Toloache-Midtown

Name: Toloache-Midtown
Address: 251 West 50th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 581-1818
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

7195 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina’s contemporary Mexican bistro located in the heart of the Theater District. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina’s creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Our festive, two-story space features a guacamole and ceviche bar, a wood-burning oven, and an exceptional tequila list, along with elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 581-1818
Website
http://www.toloachenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Julian Medina

Location
251 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Cross street
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Parking details
There is a Quik Park public lot at 1633 Broadway, next door to the restaurant. To contact the lot with questions, please call 212-445-0011.
Public transit
Take the C or E Trains to 50th St.; the 1 Train to 50th St.; and the N, R, or W Trains to 49th St.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,195 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
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The guacamole, tacos and corn were outstanding!
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FoodandWineGal
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience3
Great food. Great atmosphere. Service not so good. I asked to add grilled shrimp to the paella and the sever said they couldn’t do it. That’s odd considering you can add grilled shrimp to salad. She didn’t check to see if we needed anything. I asked for limes and she huffed and then took someone else’s order before getting my lime. She was particularly friendly or welcoming.
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Lina
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience4
That Toloache margarita was unique and delicious! As was the jicama salad.
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NeilM
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
We've eaten many times on the East Side and had amazing meals and overall the food seems qualitatively better at that location. We were meeting friends from out of town who had theater tix, so we tried the mid-town location. We're very unlikely to go back to that location again.
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Rick
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
My waitress stopped coming to our table. So a different waiter served our dinner. I just happened to ask if he can call our waitress. He told me she left. He lied. She was seen coming in and out of the kitchen. That really turned me off. Why did you do that to me? Please don't do that to me. It was rude and uncalled for. For the price I pay, I should be treated with just a little more respect. You disrespected me just a little bit.
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SarahC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Fantastic margaritas too!
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NadiaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance, staff and food (guacamole) were all amazing. The portion sizes were a bit small for the prices they charge. Otherwise, it’s a great place to eat before seeing a show. The Gershwin Theater is adjacent to it, so if you’re going to see Wicked (which was spectacular) then consider eating here either before or after the show.
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elissac
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe! Delicious food. Would definitely go back.
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SusaD
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Delicious food and prompt service to get us out for a show.
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FoodieGirl
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints!! Food was excellent as always. Best Guacamole and fish tacos :)
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LauraH
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restaurant. Delicious food. Lovely staff and great service. And the best frozen margheritas in NY
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JoyceM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my birthday in the city with dinner & show. Toloache is a favorite that we return to often.
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jenski
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, food, and service. Close to the theaters.
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Mara
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Awful the hostess gave me a hard time about my reservations claiming it wasnt there took about 20 attempts to get her to actually find it. The waitress was rude and the food was terrible please avoid.
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Kegs
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a fantastic dinner at Toloache this past weekend. Food was best we've had in NYC. You can take your time or be on a schedule before catching a show nearby. Elevated Mexican cuisine and so delicious!
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AlissaC
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun social spot in the heart of the theater district. Upbeat and festive. Maybe loud for some but fun for others.
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Lovelove88
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
food is excellent, service excellent, very crowded, very, very loud and expensive but worth it for the food. drinks were great too.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Drinks seemed watery, as if sitting for a while before the server delivered them. Also the server failed to ask if salt rims were wanted—the norm for authenticity, so they arrived salt less. Food mixed, some good things, better than drinks overall.
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tasty
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Very disappointing meal. This was not our first timeat Toloache, but it may be our last visit. Cocktails arrived after the appetizers (which were the highlight of our meal; (guacamole was the hit of the day). Our entrees arrived while we were still enjoying the appetizers. Not only were we not ready for them, but there was no room on the table. We asked that our entrees be held and apparently that is what happened. When our platters were returned, everything was over cooked and dry. Restaurant needs to figure out how best to space courses.
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DonnaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Perfect portions. Great food. I had short rib quesadillas. Came with rice and beans. Chocolate crunch cake for dessert. Yummy
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Patty
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lived everything about except the noise level was really intense when we first arrived. After theater goers departed it was great!
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JohnK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. We'd highly recommend this place.
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PatM
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Really my only criticism is that everything comes really fast to the table. You can control it yourself if you know ahead of time and just don’t order until you’re actually ready to eat. The food I will say was absolutely delicious. Excellent guacamole and I had the fish tacos, which were outstanding. I would definitely go back.
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Nicole
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
This place is convenient to shows but overpriced for what it is.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food and service was good. It was loud and crowed, which was ok for me hever not for my dinner guest
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gnolynot
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food, reasonable portions, SUPERB service. Go after the theater seating for a calmer environment. The staff was amazing.
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Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing staff and food, thank you to everyone there
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RandiK
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
I read that this was a neighborhood gem and could not agree more. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the server was just great. Cannot wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful lunch on the patio. Our meal was delightful and our service top notch!
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DebraV
Charlotte
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great atmosphere and easy to get to theatre district!
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NandG
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our favorite places to eat when we visit New York City! The food and drinks are awesome .
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and services its was amazing! Very friendly staff the bartender Barto makes the best Mezcal Margaritas. We love this place.
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GwenE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were great! We enjoyed the spicy guacamole with crudite, short rib tacos and carne asada tacos. I love that they offered crudite on the menu! All the food was fantastic. Every dish was a total flavor explosion. We can’t wait to go back!
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SteveM
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Outstanding food as usual. Server was extremely nice but may have been a little new. She was a little unsure of some things. I’m sure they had a desert menu but she told the couple next to us there was not. Both couples at each table next to us agreed. Manager checked on us a couple times as well. Fresh guacamole was amazing and the employee making it was cutting the avocados so fast! Margaritas were amazing but $32 bucks for the double lol.
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AimeeG
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better first meal in NYC. And the location next to the Gershwin was perfect.
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DonM
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was very good. The only downside was that the tables were pretty crowded together and noise level was petty high.
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CambridgeZach
New England
143 reviews
vip
5.0
143 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent as always! Never a disappointment.
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JessieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wow. Mexican is my favorite cuisine, and I might say this was the best Mexican food I’ve ever had (and I’m from San Diego…). We had guac, chicken tacos, plantains, and a chicken quesadilla. All were amazing. Seats were very close together, but that might just be all restaurants in NYC. Fast service and reasonably priced. I would definitely go again next time we are in town.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a late lunch. Food was delicious! The server was very nice. We really enjoyed our visit!
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pattid
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great margaritas and food to match. Staff is always accommodating
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FAQs

Toloache-Midtown does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Toloache-Midtown is rated 4.5 stars by 7195 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

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

251 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a Quik Park public lot at 1633 Broadway, next door to the restaurant. To contact the lot with questions, please call 212-445-0011.
Public transit
Take the C or E Trains to 50th St.; the 1 Train to 50th St.; and the N, R, or W Trains to 49th St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Julian Medina
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.toloachenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 581-1818

Toloache-Midtown

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 7,195 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Toloache-Midtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toloache-Midtown restaurant rated?

Is Toloache-Midtown currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information