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We went based solely on the Zagat 26 food rating- our 5th wedding anniversary dinner- We were intensely disappointed I really feel obliged to school… First, the location is not “tucked away” that is code for off the hip grid in Alph City. Future diners beware, the meal was truly poor. The overuse and blatant abuse of Rosemary in every dish made for a boring unilateral experience- Low rent calamari that was heavily battered and over salted- The highly touted basil guacamole was bland, watery, and served with cold spongy soggy Rosemary bread; the few chips in the basket were so oil soaked – gross. What has credibility come to when a 26 in Zagat means nothing! The veggie panini was a glorified grilled cheese on greasy bread that only tasted like guess what, freakin Rosemary...

I took my dad and sister here this past weekend when they were visiting me. We were able to get in right away and started perusing the menu. We really couldn't decide what to get. I got their version of the mojito and my dad got the sangria, which he said he wished he had ordered a pitcher. we got the guacamole to start, which was completely gone by the end of the meal. Our entrees were very good, each with a slightly different flavor than we were used to. For dessert, we got the churros that came with the spicy Mexican chocolate for dipping. Overall, we are definitely fans of Tuscan-Mexican!

I just wrote this review on NYMag.com, but wanted to post it here too because it was that good of an experience.... A friend and I dined at Matilda last night after a recommendation from a friend. We were unsure about the long walk out to Ave C, but wow, was it worth it. To start, the decor is as cute as can be and the service is very attentive. We started with the guacamole (that came with chips & ciabatta) and it was soooo good. We also had a pitcher of sangria, which I really think is the best sangria I've ever had- perfectly blended flavors. For the entree I had the spaghetti with prosciutto & calamari- tossed in a cream sauce that had a bite to it- it was a good size portion and I didnt leave anything in bowl- one of my top 5 pastas Ive had in the city...and that Babbo, etc included. I will absolutely be back- next time hopefully with enough room for dessert.

I went here with my family for my birthday and it was amazing! It's the cutest little place tucked away in a quiet part of Alphabet City. When we got there it was deserted, which I COULD NOT BELIEVE because the restaurant was AMAZING! This place could really use some press. The food was delicious and inventive - an authentic blend of two different cultures by people who really know what they're doing. I would never think of Tusc-Mex as such a wonderful combo but from the home-baked bread with jalapeno olive oil down to the lime cilantro sorbetto (and all the courses in between) everything was downright impeccable. The service was wonderful - the owner herself even came over to recommend some dishes and wine - the decor was beautiful, and all in all it was a perfect night! DEFINITELY check this place out!

I love this restaurant. The food, the drinks, the decor, the service! The owners are so sweet and, with their staff, they seem to work like with family. They are having fun working together. All this makes this place so unique, you feel the good vibe and you enjoy it. Music is also well chosen. I really like the combination of the two cuisines ( dedicated to the owner's daughter, Matilda, i had the pleasure to meet). The signature drinks, some kind of Mojito made with prosecco wine are super delicious and the Guacamole made with basil and spicy red pepper is the lightest you've ever tasted. Soo good! Great deal on Brunch, with $10.50 including one of their not boring dishes, a drink and a coffee and unbelievable Happy Hour price! Go get them!!

Usually you get a free drink at brunch, that is some sort of token gesture. Here the free drink is fantastic. You have some mango version of a bellini or a nice michelada. In addition, the menu's inventiveness fights the brunch menu monotony. The portion sizes were fairly good and food seemed great, in terms of quality and preparation. The modernist furniture and plates however did seem a bit odd. The place came across as cheaply funky rather than swank, which maybe was the idea? Could have benefited from being a bit more rustic and less neon futuristic in my opinion.

At first glance, the menu is definitely intriguing. However, none of the dishes were very noteworthy. Every dish I tried had WAY too much olive oil and basil (usually a stellar combo, but not when it's all you can taste). Salad was soggy and bland. Veggie tacos were okay, but way too oily. Prosciutto panini was decent.. Everything seemed to leave a bad aftertaste.The service, however, was impeccable.