Bistro Casa Azul Introduce
In the vibrant heart of East Harlem lies Bistro Casa Azul, a truly unique and exceptional culinary destination. This isn't your average Mexican restaurant; it's a place where authentic, gourmet Mexican cooking meets an upscale, yet welcoming, atmosphere. Led by Chef Maria, our team is dedicated to crafting a menu that is both traditional and innovative, using the freshest ingredients to bring out the rich, nuanced flavors of each dish. We are proud to be an Indigenous-owned, Latino-owned, and women-owned business, and our restaurant is a reflection of our passion for sharing the rich heritage and artistry of our culture. From intimate date nights to lively family gatherings, Bistro Casa Azul offers a dining experience that is both memorable and delightful. The attention to detail, from our expertly made food to our outstanding service, truly sets us apart as a hidden gem in the city.
Bistro Casa Azul is conveniently located at 343 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10035, USA. Our prime spot in East Harlem makes us easily accessible for both locals and visitors. The neighborhood's charm and authenticity add to the overall dining experience. While street parking is available, the location is a great option for those relying on public transportation or walking through the area. For those with accessibility needs, we offer wheelchair-accessible seating, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our beautiful space. A special highlight of our location is the presence of a beautiful backyard, perfect for large parties and special events. This outdoor seating area provides a tranquil and charming escape from the city streets, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal. Our venue is not only a restaurant but also a versatile event space, perfect for party planning and event management.
At Bistro Casa Azul, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. We provide traditional dine-in service with table seating, allowing you to relax and savor your meal in our cozy and trendy atmosphere. For those who prefer to eat at home, we offer fast and reliable delivery and takeout services, including convenient curbside pickup and no-contact delivery options. Planning a special event? We are an experienced catering food and drink supplier, and our team can assist with all your party planning and event management needs. We are also a full-service cocktail bar, providing a great place to meet for drinks. We understand the importance of planning ahead, which is why we accept reservations for both brunch and dinner. We are also good for kids and family-friendly, with amenities like high chairs and changing tables available. For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
What truly distinguishes Bistro Casa Azul are its unique features and highlights. We are celebrated for our fast service, ensuring that even during busy times, your meal is served promptly. Our cocktail bar is a major draw, known for its great cocktails made with real, fresh ingredients, as well as a great wine list. We serve classic comfort food with an authentic twist, and our menu includes a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. Our commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients is a standout feature, as highlighted by our customers who have praised our expertly made flan and the freshness of our seasonal salads. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a perfect blend of casual, cozy, trendy, and upscale, making it suitable for a variety of occasions, from a laid-back meal with friends to a special date night. The outdoor seating in our beautiful backyard is another key highlight, providing a charming setting for dining al fresco. We are also proud to be a welcoming and inclusive space, known for being LGBTQ+ friendly and a safe space for all patrons.
- Authentic and Gourmet Mexican Cuisine: Our food goes beyond the typical, offering creative and high-quality dishes.
- Great Cocktails and Wine List: A full-service bar with drinks made from real, fresh ingredients.
- Beautiful Outdoor Seating: A lovely backyard space perfect for dining al fresco.
- Accepts Reservations: Makes it easy to plan and secure a table for your group.
- Women-Owned and Inclusive: A welcoming and safe space for all patrons.
- Versatile Venue: Perfect for dining, private events, and catering.
For more information, to make a reservation, or to discuss catering for your next event, you can contact us directly. Our address is 343 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10035, USA. To speak with a member of our team, please call us at (917) 805-0803. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your next dining experience or event with us. We are proud to be a part of the vibrant East Harlem community and can't wait to welcome you.
Choosing Bistro Casa Azul for your next meal is an excellent decision for many reasons. First and foremost, the food is exceptional. Customers consistently rave about the authentic flavors and the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients, from the best black beans outside of Mexico to our delicately seasoned salads. The atmosphere is another major draw; it’s a rare combination of upscale and cozy that makes you feel both special and comfortable. The addition of a stunning backyard seating area provides a unique and desirable dining option in the city. The service is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, ensuring that your every need is met. Beyond the dining experience, choosing Bistro Casa Azul means supporting a women-owned, Latino-owned, and Indigenous-owned business that is deeply committed to its craft and its community. It’s a place where you can enjoy fantastic food and drinks while feeling a sense of connection and belonging. Whether you're a local or a tourist, a meal here is an experience that will leave a lasting impression and make you want to return again and again to this East Harlem gem.
Bistro Casa Azul Food & drink
Combo
- Pre Fixe Dinner for 2
- Pre Fixe Dinner for 4-5
- Lunch Combo
- Lunch Combo
- Lunch Combo
Appetizers
- Guacamonica
Our twist on the classic Guacamole, juicy, flavorful, and a lil spicy, served with chips
- Filet Mignon appetizer
Grass fed filet mignon cooked to your temp, accompanied with sliced tomatoes, white onions, wild Sicilian oregano and EVOO
- Ceviche de Camarones con Gazpacho de Hierbas
Gulf Shrimp ceviche nested in refreshing and herbal gazpacho
- Vegetales de Temporada Salteados
Seasonal fresh vegetables sautéed with garlic, onions, and white wine... delicious
- Maria's Albondigas al Chipotle
Hand-made Mexican meatballs slow cooked in Chipotle and curry sauce
- Poblano Pisano
Classic peasant food, with an elevated twist. Roasted Poblano pepper with Oaxacan cheese, fresh vegetables, Ranchero based salsa, drizzle of sour cream and a sprinkle of cotija cheese
- Gambas al Ajillo
Gulf shrimp in Garlic and Chile Piquin sautéed in Achiote and EVOO
Tacoooohhhhhs
- Chicken Tinga
Stewed chicken brest, onion, chipotle peppers, drizzle of sour cream, and a sprinkling of cotija cheese
- Chorizo Tacos
Grilled mexican sausage, onion, cilantro, and spicy sauce
- Carnitas Tacos
Pulled citrus-marinated center-cut pork loin, cilantro, lime juice, and spicy salsa
- Flank Steak Tacos
Grass fed flank steak cooked in garlic, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and spicy salsa
- Fish Tacos
Fresh fish, Baja beer battered and lightly fried, lime juice, cole slaw, and spicy salsa
- Shrimp Tacos
Gulf Shrimp, Baja beer battered and lightly fried, cole slaw, fresh fruit garnish, and salsa
- Veggie Tacoohhhh
Fresh seasonal sauteéd vegetables, cilantro, diced onions, and salsa
- Rajas TacoOMG
Poblano pepper strips in creamy salsa with onions and cotija cheese
Salads
- Seasonal Salad Special
Inspired by the market and the mood
- Ensalada de la Tia / Cabbage Salad
Cabbage, fennel, onion, cilantro, lime, serrano vinaigrette
- Clasico Ensalada Verde
Mixed greens, onion, shaved fennel, topped with fresh fruit and queso fresco
- Ensalada de Garbanzo / Chick Peas
Chick peas, celery, onion, cilantro, lime vinaigrette
Entrees
- Pollo Enrollado
Breast of Chicken rolled around a sweet plantain, bathed in a garlic-chipotle Béchamel sauce, served with roasted potatoes or rice and beans
- Solomillo de Puerco ala Carnitas
Carnitas style, citrus marinated grilled center cut pork loin, served with rice and beans
- Filet Mignon "como Dios manda"
Grass fed Filet mignon cooked "as God commands" (how you like it) served with rice and beans
- Filet Mignon Au Gratin
Grass fed Filet mignon, wrapped in thick bacon, blanketed in Oaxaca cheese, served with rice and beans
- Rib Eye Steak with Ensalada de la Tia
10oz Grass fed Ribeye steak served with rice and beans or ensalada de la Tía
- Surf and Turf
Grass fed Filet mignon and spicy Gulf shrimp, served with a side salad
- Salmon
- Double cut Rib Eye
16 - 17 ounces of grass fed served with Maria's amazing garlic mashed potatoes
Mains
- Huevos a la Mexicana
2 scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions & serrano pepper, rice & beans 3 fresh made corn tortilla biscuit
- Huevos Rancheros
Two crisp tortillas, sunny-side up eggs, ranchero sauce, rice and beans
- Thick Cut Bacon
Maple glazed, double smoked pork belly bacon, delicious! Served with baby potatoes & beans
- Grass Fed Filet Mignon and Eggs
Our beautiful fillet served with two eggs any style, rice & beans
- Same Delicious Molletes Benedicto
To which we add Sliced avocados and two poached eggs
- Sopes
Two fresh made corn tortilla biscuit, Black Beans and your choice of Chicken Tinga or Carnitas
- Molletes
Toasted bread smeared with refried beans, melted Oaxacan cheese under pico de gallo anda lil chile. The classic Mexican breakfast, stick to your ribs
- Chilaquiles
Fried tortillas, eggs any style, sour cream cotija cheese & ranchero sauce
Main Menu Sides
- Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Freshly prepared with bacon, EVOO, sea salt, Maria's touch
- Avocado Slices
Fresh avacado
- Side Salad
Mixed lettuces and fresh vegetabls in a serrano chile vinagrette
- Diced Spicey Baby Potatoes
Made to order served in our Salsa Macha
- 3 Soft Corn Tortillas
- Toasted Roll
- Trio de Salsas
Our home made Ranchero Salsa, Salsa Verde and Salsa of the Day served with tortilla chips
Brunch
- Huevos a la Mexicana
2 scrambled eggs, tomatoes, onions, and serrano peppers, served with rice and beans and 3 fresh made corn tortillas
- Huevos Rancheros
Two crisp tortillas, sunny-side up eggs, ranchero sauce, rice and beans
- Grass Fed Filet Mignon and Eggs
Our beautiful filet served with 2 eggs any style, rice, and beans
- Thick Cut Bacon
Maple glazed, double smoked pork belly bacon, delicious! Served with baby potatoes and beans
- Molletes
Toasted bread smeared with refried beans, melted Oaxacan cheese, under pico de gallo, and a lil chile. The classic mexican breakfast...stick to your ribs
- Molletes Benedicto
It's the Molletes but with sliced avocado and two poached eggs!
- Chilaquiles
Fried tortillas, 2 eggs any style, sour cream, cotija cheese, and Ranchero sauce
Brunch Sides
- Toasted Bread
- Tortilla Chips
- Genuine Maple Syrup
- Mexican Rice and Beans
- Home-made Hot Sauce
- Center Cut - Cut Pork Loin Carnitas
- Frijoles Puercos
- Chorizo Refrain Beans
- Mexican Refried Beans
- Chicken Tinga
Desserts
- Today's Dessert Special
Special desserts we love from all over the world
- Pastel Tres Leches
- Seasonal Pie
- Deluxe Torta
- Flan de Casa
Homemade custard
- Classic Cakes
Carrot, chocolate, or New York cheesecake
- Fresh Berries Zabaglione
Seasonl fruit, fresh cream, tequila sauce
- Chilango Mango
The classic Mexico city street mango, lime juice, chile powder, and sea salt
- Maria's Fruit French Toast
Made as only Maria can, fresh fruit, genuine maple syrup, cinnamon, butter
- Chocolate Mousse
Our vegan, dairy-free rich Mousse made with avocado and coco milk
Beverages
- Coffee
- Fresh Ground
- French Pressed Tea
- Herbal Tea Selection Upon Request
- Pellegrino
- 100% Pure Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Mango Juice
- Bottled Water
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Ginger Ale
COCKTAILS
- Classic Margarita
(Fresh juice, lime, watermelon, pineapple or blood orange) 100% blue agave tequila and triple sec
- Mimosa
- Bellini
- Martini
- Cool Breeze
- Mojito
- Bloody Maria/Mary
- Mezcalmosa
- Sandiamosa
- Tajmosa
- Ziamosa
- Customized Flights
More than 50 Tequilla, Mezcal, Vodka, Rhum, Bourbon, Whiskeys and Scotches Flights. Prices Upon Request
- Bottled Beers
Bistro Casa Azul Details
From the business
- Identifies as Indigenous-owned
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
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Bistro Casa Azul Location
Bistro Casa Azul
343 Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10035, USA
Bistro Casa Azul Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Oh wow! Love this place. Gourmet healthy Mexican cooking at its finest! Chef Maria did such a great job with the our meal. The poblano pepper is to die for, made with daily fresh vegetables, really unlike the typical poblano you will find, stuffed with cheese and fried. The chef special salad is delicately seasoned with nuances pls or and made with the freshest greens. The desert flan was expertly made. Service from the friendly staff is outstanding and the atmosphere of the restaurant is super cute and quite upscale, suitable for family gatherings and date nights. Oh and there is a beautiful backyard, allowing the restaurant to entertain large parties. Truly a gem in East Harlem.
October 27 · eva chanAmazing authentic food. The black beans are the best I’ve had outside of Mexico. Fantastic margaritas made with real ingredients instead neon mix like almost everywhere else. The owners are lovely. This place is a gem.
July 21 · M RWent on a whim and so glad we did. Food and drinks were tasty and fresh. They were so friendly and accommodating to our 18 month old. Including playing a song with her name in it! We highly recommend and plan to come back with others to share this delightful place.
April 06 · Nicole DeLuiseThis place is 1000% amazing. Everything about it says come inside. From the art, to the smell of the food down the street. It does not disappoint. Go inside and enjoy the food , staff, and atmosphere.
November 30 · M C DOver all the place was a great spot toEnjoy with fiends ! Great jazz music , a mix of Mexican and Spain cousin , but lately food quality when from 10 to 3 , wine quality still great quality, not a family restaurant. It’s more like couple , And adults get together place!
May 27 · Claudia Vanessa E Discua
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