Suenos

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311 W 17th St (at Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10011

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(212) 243-1333
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We started with appetizers of corn bread with black bean dip, and guacamole and chips. Yum. Yum. The server suggested the dish the chef made when she was on Iron Chef which was ...

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After much anticipation I was very let down with my meal. Though the menu sounds imaginative, it is executed poorly. The lobster corn fritters were overcooked and chewy, the ve...

best mexican 1/17/2008

Love it!!!!!!! I have been to plenty of mexican places there is nothing that comes close to Suenos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\r \r \r \r more
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MUY, MUY BUENO!! 5/11/2007

We were a party of 8 for a birthday, and I cannot rave enough about this restaurant. And everyone in the group agreed - (it was family, so no one was faking it). To start, the place is very cozy and there's cool art on the walls. The margaritas are a little pricey, but they use top quality booze, so it's worth it. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, and understandable (regardless of heavy accent)...and he hustled without rushing. The food...just plain excellent! You can really see the owner/chef's love for the food. She explores all the wonderful flavors in the Mexican culture and it all works. The only suggestions i have is to mark the menu a little better as to the level of spice in a dish, so you have a chance to either request it less spicy or choose something else. Another is it was a little stuffy - maybe put some ceiling fans in to move air around. This was a great dining experience and I plan on going back. I would put it in the top 5 best Mexican restaurants in the city. Pros: Ambiance, Service, Food Cons: Need to work on temperature control more
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Really liked it! 4/22/2007

Went with my wife to Suenos last week & really liked it. I was immediately impressed with the draft & bottle beer selection which, at most NYC Mexicans, consists of only, Dos Equis, Corona, Bud Light and the usual tastless American & Mexican suds. I remember Blanche de Chambly, Stoudts, Sierra and some other goodies. Anyway, on to the food, everything was very good, tasty & fresh. Service was attentive without being bothersome, nice ambiance as well. Recommended!! Pros: Beer List, Sevice, Cuisine more
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No Bueno 4/7/2007

I went to Suenos last Saturday night on a first date because I have heard some very nice things about the Restaurant. Overall, I was disapointed in every possible way. Stale chips at the Bar, reservation which I made online was not recorded in their system, Restaurant was VERY cold and no one seemed to know how to work the heat, Margaritas were weak and too limey.....I really don't mean to trash the place, but when you are spending good money to dine out, the standards must be much higher. My advice to the owner: take a few classes by eating out at some of NY's finer restaurants, and take notes. Pros: nice mural on the back wall Cons: under par restaurant more
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BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER. 11/8/2006

# 1 MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN NYC.BEST FOOD,BEST DRINK.BEST EVERYTHING.BEST SERVICE AND BEST DECO I WILL GO BACK. more
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A Gem! 5/11/2006

Great restaurant- from the great margaritas made wiht fesh lime juice and no mix to the delicious food. The plaintain crusted halibut was to die for! Everyone was very happy with their entrees. The restaurant is so pleasant and inviting. Can't wait to go back! Pros: Delicious food , fresh ingredients more
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Great Margaritas and Guacamole 5/10/2006

Okay, I LOVED my margaritas, chips and guacamole. But, I LOATHED my chile en nogada. A chile en nogada is the most decadent dish (in my opinion) in Mexican cuisine. This one completely FELL SHORT of my expectations. My friend's halibut with salsa verde was outstanding, but she was not too impressed either. I'd like to go back, but this time I'd try something less authentically Mexican and go for something ""American Mexican"" like tacos or seafood. Pros: 2 For 1 Margaritas, Fresh Guacamole, Feels like L.A. Mex Cons: Not cheap, stick to simple food, dank decor more
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The search is over! 1/9/2006

Bless you Suenos. This place is great. Definitely start out with the cornbread. You'll be asking for more. It's one of bits you want to keep eating but stop yourself short because you're worried about filling up on the apetizer. more
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not recomended 8/7/2005

worst margaritas in town,if you are going to order a battle of (white wine)they served hot.service very bad, it take 25 minutes to get my appettizers, when ask if the chef is in they said no, more
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Unique twist on traditional Mexican food 5/22/2005

I've eaten here a few times and I haven't been disappointed with the food yet! Each dish is a wonderfully unique and upscale take on traditional Mexican flavors. The drinks are tasty and the price fix menu is well worth the splurge, just make sure you're hungry. I highly recommend Suenos for a great weekend dinner! Pros: unique dishes, ambience Cons: moderate service more
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Nice and Festive, but..... 5/14/2005

The place is nice, relaxed, yet funky flair and the indoor/outdoor layout was very nice (the resturant is shoe-horned into a backyard, but is enclosed in a greenhouse, revealing an outdoors garden). The portions are skimpy and it was irksome to get chips and salsa for the table. The guacamole was fabulous, but stingy! - they charged per person, (five dollars!). They served a small-ish sized bowl of guac (creamy and salty..ummm), and handfuls of chips and soft tortillas. Tasty, but over-priced. My tuna was done perfectly and the mangotinis were refreshing. Others had the hanger-steak special and were very satisfied with it. The place is nice, if not extraordinary. Essentially, we had a nice experience except for the loud cackling multi-cultural party of eight seated below us in the open 'party room.' Didn't your mothers teach you about to how behave in public? They should have been cut off. more
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Authentic Mexican and Killer Margs 4/26/2005

Although I would agree with some that the service can be slow, my over all experience was outstanding. The margaritas were fantastic, made with fresh ingredients and great tequila, just like those I have found in Mexico. The bartender was charming and offered to let me sample different types of tequila and mescal. The food was fresh, flavorful, authentic and presented well. For a true Mexican experience, I would highly recommend Suenos. Pros: food, margaritas, salsa Cons: service more
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Better Mexican--but not here 2/2/2005

Had a reservation but was not seated until 45 minutes after reservation. Spoke with the manager about comping a round, after we had already paid for 2 rounds waiting for the table. He said he would get back to me and never did. We were seated in a hallway, not the main dining room. We told our waiter that the margaritas weren't very good, and he said most customers sent them back because they were too bitter. Next our server mixed up all 4 appetizers-all were mediocre at best and some undercooked. The main dishes arrived about 45 minutes after the appetizers-which were indeed better. We had no silverware and our waiter did not notice. We were largely ignored throughout our meal. The only thing that was brought with rapid speed was the check. Cons: Expensive, Service unacceptable, Staff Poor attitude more
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A Dream Come True 12/5/2004

Very warm atmosphere and wonderful cuisine to match. I had a great meal here, the squash soup was terrific as was my venison- cooked to perfection. The service was great and the wine list works well with the food offerings. Having been to Mexico numerous times and yearning for the same culinary experience, that is what Suenos delivered yet again. Go and enjoy! Pros: Food, Service, Ambience more
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TOO EXPENSIVE AND BELOW AVERAGE 12/4/2004

Was really looking forward to dinner here -- I live in the neighborhood and had heard some good things. Service was good, except for a very long gap between appetizers (which came out too quickly) and entree (whick took another 45 minutes to arrive). Appetizers were good, entree was poor (I had duck empenadas). I was treating a party of four, and I realized how outrageous the prices were when I got the bill. Pros: nice wait staff, good appetizers Cons: , poor value more
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Not so Mexican 11/20/2004

The dining room was very cool & ambience great, bar was quaint and neat, the staff was incredibly friendly. Our appetizers were incredible & almost too big, kind of destroying our appetite for the main course. Both of our main courses, however, weren't all that great....just not that unique and eye-catch a taste or flavor, just sort of bland. Also the entree menu was very un-Mexican, it had all the usual staples from an American restaurant, which was weird. From that end it was kind of disappointing. The other knock was the entrance to the restaurant it was all these neon lights, as if you were walking into a 24hr deli, quite odd....because once you get inside it's very nice inside. Pros: Ambience, Appetizers, Friendly Staff Cons: , Bland Entrees more
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Arrogant 11/18/2004

Suenos has great food and killer margaritas but as indicated in a previous review, seems to have missed the lesson on customer service. From the call to make a reservation to the goodbye on the way out of the restaurant, staff is incredibly arrogant, annoying and condescending. I have been to Suenos at least 5 times (once for brunch) and keep hoping that the management will teach the staff that there are plenty of restaurants in the city that offer great customer service and that word of poor customer service is a sure way to lose customers and unfortunately travels like wildfire. more
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Muy Bueno 11/11/2004

Suenos is a little oasis, with it's unique and intimate decor, including a little table set off like a DJ booth in the corner of the dining room where fresh tortillas are made througout the evening. And the food is tremendous, melding strong flavors in a unique way, with the chef bringing her own stamp to traditional Mexican cooking. Although it is a little pricey, it is well worth the occasional splurge. Pros: margaritas, good service, great appetizers more
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Wannabe 6/30/2004

The combinations sound good on ""paper"" but most dishes are heavy or muddy. Good quality ingredients but hit or miss execution. Oh and our server was arrogant and unhelpful. They seem to think they are the Mexican Daniel ! (The wrong idea since Daniels service is anything but arrogant) Perhaps it was just an off night. more
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I'd give it a B+ 2/5/2004

The food is very good -- carnitas were fantastic. Appetizers good -- great guac. With the exception of the cool upstairs bathroom, the decor is kinda old school cheezy mex -- pastels, etc. The service is ok -- some of the staff was busier with friends than with customers. The prices were a bit high for Mexican food, but the food was quite tasty. Overall, better than average. Pros: food more
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Owner Message

  • A really good dream transports you to another world where every discovery is captivating and delightful. So it is with Suenos, which means "dreams" in Spanish.

    Suenos reflects Executive Chef/Owner Sue Torres' love of all things Mexican. From the decor, to the selection of tequilas, to the insistence on a true cocinera, or tortilla lady, working on a comal in the main dining room, Torres pays homage to the centuries of tradition that have woven together Mexico's flavors and ingredients. The menu's dishes reflect Torres' understanding of the country's regional diversity as well as her classical culinary training.

    Award-winning beverage consultant Steve Olsen, assisted in the creation of a special tequila and mezcal list, featuring many small artisanal producers. The wine selection offers perfect pairings with Torres' dishes, while signature cocktails complete the festive setting.

Editorial

  • In Short
    Down a little alley and past the overflowing, convivial front bar area, the dining room glows in shades of peach, fuchsia and tangerine. Plush booths surround a glassed-in...

  • 9/25/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Wed 5pm-11pm Thu-Sat 5pm-12am
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  • Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
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