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: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan
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
- Traditional Guacamole - $18: mashed avocados, pico de gallo, served with housemade corn tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Tortilla Soup - $14: shredded chicken, tomato, pasilla pepper, avocado, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegan Green Pozole - $15: hominy, oyster mushroom, chayote broth, traditional garnishes (shredded romaine lettuce, radish, avocado) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- La Contenta Nachos - $19: corn tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, avocado sauce, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Quesadilla - $19: pepper jack, oaxaca and cheddar cheese, huitlacoche, avocado sauce, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Tetela - $17: corn masa dough, goat cheese, black beans, green peas, baby corn, salsa de molcajete Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Drowned Chicken Taquitos - $16: shredded chicken, salsa verde-roja, sour cream, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Melted Cheese Fondue - $20: pepper jack, cheddar, oaxaca and swiss cheese fondue, roasted poblano pepper, serrano sauce, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fish Tacos - $18: tempura cod fish, avocado sauce, cole slaw, chipotle aioli, sour cream (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carne Asada Tacos - $18: grilled hanger steak, guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Tacos - $16: pan-roasted chicken, cole slaw, roasted tomatillo salsa, crema (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carnitas Tacos - $17: pork confit, cilantro, onion, spicy serrano salsa (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Birria Tacos - $19: beef stew, chile de árbol salsa, cilantro, onion (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian Tacos - $16: corn, calabacitas, poblano pepper, guacamole, cotija cheese, salsa verde (2 tacos/order) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken in Mole Poblano - $26: braised chicken breast, mole sauce, wild rice chicken risotto, plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Swiss Enchiladas - $27: braised chicken, tomatillo salsa, swiss cheese, rajas con crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Enchiladas - $28: pan-roasted shrimp, oaxaca cheese, chipotle salsa, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mole Enchiladas - $26: roasted chicken, mole sauce, pepper jack cheese, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Vegetarian Enchiladas - $24: mexican squash, corn, squash blossom, ricotta cheese, creamy poblano sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Stuffed Chile and Succotash - $24: chile poblano, spinach, succotash, oaxaca cheese, chile ancho-guajillo salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Green Mole - $23: asparagus, cauliflower, haricot vert, chayote, huitlacoche, broccoli, mole verde sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Veracruz Style Cod - $27: pan-roasted cod fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, jalapeño, vegetable rice, fried plantains Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Salmon - $28: pan-roasted salmon, asparagus, mexican potatoes, pico de gallo, avocado salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Hanger Steak - $34: potatoes dauphinoise, spinach, roasted salsa verde, chimichurri salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak Fajitas - $31: sizzling hanger steak, bell pepper, onion, sour cream, molcajete salsa, flour tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Birria - $31: braised short ribs, adobo, chickpeas, chile de árbol salsa, corn tortillas, traditional garnishes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19: grilled shrimp, romaine, anchovy-mayonnaise dressing, garlic croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Soup - $17: traditional mexican chicken soup, braised chicken, carrots, chayote, calabacitas, corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Mexican Omelette - $18: avocado, swiss cheese, pico de gallo, home fries, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Huevos Rancheros - $18: sunny-side up eggs, ranchero salsa, pepper jack cheese, black beans, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles with Egg - $20: tortilla casserole with oaxaca cheese, tomatillo chipotle salsa, sautéed onions, eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Breakfast Sandwich - $18: fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo, served on brioche, home fries, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Tetela - $17: corn masa dough filled with oaxaca cheese, black bean-vegan chorizo sauce, avocado, queso fresco, salsa verde, eggs any style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak and Eggs - $25: grilled hanger steak, eggs any style, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, home fries, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tres Leches French Toast - $17: berry compote, maple butter, brioche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Milanesa Torta - $19: chicken breast, avocado, tomato, onion, chipotle mayonnaise on mexican bolillo, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Breakfast Burrito - $17: bacon, potatoes, onion, oaxaca cheese, egg, flour tortilla, salsa verde, salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- French Roast Hamburger - $20: brioche bun, onions, lettuce, tomato, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sake-To-Me - $18: nami mexican sake, oleo saccharum, fresh lemon juice, laurel leaf
- Cacao Mezcal Sour - $17: 400 conejos espadín mezcal, chile ancho-infused cacao liqueur, fresh lime juice, housemade pineapple purée
- Tequila Espresso Martini - $17: tequila reposado 100% blue agave, licor 43, kahlúa coffee liqueur, café de olla, cinnamon
- Raicilla Daiquiri - $18: estancia raicilla, mexican rum, housemade strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice, mint
- Smoky & Spicy Margarita - $17: morita pepper-infused josé cuervo tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar
- 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
- Palomita (Mocktail) - $17: almave blue agave non-alcoholic spirit, citrus juice, grapefruit cordial, pink himalayan salt, topo chico
- Pacifico - $8: pilsner-style beer, 4.4% abv, mazatlán, mx
- Mexican Coke - $5: bottled mexican coca-cola
- Topo Chico - $5: sparkling mineral water