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Gran Eléctrica

Gran Eléctrica

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
DUMBO, Brooklyn
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    The experts at Time Out New York and Serious Eats recommend this place
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    Cameron K.
    "The Margarita De Toronja Picante is delicious!"(9 Tips)
    Hilary C.
    "Fish and tongue tacos, quesadillas, scallops, crabs are my fave."(6 Tips)
    Stephany
    "Get a spicy grapefruit margarita and all the tacos to share."(4 Tips)
    Barry W.
    "Great! Guacamole, fish tacos, carnitas tacos all terrific."(8 Tips)
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  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidJune 13, 2017
    The best ceviche I've ever had, and I've been to more than a few high end restaurants in Peru.
  • Adam G.heart icon on user image
    Adam GoldbergDecember 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best place to go for Mexican food in DUMBO, perhaps all of Brooklyn. The fish tacos are my fave! Service is attentive and friendly.
  • ECavaheart icon on user image
    ECavaApril 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Gran Margarita or anything with Fidencio Mezcal. Tacos are delish, too. Back patio with views of the bridge open May 5. Ole!
  • Elizabeth
    ElizabethOctober 23, 2013
    The Margarita de toronja picante is NO JOKE! Spice level is 10 10 10!! Proceed with CAUTION
  • Nick V.heart icon on user image
    Nick VarneyAugust 11, 2014
    The Elotes were almost as good as you'll get from a little old Mexican lady with a cart outside a gas station in Texas. So pretty damn good.
  • William T.
    William TorrealbaJuly 13, 2013
    Awesome food, amazing feeling and really good people.. try the huevos rancheros for brunch.. loving this place...
  • Taline E.heart icon on user image
    Taline EkmekjianOctober 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Loved the tongue fish tacos. Tried the Margarita de Pepinom, a cucumber margarita. Yum! Fun wallpaper :)
  • ReALTO
    ReALTOAugust 20, 2012
    "There were two moments of love at first sight between me and Gran Eléctrica. The first was their cocktail list, which included a spicy grapefruit margarita. No sweeter words have ever been uttered.." Read more
  • G M.
    G MoneyMay 23, 2012
    Great tequila and mezcal collection. Classed up Mexican street food. The tlacoyo is a great choice, as is the chicken mole verde.
  • Sarah S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah SwiftAugust 20, 2017
    Awesome garden under the bridge, great scene, tasty tacos and guac and margaritas.
  • Luana P.heart icon on user image
    Luana PomponetOctober 20, 2019
    The barbacoa was probably the best taco I ever had.
  • Will H.heart icon on user image
    Will HugueninJanuary 16, 2017
    Delish Mexican fair. Margs will guarantee you topple over a bit when you stand up.
  • Erica B.
    Erica BoyntonAugust 18, 2013
    Spicy grapefruit marg + guac in the garden is a Brooklyn summer MUST.
  • Anna G.heart icon on user image
    Anna GallowayNovember 26, 2018
    Friendly staff, great Mexican beer on draft and the guac, salsa and chips are to die for
  • Chrissy B.
    Chrissy BMarch 25, 2014
    This place is so cool. Even the bathroom hand dryers have a dia de los muertos design. To make matters better, the food is DELICIOUS, although the portions can be a little small. Service was eh though
  • Chophel N.
    Chophel NamgyalJune 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Spicy (habanero and jalapeno infused syrupGrapefruit margarita is my new favorite drink! Had 3 for brunch!
  • Danny S.heart icon on user image
    Danny SalvatoriAugust 31, 2019
    Back patio is amazing. Nestled under the Brooklyn bridge, inside a vine-covered wall.
  • Public Art Fund
    Public Art FundAugust 15, 2012
    Visiting our #People exhibition at Brooklyn Bridge Park? Stop here for dinner and order the fish tacos! They're a #StaffPick fave of our Communications team.
  • Orlando B.
    Orlando BentancorSeptember 11, 2016
    Don't even try to get in if you look Hispanic.They'll tell you "there's a 20 minute wait" but they'll end up letting anyone else in, even with no reservations. It is ironic that it is a Mexican place.
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    GabyOctober 27, 2014
    The guacamole, fish, and the tongue tacos are my favorite here. Sit at the bar and your food will arrive quicker.
  • May A.
    May A.June 22, 2018
    Seriously has the best Texmex in this side of town. Good ambience. Friendly staff.
  • Jason F.
    Jason FryJuly 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The fish tacos are sublime, as is the guacamole, but we liked everything. Good, helpful wait staff as well. A keeper!
  • Tamara H.heart icon on user image
    Tamara HMarch 24, 2013
    Margarita de Toronja Picante. Jalapeño syrup, habanero-infused tequila. Spice up your life, or something.
  • Jordan M.
    Jordan MJune 3, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Come for the margs, stay for the ceviche + tacos.
  • Laura C.heart icon on user image
    Laura ChinAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The backyard is super cute. Fish tacos + margaritas = win. I like the habanero one.
  • Brittany F.heart icon on user image
    Brittany FacturaSeptember 3, 2016
    Frozen guava margarita - just the right amount of spice
  • Jason R.
    Jason RosadoJuly 19, 2013
    Website showed 3 tacos, but you actually only get two. They were delicious but definitely not enough... Beef, pork, or fish are the way to go.
  • Gurprriet / JoyandLife S.
    The best mezcal cocktails. Try the Vida Loca.
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    CharlottesMay 17, 2017
    Best courtyard garden in NYC to while away a hot summer's eve
  • Geoff S.heart icon on user image
    Geoff StearnsJune 7, 2013
    Try the tongue tacos so they can taste you while you taste them.
  • BKheart icon on user image
    BKMay 15, 2015
    Love this place. Great drinks/atmosphere. Awesome marguerite selection. 👌🏽
  • Lemaris L.heart icon on user image
    Lemaris LorenzoNovember 21, 2016
    Beautiful Place and great food!! The guacamole is amazing! #1
  • Renata L.
    Renata Lopes-MerriamAugust 5, 2013
    The tables out back have Mosquitos, but the food was very good and the Tequila drinks were fantastic, specially The Mexican.
  • Lee S.heart icon on user image
    Lee SimpsonMarch 9, 2015
    The guacamole and salsa here is next level and pro-tip; ask for lime juice in your Modelo.
  • Michael M.heart icon on user image
    Michael MorganJune 28, 2013
    I can never remember what it's called so, I usually just ask for the Cucumber drink.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyOctober 10, 2016
    #1 Mexican and a fantastic outdoor area. Highly recommend
  • Sarah C.
    Sarah CNovember 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the ceviche dishes.. Esp the clam and shrimp cocktail!! Cucumber margarita was another favorite.
  • EatMeDrinkMeNYC
    EatMeDrinkMeNYCMay 5, 2013
    Can't get a seat? You can order the full menu at the bar and eat New York style (on your feet)!
  • Amanda L.
    Amanda LeeJune 13, 2014
    Wonderful chips & Guac and amazing fish tacos! I love the patio area!
  • Tom D.
    Tom DiMaggioMay 29, 2017
    The food here is good, the cocktails are great, and the service was supreme.
  • Bin Y.
    Bin YangMay 15, 2013
    Great margaritas, delicious tacos (get the tongue taco), and one damn fine whole fish.
  • Noah D.
    Noah DavisJanuary 12, 2013
    The large guacamole is not fooling around. It's large. And in charge. Like Charles.
  • Amy S.
    Amy SagarDecember 20, 2016
    Get the habenero Marg with guacamole and definitely the fish tacos
  • Daniele C.
    Daniele CodegaSeptember 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Go with Margarita De Toronja Picante, it features super spicy grapefruit salt.
  • Andres M.heart icon on user image
    Andres Marquez-GuzmanOctober 9, 2014
    Margarita cocktails are great, and the Rajas tacos are amazing.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJuly 27, 2020
    Get the goat barbacoa tacos & their chilorio!
  • Alberto S.heart icon on user image
    Alberto SimonOctober 29, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Margaritas and the music is awesome
  • KEheart icon on user image
    KEJune 24, 2016
    Tacos, ceviche, quesadillas aaand the cucumber margarita with cilantro!
  • Nathan J.heart icon on user image
    Nathan JessopMay 19, 2018
    Try the plantain! Great atmosphere. Book in advance.
  • Ray D.heart icon on user image
    Ray DelgadoFebruary 11, 2015
    Yes the picante margarita is one of the best margaritas I've had
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