Fire-driven Mexican steakhouse w/ a lively vibe & shareable plates. Elevated tacos & impressive steaks.
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 vibrant Mexican steakhouse in Midtown offers a unique dining experience with its fire-driven cuisine and extensive tequila selection. It's a perfect spot for groups, boasting a lively atmosphere and dishes ideal for sharing, from the signature tacos to impressive steak entrees.
Cuerno offers a unique Northern Mexican steakhouse experience, with a focus on fire-driven cuisine. Popular dishes include various tacos, such as the 'Taco Richie' with ribeye and the 'Taco Taquero' with skirt steak and bone marrow. The 52-ounce tomahawk steak and charcoal-roasted cauliflower are also highly recommended. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the menu overwhelming and heavy, noting the Arrachera steak and beans were better than the ribeye.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'Taco Richie' (ribeye taco), 'Taco Taquero' (skirt steak taco), charcoal-roasted cauliflower, yellowtail hamachi, and the 52-ounce tomahawk steak. The desserts are also noted as being worth saving room for."
Customers generally have a very positive view of the restaurant, praising the unique Mexican-inspired steakhouse concept and the quality of the food, particularly the tacos and steaks. The lively atmosphere is also frequently mentioned as a highlight.
Important Note
One reviewer found the menu overwhelming and heavy, and another mentioned service issues and surprisingly high prices for mezcal.
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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."
Neutral"This commenter visited Cuerno shortly after it opened and found the steak to be perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. They also enjoyed the ceviche appetizer."
Positive"A commenter expressed interest in visiting Cuerno, stating that the food looks great and they plan to treat themselves there in the future."
Positive"The original poster found Cuerno, a new Mexican steakhouse on 6th Ave, to be a very enjoyable experience. While they didn't try the steak, they highly recommend the tacos, particularly the ribeye and branzino, noting the variety of salsas offered."
Positive"Cuerno Steakhouse is described as 'top tier'."
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