Toloache - 4.7 rating - Festive Mexican Dining in NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Toloache 50th St

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 251 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019

City + Neighborhood Tag: Manhattan – Theater District / Midtown West

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened mid-2000s (flagship location)

Cuisine Type: Mexican – Contemporary Mexican / Regional Mexican

Dining Style: Casual Dining / Festive Bistro / Bar & Lounge

Price Range: (Approx. $50–$80 for two)

Special Offers / Deals: Pre-theater dining, ceviche tastings, seasonal cocktails

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Vibrant, Festive, Modern Mexican

Seating Capacity & Layout: Large multi-level restaurant with indoor dining across two floors

Lighting & Music Style: Energetic lighting with upbeat Latin and lounge music

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Indoor dining only; suitable for large groups and events

Unique Interior Highlights: Guacamole & ceviche bar, wood-burning oven, handcrafted Mexican décor

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Ceviche Tasting Sampler

• Hand-Pressed Corn Tortilla Tacos

• Short Rib Barbacoa

• Grilled Octopus

• Queso Fundido

Beverage Highlights: Extensive Tequila & Mezcal List, Signature Margaritas, Agave Cocktails

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Ceviche Tasting & Tacos al Pastor

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly; gluten-free corn tortillas available

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Professional, high-energy, theater-district efficient

Waiting Time Experience: Busy pre-show hours; reservations strongly recommended

Ideal For: Pre-Theater Dining, Groups, Friends, Casual Celebrations, Date Nights

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Founded by Chef Julian Medina, Toloache brings contemporary Mexican cuisine to Midtown with bold flavors, festive energy, and one of NYC’s strongest agave programs.

Chef Profile: Chef Julian Medina – celebrated for modern Mexican cooking across NYC

Entertainment: High-energy music-driven dining atmosphere

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Colorful ceviches, tequila displays, lively multi-story dining rooms

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Lunch & Dinner Daily

Contact Number: +1 212-581-1818

Parking: Nearby Paid Garages / Street Parking Limited

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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