Paladar

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161 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002

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(212) 473-3535
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Best

Well I think what this girl say is a lie, because all the staff that I saw there is hispanic, and I'm hispanic too and I was very well treated, the food is very good, the drinks t...

Worst

Didn't get to see the entire joint because we were seated in the front bar area, which was great for my friends who were able to smoke. The service was good but they have some is...

great eats at cheap prices 1/28/2003

I will definitely return to this hip spanish spot. The Tuna cerviche was excellent, the soy sauce it was served with had an excellent kick to it. I ordered the seafsoup which was amazing. Mussels clams shrimp in the most delicious rich spicey broth. And the greatest thing was how cheap the bill was. Pros: reasonable prices, good for big party's, service more

GREAT all around 1/1/2003

Paladar is a great place! the staff is always friendly and service is fast (I've eaten here over a dozen times over 2 years, including 2 large birthday parties in back garden - so TRUST ME). The drinks are excellent - love the mojitos and passion fruit margaritas. The food is consistently very good and tasty - all fish dishes are excellent! and the prices are a great. This restaurant also has a wonderful and fun atmosphere - cool music, lighting, people. more

A great Sunday spot 12/10/2002

Just sort of stumbled upon this place while looking for a good brunch spot sunday afternoon. No wait at 2:00 pm, and the decor is funky and pleasant. Well, the scrambled eggs turned out to be great, and the whole meal was such a good value. Each brunch special comes with a complementary coffee and drink (you can choose from either an alcoholic or virgin selection of fruit juices.) My whole meal cost about 8 dollars. You get a good sense of the Spanish flavor as the eggs are complemented nicely not with hash browns and toast, but cooked yucca and a side of chopped tropical fruit. You'll find you won't miss the normal accompaniments at all. Great value, quick service, and a yummy Sunday morning. Pros: No wait, Fast service, Cheap, cheap, cheap Cons: Drafty if sat in back, Too much food more

Delishes dishes 10/6/2002

Great spot for a few appetizers before heading out to the bars in the area. Cheap and tasty food, amazing cocktails, and great atmosphere. A little loud, so don't come here for a first date, but definitely good for seconds.... Pros: inexpensive, good food and drinks Cons: loud more

Don't do it. 8/8/2002

So the food was pretty good, I admit that. But this is NYC, you can get great food on every corner. The service at this place was so bad, it ruined by night. I am a former waiter, so I can more than tolerate poor or slow service. But this was out of control. I could bore you with the details, but just trust me. It was horrid. If this was a very cheap diner or the food was even reasonably priced, I could overlook it. And if I were the type of person to contact a manager, I would have. But I'm not. Don't go here. Ever. more

fabulous 7/24/2002

The food is amazing. You must try the food. I went out with a few friends and each dish was to die for. You must go there!!! more

Worth Paying Cash 6/30/2002

The food, the ambiance, the drinks and the staff were all great. The prices were very reasonable. We weren't kept waiting long even though it was a Saturday night. Unfortunately, they don't accept credit cards so make sure to bring cash. Next time I want to try the back garden, it looked lovely. Definitely worth a second visit. Pros: good food, great drinks Cons: no credit cards more

GREAT PLACE 6/26/2002

This is a great place. Went here with my brother and his friends for dinner one night. Very welcoming staff and the food was wonderful. The chef Aron sanchez gretted our party at the door and was very nice. The mojito in town. more

GREAT PLACE FOR GROUPS! 6/22/2002

FABULOUS service & food! All 21 of us celebrated a birthday tonight without a single problem. Summer, our waitress was courteous and on top of everything - coming back frequently to take more sporadic orders for drinks. Damon helped with choosing the menu served family style and the food was awesome. Service and food doesn't get any better than this! I was nervous that some of our big eaters wouldn't get full, but we were ALL happily stuffed! Thanks to the staff at Paladar, we had a grand time! Pros: Affordable price, Excellent Menu, Superb Service Cons: none more

Delish! 6/2/2002

pleasant all-weather patio, great drinks, good food and reasonable prices -- and none of the snoot and tired model wannabes that seem to grace so many of its neighbors. keep up the good work. Pros: good food, outtasight drinks, acceptable prices more

Mojitos, mojitos, mojitos 5/16/2002

Excellent mojitos, and we simply love the spacious and brightly decorated back patio. more

Stick with the appetizers 5/15/2002

Appetizer are excellent here; you can make a great (and inexpensive) meal out of theml. The spicy mussels are a highlight. Have a mojito and sit in the back patio. more
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Editorial
  • The Scene
    Paladar tries to create a south-of-the-border vibe with beautifully presented Pan-Latin cuisine, colorful decor and--somewhat incongruously--loud Middle Eastern music.

    The Food

    Things seem to be just as confused behind the kitchen door. Pork tamal is more soggy than moist (you don't want to eat it so much as pick it up and wring it out); salmon, although seared to perfection, is set adrift in a pea-green sea of bland tomatillo sauce; and juicy mahi-mahi is suffocated by a drab caper, olive and tomato sauce that bears an odd resemblance to puttanesca--which may be pushing the fusion envelope too far. Ironically, Paladar means "palate" or "taste" in Spanish. But most likely, it's the eyes, not the tastebuds, that will get the most satisfaction from a meal here.

  • 3/27/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown
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