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Pampano New York

209 E 49th St, New York City, NY 10017
212-751-4545
Ranked #190 of 7,382 restaurants in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood
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Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Midtown
Cross street: Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
Transit: 6 Train to 51st and Lexington
Description: Chef Richard Sandoval and Maestro Placido Domingo have partnered to create a Mexican escape in midtown Manhattan. Pampano’s breezy yet elegant, white on white decor showcases Chef Sandoval’s vibrant coastal Mexican cuisine. In the spring and summer, sip on handcrafted margaritas or one of Pampano's 100 tequilas on the outdoor terrace. “Best New Restaurant in America” Esquire Magazine “a clear sense of how competing flavors and textures can be orchestrated to create exciting results” New York Times – two stars “Sandoval uses European techniques to bring the vivid flavors of Mexico to life” Michelin Guide
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london
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Great margaritas and a fine Mexican inspired menu with particularly good seafood. More

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newyork
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I live in New York and this is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The food is authentic Mexican fare with quality ingredients and attention to detail...and the flavors are complex and sublime. When we go, we have appetizers, entrees, desserts, wine, coffee, the whole shebang. My favorites over time: the Pampano margarita (and i rarely order mixed... More

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We chose this restaurant because of the positive TripAdvisor reviews. It did not disappoint. I started with a margarita that was deliciously potent, made with a reposado tequila. My only quibble is that there was too much ice! The guacamole was average, mostly avocado and rather tasteless, but the chips were freshly made, warm and crunchy. The side of fresh... More

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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I discovered this mexican seafood restaurant while in NY for business sake. It was an authentic surprise. In specific i appreciated the octopus leg with tomatoes and onion and the tuna tartare. Main courses are also delicious. This restaurant is suitable both for business lunches and nights out with family and friends. Expect to pay 70-90 usd for a full... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This restaurant provides a modern twist on Mexican food and the results are really tasty. As others have noted the food is expensive with Guacamole at $14 and soup at $10. It has to be said that the ingredients are high quality and a treated with care by a kitchen staff which knows what it is doing. The restaurant is... More

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New York City, New York
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I have been here twice and only had cevice, empanadas and guacamole, so on everything else I cannot really advice. BUT the cevice is by far the best I had in NY. Service was friendly and efficient, the only flaw was that despite the cool wind, the doors of the terrace were open and it was unpleasently cold. More

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Plymouth MA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

My friend and I traveled to NYC for an overnight stay. We found this hidden gem on yelp and thought we'd give it a try. Be fair warned it was expensive mexican food but it was delish! My friend had crab enchiladas and I went w/ the shrimp quesdilla which had the best tasting sauce. We also.had guac and chips... More

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Lugano, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We had a beautiful dinner in this place. Nice food, good service and nice place. Romantic but also for dinner with friends. More

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Glen Ridge, New Jersey
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

A great take on Mexican. Creative dishes and a lot of seafood choices are represented here. Guacamole is outstanding. The shellfish entrees are my favorite. More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

I planned a business meeting at this location after reading many astounding reviews on Tripadvisor. Long story short, the food was amazing and brought to mind some of the meals I've enjoyed down in Cabo San Lucas. A must visit if you are in the city and you have a craving for an exceptional mexican meal with an atmosphere to... More

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