La Caverna

4.1

108 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Nothing else in New York quite matches the atmosphere of La Caverna. Cavern isn’t just part of the name – it is the décor as well! You’ll get the instant impression that you are deep in a cave far below the earth’s crust, but with none of the dankness you might find in a real cave. The menu is relatively short but sufficient for a bar atmosphere. If you’re putting together a party and looking for somewhere unique, La Caverna should be at the top of your list. With wings, croquettes, salads, lamb sliders, calamari, mac n’ cheese, grilled chicken, grilled cheese and a burger, there are plenty of munchie items to keep the party going. The cocktail list has something for everyone to make the night fun at La Caverna.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 475-2126
Website
http://www.lacavernanyc.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
La Caverna has one of the most innovative designs of the lower east side bars. We do corporate parties, private parties, bachelorette parties, open bar & buffet , happy hour specials and we provide dj music for larger parties. Please email us with detailed information at: lacaverna122@gmail.com or call us at 212 475 2126 (after 4pm). Thank you and we are looking forward to speaking with you.

Location
122 Rivington St, # 124, New York, NY 10002-2302
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
Essex st.
Parking details
public parking garage located nearby
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 108 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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La Caverna shines with its "amazing" cave-like atmosphere and flavorful food. Guests rave about the delicious tacos and strong margaritas. While some service issues are noted, many find staff accommodating and friendly. The unique ambiance paired with great prices, especially on Taco Tuesday, makes it a must-visit spot for Mexican cuisine lovers.

108 Reviews

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Caprice
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was a little skeptical because of some of the reviews but I am so glad we went. We went on a Thursday evening for their bottomless dinner. My husband and I both got the steak which was delicious. The drinks were good as well. This place gets a 10/10. When we are back in the area, we will definitely go there again.
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Bill
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was on point. Flavorful, but not over whelming. Prepared nicely. Service was good, drinks were good, staff were friendly and engaging. Would definately go back again soon. The manager was very accomodating and greated us upon arrival. Great time. Thank you.
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maria
VIP
West Palm Beach
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican food I’ve had in a while. I especially liked the elote and my steak fajitas.
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Katie
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and great price but service was not great. Waitress was checking phone in the middle of taking orders, we also had to go to the bar for refills because waitress kept disappearing. Ambience is very unique and enjoyed the vibe.
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Omar
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our server completely ignored us, and even after telling her multiple times we there on a birthday occasion she went and sang another table happy birthday and just gave us our check and was barely attentive, really wouldn’t recommend this place.
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Ashanti
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food and drinks were great. The restaurant had a very interesting vibe to it and the cave-like aesthetics were awesome. However, the service was poor. Once we got seated, we didn’t see a waiter/waitress for a while. We were starting to think we had to order at the bar. Once we did place our order, it seemed like we were being rushed. The restaurant overall was cool, but definitely not a fan of the service which makes it hard to want to go back :(
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Toni
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great customer service very polite drinks were strong like I like them
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Anthony
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
the quality of the drinks were subpar. everything else is ok. the place it self is very nice.
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Chelsea
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very disappointing. Great drinks really good margaritas. And the service was nice but the food was really really bad
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Susan
Kansas City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was great, and it’s a unique restaurant so the ambience is fun. However, the food was nothing. The shrimp tacos were frozen shrimp that had just been barely reheated and thrown in corn shells. Then added a little sauce and pickled onions. The highlight of the meal was the chips and pico.
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La Caverna is rated 4.1 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

122 Rivington St, # 124, New York, NY 10002-2302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Essex st.
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, American, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
public parking garage located nearby
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lacavernanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 475-2126
Private party facilities
La Caverna has one of the most innovative designs of the lower east side bars. We do corporate parties, private parties, bachelorette parties, open bar & buffet , happy hour specials and we provide dj music for larger parties. Please email us with detailed information at: lacaverna122@gmail.com or call us at 212 475 2126 (after 4pm). Thank you and we are looking forward to speaking with you.

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