I ordered the burrito, which was alright, but the real standout was the guacamole. The service was friendly and efficient, and the margaritas were very strong in the best way possible. They easily stole the show and elevated the whole meal. The restaurant itself is small but very clean, with a relaxed Hell's Kitchen vibe that feels comfortable and inviting. A great spot for drinks and a casual bite. read more

‘ritas - Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was ok, small portions. Drinks are strong. Ambiance was great vibes were good, the music was excellent but the service was 1 star... every drink we ordered lasted 20 minutes. The waiters are constantly hanging out with people off the street saying hi to their friends on the sidewalk and you wait the longest time for a drink or to order food. Go somewhere else. read more

‘ritas - Drinks were strong - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

It's not fancy, but the neighborhood needed a spot like this. Affordable frozen margs, great nachos (seriously with Brussels sprouts. Yep. Try them). The frosé is pretty much another marg (it has tequila as well). Don't have two and stand up quickly! This is a great spot to spend some time before or after theater in Hell's Kitchen. read more

‘ritas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Every time I come here the staff is so friendly and fun! Always a really good vibe, with great music playing. The food is tasty, but a tad pricey. I normally come for margaritas or happy hour. read more

Hey, Yelp community!! Are you hankering for a taco or margarita? If so, then check out this no nonsense taco joint in Hells Kitchen. They have what you are looking for--yummy, simple Mexican food and tasty drinks. They even have a great happy hour where the price is right on tasty snacks and yummy margaritas. Things to try include the nachos and all of the flavors of tacos. And, if you're a beef eater, please check out the short rib taco. It's spectacular. You also can't go wrong with any of the margaritas. They are made with fresh lime (never a mix), and they are strong! Although 'ritas has plenty of seating in the dining area, I like to sit at the bar when I go there. The bartenders are nice and fun and help make the overall experience even more enjoyable! read more

‘ritas - Margaritas on HAPPY HOUR special - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Once again bestie and I snagged some Broadway tickets (Back to the Future). It has become a tradition that we grab some grub from a spot "new to us" prior to the show. So as per usual we parked and walked in the direction of the theatre. We stumbled upon 'ritas simply because the skull mural outside caught bestie's eye. As we entered we notice the February HH specials and that sealed the deal. The atmosphere is intimate yet comfortable as far as seating with all high-tops. Daniel fretted us and directed us to a table. We knew we were going for the HH margs and tacos and some guac, just for a balanced meal. Lol. I went with fish tacos and pineapple-ginger margarita. The pineapple-ginger was refreshing with a little hint of spice from the ginger. Tacos were ok but the guacamole, by far stole the show. We decided that guac alone may force us to re-write the tradition of show night and run back to 'ritas for a repeat. Just a note: The margaritas are $2 add'l for flavors. read more

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This review is for the Rita's/Hell's Kitchen combo with B side. Was strolling by and saw the sign advertising a daily happy hour with $16 pastas and $10 sliders so decided to check it out. We were greeted by the loveliest, most accommodating woman who let us sit outside and order from the Italian side of the menu even though I think the seating is for the Mexican restaurant. She even brought out a free refill of my mom's Coke. All of the other staff was fantastic as well. My chicken Parm sliders hit the spot and my mom really enjoyed her spaghetti dish. Definitely a rec for service alone. Wheelchair access details: barrier free entry, there are low top tables at the back of the restaurant and the outdoor sidewalk seating is accessible as well. read more

'Ritas is the latest addition to the Mexican restaurant scene in Hell's Kitchen. It's interesting to see how much the neighborhood has changed over the years - what used to be known as 'Little Bangkok' is now dominated by Mexican eateries. We enjoy dropping by Ritas for a refreshing frozen margarita or two and some salsa mesa as a pre-dinner treat. The place is always buzzing with activity whenever we visit, and it's not hard to see why. With reasonable prices and excellent customer service, it's no wonder that Ritas has become a favorite among locals. read more

‘ritas - Frozen Margaritas and Salsa mesa - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great little Mexican spot in Hell's Kitchen. We came around 4:30pm and were the only people there for a little while (they do not have happy hour deals, apparently). The menu is very limited but there are still options for a variety of tastes. I was surprised how easy it was to find some dairy-free options as well. Our serve was Justin and he was excellent. The food came out quickly, albeit not very hot. There is a bathroom but it did not have paper towels or a hand dryer which was odd. The prices are on the higher side. The chips and guac ($12) was a very good side portion and the chips were extremely salty which went great with the creamy guacamole. However it was $12 for two small chicken tacos. The Frosé margarita ($15) was great and really refreshing on a hot day. It's fruity and has aperol in it. read more

‘ritas - Frosé and Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

The beau and I stopped on a whim looking for a good happy hour. When we arrived, the place was quiet, but it quickly filled up with local patrons. The margaritas were pretty good and it was the first time I've seen them on tap anywhere. We had multiple rounds of tacos since they were 2/$5. We tried the shrimp, the fish, and the sloppy Joses (comes with hard shells). They were small, about 2 biters, and tasty. I especially enjoyed the hard taco shell for a change. We had a fun time but with the amount of Mexican places in Hells Kitchen, this one doesn't stand out for any particular reason. read more

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Highly recommend for really good margaritas and tacos. The margaritas were not really sweet which was nice and there are plenty of flavors to choose from. The tacos were great as well. They have an option to get 3 tacos and you can pick and choose which 3 you want from the menu. Reasonable prices as well and quick service! read more

‘ritas - Taco Trio - Sloppy Jose, Steak and Red Snapper - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

great tacos and nachos. would give 5 stars if happy hour made me happy. service is "ok" .. too much sour mix in margs

Met up with some friends for happy hour at this cool Hell's Kitchen Mexican spot. They had just opened at 4 but were happy to seat and serve us. There are a lot of places along 8th Ave to get margaritas, and 'Rita's were very good. They offer lots of flavor options. The classic and the mango were both delicious, not too sweet as flavored margs can often be. Happy Hour prices were good, probably average for the area. (I think it was $10/Margs, $7 drafts, and 3 tacos for $10, as well as plenty of other options.) I would definitely come back, especially at happy hour. read more

Came here during the Halloween parade they were packed outside but had some seats inside, inside was beautiful and huge. The Staff was so nice and friendly and everyone was dressed up. We took a picture with the waitress who was just the sweetest lady ever. The food was also very tasty and fairly priced for the proportions. We split tacos and Chicken Quesadilla. We had a few drinks and decided to finish the night at the bar having shots. read more

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Window seating great for people watching only to match their tasty Margarita's. Went for drinks after the theatre and Lincoln, the bartender was very friendly. It was a great way to top off a special night. Would definitely recommend this neighborhood restaurant and look forward to returning. read more

‘ritas - Margaritas and shots at the window - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Owned by local restaurant and bar gurus that also run mainstays El Centro, Hell's Kitchen, B Side, and the former Therapy, Barrage, B Squared, and Vynl, 'ritas has made a name for itself in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. (though, post-Covid, I hope all the closed bars and restaurants will be able to reopen in some form!) Unfortunately, they have closed for the winter months due to Covid and the closure of indoor dining along with the challenges of dining outdoors. However, they do anticipate coming back in the Spring! That said, the service and food at 'ritas has made it a local go-to since they've opened. The tacos are fantastic (I always lean towards the shrimp and fish), as are the margaritas and cocktails (you can never go wrong with a tequila cocktail). Recently, 'ritas has combined menus with Hell's Kitchen and B Side, and has brought in Hell's Kitchen's amazing fajitas. But, as a downside, they've eliminated the rice and beans that normally come with them, for now. I hope they're able to reopen soon. As they evolve post-reopening and eventually post-Covid, I'll try to provide an updated review. read more

Good tacos, horrible service. Though I was on a Friday night and it was crowdy they had just one and a half waiter. The guy just put my tacos and chips on a table and gone. No cutlery no napkins nothing. Better serving and will be 4or5 read more

I went there on Friday night to grab a quick bite before a show. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very nice and attentive. I liked the overall vibe of the place. The bartender made me a tequila mocktail and it was delicious as were the tacos. I am happy I stopped by. I would definitely go there again if I found myself in that area. read more

This place has happy hour from 4-6. I came here right as happy hour was ending but was able to order a margarita. I got a classic margarita on the rocks. The margarita was pretty good. We also got chips with salsa and guacamole. The guacamole was pretty watery and didn't have too much flavor. The salsa was decent though. read more

Before heading to see a Broadway show, my girlfriend and I stopped here for some food. We were in the mood for some Mexican food, and this place looked great. Plus it was only a few blocks away from where we needed to be. We arrived at a good time, as we were able to get seated right away. Although this place had a good drink menu selection, we decided not to try any drinks. Just soda and water. We did order the steak nachos and chicken quesadilla, and split both. The food was awesome. The steak nachos were loaded with steak pieces and many toppings. The chicken quesadilla was very good too. They used good shredded chicken inside the quesadilla and it worked well. Overall, this was the perfect place to stop for quick Mexican food. Service was excellent too. We enjoyed our experience here. read more

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Absolutely love coming here for happy hour and tacos super cheap!!! frozé is my go to drink and the two tacos for $5 during happy hour taste amazing !!! Would definitely recommend you come here with friends as well read more

Came to 'Ritas Cinco De Mayo weekend prior to their opening and was very happy with the experience! My husband and I live in Hell's Kitchen and stopped by Ritas to ring in the holiday weekend. The service was excellent and the drinks were exceptional! We both had the frozen margarita and shared the Guacamole and chips - the guacamole is great! Please keep the guac recipe just as it is! The menu was limited due to the fact that the restaurant has not officially opened yet, but I am definitely excited to come back and try additional menu items. Definitely glad we stopped by and I look forward to coming back after the May 14 to try more items. Welcome to the neighborhood Ritas and keep up the great work:) read more

‘ritas - Frozen Margarita! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Why have I not been here before? Super cute and comfortable atmosphere inside, with great service, really good food and amazing cocktails. Sat at the bar with a friend and we could not have been happier with the service provided, our drinks, our food and our overall experience. When ordering, you get the best of a few different restaurants on the same corner as they are all connected. Italian and Mexican in one meal? YES! EVERYTIME!! read more

‘ritas - Steak Quesadilla and Oxtail Lasagna - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

In a nutshell: A nice Mexican stop, right across Arriba Arriba, for a "quick" margaritas and botanas before or after your final destination. THE GOOD Any restaurant right on 9th avenue has the advantage of enjoying hot views weather permitting or when facing the windows if indoors. There is always a crowd here of regulars because of the familiarity the waiters treat the patrons. This is a place where you stop to get some tacos with flavored margaritas to get you jump-started, because they do not have a full menu you'll likely have complete or finish a meal somewhere else. You don't come here for the gastronomy, you come here for deliciously flavored margaritas and as usual, unless you are on a limited budget, have it done with top-shelf tequila so you can appreciate the flavors even more plus no hangover the next day. The passion fruit and mango Tajin are the best, for the other flavors fell short, or perhaps it needed more of the pulp or whatever they use to add the flavors to the margaritas. For Vegans, the veggie fajitas are your choice after guacamole if you came here to snack, they're sizzling hot and fresh. THE BAD Overall, is an adequate level of service, which is of course not reflecting on my last visit but the combined average of the many times I've eaten here. There is one particular waiter that is ALL SMILES, with black hair and beard, who's friendliness is a standout. For whatever reason, he is now a bartender so in order to get service from here one must sit at the bar. In the same way, he is the highlight, there is another waiter whose severe face and tone, are not someone I would hire to interact with people. It is curious that when he takes my order things are very cut and dry to the chase, then I would have to attempt to grab his attention to get my water refilled, get more chips, or whatever.... However, he is all smiles and chatty on tables of white men who he might or not know but, it is obvious in the contrast of demeanor. Not surprisingly, the tables where the clients he prefers never seem to be missing anything, either drinks or food. If you order chips and guacamole from a restaurant you expect at least the chips to be warm if not hot. Then, given a tiny amount of chips versus a gargantuan bowl of guacamole and sauce on the side, like do they expect us to scoop it like ice cream and shove it down? So, why do they act offended when you tell them the chips are cold or, you have to wait an hour for another round of chips but also be given a snarl like being bothered by asking for more chips I shouldn't have to ask in the first place if the kitchen would supply the correct ration of dips and chips, am I wrong? read more

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Stopped by here to get a margarita to go and ordered a frozen patron margarita. It's rare that I get a really bad frozen margarita from anywhere and you would think that a spot named Rita would possibly be top notch....not so much. Not only was a not impressed, I damn near threw out my drink. It tasted like really bad bottom shelf liquor and no flavoring at all. I wanna try to give them the benefit of the doubt cause the area was crowded (when it probably shouldn't had been) with people frolicking after getting drinks from there and other restaurants in the area, but that was not a good first impression of a new spot to get a drink. I'll see if I'll give 'Rita's another shot one day... read more

Strong margaritas. chips and guac is usually delicious but rarely memorable, but their chips with guac and salsa was memorably delicious

Jodie and Micheal were incredible. Vibes were off the charts. Drinks were strong and pooping. My friends helped too. Love this place!! Bb read more

‘ritas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great happy hour spot! Great deals! The margs were tasty and not too sweet! Service was great! We got the nachos and the guac and loved it! The nachos came with these amazing mushrooms! Highly recommend! read more

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'Ritas used to be our go-to spot in Hell's Kitchen for no frills Mexican food, but they seemed to have changed some of the recipes recently. Enchiladas came out slathered in a mole-wanna-be sauce instead of the usual salsa verde. No seasoning, acid, or spice - very one note. One waiter was serving the entire restaurant on a busy Thursday night. Be careful: the frose' will knock you on your ass. read more

This is my neighborhood go to! It's the perfect place to sit outside have a Marg or two, and split some chicken nachos. They have a really nice indoor seating area, but I prefer the people watching from the tables outside. I'd recommend the regular marg on the rocs. There tacos are also really good as well. This place is cheap, and the food is good. The service is also super friendly, and so is the clientele! Definitely stop in for happy hour soon! read more

They give you a free chips and salsa order, but you have to ask for it! I go here once a week for their frozen margaritas. They're solid. Nothing special, but that's not a bad thing when you just want to have a no frills night. The atmosphere is more chill in comparison to their sister restaurant, Hell's Kitchen, next door. I prefer it because I can always get a good seat! I think the staff is friendly and leaves you alone (I like that combo). If management is reading this...please bring your Lychee flavored margs from next door to this location! read more

‘ritas - the Frosè - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Great food, great drinks, great service! My friends and I were here for hours having dinner and drinks. Margaritas are delicious- we ate guacamole, chips, salsa, Brussels sprouts tacos, and the special corn and potato quesadilla. Amazing experience! Will be back! read more

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Good Vibes! I recommend if you want a small place with good food. Great chips. The quesadilla was really good. read more

'ritas is the best place for margaritas, tacos, and chips with salsa/guacamole. The drinks are flavorful and pack a lunch. The food is ah-mah-zing! The staff is incredibly friendly making you feel at home. The menu and kitchen are very accommodating when it comes to food allergies. If I could give this place 100 stars, I would! You will not regret a trip to 'ritas! read more

Stopped in for a quick appetizer and drink and this place was PERFECT! Loved their Frosè! Steak nachos were delicious! Great food/drinks, great service and great atmosphere! read more

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Rita's has a lovely ambiance, friendly staff and good drinks. I discovered them recently after they opened up but I think it will be my to go place before dinners. We went for happy hour 4-6pm and had $8 margaritas. Spicy cucumber is very spicy. Freeze is a bit too sweet. I liked the passion fruit marg on the rocks. read more

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Meal #4 in the City: As far as mexican restaurant go, 'ritas is 5 Star. Being from Arizona, we are very picky about our mexican food and ritas passed the test. Chips looked house made, salsa had a decent kick to it and the tacos and Guac were great. Restaurant can get pretty noisy, but what place in NYC doesnt? read more

‘ritas - Great ambiance and artwork. The mural outside is awesome - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

After a tough travel day to NYC...I needed a good marg. This spot offered an exceptional house margarita and chips & salsa. Happy hour, $8 margs (usually $12), lasts til 7pm and we made it right before cutoff. The food is flavorful but limited in options. There are not sides and definitely not an extensive offering like a traditional Mexican restaurant. We sat at the bar. The setting is somewhat intimate and the service was personable. This place is worth a stop in for a drink. Cheers! read more

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all of the staff was *wonderful*, and me and my friends would have stayed longer and ordered more, but it is Way too hot! probably won't return until the A/C is working again... read more

Went for happy hour on a Saturday. The margs are $9. Got tacos and guac. Good is good! Music is loud and fun! Glad it's in my neighborhood