Buena Onda

1446 1st Ave., New York
(212) 931-6200

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Esther P

Great little spot. Happy hour was good however if someone asks for a happy hour menu; I think the server should identify what isn’t part of it. There was a nice little surprise of an expensive drink on our bill. When asked we were told that wasn’t part of happy hour. ??‍♀️

Either than that, the food was yummy! Can be a tad bit greasy, but was delicious and flavorful. We went on a Saturday evening and I think maybe 3 people were working. The service was very slow. Also kid friendly as many young families were there.

I would go back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Complementary Chips & Salsa, Birria

Rob Hills

Great to have happy hr on the weekend too :)! Authentic food & margaritas. (No fish or shrimp tacos btw.)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gillian Trommer

Inconsiderate people who blast their music until 3 am when people live above them. Extremely annoying.

Atmosphere: 1

Jessie Cowan

Always personalized, attentive service with excellent food that tastes home cooked. The drinks are delicious and happy hour prices are especially good!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak, Gorditas and Tamales Traditional Mexican, Ceviche Al Mezcal, Complementary Chips & Salsa, Birria

Bindu Nair

Super laid-back local place for excellent margs and Mexican food. The birria and lengua tacos were amazing and the service is excellent. Thank you for bringing good Mexican food to the UES at decent prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joe Pelt

This is by far the best Mexican food in nyc. The birria tacos are so good. The atmosphere and service are great too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Complementary Chips & Salsa

Matt Szabian

Tasty margs and fat tacos

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E G

Went here with my girlfriend really nice service and drinks the chilaquiles where amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sissy Silva

More like mala onda. Service was terrible, when they eventually showed up. Did not get to try the food other than the canned salsa because of it.

Service: 1

Eliot Gunther

Went here with my girlfriend really nice service and drinks the chilaquiles where amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Raymond Daniel

Sometimes I'm struck my one aspect of a place and I mess with the algorithms by giving fives across the board. The food didn't change my life or make me question physics but it was solid, authentic food that brought me back to visiting Mexico. The environs was not notable besides being clean and cozy and welcoming. But the staff and service really made us feel at home and put the stars in our eyes and so what else could I do not put them in this review?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rie Otsuka

Food was authentic and tasty, and the service was excellent!!

Will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Samuel L Pittman

A HIDDEN GEM. As a Hispanic upper east sider, this place is legit. The carne is top tier. The Mexican rice is generously portioned. Limited but great outdoor dining—making a margarita even more enjoyable. Such a great experience with lovely service and people. Would recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beans & Rice, Guacamole

Matthew Porter

Legit best Mexican food I’ve had in the city. Birria taco was nails and excellently portioned. Elote was so incredibly tasty even with corn out of season. I can’t wait to come back in the fall! Nachos were unique and delightfully a touch charred with a lot of flavor going on topping-wise. Maria behind the bar is FANTASTIC. Sangria was on point too. I’d highly recommend coming in here for a light bite/drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sonia Londino

I love this place! As a Mexican it makes me feels like home. Delicious food, and all people how work here are wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Al Pastor, Gorditas and Tamales Traditional Mexican, Gorditas Enchiladas Plantain Chips, Barbacoa Taco

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