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Arriba Arriba

762 Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10019
at 51st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-489-0810 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.4 out of 10

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    5 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican
Photo by John Saponara

Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-midnight; Fri, noon-1am; Sat, 11am-1am; Sun, 11am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 50th St.

Prices

$8-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

42nd St. to 59th St., Sixth Ave. to Tenth Ave.

Profile

If reliable, authentic Mexican meals and strong, sweet margaritas are what you seek, andale to Arriba Arriba. This Hell's Kitchen institution has weathered the neighborhood's transformations and continues to draw packed, boisterous crowds, especially on weekends. Despite its homey atmosphere, the noise factor makes it best suited for groups. If you truly want to listen to your dining companion, try going for lunch, when the $7.95 special includes a drink. At dinner, generous portions of house specialties like enchiladas suiza, with a rich, green pepper cream sauce, chicken mole, and quesadillas (in spicy chorizo, chicken, shrimp and vegetarian varieties) please the palate and are quite affordable. The menu occasionally veers from Mexican staples like the tasty burritos de camarones—shrimp in a light tomato sauce served with salad—but few frills are to be found here. Still, Arriba Arriba manages to hit the spot for hungry neighborhood denizens who enjoy chasing their meals with tequila.

Brunch

Sat.—Sun., 11 a.m.—4 p.m., $11.95 prix-fixe, free cocktail

Happy Hour
Daily, 4 p.m.—7 p.m., bar only, half-priced second drinks

Lunch Special
Mon.—Fri., noon—4 p.m., $7.95

Recommended Dishes

Chicken mole, $14.95; enchiladas suiza, $12.95; combination platter, $12.95

7.4 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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80% Would you go back?
60% Would you take a date?
40% Would you take kids?
40% Would you go on business?
40% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.4
Service: 6.8
Décor: 6.6
Value: 7.6

Great Place for Dinner with Your Drinks

smmantastic from 10019 | Posted on 9/24/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 8

The place has a great atmosphere - it's full of people having a fun time and spending time with friends - creating a close but exciting vibe. Their margaritas are not to be missed and are perhaps the largest in the city. The menu is expansive and food is solid, but its definitely not the best Mexican meal in the city. The good-looking wait staff are friendly, but not overly attentive. You should go to Arriba Arriba for a good time and great drinks.

CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA 2009

ARRIBAARRIBA from 10028 | Posted on 4/29/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

CINCO DE MAYO Celebration!!! At Arriba Arriba In Upper East Side Tuesday 5th Beautiful Female Tequila Shooters, DJ Mixing Latin-Top 40's, Hot Guest Bartender, Awesome Margaritas n Great Mexican Food!! (1463 3Ave Bet 82-83 Streets NYC 10028) 5pm-4am LADIES NIGHT!!! At Arriba Arriba In Sunny Side, Queens (new location) Thursday 7th Specialty Drinks, Hot Guest Bartender, and Top 40's Music!! (4015 Queens Boulevard Bet 40-41Streets NY 1104) 7pm-4am NO RESERVATIONS, JUST SHOW UP READY TO PARTY! Add us on FACEBOOK/Arriba Arriba NYc or arribaeast@yahoo.com

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