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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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Gio Santiago 
8 years ago
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Gasinto Tullido 
8 years ago

Good place to have fun . food is awesome and service I grateful 

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Nicole Anne 
8 years ago
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Jaime Anne 
8 years ago

We enjoyed it all great service great food. We were a party of 7 and it was just perfect !! The complimentary margaritas actually have ALCOHOL in them :). There is complimentary chips and amazing salsa that my 5 kids enjoyed (I did too) it's a true Mexican restaurant with average pricing and yummy food - Edgar did a wonderful job !! Go see him ;) 

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Jennifer Mimi Lugo 
8 years ago
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Esmeralda Moran 
8 years ago

Un buen lugar y el ambiente muy bueno LA comida bien las bebidas buenas 

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Brian Everett Francis 
8 years ago

Very inexpensive kinda hole in wall type restaurant food good service. 

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Shannon Cocco 
8 years ago

The best happy hour in Union Sq! This place has really strong drinks Beware!!!! ☺️ 

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Arline Allera 
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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