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Itzocan Cafe

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438 E. 9th St., New York, NY 10009
nr. Ave. A  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-677-5856 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.2 out of 10

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    20 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, French, Latin American, Mexican
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Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Official Website

itzocanrestaurant.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at First Ave.

Prices

$11-$18

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 19th St., Ave. D to Fourth Ave.

Profile

Tex-Mex you’ve heard of, but French-Mex? That’s the best way to describe the offbeat fusion perpetrated at this unexpectedly gourmet hole-in-the wall. The Puebla-born chef picked up a few tricks working at French bistros around town, which accounts for the asparagus “a la plancha” with mango and Oaxaca cheese in passion-fruit vinaigrette, the inspired combination of huitlacoche and truffle oil in the signature soufflé cakes. For dessert? Blue-corn crêpes, of course. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Crispy goat cheese ravioli, $8

8.2 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
80% Would you go back?
90% Would you take a date?
15% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
65% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.7
Service: 8.5
Décor: 7.7
Value: 8.1

Are You Looking for the best Mexican food?

Estebanmx7 from 10006 | Posted on 12/22/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 8

If you really want to eat the best Mexican food in NY , I will tell you a secret , just come to New York City at the 438 E 9th Street, on Manhattan. This is not just something about good tasting, this is about the best presentation, a really good taste and the surprise how Mexican food could looks. just come and eat any dish and get a surprise !!

Delicious Food

Payowas from 10012 | Posted on 12/22/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

I went to Itzocan last weekend but, I forget make reservation, and I waited for 30min. This place now is recognized but all neighborhood, is 100% recommended and the sangria always delicious. Always all friendly in the restaurant...

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