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Playa Betty's, New York, NY

Playa Betty's

4.2
4.2
1220 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
A Road Trip Down the California Coast serving up California Beach Food to New York City's Upper West Side. Stop by & enjoy the best of the West Coast!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 712-0777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vilanueva
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    75th St
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Trains:1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & BroadwayB/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History MuseumB/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Playa Betty's offers a lively dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service". Known for its vibrant atmosphere, it's perfect for pre-show meals near the Beacon Theater. Guests appreciate the "delicious" tacos, especially on Taco Tuesdays, and the accommodating staff. Outdoor seating and standout margaritas add to the appeal.

1,220 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and great service. A bit pricey but that’s the trend around the city.
    Playa Betty'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks David! I'm glad you had an enjoyable experience.

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  2. Nancy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Solid Mexican. Great drinks. Fun vibe but a bit crowded and noisy. Need more servers.
    Playa Betty'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Nancy for your review. I will share with the team. We will work on providing better service next time.

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  3. Natasha

    New Jersey

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night at Playa Betty's. Very busy when we arrived, but were seated right away in a great table . The service was on-point, the drinks were strong and the food was delicious! Tacos, margaritas and guacamole. What more can you ask!
    Playa Betty'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Natasha for your review. I'm glad you had a great experience. I will share with the team your kind words.

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  4. Christine

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the ambience was fun and exciting.
    Playa Betty'sResponded 2 days ago
    We're happy you're happy Christine! We'll see you soon.

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  5. Lauren

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun place and everyone who works there is absolutely wonderful. Great suggestions on drinks and food!!

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  6. David

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The manager and waiter were very friendly and helpful. The food was good.
    Playa Betty'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks David for your review. I'm happy you had a great experience.

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  7. Jeffrey

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here prior to a show at the Beacon Theater (it is one block away). Great food and pleasant people. I will be back the next time I am town.

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  8. Jessica

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for a family get together. Food and service is always consistent.

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  9. Eddie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner last night. Service was friendly and quick. Server was great making suggestions. Spicy Mescalitas were great.

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  10. Carrie

    VIP

    Denver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Food was delicious and service was really good as well. Def recommend

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FAQs

Playa Betty's offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Playa Betty's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 712-0777.

Playa Betty's is rated 4.2 stars by 1220 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Playa Betty's

320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    75th St
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Trains:1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & BroadwayB/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History MuseumB/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vilanueva
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 712-0777
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.
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