Message from Mama Mexico
5 STAR authentic Mexican Cuisine at its Finest
- Live Mariachi Band
- Enclosed Patio/Private parties
- Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7PM
The only Mexican restaurant in its class to receive the 5-Star Diamond Award in NYC, Mama Mexico, is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just minutes from the Theatre District.
With 5 star chefs serving up Regional "Haute" Mexican cuisine, this is a dining experience that you will not soon forget. For starters, enjoy guacamole prepared table-side with the freshest ingredients, and spiced to your liking. This will whet you appetitite before the main course, an authentic Mexican dish, which will leave you more than satisfied.
You'll savor not only the food, but also the ambiance of Mama Mexico. A live Mariachi band plays daily/nightly to make your experience one to remember. Mama Mexico does catering on/off the premises, is available for private parties, and has a gorgeous enclosed patio. Come enjoy complimentary appetizers, specialty cocktails and exotic drinks at Happy Hour!
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 Mama Mexico
(917) 270-0610
214 E 49th St
10017
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Editorial Description by Citysearch
Suits mingle over margaritas, finger foods and serious entrees at this upscale Mexican spot in Midtown.
Rated 8.9 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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Love this place! 
The cuisine is not your typical Mexican cuisine - it is so delicious and the flavor combinations are unexpected! The atmosphere is crowded and loud - and FUN!! They have the BEST Guacamole!!! You can find yourself filling up on that alone! The mango margaritas are yummy!
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Mama Mexico - muy rico!
I have known the Rojas family for many years and remember when the 3 cousins opened the first Mama Mexico in my neighborhood on Broadway (102 St.). The food is consistently good, the colorful blown-glass lights and murals, not to mention the authentic mariachi that play nightly make it a party every night! The best way to start your meal is to order guacamole, which is made with a stone mortar & pestle right at your table - fresh & delicious! The lines are usually long to get in but it's so worth it. Viva Mexico!
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Delicioso!
This bright, cheerful restaurant has been packed every time I've gone. From the warm chips that arrive immediately at your table to the large selection of fruity margaritas or daiquiris, to the made-at-your-table guacamole, to your entree, everything is fresh and delicious. The chile en nogada is outstanding! A large chile is stuffed with a flavorful blend of ground meat, pine nuts, and dried fruits, then covered with a creamy nut-based sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds. The flavors are exquisite! A mariachi band squeezes past the bustling waiters to serenade diners. Unfortunately, it seems that most customers request the same songs--La Bamba, Guantanamera, Cielito Lindo, and the Mexican Hat Dance. Nevertheless, an evening at Mama Mexico is guaranteed to be fun and filling.
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I enjoy going to a mexican themed restuarant for a fun dinner. I like the chips and salsa but this place I would not return to. The service was horrible and the food is expensive for mexican food.
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Closest to Southern California Mexican food as you are going to get in NYC...
I got to give credit where credit is due. The is good food. It is expensive for mexican food to me, but GOOD. I am from San Diego, and I find it extremely hard to find good mexican food. Tex Mex is not my thing, and I am not suggesting that this is Tex Mex, but this is the closest to a Southern Cali/Baja Mexico mexican resturant you can find in NYC. It's on the high end, so the presentation and all of the foo foo la la stuff is what makes it expensive, but good to see. I will go back. The Mango Margarita is good. The Guacamole is fresh and made on the spot, and the salsa is just right. Now if you are from Southern California, it is not the taco shop food or prices, but you will know when you get the food. The Mariachi Band was cute.... Oh, the only flaw is that it is not spacious, but this is typical NYC for you. Two entree's and two drinks with tip and tax = $109.00. Good date spot
Pros: Mango Margarita, food
Cons: Space is limited
Posted 11/03/08 at 12:17pm
my new FAVE Mexican restaurant--AMAZING
My husband and I were craving Mexican the other night and so i was reading reviews on Citysearch. We decidied to try Mama Mexico and now it is our #1 Mexcican restaurant in NYC. It was amazing...starting with the guacemole they made fresh at our table. My husband salmon with salsa and he loved it, but im a fajitas connosieur and i ordered the steak fajitas. They were honestly the best staek fajitas Ive ever had,. The meat was seasoned to perfection and it was like i was eating filet mignon fajitas. My husband and i both Mexican food fanatics and we will definitely be coming here to get our fix weekly! And you should also try there beautiful cocktails--margaritas a pretty and tasty!
Pros: Unbeatable fajitas--unbeatable Mexican food--Gorgeous
Posted 10/08/08 at 2:15pm
AMAZING Mexican Restaurant
Mama Mexico is gorgeous and delicious!! My girlfriend and I went to eat here the other night and we couldnt get over how beautiful the restaurant was!! The colors were very bright and happy and festive atmosphere immediately put you in a good mood. My friend order a margarita, which was also beautiful and colorful. We ordered the fresh-made guacemole, which was prepared table-side, and it was out-of-this-world!! For an entree, I ordered fajitas with steak, shrimp and chicken and they were truly delicious. My friend ordered a special and she was thrilled with it. We were thoroughly impressed with Mama Mexico and could not stop talking about how much we enjoyed the food!!
Pros: atmosphere, food, service
Posted 08/22/08 at 7:22am
Best Mexican food...
I came to mama mexico for dinner last night with a friend and fell in love with the place. Such a pretty place ! We started with a couple of drinks-- I went for the rainbow frozen margarita and it was so good and STRONG! Then I had this stuffed chicken dish over mashed potato with spinach and it was absolutely delicious. This has to be the best Mexican place in NY. The only thing is that it's a little pricey for a Mexican joint but I guess you pay for the decor and service.
Pros: beautiful place and delicious food
Cons: a little expensive
Posted 08/20/08 at 11:41am
EXCELLENT SERVICE & FOOD!!!
I have been here a hundred times, and each time I go, the food and service is just as good as the last time! If you want to try a new kind of mexican restaurant in the city, this is the place to go. The seafood here is really good.
Pros: good food, good service
Cons: a little expensive
Posted 01/19/08 at 1:03pm
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