La Contenta Oeste – Mexican
This vibrant sanctuary pulses with the soulful energy of Mexico, where the air is thick with the comforting scent of toasted masa and the bright, herbaceous steam of simmering green pozole. Diners gather around tables laden with golden-melted cheese fondue and citrus-bright fish tacos, finding a spirited escape that balances rustic tradition with a contemporary, high-energy flair.
West 11th Street, New York, New York 10014 https://lacontentanyc.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and delicious main courses, guests frequently praise the knowledgeable service staff for their attentive and regular check-ins. Reviewers highlight the warm atmosphere as a standout feature, noting that the high-quality dining experience makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking a well-paced and welcoming meal.
Menu
Appetizers
- Traditional Guacamole - $18: mashed avocados, pico de gallo, served with housemade corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortilla Soup - $14: shredded chicken, tomato, pasilla pepper, avocado, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Green Pozole - $15: hominy, oyster mushroom, chayote broth, traditional garnishes (shredded romaine lettuce, radish, avocado) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Contenta Nachos - $19: corn tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Quesadilla - $19: pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, huitlacoche, avocado sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Tetela - $17: corn masa dough, goat cheese, black beans, green peas, baby corn, salsa de molcajete Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drowned Chicken Taquitos - $16: shredded chicken, salsa verde-roja, sour cream, cotija cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Cheese Fondue - $20: pepper jack, cheddar, oaxaca and swiss cheese fondue, roasted poblano pepper, serrano sauce, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Fish Tacos - $18: tempura cod fish, avocado sauce, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, sour cream (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $18: grilled hanger steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $16: pan-roasted chicken, cole slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa, crema (2 tacos/order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos - $17: pork confit, cilantro, onion, spicy serrano salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Tacos - $19: beef stew, chile de árbol salsa, cilantro, onion (2 tacos/order) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tacos - $16: corn, calabacitas, poblano pepper, guacamole, cotija cheese, salsa verde (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken in Mole Poblano - $26: braised chicken breast, mole sauce, wild rice chicken risotto, plantains Available at: dinner, lunch
- Swiss Enchiladas - $27: braised chicken, tomatillo salsa, swiss cheese, rajas con crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $28: pan-roasted shrimp, oaxaca cheese, chipotle salsa, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Enchiladas - $26: roasted chicken, mole sauce, pepper jack cheese, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Enchiladas - $24: mexican squash, corn, squash blossom, ricotta cheese, creamy poblano sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Chile and Succotash - $24: chile poblano, spinach, succotash, oaxaca cheese, chile ancho-guajillo salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Mole - $23: asparagus, cauliflower, haricot vert, chayote, huitlacoche, broccoli, mole verde sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Style Cod - $27: pan-roasted cod fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeño, vegetable rice, fried plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $28: pan-roasted salmon, asparagus, mexican potatoes, pico de gallo, avocado salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Hanger Steak - $34: potatoes dauphinoise, spinach, roasted salsa verde, chimichurri salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fajitas - $31: sizzling hanger steak, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, molcajete salsa, flour tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria - $31: braised short ribs, adobo, chickpeas, chile de árbol salsa, corn tortillas, traditional garnishes Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19: grilled shrimp, romaine, anchovy-mayonnaise dressing, garlic croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Chicken Soup - $17: traditional mexican chicken soup, braised chicken, carrots, chayote, calabacitas, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mexican Omelette - $18: avocado, swiss cheese, pico de gallo, home fries, salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $18: sunny-side up eggs, ranchero salsa, pepper jack cheese, black beans, home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles with Egg - $20: tortilla casserole with oaxaca cheese, tomatillo chipotle salsa, sautéed onions, eggs any style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - $18: fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo, served on brioche, home fries, salad Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Tetela - $17: corn masa dough filled with oaxaca cheese, black bean-vegan chorizo sauce, avocado, queso fresco, salsa verde, eggs any style Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak and Eggs - $25: grilled hanger steak, eggs any style, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, home fries, flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tres Leches French Toast - $17: berry compote, maple butter, brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Milanesa Torta - $19: chicken breast, avocado, tomato, onion, chipotle mayonnaise on mexican bolillo, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $17: bacon, potatoes, onion, oaxaca cheese, egg, flour tortilla, salsa verde, salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Roast Hamburger - $20: brioche bun, onions, lettuce, tomato, french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sake-To-Me - $18: nami mexican sake, oleo saccharum, fresh lemon juice, laurel leaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Cacao Mezcal Sour - $17: 400 conejos espadín mezcal, chile ancho-infused cacao liqueur, fresh lime juice, housemade pineapple purée Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Tequila Espresso Martini - $17: tequila reposado 100% blue agave, licor 43, kahlúa coffee liqueur, café de olla, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Raicilla Daiquiri - $18: estancia raicilla, mexican rum, housemade strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Smoky & Spicy Margarita - $17: morita pepper-infused josé cuervo tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Classic Margarita - $17: josé cuervo tequila blanco 100% blue agave, combier, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar
- Plum Paloma - $18: don fulano tequila blanco 100% blue agave, ume plum liqueur, squirt (grapefruit) soda, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Palomita (Mocktail) - $17: almave blue agave non-alcoholic spirit, citrus juice, grapefruit cordial, pink himalayan salt, topo chico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Pacifico - $8: pilsner-style beer, 4.4% abv, mazatlán, mx
- Mexican Coke - $5: bottled mexican coca-cola
- Topo Chico - $5: sparkling mineral water
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