Playa Betty's

Name: Playa Betty's
Address: 320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 712-0777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1225 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

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Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

A Road Trip Down the California Coast serving up California Beach Food to New York City's Upper West Side. Stop by & enjoy the best of the West Coast!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Phone number
(212) 712-0777
Website
https://playabettys.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Miguel Vilanueva
Catering
Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.

Location
320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Area
Upper West Side
Cross Street
75th St
Parking details
A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
Public transit
We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Trains:1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & BroadwayB/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History MuseumB/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Playa Betty's offers a vibrant dining experience with standout features like "delicious food," "excellent service," and a "fun atmosphere." Known for Taco Tuesdays and "amazing margaritas," it's perfect for pre-show meals near the Beacon Theater. While it can get crowded and noisy, the attentive staff and tasty offerings make it a favorite spot.

1,225 Reviews

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chloe
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ever since they changed the menu a few months back the place has gone downhill
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George
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with good vibes and food. Would recommend for groups!
Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
Thanks George for the review!
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Denise
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great round table for 5 - needed some food and drink s before an 8 o’clock show at the beacon theater 🎭 Turns out it was Taco Tuesday!! Delicious and very fast service! Perfect 👌 made it on time to the show! So close tot he theater!
Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
Hi Denise. Thank you for the review. We strive to provide excellent food, drinks, and service.
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Jeffrey
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday and 1/2 priced margaritas! What else do you need to know!!
Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
Thanks Jeffrey for the review. We're happy that you had an enjoyable experience.
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EuniceJ
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good. We got the hanger burrito which was very filling. The queso dip was also really good. Lemonade also tasted very good. Not too sweet .
Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
Thank you Eunice. We're glad you had an enjoyable experience.
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David
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and great service. A bit pricey but that’s the trend around the city.
Playa Betty'sResponded on 22 January 2025
Thanks David! I'm glad you had an enjoyable experience.
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Nancy
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Solid Mexican. Great drinks. Fun vibe but a bit crowded and noisy. Need more servers.
Playa Betty'sResponded on 22 January 2025
Thanks Nancy for your review. I will share with the team. We will work on providing better service next time.
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Natasha
New Jersey
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic night at Playa Betty's. Very busy when we arrived, but were seated right away in a great table . The service was on-point, the drinks were strong and the food was delicious! Tacos, margaritas and guacamole. What more can you ask!
Playa Betty'sResponded on 22 January 2025
Thanks Natasha for your review. I'm glad you had a great experience. I will share with the team your kind words.
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Christine
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the ambience was fun and exciting.
Playa Betty'sResponded on 22 January 2025
We're happy you're happy Christine! We'll see you soon.
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Lauren
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super fun place and everyone who works there is absolutely wonderful. Great suggestions on drinks and food!!
Playa Betty'sResponded on 25 January 2025
This is great to hear Lauren! I'm glad we gave you a wonderful experience. Thank you for this review.
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FAQs

Playa Betty's offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Playa Betty's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 712-0777.

Playa Betty's is rated 4.3 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
75th St
Area
Upper West Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
Public transit
We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Trains:1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & BroadwayB/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History MuseumB/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Miguel Vilanueva
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://playabettys.com/
Phone number
(212) 712-0777
Catering
Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.

Playa Betty's

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What 1,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Playa Betty's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Playa Betty's restaurant rated?

Is Playa Betty's currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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