Empellón Midtown - 4.6 rating - Modern Mexican-Inspired Dining NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Empellón

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Midtown East

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Flagship Midtown location opened in the mid-2010s

Cuisine Type: Contemporary American with Mexican influences

Dining Style: Upscale Dining / Chef-Driven Restaurant

Price Range: Approx. $140–$180 for two (excluding alcohol)

Special Offers / Deals: Seasonal tasting menus · Lunch specials · Bar seating for à la carte dining

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Modern · Polished · Elegant · Contemporary

Seating Capacity & Layout: Bi-level dining room · Main dining area · Bar seating · Private dining options

Lighting & Music Style: Warm ambient lighting · Sophisticated, low-volume background music

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Private Dining: No outdoor seating · Private dining available for events

Unique Interior Highlights: Sleek architectural lines · Art-forward décor · Dramatic dessert presentation areas

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Crab nachos

• Duck al pastor

• Lobster tacos

• Short rib tacos

• Seasonal tasting menu selections

• Signature desserts

Beverage Highlights: House margaritas · Craft cocktails · Curated wine list · Premium agave spirits

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Crab Nachos · Duck al Pastor · Chef’s Dessert Creations

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly · Gluten-aware dishes (limited vegan options)

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full table service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Refined · Knowledgeable · Attentive and polished

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations strongly recommended · Smooth seating with bar wait options

Ideal For: Business dinners · Date nights · Food enthusiasts · Special occasions

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Empellón blends Mexican culinary inspiration with a distinctly New York sensibility, delivering refined, seasonal cuisine in an upscale Midtown setting.

Chef Profile: Chef Alex Stupak, former pastry chef at wd~50 and Alinea, brings a rare dessert-driven perspective to modern Mexican-influenced dining.

Entertainment: Chef-led dining experience · Seasonal menu rotations

Instagrammable / Unique Highlights: Crab nachos plating · High-concept desserts · Elegant bi-level interiors

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Lunch & Dinner (hours vary by day)

Contact Number: +1 212-380-1215

Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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