Welcome to Calexico - Upper East Side
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1491 2nd Ave New York, NY 10075 Hotline: (347) 967-5955
Introducing Calexico - Upper East Side, a vibrant eatery located at 1491 2nd Ave in New York. This trendy spot offers a variety of Mexican-inspired dishes ranging from tacos to salads and breakfast options.
Notable for its diverse menu, Calexico - Upper East Side provides a range of utilities including delivery, takeout, reservations, and even catering services. The restaurant caters to a wide audience with options for vegans, wheelchair accessibility, and gender-neutral restrooms.
One standout feature of Calexico - Upper East Side is its innovative dishes such as Barbacoa Fries, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and Fried Chicken Tacos. The menu is designed to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Customer reviews rave about the delicious offerings at Calexico - Upper East Side, with mentions of the flavorful tacos, refreshing margaritas, and generous portion sizes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, this restaurant has you covered.
Visit Calexico - Upper East Side for a satisfying dining experience filled with bold flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Indulge in their signature dishes and immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican-inspired culinary world they have to offer.
I love the bowls here, super filling and has a great price! The shrimp bowl and fried chicken bowl are the best.
Celebrated a friend's birthday with excellent fish tacos. She had the chicken ones both were delicious. Margaritas were fresh and not to sweet. Will definitely return soon!
The chips and guacamole was soooo good! The chips were crispy and we also ordered salsa that came both green and red. I'm new to New York so I'm not sure if it's common to have to pay for chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants but I'm used to that being free for the table. I got the cheese quesadilla and it was good, it came with a side of their sauce that was delicious. My dad got tacos and a side of rice and black beans that he enjoyed. They have a happy hour at 4pm that I believe ends at 7pm but I am not positive, and they had $10 margaritas.
The place was bustling on a week night but we were able to be seated quickly without much wait. The inside was nicely decorated. We ordered mezcal-negroni cocktails to start. I normally drink the mezcal and negroni separately so this is a first for me. The drink was strong but may diminish the smoky experience of the mezcal. The tacos are 5-6 each. Since we were hungry, my friend and I got one order of chicken enchiladas, one order of beef enchiladas. The dish comes with tortillas, rice and beans, guac in generous quantities. We ate very well and were greatly satisfied.
Ordered: Steak burrito with guacamole One of the best burritos I've had on UES. I ordered delivery which was very timely. Food was hot and burrito was extremely well portioned. All ingredients were fresh but only thing I would add is a little hot sauce which I wish it came with. Other than that it was a solid meal!
Been to Calexico multiple times and it's either really good or just decent. The tacos were amazing the first time I went with a variation of hot sauces available. Great for happy hour drinks as well. Service is great with attentive staff. Spacious as well, relatively easy to get a table any time or any day. The most recent time I visited, I ordered the chicken enchiladas. Although they looked beautiful, the ingredients didn't taste too fresh which was slight disappointing.
Calexico provided an enjoyable hangout spot with my friend. It was nice to explore more Upper Manhattan spots. The taco I chose was delicious, and the strawberry drink stood out. The service was excellent, allowing us to stay seated for as long as needed. It was very much appreciated. Overall, I would consider returning in the future.
Came for an impromptu dinner on a Monday and the vibes were great. We were seated quickly and the service was fast and very good. We started with the chips and salsa and chips and guac. Kind of annoying that chips and salsa don't just come but nevertheless both salsas were very good. The guacamole was also great and both portions were substantial. For our mains we got the chicken burrito bowl and the barbacoa quesadilla. The burrito bowl was lacking in flavor. The barbacoa quesadilla was delicious and very flavorful especially because of the carmelized onions. If I come back, I'm getting the quesadilla.
