Oso

Name: Oso
Address: 1618 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10031
Telephone: (646) 858-3139
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (10)

$30 and under

Mexican

1618 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively

Oso, located in the lively Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Harlem, brings the authentic flavors of Mexico City street food to life. This cozy eatery has become a favorite among locals and food lovers.

As you enter, you'll be welcomed by exposed brick walls and vibrant murals. The open kitchen lets you see the chefs in action, preparing each dish with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Oso's menu celebrates traditional Mexican cuisine. Start with their signature guacamole, made with ripe avocados and a hint of spice. For a heartier option, try the chicken salsa verde enchiladas, topped with melted queso Oaxaca.

Don't miss the tacos, especially the al pastor with seasoned pork and juicy pineapple. Other favorites include the braised chicken tinga taco and the vegetarian cauliflower picadillo taco.

To enhance your meal, Oso offers crafted cocktails and a wide selection of tequila and mezcal, with staff ready to assist you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 858-3139
Website
http://osoharlem.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1618 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Neighborhood
Harlem
Cross street
140th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the 1 to 137th St, or the A/C/B/D to 145th.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Charred Bean and Beet Salad$13.00
Hericot Verts | Candy Cane Beets |Smoked Pepitas | Toasted Sesame | Sherry Vinaigrette
Watermelon Salad$12.00
Mizuna greens | jicama | panela | candied sunflower seeds | chili lime vinaigrette
Pozole$10.00
White hominy | shredded pork | beef tongue | radish | cilantro
Sopa De Maiz$9.00
Corn chowder | potatoes | red pepper

Tacos

Al Pastor
Spit-fired pork | pineapple
Camaron
Grilled shrimp | chipotle aioli | grilled peppers
Pescado Del Dia
Cabbage slaw | chipotle aioli | crispy shallot
Mole
Braised chicken | house made mole
Carnitas
Braised pork | soda pop marinade
Barbacoa
Braised beef | salsa roja
Lengua
Braised beef tongue | pickled carrots

Grandes

Enchiladas$16.00
Braised chicken | roasted salsa verde | queso oaxaca | spiced jicima + cucumber salad
Pescado$28.00
Whole fried market fish | mango salsa for two
Bistec$25.00
Grilled skirt steak | salsa verde | charred green onions
Pulpo$20.00
Octopus | Papas Rajas | Stewed Pimiento| Mandarin
Chile Relleno$25.00
Fried poblano | queso oaxaca | arroz anaranjado

Acompanantes

Tortas De Papa$6.00
Guacamole$9.00
Nopales$7.00
Red Rice + Beans$7.00
Pickled Vegetables$4.00
Tortillas$3.00

What 10 people are saying

Oso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

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khal
New York City5 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They need to work on the ingredients on their dishes .
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Roberto
Scranton / Poconos1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Margaritas well balanced and great desserts
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes and one of the best spicy margs I’ve had. Look forward to coming back to try the rest of the menu, especially the chilaquiles and birria tacos!
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Lauren VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good vibes but need more vegetarian options. Service was friendly and quick
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EricD
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great more place. Wonderful food, there are some great interpretations of Mexican food. Not your normal stuff. Great margaritas. Well prepared and presented. Nice design. Highky recommended.
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rouje
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on April 4, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
decent food but pretty pricey. Good opening in the neighborhood though.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not really authentic, but the attempt and food is actually really great. For example, the pozole is good but it's not authentic Mexican household good. The cocktails are to die for though!
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KM
KaylaM
New York City19 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Oso's food was delicious. Everyone at the table loved their meal. The service was pretty attentive and made sure that our coffee cups were never empty. The only slight snag was that we ordered guacamole for the table as an appetizer and it came out at the same time as our entrees. The restaurant was mostly empty when we were dining but there was a loud conversation happening between the bartender and a patron that was occasionally disruptive. But overall, the vibe of the restaurant was casual and friendly. I'll definitely be back.
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gricenyc
New York City18 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 25, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I like the place and the Food was good. Waitress completed her job but could not be bothered to look at us/deal with us. Rainy night so the restaurant was not full but the music was turned up way high. Doesn't appear she checked me in on my open table reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 22, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute and some good food and drink options
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Oso is rated 4.6 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1618 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031

Additional information

Cross street
140th St
Neighborhood
Harlem
Hours of operation
Daily 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Take the 1 to 137th St, or the A/C/B/D to 145th.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://osoharlem.com/
Phone number
(646) 858-3139

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Pequeñas

Elote$7.00

Tamales$8.00

Quesadillas$8.00

Costillas$14.00

Albondigas$12.00

Ensaladas Y Sopas

Charred Bean and Beet Salad$13.00

Watermelon Salad$12.00

Pozole$10.00

Sopa De Maiz$9.00

Tacos

Al Pastor

Camaron

Pescado Del Dia

Mole

Carnitas

Barbacoa

Lengua

Grandes

Enchiladas$16.00

Pescado$28.00

Bistec$25.00

Pulpo$20.00

Chile Relleno$25.00

Acompanantes

Tortas De Papa$6.00

Guacamole$9.00

Nopales$7.00

Red Rice + Beans$7.00

Pickled Vegetables$4.00

Tortillas$3.00

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