Fire-driven Mexican steakhouse w/ vibrant ambiance & shareable plates. Must-try tacos & unique sides.
Sonal Shah reviews Cuerno, a Midtown chophouse with a Mexican twist, highlighting its tableside sizzle, charred steaks, fresh tortillas, and unique pairings like manchego cheesecake with guava.
This Midtown chophouse offers a vibrant twist on traditional steakhouse dining, blending Northern Mexican roots with fire-driven cuisine. Diners can expect a lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations, with dishes designed for sharing. From complimentary cocktails to creatively prepared steaks and tacos, it aims to impress with bold flavors and a unique culinary approach.
The cuisine is a fusion of Northern Mexican flavors and steakhouse classics, with a strong emphasis on fire-driven dishes and ingredients. Popular recommendations include various tacos, particularly the ribeye and branzino, as well as steak entrees and appetizers like charcoal-roasted cauliflower. Customers also note the complimentary chips and salsas and a visually appealing dessert.
"Highly recommended dishes include the ribeye taco, branzino taco, charcoal roasted cauliflower, and the hamachi. The desserts are also noted as visually appealing and worth saving room for."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the restaurant, praising its lively atmosphere, unique Mexican-inspired steak dishes, and the quality of its tacos.
Important Note
One reviewer found the menu overwhelming and the mezcal list surprisingly priced. Another mentioned service issues during their visit.
"The original poster heard of Cuerno and was pleased to learn it was located in the recommended area."
Positive"The user recommended Cuerno, noting it's great for high-end Mexican food and can accommodate dietary restrictions well."
Positive"Cuerno was listed as a restaurant suggestion."
Positive"Cuerno is suggested as a non-traditional but excellent option for steak, recommended alongside GUI for something different."
Positive"This user mentioned "Cuerno" as a recommendation."
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Positive"This commenter enthusiastically recommends Cuerno Cuerno Cuerno, a relatively new Mexican steakhouse from a well-regarded Mexico City group, praising its delicious tacos, hamachi, steaks, fish dishes, and desserts."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Cuerno, describing it as a delicious, high-end Mexican steakhouse with a beautiful space and outrageously good food, including hamachi, ribeye tacos, and branzino. The dessert is also worth saving room for, and while not inexpensive, it is considered worth the price. It's located a bit east of Chelsea piers but not too far."
Positive"A user agreed that Cuerno is really good."
Positive"A user recommended Cuerno, describing it as fairly new and very good."
Positive"Cuerno is highlighted as a Mexican steakhouse from Mexico City that is 'VERY GOOD'."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Cuerno is the best option among those suggested."
Positive"Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse on 50th and 6th, is highlighted for its warm, lively atmosphere and elevated tacos, along with steak entrees. It has high ratings on Google and Resy."
Positive"Cuerno is recommended as a steak and Mexican cuisine option in Midtown."
Positive"Suggests Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse in midtown that is reportedly getting a lot of hype."
Positive"This user is planning to visit Cuerno the next day with a teenager who doesn't eat much, and found the information about portion sizes helpful for their planning."
Positive"In a reply, this user agreed about the large portion sizes at Cuerno, suggesting that focusing on appetizers and tacos would be a good strategy for a future visit."
Positive"Replying to a comment about portion sizes, this user found the tacos at Cuerno to be very generously filled and satisfying, even after starting with multiple orders. They also commented on the generally high prices of tequila and mezcal in bars."
Positive"This diner had a mixed experience at Cuerno, finding the food good but the menu overwhelming and heavy. They noted that the arrachera steak and beans were better than the ribeye, but experienced service issues and found the mezcal list surprisingly priced."
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