Occasions · Parents in town · Go early
Bringing your parents? Come early and warn them about the DJ
The skyline will impress them. The music may not. The safer move is weekend brunch in daylight or a 5pm table, plus a cab to the door, because we're about 12 minutes on foot from the nearest subway.
Two tables that work
Saturday or Sunday brunch runs from 12pm to 4pm, with daylight, the skyline and a live DJ. One thing to check first: bottomless is $25 a person and everyone at the table has to be in. If your parents won't be drinking, ask us when you book.
Sunday at 5pm is the other one. It's a dinner table on the early side, and we close at 9:30pm, which suits anyone with a train in the morning.
What they'll ask you in the cab
| They'll ask | You can say |
|---|---|
| What kind of place is this? | A Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar, open since 2015. The founder, Pedro Zamora, is a Latin music producer from Nuevo León. That's why there's a DJ. |
| Is it going to be loud? | Yes. Earlier is calmer. |
| Is the food spicy? | You pick your own heat. Here's what's hot and what isn't. |
| Do I have to dress up? | No. Casual is fine. |
| What about the stairs? | If stairs or a long walk are a problem for anyone, call us first at (212) 957-1700 and we'll talk you through getting in. |
What to point them toward
- Braised Short Ribs$35With mashed potatoes. Nothing about it needs explaining.
- Enchiladas Verdes$28Chicken, salsa verde, sour cream and avocado. The menu marks these as a little spicy.
- Queso Fundido$18Melted cheese and warm tortillas. Hard to argue with.
- Zamora Espresso-o Martini$18For the parent who says they'll just have a coffee.
- Pastel de Tres Leches$12Tres leches cake with dulce de leche. They'll want their own.
Parents-in-town questions
Is Cantina Rooftop good for dinner with parents?
It depends on the parents. It's a lively room with a live DJ, so it suits people who enjoy a party. Weekend brunch or an early table on Sunday is the calmest way to do it.
What's the closest subway?
The C/E at 50th Street, about 12 minutes on foot. With parents, we'd take a cab: 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Avenues.
Is there parking?
Street parking only.
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 |