El Parador Cafe

325 E 34th St, New York City, New York

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Phone:

+1 212 679 6812

Website:

www.elparadorcafe.com

Email:

alex@elparadorcafe.com

Open Daily, 12pm-11pm Closed during the summer on Sunday's Come check out this hidden treasure in the heart Murray Hill. We offer authentic mexican food along with our famous salsa and Mole sauce. We also have a lounge downstairs ... more on CitySearch

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The food was very very good, the margaritas were great, and the atmosphere and service were just lovely. more on CitySearch

Nice quiet dining experience. more on TripAdvisor

Typical Mexican dishes available;however great Spanish dishes,daily special worth it every time. more on Restaurantica

When we needed anything whether it was music or more food it was done quickly and efficently I strongly recommend El Parador whether you just want to go out and have a great meal or throw an awesome party!!! more on CitySearch

The fish dishes are always well seasoned and excellent as are the steaks. more on Restaurantica

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Have been going with my family for more than forty years...and still love it and look forward to being ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Had quiet lunch with client midweek. Three tables filled. Attentive, but not overcharging service. Nachos to perfection. Fajitas came cooked to order (rare). Prices very decent for a level ... more on TripAdvisor

If you go to NYC you must have dinner at el parador. Authentic. The margaritas are the best. Also ... more on TripAdvisor

My dad has been going here for over 20 years, and I've been going for quite a few myself. They have a vegetarian menu, and an omnivorous menu, and you CANNOT go wrong. The queso is to die for, as are ... more on TripAdvisor

We've been here a couple of times now, it's definitely worth visiting even if you don't have a reason to be on East 34th St. and 2nd Ave. Founded in 1959 it's the oldest Mexican restaurant in NYC. Thi ... more on TripAdvisor

We had lunch here in a virtually empty restaurant, but we were very happy with the food and drinks. We all had margaritas + shared delicious guacomole. For my main course, ... more on TripAdvisor

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My boyfriend and I went back to el parador for our 2nd anniversary dinner, after we'd moved out of murry hill. This place is just wonderful. When we walked in the manager greeted us so warmly I couldn't tell if he remembered us from ... more on CitySearch

I've been eating at el parador for almost 10 years and have yet to be disappointed. The food (from the pork chop to the chips and salsa), service, and the margaritas are all tops. ... more on CitySearch

Just had my wife's 30th birthday party here and it was amazing. The owner, Manny, and his son, Alex were extremely accomodating as was the entire staff. The food was excellent and the ambiance was perfect. The "subterranean lounge" ... more on CitySearch

Was there for the first time last night. The food was very very good, the margaritas were great, and the atmosphere and service ... more on CitySearch

As a California transplant, who has been in NY 9 years, I have finally found my Mexican restaurant! El Parador is absolutely amazing- from the service to the salsa to the entrees, they have NEVER disappointed. ... more on CitySearch