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Toloache - Upper East Side

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Address:
166 East 82nd St.,
New York, NY 10028

Neighborhood:
Upper East Side

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $31 to $50

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Toloache - Upper East Side Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.toloachenyc.com
Email: info@toloachenyc.com
Phone: (212) 861-4505
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00p - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Executive Chef: Chef Julian Medina
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
Catering: Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
Private Party Facilities: Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
Private Party Contact: Temple

Getting there

Cross Street: Lexington and 3rd Ave
Parking: No
Parking Details: 4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop

A word from Toloache - Upper East Side

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of… chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.Continued

Toloache - Upper East Side

4.1

93 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerMexican

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65 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

65 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(50)
fit for foodies(41)
good for groups(18)

hot spot(16)
special occasion(14)
vibrant bar scene(13)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (65)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Foofy Fantastic Mexcian food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2010

Dined on 04/09/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Finally, good Mexican on the UES. The servers are very helpful. The drinks are fantastic and creative. The food is excellent. I've had the garlic shrimp and the tacos and haven't been disappointed. I've tried going back but it's hard to get a spot Thurs-Sat."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Elegant Mexican dining on the UES

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very attractive, tastefully decorated place, divided into several rooms -- back room noisy at dinner, so try the central room. Menu from Oaxaca, so don't expect the usual Tex/Mex fare--this is upscale dining. Superb service. The trio of guacamoles tasting (firey, mild, and fruity) and the trio of seviches are both outstanding. The waitstuff was good enough to inform that the dinner tacos are just appetizer sized, but the pair of lobster tacos was light and memorable. The grilled shrimp and sea bass entrees were a great melange of flavors and the presentation was beautiful. We shared a small construct of churros with a caramel and chocolate dipping sauce for dessert."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Really nice upscale Mexican,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Really nice upscale Mexican, would recommend."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2004

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good food, terrible experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was incredible, but the service was a disgrace. We waited a good 25 minutes for our drinks to arrive. The appetizer we ordered 15 minutes after the drinks arrived first. We felt ignored by the waitstaff, and when we ordered our meal not one, not two but THREE different employees came to our table to reprimand us for not ordering "enough" food (keep in mind our bill was $90 so it's not like we ordered chips and left). One of them went to another, pointed to us and openly complained. They ruined my birthday dinner with their judgement over my eating habits. The quesadilla was phenomenal, but the experience was beyond terrible."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Welcome addition to the UES.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Welcome addition to the UES. Fresh and delightfully good Mexican, Muy Bueno!"

Dined on 03/18/2012

2011

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our Sunday brunch was excellent--lo

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our Sunday brunch was excellent--lots of interesting choices, expertly prepared. Highly recommend the torta(sandich made of carnitas) and the huarache (corncake with black beans, queso, salsa and eggs).Prompt friendly service and even some complimentary tastings of desserts. They did refuse to accommodate what seemed like a pretty minor request--someone in our party asked for a small amount of additional guacamole for her dish(we had already finished one full order of guacamole)and we were told that this was impossible--if we wanted more, we would have to get a full additional order. But overall a very good experience."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2006

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is an excellent upscale

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is an excellent upscale Mexican restaurant. The Margaritas our outstanding. Have the Special one. Best Guacamole anywhere. The Maitre D' whose name is Daniel is the best. Very efficient friendly and always makes sure you are comfortable."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Came here because of an incredible

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Came here because of an incredible experience at Yerba Buena but unfortunately this fell short. The food simply was not as good and the service was fine, but nothing extraordinary. The space is cool - much cooler than the slightly worn looking exterior would make it out to be. Won't be rushing back but it's a fine little neighborhood spot that I'd maybe try out again after I try out my other options."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Execellent Margaritas and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/28/2012

2005

Dined on 02/28/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Execellent Margaritas and spicy guacamole. They should have real salsa to go with the chips and guacamole. That's the only disappointment for those of us who love Mexican food. Everything else is excellent. Great sitting at the bar. The Bartenders have as much if not more fun than the patrons."

Dined on 02/28/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had an excellent meal!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2012

2007

Dined on 02/23/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had an excellent meal! The food was outstanding and the service, too, was very good. Our waiter was attentive and helpful when we arrived on the early side, and even as the restaurant filled up, he continued to check in regularly. We never felt rushed, even though we had a leisurely meal and probably overstayed our welcome. We'd recommend to anyone (and already have) as a fun destination to catch up with friends over authentic, well-prepared Mexican food in a lively environment. We'll definitely be back!"