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Toloache - Upper East Side, New York, NY

Toloache - Upper East Side

4.8
4.8
1620 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Toloache (pronounced toh-lo-AH-tchay), chef-owner Julian Medina's contemporary Mexican bistro located in the Upper East Side. Toloache is named after a flowering plant famed in Mexico for its use in love potions. We hope that when you dine with us you too will fall under the spell of chef Medina's creative cooking, which incorporates seasonal and natural ingredients and more than a dozen types of chilies. Along with the authentic Mexican menu and an exceptional tequila list, we offer elegant decorative elements imported from Mexico. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 861-4505
  • Website
    http://www.toloachenyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Julian Medina
  • Catering
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
  • Location
    166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    Lexington and 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 1,620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mexican

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Toloache - Upper East Side is a delightful Mexican restaurant offering "excellent cuisine" and a "congenial atmosphere." Known for its "delicious food" and "great service," this neighborhood gem is perfect for any occasion. While a bit noisy and pricey, the standout flavors make it "worth the cost."

1,620 Reviews

  1. Cameron

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, as always. We’ll be back again soon.

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  2. Chris

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot beat the fantastic service and great food. A must when on the UES.

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  3. Miles

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to Mecican restaurant always delivers! Well done Dan and staff!

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  4. Mary

    New York City

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dine here often and we had our usual excellent experience: food and service were prompt and delicious!!

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  5. Laurie

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Mexican restaurant! Consistently delicious at both locations

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  6. Margaret

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wee there for lunch, on a very quiet day, so noise level was no problem. Food was delish, service was fantastic, and we enjoyed ourselves. Only issue was $20 per margarita. That hurt!

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  7. shelly

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    --- I recently dined at tolache and it was hands-down one of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The food was not only bland and disgusting, but it literally looked like airplane food—completely unappetizing. Despite the lack of quality, the meal ended up being $100 per person *without* alcohol, which is outrageous given the terrible taste. Honestly, I couldn't even eat anything on my plate. ---

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  8. Jill

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Noise level was too high. Service was spotty. Had 4 different servers.

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  9. Kathi

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Toloache many times, even had my daughter’s big birthday there filling the outdoors. It’s a wonderful place!

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  10. Francene

    New York City

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem. Consistent food and service. Always our first choice for Mexican cuisine.

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FAQs

Toloache - Upper East Side does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Toloache - Upper East Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 861-4505.

Toloache - Upper East Side is rated 4.8 stars by 1620 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Toloache - Upper East Side

166 East 82nd St.,, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lexington and 3rd Ave
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    4 5 6 subway, 86th street stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Julian Medina
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.toloachenyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 861-4505
  • Catering
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact events manager at events@ybandco.com
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