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Fully vegan and Mexican restaurant from restaurant group of Beyond Sushi and Willow. Menu features an array of classic Mexican-style foods including taquitos, chips with salsa and guacamole, churros, enchiladas and more. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-10:30pm, Fri 4:30pm-11:30pm, Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, Sun 11:30am-10:30pm.
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37 W 19th St, New York City, New York, USA
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40 Reviews
First Review by stephpilavin
SoyKal-El
Points +5956
Pretty great - Edit
I felt like a few dishes were hit and miss (didn’t love the ceviche’s flavor and actually thought the pescado tacos were too fishy) but the good dishes made up for it.
Read moreThe mole, quesadilla, and tres leches were particularly great.
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Anixi, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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RebekahBeneteau
Points +52
My New Go To - Edit
The food was fantastic. The service was attentive, the music was great. This Mexican all-vegan restaurant is my new go to when I want to dine out in the city.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Quality of the food, Great ambiance
Cons: Nope
CityRootsNYC
Thank you! Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests' satisfaction are our top priorities, and it's gratifying to hear that we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your kind words! We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Anixi, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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jrae77
Points +169
My favorite restaurant! - Edit
Just popped into Sentir for the fourth time. Almost every thing I’ve eaten here is delicious (minus the chickn Mole - I wasn’t crazy about the texture). I love Mexican food and this is some of the best in New York City. Even my non vegan husband loves coming here. The quesadilla is something special. Pabil and Chorizo tacos are perfect! Wonderful sauce on the enchiladas verde. Loved the key lime dessert too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-16
Pros: Delicious , Great variety, Vegan
Cons: Pricey for everyday
CityRootsNYC
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and delicious food, so it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations, Anixi, Beyond Sushi, Coletta, Le Basque, and Willow Vegan Bistro. Have a nice day!
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +4712
The Quesadillas!! - Edit
We had a 6pm reservation on a Friday night and were seated immediately. Service was kind and friendly. We ordered the empanaditas, the chicken quesadilla, and the birria tacos. Food came out insanely fast. Empanaditas had an interesting flavor profile and could have used more cheese inside. The quesadillas were incredible - no complaints at all and just so delicious. The birria tacos were good but I found them a tad bit spicy (though I have a very low spice tolerance). For dessert we had the churros and tres leches. The chocolate sauce was our favorite to dip with churros, and the tres leches was good but I would have been interested to try without mango. So moist and really flavorful! Overall a great experience and service was quick! #Veganuary
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We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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emanningbx
Points +143
Outstanding experience at Sentir - Edit
Delicious Mexican food, great vibe, excellent service
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Le Basque. Have a nice day!
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Vegan Longevity
Points +66
Good - Edit
All food. Brilliant Mexican food. Service was fully present, empathetic and knowledgeable just as Service should be.#Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-22
Pros: Food, Eggs b, Attentive server
Cons: Ice cream too sweet
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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Mochasally
Points +55
Amazing - Edit
The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are terrific. Our server gave great recommendations for appetizers and drinks. The "tuna" ceviche was perfect. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. The food was unbelievably delicious.
Read morePros: Drinks, Service, Food
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Le Basque. Have a nice day!
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aleal
Points +247
Yummy & excellent service! - Edit
We had the taquitos, quesadilla, empanaditas, asado, enchiladas and they were all delicious. The layers and textures and sauces all felt like love was put into making them.
Read morePros: Service and speed of service , Delicious food , Variety ( we have to come back for more!)
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Le Basque. Have a nice day!
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hugemittons
Points +1907
Very good - Edit
I enjoyed the chicken mole the most. The carne asada was good but it’s just Chunk Steak so it depends if you like that product. Both very filling and came with rice. Taquitos were tasty just a bit too expensive for what they were.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-07
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi. Have a nice day!
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Kristen23
Points +107
Can I give this more than 5 stars?! - Edit
I can’t say enough good things about Sentir!! Everything we had was absolutely incredible. Hands down, best Mexican meal I’ve ever had and my husband’s favorite restaurant. Guy is an absolute genius!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Excellent service , Great atmosphere
Cons: Absolutely no cons.
CityRootsNYC
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hazelanne
Points +159
Best Mexican! - Edit
Can’t for wrong with this restaurant group. We had the carne asada, chorizo, mushroom tacos, beet salad and taquitos. Everything was so flavorful!
Read morePros: Decor, Service, Chorizo
CityRootsNYC
Your validation is what keeps us going - we are in the business of being compassionate and your support makes a huge difference. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi. Have a nice day!
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thesimplevegan
Points +205
The only frozen marg i will drink - Edit
Sentir does not disappoint. The gorgeous and delicious tacos are a must try, my faves are the pescado tacos. The chile relleno has a kick that makes it extra special. Huge special mention to the queen of all frozen margaritas, the mango flavor is truly the best cocktail in Manhattan.
Read morePros: Menu diversity, Service, Ambiance
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi. Have a nice day!
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CrystalCR
Points +86
Authentic, delicious vegan Mexican food - Edit
Read moreI can’t express enough how phenomenal Sentir is. New vegan restaurants can be a hit or miss; thankfully this was one of the good ones. The food is authentic, the ambience is intimate and true to the heritage, and the staff is attentive.
I had the 3 cheese empanadas, fried oyster mushrooms, homemade chorizo with papas, pescado frito tacos, churros and tres leches.
I was instantly attracted to chorizo since it was house made and it did not disappoint. The empanadas were not what I expected because of the spicy sweet guava glaze but it was a good kind of surprise - the kind I never knew I needed to experience.
The churros were perfect; they were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside and paired with creamy, rich sauces.
Overall, definitely worth a visit if you like Mexican food!
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi. Have a nice day!
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deepananwani
Points +966
Underwhelmed! - Edit
I’ve been to all of Chef Guy Vaknins restaurants (multiple times) and was really looking forward to eating at Sentir.
Read moreHowever, the food today was not the spot on, delicious flavors I’ve come to expect from his restaurants!
Out of the four things we ordered, two were strictly okay and the other two were delicious so I’m hoping the “okay” dishes were just a one-off at the kitchen.
What we ordered:
1) Elote Asado - Okay
2) spicy chorizo tacos - Favorite dish of the night!
3) Carne Asada - incredibly underwhelming. The rice and black beans didn’t have salt or any flavor really. The steak was decent but it all didn’t come together as a dish
4) Churros for dessert - Churros themselves were amazing! The caramel sauce was perfection. The other two dips it came with were okay.
Overall, disappointed only because of the high standards I have for Chef Vaknins restaurants, but will give it another shot at some point!
Pros: Service , Spicy chorizo tacos and churros
Cons: Lack of flavor in some basics (rice and beans!)
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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Veganfoodie_liv
Points +1268
Chef Guy does it again!! - Edit
What’s there not to love? I mean come on! Chicken quesadilla, birria tacos, banana blossom tacos (my fav), and churros with the most incredible sauces. Don’t even get me started on the coconut cream mixing with the chocolate, heavenly
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ОксанаФедорук
Points +19
Oksana - Edit
Food is just awesome! Don’t miss the chance to come and try.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Interior
CityRootsNYC
You’re making us blush. No really! Thanks for that positivity. Sending it right back at ya. We would love to see you at one of our sister restaurants, Coletta, Anixi and Willow. Have a lovely day!
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jay.callores
Points +5240
The newest restaurant from culinary visionary Chef Guy Vaknin and City Roots Hospitality, - Edit
The newest restaurant from culinary visionary Chef Guy Vaknin and City Roots Hospitality, Sentir serves an entirely vegan and kosher Mexican-inspired menu that will make you feel toda buena onda. The place has an elegant, moody vibe—the front walls splashed with black and white cacti, the back adorned with colorful animal carvings reminiscent of Oaxacan alebrijes—enhanced by the friendliness of the staff. Start with their frozen margarita; choose lime for a classic touch or mango or guava for something more adventurous. We highly recommend the champinones fritos, fried king oyster mushrooms, for appetizers. For the mains, share the pescado frito (beer-battered banana blossoms), the birria tacos, and their most popular dish, grilled chick’n enchiladas. I have no recommendation for dessert because we were just too full at that point; must save room for next time. Just 5 months old, Sentir tastes and feels like it has a long future.
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You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Anixi, Willow and Coletta. Have a nice day!
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Gladly CityRootsNYC! I'm a fan of all your restaurants. I'll see you soon.
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zuendstoffel
Points +405
Simply amazing - Edit
This place hast the best vegan Tacos in the whole city and believe me, I‘ve had many. 😅
Read morePros: Great designed place, Wonderful Tacos, Great staff
CityRootsNYC
We appreciate your time in writing us a review. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Willow. Have a nice day!
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bbrackman90
Points +32
Absolutely delicious - Edit
My partner and I came here after a show and I must say this is probably the best culinary experience I’ve ever had. I had the carne asada and he had the chicken mole. It was so good - I ate it slowly to savor every bite which was a difficult task considering every bite was so flavorful. For dessert, I had the chocolate chile tart. It was heaven. Wonderful atmosphere and service as well.
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Willow. Have a nice day!
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drea1981
Points +1208
Amazing vegan Mexican food - Edit
Beautiful restaurant- very friendly staff
Read moreDelicious food .
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Beyond Sushi 56th Street.
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hwing
Points +1302
My new favorite vegan Mexican restaurant! - Edit
Because I’m a big fan of Coletta, I was excited to try other vegan restaurants run by the same owners. I was blown away by Sentir. My friend and I split three dishes and a dessert:
Read more- Arepitas: Absolutely delicious! Small but mighty serving of 2 small arepas. Came out piling hot with a salsa-like sauce to cool it down. The fake steak shreds were the right texture (not too “fake meat”-y) and very flavorful. Would go back just for this small dish on its own!
- Chicken Quesadilla: Very fun presentation. Also tasty but wish there was more than just a dollop of the delicious guac crema on top to round out the flavor profile.
- Adobo Oyster Mushroom Tacos: Also good, but probably would have tasted even better if I ate it when it was hot! A good size for two tacos with a generous amount of filling.
- Lime Carlotta: Refreshing and light. A subtle tangy flavor. Great dessert to share!
The ambience is moody and tasteful. The music is slightly loud. The waitstaff were helpful, knowledgeable about the popular items on the menu, and attentive. Although there was so gentle nudging to wrap up our meal, they let us stay for a little more than 3 hours! Even though I went on a Monday evening, most of the tables were filling up.
Update 7/28/24:
Went back to Sentir to introduce it to my family—it was a hit!
Ordered the following:
- Three Cheese Empanadas: really delicious and good tasting vegan cheese
- Arepitas: just as good as I remembered it from the week before
- Banana Blossom tacos: surprisingly very tasty for a creative dish!
- Spicy Chorizo tacos: good but a bit spicy (not as good as the Banana Blossom tacos)
- Papas con Chorizo
- Chicken Mole: slightly sweet and tangy
- Platanos Maduros (side dish): dry and not sweet enough for my liking (least exciting item we ordered)
We also tried their drinks:
- Lime, Passionfruit, and Mango Frozen Margaritas: strong but good!
- Guava Limeade Mocktail: quite sour but refreshing
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-16
CityRootsNYC
You’ve gone the extra mile to write a good note. We see that and really appreciate it. Friends like you really make this a fun business to be in. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Coletta, Anixi and Willow.
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Kleeblatt
Points +579
Classy Mexican Vegan - Edit
Upscale restaurant. Food was delicious. Staff was too pushy to sell up, but then waited to end of meal for drinks to come after asking 2 times where they were.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-05
Pros: Delicious Steak, Delicious Deserts, Nice location
Cons: Pushy Staff focused more on selling than serving, pricey 191$ for 2 people, 1x cocktail each. , Ordered Spicey but wasnt spicey at all
CityRootsNYC
We can always try harder to fulfill your needs. What we plant now, we will have to harvest later. Please come back so we can turn that into 5 stars.
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GrahamNation
Points +28
Unreal - Edit
Making cheese and chicken vegan have always been the hardest in my eyes and this place does both incredibly well.
Read morePros: Vibes were immaculate , Everyone was friendly , Staff was super knowledgeable
CityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi.
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_NathaliaSeijo
Points +297
Ambrosian - Edit
Every dish was flavorful and so intentionally put together. You must order the guacamole with tofu chicharrón. Enchiladas were amazing too. However, if you’re sensitive to spicy things then consider ordering something else. For me, it was totally worth it! 🌶️
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future at one of our sister locations Coletta, Willow and Anixi.
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janetgottlieb
Points +276
Vegan Mexican - Edit
(The restaurant is also called "Sentir")
Read moreEvery dish was amazing.
We had the smashed guac appetizer, house salad, chicken mole and carne asada. For dessert, lime Carlota and chocolate chili tart.
The restaurant is also totally kosher.
A great special occasion restaurant, although possibly too noisy for a first date.
I've posted a photo of some of the Mexican decorations on the wall opposite the bar.
Pros: Everything was awesome , Every staff member was delightful and helpful
Cons: Noisy, Somewhat pricey
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Willow.
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Urdasato
Points +776
Best Mexican we ever had! - Edit
This restaurant has recently changed its name to Sentir.
Read moreWe ordered Minerva IPA and Minerva stout. It was our first time to try this brand and it was surprisingly good. And even better during the happy hour (half price before 6:30pm).
For food, we ordered the Tuna Ceviche, Adobo Oyster Mushroom Tacos and Chile Relleno. The mushroom tacos were so tasty and the soft tortillas were very fresh! For dessert, we ordered the Cinnamon Churros and Tres Leches. Both were good, especially the freshly fried warm churros with three sources which were superb.
Everyone was friendly, cordial and smiling. Nice modern Mexican decor and vibe.
This is a great addition to Chef Guy’s vegan restaurants.
CityRootsNYC
Hey thanks for that! We promise to provide great food and service and a fun environment all the time. We can’t wait to see you back soon at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Willow.
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emjace
Points +293
Amazing - Edit
Sadly,CI ate alone so couldn't sample more but I had the carne asada and it was incredible. The rice and beans were outstanding. Highly recommend!!
Read moreCityRootsNYC
Satisfying your taste buds is our ultimate goal. Glad you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Please join us for a meal at one of our sister locations Anixi, Coletta and Willow. Have a nice day!
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