Cosme – Mexican
Cosme is a sleek, dimly lit sanctuary where the earthy aroma of freshly nixtamalized corn meets the sophisticated energy of a modern Mexican atelier. Artfully plated dishes celebrate the soulful flavors of heritage ingredients through a contemporary lens, from the rich, communal ritual of slow-roasted duck carnitas to the delicate, smoky sweetness of charred corn husk meringue. Every vibrant bite pulses with a refined artistry that honors tradition while pushing the boundaries of the modern palate.
35 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 +1-212-913-9659 https://www.cosmenyc.comRating: 4.3/5 (3044 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, alkaline, aip, zone, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its chic
Menu
- Guacamole - $23: Aux fine herbes, crudite, corn tostadas
- Ensalada de la Casa - $21: Oak lettuce, apples, beets Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Maine Uni Tostada - $38: Salsa mexicana, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Hiramasa Tostada - $29: Chile mixe, purple shiso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Montauk Fluke Aguachile - $32: Asian pear Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Fingerling Potato Tamal - $30: NY aged cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Atlantic Scallops - $38: Al pastor Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Octopus - $32: Daikon, chile morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Romanesco Tlayuda - $42: To share Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
- Mole de la Casa - $36: Garnet sweet potato, savoy spinach Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Iberian Duroc Pork Chop - $46: Butternut squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Grilled Branzino - $45: Heirloom tomatoes, tamarindo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Omaha Angus Strip Steak - $108: Black garlic (to share) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Pekin Duck Carnitas - $112: To share Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Concord Grape Sorbet - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Pecan Tamal - $20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Corn Husk Meringue - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Guacamole Aux Fine Herbes - $23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Stripped Bass Ceviche - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Clam Tostada - $29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Icelandic Arctic Char - $29 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Octopus Sope - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Chipotle Gulf Shrimp Flauta - $29 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Maine Lobster Chilaquiles - $35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Mussel En Escabeche Mollete - $32 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Miglioreli Farm Corn Omelette - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Grilled Branzino A La Talla - $39 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Candida
- Pekin Duck Enmolada - $30 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Churros - $19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cornhusk Meringue - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Tamal De Nuez Maple Syrup - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Concord Grape Sorbet Shiso - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Classic - $22: Cimarron Blanco, Combier, Lime
- Spicy Casa Dragones Blanco - $24: Giffard’s triple sec, lime, serrano
- Mezcal Manojo Espadín - $22: Combier, Giffard’s 1885, Lime
- Spicy Mezcal - $24: Chile Infused Agua Mágica, Pierre Ferrand, Lime
- Cadillac - $26: Reserva de la Familia Reposado, Pierre Ferrand, Grand Marnier, Lime, Black Salt
- Tabaco & Chanel - $24: Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Manojo Espadín, Lillet, Bergamot
- Invisible Friend - $24: Maestro Dobel, Salers aperitif, Dolin Blanc, Carpano Bianco
- Paloma - $22: El Tesoro Blanco, Grapefruit, Honey, Lime, Soda
- Summer Cosmepolitan - $22: Grey Goose, Flor de Azar, Harry’s Berries strawberries, hoja santa, lime
- Prickly Pear Swizzle - $22: Casa Lotos sotol, Condesa gin, St Germain, Dolin Blanc, Prickly Pear, lemon
- Telenovela Part X - $22: Pisco 1615, Neversink gin, DeGroff Amaro, Lustau, Purple Corn, lime
- El Ninja - $24: Manojo mezcal, Roku Gin, Dolin Blanc, Shiso Shrub, Ginger, Lime
- Tlāloc Old Fashioned - $28: Gusto Historico Espadín, Legent, El Tesoro Añejo, Duck Carnitas Reduction, Maple, Bitters
- Jasmine Pearl Horchata - $12: Jasmine Pearl tea, Rice, Vanilla, Honey
- Watermelon Agua Fresca - $12: Watermelon, hoja santa, chia seeds
- Corn Colada - $14: Seedlip Garden, corn, pineapple, coconut
- Prickly Pear Fizz - $14: Seedlip Grove, ginger, prickly pear, soda
- Orange Blossom Pan de Muerto (Single) - $15: Traditional Mexican bread
- Orange Blossom Pan de Muerto (Box of two) - $28: Traditional Mexican bread
Frequently Asked Questions about Cosme
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- Cosme offers 40 diet-specific categories including vegan Mole de la Casa, keto Grilled Branzino, and gluten-free Maine Uni Tostada.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this chic, luxury restaurant rated 4.3/5 through the communal ritual of slow-roasted duck carnitas in its dimly lit sanctuary.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Cosme, only an average rating of 4.3/5.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Cosme accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan Mole de la Casa, keto Grilled Branzino, and gluten-free Maine Uni Tostada.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the chic atmosphere, slow-roasted duck carnitas, and charred corn husk meringue, earning the restaurant a 4.3/5 rating.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Cosme has a website at https://www.cosmenyc.com, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include Pekin duck carnitas, charred corn husk meringue, Maine uni tostada, mole de la casa, and grilled branzino.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Cosme appeals to luxury diners seeking a chic, modern Mexican experience with extensive dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Cosme by visiting their official website at https://www.cosmenyc.com for reservations and additional restaurant information.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Cosme maintains an overall average rating of 4.3/5 and is celebrated for its chic atmosphere and modern Mexican cuisine.