Skinny's Cantina - LIC

4.4

69 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Nestled on the corner of Center Blvd and 47th Road in the heart of Long Island City with a view of the Manhattan Skyline, Skinny's Cantina is the perfect home for celebrations, family and Mexican Cuisine with a heart. From our signature Mexican Meatballs and Carne Tacos to our Tequila Marinated New York Strip, all of our beef is Certified USDA organic and grass-fed. With Chef Michael at the helm Skinny's food philosophy is fun and innovative while recognizing the rich tradition of Mexican Cuisine. Not to be outdone, Skinny's Cantina is the home of the Frozen Margarita with array of flavors to choose from! Whether it is a night out with friends, family dinner or date night no celebration is too big or too small for Skinny's Cantina!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(718) 729-8300
Website
https://www.skinnyscantina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Catering
Skinny's provides catering of all genres which includes but is not limited to Office Lunches, Offsite Office Parties. We also provide catering to receptions halls and event spaces. Inside of Skinny's we have a variety of menus to choose from which include Prix Fix menus, family style menus and buffets. Our chef will put together the perfect package for your event. Please call Skinny's Cantina for further details or visit our website www.skinnyscantina.com
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buyouts

Location
4705 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
Area
Long Island City
Cross Street
Between 47th Road and 47th Avenue
Parking details
We validate for the parking garage on 5th street between 47th road and 47th ave. for 4 hours.
Public transit
7 Train to Vernon Blvd - G to 21st Street - E and M Trains to Court Square
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

GuacamoleUSD 14.00
Haas Avocado, Diced Onion, Jalapeño, Cilantro
Chicken WingsUSD 16.00
Sweet & Spicy
Queso FundidoUSD 13.00
Melted Cheese, Rajas de Chile Poblano
Chorizo NachosUSD 17.00
Melted Queso, Black Beans, Pickled Jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Lime Aoili, Red Pepper Sauce
Crispy CalamariUSD 16.00
Fried Jalapeño's, Avocado Aoili
Classic QuesadillaUSD 13.00
Topped with Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Queso
FlatbreadUSD 16.00
Ranchero Sauce, Monterey Jack, Serrano, Avocado, Chipotle Aoili

Ensalades y Sopa

Served with: Chicken +$5, Steak +$7, Shrimp +$9

Roasted CornUSD 13.00
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Crispy Bacon Bites, Jalapeño Vinaigrette
Shrimp & AvocadoUSD 19.00
Mixed Greens, Pico de Gallo
Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
Romaine, Queso Fresco, Tortilla Chips, House Made Dressing
Tortilla SoupUSD 10.00
Chicken Broth, Chicken, Vegtables

Tacos

Crunch Wrap Any Taco +$4

Crispy PescadoUSD 18.00
Beer Batered Talapia, Pickled Cabbage, Cilantro Lime Cream
Al PastorUSD 17.00
8 Hr Braised Pork, Habanero Pineapple Salsa, Cilantro
PolloUSD 16.00
Marinated Chicken, Pickled Red Onion, Avocado, Jalapeño Aoil
CarneUSD 18.00
Grilled Steak, Spanish Onion, Cilantro, Lime
BirriaUSD 22.00
Adobe Braised Pulled Beef Short Ribs, Served w/ diced onions, cilantro, lime, adobo broth
CamaronesUSD 19.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Ranchero Sauce, Scallion, Queso Fresco, Avocado
VegetableUSD 16.00
Grilled Zucchini, Roasted Corn Salsa, Pickled Onion, Avocado Aoili

Platos Fuertes

Chili Lime SalmonUSD 26.00
Mexican Street Corn Sauteé
Carnitas FritasUSD 25.00
Roasted Pork, Marinated w Tequila & Orange, Sweet & Spicy Sauce, Jasmine Rice
Camarones a la MexicanaUSD 27.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Jasmine Rice
Short Rib Mole EnchiladasUSD 29.00
Queso Fresco, Red Onion, Sour Cream, Served w/ Rice & Beans
Fajitas
Served w/ Peppers & Onions, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, Rice & Beans, Warm Tortillas
- ChickenUSD 26.00
- SteakUSD 28.00
- ShrimpUSD 30.00
Burrito
Black Beans, Yellow Rice, Sweet & Spicy Chipotle. Topped w/ Ranchero Sauce & Monterey
- VegetableUSD 17.00
- ChickenUSD 19.00
- ChiliUSD 20.00
- ShrimpUSD 23.00
Skinny's BurgerUSD 20.00
House Blend Beef, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, American Cheese, Chipotle Aoili

Acompanante

Rice & BeansUSD 7.00
EsquitesUSD 8.00
Grilled VegetablesUSD 8.00
Nacho FriesUSD 9.00
MadurosUSD 7.00
Chips y SalsaUSD 6.00

What 69 people are saying

Skinny's Cantina - LIC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Skinny's Cantina - LIC offers a lively atmosphere with "Fun and different" ambiance and "awesome" cocktails, like their "ah-mazing" guava frozen margaritas. Guests praise the "delicious food" and "great pricing" for brunch with unlimited cocktails. However, service can be inconsistent, and some visitors find the music volume challenging.

69 Reviews

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Allison
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. We have been to this restaurant a couple times and the food and drink are always so good and simple. We had a great time.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food, ambiance! Just perfect! Will definitely be back!
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ClaribellB
New York City29 reviews
2.0
Dined on 14 April 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing. It’s a shame because the location and the food are good. However the service it’s poor, the person serving the water was more attentive than the waitress. On top of that the service charge is included and they are charging more if you use a credit card. Which was not the case before. Not a winning combination. Hope things improve soon.
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FrederickC
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pricing for their brunch with unlimited cocktails. Service was great and attentive. Also great food menu plus their churro dessert hit the spot. I will be coming back here.
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AileenC
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 10 March 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Poor service!!! The waitress was very unprofessional - she never came back to our table to take the rest of our orders until we approached her. After that she never came back. The automatic tip that was included in our bill she did NOT deserve. I hope that was given to ones that kept pouring us water. I don't usually write reviews but it was such a bad experience I had to. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
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Joey
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 3 March 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was terrible. Place was filthy. Bathrooms disgusting. Never again. Complete waste of time and money.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My party got there early and they were so accommodating. Our waiter was super attentive and can’t rave enough about skinny cantina’s. Guava frozen margaritas were ah-mazing!
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Lina
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been to skinny cantina a fee times and this place never disappoints. The staff are kind and helpful, the food , WOW , Awesome, and the cocktails were smooth Tasty and so awesome looking. GREAT EXPERIENCE, Thank you Skinny Cantina, LIC
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the drinks were great! The ambience was Fun and different. The music was at a perfect level where you can hear it yet still have a conversation with everyone at the table. I got the Chocolate mousse and it was fantastic!
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AleksandraB
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 December 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very cozy restaurant, amazing food with good service. Music was very loud, hard to hear the person across from you.
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FAQs

Skinny's Cantina - LIC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 729-8300.

Skinny's Cantina - LIC is rated 4.4 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

4705 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 47th Road and 47th Avenue
Area
Long Island City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
We validate for the parking garage on 5th street between 47th road and 47th ave. for 4 hours.
Public transit
7 Train to Vernon Blvd - G to 21st Street - E and M Trains to Court Square
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.skinnyscantina.com/
Phone number
(718) 729-8300
Catering
Skinny's provides catering of all genres which includes but is not limited to Office Lunches, Offsite Office Parties. We also provide catering to receptions halls and event spaces. Inside of Skinny's we have a variety of menus to choose from which include Prix Fix menus, family style menus and buffets. Our chef will put together the perfect package for your event. Please call Skinny's Cantina for further details or visit our website www.skinnyscantina.com
Private party facilities
Restaurant is available for buyouts

Skinny's Cantina - LIC

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Aperitivos

GuacamoleUSD 14.00

Chicken WingsUSD 16.00

Queso FundidoUSD 13.00

Chorizo NachosUSD 17.00

Crispy CalamariUSD 16.00

Classic QuesadillaUSD 13.00

FlatbreadUSD 16.00

Ensalades y Sopa

Roasted CornUSD 13.00

Shrimp & AvocadoUSD 19.00

Caesar SaladUSD 13.00

Tortilla SoupUSD 10.00

Tacos

Crispy PescadoUSD 18.00

Al PastorUSD 17.00

PolloUSD 16.00

CarneUSD 18.00

BirriaUSD 22.00

CamaronesUSD 19.00

VegetableUSD 16.00

Platos Fuertes

Chili Lime SalmonUSD 26.00

Carnitas FritasUSD 25.00

Camarones a la MexicanaUSD 27.00

Short Rib Mole EnchiladasUSD 29.00

Fajitas

Burrito

Skinny's BurgerUSD 20.00

Acompanante

Rice & BeansUSD 7.00

EsquitesUSD 8.00

Grilled VegetablesUSD 8.00

Nacho FriesUSD 9.00

MadurosUSD 7.00

Chips y SalsaUSD 6.00

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