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Amigo by Nai, New York, NY

Amigo by Nai

4.5 (46)
$30 and under
Mexican
29 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8672

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
  • Charming
A contemporary Mexican restaurant by Chef Ruben Rodriguez. Exploring the convivial mixture of both Mexican and Spanish fare.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 677-1030
  • Website
    https://www.nairestaurant.com/amigo
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Location
    29 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8672
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    1st Street and 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Amigo by Nai's menu was last updated on 12/13/2022.

Smaller

  • Guacamole$14.00

    Avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeno, cilantro oil, nixtamal tortilla

    • Oyster$16.00

      Oyster, granite, serrano, cucumber, lime

      • Croquette$10.00

        Chicken croquette, habanero aioli

        • Brussels Sprout$14.00

          Brussels sprout, habanero aioli, chile, herb

          • Corn$16.00

            Corn, queso fresco, manchego, cilantro, serrano pepper

            • Salmon Tartare$19.00

              Salmon tartare, lime, yuzu, jalapeno, cucumber, ajonjoli

              • Octopus$19.00

                Grilled octopus, mole verde, bean puree, pico de gallo

                • Ceviche$20.00

                  Shrimp, octopus, tomato, serrano, citrus, avocado

                  • Mussel$18.00

                    Pei mussel, marinara, mirasol chili, lime, herb

                    Larger

                    • Lamb$34.00

                      Lamb shank, flour tortilla, chile de arbol salsa, salsa verde

                      • Chicken and Rice$25.00

                        Chicken, chorizo, rice, epazote aioli

                        • Seasonal Fish$26.00

                          Fried seasonal fish, pico de gallo, citrus, herb

                          • Pork Belly$25.00

                            Pork rind, spicy red salsa, pickle

                            Taco + Tostada

                            • Birria Taco$16.00

                              Beef stew, guajillo-chile de arbol salsa, consomme

                              • Rib Taco$16.00

                                St louis rib al pastor, pineapple, flour tortilla, pickled serrano, cilantro-chimichurri

                                • Cauliflower Taco$16.00

                                  Shawarma roasted cauliflower, avocado-lime-chimichurri, marcona almond

                                  • Cod Taco$16.00

                                    Tempura cod, chipotle aioli coleslaw, basil

                                    • Shrimp Taco$16.00

                                      Shrimp, garlic sauce, aioli, red cabbage

                                      • Eggplant Tostada$15.00

                                        Smoked eggplant, tomato, cotija, nixtamal tortilla

                                        • Carrot Tostada$15.00

                                          Roasted carrot, spicy glaze, frijoles, ajonjoli, nixtamal tortilla

                                          • Pork Cheek Tostada$16.00

                                            Braised pork cheek, pickled jalapeno, herb, nixtamal tortilla

                                            What 46 people are saying

                                            Amigo by Nai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                            4.5
                                            4.5 based on all time ratings
                                            • 4.6Food
                                            • 4.6Service
                                            • 4.4Ambience
                                            • 4.3Value

                                            Noise • Moderate

                                            45 Reviews

                                            1. HeidiL VIP

                                              Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

                                              1.0

                                              Dined on November 19, 2023

                                              1. Overall 1
                                              2. Food 1
                                              3. Service 1
                                              4. Ambience 1
                                              They have closed and did not let us know. We had a large table and had a hard time rescheduling. Not cool

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                                            2. OpenTable Diner

                                              Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on November 7, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Happy Hour menu until 7p. We ordered everything on it and everything was amazing.

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                                            3. dustin

                                              New York City1 review

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on August 26, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              very cool spot and the shrimp tacos and rib tacos are LEGIT.

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                                            4. Patrick

                                              Greater Boston4 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on August 12, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Really enjoyed our visit—very friendly and welcoming service, and everything we ate was great (don't sleep on the eggplant tostada!).

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                                            5. MadameP VIP

                                              New York City11 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on June 10, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              We love Amigo by Nai and it never fails to deliver. The food is creative, amazing, and made with wonderful ingredients. Our favorites include the brussel sprouts, rib taco, and semi-fredo dessert. Last night we also had the dorado. The service is always excellent. The ambience is stylish but laid back. This is our favorite restaurant in the East Village and we always bring our out-of-town friends there.

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                                            6. MarioM

                                              New York City1 review

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on May 29, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Best tacos in NYC. Nice ambiente and good service.

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                                            7. Alex

                                              Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              Dined on May 27, 2023

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              great food and not too crowded. very nice location too

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                                            8. DamiraA

                                              New York City1 review

                                              3.0

                                              Dined on May 26, 2023

                                              1. Overall 3
                                              2. Food 3
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Not all ingredients were fresh; canned pineapple was served with tacos

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                                            9. KyleS

                                              Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on May 18, 2023

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 3
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              If you're looking for a different take on Mexican food, Amigos small plates might be just what you're looking for. We found the starters better than the tacos/tostados, with the shrimp tacos especially tasty.

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                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                              New York City1 review

                                              4.0

                                              Dined on May 4, 2023

                                              1. Overall 4
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 3
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              The food and cocktails were superb. The next time I go I will pull a Karen on the waiter who took uneaten plates from our table. That sends a terrible message.

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                                            FAQs

                                            Amigo by Nai is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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                                            5. East Village

                                            Permanently Closed

                                            This restaurant is permanently closed.

                                            Google Map for Amigo by Nai

                                            29 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003-8672

                                            Additional information

                                            • Cross street
                                              1st Street and 2nd Ave
                                            • Neighborhood
                                              East Village
                                            • Hours of operation
                                              Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
                                            • Price
                                              $30 and under
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Spanish
                                            • Dining style
                                              Casual Elegant
                                            • Dress code
                                              Business Casual
                                            • Parking details
                                              None
                                            • Payment options
                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                            • Executive chef
                                              Ruben Rodriguez
                                            • Additional
                                              Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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