Macario – Italian
Macario transports diners to the heart of Italy, where the soft glow of candlelight dances across rustic wooden tables and the air is thick with the intoxicating scent of slow-simmered ragù and fresh basil. Hand-rolled pastas take center stage, each ribbon and fold capturing the essence of heritage recipes, while vibrant seasonal ingredients are transformed into plates that celebrate the simple, bold flavors of the Mediterranean. It is a sanctuary of soulful hospitality, where every glass of robust red wine and every shared plate of antipasti invites guests to linger long into the evening.
463 4th Avenue, NY 11215 +1-716-350-4095 https://www.macario-ny.com/Rating: 5/5 (101 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Macario
Dairy-Free at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole con Totopos, Diet Cola and Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Cola, Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml and Mexican Coca-Cola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macario de Panela, Guacamole Quesadilla and Quesadilla de Aguacate (Avocado). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Cola, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jumex. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Cola, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jumex. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Diet Cola, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jumex. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole con Totopos, Diet Cola and Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Macario
Macario in Brooklyn has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macario de Panela, Guacamole Quesadilla and Quesadilla de Aguacate (Avocado). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Macario
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Prensado | 20.4 g | 27.1 g |
| Pork Prensado | 22.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Panela Prensado | 16 g | 22.2 g |
| Macario's Chicken Mad Nachos | 16.5 g | 17.3 g |
| Macario's Pork Mad Nachos | 18.7 g | 14 g |
| Guacamole Quesadilla | 31.5 g | 13.9 g |
| Macario's Mad Nachos | 14.5 g | 9.6 g |
| Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml | 40.2 g | 8 g |
| Jarritos | 29.8 g | 1 g |
| Mexican Coca-Cola | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Sidral Mundet | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Topo Chico | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners are raving about this hidden gem, celebrating its authentic Jalisco-style "lonches bañados"—saucy sandwiches so generous they often require a spoon. Reviewers consistently highlight the exceptional service, noting that the passionate owners and friendly staff frequently offer samples of their 60-year-old family recipe sauce and proteins. Standout menu items include the "El Macario," pulled pork sandwiches, and spectacular guacamole with chicharron. Guests love the simple, high-quality menu and welcoming atmosphere, with many calling it the best spot for authentic Guadalajara flavors in
Menu
Lonches Bañados
Traditional lonches (sandwiches) dating back to 1953 in Guadalajara, MX. Traditionally it is a pulled pork sandwich, served on birote (mexican-style baguette), bathed in warm, hearty, slightly spicy tomato sauce.
- El Macario - $16: The original. Pulled pork on Mexican Birote bread, bathed in Macario sauce.
- Macario de Pollo - $16: Pulled chicken on Mexican Birote bread, bathed in Macario sauce.
- Macario de Panela - $16: Soft Mexican cheese on Mexican Birote bread, bathed in Macario sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Quesadillas
- Plain Quesadilla - $10: Golden-brown home-style flour tortilla with Mexican soft cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Guacamole Quesadilla - $13: Golden-brown home-style flour tortilla with soft Mexican cheese and Guadalajara style guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Quesadilla de Aguacate (Avocado) - $12: Golden-brown quesadilla with panela and avocado. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Qusadilla de Pollo - $13: Golden-brown home-style flour tortilla with soft Mexican cheese and pulled chicken.
- Quesadilla de Puerco - $13: Golden-brown home-style flour tortilla with pulled pork and Mexican soft cheese.
Lonches Prensados
Lonches served with Macario sauce and melted Oaxaca cheese inside, on pressed Birote bread.
- Chicken Prensado - $17: Pulled chicken, melted cheese, onions, tomatoes, and Macario sauce on pressed Mexican Birote bread. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Pork Prensado - $17: Pulled pork, melted cheese, onions, tomatoes, and Macario sauce inside on pressed Mexican Birote bread. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Panela Prensado - $17: Melted cheese, onions, and tomatoes, on pressed Mexican Birote bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Lonches Clásicos
Lonches served with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Add jalapeño or chipotle peppers for an added kick.
- Lonche de Pollo - $16: Pulled chicken, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce on Mexican Birote bread. Add jalepeños or chipotle for an extra kick.
- Lonche de Puerco - $16: Pulled pork, onions, tomatoes, lettuce on Mexican Birote bread. Add jalepeños or chipotle for an extra kick.
- Lonche de Panela - $16: Mexican soft cheese, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce on Mexican Birote bread. Add jalepeños or chipotles for an extra kick. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Extras
- Guacamole con Totopos - $10: Guadalajara style gaucamole, lightly spiced. Served with organic tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Guacamole con Chicharrones - $10: Guadalajara style gaucamole, lightly spiced. Served with crispy pork rinds.
- Macario's Mad Nachos - $12: Organic tortilla chips with melted cheese, Macario sauce, and diced pickled jalapeños. Topped with our blended cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Macario's Pork Mad Nachos - $15: Organic tortilla chips with melted cheese, Macario sauce, pulled pork, and diced pickled jalapeños. Topped with our blended cream.
- Macario's Chicken Mad Nachos - $15: Organic tortilla chips with melted cheese, Macario sauce, pulled chicken, and diced pickled jalapeños. Topped with our blended cream.
Bebidas
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Squirt - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Topo Chico - $4: Naturally carbonated spring water bottled at the source in Monterrey, Mexico. Mineral, or Hint of Lime. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Diet Cola - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Jarritos - $4: Mandarin, Pineapple, Guava, Fruit Punch, Mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Jumex - $4: Mango, Peach Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Sidral Mundet - $4: Apple soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Macario
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This 5.0-rated restaurant is unique for its authentic Jalisco-style lonches bañados and exceptional service featuring a 60-year-old family recipe sauce.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include "El Macario", pulled pork sandwiches, spectacular guacamole with chicharron, and authentic Jalisco-style "lonches bañados".
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Based on the provided website, the restaurant is located in New York at the address associated with https://www.macario-ny.com/.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Macario has a website at https://www.macario-ny.com/, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Macario accommodates 16 dietary needs including vegan, keto, and gluten-free, featuring dishes like vegetarian Quesadilla de Aguacate and dairy-free Lonche de Pollo.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data does not specify the exact number of reviews, though the restaurant maintains a 5.0/5 average rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Macario has an overall average rating of 5.0/5, which is supported by the positive feedback found in the review summary.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Reviewers praise the friendly staff and generous portions, while the menu features family-friendly options like plain quesadillas and guacamole.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the "El Macario," pulled pork sandwiches, and spectacular guacamole with chicharron, which diners frequently celebrate.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Macario is a hidden gem featuring a simple, high-quality style with candlelight, rustic wooden tables, and passionate, friendly service.
- Is Macario dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Macario has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole con Totopos, Diet Cola and Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml.
- What can I eat at Macario on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole con Totopos, Diet Cola and Mexican Coca-Cola 500ml carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Macario have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole con Totopos and Diet Cola.
- Is Macario gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Macario?
- Chicken Prensado, at roughly 27.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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