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Toloache - Upper East Side

4.7
4.7
1406 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 1,406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Manhattan

    Mexican

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  1. Yucatan

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little back room with moderate noise, mango, pomegranate salsa amazing.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food but the location could use some updating. I would definitely go back.
  3. DerekW

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed taking a large party of friends for a quasi-reunion over dinner. The staff accommodated us with 2 nearby tables and didn't rush us as the conversations kept going and going. Lastly, when one of the party accidentally left a phone at the restaurant, they quickly figured out how to contact us to let us know.
  4. Phaedra

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Toloache! Delicious and fresh food, inspired menu. Beautiful ambience Kind, professional servers. I look forward to returning.
  5. MatthewE

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! Have been twice when I travel to NY. Never disappoints!
  6. Mkay

    New York Area

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Reliable neighborhood eatery with very good Mexican food. Warm hospitable atmosphere.
  7. MaggieR

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall a good every night dinner spot. I had the Burris tacos and they were quite tasty
  8. SharonH

    New York Area

    434 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    434 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Attentive servers and great food. Gets very loud!
  9. LisaO

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was excellent - the guacamole, the main dishes, the cocktails, and the desserts. Our server was very good and checked in with just often enough without being too much.
  10. ElspethW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Fabulous Mexican on the UES. Reservations essential. Never had a bad meal here.
  11. LizP

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Lobster tacos are amazing, as are the avocado fries and the service. Seating in the middle room is tight -- ask for the front or back rooms or the lovely outside back area when it's warmer.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A surprisingly large contemporary Mexican restaurant in the UES, with friendly service, a crowd made up of all ages: the party-going young lads to neighborhood families, retirees. All are welcome. The food is excellent. Reservations are a must. This is a popular place.
  13. GinaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It's a bit loud. . . but everything else about the restaurant and the food is superb. One of my favorites.
  14. OneGalsOpinion

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is reliably wonderful, with an inventive, thoughtful menu, fantastic drinks and drink specials, and most notably, a stellar staff. The service is exactly what I want: warm, friendly, but also professional and efficient. Just fabulous. I chose the “date” category of occasion but really the date was with my husband of 30 years. It felt like date night—there’s a romance to the menu and venue. Have fun!!!
  15. Joedafd

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Too loud. Ordered tacos and received two very small tacos for $16. Would not go back.
  16. Edward

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Toloache and were exceptionally happy with our experience. We sat on the back patio, which was much quieter than the main dining room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and tasted exceptionally fresh. We recommend the guacamole appetizer.
  17. DANP

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Great service.
  18. luiseb

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is always excellent and the waitperson was great. She recommended the special margaritas which were great and the chocolate desert which was amazing!! The back garden was not open so we sat outside in the front which was still nice and private but not as notice as sitting in the backyard!
  19. Erin

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious, especially the pomegranate guac and the camerones!
  20. DeeptiM

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Love it every time I am there..
  21. kenneth

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice vibe and great staff. Queso Fumido was excellent.
  22. Mkay

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had our usual fine meal with great service and really good food. One very small quibble: it would be nice to see a little more variation in the dishes offered, perhaps via more specials in addition to the regular menu. But that is really just a quibble.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    They ruin our Sunday humiliating us! I order Toloache twice per week since 2020. It is expensive but food is good. We went in person for the first time (my daughter, my wife and me). They consider that our tip was not enough and came to the table complaining and asking for more, after we had expended 200$ for 4 drinks, 2 appetizers and 2 mains. A waitress said that they are paid just with tips, that btw is illegal and of course not our responsibility. NEVER AGAIN!
  24. EdithV

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent and the food was delicious
  25. Patrickb

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1st time at Toloache and will definitely come back again.
  26. CarolineC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Everyone who works there, from the kitchen staff to the waiters, are so kind and friendly. Great guacamole and margaritas, too
  27. SteveM

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food and service. Solid Mexican. Margaritas were on point.
  28. AlisonT

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the lobster salad.
  29. josef

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great Mexican food, low noice level, good environment to have a nice conversation. Spent $200 (tip included), for a family of 4… two drinks, two appetizers, 4 main course, two desserts. Recommended!!
  30. James

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a delight. Julian's food is fantastic, the drinks are delicious and the staff is warm and inviting. 5 STARS!!!!
  31. msms

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was okay Will not return Waiter
  32. Squarehead

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. I shared a salad made with Jicama. My main course was Carne Asada. The meat had been marinated and was delicious. There was tasty cheese enchilada. This is one of the easiest places to eat.
  33. AllisonF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Great service. Overly noisy. Food good, margarita watery and without flavor. Expensive. Doubt I’ll go back.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious meal and a lovely evening.
  35. DS12

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and so was the ambience. Excellent service. Margaritas are delicious and the queso Fundido is a must try. So decadent.
  36. DanielR

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal. A bit pricey but then again everything is expensive right now. Pretty well worth the price. I just wish they played more varied music, I get playing Spanish music in a Mexican restaurant but it’s a lot of reggae ton which gets old quickly. Great service.
  37. ALHL

    Los Angeles

    163 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We enjoyed it. Service was very nice. Just ate a couple things. Better than we have in L. A. SAVE Holbox.
  38. LizP

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Toloache is consistently a great experience, from the friendly servers to the amazing food. Lunchtime is just as great as dinner, with far fewer people so it's easier to appreciate the decor, too!
  39. The2Mooshey

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely were in love with a couple of the dishes we ordered…ANAZING
  40. Steve

    Tampa

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best, bartenders, hostesses, wait staff and fearless leader Daniel. The food is always consistently above my expectation is taste and presentation.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

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 1406 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 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

  • 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

  • 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

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