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Toloache

251 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10019 40.761849 -73.985002
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Cuisine: Mexican
Price Range:
$$$
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Reader Rating:
8.2 out of 10
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Official Website

toloachenyc.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 11am-3pm and 5pm-11pm; Fri, 11am-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sat, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 50th St.; 1 at 50th St.

Prices

$18-$27

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Lunch
Notable Chef
Take-Out
Online Ordering

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery

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Profile

Toloache is an earnest Mexican bistro yearning for the big time. Hand-painted tile, silver lanterns, white tablecloths, runners reciting the details of the dishes they deliver, all signal upscale intentions. Chef-partner Julian Medina’s menu skips around Mexico and beyond with a trio of guacamoles mashed to order at the bar, a fabulous organic huevos rancheros, suckling pig from the brick oven, and fine Veracruz-style paella with a foie gras detour. I have doubts about guacamole with mango, apple, peach, habanero and Thai basil, but our fussy eaters like it. Exotic margaritas including chocolate and frozen tamarind raspado are mighty potent. After so many starters, a small huitlacoche quesadilla makes a perfect entrée. Ask the waiter what tacos he suggests, and with no hesitation, he responds, “The grasshopper.” Indeed? “Oaxacan dried grasshoppers are great bar food,” he insists. I’ll leave that treat to Tony Bourdain, while we trip out on marvelous braised brisket with tomatillo salsa and horseradish cream stuffed into handmade corn tortillas. And a few days later at lunch, tangy Baja-style hamachi tacos with guacamole, spicy jícama slaw, and a smart dash of lime. Seviche is not the house’s strong suit. I like mine packing more heat and citrus. But crispy pork on a sweet-corn tamale is fine and roasted garlic shrimp are amazingly juicy and tender. — Gael Greene

Food:	8

Service:	10

Décor:	6

Value:	5

We went in one night randomly for drinks. I got the signature house Toloache margarita and my friend got a regular margarita and a shot of Don Eduardo Tequila. Both very smooth! One thing I can say is that this place has a TON of tequila choices and the manager is very hospitable and loves to offer recommendations. We wanted to try their seasonal fried grasshopper tacos but they were still waiting for the next batch to be caught in Mexico! We ended up getting the spicy guacamole and chips which is fresh ground in front of you. Overall I enjoyed everything and would definitely go back for a full meal and more tequila!

Toloache

Scrumptious!

kjkuzemchak from 10018 | Posted on 7/12/09

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	8

Décor:	8

Value:	9

Ate at the ceviche bar. Shared the ceviche trio. The tuna was fantastic with the heat of the chilies and watermelon. Loved every bite of the fish taco! Also enjoyed the steak taco and chicken quesadilla. Look forward to returning!

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