so strong. The inside is super cute, got some outdoor seating as well, and service was always quick and friendly. Side note they were incredibly cautious about my nut allergy to the point where they didn't put any spicy mayo on my taco due to cross contamination (so much respect for that but I would have been fine and kind of wanted the mayo lol) read more

Came here with my kids and they loved it! Great happy hour prices. Kids loved the nachos, quesadillas and guacamole. Really good comfort food!!!!! read more

Cute interior that changes seasonally. My friend came and split guacamole and she and I each got an order of tacos. Good quality meat and generous amount on each taco! Attentive waitstaff, they continuously filled our water cups too. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Chips and guac (bottom) and table chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I always sit at the bar, Alan is the absolute best bartender. Exceptional service. Love the brunch here on Saturday and Sunday.

I really wanted to give this place five stars, based on me excellent meal we had. We ordered the fish tacos and the Tres Leches French toast, along with the quesadillas, which were all amazing. Unfortunately though, once we did get our meals, we were mostly ignored by the staff and the management, where we sat in the back section with our dog . A female server who wasn't ours, was helpful though. At no point did anyone ask us how our food was, how we were doing, or if we needed more drinks. We had dirty plates in front of us until after we paid for our bill. Then we waited a very long time to get the attention of anyone to get our check at the end. I had to try waving to the host from our table. Keep in mind, I grew up in the restaurant business, working at restaurants in my early years and through after college. Perhaps they were understaffed but it doesn't mean, you should ignore tables. When I approached the manager to speak to him afterwards, all he said was I'm sorry, nothing more to offer. The vibe was kind of like, too bad too sad. We would love to come back because of how amazing the food was but we can't after that type of service. Maybe if the manager wasn't so busy busting tables, you'd be more attentive to the people dining. read more

La Contenta Oeste - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Two of us ordered an appetizer, two drinks, and two entrées -- the bill came to $125. Nothing was terrible, but everything was just average. For a casual Mexican spot listed as "$$," I was surprised at how expensive such a mediocre meal turned out to be. read more

Wow, I just can't stop recommending this place. I've gone to the lower east side location and loved it so when I came to this location I was excited to see that the quality of the food & drinks is the same. We ordered the queso and the nachos with steak which were so good. So good that we devoured them before I could take a picture. The inside of this place is decked out with a lot of Mexican decorations which I love, feels like you're in a party. The service was also 10/10 with everyone being so nice and constantly checking in on us. Highly recommend coming! read more

La Contenta Oeste - Mezcal drink and beer - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Treated a friend for his Birthday last night and La Contenta was excellent! Not disappointed at all from the cocktails to the food to the service, everything was wonderful, thank you! read more