Pamela's Cantina

(212) 674-5991

1 W Third St
New York, NY 10012 40.7279 -73.9948

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Neighborhoods: NoHo, Downtown

Last updated 9.11.08

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Restaurants

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. found a fun, down to earth crowd, clean, airy atmosphere.
  2. It's a wonderful location, classy but not pretentious.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. the bartenders were awesome- generous, friendly and made delicious, strong drinks.
  2. Super friendly owner and service, I also heard the bar has a few hip-hop nights that are pretty jamming.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. the bartenders were awesome- generous, friendly and made delicious, strong drinks.
service
100.0% positive
  1. Staff was friendly.
  2. Super friendly owner and service, I also heard the bar has a few hip-hop nights that are pretty jamming.
  3. must see, everybody is nice and friendly and when you go you will have a big surprise after the band starts.
  4. the bartenders were awesome- generous, friendly and made delicious, strong drinks.
value
100.0% positive
  1. the bartenders were awesome- generous, friendly and made delicious, strong drinks.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/18/04

Very Nice experience

by vcantave

It's a wonderful location, classy but not pretentious. I felt very at home and relaxed. The atmosphere was welcoming of whatever you wanted to do there... sit and talk, dance, relax, chill out. I will be there again soon!

  • Pros: Not Crowded, Great Ambiance, Good Prices for Drink
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/04

A must see!

by cherrira

The place turns into a lounge on wednesdays and saturdays. After a great dinner, we stayed there on a wednesday and were pretty surprised to see this live Moroccan band performing all night with cute Ella belly dancer and a second band called "gnawa", a moroccan trance band". A must see, everybody is nice and friendly and when you go you will have a big surprise after the band starts....so thank you guys for making that night rememberalble.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

02/13/03

A New Hot Spot / Tucked Away Paradise

by alwaysout

A very surprising experience. Dinner was extremely good. Staff was friendly. Was in on a Thursday and found out that they had music and a nice crowd. A cool place to lounge and have a few drinks without the whole "scene", yet it was incredibly hip.

They told me Fridays were also good. Going to meet a few friends and see how it is...Although I'm pretty sure that I won't be dissapointed.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

08/26/02

Pleasant Surprise

by lucab

What a nice surprise !!! Found by chance one evening, I went in with a couple of friends and had one of the best Cous-Cous in NY. Went back for lunch and had great Chicken Fajitas...tried brunch and the Eggs Benedict were the best I've ever had. Weak points? Pasta dishes can be improved and the wine list...well let's say it's a work in progress. Super friendly owner and service, I also heard the bar has a few hip-hop nights that are pretty jamming. Worth checking it out.

  • Pros: Service, Inexpensive, Clean
  • Cons: Wine, Pasta
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/08/02

hidden treasure

by mayrapq

stumbled in the other night without knowing what to expect and had a surprisingly good time. found a fun, down to earth crowd, clean, airy atmosphere. the bartenders were awesome- generous, friendly and made delicious, strong drinks. a dj set up later kickin great beats the rest of the night. debated posting this review because i want to keep it my secret spot!

The Details on Pamela's Cantina

Place Categories:

  • nice everybody
  • fun airy atmosphere
  • extremely good dinner
  • nice crowd
  • friendly service
  • friendly staff
  • best couscous
  • awesome bartenders
  • great chicken fajitas
  • best tried brunch
  • best eggs benedict
  • great kickin
  • friendly owner
  • delicious drinks
  • wonderful location
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