Nice place with good food. Friendly and helpful personal. Fresh made guacamole and fried ice cream must have.
While my long term partner and I are not Spanish in ethnicity, we felt right at home here. The staff was welcoming and emphatic to make sure our experience was an enjoyable one.
While there were no available tables at our reserved time, we waited at the bar for a few and found pleasure in a pair of aperol spritz. For our dining experience we shared some charming chimichangas and a passable paella.
The staff was so jovial and even provided us with a complimentary shot of mezcal which we took with them on our way out.
El Parador in New York offers a dining experience that successfully combines atmosphere and culinary mastery. The establishment's lighting is particularly noteworthy, casting a soft, ambient glow that enriches the overall dining experience without overpowering it. This careful illumination complements the interior decor and enhances the visual appeal of the dishes. Among those dishes, the Chicken Mole stands out for its exceptional quality. The preparation is exquisite, balancing complex flavors and textures that pay homage to traditional Mexican cuisine. The sauce is rich and multi-layered, elevating the tender chicken to create a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. Overall, El Parador excels in delivering an atmospheric dining environment where the Chicken Mole is a must-try highlight.
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This was one of those great finds of a restaurant we didn't realise was so close to where we live. Been here several times now and the food has been consistently excellent.
My favourite dish has to be the fajitas, but the tacos are good as are the enchiladas. All of them are big portions and come with lots of rice and beans. So, go hungry if you're visiting.
The spice level of the dishes were just right for us, in that it's reasonably mild. Okay, probably not the spice level of normal Mexican food, but given the target market you don't want to blow your customers' heads off if they're not used to overly spicy foods.
One of the interesting things they provide with the tortilla chips is a warm salsa. Unusual, but very pleasant. The tortilla chip basket gets replaced even before you finish it, so you can munch to your hearts content. Though I'd recommend stopping so you can eat what you ordered!
The staff are very friendly, speedy, attentive and professional.
The decor is very homey, lots of fun lanterns which provide an inviting vibe to the place. When it gets busy it can get a little loud. It's great for weekend brunch as it doesn't get too crowded.
Apparently, it's the oldest Mexican restaurant in the city and with food as good as they produce I can see why they're still around.
The salsa is served warm and is delicious. The tortilla chips were fresh and hot. We had the shrimp quesadillas and old school tacos. Both were delicious. The bartender is such a pro. Highly recommend.
Old fashioned Mexican restaurant in midtown east. Place has been there forever and retains it's old new york charm without feeling dusty or dated. Excellent salsa that's actually served warm which is a departure from the typical tex mex places in nyc. Chile rellenos was delicious. Very good guacamole. Great margaritas. Almost feels like fine dining but still very casual and authentic. I love a restaurant that's managed to survive the nyc restaurant wars and is actually older than I am! 😁.
I make sure to stop here for dinner every time I'm in town. My grandfather has been coming since the 1960's and we love keeping the tradition alive. The menu is always fresh and original, portions are great, and the drinks are delicious.
Worth the stop every single time!
Good service and quick. Did not like the fact that it was little too dark for my liking (lighting inside the place). The food was OK, but not great. It did satisfy my Mexican food craving but definitely had better before.
The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the food is really good. I like their shrimp fajitas and margaritas. Also they serve complimentary chips and salsa - the salsa is warm and very good. The menu is definitely on the pricier side, especially if comparing to other Mexican restaurants. Despite that I definitely recommend this place!
This is a Great restaurant, we were very happy to go. They accommodated us even though we called for a reservation only 2 hours prior. The menu clearly had marked vegetarian options which is key for my family as we are vegetarian. The waiter was very much in his game, the only slip up was that he brought a FREE pizza style quesadilla for my 2 year old but the beans in it had beef stock so we decided to not eat it. He wrapped it up for my sister in law who does eat meat so the food wouldn't go to waste. The mushroom quesadilla was delicious, and I really enjoyed the spinach enchilada. The bartender was fast and good. I hope the next time we go we are just as pleased.
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