Terrific Mexican restaurant located close to where I live. We have dined here a few times and the food is tasty and consistent. Colorful and lively decor. Friendly and attentive service. Sizzling fajitas are always a great call - chicken, shrimp, or steak. Classics like mole poblamo and enchildas are also well prepared. Tacos and burritos also very good. Start off with fresh guacamole and chips. They also make terrific drinks here such as frozen margaritas with different flavors, and good sized portions Decent beer list too. Taco Tuesday of course! read more

When you find a restaurant you really favor, you've set the bar for that particular cuisine. Anything 'less-than' is noticeable. While Red Grill is good, it doesn't compare to my favorite Mexican restaurants in Georgia and Florida. (And -- sorry Floridians -- it takes a lot for me to praise much of anything in your state.) I love good Mexican chicken soup. Red Grill's is nothing special. The broth tastes like Swanson's, which doesn't say much. And while there are plenty of vegetables and a generous portion of chicken, the soup falls short of expectations. I doctored mine up with every condiment available, which helped a little. I'm glad I added a last-minute quesadilla to my order. Again, not as good as my favorite -- this time in Virginia -- but decent. T enjoyed Red Grill's carnitas. He said they were fattier than last time, but hey - it's pork. Frozen margaritas were potent and only $8, perhaps because it was happy hour. I have to remember to ask for mine fruitier. What I do like are their chips and salsa. Chips look homemade and the salsa is spicy and chunky. Perhaps this is where we should go for cocktails and appetizers. Proximity to home is a plus. read more

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Met our friend Marianne w here for lunch when they opened at 11:00 a.m. she had had awakened at 4:00 a.m. just for the occasion. Wife and I had walked 2 mi les from 57th Street and 6th avenue to 92nd Street and 2nd avenue. Wife have the $16 lunch enchiladas with Red sauce and chicken while I have the $23 cochinnita pibil. My dish had chunks of pork covered with a spicy sauce and raw onions together with five corn tortillas. Ate everything except the lime flavored rice. Marianne at first had the empanadas with ground beef. However once they found out that she was allergic to tomatoes she changed her dish too a cheese quesadilla with no pico de gallo and no guacamole. Very small order for the $15 price and definitely much to bland for my wife or myself to eat. When the bill came they charged us for the empanadas that never came. Marianne spoke to the owners the next day and got her free empanadas a second dish courtesy of myself making the trip worthwhile. read more

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Best mexican restaurant in north Manhattan! Really enjoyed my experience sitting at the bar for lunch. The servers were very kind, quick, and checked in. I got the chicken burrito which was a huge portion. One of the best things I ate all trip. All the staff was bilingual. They have a wonderful drink selection, as well. This is an authentic Mexican restaurant from the food to the decor. Can't say enough good things. Well priced for NYC, too. read more

The Red Grill - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Caught up with a friend for Taco Tuesday! The space is festive and lively with bright decor. We sat at a table by the windows, and got ourselves a margarita pitcher to cool off from the summer heat wave. Our server brought us chip and salsa to start before taking our orders. I got the chicken tacos and my friend got the burrito. Little did I know that my meal came with an included margarita or draft beer for taco Tuesday! So I got a draft Modelo as well. The tacos were loaded with chicken and steaming hot. The guacamole and hot sauce that came with it were fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the meal! My friend's burrito was also sizable and looked so yummy. Overall, we had a great experience at The Red Grill. The menu is large with many options for different tastes. Highly recommend for Taco Tuesday! read more

The Red Grill - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The Red Grill was so much fun today with my friends from Sunnyvale California. Robert and Janeen visit me and graciously buy me lunch every six months! I love to enjoy their company and this was a good location. I love Mexican Food especially Quesadillas and Empanadas. Today I had the Cheese Quesadillas which were delicious! I cleaned my plate and I'll definitely be getting them again. I've got the Photos of Robert and Janeen's lunch and from their clean plates I think they enjoyed their meals. As for the service I appreciate my tomato allergy was taken seriously. As far as wait time considering I changed my order it was fairly reasonable. The server changed during our visit. The man was very prompt. The female took over and our plates were finally cleaned away but I had to go up to the bar to request our check. Robert and Janeen used the bathroom so I don't know what that was like. I did find the rest of the restaurant clean very comfortable. I love the decor that's colorful and cheerful artwork. The whole place is colorful! I'm definitely returning and recommending. Note the hours on Yelp are incorrect. They open for lunch 11am which is a good time for me. Check out the bar too. It appears popular! read more

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they had a decent taco Tuesday great sangrias fun service. Great to people watch. decent little spot in New York.

My chicken dish was very good, it didn't need any added seasoning in my opinion. The chicken has a hint of salt and lime flavoring. The vegetables can come separately if you don't want it on the same dish. My favorite vegetable was the mushroom caps. The waitress was very nice and respectful to me. Everything in the restaurant is covered in beautiful Mexican art, I loved it. The front entrance is not wheelchair accessible but I was able to get it through a different entrance so it ended up being disability friendly. I recommend this place for party or big event or hanging out with friends read more

The Red Grill - Chicken and rice beans and mixed vegetables - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Please be careful and triple check your bill! They just tried to overcharge me deliberately but I checked the bill as the total amount seemed higher than expected. This was a pick up order. First, the girl taking my to-go order tried to charge me an extra $3 for the veggie taco salad (on the menu it clearly states it's 15.99, but she was trying to charge me 18.99, apart from the fact, the menu on the window has a price of 14.99 but that's ok , did not update it so I was like that fine). when i tell her hey I have been here few times and know what it costs, she then tells me let me check with my manager, comes back and says the system is wrong and she won't charge me the extra $3. At this point, I start to feel they are scamming me. I ask for the receipt, and again a scam. The first receipt is wrong where instead of giving the cash payment discount, they are adding it to the bill, not subtracting. I pointed out the mistake, and then she proceeds to print a new receipt by adding the cash discount but it is still wrong. This is the attached receipt and it gives a 3% discount but then adds it back below. The best part is - I ask for the manager and the manager instead of correcting the issue starts to tell me I am wrong and do I still want the food? I tell her your system is wrong and you should correct it, you cannot charge people like this , it's illegal. The balls on her , she tells me you want the 31 cents change? Do not patronize this place and if you do, please verify your check before playing. No idea what other shit they are pulling. read more

The Red Grill - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

We use to love this place because of the authentic Mexican vibes and the staff is great but they changed happy hour so it's no longer the best deal in the neighborhood! With happy hour until 6 or 7 in literally every other bar in the neighborhood it makes no sense to pay full price! Happy hour ends at 5pm now which doesn't benefit most working people. Sad to see it go! read more

Forget the kitchy, cliché decor. I can only speak to what I tried. But of limited sample, this is serious, good mexican. The ceviche pescadoro was excellent. Tender white fish in a perfectly balanced citrus marinade that appeared to include not only lime but also orange juice for a delicate added sweetness. My friend had the chicken mole which was also very good. Service was attentive. Seems this spot is no secret--it quickly filled up just after 7pm. It's worth the effort. read more

Pros Good service Delicious white sangrias Large margaritas Small margaritas served in old fashioned milkshake glasses Modest decor Flat screens at the bar Great location Cons $$$$ Weak drinks Small portions of food read more

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Came in the other night for a drink with some family friends who live on the block. Great atmosphere and even better customer service by the three young woman who served us and the bus boy who sat us. I didn't eat anything but The burrito my friend ordered not only looked delicious but she said it was. We both got frozen coconut margaritas that were very strong and delicious peris andalicious. And my other friend also got a regular Margarita that also was very good she said. Highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood looking for a drink for a drink or a good meal or just a good vibe. I know I'll be back the next time I'm back home. read more

The Red Grill - Good times back home with great family friends. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow, this was certainly not the place that I had expected. We came here with another couple to enjoy one of the local neighborhood Mexican restaurants and completely stumbled upon this place by accident. Totally unassuming on the outside, this place had a nice local authentic vibe to it with Latin music and friendly staff. We were seated in the corner on a cold snowy night and ordered sizzling hot fajitas mostly around the table. Starting out with drinks, the margaritas were excellent and we could easily taste all the spice. The fajitas were appropriately salted, which I might add is an often downside to many Mexican restaurants, and had plenty of sides to make you feel full. The prices were competitive and there was a huge menu to choose from. The guacamole is made on-site and even the chips are not overly greasy. Highly recommend this place which has made our top 10 list of restaurants on the upper east side. You won't regret it! read more

The Red Grill - Chips and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Have walked by...somewhere in the thousands. Finally made it inside tonight! Had "emergency Mexican food" after a long day at work, and we loved it. The carnitas dish under the specialties was excellent, chicken mole tamal was delicious and huge for $6(?). Guac was fresh, service good. It was exactly what we wanted and we will definitely be back! read more

If you love Mexican food The Red Grill is for you! I dined here with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon. When I arrived it was fairly empty inside so I decided to sit indoors. They're following all Covid guidelines and also provide each table with a bottle of hand sanitizer! By the time we were leaving tables were full! Complimentary chips and salsa are given once you sit down. Soooo good! Chips are not salty and the salsa isn't too spicy. For my meal I went with The Grilled Chicken Breast that comes with veggies, rice & beans. The chicken was a tad bit over cooked, veggies grilled to perfection and the rice was full of flavor. I also had a Mojito (lacking alcohol & too much mint) and a margarita (winner winner!!! Great punch to it). Although they were understaffed the waitresses came over periodically to check on us. The manager was also nice enough to personally apologize to us for the lack of staff and comped us shots. I would definitely come back to The Red Grill! read more

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Love the red grill. Good food, good service, always welcoming. Nice local restaurant to take friends or a date and can't go wrong. They offer a frozen marguerita in a really big glass. I was surprised to find that I managed to finish the whole thing. Nice time, and most importantly the food is solidly good every time I go. read more

Came here for dinner with my friends and the service was the worst I've had in a long time. First of all, we had to call out waitress, Maria D. several times just to place the order since after 15 minutes no one came to take our order. Drinks arrived 20 minutes after we ordered them. My friend asked for hot sauce, not creamy, since she doesn't like the texture. Had to remind the waitress 3 times and after 15 minutes we got a creamy version and got charged $3 - we told her we didn't eat it since we didn't want this. She told us we wanted the hotter one that's why she ordered it from the kitchen - nothing like that was said by anyone at our table. Lastly, there was 20% automatic gratuity, which she didn't tell us - we had 4 people, because after you get your receipt it still shows a tip line and to add suggested gratuity 20% or 25% - what a scam and a joke! Luckily my friend looked at the bill and stopped us before we left additional tip, which people probably have done a lot. Will never return here and I advise you to avoid it as well. read more

This place has excellent outdoor seating and is my go-to for happy hour and to grab drinks. They're strong, large, and well priced! The food is okay and a little overpriced which is why I gave it 4 stars. There is ample seating inside and outside. You shouldn't need to make a reservation. There is also a separate party room that you can rent out. read more

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Absolutely delicious gourmet level authentic ceviche, carnitas michuacan (with amazing juice orange), cochinitas pibil (a Yucatan specialty you rarely see in restaurants). Nice people, spacious, family friendly but also fun vibe. Amazing place. I wonder if people hear the name "The Red Grill" and assume it's a more generic restaurant and miss that it's A+ Mexican... I was so surprised when I first came and wow all my relatives with this place. read more

On my way home at night from the hospital , I stopped at an adorable Mexican Restaurant a block from my new apt. It was closing, time, but they couldn't have been niceri wanted to get a menu & see if they had Tamales , the one thing I have Not found in NY that was good. And I hit the JACKPOT OF the 3 different types, I ordered 1 red sauce & steak ( a bit too spicy for me) , & 1 green sauce with shredded chicken---which was. OUTSTANDING. ‼I I also got 1 white wine Sangria to go, tasted it, & ordered 2 more they were so good. My 2 sisters ( from Texas ) both were thrilled with the green verde tamale & sangria. Tamales tend to be dry, but the thinly shredded chicken filling was so moist. I tried to reorder after tasting everything, but they were closed. But I feel SO LUCKY to have this restaurant one block away read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This is the best Mexican restaurant I have found in NYC and I am so glad it is in my neighborhood. I've from Southern California and very picky with my Mexican food and NYC has been disappointing. When Red Grille first opened during the pandemic we happened to stop in there to eat since they have these big open door windows and it made us feel safe. I AM so glad we stopped by, as it has become a favorite for us. We have taken many of our friends there as well and each and every one of them has been impressed. The food is excellent, well seasoned and spiced and cooked to perfection. First, this is one of the few Mexican restaurants that gives you your first basket of chips and salsa for free in NYC! In California, chips and salsa are always free! The entrees and appetizers are on point. They have excellent vegetarian tostados. They won't come out soggy and the salad taste very fresh. The cheese enchiladas are also very good, but average compared to some of the other food options on the menu. The vegetarian version of the California burrito reminds me of home - the French fries are crispy and the beans and rice inside are well flavored. They have 3 different hot sauces and I love them all! We always ask for all three. The drinks there are pretty good. They have goblet margaritas and pitchers as well with some really good and unique flavor options. They've also made us a combination of different flavored margaritas as well. This is a MUST go to if you are craving authentic Mexican food. read more

Came in on a whim, place is filled with beautiful decorations... Great for a solo outing, small group, and is family friendly. The red grill offers BRUNCH $30 for 1 hour unlimited drinks (margs, mimosa, sangria, etc) or $40 for two hours each included one entree! Tried their chicken fajitas which were good... the service was okay as well. read more

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Date night at the Red Grill was the best! We had Perla as our waitress, and she made our night. Not only did she help recommend some of the top dishes there that we ended up loving, but she also made delicious margaritas & was super attentive. To top it off, they give you free chips and salsa too, which I always appreciate. Highly recommend the Red enchiladas & the steak fajitas. Also make sure you going during happy hour for 2 for 1 margaritas! 5 stars! read more

A few friends and I checked into The Red Grill for a late afternoon brunch. This was my first time here upon recommendation from a friend, and I'd like to dine in again The food: - Margaritas: I highly recommend the Mango margarita pitcher. It was perfect for a group of 5 and the ratio of tequila, mango and lime juice just worked. - Tortilla Chips: They were double fried and paired well with the house salsa. We ordered a second plate. - Cali Nachos: Standard Nachos with lettuce, pico de gallo, guac and lots of cheese (though I wish they were spicier) - Queso Fundido: The queso was congealed, making it hard to eat with the tortilla wraps, however I am attributing this to cold temperature outside - Cheese Quesadilla: Standard cheese quesadilla. Here were the pros: - Quick to be seated - Generous portions - Attentive (despite being outdoors) Here were the cons: - Cold. Our group sat outdoors. We tried getting the heaters to turn on it but wasn't warm enough. - Small tables. The tables, were large enough for the food, however seating felt cramped for a group of 5. Overall, I'd like to dine at Red Grill again. The food was great and I think the experience would've been even better had we been inside. read more

The Red Grill - Queso Fundido - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Yes loved the frozen Margarita, great ambience and pleasant service. Will definitely come back and tell others

I just moved into this area and was looking forward to try this place as it seems popular and the smells as I walk by every day are tempting. The staff was AMAZING! Very friendly. The food from start to finish was delicious and great sized portions. Good prices. I'll be a regular. Best Mexican food in NY! Support this business during this time. read more

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Good food. But I wish they had more vegan options other than just eating salad :( Just add some plant based meats and it'll be perfect! read more

This place is overpriced, low quality Mexican food on the UES. This is a poor excuse for elotes and offensive to the Mexican culture read more

The Red Grill - Elote Corn - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This new restaurant opened up on my block so I had to try it. They have a lot of space and great outdoor dining. They have a party room in the back which will be useful post pandemic. I ordered churros to go a few days ago and absolutely devoured them. I didn't even realize it came with a side of vanilla ice cream but the churro itself was amazing. Now I came for a quick dinner on my own. The waiter was extremely friendly and helpful and gave suggestions for some authentic mexican dishes that you don't typically see. I saw they had frozen margaritas and have flavored ones as well. They let me mix the mango and coconut flavor and it was so yummy. The coconut was smooth and not like those fake coconut syrups you taste in other flavored margs. They also gave free chips and salsa. By the time i drank my marg and had the chips I was already almost full! I ordered 2 apps anyway - elote and the chicken mole in a corn flour tortilla. They were both super delicious. I will come back again! I hope they do well. read more

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This brand new Mexican spot on UES is quite awesome... especially opening, in the middle of opening during COVID. While the service started out fast, attentive, and great, after we received our food - they forgot to refill our waters and stopped checking on us. In regards to food and drinks... all spot on and delicious!!!! To start, they brought out homemade, hot and fresh tortilla chips with tomato salsa. We then ordered the queso fundido and holy cheeseballs - this was phenomenal, perfectly cheesy and topped with onions, peppers, and spiced chorizo!! For our entree meals, we ordered the shrimp stuffed fish (forgot what kind) doused in a rich chipotle sauce, including 6 peices of jumbo shrimp(!!!) + steak fajitas, which was seasoned and sizzling to perfection!! We definitely plan on visiting again soon! read more

The Red Grill - Steak fajita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved the margaritas here. It didn't taste like a pre-made mix but was quite tasty. The salsa, especially the salsa verde, was actually more decent than I've had at other Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. I got chicken fajitas which came with a good amount of food and toppings. My husband got shrimp and chicken tacos which he said were a little dry but otherwise good. The food felt more home style. read more

The Red Grill - Grilled Chicken Tacos Chicken Grilled Chicken Sizzling Fajita Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I wandered in after a defeated Too Good to Go pick up went awry. I was starving after waiting for my pick up spot to go to other neighborhood restaurant. I walked in and immediately received attentive service and asked if it was too late to place a take out order. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming and let me place the order quickly. As the (owner / manager?) left he let the hostess know to bring me a complimentary margarita. Folks it's those kind of gestures that stick with you after a long day and a three hour gym session (athlete here). I ordered cheese enchiladas with red sauce (a staple) and my soul and stomach are finally satiated again. Great neighborhood staple. read more

I really wanted this to be better because it is so conveniently close to my apartment. The chicken in the tacos wasn't god quality and cut up very small. The margarita's had that pre-mix taste. Maybe I should have tried something else? read more

My friend and I had a lovely dinner at The Red Grill! The has a cozy, fun atmosphere and feels like a great place to come with family. We started with frozen margaritas - I was tempted to get the large but settled for the standard size (and slightly regret that choice because they were great). They also serve complimentary chips & salsa for the table! I usually go for tacos or enchiladas when getting Mexican food, but the octopus & shrimp ceviche tostadas sounded super good, so I chose that for my entree - they were absolutely delicious. The citrus in the ceviche was mild and the guacamole on the tostadas was very fresh. There was a generous portion of fish on every tostada and it was a perfect amount of food for an entree. My friend ordered enchiladas in mole sauce - I didn't try them myself but they looked delicious as well. For dessert, we shared flan and tres leches cake. I loved both, but would probably recommend the flan if I had to pick one over the other. We were both really happy with the whole meal - this was the first Mexican restaurant I've been to in the area, and it set a high bar! read more

Went with a group of adults and kids. They were able to seat us in a separate back section / semi-private room which was great for our group of around 20. We sat the kids at a separate table. We had chips and guac which was really good and mainly worked out way through the Margarita and Sangria selection. Kids had kids meals and seemed happy. read more

This is a great spot for margaritas. The large is huge and definitely enough for at least 2.5 drinks. It was tart, sweet and strong. I chose frozen and I highly recommend. An unexpected surprise was the calamari. It was so crispy and tender. It was served with a chipotle sauce instead of traditional marinara. Their chips and salsa were superb. Other honorable mentions were the guac and cheese quesadillas. I went for apps and drinks but want to come back again for dinner. Their service was awesome as well. read more

The Red Grill - Frozen Margaritas - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Chicken Enchiladas were absolutely delicious! Beef Chimichanga and Nachos were amazing! Owner and staff were super friendly and great service I've returned yesterday again for dinner and had the Cali Nachos and Shrimp, Chicken & Steak Fajitas! OMG Everything so delicious! Beautiful food presentations too. Ordered a pitcher of White Sangria and it was the totally the Best I ever had in my neighborhood on the Upper East Side in Yorkville! They now serve breakfast every morning. They started this last week and already have regulars daily!!! How exciting! Brunch menu looks awesome and you won't be disappointed that's for sure! My wonderful friend and I went there when they first opened and we had a great tome. Staff was very attentive and courteous and work very hard. My friend was sewing off she said this was the best Mexican food that she has ever tasted outside of Santa Fe New Mexico and gave it 10 stars! Judi and I will go back again for another special fun time. Highly recommend!!! Tell Mark Kathy O'Shea recommended he's a great guy and will treat you read more

I really wanted to love this place. It looks great. They have an awesome outdoor set up and the lunch menu is very affordable and comes with a cocktail. But truthfully, besides the chips, it's just not that good. And the service is pretty slow. I'm still giving it 4 stars because I think everyone is working so hard during Covid and I know this is not something to take for granted. I probably won't return because I'm a Mexican food snob but if you have patience and time to spare and an open mind about the menu, give it a go. Especially during lunch when the prices are great. read more

The Red Grill - Lunch Grilled Skirt Steak Sizzling Fajita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

DANGEROUS outdoor structure, particularly partitions!! I went here for lunch with my daughter and the street that the outdoor seating rests is steep. My daughter spontaneously fell backwards in her chair, hit the partition which cracked and fell to the floor. It was horrifying but she was not injured. The waitress was taking an order at the next table and didn't even stop. When she finally came over she didn't even ask how my daughter was! She just assessed the crack. What the what?!? Busboy was concerned and apologetic. Ten min later SAME thing almost happens to the table uphill from ours. Can't make it up. Oh, and the frozen margarita that's included with the lunch special? You pay $3 extra for a "flavor" Won't be returning. read more