(212) 924-4119
525 Hudson St
(nr. Charles St.)
New York,
NY
10014
40.734
-74.0064
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Hours:
Tue-Sun: 12pm-11pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Mexicana Mama
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 94.70999717712402% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 87.5% positive |
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| service | 90.27999877929688% positive |
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| value | 97.7299976348877% positive |
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New Favorite
by bhood02
I stumbled upon Mexicana Mama a few weeks ago and boy am I glad I did! The decor is cute and fun and the staff was really helpful.
I had a lot of questions about the menu, because I don't like anything super spicy, but the waitress very patiently helped me navigate the menu. I ordered guacamole and chips which was so fresh, and the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas were cheesy and delicious and the portion was very big, so I even had leftovers. I also ordered a ginger margarita that was so amazing I had a 2nd one for dessert!
I will definitely go back to Mexicana Mama soon! It seems like a great little spot for a fast lunch or a fun dinner with a friend. The space is really small so I probably wouldn't go with too large a group.
DONT DO IT! WASTE OF MONEY! SHOE BOX BAD FOOD!!!!
by victorianyc
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!!
- Pros: THE ROACHEES HAVE FOOD TO EAT OFF THE FLOOR!
- Cons: THE ROACHEES WONT FIT IN THE PLACE!LOL
My favorite!
by jcplaywright
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.
- Pros: Yum!
- Cons: Crowded - go early (or late) and best with just 2 to be seated
Way to average for the amount of subway transfers
by kalmnyc
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.
- Pros: Not crowded on a Wednesday Night
- Cons: Too many other good places nearby
SMALL and EXPENSIVE
by maddeline
The food here is pretty good overall and the service was great- but the space is SO cramped.. and the bathroom is scary.
yummy drinks-- but small portions that cost too much!
- Pros: Drinks
- Cons: Space
The Details on Mexicana Mama
Place Categories:
- great mexican food
- love little place
- very fresh their margaritas
- great service
- great meat specials
- great aaaaaamazing salsa
- great guacamole
- great meal
- delightful staff
- most reasonable price
- bad food
- delicious menu
- authentic mexican places
- attentive well
- fantastic mole sauce
- love guacomole
- great reasonable mexiacn
- great value
- best margs
- enjoyed everyone
- best chicken mole quesadillas
- always enjoyed burritos
- very fresh ingredients
- tasty chicken special
- happy songs


