Hotel Tortuga
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant and Burrito Restaurant$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
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Keysson FernandesDecember 30, 2012Really awesome mexican food. The price is good too, with various today's specials. I also tryied their sangria with blue berries on top, and it's the best one I've drunk.
Rishi SatsangiSeptember 11, 2014It's a cute casual little spot for like 4 friends max. Great salsa, and whatever Manhattan version of "authentic" Mexican is. That's not a dig, the food is actually great.
Paige RubinFebruary 16, 2015Great place for vegan Mexican food. My go to is the Dylan in Durango, which is a garlicky kale and butternut squash burrito. Nachos with vegetarian chorizo are also great.
Lisette OssioNovember 27, 2016Everithing is amazing! From the free starter chips to the meal itself. Mix the meat in the tacos so there are no plain ones... and the sangría is just wow!
Canada O'DayDecember 1, 2015Love the free chips and salsa you help yourself to, the delicious vegan and vegetarian options like the BBQ tempeh and the frozen margaritas and sangria! 🍹
Brooke BaumgartSeptember 12, 2013Delicious free chips. Also great vegan and veggie options. I love that you can get any burrito in a bowl. Makes it super healthy. I enjoyed my dinner with no regrets :)
Rory ParnessJune 17, 2016$8 lunch special was legit. 2 menu items, soda and all the chips and salsa you can eat. Spicy chicken and and grilled steak were choice meats
Dan GruzmanOctober 25, 2014Almost everything comes in a massive portion, and the salsa with the free chips is amazing and fresh. Frozen sangria is a bit pricey but worth trying at least once and will last you the whole meal.
Nicole MarieOctober 19, 2012I had heard this rumor these were the folks who owned Curly's Vegetarian Lunch and its TRUE! Finally able to have my fav vegan Mexican food again & there are still adorable pictures adorning the walls
Kathy MatthiesenMarch 7, 2016Frozen sangria! Or if you're feeling spicy, get a pitcher of El Tigre - a mix of the frozen sangria and the frozen wine margarita
Order a horchata (or sangria if you're in the mood) and the chilaquiles w/ a fried egg. Your hangover will cower in fear.
NathanNovember 11, 2012Great views from the penthouse suite! The PETA protestors can get a little loud outside, though, because of all the beds are giant turtle shells you climb inside like a tent.
Nicole SweatFebruary 4, 2018Loved the huevos rancheros and served all day!!! Hot sauce was homemade and tasted like Pappasitos in houston!! Yummm
Julie HuangApril 30, 2012Dined here with family. The staff was patient with my vegetarian order. Love the grilled vegetable in a burrito bowl and the sangria that came with blueberries :) LOVE.
I love their steak tacos! The steak is slightly sweet with great spices. One of my favorite taco places!
Brigitte JansenSeptember 28, 2014Best playlist in the city and very good authentic Mexican food at a good price! Fun decor. Highly recommend!
kalpesh guptaDecember 22, 2011A really cool place.What I really like about it is that it has a good number of vegetarian options to select from. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- Rishi SatsangiAugust 28, 2014Fresh made salsa, great ingredients, not a sloppy taquería. Great service. Again, quality ingredients!
Frozen Sangria is great. The Pork is always very dry. The chips are always very stale. Sometimes order items are forgotten. Sometimes they add 10$ tips onto your orders after you leave.
Janice KarbachinskiyNovember 7, 2015SO delicious! Great lunch menu gives you perfectly portioned tastes of their amazing food
soniaMarch 19, 2015SO many vegetarian options. The lunch special is $7.95 and you get two options and a soft drink.
Mia ANovember 30, 2018Very cozy place with delicious & huge portions, but beware the vegan chorizo is extremely salty! 😖
Greta SchneiderFebruary 1, 2015Relaxed atmosphere. Quick service. Really cool chairs. Yummy twists on vegetarian burritos
Hadas MaimonSeptember 3, 2014Bbq tempeh tacos! Veggie chorizo! what else could you want + affordable margaritas!
djkurtjo.comApril 27, 2011Great food, had a burrito and it was amazing. Awesome 90's hip hop and r&b playing, free chips and salsa and not to mention BYOB!
Cindy TApril 3, 2011The vegetarian chicken mole burrito is delicious and filling. The restaurant is currently BYO, but a beer & wine license is in the works.
NatalieJune 12, 2011Help yourself to all the DELICIOUS chips and salsa you want. Fantastic service, yummy vegan chow. Soy chicken mole burrito FTW!
Tony WJune 26, 2012A great find! Salsa is excellent, chips are good and salty and the entrees are a good value!
Nina NiremaSeptember 13, 2012Great Mexican food. Order a pitcher of frozen sangria for the table. Sweet but delicious!
JillianDecember 25, 2014Visually, my quesadilla delivery was what I can only describe as a saucy, soggy, sad mess. That's a lot of s's. Taste-wise, sufficient.
GET THE FROZEN SANGRIA, AND BE ECONOMICAL BY GETTING THE HALF-PITCHER! GOOD JOB, YOU ECONOMIST
Vegan condiment paradise! Daiya cheese, tofu sour cream, killer guacamole, they've got it all!
fish tacos are great, so is the super veg burrito. also can't go wrong with nice owners like david!
Gauri ManglikDecember 13, 2011Very healthy tasting Mexican food. Usually not a fan of healthy tasting food, but it works here. Lots of vegetarian options. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Aly BlakeSeptember 17, 2016Bomb margarita. Also really solid nachos. Servers are lovely as is the crowdsourced decor.
Daniel ShawJuly 15, 2015The frozen margarita's are great but the chili has way too many beans in it :-/
JillMarch 4, 2013The burrito bowl was yummy-it's hiding at the bottom of the menu though so don't miss it!
VahidAugust 7, 2016If there is a line don't bother waiting cause the staff are not familiar with first come first served concept. They have more of a last come first served policy.
Great spot for quick and decent vegan/vegetarian food.
Huevos rancheros tacos are kinda amazing. So are any of the chicken ones as well
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 228-1884
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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