IXTA

3.9

138 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Serving upscale Oaxaca and Regional Mexican Cuisine with a twist; along with imported artisanal mezcal and tequila handpicked from various regions of Mexico. IXTA Cocina Mexicana + Mezcal Bar located in Manhattan’s lower east side (LES) on Bowery.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of New York City and step into the jungle of our enchanted Tulum themed Mexican Restaurant. Combining savory housemade Oaxacan moles and freshly sourced Mexican cuisine created by executive chef Francisco Blanco.

Our handcrafted cocktails are artfully created from the finest selection of local and imported liquor, including different selections of mezcal, tequila, and rum—including some specialized IPA and wines from Mexico. All our specialty cocktails are alchemized with exotic herbs and spices, and seasonal fruits.

Join the celebration and experience IXTA for yourself!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(917) 732-4982
Website
http://ixtanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Francisco Blanco
Private party facilities
You can book our private dining room for a $200 per person food and beverage minimum spend (pre-tax/gratuity). Any difference between the amount consumed and the minimum spend will be charged as a room fee. For parties of less than 8 guests the minimum spend is $1600.

Location
299 Bowery, New York, NY 10003-7104
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
Houston Street and First Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Calamari Frito$18.00
Spicy De Arbol Aioli, Lime, Cilantro, Frisee
Guacamole$18.00
Herbs, Salsa Macha, Serrano Chilies VE | GF
Mayan Prawns Endiablado$21.00
Char-Grilled, Amarillo Salsa, Guajillo Oil, Garlic Chips, Pickled Spring Onion GF
Salsa Trio$14.00
Amarillo, Salsa Verde, De Arbol, Heirloom Corn Tostada VE | GF
Truffle Queso Fundido$24.00
Queso Chihuahua, Manchego, Wild Mushrooms, Jalapeno, Black Truffles, Heirloom Tostadas V

Ensalada

Caesar Salad$18.90
Little Gem Lettuce, White Anchovy, Grana Pandano, Black Garlic Caesar, Tortilla Dust
Heirloom Tomato$16.80
Pulpo Zarandeado$25.20

Masa

Short Rib "Birria" Tacos$22.05
Slow Cooked Short Rib, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Consommé GF
- +Con Hueso$12.00
Flor De Calabaza Taco$9.00
Squash Blossom, Requeson, Jamaica Tempura, Salsa Verde, Avocado, Frisee V
Carne Asada Taco$10.00
Pasilla Rubbed Steak, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Caramelized Spring Onion GF
Flautas Dorados$18.90
Al Pastor Taco$9.00
Pork Belly, Avocado Mousse, Salsa Taquera, Roasted Pineapple GF
Pescado Taco$10.00
Crispy Cod, Salsa Macha, Jicama Slaw, Flour Tortilla

Platos Fuertes

Rack Of Lamb Barbacoa$44.10
Adobo Lamb Chops, Juniper, Yellow Rice, Guajillo Salsa
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
- Black & Blue$0.00
Enchiladas Poblanas$28.35
Herbed Spring Onion Tortilla, Squash And Wild Mushroom Stuffing, Salsa Verde, Crema, Queso Fresco V | GF
NY Strip Tampiqueña$54.60
Prime Aged Flat Iron Steak, Salsa Negra, Huarache Tortilla
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well done$0.00
- Black & Blue$0.00
Pollo A La Brasa$31.50
Citrus Confit Chicken, Aji Amarillo, Orange, Frisee GF

Sides

Fries$11.00
Esquites$11.00
Local Corn, Turmeric, Parmesan, Ancho Ashes, Lemon Emulsion V | GF
Papas Bravas$12.60
Chile Morita Emulsion, Scallions
Zanahoria Rostizada$11.00
Tortilla$4.20
Housemade, 4 Pieces V
- Corn$0.00
- Flour$0.00
Heirloom Tostada$4.20
Housemade, 4 Pieces V | GF

Dessert

Tres Leches$12.00
Putazos$12.00
Tiramisu$12.60

What 138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
4.1Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

IXTA offers an "unbelievable" dining experience with exceptional Mexican cuisine and outstanding service. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between quaint and upscale, ideal for special occasions. The decor is beautiful, and the vibrant atmosphere is complemented by attentive staff, making it a "great discovery" for real Mexican food lovers.

138 Reviews

C
Christiaan
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Als je van Mexicaans eten houdt dan ben je hier echt op het juiste adres. De smaken zijn erg goed, kwaliteit van de ingrediënten erg hoog en alle gerechten worden vrij snel geserveerd. De sfeer is oke maar niet zo sfeervol als andere trendy restaurants. Personeel is vriendelijk maar niet heel snel.
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Corinna
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was dead could be b/c we were there on a Wednesday. Took forever to get out apps (30+ mins) which usually not a problem but there were only 4 other tables. Happy Hour is only at the bar which is a bummer. Food was hit or miss. Esquites delicious and the nachos I got were okay but the chicken was really dry. Margs were delicious though and all the apps were good too.
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Miguel
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They were closed and never received a notification. I ended up outside with my kids in very cold weather without a place to eat...
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Bernard
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the pleasure of celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday with a group of 14 friends. We planned the event months in advance to secure a space. We selected the prix fixe menu for our large group and the food and service was exceptional! I would like to thank Maria taking care of our group! Maria made us feel valued as restaurant guests. Maria was extremely kind and professional and went about d and beyond to provide excellent customer service. Also, Christian the manager was great! He did an amazing job managing the restaurant and his mezcal flight presentation was top notch! The fire dancer was an exceptional touch and added excitement to a great evening. She took the time to greet our table and took pictures with our group. The food, service and ambiance was made for a memorable evening for my wife’s 50th birthday celebration! Keep up the good work! Last, but not least, special thanks to Daynah at group reservations for helping me get everything scheduled with the menu and seating arrangements. Daynah was so helpful and responsive to my emails and requests for information. Awesome job!
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Michelle
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, delicious food, and wonderful atmosphere.
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Christian
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was a comedy of errors, food was fine just took a long time and dishes came all out of order. Probably won’t return.
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Michelle
New York City
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good, beautiful decor but the food was extremely salty. The only dish that wasn’t over salted was the calamari. Also, the spicy margarita tasted lime lime juice and tequila, not spicy at all.
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Griselda
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is very cool, but that is about it. Food is mediocre, and not worth the price.
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Brian
New York City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great discovery ! Real Mexican food kicked up ! Fun environment with great wait staff . Will be back !
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SBNewby
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Not worth the words to type. Service (meh) confused kitchen, lackluster birthday celebration (depressing song), good drinks, no one in restaurant, Taco Bell food with champagne prices. Tres leches cake was dry - but on the house (thank you). Management needs to figure out how to best serve clients and work with staff. Attitude reflects leadership.
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FAQs

IXTA offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 732-4982.

IXTA is rated 3.9 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

299 Bowery, New York, NY 10003-7104

Additional information

Cross street
Houston Street and First Avenue
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Francisco Blanco
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ixtanyc.com/
Phone number
(917) 732-4982
Private party facilities
You can book our private dining room for a $200 per person food and beverage minimum spend (pre-tax/gratuity). Any difference between the amount consumed and the minimum spend will be charged as a room fee. For parties of less than 8 guests the minimum spend is $1600.

IXTA

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Raw Bar

Aguachile$28.35

Ceviche Mixto$27.30

Tuna Tartare$23.10

Appetizers

Calamari Frito$18.00

Guacamole$18.00

Mayan Prawns Endiablado$21.00

Salsa Trio$14.00

Truffle Queso Fundido$24.00

Ensalada

Caesar Salad$18.90

Heirloom Tomato$16.80

Pulpo Zarandeado$25.20

Masa

Short Rib "Birria" Tacos$22.05

Flor De Calabaza Taco$9.00

Carne Asada Taco$10.00

Flautas Dorados$18.90

Al Pastor Taco$9.00

Pescado Taco$10.00

Platos Fuertes

Rack Of Lamb Barbacoa$44.10

Enchiladas Poblanas$28.35

NY Strip Tampiqueña$54.60

Pollo A La Brasa$31.50

Sides

Fries$11.00

Esquites$11.00

Papas Bravas$12.60

Zanahoria Rostizada$11.00

Tortilla$4.20

Heirloom Tostada$4.20

Dessert

Tres Leches$12.00

Putazos$12.00

Tiramisu$12.60

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