Frida Midtown

Name: Frida Midtown
Address: 214 East 52nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 688-5200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

108 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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With a career spanning across two continents and twenty-seven years of experience in some of the best restaurant in the city, our Chef, Emerith Betanzo has created a culinary haven known as Frida Midtown located at 214 East 52nd St. Our Chef will make sure you have the ultimate dining experience and unforgettable taste experience.

Our chef personally selects his produce and vegetables directly from the market daily, as he wants to ensure top quality and freshness of all his ingredients.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 688-5200

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican, Peruvian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 688-5200
Website
http://www.fridamidtown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Emerith Betanzo
Catering
We do catering for all kinds of services for groups at 300ppl
Private party facilities
We do all kinds off events for parties up to 65ppl.
Private party contact
Camila Zevallos : (347) 453-6868

Location
214 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
2nd & 3rd Avenue
Parking details
Discounted Parking available at Icon Parking on 54th street
Public transit
Take the E or M line to Lexington and 53rd Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS, BELLINIS & SANGRIA
$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for Brunch every Sunday from 12PM-4PM and indulge in our bottomless mimosas, bellinis and sangria for 90 minutes!

Guacamole$14.00
Hass avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla chips & crispy pork skin
Esquites$13.00
Yellow and white corn, epazote aioli, cotija cheese & Chile piquin
Beef Anticuchos$20.00
NY sirloin, chimichurri & Mexican street corn
Causa Rellena$16.00
Whipped mashed potatoes, avocado, hard boiled eggs, hand shredded chicken, aji peruano, chipotle & rocoto aioli
Jaleita$18.00
Beer battered deep fried calamari, shrimp, fish & yuca fries served with chipotle mayo & avocado sauce
Mussels Callao Style$19.00
Raw mussels topped with aguachile (shrimp, cucumber, lime, avocado, onion & tomato)
Aguachile Sinaloa$24.00
Shrimp, octopus, cucumber, redonion, avocado, cilantro & lime broth made with Chile chiltepin
Ceviche Frida$22.00
Fish, passion fruit lime puree, celery, aji amarillo, whipped sweet potato, avocado, onion & cucumber served with white corn & maiz cancha
Frida Salad$16.00
Roasted Chile poblano, cotija cheese, redquinoa, radish, lemon vinaigrette, lettuce & corn
Ensalada Cesar$14.00
Romaine lettuce, ciabatta croutons, shaved cheese tossed in classic Caesar dressing
Pulpo Asado$24.00
Portuguese octopus, roasted rainbow potatoes, Mexican chorizo oaxaca cheese & olive aioli
Salmon Tiradito$18.00
North Atlantic salmon, aji amarillo, lime-passion fruit jalapeno infused puree, flambeed avocado & rocoto sauce
Drunken Mussels$21.00
New Zealand mussels, Mexican chorizo in cusquena beer sauce with side of toasted bread

Tacos

All of our tacos are served with double corn tortillas

Birria Tijuana Style$20.00
NY sirloin steak braisedfor eight hours, melted cheese, birria broth and pickled onions
Pulpo Pibil$20.00
Achiote marinated octopus, sauteed chickpeas, roasted corn, mushrooms, chipotle aioli
Seasonal Vegetables$15.00
Sauteed fresh vegetables, corn tortilla, guacamole sauce & pico de gallo
Aji Pankachicken$15.00
Organic chicken breast marinated with aji panca, freshguacamole and pico de gallo
Mar y Tierra$20.00
Ribeye steak, shrimp, melted cheese, caramelized onions & fresh guacamole sauce
Salmon Baja Style$18.00
Beer battered salmon, cheese, red cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole sauce and Mexican cream

Mains

Pollo Asado$24.00
Half organic chicken, chimichurri sauce served with Mexican rice & sautéed vegetables
Tallarin Verde$28.00
Creamy spaghetti with basil cilantro pesto served with choose chicken, shrimp or steak
Chicken Flautas$24.00
Pico de gallo, Mexican cream, queso fresco, pickled onions & guacamole served with side of salad & Mexican rice & beans
Lomo Saltado$38.00
Filet mignon, sauteed red onion& tomatoes with fingerling potatoes & rice
Filete a la Frida$42.00
14oz boneless ribeye steak serived with sauteed mushrooms caramelized onions &, grilled asparagus
Chuleta de Cordero$38.00
Grilled baby lamb chops, red quinoa, mashed potatoes & guajillo sauce
Enchiladas$26.00
Choice of green, red or mole sauce topped with Mexican cream, queso fresco, avocado, pickled onions served with Mexican rice & beans. Choose chicken, steak or mushrooms
Arroz Chaufa$32.00
Peruvian version of Chinese fried rice made with choice of chicken, steak or seafood, beaten eggs, grated ginger and sesame oil
Salmonlimeño$28.00
North Atlantic pan seared salmon fillet topped with pineapple pico de gallo, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes over pineapple-passion fruit sauce

Sides

Yuca Fries
Sauteed Vegetables
French Fries
Beans
Mexican Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Platains
Avocado

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Mexican

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JillG
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal and experience at Frida. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a special night. The general manager Michael sat us at a special table and the service by Nicole couldn’t have been better. The meal and drinks were outstanding. We will be back very soon. Thank you!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food is very tasty and reasonably priced given the area! Great place to get dinner and drinks with friends
DC
DCMnyc
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
The plantains and churros were delicious! We liked our dinners too. Good service and beautiful restaurant. We’ll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came with high hopes for great food and drinks and we were not disappointed. Basic cocktails like margaritas and palomas were as perfectly executed as the signature cocktails we had later in the meal. The food was a unique and stellar mix of Mexican and Peruvian flavors well thought out, from ceviche to Abuela’s house-made pollo de mole. The dishes were upscale and beautifully presented but not overly fussy. Solid flavors throughout. Roberto and Michael made us feel very comfortable and everyone was very attentive. I would highly recommend for an upscale dining experience which still retains the spirit of Latin comfort foods.
CL
CeciliaL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, food and drinks! Would recommend
Frida MidtownResponded on August 2, 2022Thank you Cecilia, We hope you host you in the future.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
25 reviews
vip
1.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
Made reservations for birthday celebration. Restaurant was first confused about the reservation thinking we did not show up, but we were the only people in the restaurant. Restaurant never acknowledged the birthday. Arrived and left disappointed
Frida MidtownResponded on August 2, 2022We apologize for the experience. We know when this happened, and we talked about this with the server. He should have done the usual birthday procedure. We love to celebrate our guests and hope to be able to make it up in the future.
JC
JCox
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Appreciate the waitstaff’s service. The host explained the mole entrees preparation very well. I had the duck tacos - a rare find in most Mexican restaurants. They were outstanding! And finally gave in to delicious flan. Overall, a great experience and ambiance! Muchas gracias!
Frida MidtownResponded on August 2, 2022Thank you so much for checking us out! We look forward to hosting you in the future.
CB
CorinneB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good traditional Mexican food. Very nice atmosphere
PA
PatA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Now I understand critics saying they dream of particular dishes. At Frida it wasn't just one thing though: everything was deliciously memorable. I'd not eaten mole since a bad experience in Oaxaca decades ago, but the very kind and professional manager encouraged me to try them (and he would replace with anything on the menu if not to my taste); Beautifully presented and succulent beyond words, I ate too much! What an outstanding evening in this artistic restaurant with first class service and delectable food!
HE
HEIDIP
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the duck tacos and tres leches cake both were amazing. Definately recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food; amazing cocktails, and awesome ambiance!
R
windycityRealtor
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We arrived for a pre-theater dinner and we were promptly seated. The service was very good as was the food. My husband order the steak and lobster tacos, and I had the chicken enchiladas mole. We also had guacamole and cocktails. The restaurant is lovely, the service was very good and it was a great experience.
c
christocino
Houston
249 reviews
vip
5.0
249 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails and food.
J
Jozie
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent! The space has a cool vibe. Drinks were a little watered down. Service staff were very attentive until we were looking for the bill. Was nice to be able to sit and talk for hours without disturbance. Overall, it was wonderful and I would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The ambiance, service and food were just what was needed for the great company shared.
F
Francopd
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
These were some of the best tacos and Mexican drinks I ever had. Service was also exceptional. I can’t wait to come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Frida. I loved it! The food, service, drinks, and ambiance were all excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant, gracious and friendly staff. Food was DELICIOUS. It will be a new “go-to” for me!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Shanghai
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic meal all around. Only complaint was a few small service issues (like forgetting an order of guac ordered late). But overall, really impressed and will return.
E
Eliana
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Santiago was fantastic, the drinks were yummy, and the food was delish. Always a great place to eat, with wonderful atmosphere and delicious food.
CN
CarolN
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great ceviche, mole, duck tacos, green enchilada sauce!
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iheartdining
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance and decor was really pretty. The staff were all super attentive and very kind. The food was really good with lovely presentation. I really appreciated the art and beautiful botanical touches around the restaurant, definitely a place to take pics for the Gram. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.
AP
AnaP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the Baja tacos and guacamole, both very yummy! Also amazing drinks and the staff was so polite and attentive! I will be back next week 😊
F
Fabulous1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing time at the boozy brunch will definitely return for more and Yuhua Hamasaki Made us go back to look at Rue Paul’s drag race season 10!!! Thank you and wow the queen at the door was amazingly beautiful!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
92 reviews
vip
4.0
92 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent, upscale Latin, and the cocktails amazing. We also liked the style/decoration, but the atmosphere was lacking as only one other table was occupied during the more than 2 hours we spent there over lunch.
M
Mauro
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
👍🏼 fine good, good person. A little bit expensive
J
Julie
Palm Springs
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great cocktails and beautiful setting. Service was awesome too!
TK
TK719
New York Area
463 reviews
vip
5.0
463 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful contemporary Mexican restaurant. The space is beautiful and elegant. The Caesar salad was generous in size and so fresh and delicious. The salmon with pineapple sauce was cooked to perfection and just amazing. And the churros were ice cream were out of this world. My server Robert was absolutely superb and made certain that my meal was perfect. A great addition to the Midtown East dining scene.
SR
SchneiderR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A phenomenal exquisite experience every single time! Highly recommended.
Frida MidtownResponded on June 2, 2022Thank you so much! We cannot wait till you visit us again.
DS
DianeS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I just returned from dinner here with two girlfriends and we couldn’t have been more impressed. Everything from the cocktails to the food to the service far exceeded expectations. Everything was super yummy, especially the lobster/beef tacos.
Frida MidtownResponded on June 2, 2022Thank you Diane for coming back and for taking the time to recommend our place! <3
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Nicole
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went to Frida Midtown with my boyfriend for our date night and it was fantastic! The restaurant itself is so pretty with super cute decor and an awesome mural. The food & drinks were absolutely outstanding and the service was incredible. Our waiter came over numerous times to check in with us and was soo friendly ! I would definitely come back!
Frida MidtownResponded on June 2, 2022Thank you Nicole! We can't wait to have you back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great environment and good food. A bit pricey but at least you're well treated.
HP
HasiniP
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is a good restaurant. Cocktails were amazing and the food and service was very good. I would recommend it.
Frida MidtownResponded on June 2, 2022Thank you Hasini! We love reading this and thank you for recommending us.
B
Barb
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
online menu showed lamb chops which was my sole reason for going there. I had the filet and the portion was really small.
TJ
TheatreJunky
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first time and Frida and won't be the last. The food was delicious. I had a salad with grilled salmon and my friend had beef tacos. We shared an order of guacamole that was fabulous. The only complaint was I asked for the salmon to be cooked through and had to send it back and the music was way too for lunch time. They have a private area behind the bar that looked like it could hold 10 people.
Frida MidtownResponded on May 15, 2022Thank you for your honest review. We will share this with our kitchen to make sure it does not happen again. Best, The Frida Midtown Team.
CF
CourtneyF
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so impressed by the service, kind, warm staff and accompaniments that made celebrating our 10 year anniversary perfect! The food and drinks were spot on, depth of traditional Mexican flavours and the attention to detail was amazing! The wait staff were all welcoming, and we truly enjoyed getting to know the waiters and sharing stories about Mexican food and travel! We were so grateful to receive 2 free glasses of celebratory bubbles AND a delicious Mexican desert!! What a surprise! We will absolutely come back on our next trip to NYC!
Frida MidtownResponded on May 15, 2022Dear Courtney, Thank you for celebrating with us and for your kind review, we can't wait to have you visit us next time you come to NY. Best, The Frida Midtown Team.
OT
OpenTableDiner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We ate outside and had a wonderful meal. The staff is very friendly and the food was great.
VF
VivelaFrance
Chicago
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Chose Frida due to its close proximity to the hotel I was staying at, seeing some plant based options on the menu, and because it was supposed to have a low noise level. I was dining with a friend I had not seen in years because of the pandemic, and was excited to catch up with. Unfortunately, there was a group of deafeningly loud women at the bar area, that sucked the joy out of not just our dining experience, but I could see people at the table next to ours, looking over in disgust, several times, as well. Not the restaurant’s. fault, for sure. But, it did affect our dining experience at Frida.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet dining space, beautiful art work. Fresh food. Waiter was attentive, and kind.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Frida Midtown using the Order Online button. Frida Midtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 688-5200.

Frida Midtown is rated 4.6 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 688-5200

Other options

Order online

214 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
2nd & 3rd Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Peruvian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Discounted Parking available at Icon Parking on 54th street
Public transit
Take the E or M line to Lexington and 53rd Street
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Emerith Betanzo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fridamidtown.com/
Phone number
(212) 688-5200
Catering
We do catering for all kinds of services for groups at 300ppl
Private party facilities
We do all kinds off events for parties up to 65ppl.
Private party contact
Camila Zevallos : (347) 453-6868

Frida Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS, BELLINIS & SANGRIA

Appetizers

Guacamole$14.00

Esquites$13.00

Beef Anticuchos$20.00

Causa Rellena$16.00

Jaleita$18.00

Mussels Callao Style$19.00

Aguachile Sinaloa$24.00

Ceviche Frida$22.00

Frida Salad$16.00

Ensalada Cesar$14.00

Pulpo Asado$24.00

Salmon Tiradito$18.00

Drunken Mussels$21.00

Tacos

Birria Tijuana Style$20.00

Pulpo Pibil$20.00

Seasonal Vegetables$15.00

Aji Pankachicken$15.00

Mar y Tierra$20.00

Salmon Baja Style$18.00

Mains

Pollo Asado$24.00

Tallarin Verde$28.00

Chicken Flautas$24.00

Lomo Saltado$38.00

Filete a la Frida$42.00

Chuleta de Cordero$38.00

Enchiladas$26.00

Arroz Chaufa$32.00

Salmonlimeño$28.00

Sides

Yuca Fries

Sauteed Vegetables

French Fries

Beans

Mexican Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Platains

Avocado

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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Does Frida Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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