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Samalita's Sunflower Restaurant

1681 First Ave., New York, NY 10028
at 87th St.   See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-289-7322 Send to Phone

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    10.0 out of 10

    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Mexican

Hours

Mon-Fri, 5pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 86th St.

Prices

$15-$24

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Romantic
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

77th St. to 95th. St., York Ave. to Fifth Ave.

Profile

Owner Samalita has fashioned this homey, happy-go-lucky Mexican restaurant with recipes and remnants drawn from her California childhood. Offerings exhibit a typical West Coast taste for fresh, health-conscious ingredients, and an unusually large number of vegetarian options coexist alongside mildly spiced, meaty mainstays like quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas. — Kate Appleton

Reader Ratings

10.0 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review

Fantastic Restaurant

EricMarshall from 10029 | Posted on 10/4/08

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

My girlfriend and I absolutely adore this restaurant. The staff are always friendly and the service is excellent. The Californian themed style is reflected perfectly in the menu. Instead of bread, they serve carrots and celery with a fantastic mustard dipping...Read More

Good News

nycstars13 from 10028 | Posted on 11/21/07

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

Good news. Samalita's is one of my favorite restaurants and it has re-opened on the corner of 1st Ave and East 87th St. in Manhattan. Their phone number is 212-289-7322. You must try the braised short ribs...Read More

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