MEXiCUE Reviews Summary

Category: Mexican restaurant New York

Address: 225 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA

Phone: +13322633200

Rating: 4.4
based on 241 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is so flavorful; delicious, filling, and addicting."
  • "The brisket nachos were fantastic and I really enjoyed the fish tacos!"
  • "Their tacos are delish, their burnt end brisket burritos are out of this world, and their mac'n cheese has the perfect texture and a good mix of peppers."
  • "Definitely get the Jamburrito– a burrito stuffed with chicken and chorizo mexican jambalaya."
  • "The birria platter was absolutely delightful and big enough for two people."
  • "Food and drinks were delicious."
  • "The BBQ mushroom taco and fried eggplant taco were out of this world."

Cons:

  • "Was eating a chicken taco from this place and there was a rock hard bone inside."
  • "Food was very greasy, and ingredients weren’t fresh."
  • "I expected the smoked chicken burrito to have an actual smoky chicken flavor but the sauce just overpowers everything else."
  • "Food wasn't great."
  • "Guac was tasty but jalepenos weren't fresh, they came from big can or were pickled."
  • "The Mexican street corn was drenched in sauce and wasn't very good."
  • "The food was very disappointing."

Service

Pros:

  • "Our server was amazing."
  • "Staff are also very friendly and attentive."
  • "Service is always good and helpful."
  • "Quick and friendly service."
  • "The service is always great here, the employees are wholeheartedly warm and welcoming."
  • "The staff was great, super fast, we actually had to tell them we weren't in a rush."
  • "The staff is awesome, especially the manager lady Sivon! She went above and beyond and was very attentive."

Cons:

  • "The hostess didn't even know her own drinks."
  • "The waiter was okay, a bit stoic and never checked-in during the meal for a drink refill nor to see if the food was ok- that should be improved."
  • "DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY Owner/ Manager was disrespectful to us because we had an outside beverage."
  • "Bartender laughed at my drink option."
  • "Unfortunately, both the kitchen and wait staff will make you feel rushed through the entire experience, causing you to waste some of your food."
  • "The bartender was a little nonchalant."
  • "Waiter was horrible. He took forever to come and take our orders, didn't believe in taking peoples food orders when they were ready."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "It’s a nice atmosphere too."
  • "Great atmosphere."
  • "Nice ambience."
  • "The vibe is so colorful and inviting."
  • "The ambiance was cool (hip bar vibes)."
  • "Beautiful, colorful, gorgeous decoration inside."
  • "Clear view of the empire state building from seating."

Cons:

  • "It is typical overpriced place in overcrowded area."
  • "There wasn’t much diversity in terms of customers."
  • "It’s pretty dirty on top of it."
  • "However lately it’s hasn’t been all that."
  • "Sorry there is so much construction blocking the front."
  • "It had a weird vibe when we went too."
  • "Actually the most overpriced place I have ever been to in my life."

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