(646) 810-7290

73 Gansevoort St
New York, NY 10014 40.7395 -74.0077

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

losdadosmexican.com

Hours:

DINNER Sun-Thu: 5:30pm-11:00pm Fri-Sat: 5:30pm-12:00am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 2.10.12

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Los Dados

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The Scene – The only thing subdued about this corner cantina is the wood-darkened, dimly lit bar. In the festively decorated dining room, the noise level can be as cacophonous as a craps table full of lucky winners, especially if diners are seated at the long, tough-to-maneuver-around communal table. The friendly wait staff carries the crowd--girls-nights-out groups and dates from other parts of the city--through minor service glitches, whether they're eating inside or at the sidewalk tables. – – The Food – Chef Sue Torres of Suenos partners with notable nightlife duo…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Try the cucumber agave margarita ($12) and ask for it spicy--the bartender will muddle a serrano chile in the glass and spike the rim with chile de arbol salt.
Where to Sit:
There are nooks against one wall for large parties and sidewalk tables for prime people-watching.
Know Before You Go:
The adjacent taqueria is open 11:30am-11:30pm for takeout and delivery and includes additional menu items, like sopes and chalupas, not available in the restaurant.
The Extras:
Visit Sue Torres' restaurant in Chelsea, Suenos.
ambiance
87.5% positive
  1. “Cocktails are killer - inventive, fun and most importantly, delicious.”
  2. “The restaurant is situated in a fun area of town, and serves as a great place to start your night.”
  3. “The ambiance isn't all bad - but really do your self a favor and avoid.”
  4. “other than the slightly slow service, its a very fun night out!”
  5. “Good location, nice decor but my friends and I found the food lacking.”
  6. “Strolled in unreserved last friday night and was delighted by not only the friendly service but also the great atmosphere.”
  7. “The place was dimly lit, but the atmosphere was good.”
  8. “Romantic/fun atmosphere, terrific appetizers and wonderful drinks.”
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. “The lentil cake resembled a dry boca burger.”
  2. “We had room for two of the best desserts (that our waiter suggested).”
  3. “The pistachio profiteroles were excellent, the choc cake was dry & the churro's dense.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bar was perfect for pre-dinner cocktails ?”
  2. “Perhaps simply because the drinks were so good and because the staff was nice.”
  3. “Staff seemed friendly and the bar area was hoping.”
  4. “Not to mention the fact that you can get a decent real bottle of wine for $45.”
  5. “The drinks are spectacular (you have to order the Avenida Muerta -- it's the smoothest, tastiest drink I've had in a while, and the cinnamon sugar rim adds the perfect touch.)”
  6. “The drinks were terrific!”
  7. “After a quick drink at the bar (wow those cucumber Margaritas are awesome!)”
  8. “Romantic/fun atmosphere, terrific appetizers and wonderful drinks.”
  9. “Dessert was great as well - and we finished off with a couple of the interesting drink at the bar.”
food quality
75.19999980926514% positive
  1. “wasn't crazy about the steak, but my buddy practically licked the plate clean.”
  2. “The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the plaintains were sweet, warm and salty (a delicious combination!)”
  3. “Nothing extraordinary but simple, fresh ingredients.”
  4. “left remembering only the terrible service, which is unfortunate because the food is good, even if it is overpriced.”
  5. “So by the time the food came, we were ready to hate the place.”
  6. “for entrees, i loved the lentil dish (i'm not vegan, but it's nice to see a place considering those of us who are and making something decent for them to eat).”
  7. “We started with the Guacamole (they also gave us homemade chips and a flavorful salsa) and mini Pork Tacos, which the waiter suggested.”
  8. “The salad lettuce had not been washed and parasites were everywhere on the leaves, the chicken was incredibly dry.”
  9. “The food is fantastic.”
  10. “Good location, nice decor but my friends and I found the food lacking.”
  11. “From the moment we arrived and were told the outside table we had requested 3 weeks earlier was "unavailable" even though we were on time and there was an open 4-top that remained "available" right until we left to the incredibly slow service to the lackl”
  12. “The supposedly "fresh" guacamole was certainly not fresh (made at best that morning) and was watery and disgusting.”
  13. “The white sangria was great, as well as the food!”
  14. “Cocktails are killer - inventive, fun and most importantly, delicious.”
  15. “The food was excellent - I highly recommend the Tuna Tostados and the Hanger Steak.”
  16. “for brunch i recommend the migas and the cinnamon chips, very tasty.”
  17. “had the organic chicken enchilada that was delicious!”
  18. “did take the 2 tacos home figuring i could dress it up and make it a good dish.”
  19. “The fish was also inedible - though my boyfriend ate it because his fish tacos were even worse and kiddie-sized portions.”
  20. “The meat was good but the dish could've used some sort of accompaniment.”
  21. “The food was delicious - the Mahi tacos were exceptional and the tuna tostadas to die for.”
  22. “The service was attentive without being overbearing, and even though we were stuffed by the end of the meal we managed to down a few churros.”
  23. “guess I could have gone elsewhere and gotton some decent food.”
  24. “The food here is fresh and you can really taste the difference when you compare it to other Mexican restaurants.”
  25. “Terrible - food was dry, service was worse.”
  26. “The mini tacos are DELICIOUS!”
  27. “The food was lacking in authentic quality.”
  28. “The lentil cake resembled a dry boca burger.”
  29. “But the food was good.”
  30. “the heavier migas is delicious too, but i would definitely say this is better for fighting a hangover than getting something before shopping or walking around.”
  31. “my group's favorite was definitely the bbq beef mini tacos.”
  32. “The food was marginal, the steak was cold, the service was slow, and the overall price was NOT WORTH IT!”
  33. “Terrible service (we waited a solid 30 minutes for tacos and a quesadilla), uninspiring menu, mediocre food--and all of it wildly overpriced.”
  34. “The tacos were not good at all!”
  35. “Then, the food was horrible.”
  36. “you would think you were in South Jersey with average at best food.”
  37. “delicious high quality food”
  38. “but my personal favorite was the pork appetizer with the pickled onions on top.”
  39. “For the main course, I had the Grilled Salmon in pumpkin seed sauce with a fresh corn tamal, and a side order of sweet plantains.”
  40. “love mexican food and was excited by the promise of "homemade”
  41. “The dish was grilled to tasty perfection.”
menu variety
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “didn't have a full dinner, but the menu looked great.”
  2. “Terrible service (we waited a solid 30 minutes for tacos and a quesadilla), uninspiring menu, mediocre food--and all of it wildly overpriced.”
  3. “They have a great tequila and mezcal selection.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “for entrees, i loved the lentil dish (i'm not vegan, but it's nice to see a place considering those of us who are and making something decent for them to eat).”
  2. “The restaurant is situated in a fun area of town, and serves as a great place to start your night.”
service
64.28999900817871% positive
  1. “Terrible service (we waited a solid 30 minutes for tacos and a quesadilla), uninspiring menu, mediocre food--and all of it wildly overpriced.”
  2. “The service was attentive without being overbearing, and even though we were stuffed by the end of the meal we managed to down a few churros.”
  3. “Staff seemed friendly and the bar area was hoping.”
  4. “Our waiter was amazing, very friendly and helpful.”
  5. “the waiter was so rude, it was insulting.”
  6. “Our server was attentive, friendly, informative and above all, there when we wanted him.”
  7. “Although we were dissapointed we'd give it another chance as the setting is great and the service was accomodating.”
  8. “From the moment we arrived and were told the outside table we had requested 3 weeks earlier was "unavailable" even though we were on time and there was an open 4-top that remained "available" right until we left to the incredibly slow service to the lackl”
  9. “Manager and staff were terrific.”
  10. “Strolled in unreserved last friday night and was delighted by not only the friendly service but also the great atmosphere.”
  11. “We started with the Guacamole (they also gave us homemade chips and a flavorful salsa) and mini Pork Tacos, which the waiter suggested.”
  12. “Perhaps simply because the drinks were so good and because the staff was nice.”
  13. “left remembering only the terrible service, which is unfortunate because the food is good, even if it is overpriced.”
  14. “Our waiter was friendly and helpful.”
  15. “-- and the service has been friendly and helpful.”
  16. “love the Meatpacking District, the restaurants are for the most part, very good with great people watching.”
  17. “We had room for two of the best desserts (that our waiter suggested).”
  18. “other than the slightly slow service, its a very fun night out!”
  19. “The food was marginal, the steak was cold, the service was slow, and the overall price was NOT WORTH IT!”
  20. “Terrible - food was dry, service was worse.”
  21. “The service was terrible - incredibly slow.”
value
21.429998874664307% positive
  1. “Food was awful not worth the price.”
  2. “The fish was also inedible - though my boyfriend ate it because his fish tacos were even worse and kiddie-sized portions.”
  3. “Terrible service (we waited a solid 30 minutes for tacos and a quesadilla), uninspiring menu, mediocre food--and all of it wildly overpriced.”
  4. “(Curiously, by the glass, the sangria--still overpriced--is $10.”
  5. “left remembering only the terrible service, which is unfortunate because the food is good, even if it is overpriced.”
  6. “The food was marginal, the steak was cold, the service was slow, and the overall price was NOT WORTH IT!”
  7. “the portions are huge for the price and everything always arrives hot.”
wait time
14.290000200271606% positive
  1. “After a quick drink at the bar (wow those cucumber Margaritas are awesome!)”
  2. “Worst restaurant experience I've had in New York in a long time.”
  3. “From the moment we arrived and were told the outside table we had requested 3 weeks earlier was "unavailable" even though we were on time and there was an open 4-top that remained "available" right until we left to the incredibly slow service to the lackl”
  4. “The service was terrible - incredibly slow.”
  5. “Terrible service (we waited a solid 30 minutes for tacos and a quesadilla), uninspiring menu, mediocre food--and all of it wildly overpriced.”
  6. “other than the slightly slow service, its a very fun night out!”
  7. “The food was marginal, the steak was cold, the service was slow, and the overall price was NOT WORTH IT!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/23/09

our best night out in NY!!!

by citiGirl

I'm from NY... was hosting a group of my friends from LA for the weekend and we decided to stop by Los Dados for some mexican food and flavor. After reading some bad reviews online, I was a little nervous, but it turned out to be the best night! our waiter was really funny and courteous, made useful suggestions and the drinks were deliiiiicious. we order the cucumber spicy margaritas, mahi tacos & steak quesadilla. my friends had a FANTASTiC time.. the dj played awesome mix of salsa and hip-hop. will definitely be going back soon. dont let the bad reviews scare you off from this place. other than the slightly slow service, its a very fun night out!!!

  • Pros: drinks!!!
  • Cons: slow service
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/26/09

Really Los Dados

by DreCSA

The bartender was rude, offered everyone at the bar chips n salsa but passed us over on 3 separate occasions. When we requested chips and salsa she still did not bring it. We had to ask her again and guess what…. received only chips. We had to ask her again for the salsa, then wait 10 minutes for it. It would be amusing if it wasn’t so sad.

When seated for dinner I ordered the Pablano Shrimp Risotto, which was served undercooked (undercooked as in it was CRUNCHY). When I asked for it to be cooked a little longer, (zap it in the microwave if that's what it will take) I was told, "This is how we cook it".

I have never heard of a restaurant telling patron who feels their meal is undercooked, “Too bad, this is how we make it,” definitely a first for me.

Overall it was a waste of time, money and chewing. I would have been better off stopping at a hot dog vendor. At least that would have been cooked food.

This place is one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had in New York and I was born and raised here.

  • Pros: Nothing
  • Cons: Everything but leaving.
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/12/09

Overpriced and Overtrendy

by Bossy

This place has everything going for it except the $20 mediocre entrees, and $14 6 ounce margaritas. The lighting is also so dark one can not read the menu. There are many better picks in this neighborhood, so dont get taken!!!!

  • Pros: Good Drinks, Great Vibe
  • Cons: Overpriced, Poor Service, Bad Food
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/23/09

I DON'T THINK SO!

by ELIST

All - This place clearly lives off location. There are 1,000,000 better restaurants to try in this great city then LOS DADOS. 1 I made a birthday reservation weeks in advance, my table preference was not honored. They know their 20% is coming for parties of 6 and higher and don't feel the need to live up to that. Food was awful not worth the price. The ambiance isn't all bad - but really do your self a favor and avoid.

  • Pros: Decent Space / Ambiance. My company....
  • Cons: How much time do you have?
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/06/09

Terrible - food was dry, service was worse.

by pinkberrygirl

After nearly being stung by bees outside, we headed inside where a bus boy spilled a glass of water on our table and then walked away before cleaning most of it up and leaving the wet used napkin on the table. It took us 20 minutes to flag down our "server" to get another glass. By this point we were truly hoping the food would redeem our experience at Los Dados, but we werent so lucky. The salad lettuce had not been washed and parasites were everywhere on the leaves, the chicken was incredibly dry. Overall the restaurant was a complete disappointment and I'm not sure how it's managed to snag decent reviews so far.

  • Pros: Hard to find any.
  • Cons: Service, food, overall experience.

The Details on Los Dados

Place Categories:

  • terrible service
  • delicious quality food
  • helpful waiter
  • great dining experience
  • mediocre food
  • terrific drinks
  • very tasty heavier migas
  • certainly not fresh guacamole
  • terrific staff
  • great place
  • worst restaurant
  • great cucumber agave margarita
  • great dessert
  • loved lentil dish
  • great mexican food
  • favorite bbq beef mini tacos
  • very tasty cinnamon chips
  • great portion
  • still enjoy real home cooking
  • excellent pistachio profiteroles
  • authentic quality
  • not good tacos
  • not all bad ambiance
  • informative server
  • great atmosphere
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