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Name: Empellon Midtown
Address: Empellon 510 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 858-9365
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

Empellon Midtown

4.5

1014 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Mexican

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Empellón is our flagship restaurant located in midtown east. Empellón serves contemporary American cuisine with Mexican influences and a distinct New York City point of view.

Chef Duncan Grant creates an ever changing menu that focuses on seasonality and keeping things fun amidst an upscale environment.

Our beverage program showcases a selection of wines by unique global producers with an emphasis on small production. Our cocktails focus on precision and the use artisanal Mexican spirits. All of our beverages have been designed to pair with our cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 858-9365
Website
http://www.empellon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Duncan Grant
Catering
Catering is available for delivery in Manhattan or for pick-up from Midtown. Empellón catering brings a range of tacos and sides to your home or office. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. See our website for more details.
Private party facilities
Empellón is a two-floor, 160-seat restaurant at 510 Madison Avenue. Built as the retroactive mothership of the Empellón Group, this location is open daily for lunch and dinner, and offers an extensive agave program, along with semi-private and private dining rooms for cocktail parties and events.
Private party contact
Alexis Bendjouia: (844) 563-4195

Location
Empellon 510 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
at 53rd Street between Madison and 5th
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Steps away from the E and M train at 53rd Street/5th Ave, and two avenues away from the 6 train at 51st and Lexington.
Entertainment
A/V functionality
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sweet Potato Cappelletti$29.00
with Morel Mushrooms
Skirt Steak$39.00
with Persian Onion Salad
Crisp Pork Belly$36.00
with Chicharrón and Herbs
Short Rib Confit$42.00
with Picadillo Garnish
Kurobuta Pork Chop$48.00
with Apple Salsa
Sea Bream$36.00
with Chilaquiles Verdes
A-5 "Fajitas"
with Black Pepper Mole
- Minimum 4oz$22.00

Vegetables

$14

Shishito Peppers
with Puree of Rajas
Brussels Sprouts
with Avola Almendrado

What 1,014 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

1,014 Reviews

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Anonymous
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2020
overall3food1service5ambience5
Overpriced and tasteless. Waiters were great.
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voyageuse54
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food and service even gor a big group. Nice drinks and wines. Keep coming here !
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nadia
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Great service. So aware of our dietary restrictions.
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westie18
New York Area
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Location somewhat difficult to find - It is not on Madison but around the corner. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meal and the service. Strongly suggest that items be shared since flavors are BIG and it might be hard for just one person to make use of the generous (not inexpensive) portions. Will happily return if opportunity presents itself.
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Jays
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic the chef was hitting on all cylinders . I had pastrami tacos they were sick goos
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DebbyP
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I would like to especially thank the hostess for giving us a table in the back where the noise level was manageable to have a conversation. The food was more like a nouveau riff on Mexican food but every dish was delicious in an individual way.
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Creetownman
Philadelphia
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice experience with an interesting menu. I was dining with people that had dietary restrictions, but it was no problem for them to modify the entrees to fit. Friendly staff in an interesting environment. The cocktails were a bit pricey but again, very interesting.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall1food2service4ambience3
Small portions, the salsas were good. Aged prime rib made me sick after. Wayyy too expensive. Wouldn't go back. Not worth it at all
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JasonS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Super noisy and loud - can they put some noise dampening cloths around??
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Johnnyyyyyyy
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Glad to come back after a year! Can’t wait to be back !
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ZohaibQ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible desserts, creative genius by the chef and generous manager.
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Emmy
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Empellon!
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BinLA
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Tortilla chips with 7 salsas delicious!! (All but 2 most spicy which I couldn’t eat...). Brussels sprouts and yams - would order again! Cucumber margaritas were awesome - glass rim coated with spicy salt - really good!! Masa-stuffed clams were quite good - although not a lot of clam flavor. And the halibut was good, although a little over-cooked.
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CDS1975
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
We forgot it was restaurant week, but ordered of the restaurant week menu, and had a great meal. The presentation was excellent. The portions were a little on the small side, but were very tasty.
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JenniferA
Coastal Georgia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly, well dressed and professional staff; busy but not uncomfortable (it was a Thursday, so weekends might be more crowded); delicious food and unique cocktails; lighting and music/conversation levels were perfect. Highly recommend.
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ScottV
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall3food4service4ambience4
The food was very tasty but too over priced. The service was good. But it was not worth the price.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
I arrived here with no real expectations and was so pleasantly surprised. Despite the noisy bar scene ( good bar for single ladies😉) I enjoyed the quieter seating near the kitchen where I got to see the chefs working in harmony. It was my belated birthday celebration and started off with the salty, spicy red salt rimmed cucumber margarita. The presentation alone piqued my curiousity for the meal to come. We had A LOT of food .. cabbage with toasted nuts.. not my favorite as dressing was too thick.. shishito peppers.. perfectly salted and roasted... pastrami taco with mustard... highly recommended extremely tasty... and short rib, just lovely in texture and taste made with jalapeño and raisins. For my birthday, they brought a guava cheese cake with red raspberry flower shaped cookies .. definitely a work of art.. and we had the chocolate mousse with a dollop of ice cream on the side.. my real favorite with tried and true familiar flavors. I would highly recommend empellon and am definitely returning soon. BTW, try it because it’s restaurant week in nyc and they are a participating restaurant!! Enjoy!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2020
overall3food4service2ambience3
Despite having a 1230 pm reservation, we didn’t get a table until 1 pm. Very inconvenient during a working day
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CDF77
New York Area
67 reviews
vip
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Couple of great dishes for sure, ok service and horrible coffee far away from what expected
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Frednyc
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Hi he absolutely best tuna tartare (not the usual) and pastrami tacos that challenge Katz’s. Topped only by the avocado dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Such a good value in midtown. Not your usual business lunch food
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall2food4service1ambience4
Overpriced; service was below average
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sidifood28
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
I was annoyed we were sat 30 minutes late despite having a reservation, but appreciated the complementary drinks provided by management to make up for having to wait so long for a table. Myself and another friend had the restaurant week menu which was great. Our other friend loved her steak. Service was excellent, staff was friendly and attentive. Good drink selection. Would definitely return.
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AndrewS
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food & service was excellent. We were seated immediately and the waitress made some very good recommendations from the menu.
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gmiguelps
Phoenix
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service are very good. I really enjoyed it, the only issue I have is that it is very expensive. In other words the value per dollar is a bit askew. But if you do not have a care for cost you will certainly enjoy it.
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RCJC
New York Area
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall2food3service3ambience1
The food is ok but the drinks are wildly overpriced. $19 for a classic margarita that, if I weren’t in midtown, would be $12 anywhere else. We were there for a special occasion, arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait 15 minutes for a table.... next to the bar. I guess because we weren’t wearing the finance bro uniform, like everyone else in this place, we were deemed unworthy of a seat in the actual restaurant. This whole place is a great reminder that the best dining experiences really are below 14th street.
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bittermangoes
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant week was a great deal, but would go back regardless. Great portions and the guacamole + chips we ordered was refilled three times. Surprised by the generous portions and overall amazing staff. Ambiance was great - felt lux and clean. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend the fish tempura tacos - they were hearty, filling and tangy. The drinks were great too!
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JaniceC
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our table of four dined during restaurant week. The waiter was really helpful and attentive. THe tortilla soup and clam appetizer were enjoyable and tasty. We tried different tacos the fish tempura being our favorite. The chocolate dessert was excellent. Limited gluten free options.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
154 reviews
vip
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great, innovative midtown lunch that’s a refreshing change from the usual expense account fare. Don’t miss the Chips and guacamole, tacos, and “avocado” dessert! 🥑 😋😋😋
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience1
Food and service was excellent - waitress extremely accommodating. But the bar area was freezing! We were sitting at the innermost banquet of the bar area and there was a draft the whole time!
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CindyC
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
However I did have my first food allergic reaction. Hives! Smoked black cod? And I loved the cod sooo much. No regrets
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pammie
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Will surely return. Great place!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food great. Dessert was off the charts amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall2food3service3ambience2
The atmosphere is dated, the space and decor a little middle-America and lacking in sophistication.
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Blurp
New York Area
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Good food for its location which is generally a food desert. Nothing outstanding to write home about.
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DonnaN
Naples
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Great vibe. Loved the margaritas
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miker
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Kristin was wonderful and made the evening a fantastic experience. We enjoyed the salsas, the tacos and the dessert was fabulous
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BLeeNYC
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience3
Good was good, service was fine. Crowded and loud. Expensive for what you get - both the food and the atmosphere. I will not return.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall2food3service2ambience1
Very over priced with poor ambiance. The siete salsa guacamole was decent but aside from that would pass on the entire experience.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was very good as usual. I thought it was a little bait and switch to have ribeye on the menu then when I ordered it I was told it was switched to skirt steak. I was charged the same as the ribeye was on the menu, I think the price should have been adjusted for the lower cut of meat. That being said the dish was still very good. I would also like if I could use the opentable pay function here.
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Empellon 510 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
at 53rd Street between Madison and 5th
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Steps away from the E and M train at 53rd Street/5th Ave, and two avenues away from the 6 train at 51st and Lexington.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Duncan Grant
Entertainment
A/V functionality
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.empellon.com/
Phone number
(212) 858-9365
Catering
Catering is available for delivery in Manhattan or for pick-up from Midtown. Empellón catering brings a range of tacos and sides to your home or office. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. See our website for more details.
Private party facilities
Empellón is a two-floor, 160-seat restaurant at 510 Madison Avenue. Built as the retroactive mothership of the Empellón Group, this location is open daily for lunch and dinner, and offers an extensive agave program, along with semi-private and private dining rooms for cocktail parties and events.
Private party contact
Alexis Bendjouia: (844) 563-4195

Empellon Midtown

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Lunch

For the Table

Guacamole$21.00

Crab Nachos*$32.00

Lettuce Leaves$16.00

Queso Fundido*$17.00

Starters

Chopped Cabbage Salad$17.00

Amaranth Salad$18.00

Chilled Shrimp$19.00

King Salmon*$19.00

Clementine Salad$18.00

Sticky Rice Tamal$17.00

Tacos

Pastrami$22.00

Skirt Steak$20.00

Fish Tempura$17.00

Hash Browns$16.00

Thick-Cut Bacon$16.00

Mains

Falafel$21.00

Sea Bream$26.00

Chicken Breast$27.00

Braised Beef Cheek$28.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Shishito Peppers$14.00

Dinner

For the Table

Guacamole$21.00

Crab Nachos*$32.00

Ossetra Caviar*$120.00

Queso Fundido*$18.00

Lettuce Leaves$17.00

Starters

Chopped Cabbage Salad$17.00

Amaranth Salad$18.00

Clementine Salad$18.00

King Salmon*$19.00

Smoked Black Cod$21.00

Sticky Rice Tamal$17.00

Tacos

Hash Browns$16.00

Fish Tempura$17.00

Octopus$22.00

Pastrami$22.00

Thick-Cut Bacon$16.00

Mains

Sweet Potato Cappelletti$29.00

Skirt Steak$39.00

Crisp Pork Belly$36.00

Short Rib Confit$42.00

Kurobuta Pork Chop$48.00

Sea Bream$36.00

A-5 "Fajitas"

Vegetables

Shishito Peppers

Brussels Sprouts

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