La Caverna – Italian
Descend into a subterranean sanctuary where dim lighting and a lively hum create an intimate escape that feels worlds away from the city bustle. The air is fragrant with charred corn and zesty lime as tables fill with vibrant street tacos, creamy hand-mashed guacamole, and golden calamari designed for spirited sharing. Every bite, from the crunch of loaded nachos to the smoky sweetness of elote, celebrates the bold, festive flavors of a hidden cantina tucked within its namesake cavernous walls.
122, Rivington Street, New York, NY, 10002-2302 +12124752126 https://lacavernanyc.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegan, dairy-free, pescatarian, sugar-free, plant-based, high-fiber, low-cholesterol
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Nachos - $12: Corn Tortilla Chips, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Mexican Cream & Jalapeños
- Guacamole - $12: Served with Tortilla Chips
- Chicken Wings - $12: Served with Celery, Carrots, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
- Elote - $7: Corn on the Cob, Served with Cream, Cotija Cheese & Chile Tajin
- Fried Calamari - $14: Served with Spicy Tomato Sauce
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine Lettuce, Croutons & Parmesan Cheese
- Chicken Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Tomatillo Sauce, Guacamole, Cilantro, onion & Queso fresco
- Beef Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Seasoned Ground Beef, Fried beans, Aioli, & Pico de Gallo
- Veggie Tacos - $13: Corn Tortilla, Green Zucchini, Mushrooms, Corn, Spinach, Fried Beans, Red Peppers, Green Peppers & Aioli
- Carne Tacos - $15: Corn Tortilla, Sautéed Flank Steak, Caramelized Onions, Guacamole, Homemade Ranchero Sauce & Fresh Onions
- Shrimp Tacos - $15: Corn Tortilla, Sautéed Shrimp, Guacamole, Aioli, Cilantro & Pickled Onions
- Veggie Quesadilla - $14: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese
- Chicken Quesadilla - $15: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese
- Steak or Shrimp Quesadilla - $18: Mexican Cream, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo & Cotija Cheese
- Chicken Flauta - $18: Shredded Chicken rolled and Fried in a crispy tortilla, served with lettuce, Pico de Gallo, & guac
- Chicken Tostada - $17: Shredded Chicken, Serano Tomato Sauce, Cream, Lettuce, Cotija Cheese & Pickled Onions
- Caveman's Burger - $17: Beef Patty, Monterrey Jack Cheese, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato & Truffle cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Fajitas - $28: Sautéed Peppers, Cheese, Onion & Mexican Cream, served with Corn Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak or Shrimp Fajitas - $30: Sautéed Peppers, Cheese, Onion & Mexican Cream, served with Corn Tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- House Churrasco - $30: Grilled Skirt Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Sautéed Peppers and Onions, Rice & Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cavateli Toscana - $18: Cavateli Pasta, Sundried Tomatoes in a Spinach Cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Truffle Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tres Leches - $9: Cake served on condensed milk with a caramel topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros Mexicanos - $9: Deep Fried Churros covered in Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse - $9: Airy Chocolate whipped cream
- Cave Mule - $15: Vodka, Ginger Beer, Fresh Mint, & Fresh Lime Juice
- La Caverna Cosmo - $16: Casamigos reposado, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Cranberry & Fresh Lime Juice
- Guava Caipirinha - $13: Cachaca, Fresh Muddled Limes & Guava Juice
- Margarita & Flavors - $14: Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice & a choice of flavor: Mango, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Guava, Classic or Spicy
- Old Fashioned - $16: Woodford Reserve, Orange Bitters, & Simple Syrup
- The Altamira - $13: Malibu Coconut Rum, St. Germain, Champagne & a Splash of Cranberry
- House Merlot - $13: Red Wine by the glass
- House Cabernet Sauvignon - $13: Red Wine by the glass
- House Pinot Noir - $13: Red Wine by the glass
- House Pinot Grigio - $13: White Wine by the glass
- House Chardonnay - $13: White Wine by the glass
- House Rosé - $13: Rosé Wine by the glass
- Corona - $8: Bottle
- Stella - $8: Bottle
- Michelob Ultra - $8: Bottle
- Modelo - $8: Bottle
- Blue Moon - $8: Draft
- Goose Island IPA - $8: Draft
- Samuel Adams - $8: Draft