Mexicana Mama
(212) 924-4119
525 Hudson St
New York,
NY
10014
40.734
-74.0064
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Mexicana Mama
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The Scene
The space is tiny, with a counter against one wall and a row of tables against the other. The ensuing bottlenecks and cramped feeling, sadly, detract from what is otherwise a lovely experience. The decor is casual and festive, but most of the visual interest lies in the open kitchen, which takes up half the room. A maneuver past the grill is required to get to the bathroom.
The Food
Density of taste is key here. Every dish reveals several richly layered flavors, each distinct but complementary. Tender grilled meats, a variety of chiles, tart Mexican cheeses, lime, and avocado are all prominent, along with a supporting cast of fruit and nut flavors, tequila marinades, and corn. The daily specials are excellent, as are everyday favorites like the barbacoa burrito, the beef-and-avocado salad, and the queso flameado. For dessert, try the "flan," which is more like a cheesecake.
User Reviews
victorianyc
June 14, 2008
IM A MEXICAN GIRL FROM TEXAS AND THIS PLACE WAS SUCH A WASTE OF MONEY!!! MY BOYFRIEND AND I SPENT $120.00 AND LEFT FELLING FULL OF CHIPS BECAUSE OUR PLATES WERE SO SMALL WE FILLED UP ON CHIPS! I DONT KNOW WHAT PART OF MEXICO THEY GET THE RECIPES FROM BUT MEXICAN RICE SHOULD NOT BE HARD!!! IT WAS WAY TO CRAMPED I HATE PEOPLES BUTTS BY MY PLATE OF HARD RICE WHEN TRYING TO SCOOT BUY TO SIT!!! OVER ALL IT WAS OVER RATED & WAY OVER PRICED!!! BETTER FOOD AT TACO BELL!!!LOL THE OWNER SHOULD TAKE A TRIP TO MEXICO BETTER YET INVITE REAL MEXICANS TO EAT AT THERE SHOE BOX AND GET THERE REVIEWS!!! 2 THUMBS WAY DOWN!!
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jcplaywright
February 19, 2008
I LOVE the food here. The Cheese Chili Rellenos is amazing! And I love the guacomole, the marguaritas, the salads, the fish, and it's a treat when they have that Baked apple dessert special. The service, the ambience, it's always really friendly and neighborly.
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kalmnyc
November 28, 2007
This "very" west village Mexican eatery, has the charm but the food doesn't back it up. We started with the guacamole, which was pretty good--though it lacked the at table preparation that is in style right now. The margaritas were very fresh, but quite tart, and aren't very potent. For the main course, we had chile relleno and the chicken mole burrito. The chicken didn't have any of the very unique flavor of mole. It did feature fresh grilled veggies in it, but just really didn't have a lot of flavor--a big disappointment for mole lovers. The chile relleno had very fresh ingredients, but it was nothing special. Overall, Mexicana Mama was very forgettable--just another Mexican restaurant that doesn't seem to find much inspiration in classic dishes.
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Know Before You Go:
It's a squeeze to get in, and they don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait at all but the most offpeak hours.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
