I had been doing banking errands most of the morning today, and I was hungry, and craving good…read moreauthentic Mexican food...specifically birria tacos. A quick internet search led me to this tiny little takeaway window. There were a few people waiting around for their orders, but the service was quick, and super friendly. The birria was amazing, super tender, perfect seasoning and came with two sauces for dipping. Unbelievably flavourful, and an impressive serving size. Great value for the money. Truly authentic Mexican street food. I'll be back.

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

We tried the pollo asado, adobada, and a carne asada quesadilla, all served on corn tortillas…read more Everything was incredibly delicious and packed with flavor, especially the adobada--it had such a unique and interesting taste and was definitely our favorite. Highly recommended! And don't be discouraged if you see a long line. It may look intimidating, but it moves really quickly, so it's absolutely worth waiting!

Coming from LA, I had to see what the taco scene was like in New York, so I stopped by Los Tacos…read moreNo. 1. First thing I noticed--the prices. There's definitely a big difference between what you pay for tacos in NYC versus LA. Back home, you can get some really good tacos for a lot cheaper. As far as the tacos themselves, they were okay. Not bad at all, but being from LA, I'm used to tacos having a little more flavor and seasoning. I felt like these needed just a little something extra to really hit. I will give them credit though--the salsa bar was pretty good, and the inside was really nice. It's a cool spot and definitely worth checking out if you're in New York and craving tacos. Overall, solid experience, but when it comes to tacos... I'm still giving LA the win.

Went there yesterday with my girlfriends and had a blast!! KUDOS to our waiter, Cesar B., he…read moretreated us like queens!! Suzi, the bartender was great too! Looking forward to going back!!

I came here with my best friends and Cesar B. Was an amazing server. Great customer service and…read morevery accommodating to our needs. Thank you so much for being so kind Cesar B.!

I stopped in here while visiting NYC for a couple days with my 11yo. It was a great spot for happy…read morehour (frozen margs)!! The birria tacos were really good (or so my son said) but sadly the taquitos were terrible. They literally just had unseasoned shredded chicken (but serves me right for ordering something so basic). The salsa also tasted more like tomato paste than actual salsa. But again, the goal for this stop was a frozen marg(s) and that mission was accomplished and then were good . The atmosphere was also fun and lively and our server was attentive and never tried to push us out the door despite sitting there for a while!

Unfortunately, this place had little to offer. The staff seemed uninterested--either they didn't…read morewant to serve customers, didn't want to be there, or both. The energy was flat, and that lack of enthusiasm carried right into the food. The menu needs a complete overhaul. I'm not sure if it's trying to be "different," but the taco options were unappealing just from reading the descriptions. I managed to choose the two best-sounding items I could find, and honestly, they were so bland I don't even remember what they were. The setup and decor were basic. This spot could be a fun hangout, but it would take a better menu and staff who actually seem to care. It feels like just another restaurant that's lost sight of creating an actual experience for guests. The lack of vibe is obvious--if you don't want customers, just say so. I'm giving 2 stars out of respect for the fact that people have to work for a living.

This is a spectacular find on NYC. A charming place with five star food…read more Pulpo asada Drunken mussels Several ceviche Lomo saltada Every dish was distinctive s And delicious Service was friendly and warm.

Came in on a Tuesday around 1pm, there was no one there. My friend and I were the only ones in the…read morerestaurant (we made reservations just in case). The decoration of this restaurant is gorgeous. It's so colorful and everywhere you looked was a photo opportunity. We ordered from the lunch special which was the way to go. There was a variety of plates to choose from. For starters, we got guacamole and esquites. Both really good. Once it got to our mains, it took a while and considering we were the only ones in the restaurant it was a long wait. For the mains, we both got chicken flautas which came with a side of rice and beans. The flautas were crispy and crunchy. The rice had big chunks of carrots which I didn't like but my friend enjoyed. The beans were also very delicious. I loved the aesthetics of the restaurant and def will be coming back to choose from their main menu. Everything looked delicious!!

Can't say enough good things about Summer -- genuinely one of the sweetest bartenders we've come…read moreacross on a trip. My friends and I were visiting from out of town and she took such good care of us all night: checked in without hovering, remembered our orders, and made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Great service across the board, and a great spot to catch a game too. On top of that, she gave us a list of spots to check out around the city that ended up being the best part of the trip -- way better than anything we'd found online. If you're visiting, ask for Summer. She made the whole trip better!!

This place is great for cheap drinks! Summer was awesome and very attentive. Would definitely…read morerecommend for a fun night at bingo.

stumbled upon this food van as I was going to go to one of my standbys for tacos on third avenue…read more you might know what it is. starts with a p... ordered a hefty burrito al pastor. good bang for the buck as it was $7. not that much meat though and it was touch too spicy which was a little unexpected for a burrito. tacos american style are $3 each. but I just like any place that serves al pastor. give 'em a try.

Surprisingly happy with the happy hour we just had here. We sat at the bar and the server didn't…read moreseem too friendly, and I hate when they do this but they refuse to give you the happy hour menu while at the bar, during happy hour. After asking for it we ordered a pitcher of sangria and a few apps. The sangria was very small for the $24. We got the nachos with chicken, wings with the chipotle sauce and shrimp diablo. The nachos were not your typical plate, but my wife was thru were delicious, you just have to "deconstruct" the presentation. The wings were so much better than I thought. The meat fell right off the bone and they had so much flavor the shrimp were also delicious.

Our server looked like the long lost son of a very recognizable actor which everyone enjoyed once…read morethe comment was made. Decent size Mexican restaurant with some seating in the front and a handful of tables in the back dining room. We started with chips and guac. The guac is large so I understand the price. It was very good. No complaints. The chips could have used more salt though which is always a concern. You'd think Mexican spots would have a tortilla chip down by now. I ordered a steak quesadilla. The steak was tender and had pretty good flavor. I just wish there was more. Especially considering the price. Certainly not a bad quesadilla but the value wasn't quite there. Still, a fine option if you want Mexican food and you are in the area. I'd say the 3.5 rating is pretty spot on.