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Toloache

Item: Toloache
Author: Andrea Wien

Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

More upscale Mexican than taqueria, but not as uppity, Toloache deliciously functions somewhere in between the two. You'll find your fair share of staples like guacamole, ceviches and tacos on the... Read More

For example, closer inspection of the taco offerings includes a Oaxacan-style dried grasshopper topped with the requisite onion, cilantro and salsa verde. Hungrier diners can opt to dig in to the dry-aged rib-eye, sauced with a seven-chili tequila glaze and chimichurri. And let's not forget about the most important part of Mexican night: margaritas. 100 different tequilas and mezcals are stocked up behind the bar, so there's no worries here about running dry.

Address:

251 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10012
212-581-1818

Hours:

Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Brunch 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Sunday + Monday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm,
Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - Midnight. (Bar open to 12:30am)

Website:

toloachenyc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert

Upper East Side's Best Restaurants: "Gluten-free and vegetarian items are available if you ask."

Best for Upper East Side's Best Restaurants Because: Toloache's cuisine doesn't take itself too seriously, and the bar has a solid selection of choices.