Hecho En Dumbo

Get a great deal on the brunch menu. 20 and you can choose as many dishes as you want

Went for dinner last night. Slow service, overpriced food, nonchalant waiting staff...

The place was completely smoked up inside, it was a problem known to staff. They told us we may have to move but in the end we stayed in the smokey dining room with nothing of an apology. The service was very slow, we had to chase our drinks order twice and chase our check. We asked for advice on the menu and was given a two word answer from the waitress. And after all the slow service, when we got our food the waiter cleared the plates before we had finished eating.

Plenty of better Mexican experiences in New York.

Wow. This may be the best Mexican restaurant in NYC, although to say so might discount its elevated cuisine. The food is simply outstanding. I generally avoid the superlative, but they have likely the best fish tacos I have ever had, mixed with octopus and sablefish giving a unique umami flavor. Additionally the shirt rib burritos were simply outstanding, loaded with flavor that hits you from the first bite. The queso fundidos are also a must.

The service is friendly and accommodating. The only negative I might add is that drink service is a bit on the slow side, but that's because they mix drinks properly creating hand crafted cocktails with old world technique.

This has jumped up in my list of favorite east village restaurants.

I've heard lots of hype about Hecho en Dumbo, and while the food is decent, it's the happy hour that makes this place so great (to pay full price would make the experience far less enjoyable; it isn't that great). Margaritas are excellent, and come in an assortment of flavors. Tuna is nicely sauced and seasoned, tender pork sliders are perhaps the best thing they offer, and steak tacos are somehow too beefy and not the tastiest. Guacamole is light and fresh and salsa are bright and spicy. Service is friendly and attentive. Go for half priced drinks and a cheap bite — to pay full price would be downright silly.

One day I was walking trough Bowery and I stumbled upon this place. As soon as I got in I knew I had made the right decision. If you're into some cocktails stay at the bar where you can enjoy some interesting modern creations made with traditional Mexican ingredients (must try the Jamaica Margarita). If your stomach demands it, then head to the back to enjoy some really tasty and delicious dishes.