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Cilantro, New York, NY

Cilantro

4.3
4.3
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
485 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-4628

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Cilantro, located in New York City's Upper West Side, serves authentic Mexican and Southwestern American cuisine in a casual, upbeat atmosphere. Each meal is made with bold flavors and fresh ingredients to ensure an enjoyable experience. Cilantro has a full bar which features specialty cocktails as well as many varieties of tequila.



Start out your meal with one of Cilantro's appetizers to share like the guacamole or the nachos. Choose from menu items like fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian options as well as gluten-sensitive options so that everyone in the group can find something to enjoy regardless of dietary restrictions.

Additional information

  • Location
    485 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-4628
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Cilantro's menu was last updated 2025-03-20.

Soups

  • Chicken Tortilla$10.00

    • Vegetarian Chili$10.00

      • Potato Leek$10.00

        • French Onion Soup$12.00

          • Birria Soup$18.00

            Salads

            • Chopped Salad$18.00

              • Baby Arugula Salad$18.00

                • Quinoa Salad$18.00

                  • Taco Salad$18.00

                    • Cobb Salad$22.00

                      Appetizers

                      • Aztec Nachos$15.00

                        • Molcajete Guacamole$16.00

                          • Tostaditas$13.00

                            • Fried Calamari$16.00

                              • Queso Fundido$17.00

                                • Spicy Habanero Wings$15.00

                                  • Chicken Flautas$14.00

                                    • Stuffed Avocado$16.00

                                      • Corn on the Cob$8.00

                                        • Seasoned French Fries$131.00

                                          • Sweet Potato Fries$11.00

                                            • Crispy Mac N Cheese$11.00

                                              • Jalapeno Poppers$9.00

                                                • Chicken Fingers$9.00

                                                  Entrees

                                                  • Grilled Chimichurri Skirt Steak$35.00

                                                    • Veracrus Azteca$40.00

                                                      • Molcajete Azteca$40.00

                                                        • Sauteed Garlic Chipotle Shrimp $26.00

                                                          • Pan Seared Salmon$26.00

                                                            • Paella Valenciana$28.00

                                                              • Cheese Quesadilla$14.00

                                                                • Mushroom Quesadilla$15.00

                                                                  • Chicken Quesadilla$16.00

                                                                    • Steak Quesadilla$18.00

                                                                      • Tofu Fajita$20.00

                                                                        • Mushroom Fajita$1,020.00

                                                                          • Chicken Fajita$22.00

                                                                            • Steak Fajita$27.00

                                                                              • Shrimp Fajita$26.00

                                                                                • Fajita Combo$29.00

                                                                                  • Enchiladas de Pollo $20.00

                                                                                    • Enchiladas de Camaron$22.00

                                                                                      • Enchiladas de Camaron$22.00

                                                                                        • Enchiladas Suizas $22.00

                                                                                          • Mole Chicken Enchiladas$24.00

                                                                                            • Vegetable Enchiladas$19.00

                                                                                              Los Tacos

                                                                                              • Chicken Tacos

                                                                                                • Steak Tacos

                                                                                                  • Fish Tacos

                                                                                                    • Birria Tacos

                                                                                                      Sandwiches

                                                                                                      • Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.00

                                                                                                        • Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00

                                                                                                          • Chicken Caesar Wrap$16.00

                                                                                                            • Cheeseburger$16.00

                                                                                                              • Chicken Burrito$16.00

                                                                                                                • Steak Burrito$18.00

                                                                                                                  • Fish Burrito$17.00

                                                                                                                    • Vegetable Burrito$15.00

                                                                                                                      Desserts

                                                                                                                      • Fried Sweet Plantains$12.00

                                                                                                                        • Tres Leches$12.00

                                                                                                                          • Kahlua Flan$12.00

                                                                                                                            • Churros with Nutella$12.00

                                                                                                                              • Lava Cake$13.00

                                                                                                                                Cocktails

                                                                                                                                  Wines

                                                                                                                                    Beer

                                                                                                                                      Hot Beverages

                                                                                                                                        Cold Beverages

                                                                                                                                          Brunch

                                                                                                                                          (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am-4pm Only)

                                                                                                                                          • Cilantro Omelette$1,616.00

                                                                                                                                            • Eggs Benedict $16.00

                                                                                                                                              • Sweet Plantain Pancakes$17.00

                                                                                                                                                • Belgium Waffle$17.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Stuffed French Toast$16.00

                                                                                                                                                    • Steak & Eggs$22.00

                                                                                                                                                      • Chilaquiles$18.00

                                                                                                                                                        • Breakfast Burrito$18.00

                                                                                                                                                          • Huevos Rancheros$18.00

                                                                                                                                                            Last updated: March 20, 2025

                                                                                                                                                            What 14 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                            Cilantro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                            4.3
                                                                                                                                                            4.3 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                            • 4.1Food
                                                                                                                                                            • 4.1Service
                                                                                                                                                            • 4.2Ambience
                                                                                                                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                            14 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                            1. KaanNoah

                                                                                                                                                              New York City4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on January 6, 2025

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                              We had an amazing experience at Cilantro Mexican Restaurant! The three of us enjoyed every moment—everything from the vibrant ambiance to the delicious food was absolutely wonderful. The service was friendly and attentive, and the dishes were packed with authentic flavors. It was the perfect spot for a great time with friends. Highly recommend!

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                                                                                                                                                            2. Sherry VIP

                                                                                                                                                              New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                              Bring back the PEI Mussels! Always my favorite thing in your menu and not found anywhere else on the UWS. Very disappointed that they are no longer available

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                                                                                                                                                            3. Jane VIP

                                                                                                                                                              New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                              The burrito and the frozen margarita were excellent!

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                                                                                                                                                            4. Carol

                                                                                                                                                              New York City78 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              2.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on September 7, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                              The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived and there were many empty tables yet we were seated between two occupied tables. We could have had more separation. The first item we received were chips and they were stale. Not edible. The food was ok but the side dishes of rice and beans was cold. The dinner was easily forgettable.

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                                                                                                                                                            5. SusanL

                                                                                                                                                              New York City36 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on July 19, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                              An enjoyable dinner, but not ot sure what to make of two diners next to us with two dogs in a covered carriage.

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                                                                                                                                                            6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                              New York City5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on June 16, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                              Very slow service, clearly short-staffed, mediocre food, and nickel and dime charges for credit card use, chips on the table, some extra cheese … how this place has lasted so long is beyond me.

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                                                                                                                                                            7. MichaelC VIP

                                                                                                                                                              New York City24 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on May 17, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                              Went to lunch with the boys and had a great time ,will definitely be going back

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                                                                                                                                                            8. LifelongNYer VIP

                                                                                                                                                              New York City38 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on April 5, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                              Our "Go-To" Mexican restaurant in NYC since we first experienced them at their previous UES location 15 years ago. The food never disappoints, the drinks are generous, and the service is always wonderful. Can't say enough for this local gem other than go there or order in ASAP!!!

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                                                                                                                                                            9. DeborahB

                                                                                                                                                              New York City9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on March 29, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                              Good food nice atmosphere friendly staff. Not too noisy

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                                                                                                                                                            10. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                              New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                                                              Dined on March 3, 2024

                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                              This time the food took too long to arrive. It was not only for our table.

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                                                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                                                            Cilantro is rated 4.3 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                            5. Upper West Side

                                                                                                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                                                            7:30 PM
                                                                                                                                                            Booked 5 times today
                                                                                                                                                            Google Map for Cilantro

                                                                                                                                                            485 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-4628

                                                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                              Upper West Side
                                                                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                              Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                              Mexican
                                                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                              Formal Attire
                                                                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                              None
                                                                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                                                                              Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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