Cafe Frida

Average User Rating

5.8

Good

About Cafe Frida

Cafe Frida is a Mexican restaurant located in the Upper West Side neighborhood at 368 Columbus Ave. (bet. 77th & 78th Sts.) in New York, NY 10024. Cafe Frida has been described as an Good Mexican restaurant and has received an average rating of 5.8 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Mexican
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: Yes
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Cafe Frida

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food		“...As a little girl I lived in Mexico for a few years and felt in love the food and the culture.... “...They had several great dishes The tortilla soup was good and the Variety of sauces was amazing Good Guacamole. Authentic glasses to boot... “...Review of the Costillas dish. Ill still continue to eat here, but ill never order the Costillas, which are braised boneless short ribs marinated in da... “...I recently dined at Cafe Frida and had a lovely meal! The outdoor dining section in the back is beautiful and the food is delicious, hot and tastes very authentic... “..."Cafe Frida boasts authentic Mexcian with a sophisticated flair and although expensive, the lively crowd, friendly staff and charming ambiance make this Upper West side find a destination...
ambiance		“...When I found Cafe Frida for the first time, it just took me back to those days, from the decor, the equipales (traditional chair style from Mexico) to the service and the food, those delicious Chiles en Nogada (from Puebla), the Mixiote de Cordero (the lamb shank slow cook ) to the homemade tortillas and the variety of Tequilas and Mezcales... “...I had the best margarita here- it was made with jalepeno infused vodka. Pricey but actually worth the money... “...I've been here twice for happy hour and had the special: Sangria and $2 tacos. Now I like all kinds of Mexican food: high end, side street, tex-mex e... “...We were new to the UWS and this restaurant was a recommendation by someone we met standing in line at another mexican restaurant. Since our first night...
service		“...We have been dining here for over 10 years. Each time, the food has been out of this world...
value		“...My 3 close friends and I wandered in to Cafe Frida the other night. We hadn't originally planned on going there but the restaurant we wanted to try out... “...We went there since calle ocho was full for brunch. We were the first table and yet the service was inefficient and slow... “..."Authentic innovative food, great tacos and the uptown location still kept its Argentinean grill! Margaritas to die for and a great happy hour, however service can be spotty...
restaurant		“...Doesn't look like a mexican restaurant from the outside, but inside the decor is entirely mexican. Great guacamole and steak fajitas!... “..., is an unimpressive and boring restaurant, that lacks the rich flavors and spirit of Mexican food. As for the service, it doesn't help at all to impro... “... It was probably the end of the pot after a late evening so I'll be glad to try it again t. Very excited to have this restaurant in the neighborhood!...
guacamole		“... Ordered the guacamole, the fajitas with chicken and steak, the quesadillas with shrimp, and maduros. VERY flavorful and proportioned just right to fil... “... Everything was rea. The best of all was the guacamole, which was obviously fresh, but had lime pulp and chopped jalapenos that made a tasty difference... “... The atmosphere is pretty much the same, except for the addition of a few cowboy hats h. The guacamole was delicious, as were the quesadillas I ordered...
menu		“...I been there a couple of times, both times I thought the menu is over priced and the portion are to small , I would recomended to anyone and the food is more like texmex than traditional mexican... “... A new menu is fantastic, nothing like Staten Island offers. Thier flat breads put pizza far away (we ate bianca flat bread) and blue cheese burger is ... “... Be sure to get it. But the rest of the menu is very average with prices that are just too high for the serving size...

All Reviews for Cafe Frida

Pat
December 18, 2009

Food

6

Decor

6

Service

6

If you are looking to experience Mexican culture via food, Cafe Frida is definitely the place for you. I love queso fundido with huitalacoche, it was really awesome. The service is nice and the place is cool. I love it. I will bring my friends here, nice place to just hang out and chill.

I Ate:
- queso fundido with huitalacoche: awesome! ($1)
Overall Rating

6

"Good"
Sandra
June 04, 2010

Food

1

Decor

2

Service

1

Cafe Frida, at Columbus Ave., and their new addition at Amsterdam Ave., is an unimpressive and boring restaurant, that lacks the rich flavors and spirit of Mexican food.
As for the service, it doesn't help at all to improve the ratings, and the sanitary conditions are questionable as well.

I Ate:
Overall Rating

1.3

"Bad"
Anonymous

December 05, 2011

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

Well... Last Week I visited Cafe Frida in Manhattan. I found Cafe Frida as polished all the way up, from the design through the appearance. Wait staff at this particular restaurant incredibly pleasant!The room is clean and pretty. The evening was outstanding. Even though no real complaints. From the two or 3 appetizers -n- 2 entrees we ordered, I probably would say 3 as great and just one as really okay All in all Amazing food! Also was to experience NYC restaurant not having excessive attitude.

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"