Frida Midtown: A Mexican-Peruvian Happy Hour With $8 Guac and $10 Margaritas
Frida Midtown is the artful Mexican-Peruvian fusion spot locals keep calling a “find” — birria tacos, ceviche, and creative cocktails in a romantic Midtown East room — with a daily 4-to-6 happy hour that runs a genuinely full menu: $8 guacamole, $10 margaritas, and a whole list of bites and drinks.
The happy hour at Frida Midtown runs Daily 4pm-6pm.
The deals: $8 guacamole, $12 oyster trio, $10 flautas, $10 margaritas, $10 sangria, $8 wine, $6 beer (full HH bites + drinks menu).
About Frida Midtown
At 214 East 52nd Street in Midtown East, Frida is a Latin Fusion restaurant from Chef Cruz, blending Mexican and Peruvian cooking with global touches — birria tacos and ceviche alongside lomo saltado and arroz chaufa. The room is trendy, intimate, and a little upscale, with artful decor and dim, romantic lighting, plus live Latin music on Sundays and a Friday-night DJ.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Happy hour runs every day, 4 to 6pm, with a refreshingly complete lineup. Bites: $8 guacamole, a $12 Oysters a la Chalaca trio, $10 flautas, a $12 lomo saltado quesadilla, $10 wings, and $8 fries. Drinks: $10 margaritas (add a flavor for $2), $10 sangria, $8 wine, and $6 Mexican and Peruvian beers. For a room this polished, it’s one of the more well-rounded happy hours in Midtown East.
What to Order
The birria tacos are the signature (eight-hour brisket, melted cheese, birria broth on the side), and the Ceviche Frida (fish with passion-fruit lime puree and aji amarillo) shows the Peruvian side. During happy hour, the $8 guac and the $12 oyster trio are the easy picks; the cocktails are beautifully made, so a flavored margarita is a fine way in. Save room for the flan.
The Space & Vibe
Cozy, classy, and romantic, with attentive, warm service that comes up again and again in reviews. It’s a strong date-night room and handles celebrations well, with sidewalk-patio seating and quieter tables in the rear and upstairs. Note the energy spikes Friday after 8:30pm (DJ and live show) — pick an earlier or weekday seating if you want it calmer.
The Midtown Angle
On East 52nd in Midtown East, Frida is walkable from the E/M at Lexington-53rd and the 6 at 51st St, near Grand Central. It’s a creative, slightly-special neighborhood option — a daily happy hour for after work, then live music and cocktails to carry the night.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| An early dinner | a relaxed table in NoMad |
| Happy-hour bite | the deal: $8 guacamole |
| Groups | works for a table of friends in NoMad |
| A quick one | in and out before a show or a shift |
FAQ
Does Frida Midtown have a happy hour?
Yes — every day, 4 to 6pm: bites like $8 guacamole, $10 flautas, and a $12 oyster trio, plus $10 margaritas, $10 sangria, $8 wine, and $6 beer.
Where is Frida Midtown?
214 East 52nd Street in Midtown East, near the E/M at Lexington-53rd and the 6 at 51st St.
What’s Frida Midtown known for?
Creative Mexican-Peruvian fusion — birria tacos, ceviche, lomo saltado — plus artful cocktails and a romantic room with live Latin music.
Is there live music?
Yes — live Latin music on Sunday evenings (6-9pm) and a DJ and live show on Friday nights after 8:30pm.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.