Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 503 reviews

What User doesn't like about El Original:
The food was extremely bland, and the shrimp skewers came with nothing but the skewers themselves for $25. The staff is friendly, but I would only recommend this place for a drink. View all feedback. What User likes about El Original:
I was disappointed to see how empty the place was on a Tuesday night. I have been there a couple of times but over the years, it seems like the attendance has been diminishing and the menu has become more limited. Totally enjoyed the enchiladas Mexican with Salsa Verde...delicious and the guacamole is great! My friend ordered a house margarita and we both commented on the child size serving, he ordered another one bu... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
3.2 ★ from 10 reviews

I was quite disappointed at my experience. I am a texan and hoped for an unforgettable experience. this place lacked an texan ambiente and the eating was modera...

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I was disappointed to see how empty the place was on a Tuesday night. I have been there a couple of times but over the years, it seems like the attendance has b...

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Decent tex mex according to this Texan. Was not expecting much from NYC tex mex but was pleasantly surprised. Had grilled chicken nachos. Not bad. Salsa actuall...

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Great food, great service. Warm atmosphere and comfortable feel.

The food was really bad...very low quality...and the management was in a shouting match with a guest when we were trying to leave. It is probably the worst Mexi...

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Opentable
3.6 ★ from 106 reviews
ManhattanTraveler
09.08.2023 - 04:58

I've been here a few times gathering with friends for dinner and, once, attended a low key baby shower here. All were great fun as the space is large and can ac...

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SusanH
09.08.2023 - 04:58

The food was not that great. The salsa was good and the rest was mediocre.

OpenTable
09.08.2023 - 04:58

I was born and raised in Texas and in my opinion, El Original, like most NYC Mexican restaurants, misses the mark. This would disappoint anyone looking for true...

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MayCorsini
09.08.2023 - 04:58

The food was beyond bland, the shrimp skewers only came With one skewer for $25. Everyone is nice but I do not recommend this place for more than a drink.

TSKnoxville
09.08.2023 - 04:58

I was delighted when I found reviews of this restaurant on Opentable. There appeared to be interesting appetizers and entrées; and I had high hopes for a meal t...

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Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 397 reviews
Carla
12.08.2023 - 17:32

I had a delicious Mexican meal on my birthday with friends. It is spacious Staff was friendly. The Danny Walsh band played. My friends joined in on a few number...

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Ashley
12.08.2023 - 17:32

Happen to run into this place but it was a really nice environment and they officially have the best salsa ever !

Renata
12.08.2023 - 17:32

The Best Tex-Mex on West side of Manhattan. You must to try it. Fantastic food, drinks, very friendly servers and super pricesSuper Atmospher ! Don't miss it !...

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Kevin
12.08.2023 - 17:32

Great drinks, food and service. Diffentely will recommend and be back soon.

Nicole
12.08.2023 - 17:32

This joint has the best salsa I've ever tasted and the service was great.

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