El Parador Cafe
New York’s oldest Mexican restaurant serves up acclaimed ceviche, sizzling fajitas, and celebrated margaritas.
- Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 20:00; Sun, 17:00 – 21:00
- $$
- 325 East 34th Street
- 4.5 (591 reviews)
Description
Opened in 1959, the restaurant features a private event space called La Cueva. Beyond its broader menu, diners frequently point to the tender octopus and sautéed chorizo with onions, noting the chorizo's slight crunch and lack of excess oil. Meals can be accompanied by fresh guacamole and finished with a dessert of banana rum cake over grilled pineapple.