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Intimate, old-school Mexican restaurant, open since 1959, offering traditional cuisine & margaritas.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 325 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 679-6812
Website: https://www.elparadorcafe.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=elparadorcafe
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El Parador Cafe | Mexican Restaurant in New York, NY
El Parador Café was established in 1959 and is the oldest Mexican restaurant in New York City. Respected as having the best Margaritas by The New York Press …
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Slinging margaritas since 1959 • New York City’s oldest and finest Mexican restaurant. Tues-Thurs: 12-9pm, Fri-Sat: 12-10pm, Sun: 5-9pm …
Reviews
Michelle Bayer
Wonderful warm and cozy meal on a super chilly weekend. The chicken mole was unbelievably delicious. My husband had the stuffed lobster tail special, so good. I went for the classic arrow con Pollo, done to perfection with saffron rice that was so flavorful. Service was excellent, tasty margs and ambience just right. We will be back!
… moreionuz leahu
Fantastic dinner! If you’re looking for real Fajitas, this is the place to go.
We ordered both the chicken and the beef: generous portions, incredible flavor, and served sizzling hot.
The chips and dipping sauces were also excellent (the guacamole was super fresh!), and the Margarita was absolutely delicious – the perfect pairing for the meal.
Attentive service and a very nice, clean atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone who loves quality Tex-Mex cuisine!
… moreWe ordered both the chicken and the beef: generous portions, incredible flavor, and served sizzling hot.
The chips and dipping sauces were also excellent (the guacamole was super fresh!), and the Margarita was absolutely delicious – the perfect pairing for the meal.
Attentive service and a very nice, clean atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone who loves quality Tex-Mex cuisine!
Christopher Yandell
The food here was delicious. I highly recommend the queso with steak and the street corn. However, the service was rather lacking, not sure if they are under staffed but it took a long while to be given menus, water, have our order taken, etc. However they did redeem themselves because they gave us shots on the house at the end.
… moreDonald Dunn
This is a very quant Spanish restaurant. The food was delicious, I got the chicken mole and rice.
… moreStefanie Gonzalez Quintero
Excellent service – friendly, attentive and made the night very special for us while visiting. The food was great as well. We had the Mexican Paella, chefs combo and quesadillas de chorizo. Margaritas were also delicious – made with fresh fruit. The flan and dessert cocktail were also delicious. Highly recommended. There is bar seating and also more intimate dinner areas. Thank you guys for making dinner a great time for us!
… moreLee Baron Bespoke Custom Tailors
Truly a treasure of New York City !! The food is amazing and and so fresh. The atmosphere was lovely and the service wS impeccable. We met the owner and were so happy to know they are continuing a family business for over 50 years. We absolutely LOVED this place and wish we found it sooner!! Definitely going to be regulars.
… moreJustin Cohen
Absolutely love this place!! Been here so many times. Rosa the owner is amazing , friendly and welcoming. The food is super authentic and delicious. There’s reason it’s been there for 50yrs! Highly recommend!!
… moreM. H.
If you feel like a taste of Mexico, this is the one. Culinary specialties in generous portions at friendly prices. Don’t miss the Grilled Double Pork Chop or the Chicken Fajitas. Service is superb. Highly recommended!
… moreC Ramiah
Overall good spot. The food is mid and can have a bit more flavoring. I had the NY Strip quesadilla and it just taste charred. They make in house guac, salsa & chips which I can eat all day. The frozen margs are amazing! The staff is friendly and helpful.
… moreDenby Liu
This was one of those great finds of a restaurant we didn’t realise was so close to where we live. Been here several times now and the food has been consistently excellent.
My favourite dish has to be the fajitas, but the tacos are good as are the enchiladas. All of them are big portions and come with lots of rice and beans. So, go hungry if you’re visiting.
The spice level of the dishes were just right for us, in that it’s reasonably mild. Okay, probably not the spice level of normal Mexican food, but given the target market you don’t want to blow your customers’ heads off if they’re not used to overly spicy foods.
One of the interesting things they provide with the tortilla chips is a warm salsa. Unusual, but very pleasant. The tortilla chip basket gets replaced even before you finish it, so you can munch to your hearts content. Though I’d recommend stopping so you can eat what you ordered!
The staff are very friendly, speedy, attentive and professional.
The decor is very homey, lots of fun lanterns which provide an inviting vibe to the place. When it gets busy it can get a little loud. It’s great for weekend brunch as it doesn’t get too crowded.
Apparently, it’s the oldest Mexican restaurant in the city and with food as good as they produce I can see why they’re still around.
… moreMy favourite dish has to be the fajitas, but the tacos are good as are the enchiladas. All of them are big portions and come with lots of rice and beans. So, go hungry if you’re visiting.
The spice level of the dishes were just right for us, in that it’s reasonably mild. Okay, probably not the spice level of normal Mexican food, but given the target market you don’t want to blow your customers’ heads off if they’re not used to overly spicy foods.
One of the interesting things they provide with the tortilla chips is a warm salsa. Unusual, but very pleasant. The tortilla chip basket gets replaced even before you finish it, so you can munch to your hearts content. Though I’d recommend stopping so you can eat what you ordered!
The staff are very friendly, speedy, attentive and professional.
The decor is very homey, lots of fun lanterns which provide an inviting vibe to the place. When it gets busy it can get a little loud. It’s great for weekend brunch as it doesn’t get too crowded.
Apparently, it’s the oldest Mexican restaurant in the city and with food as good as they produce I can see why they’re still around.