As of April 21, there are three tacos per serving (I see some below complaining about two)…read more My finance and I thought the tacos were delicious and service was friendly. For the price (it's Midtown New York) it was great value. We went on a gray day around 6PM and were the only ones there - it took a perfectly reasonable amount of time for us to get our food. Even though we primarily went because we were staying at the hotel, we would definitely recommend and go back!

Brand new outdoor Mexican restaurant serving out from a truck. They didn't have a lot of items…read morewhich were listed on the menu. They also didn't allow you to pick different tacos, for the 3 tacos, all had to be the same. Maybe wait a few weeks before going while they work out the kinks.

They are serving up authentic Mexican cuisine with an upscale vibe, handcrafted margaritas, and a…read moreselection of 100+ tequilas and mezcals --all in a chic, saloon-inspired setting. My new happy place. What I ordered: Tostada Tinga Paprika Corn Birria Tacos Churros Hibiscus Flower Everything was a 10/10.. especially those cheesy birria tacos. Hands down my favorite. The ambience & service was great. It's definitely a vibe and has an upscale cozy vibe. Love the dark atmosphere & lighting & everything from the food, dessert, to the drinks were on point. I can't wait to visit again!

Stopped by last night after a long day at an event for a quick bite with colleagues. The menu was…read morevery limited and not really that creative. The food was mediocre at best mine came out cold. Our server was efficient but isn't going to win the congeniality award for this month. The overall atmosphere was fine but again nothing special. Basically fueled the body and won't be headed back.

My friend and I made a reservation here before we went to see a show ant the Broadway Comedy Club…read more You really can't ever go wrong with Mexican, but I truly didn't anticipate how delicious everything would be! For drinks I had a lemonade (that was just ok...but I was so hot so I down it) and my friend ordered "La Tia", which just determined the size, and had a coconut marg. She loved it! We started off with the chips with guac and salsa, and man, was that guac hitting! The elote also came out to start, and I just LOVE when it's served "off the bone". Much quicker way to get in my mouth! It was delicious! Next came out our grilled chicken burrito. We decided to split one so we could also order the tacos we wanted. I'm know; genius, right!? That burrito was FANTASTIC. I was so happy they had a grilled chicken option, because I can't stand shredded chicken. While we waited for our tacos we ordered ANOTHER elote (guys...it was that good) and then came out my birria tacos and her sashimi tacos. We dogged those things. We ate EVERYTHING. Sidenote: our server Daniel (jeez I hope that's his name) was so quick and friendly! I loved everything about this place and will definitely be back for more good eats!!

Drinks were good. Food was good although my chicken quesadilla was a bit too oily…read more I went with my friend and his husband. Some of their orders were messed up (he asked for no toppings on his quesadilla, it arrived with all the toppings. His husband asked for no sour cream and there was sour cream) I wouldn't be in a rush to return but I wouldn't decline if the invite to visit the place was there Servers were friendly Older Hispanic server was hilarious

The ambiance was great! Spanish music, loud enough to be able to enjoy it and have a conversation…read more dimmed lights for a vibe, but enough light to see your food. The food was good. We ordered elote, spicy guacamole. The margaritas didn't disappoint. The passionfruit was tart which I enjoyed. The coconut flavor was really good too. Good service overall Would return.

Standard bar and Mexican food place. Easy going crowd and…read morenice apps. Noisy but overall a good spot.

Great service, our server Sara was excellent !!! Music was lively and engaging. Food was good and…read morerestaurant ambience was pleasant

I originally stopped by for Restaurant Week before heading to a professional basketball game. Their…read moreRestaurant Week menu was advertised as underway, but the manager informed me they weren't ready to offer it yet. Ma'am, what do you mean you're still preparing?! Most of these dishes are already on your regular menu. No alternative or accommodation was offered. Since I had a tight window before the game, I stayed for happy hour. I was also considering El Coco for outings with colleagues, so this seemed like a good opportunity to test the waters. Spoiler alert: The waters were troubled. Despite arriving with time to spare, I was seated and essentially forgotten until about 10 minutes before happy hour ended. I ordered everything at once to make the cutoff. First up, the empanadas. They arrived in little bags, though the presentation wasn't quite as cute as I'd seen online. No biggie. One, which I believe was the pepperoni, was genuinely good. The others? Edible. I was starving, so we made it work. Then came the elote. Baby, WHAT was happening with that corn?! The bottom of the cob looked visibly spoiled. I flagged it, and the waiter brought another. The replacement was slightly better but still far from fresh. When I raised the issue again, I was told, "That's how they all are." Respectfully, if that's how they all are, perhaps we shouldn't be serving elote today. I sent it back and ordered the happy-hour chicken and steak tacos instead. The chicken taco came with browning limes, while the steak taco featured an avocado slice that was clearly past its prime. The tacos themselves? Uninspired, flavorless, and filled with tough, dry meat. Just... why? To add insult to injury, the check arrived with the tacos charged at full price. I explained that I'd ordered them as a replacement for the unacceptable corn, which was on the happy-hour menu. No adjustment was offered. I paid and kept it moving. Now, let's talk about the service. The staff weren't rude or unfriendly. The issue was how poorly multiple situations were handled. I had to ask for my table to be wiped down with a clean cloth because the one they initially tried to use had just been used to wipe something on the floor. Excuse me?! That's a sanitation concern. And just when I thought we'd reached the end of the chaos... As I was paying, I heard a loud noise and looked over to see another guest's designer bag covered in hot sauce. A communal glass hot sauce bottle had exploded on her table. The staff barely provided napkins, offered little apology, and didn't appear to check whether anyone had been injured by the glass. I also didn't see any meaningful attempt to make things right. I have no idea what caused the explosion, but after the corn and cleaning-cloth situations, it certainly didn't inspire confidence. Especially since I'd already used hot sauce from a bottle at my own table. Between the unavailable Restaurant Week menu, questionable produce, sanitation concerns, billing issue, and exploding hot sauce, I was baffled by how many things could go wrong during ONE visit. Get it together. Please. Just get it together. Now, credit where it's due: Let's talk cocktails. I ordered a lemon drop and a passion fruit martini. The lemon drop was cool, but the passion fruit martini itself was genuinely delicious! Unfortunately, even the drinks came with drama. The passion fruit martini was supposed to come with a shot of Prosecco, which never arrived. After waiting, I had to ask for it. When it finally came, I tasted the shot separately, as I normally do with a pornstar martini, and baby... why did it taste like light beer?! I've had my fair share of Prosecco, and whatever was in that glass didn't taste like any Prosecco I've encountered. I can't tell you what it actually was, but I was too over the experience to investigate further. At that point, I just wanted to finish my drink and make it to the game. My final word: My ultimate test is whether I'd order something again or return to the establishment. El Coco? Not for a meal, and definitely not for the colleague happy hours I had in mind. If I found myself back here, I'd head straight to the bar during happy hour, order that passion fruit martini, perhaps grab the pepperoni empanada, and call it a day. The cocktails are about half off during happy hour, and frankly, that's what makes them worth it. But don't travel here specifically for them. If you're already in the area? Sure. Otherwise, there are plenty of other options. Honestly, I should've left when the Restaurant Week menu wasn't available and eaten at the arena instead. You live and you learn. The passion fruit martini understood the assignment. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience did not.

I've been coming here for years, and it's always been one of my go-to spots for Dominican food. The…read moreprices are very reasonable, and the all-you-can-eat buffet is a great option if you want to try a variety of dishes. My favorite meal is the fried fish with rice, beans, and sweet plantains, but I've tried plenty of other items over the years and have always enjoyed them. It's an especially good lunch spot if you work nearby. They get a steady flow of customers, so the buffet stays fresh and the food is constantly being replenished. If you're looking for tasty, affordable Dominican food, this place is definitely worth checking out.

We had a reservation for 6 people at 6 PM. There was a Knicks game that evening, so we expected…read morethings to be a little hectic. One thing that caught us off guard was being asked for ID at the door. I know the place turns into more of a lounge later in the evening, but at that time it was still operating as a restaurant. It wasn't a huge issue, just unexpected. We were seated right away, but the hostess immediately informed us that there was a 90-minute time limit on the table. We ordered a bottle of Casamigos, a pitcher of margaritas, and several appetizers. Our waitress was attentive throughout the evening and even suggested different flavors we could use as chasers with the tequila, which was appreciated. The biggest disappointment was the water situation. When we asked for water, we were offered "still or sparkling" while being shown bottled options. Since it wasn't explained that the still water would also be charged, we assumed it was complimentary and that only the sparkling water came with a fee. Later in the evening, we noticed a staff member walking around refilling glasses with tap water at other tables, which confirmed that we would be paying for the bottled still water. Considering we were drinking alcohol and going through plenty of water, it would have been nice if the charge had been clearly explained upfront. As for the food, the picadera was huge and absolutely delicious. The wings were one of the highlights of the meal. The quesadillas were decent but nothing memorable. The nachos, unfortunately, missed the mark--they had plenty of chips but very few toppings. Toward the end of the night, around 8 PM, after we had already paid our bill and were simply waiting for our to-go containers, the hostess came up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder to remind us that our time was up. I wasn't pleased with being touched, especially since we were already in the process of leaving. What made it worse was that she started attempting to move one of our tables while we were still seated. I had to politely tell her to give us a minute, and that ended the interaction. Overall, we had a good time. The drinks were great, most of the food was enjoyable, and our waitress provided good service. However, the lack of transparency regarding the water charge and the way we were rushed out at the end left a sour note on an otherwise enjoyable evening.

I wish I had come here sooner! The food is good. They have amazing drink specials (the HH marg is…read moreHUGE!) and the staff is incredibly friendly.

This makes me Incredibly sad to write this review. We are from out of town. When we plan trips to…read moreNYC we also make it a point to go to Rancho in Hells Kitchen. The first couple times we've been there the bartender has made us the BEST Paloma we've ever had; that's why we go back. In this recent visit the bartender was drunk off his tail, he could barely function. SOOO DRUNK it was almost embarrassing. I believe his name was Juan based off the receipt. He was WASTED doing shots with every customer. We sat at the bar and It took him Over 15 minutes to take our order. After he argued with me about Espalon; he finally started to make our drinks. Keep in mind we also placed a food order with him as well. The bartender asked us 2 additional times if we wanted to order food. Yes, we gave him our order two times before. Bartender obviously has an issue with alcohol and can't perform his job his job correctly without being wasted. Last time coming here as we went to the Peruvian spot next door and received excellent service and immaculate drinks at Kausa. Again. Sad to write this review as we have loved our experience in the past. I hope yall budgeted for how many free shots he was giving out. Added 2 stars cause the flautas were bomb and overall this place has potential

Yay to Margaritaville right here in NYC! I came on a Thursday evening after work for a quick drink…read moreand bite before heading to see an off broadway play. I have to say this location in Times Square is sweet cause it's in the heart of the hustle and bustle and convenient to make a stop on your journey in NYC. I was impressed by the loads of spaces in this restaurant and the tiki bar section. I conveniently sat at the bar and was welcomed by a really cool bartender. I totally enjoyed a watermelon margarita drink and an order of fish tacos. Loved everything so much. Ahh the fish tacos hit the spot - super flavorful and filling! Yum! I was surprised also with a side of white rice and black beans that came with my meal. The best!

In the area on a summer Friday, so I thought I'd stop in but friend couldn't meet up…read more So, I went it alone! No wait at the bar so I ordered there. I finally, got a chance to stop in. It wasn't worth the hype. The food was salty. I know it's commercial boxed food hahaha what did I expect? The bar waiter who's like 6'2" rarely checked on me nor gave eye contact to see if I needed anything. A few times he was only feet's away from me. I needed more sauce for my chicken fingers & a glass of water. Neglected. Later, some friends of a manager came & reached over me while I was eating my food . Soooo, disrespectful! Ambiance is nice & food presentation looks good, but food is not great. Yeah, I don't think I'll be back. F. Y. I: If you stay @ the hotel there is a pool ‍ on upper floor outside the 2nd restaurant. If you stay @ hotel he said it's $100 per person to swim as a non- guest of hotel