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Mercadito Cantina

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172 Ave. B, NY 10009
nr. 11th St.
212-388-1750 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
8.0 out of 10

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Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican

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Hours

Mon-Tue, noon-4pm and 5pm-midnight; Wed-Thu, noon-4pm and 5pm-1am; Fri, noon-4pm and 5pm-2am; Sat, 11:30am-4pm and 5pm-2am; Sun, 11:30am-4pm and 5pm-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Lunch
Notable Chef
Take-Out
Teen Appeal

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only
Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Houston to 23rd St., Ave. C to Second Ave.

Profile

Patricio Sandoval expands his tiny-taco domain downtown with this narrow taqueria built in the pale plywood style of the day, and offering takeout by the kilo. Try the pescado (tilapia, chile poblano, tomatillo-garlic mojo), named best fish taco in Manhattan by fish-savvy chef Eric Ripert . — Alexandra Vallis

Reader Ratings

8.0

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Authentic & Delicious

MexicaliLeo from 10023 | Posted on 11/29/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	7

Décor:	8

Value:	7

While the quality of the food far outweighs the service, this place is a definite gem for those seeking authentic and delicious Mexican food. All the tacos are superior and I highly recommend the fish and the steak. The salsas and...Read More

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