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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:

    8.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican

Official Website

mercaditony.com

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

8.5 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 9.5
Service: 8.0
Décor: 7.5
Value: 7.5

best guacamole of my life

sjwxxx from 10002 | Posted on 8/14/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 7
Value: 8

This has become a regular spot for me, even if only to eat their guacamole and homemade chips as often as possible. Seriously, they offer many different flavors and they are all heavenly. I loved the ceviche as well - consistently delicious. They miss, though, on some of the side dishes. Chicken tacos are amazing; fish tacos are great but make sure you ask them to go light on the butter.

Authentic & Delicious

MexicaliLeo from 10023 | Posted on 11/29/08

Overall 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 sides are great starters with the homemade chips and it's the only place in Manhattan I've found that serves an authentic Michelada. The one surprise was the margaritas. Absolutely tasty, but apparently made with 'tric-quila' which is a form of sake infused with agave flavor... not what you'd expect in a place where all else was balls to the wall authentic. All in all, I'll be back at this place quite often.

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