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You can always find this Mexican favorite by looking for the crowds out front. Chef Cosme Aguilar has long helmed this favorite in Long Island City, an...
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

It's hard to get a reservation here but I'm glad we persevered. The drinks were great, especially the espresso martinis. I'd actually never had Mexican wine before, but really liked the bottle of red we ordered. The service was excellent for such a busy restaurant...- really friendly and nicely timed. And, of course, the food was great from start to finish. We especially loved the sopecitos. I will definitely try to get a reservation when I am back in New York.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

Nice restaurant I had one of the best margaritas ever a bit pricey so only had one. Food was good, great starter of tortillas and guacamole. Main meal was fine I had the enchiladas. Loved the desert of ice cream. Overall a nice relaxing place...to eat.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 August 2023

We went to this well-known Mexican restaurant full of expectations but we were quite disappointed. All the food was good but simply said not a good value for money , prices are too high for what you get. It's overrated, you find elsewhere plenty of...good mexican restaurants where to eat for half the price.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023 via mobile

Having read a number of reviews, I was excited to find out how you make tacos Michelin star quality. Unfortunately I actually found them a bit bland, the lime was the main flavour of the brisket and I felt like I had a tastier version...in a little family restaurant in Antwerp recently. The mains were good and portion sizes were large, my wife liked the Mole de Piaxtla in particular, but overall I couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed having had such high expectations.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 11 July 2023 via mobile

We used to come to this restaurant once e few months before the land. It was great. We ordered our usual favorites and they were all horrible. Basically inedible. We had a guest so we roughed it through. We will never go back.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 June 2023

40.74357 -73.95434 this popular one-Michelin-starred restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, the ceiling soundproofing is not effective enough: not an intimate place for a romantic dinner. With the local Catholic priest sitting at another table, I think the noise problem will be forgiven if...the food is delicious. Expectations are high. In May 2023 we ordered the carne asada medium rare, a double “R” ranch skirt steak with roasted poblanos and beans ($38). Marinated in tequila, it was delicious. Perfectly cooked, juicy and great in flavour and texture. A dish that keeps guests coming back. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate mousse ($10). Excellent ending to a good dinner. Ordering the wine requested a knowledgeable waiter. The white Pinot Grigio Pitars 2020 “Braida Santa Cecilia” from Italy ($15 a glass) was unremarkable in flavour. Probably not a Pinot Grigio but a Chianti Blanco. Next time order Mexican wine at a Mexican restaurant. So, we did and the Misión Blanco 2020, Santa Tomas, Baja California, Mexico ($14 a glass) was much better in flavour. But for the same price, check out new wine countries. Service was personal, attentive and effective. When the priest left, the owner and chef came to say goodbye and the priest gave them his holy blessing by placing his hand on their heads. Casa Enrique offers really tasty Mexican dishes. The wine list needs an upgrade, as does the soundproofing, God willing. Recommended.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 May 2023 via mobile

I really advise you to start with guacamole - it’s very fresh and tasty there. There are starters options, different types of enchiladas and tacos. Be notified: portions are really big, some dishes (for example, Chamorro de Borrego) are definitely to share :) by the...way, Chamorro de Borrego is awesome! There is incredible choice of margaritas and other cocktails. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, our waitress helped us with order and everything was very tasty.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

We’ve been looking for a good Mexican Restaurant for years. We found it here. ! Great basics, - chips, guacamole, enchiladas, salads and exotic mixed drinks. Comfortable With sleek white decor and most of all mellow music. Not gloppy - good style from the south...of Mexico. Different and deliciousMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 25 January 2023 via mobile

I was in neighborhood getting my car fixed so decided to come since they got one star otherwise I really can’t see myself traveling here even though it’s a nice neighborhood with newly built condos nearby. Service was quick and professional. The brisket tacos are...best I ever eaten. The lamb shank entree was too salty but felt fine with taco wraps. I kinda wanted to enjoy it alone with rice but just too salty. Cocktails were all good. Place gets really busy fast even at the bar as the local regulars come here religiously. I didn’t feel I ordered a lot but felt really full and probably over-ordered.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2023

Long Island City has become a pleasant place to visit for a good meal, especially in good weather. Casa Enrique fit the bill. We shared an enchilada dish of assorted ingradients, then had a mole and albondigas. All the dishes were a cut above. Sitting...outside was nice on a good day, but I wanted the interesting décor of the interior, which was full. Maybe next time.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 30 November 2022

We have arrived by taxi because we we were wearing smart clothes but I suggest that one should wear casual clothes and takes the subway. Upon arrival we have recognized that we were absolutely overdressed. The place has earned the Michelin star with its dishes....It has turned out soon. Our tequila based cocktails and appetizers were really delicious. We were also really impressed by the main courses. On the other hand the desert was average. Service was fast, friendly and nice. We have really enjoyed the atmosphere also. At the end we could meet the owner, Cosme Aguilar with whom we had an interesting and enjoyable discussion. Absolutely great place and very good value/price ratio!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2022

I went to go to Sunday brunch with my family. I had our dog with us and we needed an outdoor table since dogs aren't allowed indoors. We have the dog with us and we tell them we have a dog. They said its 30min...wait. 30mins later I get a call said my table is ready. I go back I see they are setting up a table outside and they give it to someone else right in front of me. I ask hey got a call my table is ready. They said yes it is indoors.... and they said we didn't know you had a dog with you. I don't know how I can make it more clear that we have a dog..... They said its going to take more time to get a outdoor table. Meanwhile they gave the table outside to someone else. I told them that they didn't care. They didn't apologize not even a Sorry. At least own up to a mistake that's all. I'll never go again.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 21 September 2021

Waited over an hour for food. ordered some tacos and a chicken quesadilla. tacos were dried out and the quesadilla barely had anything in it. place wasnt even busy and the service and food was horrible. not sure what happend to this place but i...used to love going their it has fallen off big timeMore

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 28 August 2021 via mobile

Enjoyed delicious lunch at cute wooden outdoor table for two which line the sidewalk in front of this restaurant. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce while hubby enjoyed the tacos Amado. Both were great and he ate my 3rd enchilada as 2 were...plenty for me. Servers all were masked, fast & pleasant.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 30 March 2021

Harboring memories of great food, we headed back to Casa Enrique for the second time in a couple of months. We weren't disappointed. The guacamole, jicama/beet salad, and ceviche were all wonderful. The mole sauce over rice and the tenderest possible chicken was sublime. The...tres leches cake was beyond rich. One caveat: prices are not listed on the QR code menu for some strange reason. So order from the online menu. This place is costly! Keep tabs on your tab.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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Casa Enrique is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4