Toloache - Upper East Side

Name: Toloache - Upper East Side
Address: 166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 861-4505
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1664)

$31 to $50

Mexican

166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. 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. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 861-4505
Website
http://www.toloachenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Julian Medina
Catering
Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
Private party facilities
Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com

Location
166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
Lexington and 3rd Ave
Parking details
4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,664 people are saying

Toloache - Upper East Side reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Mexican
Manhattan
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toloache - Upper East Side is a "neighborhood gem" known for its "excellent food and service." This lively spot offers "intoxicating margaritas" and "phenomenal" Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly" staff and the "authentic and delicious" dishes, making it a favorite for both casual and special occasions.

1,664 Reviews

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Susan VIP
New York City31 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very good food. Service OK but very noisy, including very animated loud waiter
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Lisa VIP
New York City64 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food good, service not good, noise Level in middle room almost intolerable and there were only 3 tables total in there. Bus boys spoke no English. Food far more expensive than ever before. Not sure I would go back and it used to be one of my favorites .
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Margaret
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming and wonderful. Excellent food and service. Perfect for special occasion. Fantastic Margaritas, guacamole, and unusual quesadillas.
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Ellen VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican in New York! Truly incredible food and experience.
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Stacey
Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious while service was great when on but it was off and on.
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Colleen VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Toalache is our go to restaurant! They serve great food and margaritas!!
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Ted VIP
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Terrific choice for a lively group dinner! Delicious food, intoxicating margaritas, and wonderfully attentive service. Five Stars!
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Martin VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Mexican cuisine on the upper east side, and maybe all of Manhattan.
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Michael
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant incredibly consistent in every w
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Vivian VIP
New York City7 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food very average with side dish like rice at an additional cost. Drinks watered down and served without mixing stick. I had to use a knife to stir drink since waiter was not around.
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FAQs

Toloache - Upper East Side does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Toloache - Upper East Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 861-4505.

Toloache - Upper East Side is rated 4.7 stars by 1664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Google Map for Toloache - Upper East Side

166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

Cross street
Lexington and 3rd Ave
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Julian Medina
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.toloachenyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 861-4505
Catering
Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
Private party facilities
Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com

Toloache - Upper East Side

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What 1,664 people are saying

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