La Contenta

"Omg so good. The bartender and chef are so skilled. The Mayan and Oaxaca Express cocktails were out of this world, just like the fish tacos appetizer, the Chile rellenos & chicken mole mains. Tequila shots were delicious too. Basically what you’d expect in a very fine restaurant in Mexico. Oh, and super friendly & personable servers & great ambience. Beautiful bar with maybe every tequila & mezcal that exists ? I’m a bit obsessed and will bring out of town guests here. Oh… dinner for 2 with shared appetizer, cocktail & 2 shots came to 115 usd before tax & tip. Steps from m train !!!"

"First the cons- the place is small. Maybe 5 tables, a few bar seats, it feels cozy but you may have to wait for a seat if it's a busy hour. Pros- Everything. Went for brunch with a friend after watching a movie across the street at Essex Cinemas. I'm so glad I found this place online! I got the chilaquiles with added chicken, my companion got the tres leches french toast with an absolutely delicious berry compote. Bloody Marias were tasty, if on the smaller side, but were very reasonably priced so I didn't mind. Very nice server. Looking forward to going again and trying more of their food."

"Went for lunch today the restaurant was empty as they had just opened but it still had a great vibe. The servers were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable when answering my questions. The food was excellent! As good if not better than a lot of stuff we have eaten in Mexico City. We will be returning."

"Very good Mexican food. Wanted to give it 5 stars but it fell short. Great guacamole, nachos, tacos (chuck full of delicious beef) and margaritas (watermelon with jalapeño). The shrimp ceviche tasted weird and we sent it back. Great arugula salad, decent salmon entree as well as shrimp entree but I didn’t care for the thick dough it was served on topped with puréed black beans. I asked for a side of rice and beans, but it wasn’t Mexican rice, just long grain white rice with corn kernels and it was cold and had no flavor. And again the black beans were puréed. Not great dessert choices but glad we arrived half an hour before happy hour ended. Loved the authentic Mexican vibe and music and it was nice to dine outdoors surrounded by greenery. Great staff. I would actually go back when I’m in the city."

"I had an awesome experience at this hidden gem Mexican restaurant in the Lower East Side. It was a pleasant surprise! The nachos were fantastic, and my fish tacos were absolutely delicious. My friends enjoyed their chicken tacos and quesadilla as well. The only downside was that the music inside was a bit loud, making it hard to hear each other. Despite that, I would definitely go again for the amazing food and overall great atmosphere. Can’t wait for my next visit!"