(347) 836-4267
325 E 34th St
(Between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
New York,
NY
10016
40.744401
-73.974972
Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown
Hours:
Mon-Sat 12pm-12am
Sun 1pm-10pm
Last updated 10.29.11
Category:
What People Are Saying About El Parador Cafe
The Owner
El Parador Cafe
Owner
El Parador Café was established in 1959 and is the oldest Mexican restaurant in New York City. Respected as having the best Margaritas by The New York Press and the best Ceviche by The New York Times, we welcome you to join us for lunch, dinner or tasting hour in Midtown East today. At El Parador, we offer an excellent menu, world class bar & lounge and a warm atmosphere. El Parador is dedicated to culture, care, and warmth. Many of our customers met each other and have held their most intimate gatherings here. We'd love to help you host a great event, for either personal or business groups. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people. We also have one of the best party spaces in NY, La Cueva (The Cave). La Cueva can comfortably accommodate up to 40 people. We're El Parador, the most accommodating restaurant in New York. The answer is yes. What's your question?
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
Upscale Mexican eatery offers authentic family recipes in Murray Hill's posh neighborhood.
| ambiance | 75.56000232696533% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 92.41000175476074% positive |
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| menu variety | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 40.0% positive |
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| service | 85.0% positive |
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| value | 80.0% positive |
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| wait time | 0.0% positive |
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A Mexican Oasis!
by crdog
This is the best Mexican in NYC. My friend and I were tipped off a few years ago about this place. It is right near the midtown tunnel so it's not in a pretty spot, but when you walk in the door you feel as if you've been transported to Mexico. The restaurant is authentically, but nicely, decorated and is warm and welcoming. It's usually packed but that just means you have time for an extra margarita which are delicious! Both meals I've had there were fantastic. They serve 'nacho's that are individually topped instead of the usual pile of garbage you get at a sports bar that usually ends up being soggy at the bottom. Great place!
Best Mexican Food in Midtown East!
by Jwilkey1
El Parador Cafe has some of the best Mexican food I have eaten in Manhattan. No wonder it's been around for so many years! I've dined in the restaurant as well as had delivery and I have to say that when my friend and I ordered the taco plate to share one night, we a. couldn't believe that it travelled so well and b. couldn't believe HOW MUCH food the dish came with! What a steal!
MUY BIEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by jpaserman
excellent authentic mexican cuisine with great selection of every tequila you can want. Im on my way there now. and you should be to.
- Pros: great happy hour, friendly staff
- Cons: none
great dining expereince
by jaereagan
i had a great dining experience here...a little spendy, but the food was definitely worth it and the service was excellent.I recommend to anyone or everyone.
chips,salsa,food,drinks.....muy bueno
by critic17
every year my family takes me to this restaurant for my birthday. the food is always wonderful. it maybe crowded and busy aka slow service but overall very worth going to. the salsa that they always on the table warm and read for you is to die for. the menu is great overall. some of my favorites that i would recommend are the enchilada, ropa vieja, pollo parador, and Costillas D'Cordero al Chipotle. so though there are some bad reviews on this site i would definitely recommend this place.
- Pros: great food
- Cons: always busy
The Details on El Parador Cafe
Place Categories:
- great mexican food
- great friendly service
- recommend mexican place
- best fantastic frozen margaritas
- bad meal
- great dining experience
- wonderful mexican restaurant
- most amiable maitre ds
- great quiet atmosphere
- liked fish tacos
- unpleasant experience
- accomodating alex
- rude staff
- best chicken dishes
- absolutely amazing el parador
- excellent salsa
- authentic mexican cuisine
- nice nieghborhood
- delicious jalepenos
- very filling chicken enchilada
- not terrific decor
- disappointed never
- delicious sangria
- great guacamole
- excellent drinks
Message from El Parador Cafe
- Pre-Fixe Lunch Menu
- Tasting Hour Specials
- Private Party Rooms Available
El Parador Café was established in 1959 and is the oldest Mexican restaurant in New York City. Respected as having the best Margaritas by The New York Press and the best Ceviche by The New York Times, we welcome you to join us for lunch, dinner or tasting hour in Midtown East today. At El Parador, we offer an excellent menu, world class bar & lounge and a warm atmosphere. El Parador is dedicated to culture, care, and warmth. Many of our customers met each other and have held their most intimate gatherings here. We'd love to help you host a great event, for either personal or business groups. The main restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people. We also have one of the best party spaces in NY, La Cueva (The Cave). La Cueva can comfortably accommodate up to 40 people. We're El Parador, the most accommodating restaurant in New York. The answer is yes. What's your question?
New Evening Tasting Hour 10PM-Midnight, Monday-Saturday
Beer, red or white sangria and/or house margaritas only $5. Select appetizers 1/2 price.
El Parador Cafe - 325 E 34th StNew York, NY10016 - (347) 836-4267


