Vibrant Mexican spot w/ spontaneous energy & exceptional dishes like birria & masa pancakes. A true neighborhood gem.
Sonal Shah reviews Cocina Consuelo, a vibrant Mexican restaurant in Hamilton Heights known for its spontaneous atmosphere and exceptional dishes like birria and masa pancakes, calling it a New York love song.
Cocina Consuelo in Hamilton Heights is a vibrant Mexican restaurant that originated from a pandemic-era supper club. It offers a lively, homey atmosphere with serious cooking, drawing inspiration from traditional recipes. The menu features standout dishes like 15-hour birria, deboned cornish hen, and breakfast tortillas, making it a beloved spot for various dining occasions.
This Mexican restaurant is lauded for its carefully prepared dishes, with the masa pancake and birria being particularly popular recommendations. Some diners have noted that while technically well-executed, certain dishes like the mole or guacamole may not appeal to everyone, and some find the drinks expensive.
"Standout dishes include the Masa Pancakes, Torta De Pierna, Hibiscus 'Tinga' Quesadillas, Bone Marrow Birria, and Tuna confit stuffed jalapeños."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Cocina Consuelo, highlighting its unique atmosphere and delicious, well-prepared Mexican cuisine. While most feedback is positive, a few find it overhyped or overpriced.
Important Note
One Reddit user found the restaurant overhyped, with expensive drinks lacking alcohol and food being technically well-executed but less flavorful than other options. Another user found the birria bone marrow to lack flavor and the guacamole to be a poor value.
"This commenter recommends Cocina Consuelo for those dining uptown."
Positive"This user calls Covina Consuela a 'sleeper pick' for the best Mexican food in the city."
Positive"This user calls Covina Consuela a 'sleeper pick' for the best Mexican food in the city."
Positive"This user highly recommended Cocina Consuelo, specifically mentioning the bone marrow Birria."
Positive"Cocina Consuelo is listed as a top recommendation in the Hamilton Heights area."
Positive"Cocina Consuelo is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"Cocina Consuelo is listed as a recommended place for pancakes."
Positive"Cucina Consuelo is recommended for its Masa pancake and also suggests getting the torta. It's advised to go early."
Positive"The user mentioned Cocina Consuelo as a restaurant that opened in early 2024 and was covered by food media, questioning its inclusion on a 'best new restaurant' list due to being 'old news'."
Neutral"The original poster was surprised by how mediocre Cocina Consuela was, finding the birria bone marrow to lack flavor and the $16 guacamole with stale chips to be a poor value and not tasty."
Negative"The commenter usually has good luck with shorter waits between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. They also highly recommend the Torta."
Positive"Cocina Consuelo on 143rd is recommended."
Positive"Cocina Consuelo is considered overhyped, with expensive drinks lacking alcohol and food being technically well-executed but less flavorful than other options."
Negative"This is listed as one of several Mexican restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"The commenter suggested Cocina Consuelo as a vegetarian-friendly brunch option. It is a recommended spot for the occasion."
Positive"The commenter recommends Cocina Consuelo for its bone marrow birria."
Positive"Cocina Consuelo can be busy at night, but brunch and lunch are more relaxed. The staff are friendly and it's more enjoyable when not slammed."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Cocina Consuelo and suggests mentioning neighborhood residency to the staff."
Positive"The commenter had Cocina Consuelo on their list of places to try."
Neutral"The user inquired about whether extra discounts for Cocina Consuelo are random after seeing one on their website."
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