El Nico

4.1

15 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

elNico is the new rooftop bar and restaurant at Penny Williamsburg, serving imaginative Mexican food and drinks with majestic views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. The menu is a reflection of Chef Fer Serrano’s Mexican roots and her family’s favorite recipes, with influences drawn from her experience working alongside some of the greatest chefs in the world. With an emphasis on agave-based spirits, the cocktail program under the direction of Leo Robitschek complements the food with fresh, seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients. elNico’s dining room and terrace are open for dinner and drinks every day and brunch on weekends.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(929) 594-2028
Website
https://www.penny-hotel.com/elnico/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Fernanda Serrano
Catering
We have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Annie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028

Location
288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Cross street
Havemeyer and 8th
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bedford Ave. L Train
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

15 Reviews

R
Ryan
VIP
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and the view of the city was exceptional!
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Carlos
New York City
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Be mindful to arrive when the kitchen is opened. We came between lunch and dinner and had a limited selection of items we could order. The Micheladas were nothing we had expected compared to traditional Micheladas. They have a small and selective list of beers; I would have expected more of a choice at a hotel. The appetizer menu should have included other protein choices beyond beef and pork. A chicken or seafood choice would have been excellent. Reviewing the dinner menu before we left, we saw a limited list of choices topped by the way overpriced carne asada plate at $68.00
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Dylan
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant, the food, the scenery, the music, the lighting was all 10/10 but the server pulled a move I do not respect to manipulate a tip.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment you enter you will have an amazing experience. Chic vibe, attentive service & priceless views from the terrace. A must visit & definitely get the guac and chips!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love this place !!! Drinks and food are 10/10
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour was nice and the view is great. Good spice and favors on the dishes! Try the Hot Lips cocktails!
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JBiii
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, excellent tacos. Love the view from the heated terrace. My new local place. Thanks!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing … The Waygu tartare and the fried oyster tacos delicious! One of my favorite cocktails the Cranberry Hibiscus Margarita! Great ambience and highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Overall, my experience was a huge disappointment. The food was beyond overpriced for what it’s worth. My bill came out to shy of $400 and it was just us two dining. Not to mention, we were still hungry afterwards. The worst part is that the food was intolerably salty. Especially the wagyu tartare. I won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! Will be back. The food was very authentic and the drinks were to die for!
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FAQs

El Nico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Nico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 594-2028.

El Nico is rated 4.1 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Havemeyer and 8th
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Bedford Ave. L Train
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fernanda Serrano
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.penny-hotel.com/elnico/
Phone number
(929) 594-2028
Catering
We have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Annie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028

El Nico

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does El Nico offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is El Nico restaurant rated?

Is El Nico currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information