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06/02/2026
⚽️ The transformation is officially underway…
El Lugar Cantina is becoming The Matchbox — your headquarters for every match, every goal, and every unforgettable moment of the tournament.
We’re showing every single game on our massive 130-inch screen plus additional TVs throughout the venue, so you won’t miss a second of the action.
🍻 Drink specials (ft. )
🌮 Chef-crafted food specials
🎁 Giveaways, games, and prizes throughout the tournament
🏆 One epic grand prize you definitely won’t want to miss…
Whether you’re backing your home nation, adopting a team for the summer, or just here for the atmosphere, The Matchbox is where you’ll want to be from kickoff to the final whistle.
Follow for updates and check out the for more information…. See you at the match. ⚽️
05/29/2026
🚨Stay tuned…we have something big planned for ⚽️ TOURNAMENT SEASON! Introducing THE MATCH BOX - your soccer headquarters!
To inquire about game watches, please email our team at [email protected]
05/15/2026
A mountain of guac and a margarita with your name on it. Sounds like Friday at El Lugar Cantina 🥑🌮 Table side guac, $4 tacos, $10 margs… We saved you a seat 🇲🇽🎉
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05/04/2026
Tomorrow’s Cinco de Mayo. Act accordingly. $4 tacos, $10 margs, table side guac. Email to make a reservation: [email protected] …. 🌮🍋🟩
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04/15/2026
Tacos, Tequila, Repeat 🔁🌮🍹 Fight the heat at El Lugar Cantina 👏🏼
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03/31/2026
$10 margs
$4 tacos
fresh guac
El Lugar. 4PM
no further questions 🌮🍋🟩
03/26/2026
70° in Manhattan… ya se siente ☀️🌮
Ice-cold Coronas, fresh micheladas, $4 tacos, $10 margs and guac made right at your table…. Meet us at El Lugar… Open from 4PM to 10PM 🌮🍋🟩🍺
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12/01/2025
Bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and that El Lugar magic. These are the tacos you’ll dream about. Join us tomorrow for a 🌮TACO TUESDAY🌮 you’ll make a weekly tradition … 🪅🇲🇽
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11/10/2025
Tomorrow’s Tuesday… who are you celebrating Taco Tuesday with?! 🌮 $3 Tacos at El Lugar Cantina and $10 Margaritas… Make your reservations NOW! 🎉
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10/24/2025
Next Saturday, November 1, we raise a glass to life, love, and good vibes! 💀🍹 Join us for our Day of the Dead celebration at El Lugar Cantina! From 2–7 PM, enjoy vendors, tequila tastings, a live mariachi band, face painting, AND your ticket even includes your first margarita. Don’t miss the celebration! Book using the 🌺🎶
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10/08/2025
Celebrate life, love, and tradition with us this Día de los Mu***os 🌼✨
Join us Saturday 11.1 for tacos, tequila tastings, mariachi, and more at El Lugar Cantina! 💀🌮 Your $10 ticket gets your first margarita on us, access to our market, access to tequila and guacamole tastings & more! Check it out with the
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09/25/2025
No rain, no rainbow… no such thing as just one marg at El Lugar🌈😉
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09/24/2025
✨ The holidays are better with tacos & tequila. Book your holiday event at El Lugar today… dates are filling up fast! Inquire with the link in our bio 🪅🌮
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09/19/2025
Commitment issues? Just order every taco... 🌮😉
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$3 Tacos. $10 Margs. $5 Beers. Get em at El Lugar Cantina. 🪅🌮
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09/04/2025
True amigos will share their tacos… even though we know it’s really hard when they taste this good.. 😬🌮
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📍 El Lugar Cantina (Located at the Innside by Meliá)
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08/27/2025
Tacos, tunes, and rooftop views. El Lugar pops up tomorrow at Rooftop at Rockaway 🌆 6–9pm with Music Is Life live on the rooftop. Don’t miss it!
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08/25/2025
🌮 T-minus 24 hours ’til Taco Tuesday—El Lugar is the place to be. You know where to find us. 😉 $3 tacos. $10 Margs. $5 beers. Need we say more? 🪅🌮
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📍 El Lugar Cantina. 132 W 27th St. New York, NY 10001. (Located in the Innside by Meliá)
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08/22/2025
You survived the work week—time for your margarita victory lap. 👏🏼🍋🟩🎉
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Make your marg JUST how you like it with the “Mi Manera Margarita” with tons of flavors and rims to choose from… the fiesta never stops. 🪅
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08/04/2025
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Address
132 W 27th Street
New York, NY
10001
For public transport, take the subway to Penn Station and walk west on W 30th Street. For driving, head towards W 30th Street and find parking in nearby garages or street parking where available.
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
3pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 10pm |
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What people say
Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant flavors, colorful dishes, and warm hospitality. El Lugar Cantina on W 30th Street in New York encapsulates all these qualities and more, offering an authentic Mexican culinary experience that transports diners to the heart of Mexico.
One standout feature of El Lugar Cantina is its dedication to creating unique and innovative cocktails. The "On Rockaway Beach" cocktail, a reimagined version of the legendary Sharkbite drink from Rockaway Beach, is a perfect example of this creativity. With refreshing ingredients like watermelon, cucumber, lime, and tajin, this cocktail is a delightful blend of spice and freshness that evokes memories of sandy shores and ocean breezes.
In addition to their inventive cocktails, El Lugar Cantina also excels in providing a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The restaurant's social media posts showcase not only their delicious offerings but also their commitment to customer satisfaction. From offering pick-up and delivery options for those craving a taste of El Lugar for lunch to hosting interactive events like make-your-own margarita cocktail classes with tequila tastings, guac, salsa, and chips at an affordable price, El Lugar Cantina goes above and beyond to engage with its patrons.
For those seeking a true taste of Mexico in the heart of New York City, El Lugar Cantina is indeed "the place" to be. With its flavorful dishes, creative cocktails, and inviting ambiance, this Mexican restaurant stands out as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts looking to experience the rich culinary traditions of Mexico.
