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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

Location details

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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LippMan Lopez 
8 years ago

Love it been coming here for years & I still have fun whn I do like this Friday 12/16 that pass 

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Simona Hehlogeca 
8 years ago
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Dedee Lov 
8 years ago
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Susana Perks 
8 years ago

great service food music and margaritas been going there on and offnfor 10 years 

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Melody Medford 
8 years ago
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La Traviesa 
8 years ago
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Chasy D-Sundown 
8 years ago

I've been here 4 times and its always a great time. The food is great, music is great and the staff are always on top of things. The only complaint I have is that it's always HOT, 2 dances and I look like I ran a marathon!! 

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Roxy-Foxy Valdez 
8 years ago

Great music but I didn't like that I had to pay for cover 

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Liz Valentin 
8 years ago

Great place , went their for a party and had a great time .. Good music good food and drinks on point ... 

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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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