Visited with a reservation on a weekend evening and the place was packed. All seats upstairs and downstairs were filled except one table, which was reserved for us. I noticed a few people standing outside the restaurant waiting for a table and were less prioritized due to no reservation. Ordered Platos Fuertes Carne Asada, and Frutas Guacamole. Unfortunately I do not remember what my friends ordered but they did order tacos and noted how bold the flavors are and how delicious they tasted. Guacamole was not too spicy, but perfect. Carne Asada dish was smoky and savory. Overall, recommend! read more

Toloache 50 - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Three years after my stellar reviews...It's not really the same place. The lobster taco that I used to dream about and went several times to satisfy my cravings is now very meh. Nothing special about it at all, it's like they forgot how to make the flavors pop. One thing I didn't like in my other visits was that the spicy version of the guac was not spicy and very bland. The other options weren't appealing to me to I tried it again. Not spicy and very bland. At least they're consistent here. Salsa was different and also bland, which is hard to do with salsa. On the plus side, I love a perfectly fried chip, and they nail the chips here. Spicy Kale was decent. Service was...passable. read more

What a marvelous little place! We arrived at Happy hour. I ordered the Quesadilla de pollo. It was stuffed with shredded chicken and topped with loads of cheese. My daughter ordered the Guacamole and a burrita. She raved about it. Then we shared the Beef short ribs with Thai basil... totally amazing... fork tender. Quite a busy and pretty noisy place. read more

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I felt the food was way overrated. Tortilla soup was not very good at all. Seafood Mexican paella was decent at best not to mention a 44.00 dollar price tag and portion was small. Chips seemed old and salsa was weak. Service was not good and the price point for all the above was ridiculous. read more

The moment we walked in a bit early and asked to be seated sooner-- the great service started! They accommodated us quickly, and continued their attentiveness throughout our experience there. There recommendations and attentiveness was exceptional. The food-- what can I say-- very flavorful and plentiful. Tasty!!!! The location was also charming and inviting. The space was comfortable and accessible. A great time was had by all in my party and we never felt rushed. This was my second visit and I will be back! read more

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Reservations highly recommended. We got there waited about 10min before getting seated. Michael was our server who was awesome. We were a table of allergies and dietary requirements and Michael took great care of us. Restaurant is very nice. Great menu choices. Spicy margaritas were the best. Perfect amount of spiciness and variety of flavors to choose from. We had chicken quesadillas which was flavorful, Baja fish taco which was good just blend. Chicken enchiladas were mouth watering and the trio chips and salad are a must. We celebrated a birthday so got churros which came with chocolate and caramel sauce. Great ambience here and evening was perfect. read more

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I had high hopes for this place but was kind of disappointed when leaving. The vibe in the restaurant was great. Our server was kind, although absent for a lot. We had to ask for the check a few times before receiving it. The seating was tight but that's to be expected in manhattan. The food was mid for what you are paying. This place was expensive and the portions were very small. I recommend looking into other places before choosing this restaurant, but if you want to give it a try it wouldn't be the worst experience in the world. read more

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My wife and I stopped here on the way home. We weren't too hungry, but it looked interesting. And we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered a few appetizers to try some things that wouldn't be too filling. We thoroughly enjoyed everything that we tried. First of all, the flavor of the bean dip with the chips was phenomenal. They took something so simple and added great flavor to it. The ambiance was fantastic. I always enjoy being able to see the chefs make food for you right in front of you. The service was great. I absolutely want to return to try more menu options! read more

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I'd rate this place a 3.5 almost a 4 out of 5. The food tasted good and the service was generally solid, but nothing really stood out enough to make me want to come back. The tacos were fresh, and my sister absolutely loved them and thought they were the best part of the meal. The drinks were tasty as well. That said, we had a 7:30 reservation and still had to wait while other groups who arrived after us were seated first, which was confusing and a bit frustrating. To their credit, the staff was kind and offered us free shots for the wait, which was a nice gesture. Overall, it was a decent experience, a good spot for something casual and quick, however not particularly memorable for me If you want some fresh tacos, see them! I recommend the carne asada with cheese! read more

Toloache 50 - Tacos de Birria & Consome Tacos de Costilla & Tuetano Tacos de Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! Vibrant atmosphere, great food and drinks. Recommend the jicama salad, camarones toloache, passion fruit margarita

I went here for cinco de mayo and it was PACKED. Definitely a fun vibe though, I enjoyed the spirit. The servers were as attentive as they could be with a completely full house, and were nice. The drinks were great, and the spicy guac was awesome. I got the cinco de mayo special which wasn't cheap and I was pretty underwhelmed unfortunately. I kind of wish I went with one of the traditional things on their menu which looked really good from the folks next to me. It didn't have any sides or anything which I probably could have read on the menu but for $75 I thought it would have. All-in-all pretty good food, really fun atmosphere, great drinks. read more

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Wow - this Mexican fusion upscale experience is a must if you're in the area. We had a family celebration and decided to try this place before seeing a show and it didn't disappoint! First we had guacomole and ceviche as appetizers with their own house salsa which was delicious as well. I had tacos de suadero - braised beef tacos with a horseradish crema, onions, avocado and cilantro. Very delicious! We ordered a few sides to share - rice and beans and plantains. The plantains were cooked so well! Crispy and the perfect ripeness! I also got to sample some of the mashed potatoes that came with the carne asada - very good! Not something you usually see at a Mexican restaurant, but delicious! The service was excellent with a big party. We made a reservation and arrived early but they were able to accommodate us even without our full party. This was a great find - highly recommend this place! read more

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I came here before an off Broadway show. I had the carne asada tacos con queso and a margarita. The tacos were tasty-the cheese really made the tacos...gave it some extra flavor. The house margarita was also good-solid drink. My issue is the price: $22 for two tacos and $16 for a margarita. Entirely too expensive for what it was. It should have been half the price. I have had better & less expensive tacos & margaritas in Jersey City! And no chips?! What the hell? Service was attentive. I would only recommend this restaurant for convenience ( ie Wicked next door) read more

Toloache 50 - Tacos de Carne Asada with queso House margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for dinner with a friend before seeing a show off of Broadway. It was very busy even at 5pm, so I would definitely say come here with a reservation. The food overall was pretty good. If you enjoy standard Mexican fare this is definitely the place for you. read more

We enjoyed our recent dinner here. This is a stylish Mexican restaurant right in the heart of the theater district. We got a table on the ground level, which we liked the vibe a lot more than the top floor. The host was helpful in our request. We probably seemed very particular, but we just loved teh downstairs area much more. They were very accommodating. The food came out fast and we enjoyed all of the dishes. To start off, we had a trio of guacamole. Our kids only liked the standard guac, but we (the parents!) ended up eating the rest of the guacamole. I guess not a bad thing since we often don't get a bite! The kids got a standard cheese quesadilla. I tried it, and thought it was really tasty. We ended up sharing the enchiladas. Overall, it was a nice stop. And very convenient to the theaters. read more

I had the ceviche sampler as my main meal, it was great! 10/10 Chipotle guacamole was 7/10, not spicy enough Husband liked his GIANT fajitas read more

Toloache 50 - Fajitas, was expecting it to come out on sizzle pan, but my hubby liked it just fine. HUGE portion though. - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Food was great. Wish portions were a little more. Got 2 tacos not 3. Service was also good. The restaurant is a cute place. read more

Toloache 50 - Tacos de Camaron - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for group dinner with some colleagues. I haven't heard of this place before until it was the location of the dinner. It was a preset menu, selected by one of the colleagues. I was really looking forward to trying their seafood paella but unfortunately, he didn't pick it as an entree. Darn you JS. Regardless, it was a 3-course dinner and I got the tartare as a started. The tuna was fresh and the soy marinade was really salty. The steak was amazing, but I didn't want the cheese enchilada. It somehow still ended up on my plate even though I explicitly asked for it not to be. Oh well. I just didn't eat it. The steak was really good- tender and grilled well. And for dessert it was a chocolate cake and churros shared family style. Honestly, I think I was the only one eating the dessert, or at least that's how I felt. The chocolate cake had these little chocolate pop-rocks on it that fizzled in your mouth and felt interesting. Overall, it was an excellent restaurant and I would return to try their paella. read more

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Some unique dishes, but the execution was nothing special. The best dish we got was by far the Carnitas de Lechon plate. Also, the atmosphere is not pleasing; the place is dimly lit and seating is overly tight. Service is quite inattentive, though pretty timely. Would recommend going somewhere else in the area. read more

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Just a funky clean sun filled restaurant on our way to the MOMA. Taco (pork) was fresh, good and interesting. The rich and beans were delicious and they're not my usual favorite. Had a strawberry margarita and it was delicious. Service was patient, friendly and responsive. read more

Toloache 50 - Sugar lined strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Got here right as they opened at 11:30. Service is amazing. All the tacos look soo good . I had a hard time deciding . I ended up getting the suadero (beer braised brisket) which was incredible . So tender, great flavor. And I'm a person who typically doesn't go for corn tortillas. I was very apprehensive but these were greeaaattt!! I then got the calabacita ( zucchini veggie) tacos and whew I was wowed by the amount of flavor and spice there! Sooo incredible! Highly highly recc . While I enjoyed the Guac trio , I don't think it's necessary. I couldn't really taste any major difference between two of the three. My favorite and the one with the most distinct flavor is the Frutas which has pomegranate and mango. That is the one I recc. The choc dessert was a bit dense but I loved the incorporation of the pop rocks. Overall I will definitely be back. It quickly got crowded so reservations ahead of time are a must! read more

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Before heading to see Sunset BLVD, we stopped for dinner at Toloache on West 50th and wow, it did not disappoint. The vibe was lively, the staff were friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with the Trio de Guacamoles (highly recommend if you love variety and a little spice), and tried both the red and white sangria. For tacos, we went all out and tried the Birria y Consomé, Langosta (lobster), Camarón (shrimp), Pollo, and Carne Asada. Every single one was flavorful and well-balanced, but the birria and lobster were definite standouts. Also a big plus: they have gluten-free options, which made it even easier to enjoy everything without stress. Toloache is the perfect pre-show dinner spot with great food, solid drinks, and an overall fun atmosphere. Definitely adding it to the repeat list! read more

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Came here to celebrate my anniversary and made reservations for 5pm and were promptly sat. We started with toloache margaritas and the ceviche tasting and got the sushi ceviche, tuna, taco and yellowtail ceviches. The ceviche's didn't really look like how most ceviches really look but didn't take away from the taste at all. The sushi ceviche was the absolute best and served warm. We also got short rib and spicy lobster tacos. They were really good except I got a a couple of fairly large pieces of shell in my lobster taco which threw me off of finishing it - but my first bite of it was very good! For dessert we got the flan and the tres leches. The desserts might have been the highlight of the meal for me. They didn't do anything for our anniversary, however. Overall a really good experience with the exception of the shell in the tacos. read more

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My son and I had a late lunch, and as always, this restaurant serves up the most authentic Mexican dishes in Midtown Manhattan. It is conveniently located in the theater district and near bulge bracket investment banks. I ordered my "go-to", which is the huitlacoche quesadilla, and my son ordered the traditional guacamole along with the enchiladas borrachas. Delicious! In addition, the service is always friendly, respectful, and goes above and beyond. read more

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Oh my gosh, this is one of my favorite restaurants in New York. The crispy sushi... The watermelon margaritas... The amazing guacamole that has pomegranate seeds in it. Literally everything I've ever had. Here is absolutely delicious. The staff is super friendly and even though it's a small place it's a great spot to meet up with friends. I've never had a bad experience here. read more

Really loved this meal! Every bite was delicious and our waiter was lovely. Highlights for me were the lobster tacos, toro taquitos and the short rib and bone marrow quesadilla. Drinks were delicious and loved the vibe. Was very busy but they kept things moving well. read more

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Our server was amazing. He spent time to explain the menu and was very attentive (but not too attentive). We got the double margaritas, the ceviche sampler, birria tacos, and avocado fries and nothing disappointed! read more

I felt completed transported. To the time of the Aztecs, even. Very fast service. I recommend the carne asada.

Loved the service and the food was very tasty. Especially liked the white Sangria. Everyone was friendly. Close to the theaters

I don't know if something was just off during our dinner but it felt like everything was too salty. For a table of 5, we ordered the guacamole, tuna tiradito, crispy sushi, queso fundido, carnitas, paella and the carne asada. The drinks were very good. The staff was lovely and the spot very cozy for a random chilly August night. I was really excited to share some Mexican food with my visiting aunt from Asia but I don't think this was the best spot. read more

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My family and I brought our mother here for her birthday! We had reservations and good thing we did! The place was actually pretty busy! We were greeted at the front by the hostess who was very friendly. Our table was on the second floor and was pretty easy to get to! As we all sat, I was admiring the decor of the place which matched with the type of restaurant it was! To start, we ordered drinks and appetizers! My drink was a coconut mojito and it tasted delicious! For appetizers, we ordered the guacamole trio and queso fundido with chorizo! The trio consisted of mild guacamole, medium guacamole with mango and pomegranate, and spicy guacamole with habanero! All tasted delicious! The queso fundido with chorizo was amazing with the chips! For my entree, I had the pollo Toloache and tasted great! The service and vibes were all great! Would definitely come back here! read more

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More like a 4.5. The food is good, though a little spicy (lips burning and scalp tingling), Meal portions are hearty. My Michelada was the spiciest I've ever had. The chips and Guacamole were fantastic! Service was personable and attentive. Ambience was a local bar / restaurant in the middle of Manhattan. read more

We ducked into Toloache for a quick drink before a show and managed two spots at the bar. We had fabulous and fresh drinks (margarita for me and a mocktail for my husband), and at prices reasonable for the theatre district! The gentleman behind the bar was tons of fun to watch mix drinks! Great selection of tequila a super fresh selection of mixers. read more

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If you like flavors, you've come to the right place. The menu is extensive and tempting. It was very hard to make a decision. We started with the traditional guacamole and a passion fruit mojito. My date loved her mojito; I thought it was a tad too sweet. The guac was delicious! The brisket tacos were delicious. I wish they got to the table sooner so that they were hot versus luke warm, but the flavor knocked my socks off. I went vegetarian and had the paella. Again, a hot paella skillet full of flavors with quinoa. My date ordered the miso glazed cod. Surprising that it was a tad fishy, but still had lots of flavor. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu. read more

This place is deceivingly large!! The restaurant was decorated so nicely for the holidays. Everything was delicious. We ordered traditional guac for the table and I had the suadero tacos which were AMAZING- a must get. The shrimp tacos were also really delicious as well! This is the type of place you want to try everything on the menu. Service was great as well, we never went without water or had to flag a waiter because he was so attentive. read more

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I first stepped into this location more than 10 years ago and not much has changed since then. I returned for a team lunch and it was a great experience. What I liked is that everything we received was fresh and warm or hot. No cold tortilla in sight. We had a nice table for six on a rainy Thursday. The vibe was comforting, quaint and pleasant. Nice service from the hostess when she greeted us to the waitress who helped us out. We ordered guacamole which was delicious. I loved that the tortilla chips were warm upon arrival. I had to get the short rib tacos based on other reviews. It didn't disappoint. When my taco came, it looked sad but the bite was excellent. Great flavor combinations, good chunks of meat to balance out the rest. The tacos come with rice and beans which is a nice addition. I would definitely order these tacos again. To cap off the meal, we got churros and it's always a delight to have these. It comes six in one order. Small for what I'm used to but ok! It comes with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce. I enjoy eating it as is to absorb the crunch and flavor of the churro in its natural state. Good way to end the meal but recommend eating it right away. Once it gets cold, it's not as great. Overall, enjoyable meal and good option in the neighborhood. Definitely going for anything short rib next time. read more

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I came here with a friend and everything was phenomenal. The service, the food, and the ambiance were amazing. I ordered the birria tacos and they were some of the best I've ever had. The bartender was so nice and attentive. I would absolutely come back here in a heartbeat! read more

Service efficient, food very good. Two friends and I stopped by for lunch after a morning at MoMA. Each of us ordered the sopa de tortilla, a lovely red soup, touch of spice. Very good, though it wasn't served hot but rather warm. Should've sent it back, but even warm felt good on a cold day! My friends both had the chicken quesadilla and I had the shrimp quesadilla. The quesadillas come with a side of yellow rice and a side of beans on the plate. Delicious all! My only slightly negative comment is the price. The chicken ones are $18., the shrimp $22. A bowl of soup not out of line for the area is $14. I guess everything is expensive these days, and of course it's in the theater district that's generally higher prices anyway. I just don't love spending over $40. (includes tax and tip) for lunch, but it was good, so it was a treat and I'll take it! I do recommend it, plenty of vegetarian options as well. read more

What a find in the theater district! Service is fantastic. The drinks were delicious, food was amazing. Our faves were: pescado tacos, crispy sushi and the carajillos. Compliments to the staff, service was great. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

What a lovely evening from start to finish. Jorge addressed us at the host stand. There was a window seat. He was going to take us upstairs, but we asked for the pulse of the city seat and he said that is fine. He will get it ready for us. We said we will be waiting at the bar. The bar had wonderful service. We all ordered spicy margaritas times three and how delicious! Jorge then came by and sat us at our beautiful window seat. Scarlet was our server. She was sweet, kind, explained the menu. I am from San Diego and knew a lot of Mexican dishes. I ordered for the table based on preferences, one vegetarian. OMG, what wonderful items. So fulfilling. So tasty. Hit the spot. Ordered some more margaritas. Had a corona. They forgot to put the lime, but that is OK.Had flan as well as churros and how delicious. Churros served with delicious dark chocolate sauce, and a caramel sauce. Overall service quite on par. Very friendly. Great atmosphere. I speak Spanish and that was always fun to practice. Jorge and his team were wonderful and we will definitely be back as we are frequent flyers to NYC! (We are here for wine spectator)!! read more

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