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Mexicana Mama

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525 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014
nr. Charles St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-924-4119 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.0 out of 10

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    8 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican
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Hours

Tue-Sun, noon-11pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.; A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Prices

$11.75-$21.95

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out
  • Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

Vandam St. to 13th St., Sixth Ave. to West Side Hwy.

Profile

Mexicana Mama is Mexican right where we want it to be: more authentically flavorful than the stuff served in the overabundant "California-style" burrito joints in the neighborhood, and much more healthy-tasting. Daily soups and seasonal vegetables (which also can be ordered as quesadilla and burrito fillings) are interesting. Not to be missed are the pork roasted with chiles and the mixed-green salad with mango, jicama, and avocado in a chipotle vinaigrette. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Ensalada Mexicana, $8.50; chile-roasted pork tacos, $14.25; chile relleno, $14.50

8.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
87% Would you go back?
87% Would you take a date?
37% Would you take kids?
37% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.9
Service: 8.0
Décor: 5.9
Value: 7.6

Longing for Puerto Vallarta...

garrison from 16803 | Posted on 4/28/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 8

If you've ever been to El Repollo Rojo in Puerto Vallarta, you'll love this contemporary take on classic fresh mexican grill cuisine. The yellow salsa is AMAZING when they have it. Margaritas are the true traditional marg- lime & Tequila, tart and dry. Alright, so it's cramped, know it, get over it. And yes, they can be pushy, but what the hell- it's a little place and they have work to do so eat, drink and be merry, and get out. enjoy the best mexican food around even though it may not always be perfectly prepared, the dishes are always well constructed dishes, both in taste and looks. Think China Grill (but a bit cheaper and mexican)

Great food, good people

harrysmom from 10014 | Posted on 1/4/07

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

I love this place. My husband and I have been coming here for more than 5 years. Always great and polite service, consistent food. I can't comment on the authenticity because I'm not really an expert but the salsa rocks.

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