Toloache-Midtown

Name: Toloache-Midtown
Address: 251 West 50th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10012
Telephone: (212) 581-1818
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

6689 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

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Delivery

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 10012
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

Popular dishes

Octopus Tostada$16.00
Pulpo & Tuétano, chipotle mayo, sweet onion salad
Tuna Tiradito$16.00
Yellowfin tuna, soy, sesame salsa macha, avocado, cilantro-Thai basil
Aguachile*$17.00
Hamachi, peanut butter-chile de arbol aguachile, crispy wonton, carrots, scallions
Toro Taquitos$16.00
Tuna belly, sweet onion-habanero salsa

Soups & Salads

Sopa de Tortilla$9.00
Tomato & guajillo soup, crispy tortilla, Chihuahua cheese, crema, avocado
Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00
Avocado, hearts of palm, mushrooms, mixed greens, flowers, tamarind-balsamic vinaigrette queso panela
Caesar Toloache$14.00
Hearts of romaine, cotija cheese, roasted garlic dressing, chile pasilla strips
- Add Grilled Chicken$18.00
- Add Grilled Shrimp$22.00
Ensalada Picada$15.00
Hearts of romaine, grilled chicken, avocado, corn, Mexican cheeses, cucumber, cherry tomatoes
Ensalada de Langosta$20.00
Lobster, kale, quinoa, heirloom tomatoes, radish, avocado, sweet onion-mustard vinaigrette

From The Brick Oven

Quesadillas served with rice & beans

Queso Fundido$13.00
Mexican cheese fondue, tomatillo salsa, huitlacoche mushrooms, flour tortillas
- Con Chorizo$14.00
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche & Trufas*$17.00
Manchego cheese, corn, black truffle crema, huitlacoche salsa
Quesadilla de Pollo$14.00
Roasted chicken, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema, chile toreado
Quesadilla de Camarón$15.00
Roasted shrimp, chile de arbol salsa, Chihuahua cheese, pineapple-red onion salad
Quesadilla de Tuétano$17.00
Beef short rib, bone marrow, Mexican cheeses, salsa verde, red onion-avocado salad

Brunch

Pan Dulce de Leche$13.00
Roasted banana French toast & dulce de leche
Huevos Rancheros$15.00
Two farm eggs, tomatillo chipotle salsa, corn, queso, tortilla, crema
Carne Asada con Huevo$22.00
Grilled skirt steak, 2 farm eggs, guacamole, mole cheese enchilada
Huevos Motuleños$15.00
Two poached farm eggs, fried sweet plantains, tomato-habanero salsa, peas, crispy bacon
Torta Ahogada$15.00
Pork carnitas sandwich, pickled red cabbage, roasted chile de árbol-tomato salsa, avocado, onions
Tolo Burger$16.00
Ground sirloin, tomato, chipotle-cabbage slaw, poblano queso fundido, spicy fries
Pozole de Jalisco$16.00
Roasted pork, hominy, onions, lettuce, radish, Mexican oregano, chile guajillo broth, black bean tostada
Huarache$15.00
Corn cake huarache, black beans, Mexican riccota, chorizo, two farm eggs, salsa ranchera
Burrito Huevon$15.00
Breakfast burrito, scrambled eggs, chipotle salsa, hash browns, guacamole
- With Grilled Skirt Steak$18.00
Chilaquiles$15.00
Crispy tortillas, tomatillo salsa, crema, queso fresco
- 2 Farm Eggs$17.00
- Roasted Chicken Breast$19.00
- Grilled Skirt Steak$22.00

Los Tacos

Served with rice & beans

Calabaza$13.00
Acorn squash baja-style, creamy pepitas en nogada, pomegranate seeds
Pollo$14.00
Grilled chicken breast, guacamole, pico de gallo
Camarón$16.00
Garlic-chipotle shrimp, Chihuahua cheese, hearts of palm slaw, tamarind salsa
Pescado*$16.00
Baja-style fluke, spicy jícama slaw, guacamole
Langosta*$19.00
Spicy lobster, morita salsa, avocado
Chapulines*$15.00
Oaxacan-style dried grasshoppers, onions, cilantro, jalapeño, salsa verde
De Lechón$14.00
Suckling pig carnitas, cactus salad, chicharrón, salsa verde, queso fresco
Suadero*$15.00
Bohemia–braised brisket, avocado, red onions, cilantro, tomatillo salsa, horseradish crema
Carne Asada$16.00
Carne asada, chipotle salsa, avocado, onions, cilantro
- Con Queso$17.00
Costilla & Tuétano*$17.00
Beef short ribs, bone marrow, Thai basil, roasted red onion-jalapeño, chiles toreados

Acompañamientos

Chips & Salsa$4.00
Sweet Plantains$9.00
Avocado Fries$12.00
Rice & Black Beans$6.00
Cactus Fries$9.00
Sauteed Spicy Kale$9.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts, Queso Fresco$10.00
Toloache Corn on the Cob$6.00

Cocteles

Margaritas

Toloache*$13.00
Herradura Blanco, hibiscus, blueberries, lime
Raspado$13.00
Frozen margarita choice of: Lime | Mango | Prickly pear
De la Casa$13.00
Hornitos Plata, Cointreau, lime
Del Maestro$14.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante, roasted peaches, Thai basil, agave nectar, lime
Chef Selection*$18.00
Herradura Double Barrel Reposado agavero, lime. Exclusively handcrafted, 11 months aged reposado in toasted barrels
Peligrosa$14.00
Milagro Blanco, cucumber, clementine, jalapeño, yuzu, agave nectar, lime
La Tropical$15.00
Espolon Reposado, Patrón Citronge, passion fruit, pineapple, coconut, agave nectar, lime
La Paloma$13.00
Maestro Dobel Blanco, fresh grapefruit, orange juice, grapefruit soda, lime
Sandia del Barón$15.00
Barón Platinum, TY KU, watermelon, agave nectar, lime
La Flaca$14.00
Skinny Don Diego Blanco, pomegranate, agave nectar, lime
Oro Blanco*$16.00
Herradura Reposado, Cointreau, lime
De la Calle*$15.00
Milagro Blanco, cucumber, jalapeño, lime

Mezcalitas

Mezcalita de Piña*$14.00
Bruxo Mezcal Joven, grilled pineapple, jalapeño, cilantro, agave, lime
El Manguito$14.00
La Puritita Verdad Mezcal Joven, Remy V, chipotle-infused mango, tamarind
Mezcalita de Toronja*$14.00
Fidencio Mezcal, Espolon Reposado, grapefruit, lime

Cocktails

Bloody Mary$11.00
Absolut Vodka, fresh horseradish, tomato juice, Toloache spices
Sin Dolor$13.00
New Amsterdam Vodka, strawberry, watermelon, lime
Piscorita$13.00
Pisco 100, watermelon, basil, agave nectar, lime
Toloache Mimosa$12.00
Cava, choice of: Orange juice | Hibiscus | Mango
Mojito$13.00
Cruzan Rum, mint, choice of: Traditional | Fresh mango | Coconut
Michelada Picantina$9.00
Choice of beer, fresh lime, salted rim, hot sauce or mild
Vampiro$12.00
Mexican Bloody Mary, huichol salsa, lime, Hornitos Blanco
Sangria$12.00
Red or white, apples, grapes, oranges, peaches
El Pirata$13.00
Mount Gay Rum, Thai basil, fresh blackberries, lime

Vasos de Vino

Blanco

Pinot Blanc Reserve, Lieb Cellars, NY$13.00
Pinot Grigio Reserve, Graffigna, ARG$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, L.A Cetto, MEX$11.00
Albariño, Fulget, Rias Baixas, ESP$11.00
Chardonnay, Kenwood Six Ridges, CA$12.00

Tinto

Pinot Noir, Erath, Willamette Valley, OR$13.00
Garnacha, Campo Viejo, Rioja, ESP$11.00
Tempranillo, Crianza, Ibericos, Rioja, ESP$11.00
Malbec, Luigi Bosca, Lujan de Cuyo, ARG$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Calina, CHL$12.00

Sparkling

Moscato Dolce, Mionetto, ITA$11.00
Mumm Napa, Cuvée M, Napa Valley$13.00

Rosado

Cotes de Provence, FRA$11.00

Cervezas

Tecate
Sol
Pacifico*
Negra Modelo
Victoria
Modelo Especial
Bohemia*
Dos XX Lager*
Dos XX Amber
Corona
Corona Light
Buckler "Non Alcoholic"

Cerveza De Los Muertos

IPA
Pale Ale
Amber Ale
Blonde Ale
Hefeweizen

What 6,689 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
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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HayleyY
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the flavor of the food. The watermelon Margarita was very yummy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, best q
T
Tegis14
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was great! Would definitely recommend
c
chiyobear
Richmond
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant. Great food and super friendly staff. Would definitely go there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Met a friend who was in from out-of-town for lunch before a show. The place was busy but not overwhelmingly so. Tight seating, but you wanted to be inside on what was a very hot day. Good quick service, guacamole was mild but well made, salsa had a good bite. Liked my entree, fish tacos with a tangy sauce. Would recommend if you’re looking for a quick bite before a matinee at the theater.
RB
RBMA
Fort Lauderdale
66 reviews
vip
3.0
66 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
Delicious food but small portions
DG
DavidG
Poconos
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and drinks. This is Lechon.
WS
WendyS
Jacksonville
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent rojo (spicy) guacamole & tacos. Yummy margarita. Good, friendly service. Food was delicious. I highly recommend!
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adhoccom
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service4ambience4
Although a reservation was made two weeks in advance and a follow up request from Toloache to confirm the reservation was quickly answered, our group still had to stand and wait an additional 10 minutes for a table to accommodate us to be set up. No apology from the restaurant was made nor was a complimentary food or drink item offered for the delay. Once seated, the service was very good and attentive. One entree item appeared small in size for its price.
T
Tmassey
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great friendly service. Delicious guacamole and fish tacos.
D
Dandy
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We visit here every time we are in NYC. Food exceptional and drinks delicious. The staff is attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and great service!
LA
LaurieA
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fantastic and the servers were very nice. We will definitely come back!
M
Mobabes7
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, drinks .... overall excellent experience
MK
MarcieneK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from the hostess our waiter was very helpful with recommendations and the ambiance was what I expect we will definitely return
c
careyw
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My partner and I stopped in before seeing our play. This place is just so much fun. The margaritas are amazing and the food is even better. It's cute it's fun the service was great the value is there
A
Aknapp
Miami
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been coming here for years! Love it. Everything amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool! Could have more drink options
WB
WendyB
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was great. Food was good. I ordered a watermelon margarita and it came with a spicy rim, which I thought was odd, I probably should have asked for it to be sugar. Salsa was very different than I've ever had, just ok. Dinner was good. The best part was hands down the FLAN dessert!! It came with sprinkled caramel popcorn on top!! SO good, best Flan I've ever had!! It made up for the salsa and odd margarita ;)
RB
RBMA
Fort Lauderdale
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Delicious food and cocktails. Definitely planning on returning..
LR
LisaR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were exceptional! Perfect place to go for pre-theatre dinner.
JG
JenG
Toronto
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, service and drinks. Thank you! Attended prior a show and it was beyond perfect! Authentic and delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic - casual, fun and great food and drinks
j
jpcdinner
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Toloache is good for a pre-theater meal. The food was flavorful, light (good for no dozing at the theater). The service was friendly and efficient.
EL
EyalL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Dissapointing food, some tacos were with too much gravy. Lobster taco was nice Beer joice is nice. I woukd not go there again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
La comida está bien pero el mesero que nos atendió muy distraído y pedí algo especial para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi esposa y el no hizo nada por ser agradable ,pedí un pastel para o algo para que yo y mis hijos le diéramos la sorpresa a el mesero pero el tardo demasiado que mejor cancelamos y pedimos el cheque para pagar la cuenta. Pensaba sorprenderme a mi esposa pero no c pudo , talvez no todos los meseros sean así
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Mother’s Day
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bxg5
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went before the theater, and were served super quickly. Very nice waiter, very friendly vibe, with a mix of ages. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and experience. Never disappoints
PT
PTNYC
New York Area
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Our reservation was right when they opened and it was already very busy, so we waited a long time for our food to come out. We ordered 1 dish w/ eggs over easy and another w/ poached - both came out completely over cooked. We’ve eaten here a lot over the years and this was the first time it wasn’t stellar
AL
AlcantaraL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Muy buen servició! La comida buena la bebida mejor 😅
LS
LSCNP
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cinco de Mayo. What a great choice to celebrate. Music was a bit loud (for us old folk) otherwise everything was great on a very very busy evening. Service, food, server, outside table and double margarita !
S
Sabroso
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for Cinco de Mayo. First seated inside where it was incredibly noisy. Decided to leave to find another restaurant. Hostess allowed us to sit outside after we pointed out an available table. Service was great after we were relocated. Food was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday dinner before theatre
H
Holly
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We we pleasantly surprised at how good the food and margaritas were. We went for lunch before the theatre. Guacamole was very fresh. I had Paella Quinoa -- veggies were tasty and the sauce was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious, our tacos were juicy and flavorful. The classic margarita was delicious too!
L
Levy4nj
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal of guacamole sampler, two ceviche dishes and various tacos. Everything was superb! Great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and overall experience.
r
rauj
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The cocktails and the food were. The service was excellent.
NM
NancyM
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was great, sat upstairs and was very nice. Food was good, the Guacamole was perfect, however had the Carnegie Asada Plater and was disappointed in serving size and how it was prepared. Over all would probable go back.

FAQs

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

Toloache-Midtown is rated 4.6 stars by 6689 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 67 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

251 West 50th Street New York, NY 10012

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

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

Carne Asada

Enchiladas Borrachas

Queso Fundido

Guacamole

Tradicional, Mild$14.00

Frutas, Medium$14.00

Rojo, Spicy$14.00

Ceviches

Octopus Tostada$16.00

Tuna Tiradito$16.00

Aguachile*$17.00

Toro Taquitos$16.00

Soups & Salads

Sopa de Tortilla$9.00

Ensalada de Aguacate$13.00

Caesar Toloache$14.00

Ensalada Picada$15.00

Ensalada de Langosta$20.00

From The Brick Oven

Queso Fundido$13.00

Quesadilla de Huitlacoche & Trufas*$17.00

Quesadilla de Pollo$14.00

Quesadilla de Camarón$15.00

Quesadilla de Tuétano$17.00

Brunch

Pan Dulce de Leche$13.00

Huevos Rancheros$15.00

Carne Asada con Huevo$22.00

Huevos Motuleños$15.00

Torta Ahogada$15.00

Tolo Burger$16.00

Pozole de Jalisco$16.00

Huarache$15.00

Burrito Huevon$15.00

Chilaquiles$15.00

Los Tacos

Calabaza$13.00

Pollo$14.00

Camarón$16.00

Pescado*$16.00

Langosta*$19.00

Chapulines*$15.00

De Lechón$14.00

Suadero*$15.00

Carne Asada$16.00

Costilla & Tuétano*$17.00

Acompañamientos

Chips & Salsa$4.00

Sweet Plantains$9.00

Avocado Fries$12.00

Rice & Black Beans$6.00

Cactus Fries$9.00

Sauteed Spicy Kale$9.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts, Queso Fresco$10.00

Toloache Corn on the Cob$6.00

Cocteles

Margaritas

Toloache*$13.00

Raspado$13.00

De la Casa$13.00

Del Maestro$14.00

Chef Selection*$18.00

Peligrosa$14.00

La Tropical$15.00

La Paloma$13.00

Sandia del Barón$15.00

La Flaca$14.00

Oro Blanco*$16.00

De la Calle*$15.00

Mezcalitas

Mezcalita de Piña*$14.00

El Manguito$14.00

Mezcalita de Toronja*$14.00

Cocktails