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Tacuba Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY

Tacuba Hell's Kitchen

4.5
4.5
1316 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 245-4500
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

1,316 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing- so much more delicious than we expected! They were very busy but our server made sure we were well taken care of. I would highly recommend Tacuba!

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  2. Lisa

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food & drinks were great! We had tuna ceviche & 2 different beef tacos. Service could have been a lot more attentive. Overall I’d recommend and go back again!

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  3. ShayL

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was pretty flavorless, the hostesses were good but our server was hard to find for basic things like getting more drinks and our check. The ambiance was very cool great people watching but would not return again

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s great! Yummy good and good service! I’ve never had a problem

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  5. Julio

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and environment.Carne Asada was a real skirt steak with good flavor, desserts were good too

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  6. TinaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. All the dishes tasted good and cocktails were well made

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  7. Chrissy

    New York Area

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and drinks, good for groups and family friendly.

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  8. JohnM

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and ambiance. Service was good but could have been better as the restaurant was not that busy.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    207 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    207 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was deafening inside due to 20 women yelling at each other but overall I would consider this one of the better Mexican places in midtown....next time we will try reserving outside

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  10. NatalieL

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing! Service was a bit slow but it was a Saturday so not surprised. Will definitely return.

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  11. Miga

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The watermelon margaritas were excellent. Service was decent. The food was very good. They got the steak temperature right for my Carne Asada.

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  12. Mjj1289

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It's amazing how expensive it is to eat out these days. That said, I notice all of the nuances of dining out that I overlooked before. For instance, a pitcher of sangria was $55 and as it was being poured, at least 1/2 of a glassful spilled to the floor, yet we still had to pay for a full pitcher. My pollo tacos had so little chicken that it was more like eating salsa in a taco shell. These were just my observations after spending $170 (tip included) for 3 people.

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  13. reallybigshoe

    New York Area

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My main reason for choosing Tacuba over the many other Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood is that they serve a delicious pozole -- but only for brunch on weekends.

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  14. GeorgeK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice Hells kitchen spot. Young crowd. Quick service. good food. Expensive drinks.

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  15. HenryJ

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    had a great time! brought our friends from honolulu with us. they loved it :)

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  16. awgdiner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mole, Mole, Mole! Love this place, best Mole anywhere.

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  17. itsnaseer

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food drinks and general vibe were even better than the last times I’ve been here. The place was packed so service got spotty at times.

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  18. GaryV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding, but there portions were smaller than I expected for the price. Still, the service and staff were excellent. If definitely go there again.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Great food, good vibes, and great margaritas.

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  20. jeanineg

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Would not recommend this restaurant. I made the reservation for their 9th ave. location and they proceeded to not only send SMS messages to confirm but they followed up with an incessant number of phone calls! And to top it all off, they sent me SMS messages 30 minutes and 10 minutes the day of to confirm if I was close to the restaurant. And when I got there, on the dot, they couldn’t even find my reservation. All of that hussle for food and service that was NOT good, AND a rush to get us out so they could turn the table. TERRIBLE place.

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  21. Kiera

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere!! Vibes-immaculate!!! AMAZING frozen margaritas, staff wonderful!!!

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  22. laurenp

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was pleasant and timely. The food was so so. As a vegetarian there were few options and what I could eat was pretty greesy including the Brussels and quesadilla. The veggie tacos were fresh and flavorful but just overall underwhelming.the cocktails were the best part and sitting outside was great. The WORST part and I should make any Highly sensitive people aware that they clean with fabuloso which is a toxic and strong smelling cleaning product that completely ruined my experience even outside.

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  23. JohnO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy on a Saturday night ... but was still able to get a table. Good food and service.

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  24. BernardP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cinco de Mayo

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  25. ReneeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch! Food is delicious and fresh. Had the guacamole chips and fish tacos. Pleasant staff and prompt service.

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  26. schoolking82

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An English woman in New York. I had an amazing meal whilst staying in Hells Kitchen. Tasty tacos n guacamole to start. Tacos and frozen margarita to follow. Excellent service, energetic atmosphere. Only downside, one toilet for such a big restaurant!

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  27. TreyH

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, especially the guacamole. The house margarita was tasty. Our server was great!

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  28. AngeloF

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service albeit a bit noisy. Great for a group dinner

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  29. CarolinT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    cute fun casual spot in hell's kitchen. Food was tasty and the servers were great.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time in NYC and we just googled best food in Manhattan in our area and this place came up first. Well worth it! Great food, drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very welcoming and authentic. Staff was very helpful and prompt. We will definitely be coming back to go there

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Can get a little loud when they get busy, but didn’t spoil the experience.

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  32. customerinwaiting

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprised on how terrific our brunch was. Unique dishes, friendly staff, and interesting decor was a treat. We will be back soon. :-)

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  33. RuthieT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious! This is our must stop when in the area! Everything tastes so fresh and yummy! The only bad thing I'd say is where we were sitting it was freezing, but other spots in the restaurant are fine.

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  34. RobertJ

    New York Area

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I travel to NYC, often with friends, several times a year. After finding Tacuba a number of years ago. We try to eat here whenever we are in town. We enjoy the ambience, the food is great, and the service always excellent. Fernando is a favorite of ours if he is available. We have never had a bad meal or a bad time. We should however likely drink one less margarita:-) Thank you Tacuba

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  35. MarkN

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All round excellent. Great service and tasty food.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! Would go back again! Great atmosphere

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  37. boxcar

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent friendly service and food delicious as always!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I meant to rate it 5 overall. Love this place. Great food and drinks.

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  39. LisaA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALWAYS the best margs and food! Do not skip this place!

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  40. JavierA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just love the menu!! Close to Mamacita's. My only critic, more Mexican Music should be played. Mostly NY Latino music was played.

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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 1316 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Tacuba Hell's Kitchen

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 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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
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