Avenida

This place was amazing. We were surprised by the fact that it had a rooftop portion, so that already set it in a positive direction. The service was quick, plenty, and amazing. The drinks were on point. I had the short rib burrito, and I have to say that was some of the juiciest and delicious short rib I have ever had, and the red sauce it came with was incredible! Will definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu!

Ok, I will get some stick for this… The venue is lovely and NYC does lack relaxed venues with a little atmosphere or style or dare I say it, sophistication. Next to Madison Square Garden. A nice albeit low level rooftop bar it’s quite nice. The food I was hoping for more… This is the first burger I’ve had in the motherland and was expecting something ginormous that could feed a small nation, but this sorry looking burger appeared. Advertised as a double smashed patty with Advil and various trimmings, it was underwhelming. The patty’s were in fairness tasty and ok and I think they actually used real cheese! A little lettuce or green wouldn’t have killed it though. It was enough and I shouldn’t complain about the size and the fries on the side were hot and crispy. After a request, I got the thimble full of mayo. The staff were friendly, but don’t you hate it when they swipe your pint glass when there is still a final Drink left - so 4 on service. Other food I saw looked nice and overall yep, I would come back for location….

This place has multiple entries. Unfortunately we didn't have the best experience that would warrant a return. Service was slow and not very friendly. In order to go to the bathroom you had to go all the way to the basement it was a weird bathroom basement situation. The terrace was nice and so was the bartender up there. However the server spilled my martini the whole way to the table and didn't even apologize let alone offer a replacement drink for spilling it all over the place. We did Just come for drinks and a quick sit-down. Super disappointed in the Mandatory 20% especially since the service was so subpar. One of the drinks we ordered was a pacifico but what we got could've been something else similar, because it tasted off. Overall wouldn't try again at their price point and subpar service....

Since I work in the area, I used to come here for happy hour when it was Lucy's Cantina Royale. I started frequenting this new place as soon as they opened. Avenida has the same cool vibe, but unlike Lucy's, this restaurant has a limited food and drinks menu. Prices are a bit better than most places within the Penn 1 District, and everything I have tried here so far has been pretty good. I definitely recommend the nachos and wings. Service here has been pleasant as well. They offer indoor, outdoor, and rooftop dining, and they are conveniently located close to Penn Station and MSG. It's definitely a place to check out before or after a game or just hang out with coworkers after work for drinks.

I came to have a drink here and I loved it. I recommend it. The cocktails are spectacular. The bartender Sean and Uriel are the best of the night.

I had an immaculate experience. The music, environment and ambiance were excellent. The drinks had me feeling good too. The food was awesome. Sean was polite and had great energy. I would definitely come here again. Right near MSG, on a game night!

Cute place in NYC, facing Madison Square Garden. We stopped for a quick bite and wanted to sit at the terrace. The food and the drinks were good (but nothing out of this world). The staff was friendly and polite (just doing their jobs). The only downside, they include a 20% tip on the bill. Which feels obligatory instead of voluntary.

Great spot close to MSG. Upgraded to a new restaurant in an old familiar location. This food was so good I want it right now. Everything was great and seasoned well. Restaurant is clean, cozy. Can't wait until summer for the rooftop to be opened. Great happy hour specials.

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.