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Name: Tijuana Picnic
Address: 151 Essex Street, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 219-2000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Tijuana Picnic

4.4 (167)

$30 and under

Mexican

151 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

Tijuana Picnic is a Mexican restaurant on the Lower East Side from Jon Neidich and Jean-Marc Houmard, managing partners of Acme, and designer Robert McKinley. A menu of high quality ingredients with non-traditional flavor accents transforms casual Mexican fare into bold, balanced and surprising dishes of fine dining caliber. The owners sought to create a neighborhood restaurant for the Lower East Side that is both fun and sociable with food that is sophisticated and approachable. Chef Alex Lopez, formerly of Kittichai, leads the kitchen and is influenced by his 16 years of experience cooking in acclaimed New York restaurants-riffs on flavors of his native Mexico City with non-traditional accents.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 6:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(212) 219-2000
Website
http://www.tijuana-picnic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Lopez
Private party facilities
Tijuana Picnic hosts a variety of private events in our ground floor Restaurant, downstairs lounge Tico's, or a combination of the two! Whether you are looking for passed appetizers and pitchers of margaritas, or a four course seated dinner, Tijuana Picnic has you covered.

Location
151 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
Rivington
Parking details
Edison Park Fast 167-177 Essex St, New York (212.253.6891), Parking Systems 105 Essex st, New York
Public transit
Delancey St/Essex St (F/J/M/Z)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Guacamole$10.00
diced red oion, habañero, charred corn, cilantro, jalapeno, blue organic tortilla chips
Duck Wings$14.00
Sweet and sour spicy sauce, scallions, chili flakes
Green Salad$12.00
mixed greens, avocado dressing, queso fresco, pumpkin seeds, fried tortilla strips
Ceviche del Dia$15.00
market catch, ceviche of the day
Mini Tuna Tartare Tacos
hard shell tortilla, smoked aioli, cucumber, jalapeño
- 3pc$12.00

Street Cravings

Shortrib Skewers
bulgogi sauce, kimchi, scallions
- 3pc$12.00
Duck Empanadas
duck confit, scallions, foie gras, cognac
- 2pc$12.00
Street Corn$9.00
cricket aioli, coffee chipotle rub, cotija cheese

Entrees

Arrachera$29.00
Negra Modelo marinated skirt steak, onions confit, avocado, queso fresco
Pollo Asado$21.00
guajillo marinated, boneless half chicken, refried beans, pickled red onions
Filete de Lubina$28.00
Branzino filet, mulato and ancho chile marinade, sautéed cabbage, shishito peppers, pickled white onions

Quesadillas

$15. Organic blue corn tortillas

Chicken Tinga
Oaxaca cheese, pulled chicken breast, sauteed onions tomatoes, morita chili, fresh herbs, salsa cruda, crema fresca
La Vegetariana
Oaxaca cheese, seasonal vegetables, chef's selection salsa
Steak
Hoisin sauce marinade, spicy aioli, shiso leaves, pickled vegetables
Al Pastor
guajillo marinated pork, menonita cheese, epazote, chipotle salsa, crema fresca

Tacos

Mushroom & Goat Cheese
shiitake mushrooms, poblano chili, corn, goat cheese, candied nuts
- 2 per order$12.00
Fish
chipotle-marinated, sesame oil, pickled red onion, watermelon radish, rice puffs
- 2 per order$12.00
Shrimp
mezcal marinade, red cabbage, crispy potatoes, creme fraiche
- 2 per order$12.00
Chicken Yucateco
guajillo chili marinade, pickled white onions, guacamole, chicharron
- 2 per order$12.00
Steak
rib-eye, spicy aioli, pickled vegetables, shiso leaves
- 2 per order$12.00
Al Pastor
dry chili marinated pork, pickled pineapple, cilantro, onions
- 2 per order$12.00
Taco Platter$55.00
your choice of 10 tacos (only available Tues - Thurs)

Sides

Ezquites
sautéed corn, epazote, onions, dry jalapeño
Frijoles Charros
red beans, chorizo, chicharron, bacon, epazote
Tostones
fermented black garlic dip
Cuatro Salsas
homemade spicy sauces, puya, papalo, tomatillo, chipotle

Vino

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini$10.00
Natura Sauvignon Blanc, Emiliana$11.00
Macon-Villages Chardonnay, Jacques Charlet$14.00
Rose, la Vielle Ferme (2016)$12.00

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Cline Cellars (2014)$13.00
Rioja Garnacha, Campo Viejo$10.00
Malbec, Padrillo$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Boomtown (2015)$14.00

Flights

Tequila

El Jimador$24.00
Blanco, Reposado, Añejo
Tequila Ocho$60.00
Plata, Reposado, Añejo
Clase Azul$139.00
Plata, Reposado, Añejo

Mezcal

Del Maguey$50.00
Chichicapa, San Luis del Rio Azul, Wild Tepaxtate
Vago$45.00
Espadin, Ensamble en Barro, Elote
Top Shelf$80.00
Clase Azul Durango, Marca Negra Tobala, Casamigos

Cocktails

Smokin' Maid$14.00
jalapeño tequila, mezcal, agave, lime, cucumber, mint
- Pitcher$70.00
Mi Casa Margarita$14.00
mezcal, reposado tequila, triple sec, agave, lime
- Pitcher$70.00
Sassy Senorita$14.00
Flor de Caña rum, spicy tequila, Aperol, strawberry, cane, lime
- Pitcher$70.00
Margarita Al Pastor$14.00
Viva Joven tequila, curaçao, green chili, pineapple, cilantro, lime
- Pitcher$70.00
Tijuana Mule$14.00
vodka, shiso, ginger, lime, yuzu, soda
The Usual Suspects$14.00
jalapeño tequila, grapefruit, lime, cava
Salad Daze$14.00
Montelobos mezcal, Ancho Verde, jalapeño, tomatillo, cilantro, agave, lime
Mexican Moon Party$14.00
Herradura Antiguo Tequila, tamarind, Thai Basil, pineapple, cane, lime
Lazy Lightning$14.00
mezcal, sotol, bitters, piña syrup, passion fruit
Metal & Dust$14.00
chili-infused Maestro Dobel reposado, cacao, mole, vanilla, lime, Negra Modelo
Highwayman$14.00
Don Julio Reposado, Bonded Applejack, mezcal, pear, maple, lime
Pavo Salvaje$14.00
Wild Turkey 101º rye, spicy tequila, mole, bitters, cane

Cerveza

Make it a Michelada +$6 - mezcal, cholula, Maggi, lime

Tecate$6.00
Pacifico$8.00
Negra Modelo$8.00
Modelo Especial$8.00
Dos Equis Amber$8.00
Day of the Dead IPA$9.00

What 167 people are saying

Tijuana Picnic reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

167 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was pretty good, but the drinks were not. I was expecting great drinks and tried almost everything off the menu in hopes to find at least one but no luck.
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Impressive VIP
New York City40 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved the shrimp tacos and guacamole. The ceviche wasn’t great. The cost of food was very good but drinks are pricey. We had a great time. Our server was fantastic!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food is subpar and overpriced. A cool restaurant but there are others in the area that have better food and similar vibes
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
4.0
Dined on February 12, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun place for 22nd birthday! Can’t think of a negative thing to say!
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DanaS VIP
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Came here for dinner with a friend during our visit to New York. The vibe was a little quiet when we first walked in but throughout the meal more and more groups started coming in. We ordered a few things to share and really enjoyed the fish taco and the corn. Great place for dinner before a night out!
Tijuana PicnicResponded on February 15, 2020
Thank you for the great review. Look forward to seeing you next time you are in the city!
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Claude
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 17, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food but not enough for the price. It was too pricey for the amount of food. $12 for ONLY 2 TACOS? SMH 🤦🏾‍♂️
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OpenTable Diner
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the ambiance was fantastic
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing! Loved the decor. Would definitely recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City24 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 3, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
small tapas not very filling for the price Left hungry
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JamieV VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a delicious meal! Loved the atmosphere and the food. Would definitely go back.
Tijuana PicnicResponded on January 2, 2020
Thank you for celebrating with us. Look forward to having you back in soon for 2020.
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151 Essex Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross street
Rivington
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu, Fri 6:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Edison Park Fast 167-177 Essex St, New York (212.253.6891), Parking Systems 105 Essex st, New York
Public transit
Delancey St/Essex St (F/J/M/Z)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Lopez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tijuana-picnic.com/
Phone number
(212) 219-2000
Private party facilities
Tijuana Picnic hosts a variety of private events in our ground floor Restaurant, downstairs lounge Tico's, or a combination of the two! Whether you are looking for passed appetizers and pitchers of margaritas, or a four course seated dinner, Tijuana Picnic has you covered.

Tijuana Picnic

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

To Start

Guacamole$10.00

Duck Wings$14.00

Green Salad$12.00

Ceviche del Dia$15.00

Mini Tuna Tartare Tacos

Street Cravings

Shortrib Skewers

Duck Empanadas

Street Corn$9.00

Entrees

Arrachera$29.00

Pollo Asado$21.00

Filete de Lubina$28.00

Quesadillas

Chicken Tinga

La Vegetariana

Steak

Al Pastor

Tacos

Mushroom & Goat Cheese

Fish

Shrimp

Chicken Yucateco

Steak

Al Pastor

Taco Platter$55.00

Sides

Ezquites

Frijoles Charros

Tostones

Cuatro Salsas

Vino

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Ca' Donini$10.00

Natura Sauvignon Blanc, Emiliana$11.00

Macon-Villages Chardonnay, Jacques Charlet$14.00

Rose, la Vielle Ferme (2016)$12.00

Reds

Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Cline Cellars (2014)$13.00

Rioja Garnacha, Campo Viejo$10.00

Malbec, Padrillo$10.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Boomtown (2015)$14.00

Flights

Tequila

El Jimador$24.00

Tequila Ocho$60.00

Clase Azul$139.00

Mezcal

Del Maguey$50.00

Vago$45.00

Top Shelf$80.00

Cocktails

Smokin' Maid$14.00

Mi Casa Margarita$14.00

Sassy Senorita$14.00

Margarita Al Pastor$14.00

Tijuana Mule$14.00

The Usual Suspects$14.00

Salad Daze$14.00

Mexican Moon Party$14.00

Lazy Lightning$14.00

Metal & Dust$14.00

Highwayman$14.00

Pavo Salvaje$14.00

Cerveza

Tecate$6.00

Pacifico$8.00

Negra Modelo$8.00

Modelo Especial$8.00

Dos Equis Amber$8.00

Day of the Dead IPA$9.00

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