Sonora Restaurant

Name: Sonora Restaurant
Address: 179 Rectory Street, Port Chester, NY, United States, 10537
Telephone: (914) 933-0200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2360 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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Since Rafael Palomino—Sonora’s Executive Chef and Proprietor—opened the doors to this, his flagship Latin-fusion restaurant, he has received accolades from a broad customer base, including an “Excellent” from the New York Times. This creative, Colombian-born (Queens-raised) chef and author of five cookbooks, has since opened 8 more restaurants that span three states (New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania). Sonora, like Palomino’s other restaurants, boasts excellent service and mouth-watering dishes, paired with an extensive wine list and cocktail offerings. In addition to impeccable service and delicious dishes, Sonora’s two-story home offers guests the possibility of having a custom-designed and catered on-site private party, for any occasion, from 12 to 110 people.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

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(914) 933-0200

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(914) 933-0200
Website
http://www.sonorarestaurant.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
Executive chef
Rafael Palomino
Catering
It is not too late to make your event or party unforgettable! Let us cater it for you! When your guests find out that Rafael Palomino is catering your event, they’ll all want to be the first to arrive. Serve them mojito, caipirinhas or sangria upon their arrival – the conversation will be off and running in no time! Don’t hesitate-call us and let us take care of everything. While our focus is on food, we provide rentals, bar service, entertainment and we can help you find the perfect setting for your party. We have passion for all the details that will make your next event a success.
Private party facilities
Whether your event is large or small, Sonora Restaurant is sure to provide a memorable experience. Enjoy cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, or a sit down dinner, in an area reserved exclusively for your group. Mingle with co-workers, impress clients, or enjoy a special social gathering.
Private party contact
Omar: (888) 900-6148

Location
179 Rectory Street Port Chester, NY 10537
Neighborhood
Port Chester
Cross street
Outdoor dining is first come first serve basis. <br /><br />Willet Avenue
Parking details
Our parking lot fits up to 30 cars, professional valet parking on special events, some holidays and weekend
Public transit
We are 5 minutes away from Port Chester metro north.
Entertainment
Special events once a month check our website for more information, on cooking classes, wine tastings, tango nights, samba nights, salsa nights
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

México - Guacamole$14.00
Fresh avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro & lime juice served with yellow corn tortilla chips
México - Farm Guacamole$16.00
Fresh avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, lime juice served with vegetables
España - Croquetas$10.00
Goat cheese croquettes drizzled with guava sauce
España - Brussels Sprouts$14.50
Roasted brussels sprouts, cranberries, quinoa saffron risotto cake & agave vinaigrette
Peru - Quinoa Empanadas$13.00
Roasted eggplant, quinoa, goat cheese served with chocolate vinaigrette
España - Eggplant Meatballs$13.00
Homemade eggplant meatballs in Spanish tomato sauce
España - Setas Coca$14.00
Wild Mushrooms, quinoa, arugula, Manchego cheese, drizzled with Truffle oil
USA - Tacos de Squash$12.00
Roasted butternut squash, kale, black beans, goat cheese, sweet plantain, & amp; tomatillo pico de gallo
USA - Ensalada de Remolacha$16.00
Beets, goat cheese, arugula, white balsamic citrus vinaigrette & toasted almonds
USA - Baby Kale Salad$14.00
Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Pescado

Portugal - Pulpo$17.00
Octopus served with roasted purple potatoes, Crispy Chorizo, and red bell peppers
Perú - Calamari Salad$18.00
Crispy calamari, spinach, diced sweet plantain, peanuts, mango, radish & sweet lime vinaigrette
USA - Tacos de Fish Tempura$13.50
Crispy mahi-mahi, cabbage, and lime cilantro aioli in a corn tortilla
Brazil - Coconut Shrimp$14.00
Crispy coconut shrimp, sweet plantain & Chino Latino lemongrass sauce

Carne

México - Tacos de Churrasco$13.00
Skirt steak, mushrooms, chopped lettuce & cilantro sauce
Argentina - Skirt Steak Coca$14.00
Flatbread, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Manchego cheese
España - Empanadas de Sirloin$12.00
Sirloin empanadas, raisin guajillo sauce
México - Quesadilla de Pato$16.50
Duck Confit, Cheddar, avocado & Corn Salsita and Pomegranate Glaze

Platos Fuertes

Cuba - Churrasco$36.00
Angus skirt steak topped with quail egg served with Lobster & sweet plantain Chino Latino rice topped with Saffron lime garlic mojito sauce
Chile - Salmon Organico$29.00
Grilled organic salmon served with a quinoa tabbouleh salad, shiitake mushrooms, sweet plantain, & arugula topped with saffron mojito sauce
Argentina - Costillas$29.00
Braised short ribs with goat cheese mash potatoes in Rioja reduction
España - Paella de Tierra$26.00
made with duck, pork, chicken, chorizo and saffron rice, and sweet peas
USA - Vegan Paella$20.00
Farro, pumpkin slices, roasted brussels sprouts, beets, cauliflower topped with tofu aioli
España - Paella Palomino$39.00
Chef Palomino's Signature Seafood paella made with lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, chorizo, and saffron rice with sofrito sauce
Perú - Lomo Saltado$26.00
Sautéed Skirt Steak, chorizo, onions, peppers, fries, & brown rice topped with a fried egg
México - Camarones y Vieras$29.00
Sautéed Shrimp and Sea Scallops over a bed of black bean & Monterrey jack cheese ravioli topped with sweet corn chipotle-chardonnay sauce
Colombia - Pollo Organico Relleno$25.00
Organic chicken stuffed with sweet plantain, goat cheese, peppers, chorizo, and a side of saffron mashed potatoes topped with sweet sherry sauce
España - Branzino$29.00
Pan-Seared Bronzino with shrimp, Manchego Cheese Rissoto rice with Poblano pepper and Raspberry Sauce

What 2,360 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
Very disappointed in service and food. I have been going here for many years, it was my favorite place to dine. Many items were taken off the menu. $36 for Skirt steak and is was a horrible piece. No more bread served when seated. Why? Drinks were ok, my martini was about 3/4 full and tasted watery. . Waiter seemed rude and annoyed. SERVICE is the Key factor and food should be top notch. this place lost it. Won’t be dining there ever again.
CM
CarolM
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
I went to this restaurant for the seafood paella. It was very good, but I would have preferred the lobster and shrimp were not served in their shells. Very messy and difficult to get the lobster out of the shell. Chocolate flourless cake was good but a tiny portion. Staff sang me Happy Birthday which was very nice. They were attentive except at the end to get the check.
J
Joel
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great birthday dinner with a dessert that was a surprise and on the house. We are certainly coming back.
DD
DawnD
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The appetizers were good, the entree was even better..
f
fit2eat
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting outside on a perfect night was wonderful. The food is always good, the service was on point, and the setting made it easy to talk, relax and enjoy.
RB
RandBS
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent! We were there for a birthday dinner and were surprised when so many waiters, staff and even the sax player came to our table to sing and play happy birthday! A wonderful evening!
L
Lori
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant that's been a staple in Port Chester for many years. Every time I bring someone new, they love the restaurant and continue to come themselves bringing new patrons!
B
Bess
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent meal and service. great quiet atmosphere as we dined early.
NA
NoaA
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! Love this place. Perfect for small and large groups.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the Colombian pollo relleno and all of the tapas! Had such a nice birthday dinner and they sang at the end
DB
DebbieB
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
the seafood paella and short rib entrees were delicious!
C
Cissy
New England
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
What a gem! We will definitely return when it's warmer, to enjoy the back patio. The presentation is exceptional.
PN
PeterN
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sonora never disappoints. The food was excellent and the service attentive.
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lpt1
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always..food,service,ambiance. Sat us outside as we requested. Acknowledged my birthday with a dessert on the house.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Long time customer. Always excellent
H
Hugo
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Started off with guacamole & chips that was absolutely delicious then had Paella that was very good. The only problem was the service. Waiter came over right away & took drink orders & entree orders then never came back. Someone else brings the food. Chips came quickly but took an hour to get entrees. Waiter never came back to ask if we wanted another drink or if everything was ok. Instead he was greeting every new table that started to sit & took their drink order immediately. Wonder if they ever saw the waiter again either. We finally had to grab his attention to get a check. Very good dinner but horrible service
SO
StevenO
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant in Portchester! All of Latin America is well represented in the menu. We had several tapas and they were all outstanding. Great cocktails as well. On our way out we met the chef and owner, Rafael Palomino. He is very gracious and easy to speak to. He has several other restaurants and he has also also authored a few cookbooks. We will be back. I highly recommend!
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kathy
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always! Antonio always makes sure everything is perfect!
K
Karen
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food consistently great. Drinks are amazing!
J
Jody
New York Area
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sonora is always wonderful. Missed our favorite server Stalin.
TK
TraceyK
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious! And service was impeccable. The waitstaff is extremely attentive. I have never had a bad meal here and I've come several times over the years.
LB
LucilleB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is outstandingly delicious. Service impeccable !
JD
JosephD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to eat outside, the drinks and food were delicious. Sadly, we were too full for dessert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall. Staff were attentive and food was great!
L
Larry
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. From the welcoming hostess to the service and of course, the food. We highly recommend the Sangria and was able to have the chef make us something that was not on the menu anymore which we always used to get. Have been coming here for years and still return even though we have moved a little ways away from the restaurant.
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scvwestchester
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious restaurant! We started with delicious margaritas (peach with sugar rim and classic - both fantastic). Then guac - also fresh and delicious. Octopus and eggplant meatballs on the server's recommendation. The meatballs were absolutely wonderful! We split the seafood paella and we were very happy with that choice. The server was great too and very attentive. Perfect evening out.
JP
JohnP
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
2nd visit. Food and presentation is above average but the voice sound level was deafening in the main dining room. We moved to the bar to finish our dinner where we could hear each other talk.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sonora never disappoints, is my kids favorite restaurant. The sangria is delicious.
DW
DanielW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The space was very charming and comfortable. Live music on Friday night was a plus but made it a little louder. The food was excellent. The tapas plates were all spot on. My lomo saltado was one of the best I have had. My wife's special sea bass was done perfectly. The service was friendly and very attentive which seems to be harder and harder to find these days in Westchester County. Overall a big win. We will be back shortly.
JS
JoeS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Had the paella palomino, and it was fantastic. Service was exceptional..Antonio specifically. I'll go back, definitely. There are other choices on the menu I must have!
m
mitchellc
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and decor, hidden gem
SS
StephenS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. A gem in Port Chester
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food Great service, our 1st time there! Recommend 100%
JD
JDIFEO10604
New England
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Little gem nestled in a residential area, never would have expected a restaurant to be in this area. Parking lot is tight. From the outside i began to question my decision, however when we entered the restaurant you automatically get taken to south America. Jazz band was playing, lots of ambiance, staff was exceptional! Cocktails are uniquely refreshing ( try the Hibiscus) Appetizer Portions are small. The ceveche was phenomenal, seafoood was fresh and seasoned well. Skirt steak was fantastic. Again Portions are small not enough to share. Visited on Mother's day so menu was limited. Will definitely go back . Bathroom was only downfall that needed attendant to intermittently clean.
LD
LynneD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Diverse menu satisfied everyone The vegans were also thrilled
PN
PaulN
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Went for Mother's Day Brunch and they were serving dinner at 10:45 AM. They provided no information on their website or anywhere on the reservation that there was a limited menu. They typically offer brunch and would not offer the standard brunch menu during our visit.
RM
RavenM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and ambience wonderful! Great for any occasion!
A
Anni
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was good but the service wasn't great and they overcharged us on a menu item that was a different price on the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had a reservation for 7:45 PM, and got to the restaurant early, but didn’t sit down at the table until 8 PM. We waited for food until 9:20 PM, but the food never came. It was time for the kids to go to bed so we left without eating dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service stretched. Took forever to get enough menus and waiters at times. Huge gap between appetizers and main At least they recognized this and compensated us but should not have happened

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Sonora Restaurant using the Order Online button. Sonora Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Sonora Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 933-0200.

Sonora Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2360 OpenTable diners.