| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The vibe in the room is fun and the service is friendly and efficient. ”
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Nuevo Mexican food and good drinks make this a fun place. ”
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The ambiance and scrumptious fare offer a joyful ride, and the flavorful margaritas add a bounce. ”
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Low key, fun atmosphere, friendly service and scrumptious Mexican-inspired food. ”
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Fun atmosphere, great upscale Mexican and adult size margaritas. ”
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The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was enjoyable. ”
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The "happening atmosphere is enhanced by funky decor, a hip crowd & great music. ”
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Chelsea's Rocking Horse Cafe manages to have a distinctive, inviting decor and a warm intimate look as well as personalized service offering helpful recommendations to patrons with special needs. ”
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Great atmosphere and quality mexican fare ”
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great atmosphere, selection of unique cocktails, friendly and inviting ”
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The experience was so much fun; I decided to go back two nights later, to see if the restaurant was as god as I thought. ”
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And the vibe is always very fun. ”
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There is a great energy in the room, super fun and attentive waitstaff, great cocktails, and if you're looking for a restaurant where no matter what you order you wont be dissapointed, this is it. ”
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The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, and the waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. ”
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The first thing that hits you when you enter the Rocking Horse is the great atmosphere. ”
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Great atmosphere for large groups which makes it difficult to dine without reservations on weekends, and outdoor seating is a cut-throat preference that many will wait for but few are privileged with. ”
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enjoyed the decor, which was modern and clean, and I didn't feel like I was paying for the decorator instead of my food, which sometimes turns me off in other establishments. ”
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The rosy hue & outre lighting provide a warm, intimate atmosphere at Rocking Horse Cafe. ”
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Rocking Horse had a great vibe- fun, young, buzzing ”
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We love Rocking Horse for a great lively atmosphere and high quality artistic Mexican fare. ”
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always great fun, excellent food ”
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The decor is inviting and we felt comfortable from the time we stepped in the door to the time we left. ”
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For a fun place with great food, drinks and a wait-staff that? ”
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This was my second or third visit and each time I go I walk away having had a great meal in a friendly fun setting. ”
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Polite waiters and great atmosphere. ”
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Overall just a great place, fun atmosphere, not expensive, friendly wait staff and again the margaritas! ”
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hip romantic place ”
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I've been coming here since the early 90's and enjoying the great decor, food and service. ”
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really fun place with great Margaritas. ”
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The atmosphere is warm, inviting and lively and when I have visiting guests it is always at the top of my list of places to visit. ”
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The food was terrific, everyone in my party enjoyed themselves and the atmosphere leaves little room for improvement. ”
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In addition, the decor is cute and the food was good too. ”
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The ambiance is great and the staff is the most warm and welcoming you will find in this city. ”
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The staff is helpful, knowledgable and fun. ”
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The atmosphere was great, lots of young people having a good time. ”
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Definitely recommend it for some after work fun. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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But the most interesting was the postre, desert flan. ”
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My choice from an elegantly designed menu, a light, fresh and zesty swordfish, garlic mashed potatoes and the best guacamole, sitting atop the dish like a dollop of whipped cream--divine. ”
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Deserts are also surprisingly good, and include a sharable Valrohan chocolate tortita and a lucious coconut flan. ”
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This is a great little spot for drinks, dinner and dessert. ”
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It was my birthday, so they brought out an incredible chocolate desert topped with cinnamon ice-cream - the perfect ending to an awesome dining experience. ”
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And if you're craving something sweet for dessert, the tres leches con platano is heavenly. ”
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The cinnamon ice cream topping my spiced valrhona chocolate cake was so good I wouldn? ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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All the cocktails on their menu are delicious. ”
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Really innovative mexican cuisine with a great drink and cocktail menu as well. ”
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The Rocking Horse mixed drinks are great too! ”
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Delectable specialty cocktails ”
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The bartender mixed a tasty drink (pint size margharita, no skimping on the tequila). ”
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Also, the drinks are amazing! ”
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great atmosphere, selection of unique cocktails, friendly and inviting ”
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There is a great energy in the room, super fun and attentive waitstaff, great cocktails, and if you're looking for a restaurant where no matter what you order you wont be dissapointed, this is it. ”
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The unique cocktails are worth the trip in themselves. ”
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Aside from the food and drinks, the waiters and bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and the waitresses are beautiful. ”
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The wait to be seated was not terribly long considering it was a Saturday night, and the unique cocktails imbibed at the bar made the time pass smoothly. ”
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For a fun place with great food, drinks and a wait-staff that? ”
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If you're sitting at the bar and just want appetizers, i highly recommend the quesadillas with manchego cheese and mushrooms, one of my favorites. ”
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All though the bar, provides tasty and strong drinks. ”
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had the Frida Pomita - at the bar (a tasty pomgranate margarita with Frida tequila), ate some yummy homemade tortillas while listening to funky music. ”
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Our waitress got our drink orders immediately, and we really enjoyed our passion fruit cosmos. ”
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The server was very knowledgeable; after recommending me the salmon with chayote he chose a glass of wine for me that went really well with the dish. ”
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We had great drinks, the salads were wonderful and our meals were cooked perfectly. ”
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Although I'm not a tequila fan, the bottles lining the wall behind the bar impressed my companion, who sees himself as something of an expert in this area. ”
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The Rocking Horse Cafe is a great spot for great food or even just great drinks! ”
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Nuevo Mexican food and good drinks make this a fun place. ”
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The drinks are original and tasty and made with the best ingredients. ”
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This is a great little spot for drinks, dinner and dessert. ”
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perfect place for amazing food, good friends, and delectable cocktails that won't break the bank. ”
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The drinks are awesome, especially the margaritas, they're a must! ”
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When I asked how long for a table I was told 10-15 minutes which I had no problem with so my partner and I went to the bar and had 2 margaritas which were great, here's where the pickyness in me comes out, I wanted salt with mine and didn't get it , I sho ”
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The bar offers all types of fancy fresh fruit Margaritas, and a killer selection of Tequila. ”
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The food and drinks were all so flavorful - nothing ordinary here. ”
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The drinks were so good we had two more rounds! ”
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| food quality |
92.88999557495117% positive |
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The service was excellent; our waiter was educating us about the modern Mexican cuisine that characterizes this restaurant and was being very attentive with all the needs we had. ”
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Aside from the food and drinks, the waiters and bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and the waitresses are beautiful. ”
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When you see the woman during the day in the front window handmaking the corn tortillas you know this place is fresh. ”
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The Shrimp Tamal is a mst order and the Hangar Steak Burrito is filling and delicious. ”
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And the food: perhaps the best Mex-inspired food in Chelsea. ”
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friendly service:great food ”
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as hot as their spicy chips and salsa- I recommend Rocking Horse Cafe. ”
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The chips and salsa are amazing and can't have enough of the pomegranite enchilada's. ”
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would strongly recommend this place for any meal,large or small groups. ”
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We stayed and the food was great, but there was never an acknowledgment of a mistake or an apology for the delay. ”
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Our waiter, Diego was very helpful in explaining the specials and offering suggestions His attention to detail throughout the meal couldn't have been better. ”
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salad of warm, grilled corn kernals over greens napped with lime vinegrette was perfect. ”
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The bar offers all types of fancy fresh fruit Margaritas, and a killer selection of Tequila. ”
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The service was excellent, the seafood we ordered was fresh, flavorful and well prepared. ”
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had a delicious steak and scrambled eggs wrap with a side of guacamole. ”
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Even more impressive than their steak burritos and camarones con papaya are their selection of margaritas. ”
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went here for lunch and enjoyed their spicy salmon burger and fries, as well as a mango margarita. ”
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Decent food, great neigborhood staple, but lunch there is better than dinner. ”
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The combination of flavors used in their dishes was amazing - I just wish there was more there for the price. ”
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The warm colors on the walls, glowing lights, and mexican feel matched the delicate richness of the food. ”
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Really innovative mexican cuisine with a great drink and cocktail menu as well. ”
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The special scallops that the server recommended was very original and delicious (complement to the Chef!) ”
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Overall, I was very pleased with my meal, service & surroundings & would recommend Rocking Horse Cafe to all. ”
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My experience at Rocking Horse Cafe was positive right from the start with a delicious pinapple frozen margarita & only got better from there. ”
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This was my second or third visit and each time I go I walk away having had a great meal in a friendly fun setting. ”
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The food is always delicious and the servers are very attentive. ”
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great food and service. ”
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Although the guacamole here is really wonderful, every dish I've ever had at this place is incredibly salty. ”
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All the cocktails on their menu are delicious. ”
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Great food, great space, great time ”
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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. ”
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The food was terrific, everyone in my party enjoyed themselves and the atmosphere leaves little room for improvement. ”
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The food is amazing, I am not that up on Mexican food, I imagined burritos and tacos and was so surprised with how good it was. ”
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All in all, its a great place and I would go for the food! ”
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amazing food, and a really good time! ”
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My choice from an elegantly designed menu, a light, fresh and zesty swordfish, garlic mashed potatoes and the best guacamole, sitting atop the dish like a dollop of whipped cream--divine. ”
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Dinner was great with a starter salad that was frizzled greens with Calamari and Chorizo in a citrus dressing - delicious! ”
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Everything is fresh and delicious. ”
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I'm a big fan of Mexican food, and after I came to the Rocking Horse this week I made it one my favorite Mexican restaurants. ”
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All though the bar, provides tasty and strong drinks. ”
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awesome pineapple mojitos and chicken crepes. ”
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With its charming and friendly staff and delightful food, it was a pleasant place for a date with girlfriends. ”
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On my third visit to the Rocking Horse I had a tasty and yummy dish, which I strongly recommend if you love seafood. ”
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Great customer service and food ”
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enjoyed the decor, which was modern and clean, and I didn't feel like I was paying for the decorator instead of my food, which sometimes turns me off in other establishments. ”
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The food and drinks were all so flavorful - nothing ordinary here. ”
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The rest of our entrees -- the salmon: the grilled chayote was a nice addition; the tuna: overdone but the sides had great flavor; braised pork: completely bland with no flavor at all - very disappointing; and the steak: just so-so - nothing to write home ”
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The main dish was scrumptuous, fresh, and had wonderful texture (mixiote slow cooked pork with mashed plantains and collard greens). ”
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The Pork dish on the regular menu is maybe the best pork I have ever tasted. ”
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The Rocking Horse is a can't miss great meal. ”
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strong, even with a full meal. ”
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Great food, not so great service ”
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had the Frida Pomita - at the bar (a tasty pomgranate margarita with Frida tequila), ate some yummy homemade tortillas while listening to funky music. ”
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The beef with mojo sauce is my favorite dish in the world. ”
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The tortilla chips are authentic and delicious, the only problem is eating too many and not being able to enjoy the incredible entrees. ”
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Accompanied w/ delicious rice and little pieces of chorizo, it was a completely delectable dish. ”
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The busboy/food runners were excellent both times attending to water and such. ”
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am a real NY 'Gringo' when it comes to Mexican spices, but the flavors in this meal were not overwhelming, nor too spicy. ”
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Fun spot, good food and GREAT margaritas! ”
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The best fresh salsa ”
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The food is usually very good. ”
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For a fun place with great food, drinks and a wait-staff that? ”
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All food was fresh and top quality. ”
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The dishes were creative without venturing into that dreaded territory of so-precious-we-forgot-you-would-want-to-eat-it. ”
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customer since the early 90's I feel compelled to give thanks and wholeheartedly recommend the Rocking Horse Cafe to all who are tired of the same old Mexican food so common here in NYC. ”
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The guacamole was surprisingly good and there was a lot of it, which was a nice surprise, but I wasn't sure what to do with the soft tortillas and the meek side dishes. ”
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The food was really good, the margaritas were smoking! ”
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perfect place for amazing food, good friends, and delectable cocktails that won't break the bank. ”
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The salsa and chips are excellent, t. ”
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They were out of strawberry margarita's, but when the manager, Alfonso, found out, he went and bought fresh strawberry's so our friend coul have his strawberry margarita! ”
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Every dish is unique in some way and does not give in to the stereotypes of mexican food. ”
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unique salsa. ”
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The food here is delicious and slightly different from the standard Mexican fare! ”
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The complex combination of spices that Chef puts together is amazing and the twist to traditional Mexican food will leave you wanting more! ”
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find it's hard to enjoy any meal when a place can't even get your reservation right, but this situation was especially disappointing. ”
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jan mendelson the chef really knows authentic mexican cuisine. ”
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So after rambling on, I really recommend this place, great food, great service, VERY WELL DONE! ”
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The steak burrito is killer, the mussels appetizer is delicious and large enough for a meal. ”
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The food: Scottish salmon, crunchy caramelized onions, smoked trout, exquisite guacamole, organic beef ? ”
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The bartender mixed a tasty drink (pint size margharita, no skimping on the tequila). ”
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The entire staff was very knowledgeable of all their entrees and was more than happy to explain several of the dishes to us. ”
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The last time we were there we had a super tasty appetizer of a hanger steak Sope (first time I've had this). ”
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The best place to enjoy great food, and get the best service. ”
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The food will delight your palette as rocking horses delighted you with creative play. ”
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My friend's passion fruit margarita was delicious, and my mojito was refreshing and yummy. ”
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The food is mexican elegance, the combinations are excellent. ”
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Margaritas are delicious and the sidewalk cafe is great for people watching along 8th avenue. ”
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Overall the meal was great as usual. ”
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The menu was simple in the best way possible in that each description gave a very good idea of what the dish would be like. ”
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had a grilled chicken and vegetable entree, which was wholly satisfying; however my friend had another chicken dish that was set in a bowl over mashed potatoes, which was treated entirely differently, and also very tasty. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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The chips that were brought to the table at the start of the meal were good. ”
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always great fun, excellent food ”
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The server was very knowledgeable; after recommending me the salmon with chayote he chose a glass of wine for me that went really well with the dish. ”
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The Rocking Horse Cafe is a great spot for great food or even just great drinks! ”
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common upper shelf liquor and fresh juice. ”
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Not usually a huge fan of this type of cuisine, I was definitely blown away by the innovative use of unexpected ingredients, such as papaya with grilled shrimp and a calamari salad with a citrus dressing. ”
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From the Calamari salad through the Shrimp with Papaya to the sorbet sampler, the food was excellent. ”
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The food was not only delicious, but artfully presented. ”
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From my appetizer of tamales de rajas y queso to the delicious "mixiote" entree, the dining experience was a complete pleasure. ”
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Each time the food is excellent. ”
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food was decent, service was not attentive. ”
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The shrimp dish was superb, and I was able to taste the beef dish and another dish my partners ordered. ”
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The food was well prepared and you could tell that the ingredients were fresh. ”
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best mexican food ”
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If you're sitting at the bar and just want appetizers, i highly recommend the quesadillas with manchego cheese and mushrooms, one of my favorites. ”
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After my experience earlier in the week at another Mexican restaurant, I was thrilled to have delicious food and attentive service at Rocking Horse. ”
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It pays homage to Mexican classics but at the same time infuses the standbys with creative sauces, delicious spices and decorative plating. ”
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loved my meal! ”
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re down for great food and enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous people, this is the place for you. ”
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As in the tradition of crafting a classic rocking horse, each dish is a one-of-a-kind work of art--a recipe with a unique, individual personality. ”
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Low key, fun atmosphere, friendly service and scrumptious Mexican-inspired food. ”
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My favorites are the azteca budin which is an appetizer that is the perfect blend of cheesy ,spicy, chicken goodness and the tuna. ”
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Very upsetting and disappointing place, as the menu is great in theory, but the dishes are just so over-salted. ”
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The food was fresh, creative, very tasty. ”
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Shame that the food is so good. ”
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Aside from food, the management is rude to the patrons and unprofessional. ”
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The food was tasty with just the right amount of spice. ”
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Re: the food - the starter salsa was unexciting and quite bland and the chips were stale. ”
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The mango margs are great and the food is always tasty! ”
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In addition, the decor is cute and the food was good too. ”
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The shrimp tamale appetizer was tasty. ”
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Fun place to go to in Chelsea with great food. ”
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Strongly recommend their organic salmon, delicious! ”
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The food was fresh, authentic and not too heavy. ”
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group of 12 of us went and did not pay very much for a good meal and great service. ”
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The food here used to be spectacular, but a year or two ago it slipped to the "just pretty good" spot on my food-o-meter. ”
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I've been coming here since the early 90's and enjoying the great decor, food and service. ”
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The drinks are original and tasty and made with the best ingredients. ”
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If you decide to sit and have a full meal, the hangar steak is the way to go, cooked to perfection. ”
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Best tex mex in Chelsea by far, easy to access by train or cab and food is spectacular. ”
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good buritos and nice interesting salsa made with bean sauce? ”
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By far the best Margaritas in the neighborhood and the food is a great twist on the everyday Mexican. ”
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Had a delicious meal here for my best friend's graduation. ”
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Great fresh tasting chips and salsa. ”
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Nuevo Mexican food and good drinks make this a fun place. ”
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| menu variety |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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All the cocktails on their menu are delicious. ”
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Very upsetting and disappointing place, as the menu is great in theory, but the dishes are just so over-salted. ”
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My choice from an elegantly designed menu, a light, fresh and zesty swordfish, garlic mashed potatoes and the best guacamole, sitting atop the dish like a dollop of whipped cream--divine. ”
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The menu was simple in the best way possible in that each description gave a very good idea of what the dish would be like. ”
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The bar offers all types of fancy fresh fruit Margaritas, and a killer selection of Tequila. ”
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The wait staff was knowledgeable and able to tell us a lot about the menu. ”
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great atmosphere, selection of unique cocktails, friendly and inviting ”
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Even more impressive than their steak burritos and camarones con papaya are their selection of margaritas. ”
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Really innovative mexican cuisine with a great drink and cocktail menu as well. ”
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The Pork dish on the regular menu is maybe the best pork I have ever tasted. ”
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Though the Rocking Horse Cafe has become a place to see and be seen (celebrities are ofen just at the next table), it's well-worth the reservation (or drop-in if you're willing to wait) to experience the unique menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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All in all a nice place to eat. ”
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The Rocking Horse Cafe has come to be probably my favorite restaurant to take people in New York. ”
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All in all, its a great place and I would go for the food! ”
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Rocking Horse Cafe is my favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC and by far the best restaurant in Chelsea. ”
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The best place to enjoy great food, and get the best service. ”
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What a better way to spend an evening out in Manhattan, then with good friends at a great restaurant. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. ”
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There is a great energy in the room, super fun and attentive waitstaff, great cocktails, and if you're looking for a restaurant where no matter what you order you wont be dissapointed, this is it. ”
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re down for great food and enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous people, this is the place for you. ”
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Nuevo Mexican food and good drinks make this a fun place. ”
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The Rocking Horse is a great after work place to go with friends. ”
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My favorite artist is Frida Kahlo, so eating at this restaurant was more than just another dinner out in nyc. ”
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Overall just a great place, fun atmosphere, not expensive, friendly wait staff and again the margaritas! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The experience was so much fun; I decided to go back two nights later, to see if the restaurant was as god as I thought. ”
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| service |
93.03999900817871% positive |
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The service was great. ”
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fast service. ”
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We had reservations and were seated immediately, and the maitre d' was extremely friendly. ”
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Between that and the rude management, I'm never going back. ”
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The entire staff was very knowledgeable of all their entrees and was more than happy to explain several of the dishes to us. ”
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There is a great energy in the room, super fun and attentive waitstaff, great cocktails, and if you're looking for a restaurant where no matter what you order you wont be dissapointed, this is it. ”
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And the service was pretty good, until they asked us to leave (little frustrating, but I understand). ”
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The service was friendly, helpful and timely. ”
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The staff was friendly and accommodating and hardly as stressed out on a busy Saturday night as I would have expected. ”
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The service was also very attentive, but not the in "Hows everything going over here? ”
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Margaritas are delicious and the sidewalk cafe is great for people watching along 8th avenue. ”
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Great staff the night I was there! ”
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After my experience earlier in the week at another Mexican restaurant, I was thrilled to have delicious food and attentive service at Rocking Horse. ”
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I've been coming here since the early 90's and enjoying the great decor, food and service. ”
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When I asked how long for a table I was told 10-15 minutes which I had no problem with so my partner and I went to the bar and had 2 margaritas which were great, here's where the pickyness in me comes out, I wanted salt with mine and didn't get it , I sho ”
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For a fun place with great food, drinks and a wait-staff that? ”
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The service was excellent, the seafood we ordered was fresh, flavorful and well prepared. ”
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The service was ridiculously fast, and always friendly. ”
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The atmosphere was great, lots of young people having a good time. ”
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We went to Rocking Horse at about 10pm on a Friday night, and found the restaurant to be busy, yet the service was friendly and prompt. ”
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Every member of the waitstaff - from the host and bartender to our server and their assistants- were helpful, quick, and gracious. ”
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We went on a Friday night, the cafe was very busy but even so the service was fantastic. ”
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Our waitress got our drink orders immediately, and we really enjoyed our passion fruit cosmos. ”
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The vibe in the room is fun and the service is friendly and efficient. ”
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Aside from food, the management is rude to the patrons and unprofessional. ”
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The space is casual cool, and staff are knowlegeable and exceedingly welcoming. ”
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Great food, not so great service ”
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The staff at The Rocking Horse Cafe is friendly and welcoming and dining there is always a guaranteed good time. ”
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Low key, fun atmosphere, friendly service and scrumptious Mexican-inspired food. ”
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Overall, I was very pleased with my meal, service & surroundings & would recommend Rocking Horse Cafe to all. ”
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With its charming and friendly staff and delightful food, it was a pleasant place for a date with girlfriends. ”
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The wait staff is amazing. ”
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All the tables were full, but the waiter was always on his game and never appeared to be in the weeds. ”
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Regardless of where you sit, there is friendly service and catchy music, but the only fault I found at the Rocking Horse is the limited vegetarian option. ”
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great atmosphere, selection of unique cocktails, friendly and inviting ”
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The staff is very pleasant and I can't give one complaint about them. ”
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Polite waiters and great atmosphere. ”
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Great outdoor seating and people watching too! ”
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Aside from the food and drinks, the waiters and bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and the waitresses are beautiful. ”
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They were out of strawberry margarita's, but when the manager, Alfonso, found out, he went and bought fresh strawberry's so our friend coul have his strawberry margarita! ”
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The wait staff was knowledgeable and able to tell us a lot about the menu. ”
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The bartender mixed a tasty drink (pint size margharita, no skimping on the tequila). ”
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The manager is ever so attentive. ”
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This was my second or third visit and each time I go I walk away having had a great meal in a friendly fun setting. ”
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The staff is attentive and makes you feel at home. ”
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The best place to enjoy great food, and get the best service. ”
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Our waiter, Diego was very helpful in explaining the specials and offering suggestions His attention to detail throughout the meal couldn't have been better. ”
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Great customer service and food ”
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The manager, bartender and wait staff made certain we had a great experience. ”
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The staff is helpful, knowledgable and fun. ”
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Overall just a great place, fun atmosphere, not expensive, friendly wait staff and again the margaritas! ”
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The staff are polite and on point. ”
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Chelsea's Rocking Horse Cafe manages to have a distinctive, inviting decor and a warm intimate look as well as personalized service offering helpful recommendations to patrons with special needs. ”
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The service was outstanding and the atmosphere was enjoyable. ”
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The Rocking Horse Cafe has come to be probably my favorite restaurant to take people in New York. ”
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Our brunch waiter was a bit more conversational than the dinner one, but they both gave great service. ”
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Our server, Diego, was very friendly, knowledgable & attentive. ”
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group of 12 of us went and did not pay very much for a good meal and great service. ”
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also have to say a big thanks to our server Kristin, she was always there, but never obtrusive, she is fantastic, I recommend you ask for her personally, she rocks! ”
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The staff is friendly, they get it and are always on top of things. ”
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The Best service in town. ”
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food was decent, service was not attentive. ”
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So after rambling on, I really recommend this place, great food, great service, VERY WELL DONE! ”
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Our waiter was friendly and responsive. ”
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The server was very knowledgeable; after recommending me the salmon with chayote he chose a glass of wine for me that went really well with the dish. ”
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The service was excellent; our waiter was educating us about the modern Mexican cuisine that characterizes this restaurant and was being very attentive with all the needs we had. ”
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Service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. ”
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great food and service. ”
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Very friendly and knowlegable staff. ”
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The ambiance is great and the staff is the most warm and welcoming you will find in this city. ”
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have never seen such great service in New York. ”
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The staff is wonderful! ”
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friendly service:great food ”
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From the moment when the beautiful hostess welcomed us with a great smile to the second we walked out. ”
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re down for great food and enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous people, this is the place for you. ”
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consistant service do not expect great mexican artistry ”
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The food is always delicious and the servers are very attentive. ”
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The special scallops that the server recommended was very original and delicious (complement to the Chef!) ”
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The staff was very attentive and quick. ”
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88.88999938964844% positive |
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Not usually a huge fan of this type of cuisine, I was definitely blown away by the innovative use of unexpected ingredients, such as papaya with grilled shrimp and a calamari salad with a citrus dressing. ”
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Overall just a great place, fun atmosphere, not expensive, friendly wait staff and again the margaritas! ”
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Margaritas are huge and perfect. ”
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Though the Rocking Horse Cafe has become a place to see and be seen (celebrities are ofen just at the next table), it's well-worth the reservation (or drop-in if you're willing to wait) to experience the unique menu. ”
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The combination of flavors used in their dishes was amazing - I just wish there was more there for the price. ”
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The unique cocktails are worth the trip in themselves. ”
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truly appreciated the natural/free range entres which were affordable as well. ”
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Lunch is one of the best values and dinner is amazing. ”
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would recommend this place for a special occasion because it is pricey. ”
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90.0% positive |
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The wait to be seated was not terribly long considering it was a Saturday night, and the unique cocktails imbibed at the bar made the time pass smoothly. ”
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Every member of the waitstaff - from the host and bartender to our server and their assistants- were helpful, quick, and gracious. ”
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When I asked how long for a table I was told 10-15 minutes which I had no problem with so my partner and I went to the bar and had 2 margaritas which were great, here's where the pickyness in me comes out, I wanted salt with mine and didn't get it , I sho ”
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The main dish was scrumptuous, fresh, and had wonderful texture (mixiote slow cooked pork with mashed plantains and collard greens). ”
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The staff was very attentive and quick. ”
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