Getting seated here was disorganized and unpleasant. I had a reservation and was initially led to one table but then had to stand around while the waitstaff figured out the right table to seat us at. The space is also so cramped that getting into the inside seat is difficult and awkward. If you're in the outside seat, you may occasionally feel the waitstaff and fellow customers brush by your back. And when the food came, the staff seemed confused: 1) We almost got another table's order, 2) The server placed our orders in front of the wrong person. The fish tacos were probably the most flavorful that I've had. On the smaller end though. My partner said that there was too much green sauce on the steak tacos, which made them tangy. Overall, I probably won't come back for the dining in experience. May still give take out a chance though.
Brittany S.
Amazing spot one of the best Mexican food in LES matter fact in NYC. Great cocktails and excellent margaritas
Jasper Dutz
Delicious meal! Super innovative but with homage to authentic traditional mexican cuisine. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ervin Strnisnik
Nice little cozy Mexican in LES. Expect authenticity and kind attitude from the stuff. Reasonable priced too.
Just Another Rich Kid
This place is amazing. The drinks, the food, the staff, and the vibe are all awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo En Mole Poblano
Kristy V.
Excellent bartender, watermelon jalapeno margarita was delicious! Happy hour nachos are a must. Small spot, worth the wait.
Dinorah Jimenez
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Michelada Al Pastor, Branzino Veracruz
Imri Zalman
Had a great dinner here. Cocktails are great and so the starters. The service was good and all dishes served quickly. Highly recommended if you are seeking a low key Mexican eatery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda “Amanda LaSa” LaSalle
Had a birthday celebration here and the food was so delicious. Staff super friendly. The place itself was LES style, seemingly cramped but as a native I know that’s just how things were built back then. Glad my sister made the reservation to eat here ✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak a La Parrilla, Guac and Chips
Justin S
What an amazing experience start to finish, so glad we stumbled onto
Service is friendly, with outdoor dining, perfect for sunny weekend afternoons. There's a bar inside. The restaurant is small in size, about seatings for 14 people, not including the bar seats.
Jake B.
Space has a nice vibe and the drinks are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha S.
Food was super yummy. Enchiladas De Mole (chicken) And the drinks were delicious as well ! I enjoy coming here. Service was good and ambiance is good too. Love the cumbia music playing in the background !!
Keeley G.
I really enjoyed my dinner at La contenta! Not to be confused with Contenta next door... a ton of people walked in looking for the space next door and vice versa so check the sign upon arrival. La Contenta is teeny. I mean teeny weeny on the inside. With a bar to the left, tables to the right and the kitchen in the back. Makes for a very cozy authentic feel. I would suggest a party no larger than 4. My drink, the Oaxaca, was really good but I'm a huge fan of spicy tequila drinks. 2 of us shared the pescado tacos and carve asada tacos. They were the perfect size, not too filling but enough so that you weren't totally left hungry. Each taco order comes with 2, so we shared 1 each. I preferred the pescado tacos, the fish was so nicely breaded and the aoli was fire (but not spicy). The waitress was so kind and everyone at the bar looked to be chatting and having a great time. A group of 8 came in towards the end of our dinner and we were asked to move over so they could push tables together. I have no problem with this, makes sense! Just sharing to truly capture how small the space is. It's definitely worth a visit for good drinks and tacos in a cozy environment in LeS.
Getting seated here was disorganized and unpleasant. I had a reservation and was initially led to one table but then had to stand around while the waitstaff figured out the right table to seat us at. The space is also so cramped that getting into the inside seat is difficult and awkward. If you're in the outside seat, you may occasionally feel the waitstaff and fellow customers brush by your back. And when the food came, the staff seemed confused: 1) We almost got another table's order, 2) The server placed our orders in front of the wrong person. The fish tacos were probably the most flavorful that I've had. On the smaller end though. My partner said that there was too much green sauce on the steak tacos, which made them tangy. Overall, I probably won't come back for the dining in experience. May still give take out a chance though.
Amazing spot one of the best Mexican food in LES matter fact in NYC. Great cocktails and excellent margaritas
Delicious meal! Super innovative but with homage to authentic traditional mexican cuisine. Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little cozy Mexican in LES. Expect authenticity and kind attitude from the stuff. Reasonable priced too.
This place is amazing. The drinks, the food, the staff, and the vibe are all awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pollo En Mole Poblano
Excellent bartender, watermelon jalapeno margarita was delicious! Happy hour nachos are a must. Small spot, worth the wait.
Excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Michelada Al Pastor, Branzino Veracruz
Had a great dinner here. Cocktails are great and so the starters. The service was good and all dishes served quickly. Highly recommended if you are seeking a low key Mexican eatery!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a birthday celebration here and the food was so delicious. Staff super friendly. The place itself was LES style, seemingly cramped but as a native I know that’s just how things were built back then. Glad my sister made the reservation to eat here ✨
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hanger Steak a La Parrilla, Guac and Chips
What an amazing experience start to finish, so glad we stumbled onto
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Service are always helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service is friendly, with outdoor dining, perfect for sunny weekend afternoons. There's a bar inside. The restaurant is small in size, about seatings for 14 people, not including the bar seats.
Space has a nice vibe and the drinks are great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was super yummy. Enchiladas De Mole (chicken) And the drinks were delicious as well ! I enjoy coming here. Service was good and ambiance is good too. Love the cumbia music playing in the background !!
I really enjoyed my dinner at La contenta! Not to be confused with Contenta next door... a ton of people walked in looking for the space next door and vice versa so check the sign upon arrival. La Contenta is teeny. I mean teeny weeny on the inside. With a bar to the left, tables to the right and the kitchen in the back. Makes for a very cozy authentic feel. I would suggest a party no larger than 4. My drink, the Oaxaca, was really good but I'm a huge fan of spicy tequila drinks. 2 of us shared the pescado tacos and carve asada tacos. They were the perfect size, not too filling but enough so that you weren't totally left hungry. Each taco order comes with 2, so we shared 1 each. I preferred the pescado tacos, the fish was so nicely breaded and the aoli was fire (but not spicy). The waitress was so kind and everyone at the bar looked to be chatting and having a great time. A group of 8 came in towards the end of our dinner and we were asked to move over so they could push tables together. I have no problem with this, makes sense! Just sharing to truly capture how small the space is. It's definitely worth a visit for good drinks and tacos in a cozy environment in LeS.