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El Cantinero

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This lively and friendly Tex-Mex restaurant is decorated with lots of sombreros and travel posters. Largely a neighborhood spot, it attracts people with its wickedly strong margaritas and low-cost dinners. Come with a friend and order some guacamole and chips and salsa to start, then share an order of chicken or shrimp fajitas and watch it arrive at your table sizzling hot. There is also a shabby-looking upstairs bar area where happy hour specials can be ordered. Alfresco dining is available in El Cantinero's outdoor garden ... read more

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86 University Pl, Ste 1, New York, NY, 10003, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.22,181 reviews
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Lucy Rodriguez 
8 years ago

I've never liked Mexican food and I don't consume dairy and I'm a pescatarian. I had the steamed mussels and sizzling shrimp fajitas at El Cantinero and it was delicious! I'm a customer for life! 

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Karen Valera 
8 years ago
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Bob Peterson 
8 years ago

I lived in NC where there are tons of really good Mexican restaurants. El Cantinero is as good as the best, and better than the rest! Excellent! 

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Azem Arev Annahoj 
8 years ago

A very fun colorful decorated in Mexican style restaurant. The food is very good. Frozen Margaritas are delicious. If you want to have some good time, go Thurs, Fri, Saturdays.. Dine in on first floor, and later go upstairs on second floor: live dj music, happy hour. Have a fun amigos!! �� 

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Elia Brito Hurlbert 
8 years ago
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Mari Jiminian 
8 years ago

Lots of fun . Great staff , awesome DJ on Fridays. Love this place..😍 

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Tomas Alotu Pacheco 
8 years ago
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How is El Cantinero rated?

El Cantinero has a 4.2 star rating with 2,181 reviews. 

When is El Cantinero open?

El Cantinero is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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