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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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Xavier Montes 
6 years ago

The best fajitas in New York I love this restaurant ! I have visited this restaurant for more than 17 years I recommend it! 

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Jhan Karlos 
6 years ago
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Allie Nash-Cerda 
6 years ago

Great time as always!!! Giselle and the other waitresses always on point 😘 

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Mimi Kim 
7 years ago
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Robby Benkovic 
7 years ago
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Ramiro Lopez 
7 years ago

Good place. For drink or dancing ...���..��� 

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Evie Y Frankie 
7 years ago
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Rachel Bernstein 
7 years ago

Very fun place with delicious food, nice drinks, affordable prices in a comfy atmosphere with good music and solid service!, 

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Massy Walle 
7 years ago

I've been going to this restaurant for a long time and i have taken some of my friends there and they love it as well. I recommend this restaurant for those that have a taste for tex-mex food :) 

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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 closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m. 

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