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This place is deceiving. Service was good, but we were only one of two tables. Food was okay, but definitely didn't match the wonderful reviews. The price point was surprisingly high for the hole-in-the wall decor. An unsatisfying experience overall.

In response to the last review i read...i must say that Itzocan is DEFINITELY authentic mexican food... its just not made for uneducated people who think that tacos is all that mexico has to offer. Itzocan is authentic mexican food from OAXACA, a state in mexico, and is truly a treat for any person who really knows their food. So, dearest reviewer who thinks this is not a mexican place... if you're just plain ignorant or uninformed...keep your comments to yourself.

Yearning to find good, authentic, Mexican food in NYC? ... Don't go to Izoacan. Looking for fusion, then maybe this is your cup of tea. The queso fundido came as two slices of brie with sautéed mushrooms (reminiscent of an escargot dish), nothing Mexican about it except we ate it with tortilla chips. The shrimp burrito, too sweet and chipotle sauce overpowered the shrimp ... too painful to eat, but forced down because I didn't want to offend the waitress. Boyfriend wanted to order the vegetable black bean casserole, told the waitress he didn’t want to eat stew so she recommended the poblano dish and guess what … it’s a soup of mix veggies/dumplings … much to our surprise nothing Mexican about it. Overall thought … probably never go back.

I live on the same block as this restaurant. The cooking is excellent and the portions are ample. The flavor of the dishes is sufficient for the size of the portion so that you feel replete after eating and don't feel overstuffed-something rarely found in NYC restaurants.

The food is unbelievable - you would think you were eating from the fanciest most expensive place ever! Truly delicious, fresh and beautifully presented food. A great bargain for the quality and presentation of the food. The steamed mussels are excellent, as is the salmon, my mouth is watering thinking about it. You will never be disappointed. The mole chocolate cake is worth every calorie!! The service is great - the waiter is so nice and gracious. I just simply love it!

I have been to Itzocan many times every time and the food, service and value have always been wonderful. I really have no idea how some of these reviewers had such bad experiences. The guacamole is incredible and please trust the chef on the daily specials. He works magic in a tiny kitchen.

I went to Itzocan the other day with my boyfriend who doesn't drink. The service was neglectful and we suspected that, because we didn't order any liquor, the waitress expected us to be cheap. As we finished our main course, two more customers came in. The place is very small and they didn't want to sit at the table next to the kitchen. The waitress waived her hand dismissively toward us indicating that we'd be gone soon. We went elswhere for desert.