Oso

1618 Amsterdam Ave, New York
(646) 858-3139

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Menu

Tacos
Birria tacos
Stewed beef tacos, cilantro, pickled red onions, salsa picante (2 per order)
Tinga tacos
Chicken cooked in chipotle, serrano-avocado salsa, pickled red onions, creme, avocado (2 per order)
Al pastor tacos
spit fired pork, pineapple, onions cilantro (2 per order)
Camaron tacos
grilled shrimp, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, crispy shallots (2 per order)
Pescado tacos
tempura fish, cucumber-jalapeno pico, cabbage Chipotle aioli (2 per order)
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Braised pork, pickled red onion (2 per order)

Small Plates
Guacamole and fresh tortilla chips
Avocado, lime and pico de gallo. Contains nuts and seeds.
Mexican Rice & Beans
tomato, garlic, onion, cotija
Elote
corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese
Tamales
please inquire about the tamale of the day (changes daily)
Handmade tortillas
las gringas
al pastor, chihuahua, salsa verde, salsa picante, onions, cilantro, pina
Empanadas
Squash blossom, queso oaxaca, salsa verde, crema
Tlacoyo
shiitake mushroom, black beans, queso fresco, salsa verde
Calabaza con mole
traditional mole, grilled zucchini, queso fresco

Soups & Salads
Pozole verdre
Hominy, Serrano, cilantro, avocado and grilled corn. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Tortilla Soup
watermelon, baby jem, queso fresco, chipotle vinaigrette
Ensalada verde
baby gem lettuce, avocado, cucumber, radishes, jalapeno dressing

Large Plates
The bowl
Choice of carnitas, chicken, veggie, grilled shrimp, beef or braised goat. Cotija cheese, rice and beans, guacamole and pico.
Burrito
Choice of carnitas, chicken, veggie, grilled shrimp, beef or braised goat. Cotija cheese, rice and beans, avocado and optional pico for a +1$
Blue corn quesadillas
Grilled corn, black beans, queso de chihuahua, pico de gallo, cilantro and crema.
Enchiladas
Braised chicken, roasted salsa Verde and queso chihuahua.
Chicharron
fried pork belly, rice & beans, tortillas, avocado sauce

Desserts
Churros
Bittersweet chocolate and cinnamon caramel. Vegetarian.

Extra
Consome de birria
birria, onions, cilantro
Chips and Salsa
fresh tortilla chips and house salsa
2 oz guacamole
2 oz salsa picante
spicy house made sauce
2 oz crema
2 oz pico de gallo
2 oz radish
2 oz chipotle aioli
2 oz cotija cheese

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Recent Reviews

Food was very good! We arrived and staff was very warm and welcoming! The food and drinks were good, the churros were amazing! I would only deduct a start rating due to pricing…I think for what it is the prices a bit higher than what I would pay. Otherwise good place to eat.
October 2025
I’m currently eating my insanely delicious hot churros with chocolate sauce as I write this review, because I can’t wait until I get home to write it. This has been one of my best, most comfortable, and most enjoyable dining experiences. From the cocktails, to the food, and most especially to the service, I can’t believe I haven’t visited this place before. Shout out to the man who attended me, Alexander. He did his big one! He was kind, attentive, and made me feel so...
August 2025
Restaurant is a Bib Gourmand location, reasonable price for outstanding food. There is a Dia de los Muertos theme, but the decoration is simple and the restaurant is clean. “Oso” means “Bear” in Spanish, which patrons were constantly inquiring after.

It wasn’t busy when we visited, the service and the food were outstanding. We had a mix of tacos and fish dishes, to include ceviche and a tuna tostada. Just off the north end of the CUNY campus. Highly...
August 2025

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Oso

1618 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
(646) 858-3139