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Name: Margarita Saloon Bar and Grill
Address: 709 8th Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 582-2012
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

Margarita Saloon Bar and Grill

3.7

574 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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A refined restaurant with Mexican flavors in the Big Apple. If you are missing Mexican cooking and a fun atmosphere, ever rarer in a great metropolis such as NYC, Margarita Bar is the ideal place where you can find them again.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 582-2012
Website
http://www.margaritabarnyc.com/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
709 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
West 45th Street
Parking details
A, C & E trains to 42nd Street/Port Authority.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Wine

Frituras de Mazi$7.00
Corn fritters with shrimp served with roasted garlic & avocado with fresh chopped cilantro & chipotle aioli
Nachos$12.00
Corn tortilla chips topped with chicken or beef with refried beans, cheese, guacamole, jalapenos & pico de gallo with a sour cream drizzle
Calamari$14.00
Fried calamari with Mexican herbs & spices served with two sauces spicy chipotle tomato sauce & traditional avocado sauce
Traditional Guacamole$8.00
Fresh chopped avocado tossed with red onions, tomato, lime juice & cilantro served with corn tortilla chips
Elote$7.00
Grilled Mexican street corn served tossed with herbs & spices topped with mayo aioli, sour cream & crumbled cotija cheese
Chips y Salsa$8.00
Crispy corn tortillas chips served with traditional salsa with Roma tomato, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, Mexican oregano & lime juice
Northern Mexican Quesadilla$12.00
Flour tortilla shell stuffed with your choice of chicken, beef or shrimp with cheese & refried beans topped with pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream
Toastadas$12.00
3-flat crispy tortilla shell topped with refried beans, spicy shredded chicken, beef or shrimp, lettuce, cheese, avocado sauce & sour cream
Camarones con Coco$16.00
Crispy fried coconut shrimp served with mango cocktail sauce with chopped cilantro & lime
Coctel de Camarones$16.00
Tiger shrimp poached in Mexican herbs & spices served with two sauces: avocado cocktail and mango & cilantro cocktail sauce
Pastel de Canrejo$16.00
Mexican style crab meat served on poblano chilies aioli, topped with mango & avocado salsa

Sopas

Caldo de Pollo$8.00
Traditional soup garnished with avocado, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro & lime
Sopa de Frijol Negro$6.00
Pureed black beans with topped with crumbled cotija cheese & cilantro aioli
Roasted Chilled Tomato Gazpacho$6.00
Tomato, pepper, cucumber, lime juice & red onions topped avocado & sour cream drizzle

Ensaladas

Bebe Rucula$15.00
Fresh baby arugula lightly tossed with coconut lime vinaigrette with avocado, mango, cucumber & red onions topped with queso fresco
Ensalada de Maiz$12.00
Grilled corn lightly tossed in lime vinaigrette with tomato, avocado, smoked red onion & cilantro leaves topped with crumble cotija cheese
Chef's Ensalada Caesar$14.00
Crispy romaine lettuce lightly tossed with homemade avocado Caesar dressing topped with chipotle croutons & crumbled queso fresco
Ensalad Caprese$14.00
Sliced Oaxaca cheese, tomato, avocado & fresh cilantro leaves topped with balsamic glaze & mango lime vinaigrette

Tacos

Pollo Taco$4.00
Chicken. Topped with fresh chopped onions & our homemade avocado aioli
Res Taco$6.00
Beef. Topped with fresh chopped onions & our homemade avocado aioli
Camaron Taco$8.00
Shrimp. Topped with fresh chopped onions & our homemade avocado aioli

Burritos

Polo Burrito$18.00
Chicken. Topped with shredded lettuce, tomato & jalapenos served with refried beans & rice
Res Burrito$20.00
Beef. Topped with shredded lettuce, tomato & jalapenos served with refried beans & rice
Camaron Burrito$22.00
Shrimp. Topped with shredded lettuce, tomato & jalapenos served with refried beans & rice

Sizzling Fajitas

Res Fajita$22.00
Beef. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, scallion & cilantro served with refried beans & rice, flour tortillas, pico de gallo & guacamole
Pollo Fajita$20.00
Chicken. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, scallion & cilantro served with refried beans & rice, flour tortillas, pico de gallo & guacamole
Camarones Fajita$24.00
Shrimp. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, scallion & cilantro served with refried beans & rice, flour tortillas, pico de gallo & guacamole

Chimichanga

Pollo Chimichanga$18.00
Chicken. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, tomato, cotija cheese & fresh herbs & spices served crispy fried with rice & refried beans
Res Chimichanga$20.00
Beef. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, tomato, cotija cheese & fresh herbs & spices served crispy fried with rice & refried beans
Camarones Chimichanga$22.00
Shrimp. With sautéed mixed bell peppers, onions, tomato, cotija cheese & fresh herbs & spices served crispy fried with rice & refried beans

Enchiladas

Pollo Enchilada$18.00
Chicken. Served in traditional red or green sauce topped with cotija cheese, sour cream & herbs. Served with refried beans & rice
Res Enchilada$20.00
Beef. Served in traditional red or green sauce topped with cotija cheese, sour cream & herbs. Served with refried beans & rice
Camarones Enchilada$22.00
Shrimp. Served in traditional red or green sauce topped with cotija cheese, sour cream & herbs. Served with refried beans & rice

Entradas

Pan Seared Lubina$28.00
Pan seared fillet of bass with Mexican herbs & spices served on roasted street corn topped with roasted garlic & avocado aioli
Salmon a la Parrilla$25.00
Grilled fillet of salmon with Mexican herb & spices served on black refried beans with smoked chorizo & sautéed kale topped with a sour cream drizzle
Camaron a la Parrilla$28.00
Grilled shrimp served on roasted red tomatillo sauce topped with cotija cheese & cilantro. Served with refried beans & rice
Medio Pollo Rostisado$20.00
Herbal & chipotle rubbed half roasted chicken served with refried beans & rice topped with a chipotle sauce
Pechuga de Pollo Rellena$23.00
Crispy chicken with queso Chihuahua cheese, mixed bell peppers & corn served on roasted red tomatillo sauce with a sour cream drizzle served with refried beans & rice
Arrachera$28.00
Grilled skirt steak with Mexican herbs & spices served with sautéed jalapeno, red bell pepper & onions served with roasted street corn
Flat Iron Steak$28.00
Herbal & chipotle rubbed grilled flatiron steak served with crispy French fries & pickled slaw with carrots, onions, jalapeno, lime juice & cilantro with Mexican Style chimichurri

Guarniciones

Street Corn$6.00
Sauteed Kale$6.00
Mexican Rice$6.00
French Fries$6.00
Refried Beans$6.00

What 574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.5Ambience
3.7Value

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caryc
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience2
Food was ok. The tables & chairs can use a make over
MD
MindyDC
St. Louis
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food and service were good but not remarkable. We went for an early diner before the theatre. The ambience was fine but the music was too loud to talk over. We were very pleased that our server lowered the volume when we asked. It seemed a bit over priced for decent, but not extraordinary, Mexican food.
b
bt10011
New York Area
133 reviews
vip
4.0
133 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience4
Stopped in after a play and it was very convenient to the theater district, and at 10:00 very quiet and comfortable. The nachos had a lot of toppings on them and quickly filled us up. My only suggestion is that you get the hot sauce and add that as there was not much spice in the dish. This is a very reasonably priced place to know about in the theater district.
BF
BrynnenF
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating for a large group! Fajitas were very tasty. So close to the theater and hotel.
FS
FeliciaS
New York Area
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our friends and I have been to this location when it was a Mediterranean Restaurant, same owner, and liked it. So now with the Mexican theme, we also enjoyed it immensely. The food was fresh, plentiful and tasty. They even had a REALLY great hamburger and fries for my hubby who is not the Mexican food type. Definitely will be back.
SJ
SueJ
New York Area
45 reviews
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
Margaritas is a fine place for pre-theatre meal. Food is good, tasty. I’ve had better Mexican food but I like this place enough to return. Reasonably priced and a happy hour. Drinks are just ok.
NY
NYCHaynes
New York Area
209 reviews
vip
4.0
209 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
how can you go wrong with fresh delisih Mex food and $7 margaritas. while i could recommend a lot on the menu - the Fajitas are my fav - skip the calamari it's just not up to par with the rest of the menu items
C
Cinderella
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
Nothing to look at from the outside. You would probably pass it right by, but surprisingly, we had a great experience and enjoyed the night. Great food and great wine. Our server was terrific and very accommodating. Recommend it highly.
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sleddog
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Looks like a hole in the wall and we were hesitant at first. Glad we did go in. The half price margueritas until 8 PM are a great value especially for the City. Service was quick and friendly, food was very good. If you're in the area I definitely recommend.
JB
JenB
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The restaurant is intimate and quiet which we really appreciated. The food was excellent BUT the drinks were a big disappointment. Margaritas are $18 and they were very weak, not just on alcohol but flavor. I would go back for the food but next time I'm drinking straight tequila!
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Gesualdo
New York Area
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Despite some shortcomings (e.g., the noise level), it was an enjoyable place with good food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great staff, convenient to theatres! Will definitely go back!
C
Cheerdancemom
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Margarita Saloon Bar and Grill was delicious and a fun atmosphere. My friend and I had dinner before a recent Broadway show. The food was timely , service was great and the Happy Hour drinks were reasonable and good.
KM
KiraM
Denver
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a great time at Margarita’s. The staff was nice and food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience3
The service was horrible. The food was ok.
MB
MichaelB
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2019
overall2food1service1ambience3
Bad Mexican food, untrimmed dark meat in Enchiladas and Quesadilla, server missed our appetizer. Bar is right near dining seating and loud. Decor is nice.
NY
NYCHaynes
New York Area
209 reviews
vip
4.0
209 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience3
FRESH - that's what everyone in my party commented, I will add well seasoned and authentic - I've now eaten here several times and can recommend these tasty items: Guacamole, Nachos w/chicken, Sizzling Fajitas both chicken & shrimp, Pollo Enchilada, Ensalada de Maiz w/chicken and a Hamburger. Happy Hour (4-7) gets you $7 Margaritas and it's just a great place for before or after theatre meal
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience3
My date and I went there for a bite to eat before going to a play. It is conveniently located in the theater district. No wait for a table – good! Didn’t have any alcoholic beverages, but enjoyed appetizers and shrimp tacos. The guacamole is a definite winner.
TH
THOMASD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall4food5service2ambience3
Food was excellent, server not great. Ambiance was just ok for me . All in all I would come again for the food and hopefully a different server.
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Hopwoodc
London
25 reviews
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
Over priced tourist trap. Waitress didn’t know the menu (in fact had to ask US twice what 2 of the dishes were despite working there for some time)! Didn’t know what a margarita serve was (it’s a margarita bar)?! Food was average to say the least.
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pierrec
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food, but overpriced Margaritas at $18 each!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Overpriced tourist trap. Avoid, unless you enjoy being jammed into tiny tables with people seated practically on top of you, and paying $18.00 for awful margaritas that wouldn’t give a buzz to a fly. They also charge $6.00 for chips and salsa. Huh????? Awful service too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and was served very quickly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience2
Overpriced and bland food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Too expensive for a regular place
c
chris
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Surprisingly great food; when you come in off of Eighth Avenue you might think otherwise. Soft shell tacos are delicious, specialty margaritas add a special option.
H
Happy
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall4food4service1ambience3
Food was very good and the setting is certainly bright and cheery. It was lunch and not more than a third of the tables were occupied plus some activity at the bar. The problem was in the staffing. It seems as though our server also handled the other tables and tended the bar as well. Not good planning as, once the order was taken she was occupied elsewhere. One other person brought out the food from the kitchen. Not sure I would return.
MD
MichaelD
Memphis/West TN
31 reviews
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience2
Unfortunately not a great experience. Beef and sauce of enchiladas were metallic in flavor. I mentioned it to waitress who apologized but offered no alternative. No replacement of food. No discount of any kind. While friendly, she completely mishandled the situation. And visited our table infrequently. Maybe she was in the weeds. Not sure. And everything overpriced considering the quality of food, but understandable based on location.
NY
NYCfood
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
The drinks are great but there are no pitcher options so we ended up ordering a bottle of wine.
G
Greg
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great happy hour specials - not a bad midtown after work gathering place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall3food2service2ambience2
Service very average, as well as food. Not great.
CS
CarmelS
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience3
I was disappointed because their online menu through OpenTable indicated that they served Mediterranean food. However, they serve Mexican food now. Big difference. I told them to take down their old menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience2
The menu was completely different than what was posted. Instead of Mediterranean Food it was uninspired, ordinary Mexican. That would have been ok if the food was good but it was awful.
B
Bayman72
New York Area
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
the restaurant is closed/not there. What else can I say?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
THIS RESTAURANT NO LONGER EXISTS!!!!! We had no reservation for dinner last night. Very upsetting
BB
BevB
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
This restaurant is CLOSED. It did not even exist at the location. You need to get your information up to date! Caused us to not have enough time to have a meal before our show!!!
d
doris
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
2.0
53 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience4
This is no longer a Mediterranean restaurant It is a mediocre Mexican restaurant named Margarita
IS
IraS
Chicago
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
L’ybane closed yesterday and opened under a different name today. Maybe they should have told us?
k
kaygela
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience2
The food was mediocre but the service was horrible. My meal arrived with the appetizers. The other main courses took forever to come out ( a good half hour after mine) and my husband's soup was served with his main course. He was told that they had to heat it up which sounded very strange. We asked for more water more than once and that was never served. The main courses only came out after my husband spoke to the manager who didn't even offer as much as an apology. The waitress was surly and unfriendly and also unapologetic. Will never return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waitress outstanding. Made great suggestions. Food excellent

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Additional information

Cross street
West 45th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:30 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A, C & E trains to 42nd Street/Port Authority.
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.margaritabarnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 582-2012

Margarita Saloon Bar and Grill

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Appetizers

Frituras de Mazi$7.00

Nachos$12.00

Calamari$14.00

Traditional Guacamole$8.00

Elote$7.00

Chips y Salsa$8.00

Northern Mexican Quesadilla$12.00

Toastadas$12.00

Camarones con Coco$16.00

Coctel de Camarones$16.00

Pastel de Canrejo$16.00

Sopas

Caldo de Pollo$8.00

Sopa de Frijol Negro$6.00

Roasted Chilled Tomato Gazpacho$6.00

Ensaladas

Bebe Rucula$15.00

Ensalada de Maiz$12.00

Chef's Ensalada Caesar$14.00

Ensalad Caprese$14.00

Tacos

Pollo Taco$4.00

Res Taco$6.00

Camaron Taco$8.00

Burritos

Polo Burrito$18.00

Res Burrito$20.00

Camaron Burrito$22.00

Sizzling Fajitas

Res Fajita$22.00

Pollo Fajita$20.00

Camarones Fajita$24.00

Chimichanga

Pollo Chimichanga$18.00

Res Chimichanga$20.00

Camarones Chimichanga$22.00

Enchiladas

Pollo Enchilada$18.00

Res Enchilada$20.00

Camarones Enchilada$22.00

Entradas

Pan Seared Lubina$28.00

Salmon a la Parrilla$25.00

Camaron a la Parrilla$28.00

Medio Pollo Rostisado$20.00

Pechuga de Pollo Rellena$23.00

Arrachera$28.00

Flat Iron Steak$28.00

Guarniciones

Street Corn$6.00

Sauteed Kale$6.00

Mexican Rice$6.00

French Fries$6.00

Refried Beans$6.00

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