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El Cantinero

4.2

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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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Ina Abadjieva 
8 years ago

Great place, the foood and the Margaritas are awesome :) 

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Rosemarie Velazquez 
8 years ago

I love this place because you could go comfortable. 

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Kathy Phillips-Kelley 
8 years ago

Always a great meal for a great price in the city! 

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Sevastian Rivera 
8 years ago
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Daisy Espinoza 
9 years ago

Food was simply awesome and waiters were very attentive!!! 

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Rocio Cadena 
9 years ago
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Ralf Rojo King 
9 years ago
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Hector Castañon 
9 years ago

Always a GREAT spot for food & drinks! And at VERY reasonable prices too! Staff is super attentive! 

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Carlos Rever Aguilar 
9 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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