Mexico Lindo Restaurant

This restaurant is definitely my favorite mexican restaurant. I have been so frustrated trying to find good mexican food in the city. I feel like so many mexican restaurants don’t have the «classic dishes» they just have fancy «tacos». However– Mexico lindo definitely has my favorite fajita and queso in the city. They have a great menu– they serve basically everything! The service is great and the food is definitely high quality. I love the steak! The environment is great– you can sit near the window and it feels like you are sitting outside. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

OK, I used to come here at least once a week during the school year. Normally, they are friendly enough and accommodating within reason. But I went with two friends last week.
First issue — we asked if we could sit near the window and were told we would be too close to the people who were sitting at the table next to it. Oh. Kay. Weird, but whatever. It seemed like a normal amount of distance to me, but I’m not a restaurant feng shui master. I guess we’ll just sit at this crappy table in the dark.
Second issue — free chips are great! We like free chips. We ate maybe ten of them between the three of us. At the end of our meal, my friend asked for a to-​go box for her meal and asked if they could put in the chips. «Three dollars.» Um, what? For used chips? We asked what they were going to do with them if we didn’t take them and they said «throw them away.» WTF?! We said we didn’t want them for $ 3 (obviously), so he picked them up, walked them to the trash, and chucked them. Double WTF?! Passive aggressive much?
I hope the $ 3 shake-​down for garbage chips was worth it, because I’ve probably spent $ 500 here in the past 6 months. Now I won’t be back.

I usually come here for lunch on Fridays and the staff is fine. However, today was a horrible experience. Had to wait fifteen minutes for the waiter to acknowledge my presence, he placed the wrong order for me, didn’t check back with me until I ate a small portion of the wrong meal he brought and he didn’t even ask why there was still a lot of food on my plate. Don’t think I will come here again. Not worth it.

I been here a few times many years ago. The good was good. The bar is small but they make a mean drink. It’s pretty inexpensive. The tables are cute I have sat in the window on the side street. Parking is a problem but then again parking is always a problen in the city. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is fresh and the place is spotless.

I liked Mexico Lindo! On a rainy Friday night this was a great place to duck into for a quick meal and a few drinks while catching up with an old friend. Service from start to finish was attentive and fast, maybe even a little too attentive… at first I had to ask for a minute to get myself together after the rain had me all sorts of dishevled. Still, I appreciated the frequent check ins and honest feedback on the menu. The guacamole was delicious, and I am a tough critic when it comes to guac. I’ll reason it at the table if I’m not satisified. Life is too short to eat bad guacamole! That said, this guac was tasty and good portion for sharing as a starter. I do agree it was over priced but I was also really really hungry and not caring about that in the moment. The enchiladas suizas were really great. the chicken was wel seasoned and I love when the hot sauce is on the side so you can build your adventure as you eat. I for one, can not hand when it comes to spice (see my past reviews). Sometimes I’m in the mood to be brave, most times I’m not, and I like when the hot sauce comes on the side and appeases my control freak side. Finally, the drinks made my night. The Kick @** Mojito lives up to its name, two of those and I was feeling warm and fuzzy enough to venture back into the rain with a smile. My friend had the margarita and was throwing them back without a complaint. Overall, it was a nice place for dinner and conversation. Agreed the prices were a bit high, but for decent reliable food and drink on a rainy night, I wasn’t exactly running away. And with fun, attentive servcice at least I felt like I got what I was paying for.

If you’re looking for authentic Mexican cuisine, this is the place! Every picture I saw prior to going, sold me!
The food was amazing! I had the Flautitas de Pollo for a starter and it was really tasty and fresh! For dinner I had the chicken enchiladas! They were pretty good I would have liked a little bit more spice but overall, tasty!
The portion sizes are plentiful! And the ambiance was nice and quaint!

We live a few blocks away. We come often. We came tonight for my husband’s birthday and they did such a nice job. The service was friendly without being in your face. They did the whole candle thing in a cheesecake for him (their recommendation for dessert. Totally on point. I don’t like cheesecake, but this was GOOD). We will definitely be back. The passion fruit frozen margarita is also great (another waiter recommendation). White sangria is also the way to go.

Jman here with my first negative review. As you guys know; it takes a lot to grind my gears. The food was bad. We got fajitas and fish tacos. Oh yea and don’t let me forget the guac to start. The guac wasn’t fresh and it seemed like they defrosted it 8 minutes before serving. The fish tacos (a $ 26 house special) came with 3 mini tacos that tasted like rat who lives outside my apartments feces. It wasn’t good. And the fajitas were so average. I can’t give one star, cause it’s not in my plums to do so, but it was an expensive dinner for a below average meal. If you’re looking for dinner, go somewhere else. I can’t speak for the lunch side. Jman, out

I came here for a school trip and the food, service, and atmosphere was excellent. Best Mexican food I’ve had in awhile. I had the chicken flautas and I enjoyed every single bite of it. Highly recommend!

After searching for a good Mexican food place in NYC (I’m a Cali girl), I finally found one. This is a place to treat yourself, since the dishes hover around $ 20, although there are a few cheaper ones. But the nice thing is, if you check in on Unilocal,you get a free tequila shot! Talk about a great way to start the meal.
I tried the steak fajitas. They came out sizzling with fresh vegetables cooked the perfect amount (not too soggy) with a very flavorful and tender steak. I was able to actually bite through the steak, so it wasn’t too tough. The rice and beans it comes with have a surprising amount of flavor! There wasn’t any left over at the end.
I also was lucky to taste some of the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce. DO NOT miss out on this dish. The sauce is divine, with nut flavor and all. Our waiter said there is only one other place in Brooklyn that makes this sauce, since it is difficult and takes a whopping 8 hours to cook properly. It is worth doling out a little extra money to get one of their entrees with mole sauce. A very unique flavor experience!

Terrible food & margaritas. We had the steak and quesadilla. Both so terrible we couldn’t finish. The wait staff is very nice and tries their best that’s why the 2 stars. Would not recommend and will never be back.

This is the second time I’ve been here for lunch and loved it both times. There is a chance that I got the same thing (enchiladas and flautas) both times so I can’t really speak of anything else on the menu. The prices are reasonable and the food is authentic. I would be happy coming here anytime I was in the area.

Best Mexican in the city! The burrito is fantastic, the staff is so friendly and prices are great

Pretentious af. The fancy wooden door caught my eye as I decided to find a place to stop and recharge (my phone that is). I was surprised when I saw the free shot on Unilocal,and we had made it in time for happy hour! The food was ridiculously overpriced. $ 13 for guacamole? I can barely understand why guacamole is even $ 8!
We wanted to order chips and salsa ($ 3 happy hour) to go with the free shots, but then we were told that to check in on Unilocal you have to order something. I have never heard this rule before. I did hear it once at a hookah lounge, but the staff there were very rude and said we didn’t purchase enough. So then we each got a beer, there wasn’t anyone else in the restaurant so I’m sure they should be glad anyone showed up at all. Nice décor, maybe I’ll come back who knows.

I’ve been eating at Mexico Lindo for over 20 years and I absolutely love the staff who are still there today and I am so grateful for their support to the local community at Hunter College where I went to school. They are a great restaurant to bring my friends and family. When my parents came into town we ate there often and my parents loved it. I brought my friends there for birthday dinners and made Mexico Lindo my go-​to date spot. Their food is the most authentic Mexican food I’ve ever had in my life from their chips and salsa and guacamole to their frozen margarita — out of this world — to their sizzling fajitas.
The ambiance mixed with their Latin music brings me to a place of total happiness. I am so grateful for the owner of Mexico Lindo for supporting the Campus Clipper coupon booklet for many years. Thank you so much for your support to New York City and colleges in New York like NYU and Hunter College — just beautiful people!

Well, the AC was great on a very hot day… that is the most I can say of this place. As I type my glass is still empty of water. We are also ready to leave but no sign of our waiter since he brought our meals.
Anyway, the margarita was average and the chips were average. The chips come with 1.5 ounces of salsa and they charge extra if you need more salsa. I wouldn’t mind paying extra for salsa but not for another 1.5 ounces of it. Perhaps they should use normal sized salsa bowls then people would not feel like they are being fleeced when they ask for more salsa.
The garlic shrimp (cam ajillo) was okay and the chilaquiles verdes was okay.
Not sure I would go out of my way to return. It wasn’t bad and I would not mind returning but not going out of my way.

*** Decently priced, Friendly staff, Good food ***
Came here with a friend to grab a quick lunch bite. There were lunch special items ranging from $ 11 – 12; great portions. I got an appetizer item which was still just as filling ($ 8). They charge extra for sour cream; it’s not a big deal, but I wish they had told me prior. Overall, great environment, comfortable seating, accommodting staff.

I am so beyond disappointed with Mexico Lindo. This might be your neighborhood jaunt or your all-​time favorite Mexican place, but I for one will not be returning. Ever.
I will start off with this disclaimer: It was Cinco de Mayo. I am sure it might be great if the place is empty and you are the only table there and they can devote all of their time and energy to you. But honestly, if you cannot properly prepare for busy holidays, you’re just fooling everyone for the rest of the year.
I had made a reservation a week ahead of time to secure a table for 6 people at 6:30. The reservation was made on Unilocal (so shame on you too, guys!). A few of us arrived at a quarter to 6 because we knew it would be insane. We were happy to spend the 45 mins spending money at their bar. Upon arrival they told us reservations cannot be made for Cinco de Mayo. Well, that’s hilarious because I made one. They told us they would seat us when the rest of our party arrived. Well that’s annoying because this bar is packed and all of the tables are completely empty.
I tried to tell the hostess multiple times that we did in fact make a reservation and they should really look into that because they were going to run into trouble today if anyone else made a reservation that they wouldn’t honor. She did not listen to me. And honestly, I get it, they are slammed, but come on lady, hear me out. I am just trying to help you!
One of my friends could no longer come, so now we were only a table of 5. We told them we were all there. we wait another 20 mins to be sat.
So we finally get sat — a little after 6:30 (lolz reservations amirite?). In order to accommodate a table of 5 as awkwardly and inconveniently as possible, they shifted some of the booth tables down and stuck a chair on the side of it. So we have 2 people sitting in the booth, 2 people sitting on chairs across from them, and one poor soul wedged in between our table and the next table — sitting on the end of our table.
OK.
Now, from what I understand you are supposed to get chips and salsa upon being sat. We sit, no chips, no salsa, no water. We order drinks and guacamole. They brought out the guacamole so quickly that there was no way it could have been freshly made. Then they bring the chips and salsa. The guacamole was ok. But they didn’t bring us chips with the guac, just chips with the salsa — so already we are getting gypped a whole basket of chips. Which yea yea is not a huge deal, but it did add to the grief.
We order our entrees, ⁴⁄₅ of us order the enchiladas and there was some confusion I suppose because ¾ enchiladas arrived. Full disclaimer: it was my enchiladas that didn’t arrive. At this point, I am fuming. This place has done absolutely nothing to win me over.
They bring out my enchiladas. Meh. My friend who didn’t order the enchiladas ordered one of the specials, a shrimp quesadilla. The waiter did tell her it was small, but she went ahead and ordered it anyway with some plantains. (Plantains are delicious all the time — it is virtually impossible to screw up plantains, so needless to say, these plantains were delish). And surprise, the shrimp quesadilla was small. Just bizarre that it was a special on the menu. It was smaller than the regular quesadilla that a child next to us was eating.
We finish up, I ask for mine to be wrapped up, along with 2 plantains that were left over. The bus boy sticks his thumb right in the plantains, so I probably won’t be eating those.
We get the check — $ 140 — 5 entrees, 1 beer, 1 margarita ($ 12), 1 side dish, and guac.
We have the check for like 45 minutes. We finally get someone to take it, she says «We cannot take more than 2 cards, girls, it says it right on our menu.» Fine, fine fine fine fine fine. Here are 2 cards. Just take the damn check so we can get out of here.
We left. Will never return.
Honestly, I really wanted to like this place and I am shocked I didn’t. It has been here forever, the reviews are all great and its family owned. Unfortunately, I had a really lousy experience and can guarantee that I won’t return. It really just seemed that they weren’t at all prepared for the holiday crowd.

My company ordered from this place for our lunch. The food was off the chain!!! The Flautitas de papa tasted magical! With the salsa and mexican crema, I ate like 3 of them! And we had fajitas with chicken and pepper, amazing! The beef option is good too. We had yellow rice on the side.
I will go visit this place one day. Can’t wait to have the same food again!

Mexico Lindo makes you feel like you are in Mexico. It is big, but cozy at the same time. Went around noon and it was completely empty, so they sat us in the floor to ceiling window area. This allowed us to enjoy our lunch with somewhat of a nice view.
The server greeted us with some chips and salsa. These were AMAZING. Actually, they were the best thing our of the entire meal.
I went with a ropa vieja lunch special. I should of not trusted this dish, a s it is not mexican. The dish was okay, definitely NOT what ropa vieja tastes like. This one tasted like if the meat was submerged in tomato paste. My accompanies ordered plantiain soup and salad, while another one had two chicken burittios from the lunch special., They described their dishes as decent and the portions were great.
Perhaps, I will give them in a chance in the future and order something that is actually measured.