Vibrant Mexican fare w/ killer happy hour & solid veg options. Known for its skillful cooking & sweet staff.
This West Village Mexican spot offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that consistently delights. Praised for its excellent cooking techniques, even dishes with slight saltiness are noted for their skillful preparation. The restaurant is a favorite for its happy hour specials and solid vegetarian options, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
The Mexican cuisine here is highly regarded, with a particular shout-out to the Chicken Mole as outstanding and underrated, served with plantains and rice. Other dishes, including seafood and fish, are noted for their excellent cooking techniques. While some find the food slightly salty, the overall preparation is considered well-done, and vegetarian options are also a strong point. The chocolate pecan tart with its crumbly crust is a dessert highlight.
"The Chicken Mole is highlighted as an outstanding and underrated dish, served with plantains and rice. The mole verde and the chocolate pecan tart with its crumbly crust are also recommended."
Customers rave about the vibrant atmosphere and the skillful cooking techniques, with many highlighting the excellent happy hour specials and friendly staff.
Important Note
Some customers noted that the food can be slightly salty.
"This comment simply lists Contenta as a suggestion."
Neutral"La Contente Oeste is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"This was the user's favorite restaurant week experience. They praised the excellent cooking technique evident in all dishes. While the food was slightly salty, it was well-made. The chocolate pecan tart with its crumbly crust was a preferred style. The service was good, and the overall energy of the restaurant, with happy staff and customers, was enjoyable. The decor was colorful and maximalist."
Positive"La Contenta Oeste was the user's favorite during Restaurant Week, with the cooking technique being particularly impressive. Despite slight saltiness, the food was well-made. They appreciated the crumbly crust on the chocolate pecan tart and the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and decor."
Positive"Recommends the Chicken Mole at La Contenta Oeste as outstanding and underrated, especially for a less traditional option. Notes it's served with plantains and rice."
Positive"La Contenta has great vibes and solid vegetarian options"
Positive"La Contenta all nearby food options to bring in."
Neutral"The people that run La Contenta are also absolute sweethearts"
Positive"La Contenta Oeste has great happy hour specials, and realllly good food in general."
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