El Rio Grande
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Midtown East
- 160 E. 38th St.
- New York, NY 10016
- 212-867-0922
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Popular Tex-Mex eatery (and drinkery) with curiously strong margaritas. The space itself isn't large, but it's a decent hangout in the summer when the patio opens up. Expect Karaoke every Monday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and a real dead buffalo hanging from the ceiling.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between Lexington and Third Aves.
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- Open 12 p.m.- 12 a.m., seven days a week
- Cuisine:
- American Tex Mex, Bar Food, and Tacos/Burritos
- Meals Served:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- High Energy and Bar Scene
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- Karaoke
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
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"Margaritas!"
By Nits from jersey city, February 6, 2009
Margaritas are extremely strong...be careful....especially the ones on the rock..Every1 was knocked of in one and had a headache next day... but t...
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"Summer is crowded"
By Dave from UWS, December 26, 2007
In the summer this place is outrageous--lines out the door waiting for awesome, world famous margaritas! The food is just as good. Better to go in...
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