Arriba Arriba

A GREAT find! A very small restaurant, its best to make reservations. The food was incredible itialin, the drinks were delicious and the service was fantastic. Felt like family!

Very cozy and fancy ambience. Super nice service and simply delicious food! Maybe the taco portions should be a little bigger (3 instead of 2), but maybe I was just hungry. The guacamole was fantastic!

Food VERY disappointing 👎👎 I’m a neighbor and as far as I’m remember the food wasn’t that bad as it ia now.. The portions got haft of the size and the price double!! The avocado portion is 11$ and is not even an entire avocado. The tacos come two VERY small tacos for 13$ but what impressed me was that they cut the shrimp in tiny pieces and mix with bell peppers so there was not even one shrimp per taco 👎👎 the service is very good, the waitresses are very kind and attentive, the food has NO taste and you can feel it is made with poor quality ingredients. I sincerely hope management finds a balance between being profitable and greediness. In a neighbor with Mexican restaurants in every corner ( they have one right in front literally) , the quality of your food ( not just the service) shouldn’t be neglected like this.

I had the fiesta salad. The food came out fast and was flavorful with a beautiful presentation. Bathrooms were clean. Overall, I had a good experience.

We walked pass this place many times and its always packed so we decided to try it out.The service was very friendly. Our wait staff was patient with us and also made good recommendations. I really enjoyed the Mexican chicken soup, it was the perfect starter on a cold winter night. I followed it with tacos al pastor which was also very good. The guacamole and salsa was also good. My friends also enjoyed their main. For drinks we tried the watermelon margarita, wasn’t crazy about it. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if u just want some good Mexican food.

My server, top notch and fantastic!! The carnitas meat/street style, fantastic!! $15 for two tacos that have one shell and fall apart half way through, cheap. The Famous California burrito that doesnt have French fries, rice as the first ingredient, lettuce and is wet? Have you ever had/seen a California burrito? And the coconut flan, fantastic and flavorful until they put coconut flakes on it. Made a soft and delicious flan into a crunchy disappointment. Ask for it WITHOUT flakes. The restaurant wasnt busy, and the second I finished my food my plate was taken. Like I was being rushed out/watched. Kinda strange.. all in all wont go back. Much much better Mexican food in HC

First of the energy at this place is great, so fun and comfortable at the same time. The service is amazing and definitely top tier of places I’ve been. Moving on to the food I’m not picky but I do value a great tasting taco I highly recommend the birria, Baja shrimp and pork. (Obviously with a side of chips and guacamole!) Now for the drinks! Big portions and reasonable prices, can’t beat it. Mango margarita is my favorite, they specialize in different flavors and they all taste amazing. Overall it’s always a good time when I visit and I highly recommend.

Really busy place inside - too loud for a conversation (on a Saturday night) so try and get seats outside. The food was nice if a little bland. Had the tamale, fish tacos and steak burrito. There was no heat (spice) and flavours werent punchy. Service was friendly though and food did come quite quickly, and reasonable prices.

We had a really delicious dinner here. The food was super tasty, and the staff is very friendly, giving great recommendations

Food is ok, IMO. Tacos are quite expensive and you only get two. Margaritas are not bad, but portions are small, prices are relatively high, and food is ok (not bad but nothing to write home about).

I was visiting new york to see a show. I used to go with friends and they suggested we go since its basically in the theater district. Had a great time and made it for Happy Hour.

Why is this place only a 4.2??? They have a matrix of margaritas in four sizes 💅Mama burrito is the pinnacle of Hell’s Kitchen burritos, to go or to stay. Don’t skip this masterpiece.The staff are all super friendly and veterans of the nyc dining scene. Be sure to tell them if you are headed to a Broadway show so they can expedite your experience.

We found this spot walking around and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. The service, food and atmosphere were great! We had two kids with us and they accommodated them very well. They have no kids menu but they made a quesadilla for my nephew to his liking. Great spot. Just wish the restrooms were a little bit cleaner.

Of you feel kind of hungry and want something sustainable I would recommend the California burrito. It was so filled and delicious. The best would be chicken or steak.Guac sauce and chip was on point. Service was great. Staff was so attentive and the management always checking around. Drinks are okay. Just need a little bit of improvements.Im a fan of the Long Island Iced Tea and it was okay, tasteful but okay. I would recommend this place a 💯 percent.You will not regret it

Food was bad and overpriced. The only thing that saved the meal was the mediocre quesadilla and the coke. Dont trust the pretty presentation. The chicken tacos were so gross, the pork tacos were OK, and the nachos with salsa were ehh. I will not return. Save your money, it was not worth the $80.

Ordered a taco salad bowl and was the most blandest thing I ever tasted in my life basic ingredients. Who puts pinto beans in a taco salad?. I don’t even know how this place has a 4.2 star. I think the drunks are giving the reviews.

Food was amazing. Save room for the churros, obviously. Taco salad was lovely. I had the chimichanga and it was nice quality meat and lots of cheese. The black beans were runny for my preference and rice a little dryer than I like but everything tasted great. Our server was super nice and food was fast AF!

Brandon made some great recommendations and we love the food suggestions. Love this place, will come back. Thank you Brandon.

Food was ok, not authentic or noteworthy. Margarita was good but overpriced. The fact that they nickel and dime you for tortilla chips was pretty ridiculous - $2.50 for about 12 chips. Guac tasted like it was from the supermarket, complete rip off for $11. Beware of 20% added gratuity for parties of 4 or more. Would look for a different Mexican place next time.

Even tho we sat outside we were not neglected. The place looks really cool and the atmosphere was great!We had a few drinks and some tacos and starters. The Birria tacos were pretty good (and not really spicy). The fish tacos were mild and tasted fresh.

SUCH A BARGAIN! Whether youre just looking to grab some drinks or looking for a full meal, the menu will satisfy everyones desires (and their wallet). Tacos are authentic and flavorful and the drink menu is diverse. Nice club like setting, though Ill admit the table spacing is a bit tight if youre looking for more space. Still, excellent quality food and friendly, expedited service.

Great Mexican cuisine in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, very welcoming staff paired with a fun clean environment

I was there for my daughter‘a graduation trip from CanadaFood was okay,Not very specialWhen my daughter pays bills, ( she wanted to treat me for secretly)The lady at door told my daughter (she is 17)complained to my daughter,Tip is low, should tip more….Is the Tip mandatory more than 15% in New YorkOr only this restaurant.Very upsetting happened Here in New YorkNot highly recommended to eat here.If you don’t wanna bad experience for your trip.

I went twice in a week, it’s that good. During the summer, we’d come here for margaritas (all yummy). The churros are great. Kind of meh on the fried ice cream. All the tacos are great. Creme brûlée is thin and the top is really solid —- some of the best I’ve had. Not pictured, but have also got the chimichangas - solid choice too.

A delightful vantage point from which to observe the neighborhood with quality food and some exciting menu items (salmon relleno was fantastic)

A nice taco place. Enjoy the sashimi tacos.

Even during a pandemic they have such a great outdoor setup. Great frozen drinks and the service is on point! I come here a little too much lol TRY THEM!

Always a great choice! Friendly and thoughtful service, great margaritas (arguably the best in NYC!!) and the food is great too!!!

Food is phenomenal. Drinks tasted great but I wish the margaritas were a little bit stronger. Wait for a table with a reservation was ~15 minutes for a group of 6. Once seated, the service was fast and all of the employees were very kind. Lively atmosphere with great music playing!

Stopped by for a late dinner with friends. I got a mole chicken enchilada. It was good but generally all the dishes were very mild in flavor and seasoning. A little bit more salt could’ve made it a lot better. Service was fast and great so that’s a great plus.

Arriba Arriba is a fantastic spot for great food & and a family-friendly experience! We recently dined here and couldn’t have been happier, especially with the outdoor seating. It was the perfect setup for our toddler—spacious and safely away from any street traffic, allowing us all to relax and enjoy the meal. The staff was warm and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and portions were generous, with authentic Mexican flavors that hit the spot. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great meal with a welcoming atmosphere for families!

Asked a local bartender for a dinner recommendation and Arriba Arriba did not disappoint! If you want a giant margarita with Tex mex this is the place.

This place is a hidden gem. Their good is SO consistent and if you like guacamole or salsa, look no further. Everything on the menu is exceptional

Margs and food are great! Always a fun atmosphere

The sashimi tacos were very tasty (I would have preferred a soft tortilla instead of the hard crust)the shrimp fajita was good.

Started this holiday season with the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall and when it came to where we were going to have our dinner there was no guessing, Ariba Ariba. They have decorated it in holiday style red yellow and blue lighting to make it cozy. The staff was wonderful as always. Ive been going there for over 25 years,it never disappoints. The food is always on point temperature wise and taste wise, what can I say about their drinks , especially the margaritas. I must have been away from them for a while because they have now included La Tia, in their margarita family sizes, so if you want to get really into the holiday spirit , youll have to include good old La Tia( the aunt) in your holiday plans. Good luck working your way up the family tree. Happy holidays folks and make sure you go to Ariba Ariba at 51st and 9th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

Good food but we had to wait for a while before we got served. Seating is a bit cramped.

WOW!!!! This small place made a BIG impact on me, in a very positive way! The place is small and its tight in some places! But this is NYC, midtown on the West side, lack of space is expected!!🤣 The servers were extremely friendly and accomodating!!! The food portion was a little smaller than expected! It also doesnt help that Im a big eater!🤣 Nevertheless the food was absolutely delicious and prepared according to my picky eater ways!!🤣 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT DELICIOUS PIÑA COLADA!!!!! I absolutely LOVED this place and look forward to coming here again and again!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!!!

The Food was good the Cocktails very good and the Guacamole delicious. Our table near the aircondition was f.... cold. And the music was very loud so it was hard to have a nice Smalltalk.

Pretty disappointing. We just got the Guacamole & the Corn on the Cob. Taste wise it was average and portion was ridiculously small. Would pass on this…

AMAZING restaurant!!They have not just one dish that is perfected, but many. I have had the fajitas, the taco salad, elote, stuffed plantains, fried ice cream, nachos and they are all top notch.We only had 4 nights in New york and we took two of them so we could come back again.

After I arrived, I told to person( not sure if He was the manager or Host but had a black T-shirt on him) that, I was waiting for my party on3. May I have a table inside for dinner please the answer was I couldnt give you a table while you were waiting for your party. We will seat you when they are here. It was early Sunday night and plenty of seats were available in and out dining. I waited in front of the entrance for around 15 minutes. Also, I could have a seat and have some aperitif or one of the signature Margaritas while I was waiting but that didnt happen. After my guests arrived we had light dinner with different varieties of Margaritas.Our Server was very professional ,kind and helpful. She was very comfortable and pleasant from beginning to end. She should be in front of the House to present Hospitality!!

Worst thing ever, we asked for margaritas that instead of tequila, “mezcal”. They never say an about the extra price…JUST CHECK HOW MUCH I PAID FOR 4 MARGARITAS….Avoid this place….

Good food for a good time, the vibe was on point. Good service, they always checking in you but not too much.

Best Hispanic food in NY in my opinion. Great service. All the above. I cant wait to go back!!

I come here for their lovely cocktails and really nice service

What an amazing place! The service at the entrance did not neglect us, we waited very little to have a table, when we ordered the food, the food did not take long and it was great! The waiters were always asking us if we needed anything. The atmosphere is beautiful and the restaurant experience is complete!Tip: order the passion fruit margarita.

I’ve been to Arriba Arriba and it never disappoints. The food is always good and the portions are great. Staff is super friendly and welcoming. You can usually get a table pretty quick, however on weekend nights there’s usually a waiting time, but worth it. Highly recommend.

Just got a burrito and a watermelon margarita. The ambience was great and definitely a great place to hang out with friends after a Broadway show.

This place is abusive. My friend and I ordered 4 margaritas and they charged us 182 dollars. We asked to speak to the manager and he, in a very arrogant way, told us that because of the area where the restaurant is, we had to abide by the prices of the same. Do not come to this place.

We walked pass this place many times and its always packed so we decided to try it out. The outdoor seatings were beautiful and airy. We got one 3 kinds of tacos and a plate of chicken rice thing (forgot the name). I normally dont like tacos that much but this place is really good. Their frozen margaritas with fruit puree was tasty as well. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place for a weekend brunch or if u just want some good Mexican food.

The food here tasted fresh, service was great, and vibes were fantastic. Personally, I did wish the food was slightly more seasoned towards the spicy side but the hot sauce absolutely made up for that. And on top of that, they were very accommodating and were able to take in our party of 12 on a one days notice! Highly recommend for group gatherings.

BEWARE of this establishment and using a credit card. I had to have American Express chargeback a credit card charge after the manager kept telling me she was going to refund the entire amount of the check. Someone changed he amount of the tip on the credit card receipt because I tipped only $1.00 due to horrible service. My friend said that was with me; he had the exact same experience one year prior and had spoken with the same manager. Check your credit card charges when dining here. Funny thing is that I have been in this restaurant many times and always had a good experience. Obviously this is a pattern of behavior by the staff. I just never noticed before. I only checked this particular charge for this particular night because I lost the receipt. When I did the waiter or whoever thinks it is lawful to change a credit card tip amount did change the amount.Watch this establishment when using your credit card.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the service here. All of the staff was amazing, from the host, to bus service to wait staff. Wish we could give more than 5 stars. We had such a great experience we will definitely be back.

This place holds a special place in my heart. The very 1st time I went to dinner with friends in NYC, 32 years ago, we went here. I was lucky enough to live in Hells Kitchen for 20+ yrs and always frequented Arriba Arriba. Just recently went back and the food and drinks and staff are still super fabulous. Best selection of frozen margaritas, including jalapeno!! So glad amongst all the ever changing scenery of NY, there is one mainstay thats like going back home.

So so so good!! Genuinely some of the best food Ive ever had

Food and margaritas were great! My only complaint is the service. I came with a party of 7 and and we felt rushed after we finished eating. We hadnt even asked for the check and were contemplating getting more drinks before our check arrived. Our waiter basically kicked us out saying they had a party with a reservation waiting. However, when we had initially called, we were told they did not take reservations. Only giving 2 stars because the food and margaritas were good.

Came on a Sunday afternoon. Music was blaring so hard to hear anything. Service was awful. We had to wait a while for someone to come over every time we want to order something. The chip situation is a joke. They charge toy every time you ask for more chips when the tiny bucket holds about 10 chips. They charge $12 for a tiny bowl of guacamole and then still charge if you want more chips. Drinks are watered down. Just an awful experience AND they add 20% gratuity to your bill so you don’t have a choice on what you want to tip.

Amazing Mexican restaurant! Located in a great part of town! Restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating however requires proof of vaccination for those who want to eat indoors. Food was delicious and the restaurant had a great atmosphere! 5 stars!

Been meaning to come here for years and finally stopped for Sunday afternoon margaritas and snacks. Sat outside in the sun and enjoyed terrific friendly and effecient service and delicious nachos and quesadillas. Margaritas very good. Recommend.

Great gluten free options. The atmosphere is always incredibly fun. The la mama skinny margarita is 👍. The elote, chips + guacamole- all musts.

Always the go to for wings, margaritas, and great service and vibes. Everyone here is always so kind and wonderful. 🕉️🙏🏻♾️💜

This place is a wonderful Mexican restaurant! 🇲🇽 Arriba Arriba in Hells Kitchen 🗽 offers a great selection of delicious 🤤 Mexican dishes 🍽️ like tacos 🌮, guacamole 🥑 and chips, empanadas, and more! Definitely get their Great California Burrito 🌯 with Shredded Chicken! 🍗 The staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and the service is quick. ⏲️ They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. 🪑I wish I knew about this place sooner!

Tacos were good. 5/5. Server was cool. 4/5. Credit card machine needs a update. I tried 3  pay methods and kept getting error card not accepted. Not declined. Went across the street and it worked fine. I was embarrassed. I’m actually a bartender and I now know how to handle the situation for my guests in the future.

Arriba Arriba used to be a wonderful NYC staple... fun to mingle with the chorus boys after shows ended and the food and staff were amazing. But someone bought it about 5 years ago and ever since then the food has really suffered. Portions are much smaller now and not nearly as tasty. We gave it many chances after they changed hands thinking maybe the new owners would change things back, but we eventually gave up and stopped going. I miss the old Arriba Arriba.

Excellent food super nice staff great selection of drinks

I had an amazing dining experience at Arriba Arriba! The food was outstanding. I sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather under the warmth of a heater, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I ordered the soup and enchilada suizas, and both were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. I can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu on my next trip to New York.

Best Margaritas in Hells Kitchen! The food here is pretty good too, but presented simply.

Would recommend this place completely. Service was great, people were really welcoming and so nice even though we left our backpack there! Atmosphere was great and felt like I’d walked into a scene of coco! Food portions were value for money and it tasted really good!

Best Mexican restaurant in the city!Amazing guacamole and frozen margaritas

I always really love this place, but this time I was IN love. I had the nachos and still think about them. I really thought they were so well done. We just went for a small snack and a BIG drink and they usually deliver in that department. Service was good. We were there on a Sunday evening after a matinee show. The bar was packed, but they sat us on the condition that if they get busy we would get up. We were able to stick around ;)

Good! but nothing specials even a brunch menu from 18$ not looks what I want .Everting with rice beans and all like this style

I went on Tuesday this week, what initially caught my eye about this restaurant from the others was it’s bright color. As soon as we entered we were greeted nicely and in a few seconds given water and complementary chips and dip. Which was so delicious ,we really enjoyed it. I ordered the small plate shrimp tacos, they were packed with so much flavor I was so shocked it was that good .The atmosphere is really nice , they have a disco ball inside the restaurant which I enjoyed . Me and my 2 friends will definetly be back .All of our dishes had so much flavor and was done to perfection. My only issue was there was a confusion over the tip with my friend and she gave the waiter the wrong tip . I was going to apologize about it until I was given the bill back and I saw that the waiter decided to circle the amounts of the tip. That was beyond unprofessional and very rude he also instead of taking the tip he put it back in the book to give back to us . That behavior was very obnoxious and I was going to speak to the owner but, I just let it go .

I went with my friend after work on July 15 2020, we were in the mood to get some margaritas after a crazy day at work and some nice dinner. We sat down and order a passion fruit frozen margarita and one on the rocks. The waiter told us after we had order the margaritas & appetizers, that there was a minimum of $10 dollars on food to have a drink, so we told him we were definitely eating something. We found that strange. The margaritas were horrible. I mean it was really bad that we didnt even drink it, we told the waiter we didnt like the margaritas and he asked if he can change it for something else, but we really wanted to drink margaritas so we said we were going to leave and he said that he had spoken to the manager and we had to pay for the drinks and appetizer. Then we decided we should have him changed our drinks and stay. We asked him for beer instead and he said, I am sorry, I would change your drinks, but you still have to pay for the margaritas and the beers. We were really disappointed and I just had such a crazy day I didnt want to argue. This is why Im rating this bad. I dont agree that was a good customer service.

The food and service is out of this world

Love the atmosphere with low dark lighting. Makes you feel like your in late night bar even in the middle of the day. Chips were fresh and the salsa was outstanding. Fish tacos were really good as well, you can taste the char flavor. Margaritas were on point! Only gripe is we had to ask for a waiter and had to seat ourselves. Other than that, great & would Definitely recommend.

Very good place, the food was good at the same time the service, they have to work on the Margaritas, by any way was good

With steak Fajitas and wraps with all the acoutrement. Very cute presentation the waiters and bartenders and the Female manager are like a big happy family. Tommy, Benjamin Louis, Cody. Very handsome staff. Happy hours are in full bloom with Margheritas in Mango strawberry 🍓and many fruity flavors Here as well a smile and a sweet nature go a long way.

I went to dinner at Ariba Ariba on Saturday, May 25th. When I was coming out of the bathroom, a busser came around the corner from the kitchen without looking and ran right into me, causing a sizzling fajita plate to spill all over my arm and hand, and knocking food all over me. I went to the bar to ask for tissue and ice, and they provided it. Despite spending over $300 on our dinner, we didnt receive an apology or any compensation from the management, just a free shot on the house. The next day, I called to explain the situation, but all I got was a casual apology and an offer for a free drink on my next visit. I have first-degree burns and will be left with scars, and Im really disappointed that the management or anyone else hasnt called to apologize or check in.

Awesome margaritas, but very bad experience. I will not come here again because of an issue that would have been incredibly easy to fix. We ordered the grilled vegetable plate, and it ended up being this pitiful looking dish with about 10 or so grilled vegetable slices. Not even close to what youd expect for around $15. I asked to return it and the server said he had to talk to the manager. The manager refused to take this awful dish off our check and insisted on substituting something else instead, so we gave in and substituted fried ice cream. Outrageously, they still charged the higher price of the untouched vegetable platter. If I could just come here for margaritas, I might consider it. But this restaurant requires that you order a certain quantity of food to get a table. Due to this and their detestable and greedy attitude towards customers, I will never come here again and recommend that you take your hard earned money elsewhere.

I had just a dessert: Helado Frito! Sooooo tasty. Highly recommend.

I’ve been to arriba arriba 3 times this year the first one was in June the third was in October and both times everything went fine… the second time was in September I went with an ex boyfriend… we ordered and someone brought the first appetizer nothing out of the ordinary… I kept seeing the waiters looking at my ex and talking among themselves I didn’t really pay too much attention and kept waiting for our order to arrive…when it did a different waiter comes out of the kitchen brings our food and tells my friend “be careful it’s hot.. hot like you” I smiled and looked at my friend and I saw that he felt uncomfortable and disrespected we finished our meal paid and left.. I don’t think my friend will be coming back to this restaurant any time soon…after that I decided to come back but eat outdoors and I will come back next summer cause the food is good and not all waiters are disrespectful but won’t be recommending the restaurant anymore.

Fantastic frozen margarita and lunch specials here. Try the blood orange frozen marg or a basic chicken quesadilla, you wont be dissapointed

Waited for a table and was seated at 4:20pm. My dinner took another 43 minutes to arrive and by then my appetite was gone. I asked for my delicious chicken nachos to take home - they wrapped it up for me. I ordered dessert and its still not here yet after 17 minutes. The manager came over to my travel and offered the most insincere apology for trashing my dinner and did NOT compensate me in any way. Get here and be prepared to wait and pay for an expensive menu! Im still waiting on my dessert!... Coconut creme margarita is very good. Restaurant is not managed well be ready to WAIT...

I love love this place! Their frozen margaritas are the best too!! 🍹 if you wanna go for happy hour or dinner I recommend this place great taste in music also, helps you mingle. It does sometimes gets a little packed on Fridays so it can get a little hot inside and loud from all the music and people, but over all I always have a blast going here 10/10

Traditional Mexican Food in the harts of the gayness neighborhood in New york City Hells Kitchen what you thought it was*! [ Chelsea is old news]. The mole is the one dish that you would remember for that night.

I honestly liked this place. The service was great, everyone treated us nicely and I felt like everything was served promptly and correctly. If you need drinks though make sure you have an ID no matter the age as they do check and I respect that.The only thing I wasnt super thrilled wirh was the food and drinks. The drinks were strong (might be good for you) but I felt like there wasnt much flavor to them and it was simple fruit margaritas. As for the food I felt like the chimichanga was delicious but my steak and rice felt like something Id do at home and Im not a great cook. As for the dessert, everything was amazing and homemade which is rare to find. I wish I had taken pictures but it looked too good to not dig in.

Lovely people r working there, really kind!Amazing dishes at Good price!

The food was good, the atmosphere is fantastic but a little bit pricy with the portion.

Visit on 2nd of May evening. Great place, delicious food. Unfortunately, the manager was was client unfriendly from the beginning. Looked like made us a favor that arranged us a table for 8. Didnt ask if were going to lay together or separate and at the and accused us that we didnt tell him about separate bill and made it our problem to pay the bill. All the good mood went away.

Came for a corporate event. Large frozen margaritas! They did not take reservations and the food was okay but the large margaritas made up for it.

My favorite restaurant in NYC! Awesome margaritas, tasteful and awesome food, nice atmosphere and good price. Its a must. I need to go there everything I go to NYC: you should too!

Absolutely my favorite Mexican bar and restaurant in Manhattan. I was given a suggestion by my friend to visit this place and try their margaritas and trust me Ive been coming back so many times! They specialize in their margaritas in two main sizes which they call Mama and Papa. One is $11 and the other is $20 but trust one $20 drink will make you feel super happy buzzed. Mango Margarita and Guava Margarita are my favorite but you can mix flavors as well! As far as food goes, you cant complain really. With an entree you also get complimentary chips and salsa.

Very good food ! Good and friendly service! 😌 😋💯

My go to place after a broadway show! The margaritas are awesome and if you get the big one, you’re going to feel all 27 ounces of goodness! The food has not disappointed in any of my numerous visits either. Service is awesome and can’t wait to visit again.

Phenomenal service, good food, and fun vibes!

Small place. Nicely decorated for holidays. Service was friendly and quick. A little stingy on the salsa. Food was ok but could use more flavor/spice. Wouldnt go out of my way to visit again.

Terrible service, they poured beer all over one of us, which happens, but we still had the beer on the tab along with a mandatory 20% tip. We asked them several times for new chips that had beer all over them, we never got our chips replaced and we were charged. Also, if you are looking for authentic mexican food, this is not it it is more bar bits with tacos and $35 margaritas and if your lucky someone will end up drenched in beer in 28 degree weather 🤷🏻‍♀️. There is literally a plethora of other options in Hells Kitchen with better service and food.

Food was just average and unauthentic not at par for a decent mexican restaurant. Charged extra for some sour cream to go with Chinachongas that were 6/10 being nice. Asked if we wanted Guac for the chips but charged $10.95 for guac that tasted like it was from a supermarket. They added 20% tip to our bill but waiter did not once ask how our meal was. I told them the tip and guac price were not reasonable. I have paid 25% tip elsewhere when it was deserved and when they let me decide tip they deserve for the level of service. I would not recommend this place if you want fairly priced authentic mexican food. There are many other places around.

The nachos with beans and cheese was ecstatic. It felt like whole another paradise of food. The guacamole topped with cabbage was highlight of the evening. The customer service is good, in addition to the ambiance. All in all it was a great experience.

Great Mexican food, enchiladas are very tasty. The feature is the Big Mama margaritas that are the size of a fishbowl. Lots of different marg flavors. Very raucous atmosphere thats more given to binge drinking than a date night. But definitely a very fun place to grab a drink.

Has a very casual ambience - almost like an Irish bar type of a feel but with Mexican food/margaritas. The food is decent, not great. Bebe, papa, mama margaritas! And so many flavors to choose from. Love it!

Went there for lunch on a Saturday, looks like no indoor dining at least during lunch time. Instead of a little box curbside, they covered up a section outside their restaurant on 51 Street which makes it seem grander and more an extension of the restaurant. The seafood enchiladas and chimichangas are tasty, the buffalo wings average. What is more impressive is there seems to be only 1 server taking orders and maybe 1 other whose job is just delivering food and cleaning up, but they are both very patient. Christian, the server who took orders, was patient even though I was speaking while masked and thus sounds more muffled than usual. Its generally a good experience and I recommend it for casual lovers of Mexican food.

Best frozen margaritas! Staff is very nice and friendly. Always coming back for happy hour :D

Standard Mexican themed restaurant with a bit of a lively vibe. Their food is nothing special and somewhat typical of any Mexican restaurant. The guacamole was definitely lacking in flavor and consistency at nine dollars for a small helping, though the enchiladas were respectable. The music was blasting while we were eating dinner which made conversation difficult. Staff were very friendly given how much of a madhouse it was for dinner.

Was really hoping for a better experience. Waiter was pretty unfriendly. Additionally, their current policy is very stingy; if you want a drink, you and everyone in your party have to order a $10+ entree. Anywhere else you go, theyre cool with one person ordering food or the table just ordering chips.Beyond that, their fried corn was *drenched* in mayonnaise and it was frankly pretty disgusting, especially when compared to how Tacombe makes the same dish.Additionally, they gave us soggy napkins and tried to charge me for someone elses order. Even after that screw-up, they kicked us out 10 minutes after last call. I used to really like this place, but theyve become a very cheap, miserly establishment that doesnt actually care about your experience whatsoever.Until they get their act together, youre better off going to any of the 20 other bars that are on their street.

Very tasty meal. A little dark in lighting and slightly pricey, but it was very good even down to the table salsa.

I have eaten at Arriba Arriba locations before and have loved it because they’re food is so delicious as are the drinks. This location was no exception. The only thing that ruined our experience was that it felt like our waiter was rushing us to get out which was very unfortunate, especially since we wanted to get more drinks but decided not to due to that. I don’t remember his name but he had long hair and a thick accent.

Margaritas the size of your head lots of flavor options as well as great American Mexican food. Good size portions as well. Atmosphere is fun can get a little cramped.

Service was decent, but thats about it. The mole tasted like Hersheys syrup and the chicken was dry and tough. The margaritas were overly acidic and sickly. I think they came from a mix. The chips and tortillas were weird and thin. Overall the food lacked spice. Worst of all, the food runner thought he was a runway model. Lose the attitude.

Solid choice for food and drinks as long as you’re not expecting the most authentic Mexican. Portions are large, drinks are punchy, the place is wacky and fun. Indulge in the slow-cooked pork stuffed plantain and enchiladas suizas.

Amazing atmosphere, amazing service. The restaurant was set with a day of the dead theme. The detail and effort was excellent including pointing lights to the idol murals eyes for a cool effect. The food was fresh, authentic, quick and reasonably priced - 10/10

The nicest staff!! Very supportive of the LGBTQ community, even though theyre a Mexican restaurant they have a octopus dish which is Peruvian. Beautiful artwork, tasty food , very lovely and ask for Dana if shes there. The photos show the steak and fish tacos, churros, tres leches cake, and taco salad

The salad was small with no lettuces it wasnt a salad. what actually constitutes a saladLettuces or spring mix tomatoes onions green peppers jalapenosWith rice beans sour cream shredded cheese and guacamoleThis Taco salad didnt have any of the vegetables I didnt see or tasted any of that.THEY ARE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE 2 TACO SALADS And 1 sangria for $51 dollarsSangria wasnt a authentic it has soda in it Not good I would not be coming back to this place

Yum! I ordered an avocado/jalapeño/other crazy ingredients drink just to check it out and it was delicious! Well priced & food was yummy. Had tamales, fish tacos and nachos all excellent. Place was pumping (It was a Saturday evening)

I love this Restaurant! Happy hour at the bar, is one of my favorite places to meet people from all over the world and have a frozen Margarita. Staff is always friendly and the service/food topnotch.

OMG, try this place if youre in the HK area!! The grilled octopus appetizer was heaven, as were the sashimi tacos. Salsa was fresh with a nice heat, and everything was just really great. The frozen margaritas were also excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.Bonus: Our waiter, Chris, was awesome!

Probably the best place in Manhattan for Margaritas! Go in and ask Mauricio for the Frozen Watermelon flavour, itll blow you away... Great guacamole and amazing salsa. All the food is good but the enchiladas with the Mole are really good. They have a DJ to keep the place lively as well, literally cant say enough great things about the place :). I come here with my girlfriend all the time and its great, its a hot spot for the LGBT community which I love as all the guys are always telling my girlfriend how hot I am so I get an ego boost at the same time lol. Just a great atmosphere for fun, I would highly recommend!!!

Great tacos and even better margaritas! Service is superb as well.

Excellent service and the food was delish. Drinks on point.

Amazing spot with good drinks, good food and a chill queer vibe. I felt right at home!

The margaritas and atmosphere were both good...but the food was soo soo bad. I had the Baja tacos and beef nachos..probably the worst soggy cold nachos I’ve ever had. The Baja tacos were okay...but they were like sloppy joes and a mess of soup like consistency. Our server and the staff were so nice!

Great desserts, good food, nice staff.

The food is alright at best. Very cramped space and they are extremely over priced for what they offer. Definitely skip the 21 dollar sugar drinks, plenty of bars in the area for that.On the plus they offer decent options for vegetarians and despite the cramped space, they serve the food pretty fast.

Arriba Arriba is one of my favorite spots for Tex-Mex food. Its not fancy, its not necessarily pretty, but its always delicious. The food isnt anywhere near authentic Mexican but if youre in the mood for a giant burrito next to a heaping portion of refried beans and rice I dont know many places in the city which will give you the same experience. The drinks are also pretty tasty and HUGE. Staff is friendly as well and every time Ive gone Ive had a good experience.

Very tasty Mexican Food 🍲 + friendly service & stuff

This spots been around forever and I guess theres a reason Ive never been here. The food is just okay. The drinks just okay. If you have the margarita have the one on the rocks, the frozen ones are from the machine.The service could be improved.I wanted to say better things about this place but it alas I can not.

Best margaritas in Manhattan! Seriously! They are big tasty and not cheap on alcool. The food is delicious. The music is good and the service is cute and excellent. Best place to eat mexican food and have fun in Manhattan. Favorite restaurant so far.

They were mad at us for sitting in a table and not on the bar because we ordered only drinks (although we decided to do not get food here after the drinks were too watered and overpriced). Super not nice of them! Bad service. Don’t come here.

Food was badly prepared and naturally had worst stomach pain after leaving this place. Service was awful whenever asking a questions was given rude answer. Additionally service seemed to be annoyed which made our experience not the best. Still provide them with a 20 percent tip as clearly they underpaid to be acting so rude which is only explanation. Will not recommend this place, sadly i will said i used to go for the last 10 years when visiting NyC as their margaritas are very good. Service and food terrible i would rate -1 star if possible.

Writing this in real time. I am a person who has no problem dining by themselves. I think however sometimes when you dine by yourself the waiter tends to isolate you. So this is suppose to be a review about food. So far I have had the braised beef tacos. They were unbelievably delicious. I wld like to order another dish but have been waiting over 15 minutes for someone to come to my table. I actually thought I wld get a visit abt how is everything but no luck. So I will continue to sit here and wait. Poor service is something that bothers me when I dine. Im wondering if due to Covid they are understaffed. But its strange how so many other staff members just look at me and walk on by. As I said service is important to me and I am a generous tipper based on the service! Hey he finally came over to me. I do recommend this place because truly the food is delicious. I hope the service improves.

I sept my birthday here and had a blast. Great music. Great service. Great food and great drinks. Who could ask for anything more? Thank you for making my day special!

Good for sidewalk seating for drinks if there is a special. The food is bad with small portions. Dont even try to change anything. They will cut you. Nachos are pathetic and over priced. Have drinks and eat elsewhere. If you like velveeta you will love it here.

Arriba Arriba is seen by locals as landmark with which they have lots of history. This is because they nail hospitality on the head! You feel welcome, the service is okay now, before Covid-19 it was a whole lot better, the food is delicious, and margaritas refreshing. The veggie Chimichanga is on point, their specialty tacos and also they even have hard tacos to satisfy the masses

Sitting outside is great! They have the best taco salad and salsa. Inside the restaurant could use a facelift and a deep cleaning. Oh you definitely should get a frozen margarita...yum😊

Absolutely love this place. Food is always rock solid and the margaritas are massive, boozy and so tasty. Absolutely worth the cost, the staff is so nice and they play some stellar music.

Im glad I found this restaurant close enough to times square action but also a little out of the crowded area.Cute and cozy with an affordable menu considering the area. The fajita plate comes with everything in abundance ! With a decent apetizer, it feels like this plate could be shared.

This is usually my go to spot…. I would be more upset if I wasn’t looking so snatched for my Miami trip in a couple of days, but stay clear of their shrimp burritos. Food poisoning is no joke.

Coming from Colorado, we have a lot of Mexican influence in the Mile High City. I have to give Arriba Arriba a five star rating because of the customer service, the drinks and the food!First, I was looking at the different options that the menu had. I was not sure and Ron, our server that evening, recommended me the chefs special. Ron was polite and was able to take the time to explain the options on the menu.I tried the chefs special for the night which was the Pulpo al Pastor and it was so delicious. The octopus was tender and the flavors combined with the cilantro rice and guajillo sauce were amazing. The margaritas were on point! I tried the jalapeno and cucumber and dill on the rocks and the drink was incredible.The restaurant has a great environment and it was a great experience to eat at Arriba Arriba. I will highly recommend this place to people that want to experience modern Mexican cuisine with a traditional touch and have a great time with family and friends.

Great vibe and great food! This Hells Kitchen Mexican restaurant is good if you are looking for a lively Mexican dinner. They have an extensive margarita menu available in all different sizes, frozen, or on the rocks.

The tortillas are fabulous, but if you ask to repeat you have to pay! The place is very dark and very tight! The food did not look fresh and was poor in seasoning! The place does not remember much of a Mexican restaurant!It is a friendly place to gays, and for that reason they looked at us like they did not know what we were doing!

Do fun!! Turned into an impromptu restaurant karaoke singing Britney to each other in the restaurant 🤣

First, you cannot go wrong with 50cent and 1$ dollar margaritas potent I might add.Food is fresh, well seasoned. Tables are crammed in space a bit.Customer service is on point and professional.Fav place for Friday nights after work!.

Drinks are amazing!! Those margs definitely hit. Food was also great! Would go back again.

Had great food - tamales, chilaquiles & skirt steak with molé. Delicious. Filling. Affordable.

Great food with Excellent drinks. Very nice atmosphere that makes you stay for one more Margarita every time you go. You can go to hangout at later times of the day, or just to have a nice dinner

I may be a tough critic because I lived in Arizona for 12 years and so many places cook amazing Mexican food. The food was ok. A little under seasoned. I am used to a chimichanga filled to capacity. This wasnt. The salsa was pretty good.

They take real authentic Mexican flavors and.make em pretty. A bustling hot spot with excellent drinks endless chips and dang good burritos. I had the chicken suiza enchilada. Soooo good. The long wait was a bummer.

We loved the bollitas de Yuca! Yummy appetizerfestive and fun indoor & outdoor seating at this Hells kitchen neighborhood staple.Regular & flavored margaritas that come in different sizes named La Mama, El Papa, La Tia, El Bebe 😄Very nice staff thats easy on the eyes.

Nice spot to grab some Mexican food. They have a nice variety of flavors for their margaritas. They have happy hours. The place gets packed at night on the weekends and the bar is small.

Dishes are big so you can share (which makes it cheaper). The atmosphere is very cool, with pop music and disco lights, and the people are chill.Interesting alternative to dine in Hells Kitchen.

Amazing food full of flavor and exceptional service. Great price for both!

Amazing customer service! Best in the area!The owner is friendly and is the main reason I come back! They also have the best frozen margaritas in the area!

Food was good. Service was friendly and helpful. 👍👍👍

Fast service and good staff

The food was good, and the drinks were nice too. Its getting cold, so during a pandemic, that makes eating outside less ideal. Also, the price tag is a little high.

This was great and conveniently located to my hotel. Our server was fantastic, not sure if it was good service or if he wanted to get me drunk, but he never missed a beat and the drinks and food were amazing! Plus, I loved how his fellow servers also attended to us. Super cool. Loved the music in there too haha

The food was very good and the staff were friendly, efficient and tentative. An excellent choice if you ever get a hankering for Mexican while wondering around HK.

This place was decent. They used great, fresh ingredients for the food, which I appreciate. Some of it seemed under seasoned at times, but, ya know, a little salt and pepper perks up anything. The staff seemed overworked, but were mostly friendly.

I went here as a walk in with no preavious booking.First point: the mâtre of the house was a professional. He knew how to accomodate us quickly and effective. Absolute plus for a good start of the evening.Secondly: our waiter: the guy just knew his business and, again, outstanding service.Third: the tacos and the burrito were with no exageration just perfect.Minuses of the place:First of all everybody says they have good margueritas but Ive tried 3 of them in one evening: guava, passion fruit and watermellon. I can say this: If they would have to go to an exam with these drinks, they would lose their license. Drinks were horrible.Secondly: their ice crem with lava cake I choose for desert I have only one word for you: stay away from it.And third and not last, their prices have nothing to do with all these described above. Simply exagerated.I would go there again only to eat a good taco, but for sure I wont try the marguaritas again.

Some places really do basic things well.. this is one such place.. the staff are friendly, the place has a chill vibe to it, the food is hearty ( get chips and guacamole), it doesn’t cost you a ton of money.. at the end you will walk out with high spirits (if you had their signature margaritas).. I have a friend who is married to this place goes there everytime he feels like eating out.. while I am not as committed as he is, I understand the reason for his attachment

One of the best spots in HK! Cant go wrong with any of their margaritas.

Food was ok. We had nachos and wings. We expected the traditional nachos but that is not what we got. Chicken wings were a little tough. Drinks were good and the services was great by Benjamin.

Best Tacos ever. Ive been eating at Ariba Ariba since high school. Its one of my favorite places to go when I want to have good food. The drinks are pretty good too. I didnt get buzzed or anything but thats likely because of my tolerance. They were DELICIOUS though.The only downside is that the music can be a bit loud.

I love the food, its was like love with the food at first sight,,, we never been here before, the food was to die for!!!!! Im not exaggerating, the food was to die for!!!!!I had the POLLO a la Parrilla, and my wife the camarones a la Diabla....we feel in love with those dishes!!!!BUT what we didnt like was the service,, service needs to improve, needs to level up the excellent Food!!!!....come on!!! Your food is wonderful, is heaven on earth ..why not the service??????

Fun place to get food and drinks with friends. 🤗

Good happy hour drinks. Frozen Margaritas with their additional flavors are a must try. Food was good service was great. A favorite on my list.

Great atmosphere and a wonderful selection of entrees and appetizers. I like the dance music they were playing as well.

With a Mexican place on EVERY block in restaurant row of Hells Kitchen, I was certain I would be disappointed with the choice of Arriba Arriba, alas I was.Far from Great, miles from decent.Food was Nuked lava hot, beans had that skin on top from sitting on pass too long, rice must have been yesterdays (Take heed skip the lunch there).I had the chicken enchilada mole.Nacho plate was a skimpy 10 chips and scantily cover in beef and cheese.The food will bring you back to your youth, you will reminensce of the lunch room days of grammar school since the food in No better.I really dont mind overpaying for lunch. ( I was steps away from Dollar pizza which I would have enjoyed more). I just wish they didnt make it so evident that I was getting ripped off.No biggie, they will gladly take all the Millenials debit cards and whack them over the head for subpar food with a smile.Me? NEVER EVER EVER Again.So I was not disappointed that I would be disappointed. As I totally was....

Ive been going here for 15 years, and its always fun with good food. It has gotten to the point that 2 too many tables are crammed in there, however. You cannot sit down without bumping into someone or something.

Lovvvved this place, music choice, late 90s house / dance, drinks, 4 sizes the tia is a 16 oz glass of yummy. I can only speak for the tacos .. but the carnitas were soooo good. Its a bit tight but worth the seat.

Been here a few times and it’s a bit hit-or-miss. The outdoor patio experience seems to be a bit sub par compared to indoor. Some orders would take way longer than others and the food is pretty decent but nothing crazy. We enjoyed sitting by the bar to have some margaritas. The bartender there was really nice and friendly. Overall if everything was priced more appropriately I could myself rating this place higher.

Great food, great frozen margaritas (go for the mango or peach), super friendly staff, and a lovely atmosphere. A little on the pricey side but pretty reasonable for the area!

Excellent lunch deals for around $10 with a mini margarita. Meal comes with decent chips and salsa like it should. I still miss Californias Mexican food but this place helps.

My favorite Mexican spot. California burritos are great. Make sure you’re ready before ordering the mama margaritas. Tasty but dangerous, in a good way.

Free chips and salsa which is very rare in NYC. Food was ok, but being from houston I have very high standards for my Mexican food. Margaritas didnt seem as strong as people talked them up to be. Wasnt great, wasnt bad, just kinda meh..

The service was so bad, mainly because of the waitress. Basically she forgot that my friend and I were there, since the beginning. The food took too much time to come to our table. She also forgot the soda!We got a dessert as a gift for this situation. Thats why Im giving two stars.Besides, I was expecting a real latino restaurant: it was not. I was very disappointed.

Everything I have tried here is amazing but their taco de pulpo deserves a special shoutout ❤️. Great, friendly, quick service! Will definitely stop by a frozen watermelon margarita (or two) later today!

I drove from Queens to Manhattan specifically because they offered frozen margaritas to go. The food was ready in time, delicious AND the margaritas were still frozen. Well done!!

Delicious food! Fun vibe too. The large margaritas are dangerous but very good - theres so many flavors to choose from!

The food is amazing I never had a better skirt steak with so much flavor inside and out. The drinks are amazing and the people that work there are nice this is out of my way but I always make sure I come here and I always tell people about this place

Always on point. Great margs and the food is really delicious.

Arriba Arriba is one of the couple of more contemporary Mexican restaurants, such as El Centro, that have been popping up around Hells Kitchen. The setting here is complemented by a stylish, dim-lighted ambiance. The servers are typically helpful and accommodating. The margarotas are tasty, though not the best Ive had, but the food is great.It is often very crowded during the evenings and especially the weekends, and the prices are in my opinion, on the higher end.

The Carne Asada was super good, but the house margaritas were not the best. This could be because they were in happy hour and in general, I doubt they will give you the best alcohol when its cheap.

So fun! Food and drinks were so good. Recommend the 32 oz marg, sangria and sushi taco thing

Best tacos i ever had, very good margaritas

My favorite NYC Mexican restaurant hands down! It was the first dinner I had when I moved to NY years ago and needless to say, theyve received lots of my money ever since. One may ask why do I frequent Arriba? It is for many reasons.For one, the background music is always hip. Its a mix of every song youve ever loved from the 80s up until now.#2. The decor is eerily cool. Huge murals of Tiki gods with red eyes kinda grows on you.#3. The food is consistently delicious. Everyone Ive ever brought to this restaurant, falls in love with the food and dont mind the reasonable prices.#4. Last but certainly not least, do I frequent Arriba Ariba because of the beautiful model like Brazilian male waiter, with the perfectly arched eyebrows and the size smedium shirt that hugs his physique, who always smiles at me when I dine there? Perhaps...

We were here for less than 10 minutes before we left. The nachos were some weird quesadilla type soft dough and we got in trouble because our daughter was eating food from somewhere else because she doesn’t like Mexican food. It’s ridiculous

This place has become such a favorite, that when recommending it to friends, I refer to it as that one Mexican place over there while gesturing to the west side of Manhattan.The warmly painted walls, lively decor and wooden tables set the atmosphere for casual dining with a hint of party.The margaritas are good enough and chips and salsa keep you happy while waiting for your entre. Prices nudge upwards but the portions are appropriate. Burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas are my favorite choices, moderately spiced, and serviceably prepared. You may not ooh and ahh, but youll leave satisfied and return again without question.

Food was amazing, very attentive staff and well sized menu. The Molé Chicken was amazing!

Another spot to hit in order to enjoy Margaritas and authentic nachos! I was surprised to taste the nachos with the shredded chicken, truly worth the try.

Busbuys are really nice and they actually care about the service. The server and manager, on the other side, didnt care about the service or the experience. Sorry but 3 stars for the server and manager as of 10/16/2020.

Stuffs were nice and food was good! We were sitting down outside but our heat on the top was broken. We were chilly! We asked them to change seat on the sun light. They took care of us. Thank you.

Skinny Girl Margaritas are $24, which I think is how people stay skinny drinking them, because you can only afford one. The restaurant is overall pleasant.

OMG... is that still an acronym? The best Mexican food I have had in awhile, and I live in AZ. Margaritas were top notch, ambiance perfecto!Definitely the place to go if youre mucho hambre.

Great margaritas and food. Quick and friendly service.

Its a great Hells Kitchen Mexican Restaurant. The salsa that you get before the meal is really good. I recommend trying a frozen margarita and a taco salad with a protein of your choice.

Good food. A bit of a clicky staff.

Good place to come for jalapeno Margarita and guac, especially on Mondays (specials). Come for happy hour or delicious fajita/chicken asada dinner. Its really good! The manager is on top of everything!