Tamales de carnitas! I didn't expect to find this right here in Riverdale.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
jackieb 826
This was take out....the shrimp dish was somewhat flavorful but the beef tacos were dry and bland ...disappointing
Food: 3
Alex
Sort of bland and small portion sizes. I'm going to chalk it up to a bad night because the place is typically busy.
Update (8 years later): So, it took 8 years, but I finally gave this place another chance. The food has gotten a little better, so I raised my rating. A group of 6 of us ate for $100 (no drinks, no apps, no desserts), which isn't bad for the area. The food is decent, and I was debating 3 or 4 stars, but went with 3 because it's not something I'd crave or seek out.
If I'm being honest, I was little annoyed they couldn't toss in a side of plain chips (Chipotle style) on a $100 order, but I get they need to make money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Glenn Mondry
Really great bunch!! Highly recommend.
Issy M
The service was slow, had to keep asking for things multiple times before finally receiving it. The taste of the food was okay, kind of bland, the drinks were good. The atmosphere was nice. This restaurant can do a lot better, it has potential, but you can tell the workers just don’t care much.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Henry Blancovi
Excellent Mexican Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Callejas
Update:, been visiting after the new management took the place and is great! Same chef, same delicious food! I still love this place!
Oct 2025 —— love Metate! Been coming here for years; the food's great and always tasty. The staff is super attentive. My favorites are the frozen margaritas during happy hour, the mole, quesadillas, and the guacamole bar. And don't miss out on their bomb breakfast on weekends; my kids can't get enough of the taco-pancakes!
Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, and even more amazing food! Best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Landaw
New ownership and far worse food. Stay away from this place. The owners have ruined the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jared Landaw
The manager told me they are under new ownership. Prices are up and the food quality is down.
Great food, service, and drinks~ would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darrin Wright
the food tastes excellent and the staff is delightful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Laqsuma
I had an amazing experience thanks to Ahmed. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, respectful, and very helpful with the menu. He checked on us all the time without being intrusive and made sure everything was just right. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely cares about customer satisfaction the way Ahmed does.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ET NY
New owners now charging a delivery fee are you kidding Prices are high enough Not ordering again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Dave O
Used to love this place. New owners replaced all the staff. Higher prices and lower quality food. Hopefully it improves….
Tamales de carnitas! I didn't expect to find this right here in Riverdale.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was take out....the shrimp dish was somewhat flavorful but the beef tacos were dry and bland ...disappointing
Food: 3
Sort of bland and small portion sizes. I'm going to chalk it up to a bad night because the place is typically busy.
Update (8 years later): So, it took 8 years, but I finally gave this place another chance. The food has gotten a little better, so I raised my rating. A group of 6 of us ate for $100 (no drinks, no apps, no desserts), which isn't bad for the area. The food is decent, and I was debating 3 or 4 stars, but went with 3 because it's not something I'd crave or seek out.
If I'm being honest, I was little annoyed they couldn't toss in a side of plain chips (Chipotle style) on a $100 order, but I get they need to make money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Really great bunch!! Highly recommend.
The service was slow, had to keep asking for things multiple times before finally receiving it. The taste of the food was okay, kind of bland, the drinks were good. The atmosphere was nice. This restaurant can do a lot better, it has potential, but you can tell the workers just don’t care much.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Excellent Mexican Food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Update:, been visiting after the new management took the place and is great! Same chef, same delicious food! I still love this place!
Oct 2025
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love Metate!
Been coming here for years; the food's great and always tasty. The staff is super attentive. My favorites are the frozen margaritas during happy hour, the mole, quesadillas, and the guacamole bar. And don't miss out on their bomb breakfast on weekends; my kids can't get enough of the taco-pancakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole Appetizer, Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Sauce, Chicken Tacos, Steak Burrito, Mixed Fajitas, Metate Nachos
Amazing people, amazing atmosphere, and even more amazing food! Best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New ownership and far worse food. Stay away from this place. The owners have ruined the food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
The manager told me they are under new ownership. Prices are up and the food quality is down.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, service, and drinks~ would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food tastes excellent and the staff is delightful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience thanks to Ahmed. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, respectful, and very helpful with the menu. He checked on us all the time without being intrusive and made sure everything was just right. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely cares about customer satisfaction the way Ahmed does.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New owners now charging a delivery fee are you kidding
Prices are high enough
Not ordering again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Used to love this place. New owners replaced all the staff. Higher prices and lower quality food. Hopefully it improves….
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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