El Lugar Cantina

4.7

3 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

Located in New York City, El Lugar is a cultural first for IGC Hospitality, known for its award-winning concepts in design, food, and approach. The restaurant encapsulates Mexican heritage in dishes from regions where executive chef Alex Mixcoatl and his culinary team hail from, including sweet mole from Náhuatl, Oaxaca's beloved Tlayudas, and birria variations from the state of Jalisco. El Lugar, meaning "the place" in Spanish, delivers an authentic culinary experience with a focus on approachability, community, and customer service. The food menu, broken into traditional share plates and wood-fired shareable entrees, is wisely accompanied by an extensive agave spirit program. Mixcoatl prioritizes ingredients and recipes from his and his team's lives growing up in Mexico, using traditional chamoy and grasshopper salt to add unique flavors to the menu. His homemade mole recipe, sweeter coming from his region and incorporating animal crackers, is a must-try for any diner. The venue is intimate and cozy, lined with leather booths and large black and white photos of travels in Mexico. Candlelight and industrial pendants bathe the venue in warm light, and dramatically lit shelves line the entire wall behind the distressed wooden bar with seating for 20 guests. The private dining space, El Cuarto, features a vintage wooden fireplace and beautiful chandelier style lights, with space to host up to 20 guests seated and 30 standing. The full restaurant can seat up to 60, and hold up to 125 for a cocktail event.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 349-1550
Website
https://www.ellugarcantina.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
30 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Area
NoMad
Parking details
None

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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3 Reviews

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Yaros
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for outstanding service and it is really great to have a quiet and beautiful spot for drinks and food . Thank you once again . Will book it maybe another day soon.
El Lugar CantinaResponded on 5 November 2024
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit.
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TommyC
New York City
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Well designed space. Food was excellent and service was friendly. Will come again.
El Lugar CantinaResponded on 6 September 2024
Thank you for the great rating! We're glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Stephen
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TK719
New York City
770 reviews
5.0
770 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was looking forward to trying El Lugar, and am so glad that I did. The space is beautiful but still casual. The Mexican Caesar salad with crushed tortilla chips was fresh and delicious. The seafood tostadas were all just amazing. And the churros were just divine. My server Gerardo was an absolute star, and made certain that my experience was perfect. A terrific and affordable addition to the area dining scene. I will definitely be going back soon!
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FAQs

El Lugar Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 349-1550.

El Lugar Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

28 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

30 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

Area
NoMad
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.ellugarcantina.com/
Phone number
(646) 349-1550

El Lugar Cantina

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