Occasions · Live DJ · Every night we're open
There's a DJ at dinner because a concert producer built the place
Pedro Zamora spent over 30 years producing Latin music concerts. When he opened Cantina Rooftop in 2015, he put Mexican food and Mexican music in the same room. So there's a live DJ every night we're open, and from noon at weekend brunch.
The DJ's week, from our live schedule
This reads from the same schedule the team edits, so it's what's on right now.
| Night | Opens | Also on |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5pm | Taco Tuesday |
| Wednesday | 5pm | Karaoke night |
| Thursday | 5pm | Taco Tower + Piña Colada Trio |
| Friday | 5pm | DJ dinner |
| Saturday | 12pm | Brunch, then the party |
| Sunday | 12pm | Bottomless brunch |
Mondays we're closed, so no DJ and no dinner.
What it sounds like at the table
The idea was Mexican food and Mexican music in one room. The music is loud enough to be part of the dinner, and it builds from when the first tables sit down.
We don't list DJs on this site, so book for the night that suits you. If you're hoping for someone in particular, call us at (212) 957-1700.
How the music changes the dinner
| At dinner | With a DJ on |
|---|---|
| Talking | You'll raise your voice. Late in the evening, you may give up. |
| Timing | Tables are held for 90 minutes, so you'll get the build, not the whole night. |
| Who you bring | Friends who like music. Parents, maybe. A first date, it depends. |
| Wednesdays | The DJ runs the room while karaoke goes 7 to 10pm. |
DJ questions
Is there a live DJ at Cantina Rooftop every night?
Every night we're open, Tuesday to Sunday. We're also playing from noon at weekend brunch.
What kind of music does the DJ play?
Our founder is a Latin music producer and the idea was Mexican food with Mexican music, so that's where it starts. For a particular night, ask us when you book.
Does the DJ play at brunch too?
Yes, from noon on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you request a song?
We can't promise it. Ask your server when you get here.
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 |