El Cortez

4.3 (9)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

17 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206-3506

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

This Bushwick bar and restaurant offers colorful tiki drinks and addictive Tex-Mex dishes in a retro setting. We feature an upstairs deck and DJs.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Tex-Mex, American
Hours of Operation
Daily: 4:00pm - 4:00am
Website
http://elcortezbushwick.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206-3506
Area
Williamsburg
Cross street
Between Bogart and Morgan
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room

BurritoUSD 11.00
beans, rice, cheese, salsa fresca, crema, avocado
- W/ Chicken, Pork, Beef or Spinach & MushroomUSD 13.00
Tacos Du JourUSD 9.00
Pork/shrimp (2 per order). Both w/ onions, cilantro, radish, lime, crema, salsa
NachosUSD 12.00
queso, pintos, cilantro, 3 salsas
Cheeseburger & FriesUSD 12.00
lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo
- Add BaconUSD 14.00
Taco SaladUSD 13.00
ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomato, black olives, cheddar, sour cream
Chicken BuddiesUSD 12.00
4 chicken sliders w/ lettuce, pickle, mayo
TortaUSD 12.00
Chicken/vegetarian. Both w/ beans avocado, mayo, lettuce, tomato, oaxaca cheese, salsas on side
ChimichangaUSD 12.00
beef, bean, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsas
EnchiladasUSD 13.00
Hot plate style. Chicken or bean & cheese w/ red or green sauce
All American Taco NightUSD 10.00
3 tacos w/ beef, cheese, El Paso. Iceberg, tomato, olive, sour cream
Green SaladUSD 8.00
lettuce, parsley, green onions, white cheddar, new pickles
Shrimp CocktailUSD 11.00
Mexican style w/ club crackers
Spinach and MushroomsUSD 7.00
Chips
- SalsaUSD 6.00
- QuesoUSD 8.00
- GuacUSD 9.00
FriesUSD 5.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at El Cortez.

4.3

(9)

4.2Food
3.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

9 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with my family as a last minute resort. The staff was attentive and helpful, they even accommodated is with a booth since we were 9 people. The food was good and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would go back alone or on a date since it’s more of a small plates and cocktails type of place. I enjoyed it and will definitely go back.
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antonlindb
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of friends starting our night out here and it is the perfect spot for doing that. Great cocktails, good party vibe and food is good. Even thou it was a party vibe, it wasn’t too loud to have conversations with everyone around the table. Service was quick and friendly!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 May 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Had to go to the bar to order everything. We were the only ones there, it was sort of annoying.
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Neasa
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 May 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, amazing cocktails! I'll definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 29 April 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Horrible service
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AggieM
London6 reviews
2.0
Dined on 30 November 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Rather disappointing. Waited a ridiculously long time for our food. Must have had a problem in kitchen cos our order was from the specials list and there were very few people in. When it did eventually come (we chased it three times!) it tasted very good. Waitress sweet but not briefed on either food or beverages.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 November 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
They don't really seem to use OpenTable, there was no host and the bartenders weren't aware of my reservation. Luckily it wasn't busy, but wondering what's the point of reserving a table or party if it wasn't going to actually be reserved. Otherwise, great space and tiki drinks!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully built out bar and restaurant with an aesthetic reminiscent of the late 70's and early 80's Mayan themed Mexican restaurant and lounge with delicious food, strong cocktails and Miami Vice Episodes Playing on an old CRT Television. Very nostalgic for us hipsters in our thirties pushing 40. I was there with extended family and three small children, which is a complete circus, loud and messy, so tip of the hat to the severs, who were absolute angels and took such good care of us despite the sporadic ordering and the amount of smashed food we left under the table. My little guy spent the entire meal in his diaper! Five Stars All Around!
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SoleiLove
Georgia3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 May 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went on Cinco de Mayo, which also fell on a Friday night, so it was packed to the brim. Although it took an hour after the reservation time for our table to be set up, they rewarded our patience with free tequila shots! The first round of drinks we ordered (margaritas) were also free, and delicious! The food was impeccable and worth the wait as well.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican / Southwestern, Tex-Mex, American
Hours of Operation
Daily: 4:00pm - 4:00am
Website
http://elcortezbushwick.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
17 Ingraham Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206-3506
Area
Williamsburg
Cross street
Between Bogart and Morgan
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room

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El Cortez

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Menu

Main

BurritoUSD 11.00

Tacos Du JourUSD 9.00

NachosUSD 12.00

Cheeseburger & FriesUSD 12.00

Taco SaladUSD 13.00

Chicken BuddiesUSD 12.00

TortaUSD 12.00

ChimichangaUSD 12.00

EnchiladasUSD 13.00

All American Taco NightUSD 10.00

Green SaladUSD 8.00

Shrimp CocktailUSD 11.00

Spinach and MushroomsUSD 7.00

Chips

FriesUSD 5.00

Reviews

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