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Name: El Balon Cantina
Address: 211 Market Street, Yonkers, NY, United States, 10710
Telephone: (914) 376-6800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

El Balon Cantina

3.7 (19)

$30 and under

Mexican

211 Market Street, Yonkers, NY 10710

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

El Balon caters to those with the most discerning appetites. We offer the classic Mexican dishes that you crave, while also offering feel good food. Our margaritas both frozen and straight up will make your mouth pucker with happiness, and our virgin daiquiris will make even our littlest guests permanent fans.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(914) 376-6800
Website
http://www.elbaloncantina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Andy D'Amico
Private party facilities
El Balon Cantina is a place where you can host your private events, in a fun atmosphere filled with delicious food and drinks.

Location
211 Market Street, Yonkers, NY 10710
Neighborhood
Yonkers
Cross street
Fitzgerald Street
Parking details
Ridge Hill parking garage available on the block
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00
roasted corn & peppers, crema, crispy tortilla strips
Guacamole$9.00
chunky avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, chile serrano & lime, served in a molcajete
Nachos$9.00
angus beef or veggie chili, mexican cheeses, crema, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, scallions
Diablo Wings$8.00
chipotle chili paste, sriracha, blue agave, garlic, sesame seeds
Spicy Crab Taquitos$8.00
crispy corn tacos, lump crab, spicy mayo, scallions, cilantro, mango salsa

Tacos

two white corn tacos-served with rice & beans

Pollo$11.00
mojito lime chicken, guacamole, salsa verde, cabbage slaw, queso fresco
Calexico$10.00
fried cauliflower, cabbage slaw, avocado, enchilada salsa, crema, pickled onions
Baja Shrimp$13.00
panko fried shrimp, cabbage slaw, avocado, chili crema, salsa verde pickled red onions
Al Pastor$12.00
grilled chili spiced pork, salsa roja, chili crema, shredded cabbage, raw onions, cilantro
Barbacoa$12.00
braised short ribs, chipotle salsa roja, horseradish crema, pico de gallo, cabbage slaw, cilantro
Carne Asada*$13.00
angus sirloin adobado, chipotle salsa roja, sweet raw onion, guacamole, cilantro

Chicken Enchiladas

served with rice & beans

Chicken Enchiladas$14.00
three corn tortillas filled with mojito lime chicken, enchilada sauce, mexican cheeses, queso fresco, salsa verde

Salads

Ensalada Ranch$7.00
pepitas, jalapeno croutons, queso fresco, ranch dressing
Mexican Chopped$8.00
jicama, peppers, charred corn, onions, black beans, tomatoes, romaine, avocado, tortilla strips, roasted garlic dressing

Sides

all sides $4

Rice & Beans
Jalapeno Bacon
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Steamed Broccoli
Spicy Kale
Yuca Fries

Mains

we cook with farm fresh organic eggs

Quesadilla$10.00
flour tortilla, mexican cheeses, cilantro pesto, salsa roja, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo
Chilequiles Verdes*$12.00
tortilla chips with salsa verde, avocado, queso fresco, crema, red onion & two sunny side up eggs
Huevos Con Chorizo$14.00
three eggs scrambled with chorizo, warm flour tortillas, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro crema, queso fresco & lime
Huevos Rancheros Tostadas*$13.00
two crispy corn tortillas with two sunnyside up eggs, refried beans, black beans, ranchero sauce, avocado, crema, queso fresco
Frittata Mexicana$14.00
peppers, chilies, scallions, cilantro & tomatoes topped with mexican cheese & jalapeno bacon
El Balon Waffle$13.00
sweet plantains, banana whipped cream, chipotle maple syrup
Quinoa-Chili Burrito Bowl$16.00
organic quinoa, vegetarian chili, crispy brussel sprouts, spicy kale, avocado, rajas, pico de gallo
Bistec Al Carbon*$19.00
grilled skirt steak, rajas, chimichurri, yuca frita

What 19 people are saying

El Balon Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.5Food
3.6Service
3.8Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience here was exceptional. The restaurant itself is very affordable, the service we received was outstanding. Will definitely return in the future.
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VeeMee
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 8, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and the place overall was also a very good place to dine in. The drinks were delicious and the waiters were very attentive to everyone. Definitely a place that I would recommed to anyone.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service, our server Melanie was amazing, food was awesome!!! Highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was great, service was quick and food was delicious
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Newyorkmom VIP
New York City20 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 29, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was one of the worst meals I have had in ages. I was hopeful when we sat down. Cool looking place with black and white tile and skulls on the walls. The SERVICE was horrible in many ways: every one got their drinks Except for one, 2 of 3 appetizers came out, the reorder on drinks never happened, every time we wanted the waiter his back was to us with his face deep into the computer screen. Twice I had to get up from my start and walk over to him to ask for something. The forks and knives are in a bucket, help yourself style, we sat down with 6 people yet there were only 3 forks and 5 knives. We couldn’t get a waiter to pay attention to us so my son had to go search out forks from other tables. Pathetic. Main Courses: yuck, low quality meat. The beef enchiladas came with chunks of fat as did the chicken enchiladas. Inedible. I would never go back here and I would never recommend it to anyone. DON’T DO IT! I wish we had gone to the Cheesecake Factory, at least I could have eaten my food there.
2 people found this helpful
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NYC28 VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great margarita’s!
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BillS
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 19, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great reprieve from early xmas shopping --booked on the fly and was perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on June 18, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was very slow. We had to wait a long time for our appetizer as well as entrees. They forgot to serve 2 out of 5 sides. The menu is very limited and portions are small.
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FlyFoodie VIP
New York City50 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
As a lover of Mexican food, I wanted to love El Balon (I REALLY did). Unfortunately, my meal, the service, and overall experience were no bueno. In a nutshell: the quac was decent but I wasn't blown away; the shrimp tacos were yummy and (2) tacos I ordered were satisfying with an appetizer. The margaritas are well made but sadly this was the best part of my experience there. The waitstaff service definitely needs improvement. We had to ask the bus boy to clean up before we were seated (there were tortilla chip crumbs everywhere). The waiter didn't give us much attention until it was time to pay the check. Then of course, it was all smiles and pleasantries. Our 18% tip was generous in light of the poor service. In conclusion, I would give El Balon another try, perhaps for happy hour or a quick bite with friends. However, I wouldn't recommend it for dinner or celebrating a special occasion.
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RCruz
New York City62 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have visited this location multiple times but never for a birthday. The birthday song was warm and very friendly. It was a nice experience. The kids loved the foos ball table and we loved the Margaritas.
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211 Market Street, Yonkers, NY 10710

Additional information

Cross street
Fitzgerald Street
Neighborhood
Yonkers
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ridge Hill parking garage available on the block
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Andy D'Amico
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.elbaloncantina.com/
Phone number
(914) 376-6800
Private party facilities
El Balon Cantina is a place where you can host your private events, in a fun atmosphere filled with delicious food and drinks.

El Balon Cantina

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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El Balón

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$10.00

Chipotle Bloody Maria$10.00

Classic Mimosa$9.00

Cactus Pear Bellini$9.00

Michelada$7.00

To Start

Chicken Tortilla Soup$7.00

Guacamole$9.00

Nachos$9.00

Diablo Wings$8.00

Spicy Crab Taquitos$8.00

Tacos

Pollo$11.00

Calexico$10.00

Baja Shrimp$13.00

Al Pastor$12.00

Barbacoa$12.00

Carne Asada*$13.00

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas$14.00

Salads

Ensalada Ranch$7.00

Mexican Chopped$8.00

Sides

Rice & Beans

Jalapeno Bacon

Fried Brussel Sprouts

Steamed Broccoli

Spicy Kale

Yuca Fries

Mains

Quesadilla$10.00

Chilequiles Verdes*$12.00

Huevos Con Chorizo$14.00

Huevos Rancheros Tostadas*$13.00

Frittata Mexicana$14.00

El Balon Waffle$13.00

Quinoa-Chili Burrito Bowl$16.00

Bistec Al Carbon*$19.00

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