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El Sombrero

Latin American Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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El Sombrero

5.5^/10

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The experts at Eater and Village Voice recommend this place
"margaritas, food, is soooo good, I love it is super..."(11 Tips)
"Loved the smoked salmon and goat cheese quesadilla"(2 Tips)
"the best service and tequilla shots!"(2 Tips)
"great happy hour specials."(2 Tips)

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EaterNovember 14, 2014
LES classic El Sombrero makes a comeback, with a few nods to the original Mexican dive. The design has a modern feel, and the menu is brand new. It's cheap and offers frozen margaritas. Read more
ChrissySeptember 12, 2013
Low maintenance- a reprieve from scenesters, almost like we were in the LES! ;) Go figure! Liked the food. Staff are great & the carnitas were comfort food. Real people, real neighborhood stuff, Yay.
Leon Alv AlvDecember 6, 2011
margaritas, food, is soooo good, I love it is super mexican, but beware there is to much people always trying to get in, so try to make it before the meals star so you won't have to wait.
Madison BackJune 15, 2016
The revamp of this LES favorite is awesome. Management / staff are so friendly, food is delicious, and great happy hour specials.
Harumi UNovember 29, 2014
Re established recently. The concept went from Mexican to more Latin American place. The bartender Courtney was very nice. If you are here, sit by the bar and enjoy!
Joao Veloso JrJune 3, 2019
Friendly staff, beautiful and yummy food. Nice brunch experience.
Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
Margaritas, available by the pitcher, are popular here, as are the Mexican beers and tequila from the bar. Read more
Ben GaspariniMarch 8, 2017
You can just stop by to dance and grab some drinks. Small venue but works with a group of ten or less.
Lauren SmithNovember 15, 2015
Ps - get the poached eggs with salmon hash and don't forget the homemade hot sauces!
Bill MagnusonDecember 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Frozen mojitos are great. The owner and staff are also super friendly and awesome.
Brad WeisharMarch 19, 2012
Hat restaurant is the epitome of deliciousness. Margs, great. Food,affordable. Ambiance, very chill. Salsa, hot (temp wise). Come and enjoy
Lauren SmithNovember 15, 2015
Should have checked the rating before arriving. Service was friendly but egg fajitas (which sounded amazing) were a disappointment - tiny condiment size portions of cheese, peppers & onions, etc
Marion PAugust 5, 2016
Not too crowdy on a Thursday night. Loved the smoked salmon and goat cheese quesadilla
Gary J. NixMarch 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Great food. Great drinks. Wonderful service. Cash only. Come often.
Anna McPheeFebruary 17, 2018
Everything is delicious with a unique twist!
L. T.August 25, 2015
Food was delicious and they have a very interesting menu, but I got sick afterward...
Taylor PerryMay 23, 2013
Try the Kamikaze! It's delicious! Favorite drink there.
💎TSeptember 16, 2015
They've got happy hour all night long on Mondays
ChristinaSeptember 30, 2018
Mimosa is like 98% bubbly, in a good way.
Ed JohnsonMay 20, 2018
Cuba libre was good. Super loud place. Expensive drinks. Expensive place. Food was average. Very small. Odd vibe at times.
Laura ForbesAugust 18, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I hate to say it but SVA ruined this place. A table of 9 students and 3 meals on the table - come on guys, really? The noise decibel level is over the top. But the service is GREAT!
Gary J. NixOctober 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best service on Erf. Yes, I said it: Erf. Plus Margaritas to go
Damien Basile 😈October 20, 2011
Try the Chicken Burrito With Avocado And Sour Cream - #OccupyMyStomach
Amanda WuDecember 28, 2009
Get the quesadilla - it's affordable and filling and comes with sides of rice and beans.
StefanoBlack▒February 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Go in September, when it's filled with college freshmen eager to warp their innocence.
Robert GleybermanMay 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
pregame here with a few pitchers of margaritas-- $28 for regular, $35 for flavored
Matt ValerioJune 13, 2013
Skip! My water smelled like a mildewy sponge so I sent it back. The salsa tasted funky, and the food in general was just bad. Even the rice tasted like it had been cooked with the mildew sponge water.
Nadia KazmiJune 8, 2012
This place is awful but it will do in a pinch for a cheap margarita. Just stay far away from the terrible baby cockroach ridden food! Salsa and guacamole are Guinness book horrible.
Dave HouserMay 20, 2012
Great service! Best salsa!!
Vince MakSeptember 20, 2015
Don't ever get the bloody mary
Leon Alv AlvDecember 6, 2011
CHEAPP!!! delicious~!!! and super mexican!
Helena StoneJuly 20, 2012
Still puking from last night's cheese dip...AVOID!!
Stella DancerellaAugust 9, 2011
Plus points: service, no hassle if you forget your ID, full bar. Minus points: food sucks and cocktails are just OK.
Evan CisnerosOctober 27, 2011
Let's be honest, this place is pumping on Friday/Saturday considering they don't ID.
Nate FolkertDecember 29, 2011
The mole is soupy, and tastes like Christmas.
Can MisirliogluNovember 5, 2011
No words can describe the food here. It's borderline scam to call this a restaurant.
Mike HSeptember 12, 2011
The guacamole was inedible, and it was pretty fucking bad all around.
Elizabeth SilversNovember 21, 2012
They don't card ;)
Maile HamiltonAugust 27, 2010
Grab a pitcher of frozen margaritas.
michelleDecember 29, 2011
Awful food and awesome atmosphere, as expected.
Matt PollockMarch 3, 2011
Beats anything in the sorrowful Midwest.
Todd SimmonsMarch 15, 2011
Under the radar take away margaritas..shhhhhhh
Becky AoananMarch 16, 2010
the best service and tequilla shots!
Daniela CorrenteAugust 24, 2010
Great service, bad food. The food doesn't taste Mexican at all, there are way better Mexican places around. I ordered the enchilada and don't recommend it
Healy SnowMay 15, 2011
Since you are so close; try the hat restaurant
DJ TREATSAugust 12, 2011
Open late.
Sonny ByrdAugust 11, 2011
My tip is dont come here.
Christina SongApril 9, 2012
Ordered the burrito verde. It was disgusting.
Thomas SchellAugust 7, 2009
ask for the margerita to go.
Brian Van NieuwenhovenApril 14, 2009
have the margaritas b/c you're a dirty Lower East Sider who has margaritas at The Hat.

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