Dos Caminos Soho
(212) 277-4300
475 W Broadway
(at Houston Street)
New York,
NY
10012
40.7265
-74.0001
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Hours:
Mon 12pm-10pm
Tue-Thu 12pm-11pm
Fri 12pm-12am
Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 11:30am-10pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Dos Caminos Soho
The Owner
Dos Caminos Soho
Owner
Moving South of the Border (south of Houston Street, that is) Dos Caminos SoHo has brought the fiesta downtown, capturing the true spirit of genuine Mexican cuisine. Executive Chef Scott Linquist continues to spice up the New York Mexican scene, this time with Chef Manuel Trevino taking the helm. From after-work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch, dinner or brunch, Dos Caminos SoHo has also earned a place among the city's top Mexican spots. Let the celebration at Dos Caminos SoHo begin.
Consider the menu a boarding pass to Mexico City - one look and you'll be packing your bags. Enjoy Cazuela de Queso, Niman Ranch Barbeque Pork Ribs or one of our other modern takes on traditional Mexican cuisine like the Grilled Kobe Beef Tacos with Caramelized Onions.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
The swank spin-off of Steve Hanson's popular Park Avenue cantina is a Soho hipster haven. The downtown digs look familiar, with a brushed-tin bar leading into a prime people-watching patio, and a booth-lined dining room with high skylights, geometric cut-out screens and antiqued mirrors. The vibe is younger and edgier, but its buzz can be its bane: Diners shout over music, and service can be over-taxed .
The Food
The upscale Mexican menu wows crowds with innovative ingredients and showy good looks. Mashed-to-order guacamole and hand-rolled tacos, stuffed with grilled jumbo shrimp and served with three incendiary salsas, make fun, shareable starts. Appetizers--earthy huitlacoche-mushroom masa tarts and shrimp seviche in lime-tomatillo emulsion--are well-composed hits. Entrees are more traditional: Manchego rellenos and sticky-sweet chipotle pork ribs are worthy of return visits, but roast chicken mole and enchiladas lack complexity. Hot banana crepes with goat cheese caramel are a must.
User Reviews
kgrubby
May 08, 2009
We had the most horrendous dining experience ever. My girlfriend as I was at the restaurant on Thursday Evening around 11 PM, May 7th. We watched and videotaped on my cell phone the manager of the restaurant and staff, go out and harass a local neighborhood resident who was standing on Houston Street minding his own business, according to the police which the restaurant staff called, who was waiting for his brother to bring his extra set of apartment keys because he had been locked out. We watched the staff, and I don't know what they were on, but they were peering through this wrought iron outdoor garden fence at him. Real paranoid behavior. The cops came. Obviously from what we could hear of the conversation, this was a 50 year resident of the neighborhood standing outside of his building waiting for a relative to bring his extra keys. People like this come in and ruin neighborhoods. The food is terrible. This is purely tourist trash. I agree with the previous reviews. You have to be a poor consumer to waste your time here with all of the wonderful options New York City has to offer.
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drvictor
May 08, 2009
I had read great reviews. Obviously, they were written by the owner. The food was mundane. The service was less. They are far overpriced. I watched the couple next to me do lines of coke on the table in full view of the staff. I was there with my family. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. They have a great location if you like a mouth full of soot from the passing trucks. I wish I could get my money back. An awful experience.
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The Extras:
The restaurant accommodates parties of 18 in its dining room. Private rooms for larger parties are also available.
What to Drink:
The more than 100 tequilas are showcased on a well-organized list, with adjective-heavy descriptions. Sample them on their own with a traditional tomato-citrus chaser called a sagrita, or stick to the downright delicious margaritas. The prickly pear version is DC's signature cocktail.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Message from Dos Caminos Soho
- Huge Outdoor Patio for Dining
- Frozen Margaritas
- Authentic Mexican food
Moving South of the Border (south of Houston Street, that is) Dos Caminos SoHo has brought the fiesta downtown, capturing the true spirit of genuine Mexican cuisine. Executive Chef Scott Linquist continues to spice up the New York Mexican scene, this time with Chef Manuel Trevino taking the helm. From after-work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch, dinner or brunch, Dos Caminos SoHo has also earned a place among the city's top Mexican spots. Let the celebration at Dos Caminos SoHo begin.
Consider the menu a boarding pass to Mexico City - one look and you'll be packing your bags. Enjoy Cazuela de Queso, Niman Ranch Barbeque Pork Ribs or one of our other modern takes on traditional Mexican cuisine like the Grilled Kobe Beef Tacos with Caramelized Onions.
