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Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY
Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY

Toloache - Upper East Side

4.8
4.8
1653 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 861-4505
  • Website
    http://www.toloachenyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Julian Medina
  • Catering
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
  • Location
    166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Lexington and 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 1,653 people are saying

Toloache - Upper East Side reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mexican

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toloache on the Upper East Side offers "excellent food and service" with an "amazing atmosphere." Regulars praise its "authentic and delicious" dishes, attentive staff, and vibrant vibe. Known as a "neighborhood gem," it's a favorite for its "phenomenal" food and "fantastic drinks." Perfect for special occasions and everyday dining alike.
1,653 Reviews

  1. Mary VIP

    New York City100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Typical low key family dinner. Every dish was well executed and the service was excellent. Very welcoming atmosphere.

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  2. A VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced and pretty small portions. $62 for Carne Asada?  Would be better off going to Smith and Wollensky’s at that cost.

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  3. Samuel VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Very good Mexican food for the east coast.

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  4. Lauren

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 the best Mexican in the city. Love the food, the drinks and the vibe.

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  5. Steve VIP

    Tampa132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel, Rafael, and Vanessa were are outstanding and so is the food. My only item I think should be attentioned to is the relative new printed menu, the type is too small for the ambient lighting, hard to read.

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  6. Tamisha VIP

    Caribbean4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food- excellent flavor - tables way to close constantly shuffling to let waiters through

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  7. Chris

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food drinks and service were great as always!!!!!

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  8. Arpi

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Will be back the next chance I get.

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  9. Tami

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, but the portions rather small for the price. They were very accommodating in spite of the fact that the weather suddenly changed and we were thrust into a rainy late afternoon early evening, dinner rather than sunny and 74°. I will be back when I can afford it again.

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  10. Sharon VIP

    New York City473 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The door is always great and the service seamless but attentive. It’s been our go to for Mexican food for ages!

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FAQs

Toloache - Upper East Side does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Toloache - Upper East Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 861-4505.

Toloache - Upper East Side is rated 4.8 stars by 1653 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
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Toloache - Upper East Side

166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lexington and 3rd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Julian Medina
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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