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El Sombrero (The Hat)

108 Stanton St., New York, NY 10002
at Ludlow St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-254-4188 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    5.0 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican

Hours

Sun-Thu, 10am-2am; Fri-Sat, 10am-4am

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; J, M, Z at Bowery

Prices

$7-$17

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Good for Groups
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The standard Mexican fare is okay. The service is mediocre. The jukebox has decent Latin hits. But the whole is greater than the sum of its parts at this notorious Lower East Side eatery. Locals have been enjoying this corner institution since 1984, where the tacos and burritos are, if not sublime, at least served in generous portions. El Sombrero stays open late and has gentle lighting, making it a perfect late-night spot after an evening of barhopping. — Amy Zimmer

Recommended Dishes

Fajitas, $12-$17

5.0 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
33% Would you take a date?
66% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.0
Service: 6.0
Décor: 6.0
Value: 7.3

Its good because its there

JoeyNYC from 10301 | Posted on 6/21/07

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 9

This place is not rosa mexicana but it is way better then a 4. Its about the whole situation. You can eat with friends and have a great time getting loose on the very good margaritas. Are you going to find a sea bass in mole sauce baked in parchment here? NO. will you have a great time and cheap tasty meal ? Hell Yeah! Viva The hat!!!

Nada especial

pinkcloud from | Posted on 1/29/03

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Food: 4
Service: 4
Décor: 5
Value: 5

I've been asking myself for years: Why is this place so popular? I could understand it 10 years ago when it was one of only a few restaurants in the area. But folks, there are plenty of other, better options now. Take advantage of them. Come only for the drinks.

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