El Lugar Cantina

4.7

4 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:30 PM

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Located in New York City, El Lugar is a cultural first for IGC Hospitality, known for its award-winning concepts in design, food, and approach. The restaurant encapsulates Mexican heritage in dishes from regions where executive chef Alex Mixcoatl and his culinary team hail from, including sweet mole from Náhuatl, Oaxaca's beloved Tlayudas, and birria variations from the state of Jalisco. El Lugar, meaning "the place" in Spanish, delivers an authentic culinary experience with a focus on approachability, community, and customer service. The food menu, broken into traditional share plates and wood-fired shareable entrees, is wisely accompanied by an extensive agave spirit program. Mixcoatl prioritizes ingredients and recipes from his and his team's lives growing up in Mexico, using traditional chamoy and grasshopper salt to add unique flavors to the menu. His homemade mole recipe, sweeter coming from his region and incorporating animal crackers, is a must-try for any diner. The venue is intimate and cozy, lined with leather booths and large black and white photos of travels in Mexico. Candlelight and industrial pendants bathe the venue in warm light, and dramatically lit shelves line the entire wall behind the distressed wooden bar with seating for 20 guests. The private dining space, El Cuarto, features a vintage wooden fireplace and beautiful chandelier style lights, with space to host up to 20 guests seated and 30 standing. The full restaurant can seat up to 60, and hold up to 125 for a cocktail event.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed 4:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(646) 349-1550
Website
https://www.ellugarcantina.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
30 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood
NoMad
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

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4 Reviews

M
Melissa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent!! Everything was! We stayed in Times Square which was crazy! It was nice being able to sit and talk.
El Lugar CantinaResponded on December 4, 2024
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the excellent service and had a chance to relax and talk away from the hustle of Times Square. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit soon! Cheers, Stephen
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Yaros
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for outstanding service and it is really great to have a quiet and beautiful spot for drinks and food . Thank you once again . Will book it maybe another day soon.
El Lugar CantinaResponded on November 5, 2024
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to your next visit.
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TommyC
VIP
New York City
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Well designed space. Food was excellent and service was friendly. Will come again.
El Lugar CantinaResponded on September 6, 2024
Thank you for the great rating! We're glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers, Stephen
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TK719
New York City
775 reviews
5.0
775 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was looking forward to trying El Lugar, and am so glad that I did. The space is beautiful but still casual. The Mexican Caesar salad with crushed tortilla chips was fresh and delicious. The seafood tostadas were all just amazing. And the churros were just divine. My server Gerardo was an absolute star, and made certain that my experience was perfect. A terrific and affordable addition to the area dining scene. I will definitely be going back soon!
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FAQs

El Lugar Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 349-1550.

El Lugar Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

30 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

Neighborhood
NoMad
Hours of operation
Wed 4:00 am–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ellugarcantina.com/
Phone number
(646) 349-1550

El Lugar Cantina

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