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Señor Swanky's

142 Bleecker St. , New York, NY 10012
at LaGuardia Pl.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-979-9800 Send to Phone

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Hours

Mon-Wed, noon-1am; Thu, noon-2am; Fri-Sat, noon-3am; Sun, noon-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Bleecker St.; B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.

Prices

$8.95-$17.95

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Late-Night Dining
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Singles Scene
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Canal St. to 8th St., Bowery to Sixth Ave.

Profile

Nocturnal college students make this Greenwich Village Mexican a regular late-night pit stop for stiff margaritas and filling grub. Outfitted with sombrero-clad light fixtures and cactus accoutrements, the kitsch level here is about as high as the volume. Between the blare of televisions looming overhead and the boisterous youths, you won’t be able to hear yourself shout your order for a “chicken meltdown” or “love sticks.” In no league with Mexicana Mama or Tortilla Flats, Señor Swanky opts for quantity over quality, resulting in comically overstuffed burritos and goopy guacamole. Still, the baseball-cap crowd appears happily distracted with their frozen margaritas.

Recommended Dishes

Mango frozen margaritas, $11, California burrito, $10.95

6.0 "Mixed Reviews"
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Nice Place, Mediocre Food

KaetleBugg from 10024 | Posted on 5/18/07

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 5
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 4

Very nice decor and friendly staff, the price was leaning slightly towards the high side. None of the food was particularly memorable, the only good thing was the homemade guacomole which they made right at your table in a little stone...Read More

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