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Sonora Restaurant, Port Chester, NY

Sonora Restaurant

4.5 (2837)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
179 Rectory Street, Port Chester, NY 10573

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • Catering
    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. 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.
  • 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: (914) 933-0200
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🥘 Paella Friday - A La Carte + Prix Fixe Options

    $36.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live jazz every Friday night and indulge with one of our paellas on our paella Prix Fixe menu as well as a glass of our famous sangria. We will be offering our Paella de Tierra, Seafood Paella, Special Squid Ink and Vegan paella. This prix fixe is the perfect way to kick off your weekend with date night, girl's night or any occasion with good company. Live Jazz will be from 7 pm -9:30 pm (A La Carte Menu Also Offered)
    🥘 Paella Friday - A La Carte + Prix Fixe Options Photo
  • 🦪 Sonora NEW Happy Hour Specials 🍷

    Multiple dates available
    LA HORA MAZ FELIZ - HAPPY HOUR Join us for happy hour at the bar or lounge. Tuesday - Friday from 4 pm - 7 pm. Now introducing Prince Edward Island Malpeque Oysters for $1.50! Also offering delicious snacks & tapas $6-$12 - Dont miss out on crowd favorites - Coca Skirt Steak and Quinoa Empanadas.
    🦪 Sonora NEW Happy Hour Specials 🍷 Photo
  • No Wine Left Behind

    Multiple dates available
    Treat yourself mid-week at Sonora! Enjoy 50% off all bottles of wine over $100 and 30% off wines below $99 all day Tuesday. It's the perfect opportunity to explore our wine selections from all over the world.
    No Wine Left Behind Photo

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What 2,837 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sonora Restaurant is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "attentive service," offering a diverse menu with standout dishes like paella and tapas. Patrons appreciate the "amazing" sangria and jazz music ambiance. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "favorite" for its creative flavors and reliable dining experience.
2,837 Reviews
  1. olga

    New York State1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lunch here is not as polished as the dinner service. Drinks and food just aren't as good. Except for the guacamole, it was excellent. I recommend this restaurant for dinner but not so much for lunch.

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  2. Zyrill

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had great food and ambience, 10s across the board!

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  3. DANIEL VIP

    New York City194 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional. Guac and chips, ceviche, paella and 2 steak dishes. Also, their sangria was not just fruit juice, it really packed some punch.

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  4. Roseann

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went at 12 noon for Sunday Brunch. We loved it. This is the second time I was there for Brunch and it was great both times. The menu is extensive with Sonora's usual flare. I had the vegetarian paella and my husband had the breakfast paella. The servings were large and we brought some home. The drinks were refreshing. And we ended with a shared dessert. It was happily quiet with soft live jazz musicians playing. We were able to really talk. Not as lively as many nights, which is a plus for us. Great food always but sometimes nights can be crowded and louder than my husband likes.

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  5. Debra

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love their food. So many choices and variety. We ate from the tapas menu.

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  6. Jim

    New York City33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t been at Sonora in several years, but found it to be a good experience. It seems to specialize in tapas, although there are entries also. Our table of four ordered three tops and two entrées, although which were served at once making it very hard to enjoy the shared tapas. Although this Friday night was only half full for dinner, a noise level was relatively high, especially for those of us with some hearing problems. Food was very good and we certainly would go back. I think I would sit outside next time.

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  7. Gregory VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service and great ambience. The seafood paella with lobster is a winner! Our waitress Aileen was efficient, courteous, and so pleasant. Sonora is the best restaurant in Port Chester! Thank you.

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  8. Anthony

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food I recommend this restaurant

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  9. marc VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was average people were nice had to send back the paella but they were nice about replacing it.

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  10. Rafael

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Time after time, Sonora continues to prove itself as one of my favorite restaurants. Perfect for any occasion, with a menu that the whole family loves - thank you Sonora team for another great experience!

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FAQs

Sonora Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sonora Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (914) 933-0200.

Sonora Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2837 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sonora Restaurant

179 Rectory Street, Port Chester, NY 10573

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Outdoor dining is first come first serve basis. <br /><br />Willet Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Port Chester
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:45 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • 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, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    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. 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.
  • 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: (914) 933-0200
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