My husband and I had such an incredible experience at Sentir that we ended up going back the very next day... and honestly, I'd do it again tomorrow if we didn't have to head back to NJ! Sentir is 100% vegan, and I would confidently bring even my carnivore friends here without hesitation. If nobody told you it was vegan, you'd simply think you were eating some of the most creative, flavorful Mexican food you've ever had. It's that good. From the moment you walk through the doors, you can tell this isn't just another restaurant. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and inviting without feeling pretentious. Every member of the staff was incredibly kind (thanks Camila who served us both days!), knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to talk about the menu and the other restaurants in the group. Their passion for what they do shines through in every interaction. The food completely exceeded every expectation we had. Every dish was beautifully presented, packed with bold flavors, and unlike anything we've had before. We found ourselves talking about every bite and immediately discussing what we'd come back to try... which ended up being less than 24 hours later. We were so excited by the food on our first visit that we completely forgot to take pictures! (It became a complete afterthought because we had already scarfed everything down. ) Thankfully, we redeemed ourselves on day two! The cocktails also deserve their own standing ovation. They're creative, beautifully crafted, and every bit as memorable as the food. If you're looking for a restaurant where every detail has clearly been thoughtfully considered from the atmosphere and service to the food and drinks, Sentir absolutely delivers. We travel to NYC often and almost never eat at the same restaurant twice because there are so many amazing places to try. The fact that we chose to come back the very next day says everything you need to know. Sentir has officially earned a permanent spot on our "must visit" list every time we're in that part of the city. What We Ate (and absolutely LOVED): Sentir Guac - Easily one of the freshest and most flavorful guacamoles we've ever had. It was served with chips and a deep fried tofu that was reminiscent of a "chicken skin" or something along those lines. I've never tried anything like it and it was good and unique! Carne Asada Tacos - Perfectly seasoned with amazing texture and incredible flavor. Al Pastor Chicken Tacos - Sweet, savory, smoky, and absolutely delicious. Cream of Corn - I wasn't expecting a bowl of corn to stand out the way it did. It was warm, comforting and cheesy. I just wish it came with something to dip with. Unfortunately too much was dripping through the fork and I wanted to savor it all! Chile Rellenos - Beautifully prepared with layers of flavor in every bite. It was cooked to perfection and melted in your mouth! Tamal de Carne - Tender, comforting, and packed with incredible flavor. What We Drank: Sentir Michelada - One of the best my husband ever had. The chose Modelo as the beer Little Pitcher - This was a bunch drink. It had grapefruit & orange juice (among other things) but it was shockingly unique and dangerously easy to drink. Café con Ron - The perfect twist or play on an espresso martini but a million times better! Nutty Olivia - I believe this was on "special" and it was a mooth, creative, and another cocktail I'd order again in a heartbeat. It contains gin, which my husband doesn't like but he must have stolen at least 3 sips before I told him to worry about his own drink! Final thought: If a restaurant is good enough to make us skip trying somewhere new in New York City and instead return the very next day, that's about the highest compliment we can give. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or a lifelong meat eater, do yourself a favor go!!! I have a feeling you'll be planning your second visit before you even finish your first. read more

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Great experience at Sentir. I posted up at the bar alone and was immediately greeted with friendly service by the bartender. I ordered a drink and a chile relleno. The drink came out right away and was good, but expensive. The chile on the other hand was excellent and filling. The flavor was surprisingly unique and the impossible meat filled the pepper perfectly. The ambiance was cool, definitely date night energy. I'll be back! read more

Sentir - Chile Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

The missus and I stopped here on a Thursday evening, 5ish, for a drink and small nosh. Really nice happy hour options. Got two cocktails - the smoky Hedgehog Maize and the jalapeñoy De Vacaciones - at 50% off (so cost us $8.50 and $9.50, respectively). Service was great, the drinks were really nice. The Sentir Guac was quite tasty, lots of really fresh avocado. If in the neighborhood, try the happy hour. read more

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I was out running errands and had to take my medication which requires food and I remembered I was near this place. I've been wanting to try it for a while so I decided to stop in for a quick appetizer. I got the arepitas because I loveeee chunk steak and they were so good. The sauce was the perfect pairing and even finished that whole bowl too lol! I was by myself so I sat in the window, the wait staff was very nice and attentive which I loved. I hate when I'm dining alone and waiters just forget about me since I'm solo. But my waitress kept checking on me and wrapped up so quick I didn't feel like I wasted my time sitting around waiting for someone. She was so sweet too! My only complaint is that it wasn't even 7 pm but the volume of the music was so loud I couldn't hear myself think, I'm talking nightclub level loud. And it really wasn't that crowded on a weeknight so the people that were dining were practically screaming at each other just to have conversation. It kinda killed the vibe a little bit, I'd expect that music volume on a later point in the night like maybe after 9 pm, but it was very early like 6:45 when I went. Also the stairs going to the bathroom is very dark, and I was worried I'd trip and fall near the bottom, I think they should put a little lighting down there for safety reasons. Other than that I really love this place and I'll be coming back to try more items on the menu! read more

Sentir - Arepitas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent choices, and we the bartender made several recommendations which were excellent. Overall, delicious food, good drinks and amazing desserts. I will return! read more

Manhattan, NY (Flatiron) - for those who scoff at the idea of eating vegan: lemme tell you, if someone brought you here without telling you this is a vegetarian, let alone vegan, restaurant, you would be none the wiser. The food is so incredible, innovative, satisfying, beautiful, and you will feel filled and nourished by all the delicious goodness. The theme is Mexican (and kosher) with pizazz, and many of the platters are suitable for sharing family style. A few of our party were just here the prior week so had some recommendations, and my group ordered a bunch of dishes to try: - Sentir guac - Coconut ceviche - Plancho Caesar - Elote asado - Chicken quesadilla - Chicken enchiladas - Chile relleno - Birria tacos - Churros for dessert I also ordered an horchata which is rich and creamy, one the best horchatas I've had anywhere. Even the crunchy, extra thick house-made tortilla chips are a cut above! Every item on the menu is thoughtfully constructed and aesthetically plated, it's hard for me to even pick a favorite. I literally wanted to order one of everything! This one warrants repeat visits. read more

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Great happy hour deal -- 50% off all cocktails, beer, and wine before 6:30pm! Really loved the biria tacos and wouldn't know the food was vegan. Good lively atmosphere but not too crowded on a Tuesday night. read more

Sentir - Birria Tacos and Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely excellent experience and yes everything is vegan. We stopped in for lunch after we just had arrived from chicago. Service was excellent. I loved the decor and vibe Most important... the food was phenomenal. Being vegetarian it always nice to find an endless menu of options but Sentir's focus and menu did not disappoint at any step of the way. A Must visit ! read more

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So I gotta do repeats on my favorite spots, so for my 3rd time visiting I had the tomato tortilla soup, the grilled Caesar salad, and my favorite mushroom tacos. Happy to report it is still good, especially the tacos (though by the time I got there, I was full and could only eat the filling of my second taco). Went with the Living & Dreaming mocktail that gives pina colada vibes and skipped dessert cuz I had Venchi chocolates waiting at home. Not sure if my bartender/waiter was the very same Alex from last time, but he remains kind and attentive (and let's be honest cute). I'll be back, but now I've remembered mention of sister restaurants that I need to tag and locate. read more

Vegan/ Kosher/ Mexican! Their Sentir Guac was delicious! I loved the adult verson of their chicharrones. I have never really liked vegan ice cream. I don't know why I keep trying it, like I will one day find one I like. The fig preserve on this was delicious though. I still gave this restaurant 5 stars since vegan ice cream is just a preference/ dietary restricition and has nothing to do with how this was made. Service and vibe was great. It may be a bit loud music wise for some people. read more

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Loved !!!!!!!! The food the service the ambiance all 10/10 definitely will be returning to try other things in the menu! The fact this is an all vegan restaurant is just the cherry on top for me ! read more

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My friend and I checked out @sentirnyc, a Mexican vegan spot in NYC (you might recognize their sister restaurants, Anixi and Willow ), and wow, I was blown away. My friend ordered the albóndigas (braised meatballs) which came with two vegan fried quail eggs that actually had a runny yellow center. Yep, yolk and all. I don't know what kind of culinary sorcery that is, but they nailed the taste and texture of real eggs. We also split the champiñones fritos (fried oyster mushrooms), which were smoky, crispy, and super satisfying. They came with an avocado crema on the side which was creamy, cool, and perfect for dipping. I wasn't expecting to be obsessed, but here we are. For my main, I had the arepitas--mini arepas filled with pulled vegan steak from chunk foods which was scarily realistic and meat-like. If I didn't already know the brand, I wouldn't have guessed it was plant-based. The arepas were buttery, the vegan mozzarella melted beautifully, and the whole thing just worked. Portions were generous (honestly, the apps were plenty filling as a meal), prices were super fair, and the food? Creative, flavorful, and comforting without trying too hard. Definitely a repeat visit place. read more

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The food, presentation, and service were excellent. They were informed of my nut allergy and the server was very articulate about which foods to avoid. The guac came with fried bean curds which was interesting. I got the tamal con carne. Everything had a nice, deep flavor. The carne asada may come off weirdly realistic for vegetarians and vegans. It had a steak look, texture, and tenderness. The churros were perfectly crispy and had three dips: dulce de leche, chocolate, and coconut. They also gave us two glasses of champagne to celebrate our engagement. read more

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Best vegan birria tacos are here!! I was very impressed by the food at Sentir. My friend found this spot and I'm always more than happy to try vegan food to see how chefs reinterpret common meat based dishes in innovative ways. The host was very welcoming and sat me right away. I flipped through the drink menu and thought it wasn't really friendly to non-drinkers. When she got there we had asked what our options were and they had 3 mocktails at the end of the menu. We ordered Guava Limeades and two mains to share: Chicken mole and Birria tacos. The mole was pretty tasty but the "chicken" texture was a bit chewy for me. I fell in love with the birria tacos though. The "steak" was on point and Adobo consommé is magical. I'd dip anything in that consommé, it was so so good. The servers were lovely and attentive, and the dimly lit restaurant was like a cool lounge. Overall a great dinner experience. When in the mood for Mexican I'd definitely come back here to try more dishes! Really curious about the enchiladas and tuna ceviche. read more

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Creative yummy vegan cuisine! Great hospitality! Comfortable and clean bar !! We will return ! Cheers read more

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Sentir had friendly staff and gave a dark intimate ambience with beautiful creative dishes. The hen of the woods was beautifully cooked thoroughly, the mole was rich and I just wanted to lick the entire plate after. The dessert was gorgeously made. Rich decadent chocolate with salty caramel. My taste buds were sent to flavor town. I recommend anyone who loves vegan food or wants to try upscale vegan food! Go to Sentir! The chef is putting a twist on this and you don't want to miss out!! read more

Sentir - Chocolate Chili Tart - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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So good. Had the chicken fajitas and they were absolutely amazing. Good service and vibe as well.

This was one of the best Vegan meals I've ever had. The staff was overly friendly and the atmosphere was so inviting. I highly recommend! The guac appetizer came with "pork rinds" made from tofu for dipping. So crunchy and delicious. The chicken enchiladas were smothered in this amazing sauce. And the churros I ordered to go but were to die for. read more

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After my experience at anixi, and with the owner's response to my review listing his additional restaurants, I was running to the next suggestion. Sentir caught my eye so I had to try it out. I am so glad that I did. My server was exceptional and personable. He was attentive and answered all of my questions and offered amazing suggestions. I want to start off by saying how lovely the vibes of this restaurant are. The ambiance is date night ready! Super beautiful lighting and oh my god the music ! I couldn't stop dancing in my seat! I had a glass of champagne and my girl got a tequila flight which felt really special. The bartender explained in detail the notes of each mezcal and how to truly savor the flavors of each which I thought was a beautiful and thoughtful touch. Okay, now the food, o m g ! DELICIOUS !!!! And not just one meal stood out. Every single item ordered was exceptional. The tostada.. so many divine flavors. The championes fritos... perfection. And don't get me started on those churros.... The chocolate sauce and the condensed milk. My god ! After every bite, I said I can't wait to come back here :P I will be back! read more

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SERVICE - located in flatiron just south of flatiron building - reservation recommended especially during busier hours - dimly lit interior with Mexican themed decor - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - restaurant in the same group as beyond sushi, coletta, anixi, and willow - servers are very attentive and motivating salespeople MENU - Mexican selection of appetizers, tacos, and main dishes - all vegan/vegetarian - slightly pricey ($28 per entree) FOOD - arepitas (7/10): two corn cakes filled with chunk plant based steak, avocado, and mozzarella served with an aji sauce. We were convinced to order this based on our server's recommendation. It makes a great appetizer to share between two people. The vegan steak is marinated in spices and pulled to give it a meat like taste and texture without being overpoweringly umami forward. The avocado and mozzarella add just the right amount of creaminess while the salsa is tangy and fresh. - albondigas (9/10): soy based meatballs in a poblano sauce topped with vegan fried egg served with corn tortillas. Although this comes under the "entradas" section, the portion is good to feed one person. It could also be shared if you decide to get a bunch of smaller dishes and do family style. I was most amazed by the vegan egg which I later found was by a brand called Yo Egg. It oozes like a fried egg yolk and has the salty taste that egg has. The poblano salsa is spicy but not overwhelming. The tortillas are very thin and make the perfect vehicle for sopping up the juices from the skillet. - grilled chicken enchiladas (9/10): two tortillas filled with marinated vegan chicken and bathed in a salsa verde. The highlight of this was definitely the salsa verde. It is tangy and lime forward which offsets the richness from the other dishes we ordered. It is a larger portion and can be shared between 1-2 people when paired with an appetizer. WOULD I GO BACK? read more

Sentir - Albondigas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Truly amazing and authentic vegan Mexican food with so many choices, it'll be hard to decide but definitely order the birria tacos because they're delicious. Can't wait to go back read more

This place is truly inventive and magical. I don't personally like vegan things that try to imitate non vegan things but this place did it so well. Tried the salmon ceviche and it really did taste and look like salmon. The benedict also had a fake egg that really seemed like a real egg to me. Tried a few of the other items that were not so directly imitating meat and they were all good too. The service was also exceptionally attentive and nice. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Sentir - "Eggs" Benedict - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for my friend's birthday. The restaurant is spacious with a great ambiance. The service was friendly and warm. There were so many amazing options to choose from on the menu but we tried the chicken enchiladas and mushroom tacos. Both were excellent! The tacos could use a side salsa but thankfully we had a lot of extra salsa verde from the enchiladas. They were very flavorful. Loved the cocktails as well, especially the guava Moscow mule. We had the lime carlota for dessert. It was tart, creamy with a crunchy base, not bad! Overall loved ambiance, service and food! Will be back to try more. read more

Sentir - Grilled Chicken Enchiladas, Mushroom Tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Pros: The ambiance is very chill and I appreciate that Latino music is played. The grilled chicken enchilada is a must have, I really enjoyed it. The tuna ceviche is refreshing and flavorful. The beef taquitos are also full of flavor. The vanilla ice cream was creamy and refreshing. The service was good. Cons: The drink I had it was a bit sour and did not really like it. I have been going to all the chefs restaurants and this one is a bit more expensive for less food, but I get it. The tres leche is the reason I took off a star. I was so excited to try this. As a Latina I know what a tres leche tastes& looks like. Obviously I know that a vegan version is not going to be exact, but it was very cake heavy and not wet like how a tres leche should be. The "whipped cream" did not taste good at all. The sponge of the cake wasn't bad it just wasn't 3s leche. I think it's just difficult to associate it with that name, but with the mango the cake wasn't too bad. read more

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This was a wonderful experience. Very delicious plant-based authentic Mexican food that you really can't get anywhere else. All the dishes were top-notch. We had the Birria tacos, chile relleno, Caesar salad, mango salsa, and chips and to top it all off the chocolate mouse tart. I love them all, but the tacos were ethereal. I don't even know how to describe them, especially with the consumme dipping. I don't even know how to describe the dessert. You just have to order it. Enjoy and many thanks for the team for giving us this experience. read more

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What a great addition to Chef Guy's (City Root Hospitality) list of restaurants! Being a loyal Beyond sushi customer, I was super excited to try this vegan Mexican place. True example of modern twist to Mexican cuisine. We were returning from Hamptons and found this one place open till late. Yes they are open until 11:30pm over the weekends! We went in at 10:45pm and pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves - quite a private experience. Lol. Love the ambiance - such a cool, hip and trendy look with beautiful artworks and murals! Started off with coconut ceviche - yum!!! What a refreshing taste it had! Loved the creativity of how ceviche can be made vegan and healthy, still to tasteful. Then we had spicy chorizo tacos - an absolute flavor bomb!! It did transport us back to our amazing Mexico City vegan food truck experience. This was our favorite. It just had all the right flavors packed in. From the mains we had Grilled Chicken Enchiladas. This one had the soy chicken which had an amazing taste. We are usually not a fan of the green sauce which comes with Enchiladas but loved theirs as it was not super tangy for our taste bud. The service was great! They were quite attentive and responsive. The only downside is $17-18 for 2 tacos felt a bit expensive. So yes the overall prices are a bit on higher side and the place cannot become a casual regular. Occasionally - YES! read more

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We went last night with friends. Great food, good drinks. The tamale was bomb, so was the chicken quesadilla. The enchiladas were good but felt a bit doughy - I'm more for corn than flour tortillas. But taste wise, everything was good. We did a couple of tostadas and tacos as well. I'm definitely coming back as I feel like I didn't get enough :) Great service. Spacious place with clean vibes. read more

Tasty, nicely presented food, a clean, attractive dining room and friendly staff. We sat at the bar and had mango salsa with chips and two orders of tacos, split between two people. It was enough food and hit the spot. The bartender who took care of us was kind. read more

Went here for my birthday and had a blast! Food was amazing you couldn't even tell it was vegan. The service was very good as the staff were helpful and polite. Very nice ambiance and atmosphere. Will go again! read more

We have been to many of the vegan restaurants throughout New York City, including 11 Madison Park. I enjoyed the flavors at Sentir actually more than 11 Madison Park. It was magnificent. The vibe is very cool, but I do wish there was more room for seating rather than in one long row of tables. I'm not a fan of sitting on top of the next patron. read more

Sentir is a newish vegan Mexican restaurant with an upscale vibe in Flatiron perfect for a nice night out.  We ordered: Three Cheese Empanadas - I don't love fake cheese, so these weren't my favorites, but the fake cheese taste wasn't as overpowering as others I've tried. Elote Asado - These were great, but also left a slight aftertaste of fake cheese. Also, this is served on the cob (sliced pieces) so corn will get stuck in your teeth!  Arepitas - These were my favorite app with a nice balance of flavors and a delicious aji sauce for dipping (or pouring!). Pescado Frito Tacos - My favorite dish by far! The banana blossom and garnishes were perfection. Grilled Chicken Enchiladas - This was my least favorite dish. There was way too much fake meat, so I couldn't taste anything else.  Chile Relleno - This was also a disappointment. Too much rice in the filling, which made it dry and underwhelming.  Overall, the dishes are hit or miss, but I love the concept. Also, they have a great happy hour if you're able to make it in time! If you're vegan or vegan curious, I would recommend trying at least once. read more

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Sentir is a wonderful vegan Mexican restaurant. The frozen margaritas are delicious and the birria tacos are a MUST. Also a big fan of the chicken enchiladas. Service has been hit or miss here. read more

Siete may come off stronger in flash and concept than execution, but the allure of 100% vegan and Kosher Mexican cuisine is tough to pass up. We did our Cinco De Mayo dinner here and were greeted and seated quickly on a busy evening. The menu spans some familiar offerings (tacos, chiles rellenos, mole), all made without animal products. At any Mexican restaurant, I seek out a good mole, and Siete's didn't disappoint: the texture of the "chicken" held up well to the mole, which carried the depths of spice and flavour, while the handmade corn tortilla was charred in just the right places. My girlfriend's order of pescado frita tacos (fried banana blossoms in place of the fish) were crisp and paired well with the smokey chilled elote. Unfortunately, the order of birria tacos we split was a miss: the flavour of the shredded "beef" was overly soy and the melted "cheese" was too thin and oily. While the dusting of cashew based cotija was a nice touch, the consomme for dipping didn't pack much flavour. Dessert fared much better: the lime carlota (vanilla crust + cashew lime cream + condensed coconut milk + lime gel + crumbled vanilla wafers) had the bright, intense flavour of the best key lime pies. read more

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Just had a phenomenal brunch at Sentir! The food, drinks, and ambience were all top notch. Our bartender Sheikh was especially cool. We got the steak & egg tacos, chicken quesadillas, and roasted Caesar salad. Wow! All vegan and delicious. Another great City Roots spot, we'll be back soon :) read more

terrific food, vibe, service, what else can you ask for? everyone loved it. the hen of the woods mole was terrific.

Had a great vegan meal with great flavors and wonderful adult beverages...ordered guacamole "fish" tacos, "chicken" enchiladas, "cheese" empanadas and three different desserts. The service was very good The restaurant itself is very sexy and dimly lit. Nice and moody yet modern read more

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I read about this restaurant a few months ago and have been curious to check it out. My friends and I finally went for dinner last week. The service was pretty attentive and the food was excellent! We were really impressed with how flavourful everything was and we didn't miss the cheese or meat on the entirely vegan and Kosher menu. The guacamole and chips were a delicious starter. I had the oyster mushroom tacos: lots of colour and all the different textures and flavours paired really well together. My friends ordered the quesadillas (so good!) and the echilada, which I didn't try, but my friend cleaned his plate. The food was very filling (we didn't need the rice and beans - the only thing that was bland) and alas, no room for dessert. read more

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My photos don't do justice to the food, which was impossibly delicious. Pictured here are "chicken" enchiladas and quesadillas, a "salmon" dish, a roasted potato dish, a Caesar salad and churros for dessert. When we finished the churros, I licked the leftover sauce out of the bowls. We had guacamole too, but my friends devoured it before I could pull out my phone for a photo. The ambience and service were excellent. What a treat. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful. The service was great. The food was good (nothing spectacular). But the price point was absurd. I don't see how this business model works. Dinner for two with two drinks was $200 with tax and tip. This wasn't an extravagant meal. And we weren't stuffed. If anything we left a little hungry. read more

Sentir - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Such a great place! The vibes are young and party-style, the food was delicious - we loved the chicken quesadillas and the empanadas. Also the coconut ceviche was super special! The cocktails were ok, but it didn't ruin the experience. Highly recommended! read more

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