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Ofrenda
An Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and Chef Mario Hernandez offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks.
Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation.
This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.
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Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation.
This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.
74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- vibrant bar scene(20)
- fit for foodies(19)
- hot spot(13)
- great for brunch(11)
- good for groups(10)
Ofrenda Reviews List
Review 1 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/22/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food and service. We had noticed Ofrenda near our home and tried once to walk in but it was packed; so we finally made a reservation. We loved the food. It was a little hard to find a relatively quiet table to converse and we made a bad judgement to sit in back by a very busy, elevated table of about ten, who were animated but not obnoxious. We would have had a good wait to sit outside. But, overall, no complaints because the service and food are excellent: both pork and chicken enchiladas; lamb empanadas for appetizers, and a chocolate brownie confection that was very tasty."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best Guac
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great drinks, great happy hour and great fish tacos!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food awesome, Service, not so much
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I arrived 45 minutes early for my reservation. Checked in with hostess- had a conversation with her. Sat at the bar where someone took my order then promptly got into a deep conversation with another worker. Took about 10 minutes for them to get me my drink. I notified the hostess when my friend showed (still prior to res time). Told her we would prefer to sit inside but would consider outside. 15 - 20 mins after our res time, I again went to the hostess and was told the inside tables were for people with reservations,so reminded her I had one. She sat us outside. Took over an hour to get our dinner. Moved inside. Kitchen was ringing a bell repeatedly. I called over a random server, turns out it was our food. Food was great. Service, not."
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ofrenda is my neighborhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ofrenda is my neighborhood Mexican. The entire staff is friendly and beautiful (inside and out, the food is excellent and the margaritas are the best I can think of! xo"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
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Review 5 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We told the server when we
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We told the server when we arrived that we had a play to attend at 8pm and so we had 1 hr 15 min to be served get in and out... they took their time coming around to take our order and were slow to bring our drinks/food even after a reminder that we needed to leave by 7:45pm... in the end the server took her time bringing our to go box and change... she stopped and talked to other tables and we left at 8:05pm after the play had begun and were unable to enter until intermission."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2012
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Review 6 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was too noisy. The service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was too noisy. The service was nonchalant. The food not discribed correctly."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2007
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Review 7 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful use of flavors!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious! All our meals were very flavorful. The service was exceptional and the margaritas were very tasty!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was o.k. Not great. A
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was o.k. Not great. A bit overpriced for what you get. Paid $26 for two scallop mini enchalada's and they were about 3 bites each one and did not come with rice or beans. No meals came with any rice or beans. Did decide to order and was charged 12 for tiny side of rice and beans. Drinks were great, and so was the staff."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at Ofrenda was hit
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Ofrenda was hit and miss I am afraid. The margaritas were great! The guacamole was great, the chips that came with them were a little stale and not enough served for the guacamole. We ordered the fish tacos for an appetizer,they were really good but not as great as other places I have been. Our table also ordered the Queso, the tortillas were not that great either. We ordered the Carne Asada and the meat was tough. I had the Short Ribs which were decent but not served with anything....it needed something with it. Though we did order a side dish of black beans which were above average but a bit salty. I really wanted to like this place....but there are places that have much better food."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2005
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Review 10 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I went with a friend who loves
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went with a friend who loves Mexican food and she said the food was 100% authentic. They even had Mexican beer. Really loved the interior and the warm lamps (especally on a cold night). Would love to come back in summer when its warm and sit outside. Had a very good experience and would definetely recommend to others."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very pleased with my experience at Ofrenda. Made a reservation for a table of three although there was a bit of a wait the hostess offered us a drink menu at the bar. food was great. at times we lost our waitress because it was a busy friday night yet we were able to catch other waiters that were more than happy to place our drink orders for us. we did not feel rushed at all through our entire dining experience and stayed for almost three hours. we all ordered meals and a pitcher of margaritas and were refilled chips and salsa. A truly pleasant surprise was when the waitress gave us dessert on the house. a vibrant crowd and excellent meal. will return for happy hour specials."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 12 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great customer service, very friendly staff... then the food proved to be delicious. Margaritas very good, but not cheap."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great/fun restaurant -- but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great/fun restaurant -- but WAY TOO LOUD! Really need to turn down the music several decibels. You can't hear yourself talk, let alone your dining companions."
Dined on 01/15/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It took a little while to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It took a little while to get a table and not too much room at the bar, but we loved the food and the service was wonderful. I enjoyed my enchiladas with the fried avocado. I will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome upscale Mexican, loved
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome upscale Mexican, loved the drinks and food! Small and quaint- great ambiance! Definitely would go back and recommend it to others."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We finally arrived in time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We finally arrived in time for brunch and once again, Ofrenda never disappoints! The new cocktail is amazing - we even stayed around after finishing for the dinner drink menu to become available and so glad we did! Ofrenda is always a stop for us even for one of the amazing cocktail creations!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great spot but they really
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great spot but they really should do something about the cold draft that is present throughout the restaurant..."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 18 for Ofrenda
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quaint Quality
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ofrenda is a quaint little restaurant with delicious food...but the prices are not for the faint-hearted! $12 for two tiny tacos is a bit steep, but you'll enjoy every bite!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ofrenda
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic