ShareTex-Mex veteran churns out variations of everyone's favorite party food.
(347) 482-1398
182 8th Ave
(Between 19th Street and 20th Street)
New York,
NY
10011
40.743
-74.0001
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
Rocking Horse Mexican Cafe
Last updated 12.19.09
What People Are Saying About Rocking Horse Cafe
The Owner
Rocking Horse Cafe
Owner
Rocking Horse Cafe is a uniquely elegant voice of New York with a warm Mexican accent and offers serious food in a casual environment. Designed to evoke the spirit of Rocking Horse's contemporary menu, the restaurant's modern sleekness and bold blocks of color are warmed by Mexican-inspired works of art. Delightful innovative dishes as well as contemporary treatments of the classics are the basis for the pre-Columbian inspired menu. The lively, seductively lit bar features signature margaritas made with the finest artisan-produced tequilas in Mexico. A retractable front wall allows for…
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – The bright mix of colors painted on the cafe's walls matches the vivid margaritas that sit on nearly every table and litter the sceney bar. The strong, fruity concoctions come with punchy flavors like passion fruit, strawberry and blood orange and draw a casual but fashion-forward crowd. – – The Food – This Chelsea favorite is known for its creative Mexican cuisine. The citrus-habanero marinated shrimp atop a mango and corn salsa could benefit from a bit more heat, but otherwise the starter pleases. From the "street food" menu, try the carnitas--the tender…
12/08/09
we loved the TIME OUT with the Cafe Corner
by LuxuryNYC at Citysearch
we loved the TIME OUT with the Cafe Corner
03/02/09
Always a great choice
by tryeverythingonce at Citysearch
This is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. It's cute, the food is a little more gourmet than your typical Mexican, and the duck crepes are one of the best dishes anywhere in the city. Great for takeout too. I highly recommend it!
02/05/09
Worst delivery wait
by Kalbertio at Citysearch
Do not ever make a delivery order here. I've been waiting for an hour and a half and my food is still not here. I live in Chelsea
- Pros: don't know yet
- Cons: delivery wait
The Details on Rocking Horse Cafe
The Extras:
The restaurant hosts private events of all sizes, on- or off-premises. Call (212) 463-9511 for more information.
Know Before You Go:
You can buy the restaurant's salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips and other items by the pint or quart. Or, have your order delivered between 11am and 10pm daily.
Delivery:
Delivery hours are Mon-Fri 11am--10pm and Sat-Sun 6pm--10pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Message from Rocking Horse Cafe
- Mexican inspired dishes
- Delivery
- Full bar
Rocking Horse Cafe is a uniquely elegant voice of New York with a warm Mexican accent and offers serious food in a casual environment.
Designed to evoke the spirit of Rocking Horse's contemporary menu, the restaurant's modern sleekness and bold blocks of color are warmed by Mexican-inspired works of art. Delightful innovative dishes as well as contemporary treatments of the classics are the basis for the pre-Columbian inspired menu.
The lively, seductively lit bar features signature margaritas made with the finest artisan-produced tequilas in Mexico. A retractable front wall allows for open-air dining and a prime view of the happenings on Eighth Avenue, Chelsea's energetic "Main Street".
