Sueños
New York, NY 10011-5001
Phone: (347) 706-1602
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
- Directions:
- A, C, E; L at 14th St-8th Ave; 1 at 18th St.
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mexican Food 2008
- Hours:
- Sun-Wed 5pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 5pm-12am
Message from Sueños
Authentic Mexican ambiance and innovative cuisine
- Notable Wine, Beer & Cocktails
- Catering & Parties
- Create Your Own Tacos Sun, Tue
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Editorial Review for Sueños – by Paul Adams
The Scene
Down a little alley and past the overflowing, convivial front bar area, the dining room glows in shades of peach, fuchsia and tangerine. Plush booths surround a glassed-in terrarium, adding a bit of air and spectacle to a space that might otherwise feel cramped. When it's crowded, the staff gets harried, which can take a toll on the dining experience at peak hours.
The Food
This gentle updating of Mexican cooking is very friendly to the palate, though some dishes weigh a bit heavy on the stomach. The dense, salty guacamole is absolutely superlative; a fava bean and goat cheese empanada is a light and delicious starter. Goat chunks, steamed to implausible tenderness in beer and coated with a thick, smoky spice rub make a memorable entree, as do enchiladas filled with roasted chicken and squash blossoms and topped with a light-but-rich pumpkin-seed sauce.
High Marks
"One nice thing was the corn bread/black bean dip they serve as a complimentary appetizer. The dip is spicy with jalapeno and crema fresca in it, and the corn bread is actually quite tasty." (pleasegodnotme2, Citysearch user)
"Great restaurant- from the great margaritas made with fesh lime juice and no mix to the delicious food. The plaintain crusted halibut was to die for!" (lilba, Citysearch user)
"Suenos is a little oasis, with it's unique and intimate decor, including a little table set off like a DJ booth in the corner of the dining room where fresh tortillas are made througout the evening." (salome55, Citysearch user)
Low Marks
"The place has a warm vibe but service is definitely lacking." (saveface, Citysearch user)
"The portions are skimpy and it was irksome to get chips and salsa for the table. Tasty, but overpriced." (amandawu, Citysearch user)
"Good quality ingredients but hit or miss execution." (vivid, Citysearch user)
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list is minimal, but a number of excellent house cocktails are available, including a smoke-tinged margarita and the potent La Paloma, made with Squirt soda.
ParkingParking on the street is free after 6pm every night.
Happy HourHappy hour happens 5pm-7pm every day the restaurant is open. Margaritas are two-for-one.
User Reviews for Sueños
08/26/2008 Posted by htower
Went here on Saturday night. Started off w/some margaritas which were excellent! Then met my party for dinner. I wanted to start off by saying that with so many of us, the service was exceptional. They were very attentive. The ambiance was stimulating and the food was exceptional!! I had the Tamarind Hanger Steak, it was phenominal! This is by far the best authentic Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. The appetizers were delicious and the desserts were the best I've ever had in a long time. I will continue to refer my friends and will continue to keep going to Suenos!! Love this place.
Pros: Excellent Mexican Food
Cons: Bar is a little small
08/25/2008 Posted by vianneyd429
My friends and I celebrated birthdays. It was a reservation of about 17 people. The drinks were fantastic...the food was exceptional...and the service was spectacular. They took really good care of us. The ambiance was great! I had a blast. They did no mess up anyone's order or anything. The best part was the dessert!! I LOVED the churros and the guava pastries!!! I will definitely recommend this place to everyone I know. Thanks!!
Pros: Mexican food was exceptional
Cons: Small bar
