La Caverna

4.5

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Good for groups
Charming
Hot spot

Nothing else in New York quite matches the atmosphere of La Caverna. Cavern isn’t just part of the name – it is the décor as well! You’ll get the instant impression that you are deep in a cave far below the earth’s crust, but with none of the dankness you might find in a real cave. The menu is relatively short but sufficient for a bar atmosphere. If you’re putting together a party and looking for somewhere unique, La Caverna should be at the top of your list. With wings, croquettes, salads, lamb sliders, calamari, mac n’ cheese, grilled chicken, grilled cheese and a burger, there are plenty of munchie items to keep the party going. The cocktail list has something for everyone to make the night fun at La Caverna.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 475-2126
Website
http://www.lacavernanyc.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
La Caverna has one of the most innovative designs of the lower east side bars. We do corporate parties, private parties, bachelorette parties, open bar & buffet , happy hour specials and we provide dj music for larger parties. Please email us with detailed information at: lacaverna122@gmail.com or call us at 212 475 2126 (after 4pm). Thank you and we are looking forward to speaking with you.

Location
122 Rivington St, # 124, New York, NY 10002-2302
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
Essex st.
Parking details
public parking garage located nearby
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Caverna offers a vibrant atmosphere, "amazing ambiance" and "great service" with delicious food at fantastic value. The staff is "super friendly" and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. While some drinks receive mixed reviews, the standout quality and value of the food make it a must-visit spot.

101 Reviews

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Anthony
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
the quality of the drinks were subpar. everything else is ok. the place it self is very nice.
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Chelsea
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very disappointing. Great drinks really good margaritas. And the service was nice but the food was really really bad
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Susan
Kansas City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great, and it’s a unique restaurant so the ambience is fun. However, the food was nothing. The shrimp tacos were frozen shrimp that had just been barely reheated and thrown in corn shells. Then added a little sauce and pickled onions. The highlight of the meal was the chips and pico.
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Matt
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there on Taco Tuesday and the place was absolutely packed! Our server turned out to be the manager of the restaurant and she kept apologizing for the time it took for our food. It was totally fine and we were not in a rush. She gave us a round of drinks on the house for it as well. The food was great, service was great, and the cave atmosphere was great. Plus, Taco Tuesday happy hour prices were unbelievably low for NYC. I will 100% be going back next time I’m in the city.
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Andrew
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome service! Delicious food 😋 will definitely come back!
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Christian
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This had a great atmosphere and the food was delicious. Amazing quality for the price and all the food came out very quickly! Would definitely go there again. If there's a reservation spot available, TAKE IT!
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Annette G
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the first time for us and it was great. I made a reservation, we were seated and we ordered the Staff was great and could tell we were catching up so they didn't bother us and checked inas needed but didn't hover which was great. We had some diatery restrictions and they managed to make that work as well which was amazing. We also went on a week day which was not as busy but was still full. Noise level was not bad at all and the ambiance was nice. We will go back I'm sure.
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Sheila
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Spot was decent. Food was ok. This is a place I would go to if I’m in the area or I stumble upon though. Service was excellent the waitresses were really nice.
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Kathy
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Caverna was amazing!!! My girlfriend and I went on a Tuesday for Taco Tuesday and the tacos did not disappoint! We had the chicken, beef and veggie tacos from the taco Tuesday menu and then we had an order of shrimp tacos (not part of taco Tuesday deal). We also had mango and passion fruit margaritas and they were soo good!!! 10/10 experience. Totally recommend!!!
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stephanie
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was beautiful! Food and drinks were really good. The service was not so great. The waitresses were rude , my friend didn’t like her drink , so she asked to switch her drink for something else and the waitress seemed upset about it. When she returned with her new drink she slammed it on the table and walked away. Extremely rude and unprofessional.
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La Caverna is rated 4.5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

122 Rivington St, # 124, New York, NY 10002-2302

Additional information

Cross street
Essex st.
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
public parking garage located nearby
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacavernanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 475-2126
Private party facilities
La Caverna has one of the most innovative designs of the lower east side bars. We do corporate parties, private parties, bachelorette parties, open bar & buffet , happy hour specials and we provide dj music for larger parties. Please email us with detailed information at: lacaverna122@gmail.com or call us at 212 475 2126 (after 4pm). Thank you and we are looking forward to speaking with you.

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