Walk-ins only • First come, first served
Located on Columbus Avenue between 69th and 70th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, El Mitote is a Guadalajara-style Mexican restaurant serving brunch, tacos, pozole, and margaritas just steps from Lincoln Center and Central Park.
Join us for outdoor dining, vibrant flavors, walk-in only experience with a lively, neighborhood vibe
BRUNCH UPPER WEST SIDE NYC
Brunch at El Mitote is served daily on Columbus Avenue, featuring Guadalajara-style Mexican dishes alongside our full menu until 4PM.
Enjoy chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, tacos, and margaritas in a lively, outdoor setting just steps from Central Park and Lincoln Center.
Whether you're starting your day or joining us for a late lunch, El Mitote is considered one of the best brunch spots on the Upper West Side for casual dining, outdoor seating, and bold Mexican flavors.
Brunch served daily until 4PM
Full menu available during brunch hours
Outdoor dining on Columbus Avenue
MARGARITAS UPPER WEST SIDE NYC
At El Mitote, margaritas are where it all starts. Fresh, vibrant, and made to go with tacos, good music, and a table that’s never quiet for long.
From bold, oversized house margaritas to frozen all year and classic on the rocks, there’s always a drink that fits the moment.
Right on Columbus Avenue with outdoor seating and a high-energy vibe. El Mitote is a go-to on the Upper West Side for margaritas, casual drinks, and a fun, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Oversized margaritas
Frozen margaritas available all year
Classic and flavored margaritas
Outdoor seating on Columbus Avenue
RESTAURANT NEAR LINCOLN CENTER NYC
Right on Columbus Avenue, El Mitote is an easy stop before or after Lincoln Center. Close enough to walk, easy to enjoy before or after a show
Come in for tacos, pozole, margaritas, and a lively atmosphere that feels like the Upper West Side at its best — outdoor seating, good energy, and no rush.
Whether you're heading to a show or coming from Central Park, El Mitote is a go-to near Lincoln Center for casual dining, outdoor seating, and a fun, welcoming vibe.
Steps from Lincoln Center
Outdoor seating on Columbus Avenue
Great for pre-show and post-show
ROOTED IN GUADALAJARA
Cristina Castañeda’s story at this address began in 1992. In 2012, she transformed it into El Mitote, the Guadalajara-rooted restaurant guests know today.
HOURS & LOCATION
208 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Between 69th & 70th Streets, steps from Lincoln Center.
Open daily 11:30 AM-10 PM.
Walk-ins only. First come, first served
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you take reservations?
El Mitote is walk-ins only. Seating is first come, first served.
Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes. We offer seasonal sidewalk and roadway outdoor dining on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Do you offer Delivery and takeout?
Yes. Orders can be placed online for pickup or delivery from El Mitote on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
Where are you located?
El Mitote is located at 208 Columbus Avenue between 69th and 70th Street in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, just steps from Lincoln Center.
What kind of food do you serve?
El Mitote serves Guadalajara-rooted Mexican cooking including tacos, pozole, comida corrida and brunch favorites. See our menu
What are your hours?
We are open daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.