Tacuba Hell's Kitchen

Name: Tacuba Hell's Kitchen
Address: 802 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 245-4500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1182 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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TACUBA is the vision of Chef Julian Medina and Louis Skibar. This boutique restaurant company specializes in offering patrons traditional Latin fare with a gourmet hand, while being surrounded by authentic cultural decor and ambiance.
Restaurants include: Toloache 50, Toloache 82, Toloache Thompson, Yerba Buena Perry, Yerba Buena LES, Coppelia & Tacuba.
The cuisine ranges from Mexican and Cuban to diverse
Pan-Latin, with menus offering innovative flavor pairings, staple traditional dishes and fresh ingredient cocktails. Fresh is definitely the key word with all Chef Julian creations.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 245-4500

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 245-4500
Website
http://www.tacubanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
Executive chef
Julian Medina
Catering
Taco Trays, Salads, Guacamole Trays - give us a call to learn more about our catering options!
Private party facilities
For private events, don't hesitate to email us at infohk@tacubanyc.com

Location
802 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
53rd street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Popular dishes

Guacamole$12.00
Chunky avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, chile serrano served with chips and roasted tomato salsa
Ensalada de Aguacate**$12.00
Avocado, kale, roasted beets, pistachios, Caesar dressing, parmesan
Aguachile$16.00
Shrimp, cucumber-lime agua, jalapeño, avocado, red onion, cilantro
7 Potencias$16.00
Shrimp, octopus, oysters, fluke, tomato juice, onion, cilantro, avocado
Tostada de Pulpo$13.00
Octopus, chipotle butter, mezcal, avocado, sal de gusano
Queso Fundido*$11.00
Melted Mexican cheeses, flour tortillas, tomatillo salsa
- Chorizo$13.00
- Huitlacoche$13.00
- Rajas$13.00
Quesadilla de Flor*$14.00
Burrata, Manchego, zucchini flower, kale pesto, chile de arbol
Sopa de Tortilla$12.00
Tomato & Guajillo soup, crispy tortilla, Mexican cheeses, crema, avocado
Nachos$15.00
Choice of: Chicken | Carnitas | Steak | Pulpo con Chorizo | Vegetarian. Chips, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, crema and jalapeños

Tortas & Burritos

Choice of: Chicken | Carnitas | Skirt Steak | Pulpo con Chorizo | Vegetarian ($13)

Burrito*$15.00
Rice, beans, Mexican cheeses, guacamole, lettuce, crema
Torta*$15.00
Mexican sandwich served in Bolillo bread with beans, avocado, tomato & Oaxaca cheese

Tacos (Appetizers)

Handmade corn tortillas, 3 per order

Pollo$12.00
Chicken marinated in adobo, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo
Carne Asada$14.00
Skirt steak adobado, avocado, chipotle salsa roja, onion, cilantro
- With Cheese (Dairy)$15.00
Pescado*$14.00
Crispy beer-battered fluke, Kohlrabi-habanero slaw, chipotle aioli, guacamole
Pulpo y Chorizo$14.00
Octopus, chorizo, melted Mexican cheese, chipotle salsa, pickled habanero-red onions
Camaron$17.00
Shrimp, roasted tomato salsa, hearts of palm-pico de gallo salad
Calabacita con Jamaica$12.00
Zucchini, corn, queso fresco, cherry tomatoes, crispy hibiscus flowers, chipotle salsa

Main Courses (Platos Fuertes)

Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole$20.00
Two rolled tortillas filled with chicken, Oaxacan mole negro, queso & crema fresca, radish-red onion salad
Carnitas$26.00
Roasted suckling pig, chicharrón, guacamole, handmade corn tortillas for tacos, habanero-tamarind salsa
Carne Asada$28.00
Skirt steak adobado, huitlacoche fried rice, cucumber-cactus salad, avocado, salsa verde
Branzino a la Talla$27.00
Whole boneless grilled branzino, caper-lemon butter, salsa verde and corn tortillas for tacos
Arroz con Camarones$26.00
Creamy Mexican rice, shrimp, rajas, corn, garlic-sesame salsa macha
Chile Relleno$18.00
Roasted poblano pepper filled with quinoa, mushrooms and kale, Oaxaca cheese, crema, tomato, Habanero salsa

Sides

Fried Brussels Sprouts with Queso Fresco$8.00
Huitlacoche Fried Rice$9.00
Sauteed Spicy Kale$6.00
Avocado Fries*$8.00
Rice and Beans$5.00
Sweet Plantains$4.00
Corn on the Cob$7.00

Bebidas (Drinks)

All our drinks are made using fresh ingredients

Tequila - Based Cocktails

Frozen Raspados$11.00
Frozen margarita with Hornitos Plata, Choice of: Mango, Strawberry, Lime, Tamarind, Passion fruit
De la Casa$11.00
El Tesoro Blanco, Cointreau, lime juice
Pepinada$13.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante, fresh cucumber, jalapeño, lime juice, tajin rim
Grand Cadillac$14.00
Espolon Reposado, Grand Marnier, passion fruit & lime juice
La Sandia$14.00
Cazadores Blanco, St. Germain, Cointreau, muddled watermelon, lime juice, tajin rim
Piña Para la Niña$14.00
Skinny pineapple Margarita with Patron Silver. Cocktail of The Month !

Cervezas Bien Muertas

Michelada$9.00
Choice of beer, fresh lime, Mexican salsas, tajin

Bottle

Victoria
Sol
Corona
Corona Premier
XX Lager
XX Ambar
Tecate (Can)

Draft

Pacifico
Bohemia
Negra Modelo
Modelo Especial
Lawrence IPA

Mezcal - Based Cocktails

La Brujita$13.00
Bruxo mezcal, cherry, agave, lime
Mezcalita de Piña$13.00
Banhez mezcal, grilled pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, tajin rim
Mezcalita de Toronja$13.00
San Dimas mezcal, pink grapefruit, yuzu, rosemary, lime juice
Daredevil Negroni$13.00
Creyente mezcal, Agavero, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, orange bitters, jalapeño wheel

Classic Cocktails

Sangria$10.00
Red or white wine, apples, grapes, oranges and peaches
Mojito$13.00
Bacardi, mint, muddled limes, sugar, soda. Choice of: Mango, Lime or Coconut

Non - Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Margarita

Chef's Margarita$16.00
Don Diego Añejo, Agavero liqueur, orange juice & lime

Mexican Sodas

Grapefruit Jarritos
Mandarin Jarrito
Mexican Coke

Bottled Water

Topo Chico
750 ml
Aqua Panna
750 ml

Wines

glass $12 | bottle $46

Sparkling & Rosé

Cava
Prosecco

White

Pinot Grigio
Albariño
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

Red

Garnacha
Rioja Tempranillo
Malbec
Nebbiolo
Cabernet

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Mexican

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RP22
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food is good but overpriced. Not sure if they are understaffed but service was slow, drink orders took long, asked twice for the drinks to be brought to the table and it only arrived with our entrees
R
Raulopz
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
I’ve been wanting to try Tacuba for a long time. Sadly it was a big disappointment mostly because of the food quality. Mexican food done poorly and overpriced. I’m fully aware that this is NYC. Thus, I don’t expect to pay a little for food. However, do expect quality so my money is worth the spent. The worst dish was the birria tacos with three single small tortillas and a smear of meat. The chilaquiles which is one of the most simple dishes to make and to mess up a dish like that, shows lack of passion and love for serving quality food. They were dry coated with a bland red sauce. Service was outstanding! Our waitress was a sweet heart.
NY
NYCPELUSA
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our server was nice and attentive. We didn’t feel rushed and our food choice was yummy.
SM
SeanM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience1
The food was good, but I’m afraid my party and I did not enjoy dining there. We were seated right next to a loudspeaker and asked repeatedly for the music to be turned down without relief, making conversation uncomfortably difficult. Also, a language barrier caused delays in service more than once.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What I had was very very good I do not know how to pronounce it unless you know how to write in Spanish I only know how to write in English but I’m giving this place a five star
O
Osen
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing last minute discovery. Great service, food, and drinks. Must try "raspados"
KB
KellyB
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Very good drinks. Decent food. Decent portions. A little expensive.
EO
EdwardO
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food and drinks were delicious. Service was okay. Very loud!
RD
RDav
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great ambience, food and drinks will come again soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Our shrimp was severely over cooked and had bits of the skin still on one of the pieces. Overall, the food was humdrum and did not live up to the hype we had heard. Granted, we only had one dish so other dishes on the menu could be just fine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
We are tourists- so we were not really aware of the environment and the overall clientele of the restaurant. My food was amazing. I had the birria tacos. The best I’ve had. My husbands meal was overpowering in certain flavors, lacking in others. There were up charges for condiments that are typically not added in other areas/restaurants. Crema, additional sauce, etc. The noise level- that was just over the top. There were people screaming and just over the top loud. It was as if they were competing with the house music which was also loud. A little overwhelming in the senses when it’s not something you were expecting. I had watched TikTok reviews and read several influencer reviews, and this wasn’t the vibe I was getting. It was an average experience overall, but my food was amazing for what it’s worth.
BN
BrydonN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Mexican - was recommended it before we a=started our USA trip back in NZ got to try the Nachos for a starter -
PJ
PJDublin
Columbus
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic food at a reasonable price. All the various tacos we ordered impressed. Service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food, service and hospitality was all great. Can be very loud in the restaurant but is overall a great experience if you’re looking for a date night or a good time with friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Food was very good but very restaurant is tumultuous from the outside because of all the traffic.
CV
CharlotteV
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Loved it! A little loud but we were so hungry we didn’t care lol. Food came out so quick! It was muy delicioso
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place, food is great and drinks are also excellent! Great service.
o
oregano
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and service were tremendous!
S
Saimes
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food & drinks, it can get quite noisy so might want to get a corner table
MB
MatthewB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Was a pretty good meal. The food was really good but it was so loud.
RJ
RobertJ
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We have now been to Tacuba on our last 2 visits to NYC, and will continue to go. The food is very good (the margaritas even better), and the staff is the best. The interior is fresh, clean and well maintained. We rate it above others in their immediate area. We have taken friends now to enjoy it as well. Looking forward to our next visit 😊
ML
MargoLindell
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
A good Mexican restaurant from the American Tex-Mex mix with fresh, good ingredients and very tasty food. I like the ambience, lively but not horribly noisy. I've been here many times and enjoy it for lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Tacuba 2X everytime I come I love everything about this place. The waiters, the manager and service is excellent. The food is amazing. Drinks are 🔥🔥. Will come back to bring more of my friends. Five stars for them
r
rockinrobin
New York Area
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was very good. The service was just ok. The waitress got 2 out of the 6 orders wrong. One of the servers got mad when we told him and put everyone's food on the bar and walked away. It was a pre theatre lunch and I think it is more of a dinner and bar type of restaurant.
NN
NickNY
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go-to Mexican restaurant with skilfully done dishes with lots of flavor. Friendly and efficient service.
SP
ScottP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful place for dinner. Went with a group for a going away dinner for a work associate. With eight of us the waiter was just wonderful and on point. The food and drinks were incredible as always. This is my go to spot for service and food quality in Hells kitchen! Probably my favorite restaurant in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
BS
BarbaraS
New York Area
91 reviews
vip
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
They lost one star for service because the water tasted weird. When we asked for new water, it tasted the same, like old, melted ice cubes. But our servers were great!!! Also, host could have been a little nicer. Other than that, really fun place.
AK
AnnaK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super helpful staff, very accommodating, delicious food and great mezcal and tequila cocktails. Would 100% get the brussels sprouts, steak nachos, and fish tacos again. We loved it!
AH
AlexandraH
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
Bad service
t
tylerd
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a fun place to go!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
Food was decent. Tacos were extremely small and the restaurant was freezing.
MG
MichaelG
New England
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
I was happy to get a reservation last minute on mothers day. But this place was a disappointment. Food took over 1 hour to be delivered. It was cold when i got it. Nothing worse than cold over easy eggs. The iced coffee was gritty- it was served with a lot of coffee grinds. I wouldnt go back again.
M
Meems
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great food and cocktails but music got really loud and it was difficult to have conversations.
SH
SuzanneH
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went with a group to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The food and drinks were very good and the price was right. Staff was friendly, accommodating and attentive even though the restaurant was fully and busy. Will definitely go back again.
RJ
RobertJ
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were thrilled with the location, ambiance, service and the food. The food was maybe the best Mexican food we have ever had. Everything for all four of us was excellent, including various types of cocktails and margaritas. Fernando could not have been any more attentive. We can’t wait to get back to dine at Tacuba.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good food good drinks food service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Overall poor service. Everything was rushed.
BC
BrownCocoa
New England
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everyone is very friendly. A little bit slow getting my first drink but the food always comes out quickly. I had to move from my original seat because I was sitting near a speaker and the music was really loud. Too loud. Someone complained and they did turn it down. Otherwise I love this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best michelada I’ve had in a long time!! Great place. We will be back!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- 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
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tacuba Hell's Kitchen using the Order Online button. Tacuba Hell's Kitchen also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tacuba Hell's Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 245-4500.

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 1182 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 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(212) 245-4500

Other options

Order online

802 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
53rd street
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic
Executive chef
Julian Medina
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.tacubanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 245-4500
Catering
Taco Trays, Salads, Guacamole Trays - give us a call to learn more about our catering options!
Private party facilities
For private events, don't hesitate to email us at infohk@tacubanyc.com

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Nachos

Carne Asada y Huevos

Carnitas

Para la Mesa (Appetizers)

Guacamole$12.00

Ensalada de Aguacate**$12.00

Aguachile$16.00

7 Potencias$16.00

Tostada de Pulpo$13.00

Queso Fundido*$11.00

Quesadilla de Flor*$14.00

Sopa de Tortilla$12.00

Nachos$15.00

Tortas & Burritos

Burrito*$15.00

Torta*$15.00

Tacos (Appetizers)

Pollo$12.00

Carne Asada$14.00

Pescado*$14.00

Pulpo y Chorizo$14.00

Camaron$17.00

Calabacita con Jamaica$12.00

Main Courses (Platos Fuertes)

Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole$20.00

Carnitas$26.00

Carne Asada$28.00

Branzino a la Talla$27.00

Arroz con Camarones$26.00

Chile Relleno$18.00

Sides

Fried Brussels Sprouts with Queso Fresco$8.00

Huitlacoche Fried Rice$9.00

Sauteed Spicy Kale$6.00

Avocado Fries*$8.00

Rice and Beans$5.00

Sweet Plantains$4.00

Corn on the Cob$7.00

Bebidas (Drinks)

Tequila - Based Cocktails

Frozen Raspados$11.00

De la Casa$11.00

Pepinada$13.00

Grand Cadillac$14.00

La Sandia$14.00

Piña Para la Niña$14.00

Cervezas Bien Muertas

Michelada$9.00

Bottle

Victoria

Sol

Corona

Corona Premier

XX Lager

XX Ambar

Tecate (Can)

Draft

Pacifico

Bohemia

Negra Modelo

Modelo Especial

Lawrence IPA

Mezcal - Based Cocktails

La Brujita$13.00

Mezcalita de Piña$13.00

Mezcalita de Toronja$13.00

Daredevil Negroni$13.00

Classic Cocktails

Sangria$10.00

Mojito$13.00

Non - Alcoholic Beverages

Chef's Margarita

Chef's Margarita$16.00