Small but the chicken quesadilla I had was pretty good. A date took me and he told me he's been here often. Watch if you hang around for happy hour b/c once happy hour is over, you're going to be rushed out. We got rushed out into the rain but fortunately, we'd long been finished with our food by that point. It's also very convenient to the Christopher Street subway station, just as the date I was meeting said it would be. read more

Remember that scene in Titanic when Rose dies and suddenly she's at the ship again and everything is alright, and shiny and beautiful. And then she sees Leonardo Di Caprio the love of her life coming down the stairs? That's how I feel everytime I go to Ofrenda. Since the moment I come in, everyone is super friendly, and welcoming. It takes me about ten minutes to say hi to all of the staff, because I simply love them all. And you can tell that they're sincerely happy to see you too. Now let's move on to the good stuff. The Cocktails. The Smokey Jalapeño and The Cucumber Margaritas, are just drops of heaven that land tenderly on my mouth sip by sip. As if they were made by the hands of greek gods, and delivered as a gift to mankind. Behind the bar, there are plenty of experienced hands. There is Kike, who always has a kind word. And Orlando, The Ambassador of Fun-time. And there is Igor, or as I like to call him, "The Ukranian Machine". I always feel sad when my glass is finished, luckily the happy hour deals make it really easy to afford three, four, or maybe five margaritas. The Food. Listen, I was raised in Mexico. I was born under a cactus and fed by an eagle covered in a poncho. I've been listening to Chavela Vargas (the rough voice of tenderness) since I was 4 years old. And If I tell you that the food here is AMAZING, I expect you to trust me a little bit. Just think of a roller coaster of exotic flavors and all kinds of taco combinations. Every dish is designed to take you on a wild journey of sensations, colours and textures. ¡Buen Provecho! The Service. Always There. You could go any day of the week, at any hour, and who ever is in charge of your table, is going to be at the top of the game. You betcha. First, there is Carolina, the hostess. She takes the wheel. She's like a hurricane. And believe me, being a very busy place, she does a damn good job! Then, there is Mickey, the server, or as I like to call him: "Mickey Blue Eyes". His eyes are not blue, tho, neither his heart. His heart is big and red. Then, there is Dara. She's like a siren from eastern europe, holding trays with so much style, and grace. And there is Laura, the brightest star on my Ofrenda Constellation. Last but not least, Flaco, Taquito, Juan... You guys are the glue that holds everything together. This is turning into an Oscar Speech, so many people to thank! They say "Always go where your heart is." Well, I say you should go where your stomach is. And your stomach should go to Ofrenda. read more

Came here on a busy Saturday night with no reservation and were somehow seated right away anyway. LOVED the food, it wasn't your typical Mexican cuisine (although it had those options as well) but well thought out entrees with Mexican/Spanish ingredients. I thought everything was delicious and the drinks were great too. The atmosphere was fun, a bit loud, but what else can you expect on a Saturday night? Would definitely come back and try more of the menu. read more

I highly recommend this place (as a date spot or dinner with friends) I came here this weekend with a group of 6. We called ahead and made a reservation for 8pm on a Saturday night. It was packed, but we were seated immediately. (and they didn't make us wait for our whole party to arrive (ie, me), which is great, because I run chronically late). We got the chips and guac to start, (guac was fresh and spicy). We got a pitcher of the margarita (good) and we all ordered a variety of Mexican themed food. I can personally speak on the shrimp tacos and say they were some of the better shrimp tacos I have had. The atmosphere is cool. It is decorated very trendily and kitschy (oxymoron?). Service was fast, food was enjoyed, drinks were strong. We were asked to wrap it up after we paid our tab (even with a few drinks still on the table) because the next reservation had arrived. So this is not a good place to linger after dinner. Understandable. read more

I must start this one by stating that I LOVE me some Mexican! So I can be quite picky when it comes to getting my guac on, but Ofrenda does it for me big time. When you think Mexican on 7th the first thing that comes to mind is that horrid place with the giant taxi cab. Well, walk north a block or two, lose the B&T, gain Mexican cocktails and food that actually tastes good and you have yourself Ofrenda. Oh Ofrenda, thank you for regaining the faith on 7th Ave. I tried a bunch of things when I was here, but I'd easily come back again for just drinks at the bar or outside, guac and taquitos (probably my favorite thing that I tasted). They also have a Happy Hour from 4-7pm 7 days a week with $5 margs and red sangria! Yea, you heard me - $5 margs (and not that crap mix nonsense, legit margs)! The vibe is festive and sexy all at the same time. Basically what a Mexican restaurant ought to look like. The service is very friendly and our waitress offered excellent suggestions. I had the Smoky Lady cocktail, which I do not remember the exact ingredients of but there was Mezcal which obviously gives it that lovely smoky flavor. We shared a bunch of food, besides the guac and taquitos which were both excellent, we had the pan-seared scallops with roasted sweet potato and the enchiladas. The scallops were delicious. The enchiladas were also good, but could have been spicier. I like it hot! read more

Ofrenda Sigh...in a word? Pretentious. There is no shortage of flavorful mexican in NYC, so why the attitude? We had a reservation, arrived a bit early for happy hour, and walked out with a long list of reasons to never return: They charge FULL price for a mocktail, during happy hour. My 2 virgin mojitos cost $18. Happy hour guacamole is tasty, but $8 is a happy hour bargain - where? Tiny portion. We ordered tacos, while flavorful, were also overpriced at $12 for literally 4 bites. Behold, the World's smallest taco! ...appetizer sized portions. Spend a butt-load or you will leave hungry. The Deal breaker: We asked for and paid our check and tipped handsomely. But my guest had not yet finished his drink. We were leaving. Don't put your hands on me or my cane as I do NOT need your help getting rushed out of your restaurant, just so you can accommodate another couple, who also had reservations. My guest had not finished the overpriced beer you grabbed from our table, as you rudely evacuated us to make room for more victims of your $90 mediocre experience. There's more: Music is loud, thump-thump awful. And, gentleman, there is a mens' room to the left. The restrooms are not co-ed. The ladies' room has a female skeleton on it. If you are gonna ignore that fact, and tinkle, wipe the seat... Gross... Gross... Gross... read more

Yes, everybody: It's THAT good! Get that Jalapeño Margharita. Get the guacamole with nachos: It really is to DIE for, and they make awesome ceviche here. Everybody else that is raving about the fish tacos has a point: They ARE A-MA-ZING!!! Ask them to grill the fish. Healthier and SOOO good. Seriously: If I had to die right now, but I could pick one last meal, I would run to Ofrenda and order all of the above. Normally I'm good about sharing, but not at this place. In my opinion, this little gem in the West Village is NYC's BEST Mexican restaurant. Good service, nice decor, pleasant lighting and beautiful looking, amazing tasting dishes. Need I say more? Nah. Enjoy! : ) read more

Amazing spot!! Went in Saturday around 5:30 the place was packed. The host was able to give us a table but we had to be up after an hour and a half which was totally fine. Happy hour margaritas and food till 7. The margaritas were strong and sooo good! I had the fish tacos and my friend had the nachos and we split the ceviche. All were so good and yummy. Service was great and attentive. I wouldn't recommend for groups of anything bigger than 4 it's a small space. Music was loud but not to loud, you could still have a conversation. I love places that play their music at a good volume that you just don't hear people talking. Our hour and so was up so we finished our drinks at the bar. Three different people said thank you and bye when we left. I'll be back!! read more

4.5 for happy hour, 4 for reg hours. West Village expensive shit, man. Food is pretty good, portions are kind of small, but fish tacos are f'in bomb. Chips & guac were good as well, but again, portions were small. Service was decent - our waitress was attentive, but they forgot one of our orders. Basically, fish tacos were the best (and happy hour). read more

Pretty packed on a Saturday evening around 6. Happy hour is until 7 every day. The hostess was nice enough to give us a seat, though it was booked and needed the table back in an hour, which was fine for us. Had the $7 hh margarita. Hh food was $8 and we enjoyed our tacos, and guac&chips. I didn't really enjoy the ceviche, since I prefer a citrusy one rather than theirs which was more cocktail sauce based or similar tasting to that. It was a good portion though. read more

Just tried this place for the first time and oh my god, the queso fundido and tacos were SO good. This is one of the better Mexican restaurants I've found in NYC, with excellent service. Go for happy hour, which includes both food and drinks--totally worth it even if things get a little noisy. I'd also strongly recommend the (strong) passionfruit margarita--two if you've had a rough day. read more

Glad we were able to get our guac and chips fix here last night! This place is very conveniently located right outside the Christopher st. stop. It's a bit loud in this joint, but don't let that stop you from having some great food. The staff are friendly and attentive. They have a tequila menu so definitely ask for it if you are in the mood for some decent tequila. The decor is cozy. A tad too dark to see your food well, but romantic nonetheless. The guacamole and chips are tha bomb. I'm usually adding more heat, lime and salt to table prepared guacamole, but this was perfection. The yellow and blue corn chips were nice and crisp and thick. We ordered the pork belly taco. The sauce is a bit sweet for my taste but the pork belly was prepared well, crispy and a bit sticky from the caramelized fat on the outside just like lechon, yum! The Fisk tacos were deep fried and also had a too sweet slaw. The brisket was generous in portion and thank goodness not sweet. All 3 tacos are worth trying. For dessert we had the donas. Whoa, great ending to our meal. We were cleaning up the plate! The caramel is sooo good! read more

IN SHORT: In a neighborhood with no shortage of Mexican food, Ofrenda has managed to find its own exquisite niche, offering accessible, yet upgraded fare in an earthy, casual, bar-like space with almost unparalleled hospitality for its kind. THE STORY: Every once in a while, I'll think that New York will stop surprising me. I'll think that I have seen every curiosity I could possibly see, tasted every avocado in the West Village that ever existed, tried every combination of tequila, triple sec, and lime that's ever been crafted. But then I'll have guacamole that takes me home to California unlike ever before and have a server give me a complimentary shot of tequila at the end of my meal and realize all over again why this city is special. Ofrenda is a restaurant that does that for me. Between the massive portion of creamy guacamole with scattered notes of cilantro, lime, tomato, and red onion, and the light, flaky chips that still taste like the flour and grease that made them, I knew I had found a true hit from the start. While the guacamole is clearly a must, the Aguachile ceviche was also an elegant surprise, full of local flounder and cucumber clearly elevated with citrus and green apple juices. Although simple, far from authentic, and on an almost too-thin tortilla, the tacos are still a hit at the cozy cantina. I found that the Fish tacos with fried tilapia, jicama slaw, and creamy chipotle aioli was a great balance to my more acidic ceviche, although the raw radish garnish proved completely unnecessary and took away from the subtle spice of the aioli. The service, though, is what truly makes Ofrenda feel like home. Ever attentive and concerned about the presentation of each dish, servers are also careful to not take away one diner's dish too early or before the rest, and thoughtfully touch base throughout the entire meal in a manner that is comforting, but never intrusive. With complimentary tequila to end my meal, Ofrenda's hospitality exceeded my always high expectations, and dare I say it, surprised me. And in a city so exhausting, a surprise like Ofrenda is something to hold onto. read more

Ofrenda - Sidewalk fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a definite neighborhood fave for weekend brunch or a laid-back midweek dinner with friends. The food is authentic, the service is great and the drinks are super delish (the jalapeno margarita is killer). And to the haters that said this was over-priced ...seriously? Maybe it's time you got back to Taco Bell? read more

I'm really not one to offer a review based only on the experience with a restaurant's waitstaff... but unfortunately, Ofrenda really left me no choice. My friend and I walked into Ofrenda around 4:30PM last Sunday - in that weird time between brunch and the start of dinner service. The waiter who greeted us explained brunch service was over, and there was a limited happy hour menu for food. He had just given us menus for the happy hour when another man - I'm assuming the manager - came over. Without greeting us, he curtly asked if we had a reservation. Excuse me? Your restaurant is barely 1/3 full and it's nowhere near lunch or dinner. He then TOOK THE MENUS OUT OF OUR HANDS before we even had time to reply. I was so shocked that I simply turned on my heel and walked out. Horrible. I live around the corner and would have loved a new spot to satisfy my occasional craving for great Mexican, but this could be the best cuisine in the city and I wouldn't set foot inside again. read more

We came in for brunch on a Saturday. Not very crowded at all. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros,which consisted of three eggs on a thin tortilla with a thin layer of re-fried beans, covered in a tomato-y salsa. It wasn't bad, just not memorable. I actually haven't had huves racheros before, but this must have been the fanciest huevos rancheros I've ever seen. I was still hungry after eating it. Not too memorable enough for me to come back. read more

Ofrenda - Huevos Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I'm giving Ofrenda four stars for POTENTIAL. New restaurants always have their bumps - management may not have the same vision, staff isn't fully invested yet because the successes don't come as often/consistently, etc. But I shouldn't make an excuse. Sunday brunch today was a big bump - there was no front-of-house staff, so no drinks from the bar, and if you're a boozin a brunch kind of person, that's a downer. Thankfully, I didn't want booze, I just wanted brunch, and the brunch I had was AMAZING. My friends had the huevos divorciados (two thumbs up) and the cascabel benedict (two enthusiastic thumbs up). I had the baked eggs and asparagus - served in a shallow bowl with manchego cheese, Serrano ham, and a balsamic reduction with a small side of potatoes and greens. It was the best combination of flavors, textures, and colors I've seen at brunch for a very long time. The fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice was bursting with pulp - so incredible. So, the chef was the server and we couldn't/didn't have our every whim catered to (and that was OK), but we were still treated well, and had terrific food. There is amazing-sounding food on the dinner menu, and I want to go back and try it, but they do need to pull their act together if they want to succeed. The potential (and the food) is there - I can only hope they don't screw it up. read more

Ofrenda is upscale-ish Mexican that some will love and others will forget. I'm part of that second category. Things started out okay with a mostly empty restaurant on a Monday night in December. Our server was very attentive - until the place filled up and he was responsible for every table there. I can't blame the guy for being spread thin, but another server or two would have been helpful, especially as the minutes before our departing train ticked ever closer as we waited for our check. We started with glasses of red sangria which just weren't that tasty. The fruit in my glass was made up of primarily green, very tart, apples. They didn't add much to the drink other than some bitterness. Since we didn't want to spend a fortune, we decided to share a few appetizers. Guacamole was very nice, and the chips that came with went well with the shrimp carpaccio, which didn't come with any. The quesadilla, while basic, was probably my favorite of the four things we ordered. Taquitos were okay but when I hit a hunk of inedible chicken in one of mine, I was done. For some reason we decided to order dessert and coffee. We waited quite some time for the coffee and yet it arrived warm, not hot, and after the dessert. Said dessert was a skinny banana crepe I probably should have saved myself some calories on. Maybe it was an off night and we ordered the wrong stuff, but I won't be making a return trip. read more

Me and my friends were totally caught off guard by this place. Great reviews and high prices- we were expecting a lot more. The guacamole is pretty boring.The pork belly tacos were fine but the sauce was a little too sweet and the vegetable garnish didn't really compliment the meat. The carnitas enchiladas in a green sauce were so bland. Nothing I ate had even a hint of spiciness and was lacking in flavor. I had picked the place so I got a little flak for being responsible haha. My friends margarita was extremely salty, she actually had to send it back because it tasted like someone had upended a salt shaker into it. Bizarre. My sangria tasted like it was made with church wine, I didn't finish it. The place is small but popular, so it gets extremely crowded. We were being jostled by customers and staff alike during the meal, and the bathrooms are right on top of the kitchen, so you'll be in everyones way while you wait. If you leave a voicemail for a reservation be prepared to call every day in order to get a hold of someone, we never got a call back and almost weren't able to make it. On the plus side the staff there were super sweet and very patient and attentive with our large party. read more

I had one of the most ridiculous, disappointing and frustrating experiences at this place last night. Background: We made a reservation for 6:30 here on a Thursday night. We started as a group of 5 and had a friend join us at the end. We were all in a great mood and excited to see each other as we used to work together and were celebrating a belated birthday, acceptance to grad school and one-year anniversay. Complaint: Everything was fine at the beginning as we were sat immediately and our first drink order was taken quickly. AND THEN it started going bad. When my friend was finishing her second drink and tried to order another since happy hour was ending, we were told that we were not allowed to order another drink until we were done with our current ones because they have a two drink policy on the table. She did not have two drinks on the table. We were completely taken aback since the restaurant at this point was packed and in what circumstance is it not ok to order more drinks? Ofrenda, don't you want people to buy things at your restaurant? Food came and as we finished our meal the restaurant started emptying a bit and 5 tables opened up around us. We wanted to order another drink and the manager came over and suggested we order one of the expensive tequilas they have so we said why not and ordered. As soon as our drinks came, the server comes over and tells us that we need to leave soon and wrap up because they had a reservation coming. We were all so surprised because those 5 tables next us were available and the manager had just helped us order drinks. I should say that no it wasn't closing time and there was no line at the door. We felt rushed the entire time. I was a server at one point and I am still to this day both super conscious of my actions as a guest and understanding of the intricacies/stress that working in this industry can bring BUT how they treated us is not ok. I do not recommend anyone waste their time going to this place and I will make sure that everyone that I know in this city knows how terrible this place can be to its customers. Luckily, we are a positive group and still had fun and did not let the staff at this place ruin our happy night. This city has great Mexican places and restaurants in general. This is not one of them. read more

Mejor Ooooh. Mmmmmmmm. Geeeeee. Beatty goddess Cadence is here!!!!!!!!!! Best. Place. Ever. Beauty is eternal. Eternity is beauty. read more

Great happy hour: 4-7pm $6 strong margaritas, $4 beers, $7 for a good amount of *amazing* guac and chips (or other apps). The meat in my quesadilla was a little dry, but it was still pretty tasty. I would happily be a regular here. Also, the French fries look thick and amazing but dinner menu wasn't available while we were there...I think it starts at 5 but check before you go read more

Their drinks are really strong... Yes the margarita... 100% agave... And no one can beat $6 happy hour at that!! Their fish tacos are amazing and I don't even eat fish a lot... Igor was An amazing bartender!! read more

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For the price and the obvious crowd, I really expected better. When my friend and I arrived, the hostess asked if we had a reservation. When we responded no, she told us that the only spot available was in the back. The problem wasn't what she said, but how she said it - her tone came off as being annoyed, like "can't you see that I'm busy with people who ACTUALLY made reservations?!" Their happy hour specials, in my opinion, should be their regular prices. The guacamole was good, with tortilla chips that look like they were made in house. However, after I continued to eat it, all I could taste was heat (and I LOVE spicy food) and no flavor. For my entree (more like tapas) I ordered the fish tacos. Now I don't particularly like tilapia, but the jicama slaw and chile de arbol salsa sounded amazing. After receiving my order, I was disappointed. The tacos were small, I mean the lemon wedge on my plate looked bigger, lol. In terms of flavor, nothing really wowed me. The salsa, which was more of a sauce, was the best part of the dish. The fish lacked seasoning, and the jicama slaw did not have the crisp freshness that I was looking for. In other words, $8 for some over-hyped tacos. From what I noticed, the staff seems to give priority to those who are drinking. However, they are quick to refilling your drinking water. I would possibly consider coming here again, but only for drinks. read more

The guacamole is to die for! I've been to many places where they don't have good guacamole, but this place ranks in the top ten! The alcohol is cheap during happy hour. Get there early to take advantage of the deals read more

Ofrenda - It's a beautiful day, topped off with drinks and great people! - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

In my modest (but always correct) opinion, this is the most underrated Mexican restaurant in the city. In fact, I'm almost hesitant to write a five-star review on it because part of me wants to save this glorious lair of Mexican finesse all for myself. The food is incredible, and it's not your typical Mexican restaurant menu of generic tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc. Instead, Ofrenda presents a single-page offering of meticulously concocted dishes (example: Pavoneo tequila tiger shrimp and scallops seared with creamy yuca and green onion mash, topped with green and red pepper Pavoneo tequila and guajillo chile butter sauce). The portions are NOT disgustingly huge which, paired with the intimate, candlelit setting, gives Ofrenda the makings of a perfect date spot - it's the sort of place that is more likely to make you want to make a beeline for your apartment afterwards WITH your date, not WITHOUT them. As far as drinks are concerned, I'm not typically a fan of most restaurants' "Signature Cocktails" list because I find most of them to be too sweet and alcohol-challenged...but here, that is not the case. The Signature Cocktails, as well as the margaritas (which also come in cucumber, jalapeno, etc.), are absolutely delicious and, perhaps most importantly, they don't skimp on the alcohol. Ofrenda has a mind-bogglingly vast selection of tequila that covers the entire wall behind the bar (which - bonus - is also the backdrop for their notably sexy bartenders). Besides all these good things, Ofrenda checks every box on a list of the features I appreciate most in a restaurant. Outdoor seating - check. Brunch - check. Happy hour (even on weekends) - check! I mean, come on, am I dreaming? ...or am I just drunk? You decide. read more

There's only a few places where I've bought an online deal and thought - I would pay full price for this. Most of the time I think, "I'm glad I got a deal," because the server treats me like a second class citizen or it's just not that good. There are even fewer places that I'd want to visit again, and Ofrenda makes that list. I purchased a voucher on Gilt City months ago, thinking that it would be a fun place for the fiancee and I to go before exploring our new city. Well, too many full weekends meant that we hadn't gone and the deadline was looming. So, a girlfriend and I went for brunch this saturday instead. I arrived early for our reservation and was warmly welcomed. I ordered the smoky jalapeno margarita which was super yummy. When my friend arrived, we were seated by the window and given plenty of time to order drinks and then food. I had the chilaquiles and she had the huevos y chorizo. Both meals were yummy. We also enjoyed 2 more rounds of drinks, and were offered the dinner menu to have a wider range of options. I had 2 of the hibiscus paloma - which was refreshing but subtly spicy and smoky. My friend had something cute and fizzy and a paloma. She enjoyed both. Normally, I wouldn't have 3 margaritas at brunch, but our super friendly waiter gave us the last round on the house. Yay! Since the fiancee didn't get to enjoy how awesome this place is, I'll be back, soon, without the deal. And it will be on my list of casual, good places to have brunch. read more

I have been dying to try Ofrenda for some time and finally made it in last night. My husband and I were greeted with the biggest smile from the hostess Christina and at that moment I knew we were in for something special. The drink menu is filled with interesting choices. The best we tried were the smoky jalapeno margarita and tequila old fashioned. SO DELICIOUS. We ordered the guacamole and ceviche which were both perfect. I rarely order guacamole out anymore because it is usually so basic. This was anything but basic. Must order. For dinner we both had the shrimp enchiladas. The shrimp were large and perfectly cooked. Desert was this creamy cake that I think had cheese in it. HOLY GOD. SO GOOD. Ofrenda is small but well set up and they stick to their reservations which I always find very important. The management here clearly knows what they are doing as the staff was perfectly orchestrated and we felt well taken care of. They were all extremely friendly and knew the new menu well and offered great suggestions. Ofrenda is as good as it gets when you want upscale Mexican food and drinks without breaking the bank. Christina's smile and care is enough to get me back in there. read more

Solid food -- even more solid cocktails/drinks -- specifically, the rather innovative selection of margaritas. I'm a fan of the cucumber and the mango. Everyone in our party enjoyed their dish. Their serving sizes are substantial. One of us ordered the scallops which may not have been as large as the other (chicken and beef dishes), but each agreed that their seasoning was great! The guac was our favorite app of the 4 we tried. read more

I don't write many reviews on Yelp but I felt compelled to after receiving very bad service at Ofrenda on Friday night. We had a reservation at 8PM for a party of 6. The table was not ready until about 8:15 or so and when we were seated, we were asked by the hostess "if it was OK if we leave in two hours" because another party was going to be seated at our table at that time. We thought it was a little weird for her to ask, but thought 2 hrs was plenty of time to eat, so we agreed. Then she came back while we were eating our appetizers and said she misspoke, and actually the next party's reservation was in ***45 minutes****, not 2 hours (!). Why did the hostess book a reservation at 8PM when she knew that there was another reservation at 9PM that was going to bump us off? Furthermore, she was not very apologetic and kept coming over and giving us a "countdown" of when we would have to leave. At 9PM she came over and said "can you leave now, I have to clean the table." We were still finishing up our drinks but she rushed us off. if she was super apologetic and offered to comp our drinks and/or appetizers, it all probably would have been fine, but she never offered. It was only when we asked if we could get a round of drinks free, that she then offered a round of tequila for free. I understand that Saturday nights get busy and mistakes with overbooking happen, but our party would have appreciated a bit more empathy and free appetizers and/or drinks to make up for it. read more

Favorite Mexican restaurant in New York, perfect for a date or a small group of friends. The food here is authentic (are you tired of those menus that go: "tacos - chicken, fish, pork, beef; enchiladas - chicken, fish, pork, beef, etc"? because I am), and consistently delicious. Not to be missed: the guacamole with a hint of spicy, the elote (aka corn on the cob), the tacos (the mushroom and shrimp are both amazing), the enchiladas de carnitas, and the pollo en mole. Drinks here are excellent as well. Inventive, fresh ingredients and made with care. A must try for anyone who loves authentic Mexican food. read more

Ofrenda is a small gem in the West Village. With a succulent menu and wonderful staff, I would definitely recommend it. The rustic decor and the slight mexican references, such as "las carabelas del día de los muertos", provides a intimate yet lounge like ambience. What can I say about the margaritas??? Incredible! Its the perfect fusion of lime juice and tequila. If you want to take your friends to Ofrenda, just remember to do a reservation ahead of time since it can get quite crowded. But, you can always trust that a place that is full definitely is worth while and Ofrenda does not disappoint! read more

This place is cute and chill! And the drinks are bomb. Roy is the most attentive bartender I've ever met. The food is good but the margaritas are everything. Good for groups or just a drink at the bar. I totally recommend! read more

Went here for my husband's birthday dinner. We ordered three appetizers to split: the guacamole came out quickly ... almost too quickly. I personally enjoy the experience of having guacamole made table-side, but when it's not, I at the very least hope that it was just made. This guacamole lacked flavor and tasted like it was purchased at a grocery store. The Queso al horn was delicious: give me cheese and I am a happy, happy woman. The special ceviche appetizer was also really good. I ordered the chicken mole. The mole sauce was very flavorful, but the chicken had nerves in it, which I HATE, but can't really blame the restaurant for. Brian ordered the enchilada. It was decent but nothing to write home about. We were super excited about the tres leeches donut, which was served with ice cream and drizzled with vanilla sauce. It was ok, but ultimately tasted like Krispy Kreme. We did feel extremely rushed, as we watched the table next to us being told that other people were waiting to be seated and we, ourselves, received all three courses , and the check, very quickly. Final Analysis: Was it good? Sure. Have I had better? Absolutely. Am I inclined to return? Not so much. With so many other fantastic Mexican restaurants in the city that I have and have not sampled, why settle for just good? read more

I want to give Ofrenda more stars, I really do - it's a new restaurant, the owner seems really nice and very excited about his opening but the food was just not good. The space is nice, but nothing amazing and the music was just too loud - now I know what it will be like to go to dinner when I'm 85 years old and can't hear what anyone is saying. Wine selection - pretty good. Chips and salsa - chips were fine, salsa was very tasty. Service - the person who waited on us was very nice and even brought out some really great tequila at the end of the night. Food - this is where I really wish I could write something more positive. The menu sounds great and I had trouble deciding between the chicken, the burger (strange at a Mexican restaurant yes, but it looked really yummy) and the tuna. I settled on the tuna because it seemed like the most interesting option. Bad choice. The rice was overcooked, dry, crunchy and flavorless, the tuna was completely overcooked (though the sauce was good and I was thankful it was there so I could dip everything in it) and the spinach was fine (just sauteed nothing too exciting). It's the kind of food you would get at some run of the mill suburban restaurant. I really hope things improve at Ofrenda.... read more

The Happy Hour is wonderful. 7 days/ week. My husband and I went on a Saturday afternoon at 4:30pm before a large crowd came. We had delicious house margaritas on the rocks (very strong!) The guacamole is great - not amazing. It has lots of peppers in it which isn't my style. But I love the home-made tortilla chips. The BEST is the Fish tacos - hands down best fish taco I've ever had from Los Angeles to NYC. I would definitely go back for another fun happy hour and delicious tacos! Also- the service was good too! read more

I've been to Ofrenda twice, and I've had two excellent experiences. The food is inventive and excellent, far more sophisticated than just tacos and burritos. Take for instance, the shrimp enchiladas, which are delicious. I also recommend the lamb dish, the scallops, and the plantains, which are served with cheese. There is also a cocktail list with a host of unique drinks, many of them variations on the margarita. The service is excellent and friendly. My friend asked for an irish coffee, and the bartender actually took the time to make fresh whipped cream for her drink. Overall, an excellent new restaurant. read more

Finding a delicious Mexican restaurant in the city has proven to be a challenging task. After reading all of the fantastic reviews and interesting menu options for Ofrenda, I was dying to give it a shot. I was thrilled to see a Gilt City deal for the hot spot and purchased it immediately. Well, I finally made it to the restaurant last night, but was sadly a bit disappointed. Upon our arrival, the hostess told us that since we were early for our reservation, we would need to wait about 10 minutes until our table was ready. This was not ideal, since we were starving, but luckily we really were seated in just 10 minutes. However, the restaurant was rather tiny, and the tables were crammed up against one another. Our small, square table was in such an awkward position that we were instructed to shift it around to make room for the waitstaff to get by. Also, the place-settings were displayed next to each other versus across from each other, as that was the only suitable option. Between that and the heater on maximum blast, the space was rather stuffy and constricted. Our waiter approached us rather promptly and was extremely friendly, even after I mentioned that we would be using the Gilt deal. He explained that it included 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 1 shared side, and 2 cocktails. When I inquired if we were limited to a set list, he cheerfully declared that we had our pick of everything on the menu, even for our cocktail choices. This was a welcome turn of events, as vast options are usually not offered when using coupons. My bright pink Mexican Lady concoction included jalapeno tequila, mezcal, prickly pear, lime juice, and agave syrup. It certainly was sweet, but the tequila packed a smokey kick that balanced it out. I think that might just have been one of my favorite cocktails ever. My boyfriend's Flor & Luna contained some of my preferred beverage components like vodka, St Germain, blackberry puree, mint, and lemon juice, but had a very odd taste. It was sweet, but something tasted off...Perhaps there was too much lemon juice? For our appetizers, we decided to share the Tortilla Chips and Guacamole, as well as their Seafood Stew. A few moments after placing our order, the waiter delivered the sad news that they were out of the stew. We decided to go with the Quesadilla instead and were also informed that our next round of beverages was on the house. What a fabulous gesture, especially with the rather steep beverage prices! The food arrived in a timely manner and was elegantly presented. The chips were crisp and mildly salted, though pretty heavily fried. The guacamole was light and full of fresh avocado chunks. However, it was also stuffed with onions but would have benefited from some salt and pepper. The quesadilla possessed a lot of great flavor with its topping of "Mexican cream", but it was served at room temperature and tasted as if it had just been nuked in the microwave. My Halibut entree was also less than stellar. While the fish had a perfectly crisp top layer, the filet itself was rather over-cooked and completely flavorless. It was served over a puree duo made from rutabagas and I believe squash. These were both very tasty. The plate also included some delicious roasted cauliflower, but a terrible brussel sprouts slaw. It was an unique mix of components that did not really work together. My companion's steak, however, was very flavorful and perfectly grilled, even though the waiter had failed to inquire about a temperature preference. The meat was accompanied by a large chayote stuffed with cheese, fingerling potatoes, and a charred tomatillo salsa. Including both chayote and potatoes made the entree too starchy for my liking, but the potatoes were delicious. We also ordered the Fried Plantain side dish. The sweet plantains were thankfully not greasy and were served over thin slices of milky queso fresco and drizzled with a bland cream. They were pretty decent. Lastly, for our complimentary cocktails, I wound up reordering the Mexican Lady, but my boyfriend switched it up with a blend of tequila, cucumber, and a house spice mix. It was refreshing, tart, and fiery; he definitely preferred it over the Flor y Luna. Ofrenda did not fulfill my dream for Mexican decadence, but it was a decent experience. We agreed that it was a place we would return to, but not go out of our way to visit. The search continues! read more

Ofrenda has a really solid happy hour and one of the best Mexican brunches I've had in the city! It's a little pricey but margaritas are $6 during happy hour and beers are $4. The margaritas are very strong and high quality. I ordered nachos during happy hour once and those were delicious and around $7. Last weekend I had the pleasure of discovering their brunch! Almost every place I called in was booked and unable to accommodate my last minute brunch plans but Ofrenda had plenty of space. The service was great and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the chilaquiles and they were really fantastic. The portions were quite large, everyone I was brunching with had a difficult time finishing all the food! I had the sangria to drink which was both delicious and a very pretty, well-made drink. My friends ordered the hibiscus mimosas and liked those as well. The space is very nice-- plenty of tables, nicely decorated, and everything is clean. The staff were all great and I love the atmosphere here. During the summer, they open the large front windows and place tables almost outside. The only downside is that the brunch drinks are pretty pricey. There are no brunch drink discounts and no all-you-can-drink specials. Drinks on the brunch menu seemed to vary from $8-$11 so we only bought one each. The food was amazing but I would have liked to have a few more brunch cocktails without spending so much. It's a good choice if you want to splurge and don't want a brunch place that's super crowded! read more

My boyfriend and I live nearby and decided to try Ofrenda late on a Saturday morning. We had a great meal and friendly service. Also the presentation of the food was very nice. It was not busy while we were there and as we walked out I noticed that some other places in the area had talking heads in their windows. Go to Ofrenda! You will enjoy it! We plan to go back to enjoy a drink at the bar sometime soon. As a note, they do except credit cards. There is a note below that suggested otherwise. read more