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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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Sandra Perez 
8 years ago
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Jose Baez Perez 
8 years ago
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Lotty Baird 
8 years ago

Exelente atención y las margaritas increíble me facina el ambiente y su comida súper rica. 

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Alexandra Rosario 
8 years ago

Great ambience and friendly staff. Jorge is the best business owner. 

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Shami Nadir 
8 years ago

It's ok. Decor is great. Food has no taste; nothing out of the ordinary. People are nice. If you're a foodie, looking for that "wow, this is amazing" you will be disappointed. 

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Angela Beras 
8 years ago
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Veronica Cure 
8 years ago

I love this place. Been coming here for years. Not as good as it used to be 3 years ago. Very expensive for what it is. Service is terrible, some waiters don't even speak English. They make tons of mistakes but the food is always phenomenal so that makes up for the negatives. I started coming here when I was in college and now I'm an industry professional. Back in my college days, this was our Friday after school joint for gossip. Now it's so overpriced, the only time we come in is on Mondays for the $12 all you can eat. Sta... read more

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Monica Monroe Xtrava 
8 years ago

I enjoy myself every time I go there its very friendly and cozy plus the food is delicious 

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Edward Eugene Odom 
8 years ago

La comida riquísima y las frozen margaritas, Ni hablar.. 

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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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