Mama Mexico
Suits mingle over margaritas, finger foods and serious entrees at this upscale Mexican spot in Midtown.
(646) 217-4073
214 E 49th St
(at 3rd Avenue)
New York,
NY
10017
40.7549
-73.9709
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown East (Turtle Bay)
Hours:
Sun-Thu 12pm-12am
Fri-Sat 12pm-2am
Price:
$$$
Last updated 5.09.09
What People Are Saying About Mama Mexico
The Owner
Mama Mexico
Owner
The only Mexican restaurant in its class to receive the 5-Star Diamond Award in NYC, Mama Mexico, is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just minutes from the Theatre District.
With 5 star chefs serving up Regional "Haute" Mexican cuisine, this is a dining experience that you will not soon forget. For starters, enjoy guacamole prepared table-side with the freshest ingredients, and spiced to your liking. This will whet you appetitite before the main course, an authentic Mexican dish, which will leave you more than satisfied.
You'll savor not only the food, but also the ambiance of Mama Mexico. A live Mariachi band plays daily/nightly to make your experience one to remember. Mama Mexico does catering on/off the premises, is available for private parties, and has a gorgeous enclosed patio. Come enjoy complimentary appetizers, specialty cocktails and exotic drinks at Happy Hour!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Pink recessed lighting, mirrors festooned with Incan imagery and large jars of pineapple-infused tequila set the mood at this festive Mexican restaurant. Lunch brings in a business crowd from the neighborhood, as does happy hour, when patrons can choose from a wide variety of flavored margaritas and Mexican beers. The long menu ranges from chicken mole poblano to more American items like veal, steak and seafood. Traditional desserts like flan and sopapillas provide a sweet finish.
User Reviews
abbykaz
May 24, 2009
After sitting at our table for 30 mins. waiting for someone to at least take our drink order, it was only after I asked the hostess for a waiter (this was after we had asked one of the other waiters to get our waiter) did we see our waiter. When our drinks arrived one was wrong, it took an other 30 mins. to get that drink. We were really looking forward to desert but, we were ignored again. No one come during our meal to see if we wanted more drinks or even water. We asked for a manager who lamely apologized and sent us three shots of tequila (which we had no desire for) we then got the check. In hind sight we should have left without paying the check, no one would have noticed!
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egmckelvey
May 06, 2009
I made a reservation for cinco de mayo a month ago, I called the day before to confirm. It was confirmed. I called again the day of to say our party was going to be smaller. No problem. I got my confirmation e-mail at 5PM that day. When we got there, they didn't have our name on their list, but I showed them the confirmation e-mail, the host told me he'd seat me in a few minutes, nothing. I asked again, they said a few more minutes. Turns out, the 6:30pm parties had not been seated yet, nor had any of the 7:00m reservations. They weren't seating anyone, but kept on taking more and more reservations. Then they told us they weren't honoring any reservation today. I realize cinco de mayo is a busy night, which is the reason why I made a reservation a month ahead of time. Your restaurant is poorly managed and the attitude of your staff is discourteous and unaccommodating at best. You wasted our time and I will make sure to let everyone know what a horrible experience I had at Mama Mexico.
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Carolinet
March 24, 2009
i waited an hour but as soon as the food touched my lips i was in heaven. i recommend anyone and everyone to go there!!!!
read full reviewThe Details on Mama Mexico
The Extras:
Orders of guacamole are prepared tableside to your specifications using fresh ingredients.
Brunch:
A Mexican style brunch is served 12pm-3pm on weekends.
Live Music:
A live mariachi band performs in the front bar area from 6pm-11pm each night.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Business Dining, Live Music, Food Delivery, Brunch, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Message from Mama Mexico
- Live Mariachi Band
- Enclosed Patio/Private parties
- Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7PM
The only Mexican restaurant in its class to receive the 5-Star Diamond Award in NYC, Mama Mexico, is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just minutes from the Theatre District.
With 5 star chefs serving up Regional "Haute" Mexican cuisine, this is a dining experience that you will not soon forget. For starters, enjoy guacamole prepared table-side with the freshest ingredients, and spiced to your liking. This will whet you appetitite before the main course, an authentic Mexican dish, which will leave you more than satisfied.
You'll savor not only the food, but also the ambiance of Mama Mexico. A live Mariachi band plays daily/nightly to make your experience one to remember. Mama Mexico does catering on/off the premises, is available for private parties, and has a gorgeous enclosed patio. Come enjoy complimentary appetizers, specialty cocktails and exotic drinks at Happy Hour!
