Rodeo Bar

The urban cowboy's roadhouse of choice for Tex-Mex barbecue and free live music.

(212) 683-6500

375 3rd Avenue (at E 27th Street)
New York, NY 10016 40.7415 -73.9812

Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

rodeobar.com

Hours:

Mon-Sat 11:30am-4am

Sun 11:30am-2am

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Last updated 6.29.09

Rodeo Bar

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At New York City's premier Southern roadhouse, Rodeo Bar, patrons will enjoy delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, live music and their world-famous margaritas. This New York Tex-Mex bar and restaurant boasts the city's longest running Honky Tonk.

Owned by Mitch Pollak since 1994, Rodeo Bar's kitchen is open until 2am every night to accommodate the late night diners. The menu offers chicken fried steak, fajitas, and other Southwestern and BBQ favorites. While they eat, patrons will hear live country music seven nights a week without paying a cover.

The unique NYC bar is built into a converted horse trailer and serves an array of beer, liquor and ten flavors of margaritas. Come celebrate your birthday party, girl's night out, or other special event at Rodeo Bar. If you enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine, a little country and a lot of fun, come to Rodeo Bar.

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The Scene
Happily distressed best describes the look of this inner-city honky-tonk. Weathered plank paneling, wagon wheel chandeliers and giant rusted signs assert the backwoods, despite the view of Third Avenue through contiguous, tinted glass windows. The three-story main room houses the primary bar, an informal restaurant and an upper level for drinkers and diners. In the second space, find a small stage for performances and another drink station constructed from a refurbished horse trailer.

The Draw
Country may be king, but you'll find a diverse music lineup. As well as torch-and-twangers like the foot-tapping Jimmy Nations Combo, audiences get an audio uplift from the swing band the Flying Neutrinos and the blues-rockabilly act the Mercy Brothers. The full menu of enchiladas, barbecue ribs and steak pushes pub grub in a decidedly Western direction. Kitschy delicacies like the Fat Elvis--a deep fried banana chimichanga with chocolate sauce--add to the charm.

agentkma

April 26, 2009

I really think I could've enjoyed this place if there were more than 3 other people in it. I came by with my cousin on a friday night about 3 a.m. and found the place deserted. Let down in the city that never sleeps.

Victoria333

April 09, 2009

I walked in with a friend and was instantly transported into an episode of Cheers. Everyone was friendly and I knew that I would be back. The drinks were great especially the Margaritas!!! The food is delicious my friend enjoyed a steak fajita and I loved loved my enchilada!!! Definately the best in city. I would reccommend this place to anyone who wants to go somewhere that the patrons and staff all try to get to know you and at the end of the night everyone is just hanging together like one big party.

Phillygirljms

February 01, 2009

In a city that is famous for rushing and moving fast, Rodeo is a wonderful place to hang and enjoy the atmosphere and wonderful service. From the moment my friends and I entered the door, we were treated as friends and taken care of in a way I have rarely found in any establishment. Charlotte was the BEST waitress I've encountered in a long, long time and did a great job of recommending food, drinks and local entertainment and clubs that fit our style and love for 80's music. My 5 friends and I were all from out of town and had heard of Rodeo through the brother of one of our party. We enjoyed great food from appetizers (try the onion rings) to brunch to pitchers of margaritas (try the 1/2 and 1/2 Strawberry/Lime or Strawberry/Mango). We were never rushed, never hinted at to move on and actually ended up staying a while just enjoying ourselves and catching up. Marconi was the manager on duty and he was extremely catering as well. Kudos to the bartender who whipped up some amazing margaritas and a spicy bloody mary that was just right. If you want great service and to feel at home in a bustling city, make your way over to Rodeo! We will certainly go there again next time we are in NYC.

The Details on Rodeo Bar

Where to Sit:

Head to the back of the second floor, where you'll find a lounge area with a handful of couches.

What to Drink:

Play the part. Order a bottle of Lone Star. You're unlikely to find the brand at many other bars in town.

When to Go:

You can hear free, no cover live music every night of the week, but you can get $3 drafts only on Mondays during football season.

Save Money:

Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4pm through 8pm.

Message from Rodeo Bar

  • Live Music Nightly
  • Real Texas BBQ
  • No Cover Ever!

At New York City's premier Southern roadhouse, Rodeo Bar, patrons will enjoy delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, live music and their world-famous margaritas. This New York Tex-Mex bar and restaurant boasts the city's longest running Honky Tonk.

Owned by Mitch Pollak since 1994, Rodeo Bar's kitchen is open until 2am every night to accommodate the late night diners. The menu offers chicken fried steak, fajitas, and other Southwestern and BBQ favorites. While they eat, patrons will hear live country music seven nights a week without paying a cover.

The unique NYC bar is built into a converted horse trailer and serves an array of beer, liquor and ten flavors of margaritas. Come celebrate your birthday party, girl's night out, or other special event at Rodeo Bar. If you enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine, a little country and a lot of fun, come to Rodeo Bar.

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