Rocking Horse Cafe

01/05/2008 Posted by swisscheese

I am officially obsessed with their steak burrito. I can't recommend anything else on the menu because I refuse to order anything else from them. The restaurant itself is very clean and is larger than it appears from the outside. The staff is very pleasant and I can't give one complaint about them.

11/18/2007 Posted by evillagefoodie

Really innovative mexican cuisine with a great drink and cocktail menu as well. The beef with mojo sauce is my favorite dish in the world.

Pros: Great food and service

Cons: can take a while to be seated

07/19/2007 Posted by cherrybomb23

This is certainly a cute place and the food was fine - not great (esp. for the prices) - but be careful when you make your reservations! I find it's hard to enjoy any meal when a place can't even get your reservation right, but this situation was especially disappointing. They even went so far as to tell a story that someone by my own name called and changed the reservation. Strange, don't you think? Re: the food - the starter salsa was unexciting and quite bland and the chips were stale. The lobster empanadas were dry and required a lot of soaking in the oily sauce that accomanied them. The guacamole was surprisingly good and there was a lot of it, which was a nice surprise, but I wasn't sure what to do with the soft tortillas and the meek side dishes...make a wrap of some sort? The rest of our entrees -- the salmon: the grilled chayote was a nice addition; the tuna: overdone but the sides had great flavor; braised pork: completely bland with no flavor at all - very disappointing; and the steak: just so-so - nothing to write home about. All in all, way overpriced for what the food was and disappointing off the bat with the reservation mistake. I won't be heading back anytime soon.

Pros: guacamole

Cons: lack of ability to take a reservation

05/17/2007 Posted by plaztikstar

The Rocking Horse Cafe is a great spot for great food or even just great drinks! Great atmosphere for large groups which makes it difficult to dine without reservations on weekends, and outdoor seating is a cut-throat preference that many will wait for but few are privileged with. Regardless of where you sit, there is friendly service and catchy music, but the only fault I found at the Rocking Horse is the limited vegetarian option. Only two salmon dishes are available, but notheless delicious and recommended! It also wouldn't hurt to mention the handsome waiters and bartenders, as well, would it?

Pros: Great service.

Cons: Semi-vegetarian friendly.

05/12/2007 Posted by missfantase

What a better way to spend an evening out in Manhattan, then with good friends at a great restaurant. The Rocking Horse Cafe has come to be probably my favorite restaurant to take people in New York. There is a great energy in the room, super fun and attentive waitstaff, great cocktails, and if you're looking for a restaurant where no matter what you order you wont be dissapointed, this is it. Some of my favorites include the Quesadilla de Hongos, the Enchiladas de Pollo and the Atun. They've got tons a different margarita flavors, and also an eclectic wine list. Oh yeah, and I suggest taking a look at the dessert menu also. The Tortita de Chocolate is fabulous!

Pros: Beso de Maracuya

Cons: Not big enough

05/09/2007 Posted by empressgefil

Two weekends ago, my friend took me to brunch at Rocking Horse. We sat at the front outdoor patio, and had a great time watching Chelsea cruise by. I had a delicious steak and scrambled eggs wrap with a side of guacamole. The experience was so much fun; I decided to go back two nights later, to see if the restaurant was as god as I thought. I took someone else to dinner, and we also had a great time, although, very different. We sat in the back for a quieter meal, so we could talk. Both seaters, each were friendly and attentive, making sure we were seated according to the meals needs. Dinner was great with a starter salad that was frizzled greens with Calamari and Chorizo in a citrus dressing - delicious! I am a real NY 'Gringo' when it comes to Mexican spices, but the flavors in this meal were not overwhelming, nor too spicy. I had a grilled chicken and vegetable entree, which was wholly satisfying; however my friend had another chicken dish that was set in a bowl over mashed potatoes, which was treated entirely differently, and also very tasty. But the most interesting was the postre, desert flan. It had a coconut caramel sauce, with a hint of lime. It was truly unique, not too filling and worth the going back for. Our brunch waiter was a bit more conversational than the dinner one, but they both gave great service. The busboy/food runners were excellent both times attending to water and such. I enjoyed the decor, which was modern and clean, and I didn't feel like I was paying for the decorator instead of my food, which sometimes turns me off in other establishments. In all a great experience and I'm sure I will be going back again quite soon. Hope to see you there!

Pros: good food, service, ambience

Cons: Things can get a little noisy when it is so crowded with Chelsea queens, but 95% of the time it's perfect

05/09/2007 Posted by gourdsquasher

Dinner at The Rocking Horse Café was a perfect end to a day in the city. I began my Rocking Horse experience with sweet corn tamales topped with shrimp, chipotle butter and avocado. Not only did this appetizer come out well presented, wrapped in cornhusks, it was also delicious. My entrée, Camarones con Papaya, with shrimp, caramelized onions, and roasted vegetables and papaya served in a miniature skillet, with organic spelt tortillas rolled on the side, was amazing. Does anyone know the name of the Rocking Horse Chef? Because when I win the lottery, I plan on hiring him as my personal chef. Desert was a pleasant as well as imaginative experience. The cinnamon ice cream topping my spiced valrhona chocolate cake was so good I wouldn’t mind bathing in it. The Rocking Horse mixed drinks are great too! I recommend a passion fruit margarita on the rocks, easy on the limejuice. Aside from the food and drinks, the waiters and bartenders are HOT HOT HOT and the waitresses are beautiful. In fact, I’m still fantasizing about one of the bartenders. So, if you’re down for great food and enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous people, this is the place for you. If the weather is nice shoot for outdoor seating. It’s definitely worth the wait!

Pros: hot bartendar

Cons: not dating hot bartendar

04/30/2007 Posted by alicew96

Colorful, inventive food, and festive drinks to match. My pomegranate Margarita was THE best and just the right balance to the homemade chips and Rocking Horse’s unique salsa. The service couldn’t have been better--warm, professional and friendly. The manager, bartender and wait staff made certain we had a great experience. My choice from an elegantly designed menu, a light, fresh and zesty swordfish, garlic mashed potatoes and the best guacamole, sitting atop the dish like a dollop of whipped cream--divine. Lively bar scene in a contemporary and very classy setting. The place moves to a Latin rhythm and is definitely an homage to our south of the border neighbors.

Pros: Colorful ambiance and inventive tastes

04/27/2007 Posted by geomorin

Really an exceptional place that's almost hiding under the scaffolding outside. But the multi-colored logo outside sets you up for the bright and happy atmosphere inside. The best part? The food: Scottish salmon, crunchy caramelized onions, smoked trout, exquisite guacamole, organic beef – it's all good.

Pros: Food, service, ambience, atmosphere

Cons: Scaffolding outside

04/19/2007 Posted by bohonk

OMG - went the other night and had their scallop special. Amazing! Fresh crispy sea scallops over the best lemon risotto I ever had. Asparagus and mushrooms accompanied it. I told my waiter that this should be on the menu every night - as I'd order it again and again. Great fresh tasting chips and salsa. Killer margaritas. A definite keeper.