Vallarta Tropical NYC

Name: Vallarta Tropical NYC
Address: 106 Norfolk Street, New York, NY, 10002
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

Lower East Side · Mexican

106 Norfolk Street, New York, NY, 10002Directions

4.960 reviews

People say this seafood restaurant serves delicious, authentic Mexican dishes, including shrimp gorditas and aguachile vallarta. They highlight the fresh flavors and exceptional service, and like the cozy atmosphere. They also mention the staff are friendly and attentive.

LES Mexican with weekend Blackbird activity, micheladas, and strong review praise.

Vallarta Tropical NYC is a $$ Mexican restaurant in Lower East Side, New York. It has logged 2,788 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Mexican spot, specializing in seafood, cocktails and small plates, with a tropical aesthetic.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Vallarta Tropical NYC is a $$ Mexican spot with a 4.9 Google rating across 60 reviews and 2,788 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain traffic peaks on Saturday and Sunday, and reviewers mention tacos, drinks, service, and repeat dinners.

The food praise is specific, not vague. Reviewers call out tacos pescado, carne asada tacos, enchiladas, nachos, guacamole, a taco tasting platter, and branzino; the drink mentions are just as direct, with micheladas, cocktails, homemade sangria, and Palomas getting love. Service comes up repeatedly, and one reviewer specifically notes grabbing bar seats when another nearby restaurant was packed.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Neighborhood story

On the Lower East Side, Vallarta Tropical NYC is a Mexican spot with Blackbird check-ins busiest on Saturday and Sunday, plus reviewer mentions of tacos, drinks, service, and bar seats.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 2,788 all-time check-ins from Oct. 22, 2025 through Aug. 5, 2026.
Saturday and Sunday are Vallarta Tropical NYC’s busiest Blackbird check-in days.
The restaurant holds a 4.9 Google rating from 60 reviews.
Reviewers specifically praise micheladas, cocktails, homemade sangria, and Palomas.
Named dishes in reviews include tacos pescado, carne asada tacos, enchiladas, branzino, guacamole, nachos, and a taco tasting platter.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Vallarta Tropical NYC logged 2,788 Blackbird check-ins in less than a year of tracked activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

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Drinks

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Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity130

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2,788

Neighborhood

Lower East Side

Last 30 days

130 check ins

−70% vs prior month

Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

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Inside Vallarta Tropical NYC

The experience

Mexican spot, specializing in seafood, cocktails and small plates, with a tropical aesthetic.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.9

60 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Vallarta Tropical NYC?

Vallarta Tropical NYC has logged 2,788 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Vallarta Tropical NYC busiest?

Vallarta Tropical NYC is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Vallarta Tropical NYC serve?

Vallarta Tropical NYC serves Mexican cuisine.

How expensive is Vallarta Tropical NYC?

Vallarta Tropical NYC is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Vallarta Tropical NYC?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Vallarta Tropical NYC in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.