Mexican restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · Midtown West
A Mexican restaurant in NYC, up on a rooftop
Cantina Rooftop is a Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar in Hell's Kitchen, open since 2015: birria tacos with consomé for dipping, guacamole three ways, enchiladas and fajitas, with margaritas and a live DJ every night we're open. We're at 605 W 48th St, under a retractable glass roof: open on warm days, closed and heated when it's cold. Closed Mondays.
- Open since 2015
- Tacos from $19
- Taco Tuesday $25 →
- Live DJ nightly
- Heated glass roof
What's on the table
The kitchen is Mexican and made for sharing. Start with something for the middle of the table, order tacos three to an order, then move on to a plate of your own. Prices below are from our menu right now.
Every taco with prices →
Margaritas and mezcal →
The full menu →
At a glance
- Food
- Tacos, guacamole, enchiladas, fajitas
- Tacos
- Three to an order, from $19
- Drinks
- Margaritas and mezcal
- Music
- Live DJ every night we're open
- Roof
- Retractable glass, heated when it's cold
- Open
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome; tables for 2 to 8 online
Mexican food · Mexican music
A Mexican restaurant with a party in it
Pedro Zamora, a producer of Latin music concerts, opened Cantina in 2015 as Manhattan's first Mexican rooftop, with one idea: Mexican food and Mexican music in the same room. Rainbow umbrellas hang over the tables, the DJ starts with the first table, and the night gets louder as it goes.
If you want a quiet dinner, this isn't it. If you want tacos, a pitcher of margaritas and a table of friends who end up dancing, come on up.
A Mexican restaurant near Times Square and Midtown West
Looking for a Mexican restaurant near you? We're on the west side of Hell's Kitchen, a short walk from a lot of the city: the Intrepid is about 5 minutes away, Terminal 5 about 10, the Javits Center about 15, and Times Square and Hudson Yards about 20 minutes on foot, or a short cab. The C/E subway at 50th Street is about 12 minutes from our door.
Seeing a Broadway show? Plan dinner around your curtain →
Walk times from everything nearby →
Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday, last reservation 10pm. Tables are held for 90 minutes.
Mexican restaurant questions
Is Cantina Rooftop a Mexican restaurant?
Yes. We're a Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar in Hell's Kitchen, open since 2015, with a full kitchen and a full bar. See the menu.
What kind of Mexican food do you serve?
Tacos three to an order, from birria with consomé for dipping to carnitas, guacamole three ways, enchiladas, fajitas and a weekend brunch. Every taco with prices.
How much does a meal cost?
Tacos run from $19 to $22 an order on our menu right now. On Tuesdays, all-you-can-eat tacos are $25 per person for 90 minutes. The full menu with prices.
Where is the restaurant?
At 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Avenues in Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, on the roof of the HK Hall building. The C/E subway at 50th Street is about 12 minutes on foot, and Times Square is about 20 minutes, or a short cab.
Is there a Mexican restaurant near me that delivers?
We deliver through Uber Eats, which shows whether your address is in range. Order on Uber Eats.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes. There's a Taco Vegetariano with roasted seasonal vegetables, black beans and pickled red onion. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. All ages are welcome and we have high chairs. It's a party with loud music, so expect a lively table.
Is there a dress code?
No special one. Casual is fine.
Is it open and heated in winter?
Yes. In winter the retractable glass roof closes and the room is heated, so we're open all year. What winter on the roof is like.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend booking, and every special is by reservation. Tables for 2 to 8 book online. Book a table.
When are you open?
Tuesday to Sunday; we're closed on Mondays. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays.
Getting here
Where
605 W 48th StreetNew York, NY 10036
Midtown West, in Hell's Kitchen: on 48th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue, on the rooftop of the HK Hall building.
On foot
- About 5 minutes from the Intrepid Museum.
- About 12 minutes from the C/E subway at 50th Street.
- About 15 minutes from the Javits Center.
- About 20 minutes from Times Square and the Theater District, or a short cab.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 3am |
| Saturday | 12pm – 3am |
| Sunday | 12pm – 9:30pm |