(212) 473-3744
321 E Houston St
(Between Attorney St and Ridge St)
New York,
NY
10002
40.7211
-73.9829
Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
El Maguey Latuna
What People Are Saying About El Maguey y La Tuna
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
The Scene – It takes a few minutes to get used to the lighting--the red bulbs cast a pink veil onto the red-floral vinyl tablecloths. You'll have to go through the kitchen to use the restroom, but it's all part of this diminutive restaurant's charm. Dinner feels like going to a new friend's cramped apartment--expectations are low, and you'll have a better time than you thought you would. – – The Food – The menu is Mexican; authenticity depends on the dish and to some extent, on who's tasting it. Two large, shareable salads--one with grilled cactus, another with…
10/16/09
fro real mexican food lovers..
by librana
i used to live in new york and this was my favorite mexican restaurant (and i went all over the place looking for authentic mexican food)...now it's a must stop whenever i return to the city...the food is great, the pozole (hominy soup) is the best i've had ...their mole one of the best...try the fried banana desert, delicious...but what makes this place so special is the way the owner makes everybody feel at home...it's small but cozy...it's a no frills place where you go if you want real food and real people...
- Pros: excellent food, service,
- Cons: a little bit cramped (but cozy)
09/03/09
u guys r fools
by trumexx3
to the ppl that r looking for tex-mex...go elsewhere! this is not tex-mex!! it is typical,authentic mexican food!!! i come from the same small town in mexico as the owners do, and let me tell u, this place is the real deal!! so to the guy looking for cheese && lettuce on his tacos, go to tacobell!!! and also, go back to texas, new york doesn't want you!!
- Pros: awesome food!!
- Cons: too far from me
11/29/07
It's Mexican food. Not Tex-Mex.
by alpearsall
This is not Tex-Mex (there is a difference), so don't come here expecting it. But if you want good, honest, downhome Mexican food like they make on the border (which is where I grew up), this is your place and it will not disappoint. The meat is pulled, not ground. The emphasis is on flavor and not heat index (and if you want your salsa spicier, they have hotter salsa in the back; just ask for it - I usually mix a spoonful or two of the hotter stuff into the milder stuff). I have always loved everything I've ordered, but my favorite thing is their posole, and they make it just like my mom does. When I can't get on a plane and I need a taste of home, I come here. It's well worth the trip to the LES.
- Pros: casual, good food, friendly service
- Cons: small, not much in the way of ambience
The Details on El Maguey y La Tuna
What to Drink:
The restaurant now has a full bar and serves margaritas.
When to Go:
Brunch is served daily from 12pm-4pm. Choose between huevos rancheros, the "El Maguey" omelette with peppers, sausage and guacamole and assorted tortas.
Catering:
Catering is available for any occasion.
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