Maz Mezcal is the best Mexican on the the UES. Great sangria and nachos (we love the ones served with beef, chicken and guacamole). The Acapulco combo is also excellent. If you have kids,... More

Maz Mezcal is the best Mexican on the the UES. Great sangria and nachos (we love the ones served with beef, chicken and guacamole). The Acapulco combo is also excellent. If you have kids, remember that they can't accommodate your stroller.
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Maz Mezcal is a great Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side. I tend to order the chicken mole every time because it is really good, and there's enough food to take it home and make a 2nd meal... More

Maz Mezcal is a great Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side. I tend to order the chicken mole every time because it is really good, and there's enough food to take it home and make a 2nd meal of it. The guacamole is great, it's served in a nacho chip bowl, so you can eat it after you're done dipping the rest of it. Margaritas, as another reviewer said, pack a punch, boy are they good! Atmosphere is festive - if you eat in the back, they often put kids there, so if you prefer a quieter meal, try the dining area at the front of the restaurant, or outside if weather permits. Definitely make reservations before going.
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yet the price are a bit high. I think that the Mexican places in New York need to realize that just because they are 3000 plus miles from Mexico does NOT mean they can or should overprice their food... More

yet the price are a bit high. I think that the Mexican places in New York need to realize that just because they are 3000 plus miles from Mexico does NOT mean they can or should overprice their food (or their drinks, there are too many places to drink in NY to even think about getting away with that).
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I've always enjoyed coming to this lively Mexican restaurant. It's normally very crowded, so be sure to make reservations at least a day in advance. My only complaint is that on days they are very... More

I've always enjoyed coming to this lively Mexican restaurant. It's normally very crowded, so be sure to make reservations at least a day in advance. My only complaint is that on days they are very busy, they try to turn over the tables very quickly. We actually had a waiter tell us to either order more drinks or leave as they needed the table. Besides that, I've always liked the place. The margaritas are good and strong. Try the sopapillas for dessert; they are delicious!
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