| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Reasonably priced and a great atmosphere for a good time or a small party. ”
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Nice chill atmosphere, the short wait is enough for a cocktail and the food is worth the wait. ”
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Yes, we NY'ers like good food and ambience, but we are much more likely to return to a place that treats us well. ”
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Means the food drinks service and ambiance are great or else we wouldn't keep coming back. ”
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It is an upscale place that has good ambiance for a date as well as a low noise level for a business meeting. ”
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| drinks |
93.75% positive |
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Means the food drinks service and ambiance are great or else we wouldn't keep coming back. ”
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but they have a slew of different margarita flavors and 2 sizes for the lethal drinks, which is great for the tequila-shy. ”
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The food here is soso but its a great place to go for drinks after work - For some reason, this place always has flies around the bar area which bothers me a bit but during the warmer months the outdoor space is bumping - Margaritas arent bad and creep up ”
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before I even got a drink, that this place was one big frat party. ”
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am ok with paying that when i am out at night at a nice bar or lounge, or a club. ”
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In the summer the outside space is great if you can stand the huge crowds and long waits at the bar, get there early to really enjoy the space. ”
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Good food, good drinks ”
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The drinks are the strongest I've ever had, but they don't tase like a good margarita should. ”
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If you go for drinks with work buddies, definitely DEFINITELY order a couple of steak nachos. ”
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Look out though, they're great drinks, but ther bill creeps up on you and you'll find yourslef drunkenly convincing your friends to cover your tab. ”
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All the previous reviews were right: the food is great, and the drinks are powerful. ”
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The food is terrible, but if you stick to the bar and just have apps you'll be fine. ”
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| food quality |
86.42999649047852% positive |
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highly recommend the sliced steak nachos, cooked to order! ”
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As I continue my quest for the perfect mole sauce, El Rio comes in at the top of my list with the perfect sweetness and spice. ”
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The frozen margaritas are really delicious and strong with many flavors to choose from, the tortillas are homeade, the steak is tender and julicy and the guac is to die for. ”
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All the previous reviews were right: the food is great, and the drinks are powerful. ”
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This is by far one of my favorite mexican food spots in Manhattan. ”
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its the prefect place to go with a few friends or family and eat cheap great mexican food where you can relax and just have a good time. ”
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Never tried to food, but it's a good place to tie one on before heading out. ”
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The Mexican food here is good although I have had better. ”
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good food, horrible service ”
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The food is terrible, but if you stick to the bar and just have apps you'll be fine. ”
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The food was decent, I had the skirt steak. ”
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Appallingly bad service and food; they substituted romaine lettuce for spinach on the mushroom/spinach quesidilla; when brought to thr manager's attenetion - he said "we do that - half and half - you bit into the wrong half ”
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They use nice big pieces of steak and the nachos are done individually so it's not a big mound of stuff thrown together like some places. ”
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The food here is soso but its a great place to go for drinks after work - For some reason, this place always has flies around the bar area which bothers me a bit but during the warmer months the outdoor space is bumping - Margaritas arent bad and creep up ”
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Free chips with very tasty cilantro-y salsa as well as guacamole salsa. ”
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Yes, we NY'ers like good food and ambience, but we are much more likely to return to a place that treats us well. ”
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always get and share the steak nachos and the stuffed jalapenos (stuffed with big shrimp and jack cheese) ”
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They have fantastic nachos, good chips and salsa, and wonderful entrees. ”
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Wrap it up in one of their delicious flour tortillas and you are in business. ”
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At the bartender's suggestion, I had the shrimp fajitas (he said the shrimp dishes were the best). ”
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The green tomatilla sauce that is offered free at the table is DELICIOUS and not offered at any other Mexican restaurant I know of in NY. ”
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This is a great place, perfect happy hour spot during warm weather with it's outside patio and great mexican food. ”
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Interesting bison with wings suspended from the ceiling. ”
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Good food, good drinks ”
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The margaritas were just as tasty, but not quite as strong. ”
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The Carnitas were tender and the sauce was delicious. ”
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The food is amazing and has a health-ish kick to mexican. ”
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Nice chill atmosphere, the short wait is enough for a cocktail and the food is worth the wait. ”
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If you go for drinks with work buddies, definitely DEFINITELY order a couple of steak nachos. ”
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The food was not good, its hard to mess up nachos and guac. ”
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The food is good, but nothing tremendous, although it's tough to resist the terrific free chips and salsa. ”
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We had a couple other small dishes & the guacamole which is every bit as good as Rosa for less money. ”
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The warm tortilla chips, guacamole and spicy salsa you get at the beginning of the meal in place of bread. ”
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Means the food drinks service and ambiance are great or else we wouldn't keep coming back. ”
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They have outdoor seating (although I think you need to order food). ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Starting with the free chips and medley of salsas and guacamole, the rest of the menu is strictly great mexican. ”
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| overall |
96.87999725341797% positive |
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This is a good place for small groups 6-8 people. ”
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This is a great place, perfect happy hour spot during warm weather with it's outside patio and great mexican food. ”
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This has become, by far, my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city. ”
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The food here is soso but its a great place to go for drinks after work - For some reason, this place always has flies around the bar area which bothers me a bit but during the warmer months the outdoor space is bumping - Margaritas arent bad and creep up ”
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If you want a good margarita check this place out. ”
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Yes, we NY'ers like good food and ambience, but we are much more likely to return to a place that treats us well. ”
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good place to go with a group of dudes to try to pick up some cuties (maybe...) ”
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Never tried to food, but it's a good place to tie one on before heading out. ”
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| return potential |
50.0% positive |
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Yes, we NY'ers like good food and ambience, but we are much more likely to return to a place that treats us well. ”
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would never recommend this place, and I will never go back. ”
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| service |
63.15999984741211% positive |
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He was soo rude to me, i heard another patrons say where is the customer service here. ”
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The service was slow, yet the amazing margaritas make it somewhat worth it. ”
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The staff is extremely attentive and friendly. ”
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staff was rude and slow. ”
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good food, horrible service ”
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was ok with this, however our waiter had a bad attitude and was bitter that he had to work on a nice day and actually serve people. ”
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Appallingly bad service and food; they substituted romaine lettuce for spinach on the mushroom/spinach quesidilla; when brought to thr manager's attenetion - he said "we do that - half and half - you bit into the wrong half ”
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Most recently went with a large group of about 14 people during the week and the service was great. ”
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Means the food drinks service and ambiance are great or else we wouldn't keep coming back. ”
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Excellent bartender mixed scrumptious margaritas. ”
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It's a spacious place, service is good. ”
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AS YOU HAVE READ in some of the other reviews, the floor manager was weird. ”
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ll put it to you this way; I always appreciate it when a restaurant manager decides NOT to wear his dirty cargo pants and an army jacket at work. ”
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This is a good place for small groups 6-8 people. ”
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Perfect blend of well prepared frozen margaritas and great service. ”
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The service is decent and the prices are reasonable. ”
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The margaritas were pretty good, very strong, and the service was decent. ”
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The margaritas are awesome and service is impeccable. ”
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At the bartender's suggestion, I had the shrimp fajitas (he said the shrimp dishes were the best). ”
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| value |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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its the prefect place to go with a few friends or family and eat cheap great mexican food where you can relax and just have a good time. ”
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The whole dinning room looked like a huge checkerboard. ”
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The prices are decent. ”
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In the summer the outside space is great if you can stand the huge crowds and long waits at the bar, get there early to really enjoy the space. ”
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Nice chill atmosphere, the short wait is enough for a cocktail and the food is worth the wait. ”
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The service was slow, yet the amazing margaritas make it somewhat worth it. ”
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Margaritas are cheap and strong so the perfect place to begin the night and keep your expenses low. ”
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The service is decent and the prices are reasonable. ”
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We had a couple other small dishes & the guacamole which is every bit as good as Rosa for less money. ”
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Would've liked to have slightly larger portions. ”
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Food comes in huge portions so men, you will not be left hungry. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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In the summer the outside space is great if you can stand the huge crowds and long waits at the bar, get there early to really enjoy the space. ”
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The service was slow, yet the amazing margaritas make it somewhat worth it. ”
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staff was rude and slow. ”
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