El Parador

4.4

1064 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

El Parador cafe was founded in 1959 and it's the oldest Mexican restaurant in NYC. White Stucco walls, intimate lighting, and a repertoire of authentic delicacies make us a destination for those who seek the flavors of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Tex-Mex
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 679-6812
Website
http://www.elparadorcafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Alejandro
Private party facilities
We also have one of the best party spaces in NY, La Cueva (The Cave). Complete with a separate bar and independent sound system, this private space will meet all of your requirements for a great time. La Cueva can comfortably accommodate up to 40 people.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (212) 679-6812

Location
325 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
Area
Kips Bay
Cross Street
Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Parking details
There are public lots located on 34th Street and street parking available on 33rd, 34th, and 35th Streets and 2nd Avenue.
Public transit
6 train to Park Avenue/33rd Street, the M34 & M16 1st Avenue buses, and the 3rd Avenue bus.
Additional
Bar Dining

GuacamoleUS$10.00
Fresh Pico De GalloUS$4.00
Soup of the DayUS$8.00
House SaladUS$4.00
Romaine, cabbage, carrot and beet.
Lobster "Salpicon" SaladUS$18.00
Scallions, tomato, serrano and mixed greens. Lemon and olive oil.
Roasted Corn Esquite SaladUS$10.00
Cotija cheese, red onion, mayo and chile pequin. Watercress.
Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa SaladUS$13.00
Spinach, tomato, cilantro and mango. Roasted Jalapeno dressing.
Grilled Chicken Tostada SaladUS$14.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber and avocado. Blue corn tortilla and refried beans.
Huevos RancherosUS$12.00
Sunny side up eggs over corn tortillas. Avocado, queso fresco and black beans roasted tomato salsa.
Huevos DivorciadosUS$12.00
Sunny side up eggs over fried corn tortillas tostones, queso cotija and refried beans. One with jitomate salsa the other with tomatillo.
Huevos Revueltos Con Papa Y ChorizoUS$12.00
Scrambled eggs with mexican longaniza sausage and potatoes. Hot tortillas on the side. Maduro plantains. Serrano salsa verde.
Huevos a CaballoUS$22.00
Thin sirloin steak with two fried eggs a top. Avocado salsa. Tostones.
Chilaquiles Con HuevoUS$14.00
Verdes o rojos. Chicken, corn chips, crema and queso. Fried egg.
Nachos
- NormalesUS$6.00
- Royal(with Spanish Sausage and Sofrito)US$10.00
Quesadilla De CamaronesUS$12.00
White shrimp sauté with roasted tomato salsa.
QuesadillasofiaUS$11.00
Grilled breast of chicken tossed with charred jalapeno.
Quesadilla De HongosUS$10.00
Three mushrooms, garlic, onion and oregano.
Enchilada Suiza and a Chile RellenoUS$14.00
Enchilada with chicken, tomatillo salsa and queso cotija. Chile stuffed with cheese. Jitomate salsa.
Burritos or ChimichangasUS$12.00
Large flour tortilla baked or fried. Stuffed with stewed chicken or beef picadillo. Guacamole, rice and beans.
Baja California Fish TacosUS$16.00
Chunky avocado and cilantro salsa. Black beans and rice.
Fajitas
Saffron rice, refried beans, roasted peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas.
- PolloUS$16.00
- SirloinUS$18.00
- ShrimpUS$22.00
Grilled Catch of the Day
Roasted seasonal vegetables. Parsley and radish picadillo. Chile pequin oil.
- Market Price

Tortas

The traditional mexican sandwich served in a roll.

Milanesastyle Breaded Cutlet
Avocado, tomato, chayote, refried beans and jalapeno slaw.
- DepolloUS$13.00
- DecarneUS$15.00
Torta De ChorizoUS$13.00
Potatoes, cilantro, red onion, avocado, refried beans, oaxacan cheese, and watercress.
Ahogada De CochinitoUS$14.00
Pulled roast pork, oaxacan cheese, avocado, cilantro, pickled red onion and salsa de chile guajillo.

What 1,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,064 Reviews

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JohnO
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As good as always! Haven’t been for long time.
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UrjaUpadhyaya
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was not up to the mark but prices are. The food quality is lowered. Too much noise and the server was asked to bring one warm water and one regular but didn’t bother to listen and brought two hot water. Extremely slow and noisy at its peak
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bernardf
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Because El Parador has been a "tried and true" for so many years, it does not get the attention that its carefully prepared food and excellent service deserve. They were all evident when we returned to this "old haunt" of ours . . . El Parador moves back to the top of the list. It's not only a great neighborhood place -- it's worth leaving your neighborhood for.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere!
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EddyC
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 6 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always fun and the food is always excellent and great value. The staff are great!
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Takethecake2
VIP
New York City
76 reviews
4.0
76 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu, great food and outstanding service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Lively vibes and kind staff.
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ReganA
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal. Highly recommend the chicken parador and the peanut butter jalapenos. Great service as well.
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MMCQ
VIP
Atlanta Metro
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on 31 May 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to dine. Consistently good.
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Visiting
New York City
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Going there for 30 years. Maybe hundreds of times. So we love it. Howeve, it needs to pay attention to food and service. It's uneven.
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El Parador offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 679-6812.

El Parador is rated 4.4 stars by 1064 OpenTable diners.

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325 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 1st and 2nd Avenues
Area
Kips Bay
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are public lots located on 34th Street and street parking available on 33rd, 34th, and 35th Streets and 2nd Avenue.
Public transit
6 train to Park Avenue/33rd Street, the M34 & M16 1st Avenue buses, and the 3rd Avenue bus.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Alejandro
Additional
Bar Dining

Website
http://www.elparadorcafe.com/
Phone number
(212) 679-6812
Private party facilities
We also have one of the best party spaces in NY, La Cueva (The Cave). Complete with a separate bar and independent sound system, this private space will meet all of your requirements for a great time. La Cueva can comfortably accommodate up to 40 people.
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (212) 679-6812

El Parador

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Main

GuacamoleUS$10.00

Fresh Pico De GalloUS$4.00

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

House SaladUS$4.00

Lobster "Salpicon" SaladUS$18.00

Roasted Corn Esquite SaladUS$10.00

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa SaladUS$13.00

Grilled Chicken Tostada SaladUS$14.00

Huevos RancherosUS$12.00

Huevos DivorciadosUS$12.00

Huevos Revueltos Con Papa Y ChorizoUS$12.00

Huevos a CaballoUS$22.00

Chilaquiles Con HuevoUS$14.00

Nachos

Quesadilla De CamaronesUS$12.00

QuesadillasofiaUS$11.00

Quesadilla De HongosUS$10.00

Enchilada Suiza and a Chile RellenoUS$14.00

Burritos or ChimichangasUS$12.00

Baja California Fish TacosUS$16.00

Fajitas

Grilled Catch of the Day

Tortas

Milanesastyle Breaded Cutlet

Torta De ChorizoUS$13.00

Ahogada De CochinitoUS$14.00

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