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Playa Betty's, New York, NY

Playa Betty's

4.4
4.4
1229 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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 1,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Playa Betty's offers a lively and fun atmosphere with "great food" and "drinks delicious." It's a perfect spot for pre- or post-show dining near the Beacon Theatre. While the service can be slow during peak times, the "friendly and accommodating" staff make up for it. The energetic vibe and "reasonable prices" keep patrons coming back for more.

1,229 Reviews
  1. Joan

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun and enjoyable spot. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Great place to host a birthday. We will be back

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  2. Melissa

    New York State10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very expensive cocktails unless you get the house ones.

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  3. Michelle

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere and good food/drinks. The short rib taco is amazing. I also appreciate that you folks have a clean restroom.

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  4. Megan

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and drinks were fabulous. Our server was the best and was chatting with us.
    Playa Betty'sResponded on 24 February 2025
    Thank you Megan for this review. I'm very happy you had a great experience!

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  5. Yumi

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to Taco Tuesday spot with consistent yummy tacos & Paloma specials as well as great friendly service!!

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  6. chloe

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ever since they changed the menu a few months back the place has gone downhill

    1 person found this helpful

  7. George

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with good vibes and food. Would recommend for groups!
    Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thanks George for the review!

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  8. Denise VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great round table for 5 - needed some food and drink s before an 8 o’clock show at the beacon theater 🎭 Turns out it was Taco Tuesday!! Delicious and very fast service! Perfect 👌 made it on time to the show! So close tot he theater!
    Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Denise. Thank you for the review. We strive to provide excellent food, drinks, and service.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jeffrey

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taco Tuesday and 1/2 priced margaritas! What else do you need to know!!
    Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thanks Jeffrey for the review. We're happy that you had an enjoyable experience.

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  10. EuniceJ

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good. We got the hanger burrito which was very filling. The queso dip was also really good. Lemonade also tasted very good. Not too sweet .
    Playa Betty'sResponded on 3 February 2025
    Thank you Eunice. We're glad you had an enjoyable experience.

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.4 stars by 1229 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 18 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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