Toloache
Mexican Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Theater District, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal
"Trio of guac, Black truffle quesadilla, short ribs, black cod ......"(14 Tips)
"Get the grasshopper tacos!"(11 Tips)
"Also, the lobster tacos and side of brussel sprouts were top notch!"(15 Tips)
"Guacamole trio & Yucateca drink = winning :)"(7 Tips)
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honeywhatscooking.comDecember 3, 2015The drinks here are succulent. Try the Toloache Margarita and Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita! The Chicken Enchiladas taste like beef, but they're not.. Insanely delicious. Also loved Fish Tacos!
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The Corcoran GroupAugust 30, 2013Everything here is amazing, especially the black truffle quesadilla, guacamole trio, and the carne asada tacos. Wash it all down with a delicious margarita, and you've got the perfect Mexican meal.
TingFebruary 14, 2016The taste is why this place is pricier than your usual Mexican fare. Both vegetarian paella de quinoa and Costilla de Res (braised beef short rib in molé sauce) were very good. Guacamole yums too!
Ricky HussmannJuly 24, 2011Seriously fantastic. The foursquare special is the bomb. The food may be a smidge pricey, but it's fantastic. The guacs are awesome, but chipotle is the best. Great experience.Upvoted Feb 10
Polina WeitzSeptember 11, 2022An upscale Mexican spot in the middle of the theater district. Margaritas were strong and the guac was delicious. The ceviche dishes were great as well (loved the tuna tiradito and the tuna taquitos)
Guacamole trio is essential. Toloache margarita is the way to start. Get two orders of tacos, and try the shrimp! If you're really hungry, carne asada entry is for you. Excellent service
Stanley ConradFebruary 21, 2014The tortillas are nice but FAR too thin for a single to be used on a taco, especially if yours are delivered. Get a side order of tortillas as well so you can double them up.
Sam SNovember 28, 2015You have to order all three of the guacamoles. You will eat them all and not regret it. Be sure to get the truffle quesadilla. Very, very good.
Chris EvansDecember 4, 2015Really incredible Mexican fare, make sure to try the pomegranate guacamole. The truffle and corn quesadilla is delicious, but definitely a starter size and not a main. Grab a frozen marg too!
Daniel JenkinsMay 20, 2018Tacos are amazing as well as the guacamole. Tequila shots are a bit pricy. High end Central American food. Excellent place for a small group.
eric bornemannApril 14, 2021Surprisingly good Mexican restaurant in the Theater District. Nice for snacks and a strong margarita before seeing questionable theater.
Bruce WillisOctober 13, 2017We had a reservation, waited maybe 5-6 minutes to get ready our table. Ordered Guacamole, Tacos Carne Asada and steak Carne Asada. Everything was absolutely delicious. Service was good and kind.Thanks
Lynn Bednar-RandoMay 19, 2018Short rib and marrow quesadilla, chicken Toloache, paella, skirt steak and the crepes dessert all worthy of a try...great cappuccino
Irene MNovember 28, 2014Delicious tacos, full flavored & generously portioned brunch meals, capable cocktails, good tequila selection. Spacious interior. My go-to Mexican joint above 23rd St and family-friendly.- Lobster or the Thai basil short rib tacos. Both tasty AF! Ask for the house hot sauce for extra burn.
Laura YehJuly 18, 2018Best fish tacos ever. I also loved the salsa. Probably best salsa Bar have had. The chocolate crunch cake was also delicious. Loved the chocolate pop rocks on it.
Chris PolloneMarch 21, 2015Try guac, camarones toloache, carne asada & the mescal cocktails. It's more mellow & smokier than tequila. One drawback: hostess spent 10+ minutes looking for our coats then asked for a tip! Huh?
Ebrahim BandookwalaApril 5, 2018That Grasshopper Taco at We just don't understand how this crunchy little thing drenched in savory spices is just so darn good! And, besides the immediate shock value, you cannot stop eating them.
Andrew CusterJuly 26, 2016Carnitas tacos are killer. Extensive mezcal list with accurate flavor descriptions. Solid skirt steak. This place is the real deal.
Mike FriedlichAugust 20, 2017Outstanding place. Tacos were unbelievable (lobster & brisket the best but shrimp & fish were also amazing). Spicy guac w/chips was fantastic as was margarita. Great service & atmosphere.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014Toloache is Mexican restaurant with a wood-burning oven at its heart, from which fly a very good quesadilla featuring fresh huitaloche, queso fundido (Mexican fondue), and suckling pig, Read more
JenKuduSeptember 25, 2013The tacos are tiny, but DELICIOUS!!! It doesn't matter what kind, as they are all good. We did a sampling. This holds my heart for favorite tiny tacos during all my travels.
JoelApril 6, 2013Good! The Rojo Guac might be the best I've ever had. And the fried Brussels sprouts blew my socks off. Service good but food took longer than our neighbors, wish we were offered another drink.
Monica JonesNovember 16, 2014Cucumber jalepeno margarita is spicy, refreshing and delicious all at once. A gem of a pre-theater dinner, or just a break from the craziness of Times Square
Asli SAugust 12, 2017Overpriced, but the black truffle quesadilla was delicious. Potatoes accompanying my carne asada were really good too. Interesting dessert options. They bring chips & guac to start.
Kingsley YoungerJuly 1, 2015Featured on Unique Eats. Their food seems to be mostly refined Mexican. They have an item on the menu that is the smoked toasted grasshopper tacos. The food there looks amazing.
SanjyotFebruary 3, 2014If there's a thing called Mexican food haven it's Toloache! Avocado fries, cactus fries, spicy guac and ALL the cocktails PLUS desserts!!! Crazy amazing. Best in NYC- Nicole ChecoFebruary 17, 2017Everything here was delicious. From the drinks to food. Delicious but tiny tiny portions. truffle quesadilla and lechon tacos are out of this world.
Daniel ChvatikMarch 3, 2016Amazing high-end Mexican food! This is not your average taco shop, think truffle, grasshoppers and a great assortment of Tequilas and Mescals.
Marinna DudasSeptember 23, 2012Order the guacamole trio for the table and share along with the truffle quesadillas, short rib quesadillas, chicken tacos, brisket tacos and shrimp tacos - all are absolutely delicious!
Nancy HitchcockNovember 21, 2014The guacamole, and skinny margarita were great. The lobster taco and black truffle quesadilla were fantastic! Don't miss the corn on the cob. Yum!!!
Luis ArguetaDecember 13, 2014Amazing Mexican food and great service! The place gets very busy so always reserve a table in advance
Morris TerziOctober 18, 2013Kosher Version -Quacamole rojo Spicy, Quesdilla de huttilacochy truffle,ensalata de jicama, avocado fries, paella de Quinoa, Bacalao Trufado (black cod) jalapeños margarita
Dan FleischerFebruary 1, 2020Food is solid. Comes fast, good for the theater crowd. Fish slightly overcooked and sauce similar to the salsa. premium margarita tasted like mix. for an amazing Mexican dinner I’m not coming here.
Noaf HamlySeptember 17, 2013Your life too boring? nothing exciting happening in ur life lately? no worries! Just ask Miguel for the habanero sauce and add some spice to ur life! U can thank me later! ;)
Tanusha🐈 RenevaAugust 22, 2013Tacos is perfect!!! Service is very good! We were presented two shots of tequila for foursquare check in ;) try cocktail with Herradura named Toloache - very nice! ;)
Halstead PropertyJuly 10, 2013The blending of divine buttered lobster, thickly cut avocado, and a spice from morita salsa gives the Langosta Tacos a unique pungency that leaves us ordering seconds.
ChrisAugust 4, 2013Make a reservation to make sure you get a spot because you don't wanna miss out on this food - amazing
Stacy AguilarMarch 9, 2014Last night's dinner. The beef and bone marrow tacos are fantastic. Pescado tacos too! Get the drink w/ rum, basil, lime and blackberries!
Time Out New YorkJuly 27, 2011Try the Langosta Taco, made with buttery hunks of poached lobster sautéed in a chile de arbol–based morita salsa. This decadent taco was named one of the best in New York.- Brittany FoldsNovember 3, 2015The Del Maestro margarita is amazing. I had the Langosta tacos and they some of the best tacos I've ever had, sweet and rich.
Sandra SzilasiNovember 2, 2013Extra-friendly service, delicious food (my fav was the hamachi ceviche) and fabulous "mezcalitas". The 8yo's review "Excellente! I loved the pork. Gracias!"
CarlaJanuary 21, 2016Tacos are fantastic, as are the margaritas! And anything with corn - corn salsa, corn on the cob, all very tasty.
Larissa WocherApril 16, 2011EVERYTHING is perfectly scrumptious, ALWAYS start with Trio of Guac, sitting @ the bar: have Miguel whip up one of his creative cktls to suit your mood, which will most certainly rise 2 'perfection'..
Mark GJanuary 27, 2019So, we went for dinner last night and had THE BEST Mexican fried brussel sprouts ever. Yest, you read that right. Mexican brussel sprouts. Incredible.
Jason NewbergSeptember 2, 2014Please don't pass on the Ceviche...Atun and the hamachi one are amazing!! Guacamole is good as well. Service is top notch!- Time Out New YorkAugust 1, 2011Try the Langosta Taco here, made with buttery hunks of poached lobster sautéed with a chile de arbol–based morita salsa. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more
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