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Mercadito Cantina

172 Ave. B, NY, 10009
nr. 11th St.
212-388-1750

8.5 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 9.5
Service: 8.0
Décor: 7.5
Value: 7.5
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best guacamole of my life

sjwxxx from 10002 | Posted on 8/14/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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.

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Authentic & Delicious

MexicaliLeo from 10023 | Posted on 11/29/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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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