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El Nico, Brooklyn, NY

El Nico

4.1
4.1
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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El Nico

4.1
$30 and under
Mexican
Williamsburg

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Romantic
elNico is the new rooftop bar and restaurant at Penny Williamsburg, serving imaginative Mexican food and drinks with majestic views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skylines. The menu is a reflection of Chef Fer Serrano’s Mexican roots and her family’s favorite recipes, with influences drawn from her experience working alongside some of the greatest chefs in the world. With an emphasis on agave-based spirits, the cocktail program under the direction of Leo Robitschek complements the food with fresh, seasonal flavors and locally sourced ingredients. elNico’s dining room and terrace are open for dinner and drinks every day and brunch on weekends.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (929) 594-2028
  • Website
    https://www.penny-hotel.com/elnico/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernanda Serrano
  • Catering
    We have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Annie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028
  • Location
    288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Cross street
    Havemeyer and 8th
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bedford Ave. L Train
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 15 people are saying

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4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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15 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    VIP

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and the view of the city was exceptional!

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  2. Carlos

    New York City

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Be mindful to arrive when the kitchen is opened. We came between lunch and dinner and had a limited selection of items we could order. The Micheladas were nothing we had expected compared to traditional Micheladas. They have a small and selective list of beers; I would have expected more of a choice at a hotel. The appetizer menu should have included other protein choices beyond beef and pork. A chicken or seafood choice would have been excellent. Reviewing the dinner menu before we left, we saw a limited list of choices topped by the way overpriced carne asada plate at $68.00

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  3. Dylan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant, the food, the scenery, the music, the lighting was all 10/10 but the server pulled a move I do not respect to manipulate a tip.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you enter you will have an amazing experience. Chic vibe, attentive service & priceless views from the terrace. A must visit & definitely get the guac and chips!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this place !!! Drinks and food are 10/10

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour was nice and the view is great. Good spice and favors on the dishes! Try the Hot Lips cocktails!

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  7. JBiii

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, excellent tacos. Love the view from the heated terrace. My new local place. Thanks!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing … The Waygu tartare and the fried oyster tacos delicious! One of my favorite cocktails the Cranberry Hibiscus Margarita! Great ambience and highly recommended.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall, my experience was a huge disappointment. The food was beyond overpriced for what it’s worth. My bill came out to shy of $400 and it was just us two dining. Not to mention, we were still hungry afterwards. The worst part is that the food was intolerably salty. Especially the wagyu tartare. I won’t be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Will be back. The food was very authentic and the drinks were to die for!

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FAQs

El Nico offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Nico also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 594-2028.

El Nico is rated 4.1 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of El Nico restaurant

El Nico

4.1
$30 and under
Mexican
Williamsburg

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Nico

288 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Havemeyer and 8th
  • Neighborhood
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bedford Ave. L Train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernanda Serrano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.penny-hotel.com/elnico/
  • Phone number
    (929) 594-2028
  • Catering
    We have many options available to guests that would like to have Chef Fer and her team cater your next event! Please reach out to us at elnicoreservations@penny-hotel.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Annie Dukes, Director of Events: (929) 594-2028
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