Recent social media posts
09/04/2026
Calling all NYC alumni 📣🏈 Your college football watch party just found its new headquarters. Your team on the big screen, sound ON, reserved space for your crew, and specials made for game day. All that’s missing is your fight song. 👀
DM us to claim your team’s spot this season.
09/04/2026
Calling all NYC alumni groups 📣🏈 Your college football watch party just found its new headquarters. Your team on the big screen, sound ON, reserved space for your crew, and specials made for game day. All that’s missing is your fight song. 👀
DM us to claim your team’s spot this season.
09/03/2026
Thursday is the new Friday… Come get a marg (or 3) at El Lugar… 😉🍹
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📸 Jose Portillo
08/26/2026
🎾 Your US Open headquarters, with a little extra flavor.
Catch the matches at El Lugar Cantina while sipping our US Open specialty cocktails: the Honey Deuce ft. Grey Goose and Ace Paloma ft. Dobel. Pair it all with authentic Mexican cuisine and you’ve got yourself a winning lineup.
Matches on. Drinks poured. Tacos incoming. 🍹🌮🎾
08/19/2026
Chef Alex is bringing the heat 🔥 New menu items have officially landed at El Lugar— loaded tostadas, bold tlayudas, flavor-packed quesadillas, and plenty worth passing around the table.
Come hungry. 🌮
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📸 Jose Portillo
08/12/2026
El Lugar is back in action 🌮 Come for the comeback, stay for the tacos. IGC Insiders get a complimentary taco on us. Book your table using the
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📸 Jose Portillo
07/19/2026
Today’s the final.🏆🔥
🇪🇸 Spain vs. 🇦🇷 Argentina
⏰ Kickoff: 3 PM
Bottomless mimosas, game-day bites, and every minute of the action on NYC’s ultimate match-day screen.
📍The Match Box at El Lugar
07/16/2026
The Final is almost here. 🏆🔥
One match. Two teams. One champion.
🇪🇸 Spain vs. 🇦🇷 Argentina
🗓️ Sunday, July 19
⏰ Kickoff: 3 PM
Start with bottomless mimosas, stay for every minute on NYC’s ultimate match-day screen.
📍The Match Box at El Lugar
07/15/2026
Semi-Finals. Giant screen. Cold margs. No bad seats. ⚽🔥
🇬🇧 England vs. 🇦🇷 Argentina
🕒 Wednesday • 3PM
📍The Match Box at El Lugar Cantina | INNSiDE by Meliá
Reserve now before kickoff. 🍻🌮
07/14/2026
The road to the trophy runs through The Match Box. 🏆⚽ Watch the rest of the tournament with giant-screen action, ice-cold drinks, and the best atmosphere in NYC. Reserve your table today using the
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07/14/2026
Semi-finals. Full send. ⚽🔥
France 🇫🇷 takes on Spain 🇪🇸 today at 3PM, and there’s only one place to catch every minute: The Match Box at El Lugar Cantina, located inside INNSiDE by Meliá New York Nomad. Giant screens, ice-cold margaritas, tacos worth cheering for, and the kind of match-day atmosphere that hits different. Grab your crew and reserve your table before kickoff. 🍹🌮
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📸 Restaurant Growth Engineer
07/11/2026
⚽ Quarterfinals. Cold drinks. Giant screens. Zero bad seats. 🍻🔥
The road to the trophy continues this Saturday at The Match Box.
🇳🇴 Norway vs. England • 5PM
🇦🇷 Argentina vs. Switzerland • 9PM
Grab your crew, claim your table, and catch every minute with us at El Lugar Cantina inside INNSiDE by Meliá NYC.
📸 Andrew Kalantarov
07/10/2026
🇪🇸 ESPAÑAAAAA. Quarterfinals. 3PM. The Match Box. ⚽🍺
Spain vs. Belgium on our massive 136” screen with drink specials, chef specials, and game-day energy you won’t find anywhere else. 🇪🇸❤️
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🇪🇸 📸 Restaurant Growth Engineer
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.
