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Playa Betty's, New York, NY

Playa Betty's

4.1
4.1
1197 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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–Wed 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 712-0777
  • Website
    https://playabettys.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
  • 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. <br />Trains:<br />1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway<br />1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & Broadway<br />B/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History Museum<br />B/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

Menu

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Playa Betty's offers a lively and fun atmosphere perfect for gatherings with friends or family. Guests rave about the "great food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like "tasty tacos" and refreshing drinks. Outdoor seating is a plus, though some note that service can be slow and the noise level high.

1,197 Reviews

  1. Susan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. $4 Taco Tuesday. Frozen Paloma was great.

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  2. Jeanine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Playa Betty is not the place to go before a night at the Beacon. Food has deteriorated over the years.

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  3. Susan

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very loud, very loud, very loud. Guacamole, awesome entrées just OK.

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  4. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay, server was very nice but service was slow. Food came out at various times. Drink service was slow but spicy marg was good. Don't know if I will return.

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  5. JoAnn

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Margaritas were great, as was the guacamole. Street tacos were yummy. It’s a great place. We came in for an event and were delayed in the subway. Staff were great when called and were very accommodating.

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  6. Faith

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taco Tuesdays was amazing! Tacos al Pastor, Jerk Chicken, Beef! All seasoned and cooked to perfection. Great value with Tuesday specials! Happy hour brought delicious frosty salt-rimmed Frozen Palomas at a great price. Guacamole outstanding, as usual. Our waiters were attentive and helpful.

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  7. Chris

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and really good brunch. Need to add 12 characters.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Got rid of the street corn and served incomplete tacos

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  9. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited about 40 minutes for the dessert. This wasn’t accounted for when we paid the tab. The noise level was very high, playing bad 2000s rock. The service was distracted. The food was OK.

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  10. Sharon

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service. We also enjoyed the outdoor dining, complete with heat lamps. We had a relaxed and pleasant dinner.

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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 4.1 stars by 1197 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 40 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–Wed 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
  • Website
    https://playabettys.com/
  • 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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