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Suenos
Suenos, meaning 'dreams' in Spanish, is a New York restaurant oasis hidden in Chelsea, serving authentic Mexican Cuisine and outstanding inventive drinks. Chef Sue Torres takes you on a magic Mexican dream ride with every bite.
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77 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 77 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(42)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(45)
- fit for foodies(37)
- good for groups(12)
- special occasion(12)
- romantic(6)
- vibrant bar scene(6)
Suenos Reviews List
Review 1 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Keeps getting better
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I have been going to Suenos for over 10 years now and they never fail to impress us with incredible cuisine, drinks and ambiance.
We always discover something new and delicious on the menu - this time was the corn on the cob side dish - and the libations are all part of the incredibleness that is Suenos."
We always discover something new and delicious on the menu - this time was the corn on the cob side dish - and the libations are all part of the incredibleness that is Suenos."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
suenos, a local win
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good mexican food at suenos, which was quite unexpected. seems to be made with a lot of love, and the chef seems to put her all into it. the chile-rubbed goat was fantastic. not the biggest of fans of the drinks. however, i'd say we shared half of the things on the menu between 6+ people and i'd be hard pressed to think of something i didn't particularly care for."
Dined on 1/26/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came here after reading rave reviews and was underwhelmed with the food but mostly the atmosphere. While the dishes were priced and presented as higher-end, the venue itself felt a bit like a hole-in-the-wall, low-key establishment (and the B grade that greeted us upon entry didn't help the ambiance). Still a nice meal, but I won't be returning."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 4 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious!!!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am definitely planning on coming back here! The food was absolutely delicious. It's a bit on the pricey side, so I consider this my "splurge Mexican restaurant". I recommend the guacamole (best I've had, and believe me I've had plenty!) the ribs and the duck comfit tacos were AMAZING! The service was exceptional, the waitress was very helpful and patient with us.
Also if you are familiar with Spanish mainstream contemporary music you will be very happy (I know I was!)"
Also if you are familiar with Spanish mainstream contemporary music you will be very happy (I know I was!)"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cinco de Mayo!! Way to go
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While the margaritas are a bit overpriced, the food over delivers,
Split the shrimp app and it had a lovely little kick to it. The signature pecan encrusted cod was of course perfectly prepared.
Companion's fish tacos -- it was tuna that nite - were delish. This ain't MaryAnns! This is cuisine."
Split the shrimp app and it had a lovely little kick to it. The signature pecan encrusted cod was of course perfectly prepared.
Companion's fish tacos -- it was tuna that nite - were delish. This ain't MaryAnns! This is cuisine."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Near the Joyce Theater, with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Near the Joyce Theater, with excellent food and caring staff - could have been a smidge faster as we had to rush through the wonderful desserts!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was our first visit to Suenos, so asked the server for some recommendations. Chose the guacamole, chicken chiliquiles, duck confit special and goat. Food was outstanding. Everything was outstanding. The entrees each had a wonderful blend of flavor and spice -- very savory. We will be back again. Brunch starting on May 1 sounded very interesting."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was so-so. Chips and
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was so-so. Chips and guacamole were tasty, but entrees were inconsistent. The cheese and grilled vegetable enchiladas were a combination of mush and too crunchy vegetables to be easy to eat. The vegan poblano relleno had little quinoa filling. The special of cod was good though."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
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Review 9 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Much better last year. Beef
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Much better last year. Beef taco appetizer was much too sweet and the venison tasted like liver. Nice service."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2002
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Review 10 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy hour special is great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Happy hour special is great.
Staff was very nice and helpful"
Staff was very nice and helpful"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Friendly service, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly service, excellent food and a great bar. What's not to like?"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Mexican restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Problably the best Mexican restaurant I have ever went to. Creative, delicious, good size portions. Staff is friendly and attentive."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food - creative without
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food - creative without being pretentious. Calm atmosphere without being dull."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a delightful restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a delightful restaurant with excellent and innovative Mexican cuisine, a reasonably priced wine list and attentive and helpful staff."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A neighborhood gem! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A neighborhood gem! Great food, great ambiance, reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first visit was special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Our first visit was special and we will return. Dinner at Sueno before The Atlantic Theater will be best."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was creative, interesting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was creative, interesting and appealing. In short, terrific."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden gem - you must find!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great find - all thanks to opentable. I searched available reservations in my preferred area , read reviews and took a chance.
Great drinks. Great food. Everyone there was really friendly.
The entrance is quirky, and it really makes you feel like you've found a secret. I will tell everyone about it and can't wait to go back.
The entrance is quirky, and it really makes you feel like you've found a secret. I will tell everyone about it and can't wait to go back.
Try the margarita with me I am grapefruit soda .... Yum!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Suenos is a fantastic restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Suenos is a fantastic restaurant. No two ways about it. The menu is truly unique and the way the chef uses the ingredients to bring out the flavors creates an explosion of flavor in every bite. Four of us...all marveled at the meal we had...not to mention the margaritas. The service was impeccable as well. Friendly, informative, no rush!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The dishes we shared were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The dishes we shared were very good, but service was slow. The shocker was that in a Mexican restaurant, when I asked for a margarita made with Hornitos and Cointreau, they had neither."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always a pleasure to eat here.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always a pleasure to eat here. the food is terrific."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the food here!!! Great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love the food here!!! Great upscale mexican."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have been great fans of
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been great fans of the food at Suenos for a while. This time however, my friend's duck was essentially rare and she could not eat some of it. The space is beautiful and the service attentive. The problem is that it seems to be losing its spirit. The sound system was muffled and at a volume that was neither here nor there. There is no music around the bar and,at times, we felt like we had arrived at a party that was over. Please note that we are not looking for a loud experience, just some gusto in a place. Considering it was 9pm on a Saturday night,something was missing."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
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Review 24 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A very pleasant neighborhood
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very pleasant neighborhood place. The food is tasty and nicely presented. It is very consistent. In today's world of stratospheric restaurant prices it's a real bargain. I'd rate it 3 1/2 stars if that were an option."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Suenos
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife, who grew up in San
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife, who grew up in San Antonio, has always maintained that gourmet Mexican food does indeed exist. I've always been skeptical. No longer: Suenos brings this historically prosaic cuisine (at least in NY)into the realm of imaginative chefdom. Delicious. Nicely done place, too."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Suenos
Based on the average of (52) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate