La Contenta Oeste West Village - 4.6 rating - Authentic Mexican Dining

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: La Contenta Oeste

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 78 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – West Village

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened in the mid-2010s

Cuisine Type: Authentic Mexican (Regional & Contemporary)

Dining Style: Casual Dining · Bar & Restaurant · Late-Night Dining

Price Range: Approx. $70–$100 for two

Special Offers / Deals: Late-night dining menu · Seasonal specials · Extensive agave tastings

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Warm · Rustic · Intimate · Neighborhood-chic

Seating Capacity & Layout: Main dining room · Outdoor patio seating · Cozy table layout

Lighting & Music Style: Dim, warm lighting · Latin & lounge-style playlists

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Private Dining: Patio seating available · Private dining on request

Unique Interior Highlights: Agave-lined bar · Candle-lit tables · Relaxed West Village charm

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Duck carnitas

• Short rib tacos

• Mole selections

• Tamales

• Seasonal ceviches

• House-made tortillas

Beverage Highlights: Extensive agave spirits (tequila, mezcal, raicilla, sotol, bacanora) · Mexican wine list · Craft margaritas

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Duck Carnitas · Mole Dishes · Agave Flights

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly · Vegan options available · Gluten-free corn tortillas

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full table service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Knowledgeable · Attentive · Spirits-focused guidance

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations recommended · Smooth seating for patio & dining room

Ideal For: Date nights · Food enthusiasts · Agave lovers · Small groups · Late dinners

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: La Contenta Oeste celebrates regional Mexican cuisine through refined technique, showcasing bold flavors alongside one of NYC’s most comprehensive agave and Mexican wine programs.

Chef Profile: Chef-Owner Luis Arce Mota, blending Mexican heritage with French culinary training.

Entertainment: Late-night dining energy · Agave tastings

Instagrammable / Unique Highlights: Candle-lit patio · Agave bottle wall · Artful plating

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.6 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Dinner Daily: from 5:00 PM · Late night service available

Contact Number: +1 212-533-2233

Parking: Street parking · Nearby paid garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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