Metate

3515 Johnson Ave, Bronx
(718) 543-4444

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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...
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.
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...

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