Find this summer pop-up at Innside by Melia Hotel in Nomad, Manhattan. Located in the stunning secret garden at the back of the hotel, sip margaritas under the floating colorful umbrellas amid stunning floral decor. El Lugar, meaning “the place” in Spanish, delivers an authentic culinary experience with a focus on approachability, community, and customer service. Executive Chef Alex Mixcoatl and his culinary team will be serving up table-side guacamole and a wide array of street-style tacos. Walk-ins welcome, reservations available by emailing reservations@igchospitality.com. This venue is weather dependent as it is outdoor with some covered space.
Details
Dine-inAvailable
DeliveryAvailable
TakeoutAvailable
Accepts reservationsAvailable
Requires reservationsNot available
Credit cardAvailable
DebitAvailable
Mobile paymentsNot available
Cash onlyNot available
Accepts checksNot available
Curbside pickupNot available
Drive-throughNot available
BreakfastNot available
LunchAvailable
DinnerAvailable
VegetarianAvailable
VeganNot available
RestroomAvailable
Onsite servicesAvailable
Free parking garageNot available
Free parking lotNot available
Free street parkingAvailable
On-site parkingNot available
Paid parking garageNot available
Paid parking lotNot available
Paid street parkingNot available
Valet parkingNot available
Welcomes familiesAvailable
Kid friendlyNot available
Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
Location
Certified by El Lugar Cantina • Aug 16, 2026
El Lugar Cantina
132 W 27th Street, New York, NY 10001, New York, NY
Explore offerings from El Lugar Cantina on 132 W 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 in New York, with popular antojitos [snacks], taqueria [street style tacos], taqueria [tacos], and dessert available at this location.
patron el alto (handcrafted from the finest 100% weber blue agave grown in the highest parts of jalisco composed of extra añejo aged for four years and blended with exceptional añejo and reposado tequilas), agave, grand marnier, lime juice, grapefruit soda, saline, sparkles
A MI MANERA [MADE MY WAY]
create your own margarita with milagro silver
A MI MANERA [MADE MY WAY]
$80.00
CHOOSE YOUR FLAVOR: tamarind | hibiscus | cucumber | coconut | mango | pineapple | mixed berry | pink guava CHOOSE YOUR SALT: black lava salt | toasted coconut | tajin | ...and for the adventurous chapulin [grasshopper salt]
LIE-BATIONS
contains less than .05% alcohol
NADA-RITA
$15.00
lyre’s agave blanco and orange sec, jalapeño, lime, chamoy, tajin
FAUX-LOMA
$15.00
lyre’s agave blanco, grapefruit, lime
ST. AGRESTIS PHONY MEZCAL NEGRONI
$14.00
MOCKTAILS & SODAS
CUCUMBER SODA
$9.00
HIBISCUS LEMONADE
$9.00
MEXICAN COKE
$6.00
TOPO CHICO
$9.00
JARRITOS
$6.00
TAMARINDO / PINK GUAVA / GRAPEFRUIT
Postres Menu
6 items
POSTRES
CHURROS & HOT CHOCOLATE
$10.00
sweet mexican fritters, cinnamon sugar, 'angelina' hot chocolate
EL LUGAR CONCHA
$10.00
toasted mexican sweet bread and salted caramel ice cream sandwich
ARROZ CON LECHE
$10.00
soft coconut milk rice and bavarian cream, wood-fired pineapple compote
HOT TEA SELECTION
$4.00
NESPRESSO
$6.00
SWEET LEAF DRIP COFFEE
$4.00
Tequila Menu
82 items
AGAVE SPIRITS
ALDEZ BLANCO
$8.00 - $16.00
CASA DRAGONES
$11.00 - $22.00
CASAMIGOS BLANCO
$8.50 - $17.00
CASAMIGOS REPOSADO
$9.50 - $19.00
CASAMIGOS ANEJO
$10.50 - $21.00
CAZADORES BLANCO
$7.50 - $15.00
CAZADORES REPOSADO
$7.50 - $15.00
CLASE AZUL PLATA
$16.00 - $32.00
CLASE AZUL REPOSADO
$20.00 - $40.00
CLASE AZUL GOLD
$30.00 - $60.00
CORRALEJO BLANCO
$7.50 - $15.00
CORRALEJO REPOSADO
$8.00 - $16.00
CORRALEJO ANEJO
$8.50 - $17.00
DON FULANO BLANCO
$8.00 - $16.00
DON FULANO REPOSADO
$9.00 - $18.00
DON JULIO BLANCO
$8.50 - $17.00
DON JULIO REPOSADO
$9.50 - $19.00
DON JULIO ANEJO
$10.50 - $21.00
DON JULIO 1942
$20.00 - $40.00
EL TESORO BLANCO
$8.50 - $17.00
EL TESORO REPOSADO
$9.50 - $19.00
EL TESORO ANEJO
$12.50 - $25.00
ESPOLON BLANCO
$7.50 - $15.00
ESPOLON REPOSADO
$8.00 - $16.00
GRAN MAYAN SILVER
$9.50 - $19.00
GRAN MAYAN REPOSADO
$11.00 - $22.00
GRAN MAYAN EXTRA AGED ANEJO
$12.50 - $25.00
HERRADURA BLANCO
$8.00 - $16.00
HERRADURA REPOSADO
$8.50 - $17.00
HERRADURA ANEJO
$9.50 - $19.00
HERRADURA LEGEND
$15.00 - $30.00
JAJA BLANCO
$7.50 - $15.00
JAJA REPOSADO
$8.00 - $16.00
JOSE CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA BLANCO
$10.50 - $21.00
JOSE CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA REPOSADO
$13.50 - $27.00
JOSE CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA EXTRA ANEJO
$22.50 - $45.00
MAESTRO DOBEL DIAMANTE REPOSADO
$8.50 - $17.00
MAESTRO DOBEL ANEJO
$9.00 - $18.00
MIJENTA BLANCO
$8.50 - $17.00
MIJENTA REPOSADO
$9.50 - $19.00
MILAGRO SILVER
$7.50 - $15.00
MILAGRO REPOSADO
$8.00 - $16.00
MILAGRO ANEJO
$8.50 - $17.00
PATRON SILVER
$8.50 - $17.00
PATRON REPOSADO
$9.50 - $19.00
PATRON ANEJO
$11.00 - $22.00
PATRON EL CIELO
$14.00 - $28.00
PATRON ALTO
$19.00 - $38.00
PATRON PIEDRA
$32.50 - $65.00
TEARS OF LLORONA EXTRA ANEJO
$28.00 - $56.00
TEQUILA OCHO BLANCO
$8.50 - $17.00
TEQUILA OCHO REPOSADO
$9.00 - $18.00
TEQUILA OCHO ANEJO
$10.00 - $20.00
TEQUILENO BLANCO
$7.00 - $14.00
TEQUILENO REPOSADO
$8.00 - $16.00
TEQUILENO ANEJO GRAN RESERVA
$14.50 - $25.00
TRES GENERACIONES REPOSADO
$9.00 - $18.00
TRES GENERACIONES ANEJO
$10.50 - $21.00
GHOST TEQUILA SPICY!
$7.50 - $15.00
MEZCAL
VIDA PUEBLA
DEL MAGUEY CHICHICAPA
ILEGAL JOVEN
ILEGAL REPOSADO
ILEGAL ANEJO
ILEGAL ANEJO FRENCH OAK 7YR
MONTELOBOS ESPADIN JOVEN
BANHEZ JOVEN ESPADIN & BARRIL
DOS HOMBRES
SU CASA
SIETE MISTERIOUS DOBA - YEJ
SIETE MISTERIOUS ENSAMBLE
400 CONEJOS
CLASE AZUL MEZCAL DURANGO
CRISTALINO
DOBEL 50 CRISTALINO
1800 CRISTALINO
TEQUILENO CRISTALINO
TRADICIONAL CRISTALINO
FLIGHT'S
BLANCO
$22.00
TEQUILA OCHO, HERRADURA, JAJA
REPOSADO
$25.00
ESPOLON, DON FULANO, MAESTRO DOBEL
ANEJO
$32.00
EL TEQUILENO, TRES GENERACIONES, CORRALEJO
MEZCAL
$23.00
DEL MAGUEY VIDA PUEBLA, SU CASA, SIETE MISTERIOUS DOBA
FANCY
$52.00
CASA DRAGONES, PATRON EL ALTO, JOSE CUERVO RESERVA EXTRA ANEJO
Brunch Menu
13 items
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
bottomless brunch beverages
/ PER PERSON
includes bottomless brunch beverages for 1.5 hours, choice of: mimosa / hibiscus mimosa / michelada / house-made sangria
bottomless tacos
/ PER PERSON
includes bottomless tacos for 1.5 hours
bottomless brunch beverages & bottomless tacos
/ PER PERSON
get both for $60 per person. includes bottomless brunch beverages for 1.5 hours, choice of: mimosa / hibiscus mimosa / michelada / house-made sangria. includes bottomless tacos for 1.5 hours
FEATURED BRUNCH BEVERAGES
EL LUGAR BLOODY MARIA
$15.00
your choice of tequila or mezcal, chapulin salt, jalapenos, jicama
crispy corn tortillas, guacamole, bacon, fried eggs, cilantro, chili oil
Happy Hours Menu
8 items
$2 TACOS
weekdays at the bar from 4pm-6pm
TINGA
$2.00
[pulled chicken] refried bean puree
BIRRIA
$2.00
[pulled short rib] pickled onion
CHAMPINONES
$2.00
[mushrooms] cilantro, cotija
PICADILLO
$2.00
[spiced beef] pickled onion, crema
CHORIZO CON PAPAS
$2.00
[mexican sausage, potato] cotija
Happy Hours
HALF PRICE MARGS + PALOMAS
$8 HOUSE WINE + SANGRIAS
$8.00
$6 MEXICAN DRAFT BEERS
$6.00
Reviews
4.8
260 reviews
5 stars
227
4 stars
18
3 stars
7
2 stars3
1 star
5
BA
benjamin arzu
2 days ago
5.0
Best coconut margarita!! Geraldo did an awesome job !!!!!! Def coming back
IA
Ileana J Alvarado
2 days ago
5.0
Gerardo was so attentive and made us an amazing coconut mezcalita. This place is great for a sports game or just a hang out with your bestie after work. We love a great drink but the customer service will always make us come back :)
KG
Keri Gibbs
5 days ago
4.0
This was a great spot for MSG pre-show food + drinks! Jose + Luise were both fantastic :)
DA
Denise Atherley
Aug 11, 2026
4.0
Luis was a very nice waiter. We appreciated his service.
The food was mid though. The chicken wings were kinda sour.
MC
Michelle Czysz
Aug 6, 2026
5.0
Great good, friendly staff and atmosphere! Go through the Wilson to get to the restaurant.
El Lugar Cantina does not accept reservations; walk-ins are welcome.
What are the regular opening hours of El Lugar Cantina?
El Lugar Cantina is open Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Is El Lugar Cantina open for brunch?
El Lugar Cantina is closed for brunch every day of the week.
When is Happy Hour at El Lugar Cantina?
Happy Hour at El Lugar Cantina runs Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Does El Lugar Cantina provide pickup or delivery services?
El Lugar Cantina offers in-store pickup service for customers.
What type of cuisine does El Lugar Cantina specialize in?
El Lugar Cantina offers authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on street-style tacos and table-side guacamole.
Where is El Lugar Cantina located?
El Lugar Cantina is located at 132 W 27th Street, Floor 1 - Rear, New York, NY 10001, in Manhattan's Nomad and Garment District neighborhoods.
What nearby hotels can guests visit when dining at El Lugar Cantina?
Guests can visit nearby hotels such as Innside New York Nomad and INNSiDE by Meliá New York NOMAD before or after dining at El Lugar Cantina.
Are there any nearby places for relaxation close to El Lugar Cantina?
Nearby places for relaxation include Brisabella Spa, Sunset Beauty salon, and Taiji Body Work spa services located near El Lugar Cantina.
What local spots nearby can customers explore in the Nomad area near El Lugar Cantina?
Customers can explore local spots like KettleSpace cafe and Impero Caffe By Scott Conant Italian restaurant in the Nomad area near El Lugar Cantina.
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