Avenida

***3 1/2 stars*** Without even going inside this place, I could tell that an ideal experience probably centers around a few margaritas after work. I came DURING work at lunchtime this past Thursday and had a water, so keep in mind I didn't have some of their biggest selling points. That said, this was still perfectly fine as far as it goes. I work next door at Penn 1, so this is literally a 30 second walk for me. In warmer weather, the clientele seems to be a healthy mix of both tourists (which makes sense given its proximity to MSG/Penn Station) and office workers. There's a pleasant outdoor area that butts up against the plaza we use when it's not wall-to-wall brown piles of snow, but in late February it wasn't possible to take advantage of that. When I walked in, I made myself comfortable at the bar, which had a great lighting/window situation going on - felt like an atrium or greenhouse almost, though I imagine that's often contingent on the sun situation outside. This was a pretty no-frills situation. I ordered chicken quesadillas and requested they hold the sour cream. The food showed up in about 10 minutes or so, which I think is very reasonable - the restaurant overall seemed quiet and the bar was otherwise empty, so there wasn't an obvious reason for a wait time, but thankfully that was moot. As you can see from the attached, it was a large portion and had solid presentation value. I ate two of the quesadillas while I was there, took the last two to go, and may have accidentally consumed a third as a late afternoon snack. Not bad; the cheese was a little rubbery and the chicken a bit dry; nothing egregious, but the accompanying chipotle sauce was definitely needed. The tortilla itself was arguably the high point here - nice and crisp, and had a little seasoning to it. The service was decent. Again, turnaround time was very good, and the bartender/waitress (Diana, I believe) was hospitable and pleasant. When the bill came, it included an edgy postcard that I'm 100% utilizing in the future, my concerns about the USPS notwithstanding. She also handed me a card with a QR code to write a review, not knowing she was in the presence of someone who literally does that at every opportunity. This type of overture can kind of play both ways - I don't like situations where someone is not-so-subtly urging me to shoot them a positive review - but I thought this struck the right balance where she was just giving me the forum to send some feedback. Noted and done. I'd come back, especially given how conveniently located it is for me on the weekdays. But it's probably an overall better experience if I wait for the end of the workday.

Located on top of Penn Station. Place was beautiful and the service was great. The manager was a great guy and very helpful. Huge bar inside. Brunch was great. Massive outdoor seating area for Manhattan.

I had to change my review after I did it because the next day we went there both of us suffered from food poisoning. I'm really upset about this because the place is great, the service is amazing and the food was super tasty but I don't feel comfortable recommending it after what happened. Maybe it was a coincidence but both of us were feeling sick from the stomach the next day, so is at least suspicious. Such a pity 😕

RUN to this place don’t walk !! This is my second time coming here in the fall and I just love the atmosphere. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the customer service is great and babyyyy .. the carne asada tacos !!! Phenomenal ! The drinks are what drinks are suppose to be ! They are not cheap with the serving of food even for small tacos and the drinks are made to perfection. I am literally in love with this little gem. I came here in 2024 for my birthday and I did a solo date today and trust me nothing has been downgraded .. the food is even better than i remembered . I hope the owner knows he or she has a great team! Love it

Let me start off by saying: take all reviews with your own discernment, as everyone’s experience can be different. I was excited to try this place after a recommendation from my sister. We went on a Sunday, and although I had requested rooftop seating through Resy, our reservation was switched to the main floor. Just so you know, the rooftop is where most of the action takes place, so if you’re looking for more of a lively vibe, that’s definitely the spot to be. For food, I ordered the steak and eggs with home fries. The steak, cooked medium, was the highlight of the entire meal—flavorful and cooked perfectly. As for the bottomless brunch, I’m still new to the brunch scene and expected pitchers of drinks to be placed at the table, but here it’s served in individual glasses. This makes it a little harder to really take advantage of the 90-minute window. That said, I appreciated that the servers let you know when you’re down to your last few minutes (about 3–5 minutes left). Service overall was attentive—three different staff members checked in on my table throughout the meal. Though, we were originally served by one guy whose name I didn’t get a chance to catch. I don’t know if this restaurant‘s standard practice is to have multiple people serving one table on main floor. I guess we could have asked for a clarity on that. Additionally, the water glasses were not washed properly. There was lipstick stains from a previous patron on both glasses. It was replaced quickly but I didn’t hear what the server said once he was made aware of it.

This is one of those “ohh look lets give this place a try” and that’s what we did today (8.1.25) Walking towards the restaurant it was so nice from the outside patio, the inside dining area and the rooftop. To be honest, sometimes it can start from the host/hostess. What do I mean? I mean is that sometimes they give attitude or you can tell that they do not like their jobs. (which can change the customer’s mood) But the two hostess in the restaurant greeted us and directed us where we needed to go because we wanted to eat on the rooftop. The hostess service was outstanding! Thank you girls! When we got to the rooftop, the ambiance , the music everything was just great! We put in our order with our server for our happy hour cocktails, appetizer, and a meal. Throughtout our meal our waiter not once came to check on us to see how we are doing if we needed anything else but noticed that other tables were being checked on. Very disappointed! I just wanted to leave because I was very upset! This was our first time here and this is how a customer gets treated, not good. I do want to say the margarita was so good and the fully loaded nachos too! The baja fish tacos was lacking the crispiness and needed a little bit more sauce.

We had a semi private birthday yesterday there and I just want to say that everything came out exactly as I hoped for. Conor was so helpful and checking in on us the whole time. Our Host Kebenae was such a sweetheart. Helping with everything I needed to make the birthday go well ! Everyone loved the food and the drinks. We had such a great time. Emma is the go to girl when wanting to reserve a party for more than 10 people. She was there to answer every question and just make the reservation such a smooth process. We will definitely be coming back for more get togethers. Thank you team we had an amazing time!!!!

Found this spot online with a brunch special of 90 minute bottomless for $24.95 with options that you could switch throughout and pay whatever for your entree. My friends and I were on the rooftop with a DJ playing good music. I’d admit it could get really hot up there but we had a good day of shade from the clouds and wind. Definitely need to make a reservation in advance. I had scheduled a resy for 2 but added a 3rd person, which I called a couple hours prior and requested which they had no problem adding. They have several servers consistently checking if we needed refills and then ended our tab with these cute mixed shots. Definitely would recommend.

My friends and I came here for happy hour. My friends got the drinks after about the first two drinks for them, it got them on the level they wanted to be on. We all ended up getting the Chipotle-Mango Wings, these were the best wings I've ever had. The sauce was on point, I'm a buffalo type of girl so this was a bit out of my comfort zone at first. They were nice and fresh! The service was amazing, they were all very attentive. The ambiance was also beautiful.

Came in on a Saturday and got a $12 "spicy" margarita. The only thing spicy was a Tajin rim. And it came out of a tap. Not fresh at all. No jalapeños. On top of that the bartender was rude (as in took forever to come over to me even though the place was half empty and pretty quiet, and then overcharged me and I had to point it out to them. Gave him a $20, got back $4 in change. Nah. Walked down the street and got a hand mixed margarita at another place for the same price.

My colleague and I stopped by for lunch and overall, it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the energy was lively--the colorful decor, and friendly staff made us feel right at home. We both ordered the quesadillas, one chicken one short rib which I'd have to say I preferred the chicken over the short rib --however, they were both tender, flavorful, but chicken packed more flavor. Now, let's talk drinks. Their spicy margarita was a standout--refreshing, not too sweet, and strong enough to get the party started. They definitely know how to mix a good margarita. All in all, Avenida is a great spot for delicious Mexican food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date night. I'll definitely be coming back for those margaritas!

I love coming here when I get off work, Sean is truly my favorite and the best bartender in midtown! Very attentive and nice I normally get a couple of shots of don Julio to decompress from work when I go here but tonight I decided to try the espresso martini and yes it's made with tequila I love the music here definitely keeps me coming back, I haven't tried the food here because of how late I get here but it always smells amazing in here so I can only imagine how the food taste

The food came out crazy fast, the service ok, the atmosphere was awesome. What a way to see the city and have a quick bite to eat. Definitely try the roof top bar. Love the sights and sounds and smells of the city. Just a stones throw away from Macy's. If you are heading to MSG this is a perfect pit stop before the show.

Went for a team lunch during an all day meeting across the street, and was very accommodating to our group of 8. They pushed several small tables together for us and the staff was on point! The waitress was also cool about taking several group shots for us. Food was good, and has a Mexican style. I got the fried chicken sandwich with sauce on the side, which I was glad about. I'm not big on saucy crispy chicken. Fries had a good tasting seasoning on them which kinda tasted like chili powder and/or cumin mix. This is also a great spot to go before or after an event at the Garden, directly next door. Gets crowded though! For lunch, the place was pretty empty, which was good for us considering we had a large party.

Michelle and Patrick made this such a fun experience for me and my friends, definitely coming back just for them! Food was incredibly tasty with impeccable service! This place plays some bangers! I wanted to get up on the table and dance - really fun ambiance if you're getting a meal before going to bars

It was nice very chill spot for drinks!! The outside looks so nice but it was at too cold for us. Reasonable prices for drinks

We've had work happy hours here before but tonight I came with one of my other teacher pals. So glad they do happy hours from 11-7! Most places nearby start @4 which isn't as helpful for the teachers. The margs were flavorful and strong! Will be back again!

Good service and nice lively atmosphere. Food portions were on the small side. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Irish Hannah is the best bartender ever great drinks and friendly service! You will not regret coming here. She is very personable and the ambiance is amazing especially at the rooftop! Came from Kentucky and can't wait to come back on my next trip to New York

Very disappointing experience, the food was horrible, service was the worst that I've experienced. We tipped in cash but they still charged my card. They are thieves taking advantage of black tourists. stay away from that place

The food, service, and views were amazing! The chicken quesadilla had so much flavor and the sangria was perfectly sweet. So glad we took a chance on this spot!

Food was delicious! I did think that the chicken was a bit chewy but it was shredded chicken they used so that is to be expected. I bought my Doberman here outdoor as well! Ambiance was beautiful outdoors, they have fairy lights and umbrellas for shade so it's not too hot. The service was good as well, waiter kept coming up every so often to ensure we were okay and had everything we needed. Great place overall, took a star off due to it being pricy but then again it is the city so it's to be expected!

Solid happy hour spot. The drinks were good overall. The bartender was kind and notified us that happy hour was almost over. Good not great drinks and decent prices and the roof deck was solid. They charge a built in service fee if you eat or drink on the roof deck.

Everything about this place was amazing, the food was 10 out of 10 drinks were delicious the staff was very pleasant and attentive. The ambiance was very inviting, I am definitely coming back here my friend and I were very happy. Can't wait to come back.

Food was great, service was fantastic, very attentive. We were a big group on the rooftop and Patrick took care of us. We had tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and more. Everyone loved what they ate.

Awesome experience in Avenida tonight! Amazing drinks and service. Our server Emma was so helpful. We had so much fun, and we will definitely be back again. Overall, it was a great experience. Go Emma!

Had a wonderful experience in Avenida tonight. Our server Emma was super helpful and fun. Drinks and atmosphere 10/10. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

Nice outside location but unfortunately that is about it. Skip the food and the drinks are sub par. Hopefully time will help.

If I could leave a zero star review for this place I would. Service was the worst I have ever received, waiter did not even say hello he simply walked up and asked what we wanted. Our entree arrived at the exact same time as our appetizer and the chips were stale. Our waiter then disappeared and another waiter brought us the check when asked which we then had to wait over 20 minutes for someone to come take the card so we could pay and leave. We then got stuck in a torrential downpour running home because we waited so long to pay .Will never return to such an awful place.

Went here yesterday with coworkers and we had so much fun! The roof is incredible with awesome views of the Empire State Building. The tacos and quesadillas were delicious, and my margarita was tasty and strong. Aysha our server was so lovely, attentive, and personable, could've chatted with her for hours! Definitely stop by Avenida!

The Service was not good at all ! Came out of work and needed a drink so bad. We ordered 2 Margaritas and nachos. Shortly after a coke with ice. We got the coke first No ice and it was extremely flat. It tasted like the left over liquid from the soda machine. Then We got our nachos no drinks yet and no plates. 8 Mins later we got plates and when we asked for the drinks, they after and they were very watered down. One waiter took our order and then another person took over the table that was only serving us. Not sure if we said something or if it was race thing ... Will not be coming back.