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Tortaria, New York, NY

Tortaria

4.8
4.8
90 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Tortaria, in the Union Square neighborhood of New York City, crafts specialty Mexican sandwiches and celebrates tequila cocktails in its bright and modern eatery outfitted with retro knickknacks. Tortaria’s main bill of fare is tortas, traditional Mexican sandwiches on fresh baked, ciabatta-like bread. Some of the most popular varieties include the slow-roasted pulled pork with Chihuahua cheese, avocado, roasted chipotle peppers and pickled onion, the panko-crusted chicken Milanesa with spicy black beans, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle mayo and cilantro and the torta beef burger, piled high with mozzarella, piloncillo tomatoes, jalapenos and chipotle mayo. Rolled and deep fried taquitos are the other staple at Tortaria, with flavors such as carne asada with tomatillo salsa and mahi lime tacos with citrus jalapeno remoulade being crisp and fresh choices.

For a unique house cocktail, enjoy the house margarita with Conquistador tequila, triple sec, agave, and lime.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 776-1830

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    NOTHING BETTER THAN ENJOYING SUPER BOWL SUNDAY WITH OUR DELICIOUS TACOS, BURRITOS, TORTAS, QUESADILLAS, CHIPS & GUAC AND MANY MORE ORDER OFF THE MENU. WE DELIVER IN PERSON NO THIRD PARTY, GIVE US A CALL DIRECTLY AND LET US BRING YOU THE JOY!!! $100 OR MORE GET 10%OFF.

  • Private party facilities

    COME JOIN US VALENTINE'S DAY BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!! BRING YOUR HONEY OR FIND ONE AT "T"!!!

  • Neighborhood

    Union Square

  • Cross street

    Between 12st and university Place

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    14 St. Union Square stationTrains: L,4,5,6,R,N and Q

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Tuesday deal

    $16.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our Tuesday deal all day and all night. Tuesday Deal includes any of our Tortas or Taquitos with a Tequila Shot or Draft Beer.
  • Lunch Deal

    $16.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our Lunch deal Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm. Lunch deal includes any of our Tortas or Taquitos with a Aguas Frescas (Fresh Lemonade, Watermelon, Horchata or Jamaica) or Soft drink plus our Spicy fries.
  • Mondayritas

    $9.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    All day and night Fresh Fruit Margaritas on the rocks or frozen.

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. LeaN

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our waitress was great! the queso and drinks were good
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambience! I will be back! The drinks were divine and I loved the rice!
  3. MaggieC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very accommodating to our reservation. Great good and great staff. Thank you!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic and fun experience. Dom and Daniela were welcoming and accommodating to our group of 5. The brunch selection food was delicious and brought out quickly. and the cocktails refreshing and not watered down. Great value at $19.75.
  5. emwittmann

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a great place to go meet friends. Have a good food and good times.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food - tasty and came out quick Service - excellent, our waiter Emanuel was very attentive Ambiance - VERY cute, definitely instagrammable All in all, a good experience and would definitely come back!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    What a terrible restaurant. They purposely don’t use actual plates and cutlery and glasses. So it’s entirely wasteful. They threw/dropped a handful of individually plastic wrapped forks and knives on our table when our food came. The water is given in plastic cups. It’s so insanely wasteful and weird. Why wouldn’t they just have plates? The food itself is gross and served in paper baskets. Again, totally wasteful. They don’t have salsa, but just nasty overpriced pico de gallo. The chicken is dry and nasty. We never saw our server once our food came and the food was nasty. The bathrooms reeks of sewage. This is truly a terrible restaurant and I would not recommend anyone eat there.
  8. AshC

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The flavor was off - tasted like microwaved Mexican food. Last straw was the smell in the basement by the bathrooms was horrendous. No amount of candles could clean that smell. It needed to be deep cleaned.
  9. BaileyK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't have a single complaint -- great place to celebrate :)
  10. kelleye

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner spot
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy buena..: la atención excelente y a pesar de que había mucha gente nos atendieron y nos trajeron los platos muy rápido.:. Todo estuvo delicioso
  12. sophiep

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks. Must get the frozen margs and guac.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a staple in a great location. The food was excellent and the drinks are quite good as well. I was surprised by some other reviews, the wait staff was quick and very polite. Overall a nice restaurant, good atmosphere, and not too expensive. :)
  14. Bacon

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    Great prices not very fast but worth the wait. it
  15. DavidG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    The ambiance in the place its amazing, makes you feel like in mexico but the service is terrible, the drinks are amazing but the food its not really that great, i believe with a few adjustments the experience will be better
  16. person

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    really bad service, got ignored for about 20 minutes waiting for our server to come but we ended up having to flag someone down. they never looked our way, so even getting their attention took a while. order was wrong and insanely overpriced compared to the last time we were there. just really disappointed.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food is horrible! Portions are way smaller than other restaurants. I’d recommend not going here
  18. NikkiVW

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We went for Cinco de Mayo and good thing we made a reservation. When we arrived, the wait for a table was over an hour. The restaurant was packed and very energetic. Not sure if they added tables specifically for that day, but we were packed in, but not right on top of each other. We ordered and our food was to us very quickly. My friend's beer was not cold and a bit flat and they quickly changed it out for her. Our waiter was very good and the entire staff was very attentive. Because they were so busy, our waiter was slammed, but other servers stepped in to help us when needed. The chicken flautas were great! Definitely add the smoky chipotle sauce to it. We also got the platanos and they were perfectly cooked. So many things on the menu I want to try, so we will definitely be going back!
  19. Skoop32

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff very nice and helpful. Sat outdoors and still got great service.
  20. ChristopherS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    It was pretty chilly in tortaria. I would seriously recommend turning off the air conditioner or turning on some heat maybe.
  21. Mindy

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    It was a Tuesday evening, and we felt rushed by the service staff at our table. I can understand that on a Thursday or the weekend.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food1service1ambience1
    The food was not good at all. I had a breakfast platter and it was cold and unseasoned not to mention the service was bad as well. The worst part was that it was freezing in there, like the heater wasn’t on at all.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasant experience!
  24. samr

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great vibe, a little loud, but food was excellent.
  25. NatashaM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Good value for what you get and service was very fast. Really enjoyed the Al Pastor & Carne Asada Taquitos.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonder experience! Highly recommend…
  27. EvaP

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Freezing cold, the acoustics were so bad we had to yell at each other. The service was okay a little forgetful.
  28. NanG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was good. Fish tacos were delicious and guacamole was ok. Nice ambience. Overall, service was good, but it got busy and took a while to get the check.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love getting a pitcher with my girls!! The guac and salsa is the best part it is so delicious. So much fun!!!
  30. MattF

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food is delicious and reasonably priced, however service could be much better.
  31. PerjF

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    It was freezing cold in the restaurant
  32. LilyK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place! I come here so often it’s sillly, but why mess with perfection
  33. EricB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2021

    overall5food4service3ambience3
    The food is great and reasonably prized. The tequila and mezcal cocktail lists are extensive with great options and all delicious. The service is slow, bordering on inattentive, but if you're looking for a leisurely evening out (as I was), it's not a problem. Just know what you're getting into!
  34. SharonC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was super; very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was unique Mexican food to this Texas diner and very good. I am use to our standard TexMex which this was not. Would highly recommend.
  35. KimT

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was absolutely amazing. I found it a bit loud for my liking as we struggles to hear each other over the music.
  36. HannahS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2021

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Waiter completely forgot about us. Outside dining too, so it was cold. Food took forever. Had to hunt him down to order another round twice. Food was def rushed and not great.
  37. ElizabethA

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service amazing!! The food small but super duper and tasty and they have vegetarian options. Prices are very good.
  38. AlanW

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the large selection of Margaritas. Roasted Cauliflower Taco had nice crunch and heat. Great Guacamole.
  39. TriciaS

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and excellent food. Highly recommend
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I’ve been here a few times and I always enjoy it. The food is good, well priced, and the staff is friendly and helpful. It was a Friday night and we were in one of the outside tables so of course it’s going to be loud between other diners and then the cars. Regardless, i definitely recommend.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • 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
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tortaria using the Order Online button. Tortaria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 776-1830.

Tortaria is rated 4.8 stars by 90 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 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tortaria

94 University Pl, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between 12st and university Place

  • Neighborhood

    Union Square

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    14 St. Union Square stationTrains: L,4,5,6,R,N and Q

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 776-1830

  • Catering

    NOTHING BETTER THAN ENJOYING SUPER BOWL SUNDAY WITH OUR DELICIOUS TACOS, BURRITOS, TORTAS, QUESADILLAS, CHIPS & GUAC AND MANY MORE ORDER OFF THE MENU. WE DELIVER IN PERSON NO THIRD PARTY, GIVE US A CALL DIRECTLY AND LET US BRING YOU THE JOY!!! $100 OR MORE GET 10%OFF.

  • Private party facilities

    COME JOIN US VALENTINE'S DAY BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!! BRING YOUR HONEY OR FIND ONE AT "T"!!!

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