The Ready Cantina: An East Village Rooftop With $1 Tacos and $9 Margs
A glass-roofed cantina on top of a hotel in the East Village — the kind of rooftop that’s actually fun on a warm evening. The happy hour is worth catching; just know the pricing has been a moving target this year.
The honest caveat: it’s 21+, it’s a hotel rooftop, and the margarita price recently jumped for some guests. Confirm the deal before you commit to a round.
The Ready Cantina is the rooftop bar on top of the Moxy East Village — a Mexican-leaning spot from Tao Group with one of the better-value happy hours you’ll find at altitude. Tuesday through Friday from 4 to 7pm, and again on weekends from 12 to 3pm, it’s $6 beers, $9 house margaritas, and $1 tacos. Rooftop drinks in this neighborhood rarely come this cheap.
It’s a proper rooftop — open-air, skyline views, the kind of place that’s packed by 6pm on a warm Thursday — but the prices stay honest during the window. Come on a weekend and brunch adds a free margarita with every entrée from 12 to 4pm. It’s 21+, closed Mondays, and one block from the L at Third Ave, which makes it an easy after-work climb or a slow Sunday hang.
The Happy Hour
Two windows, same deal:
- Tuesday–Friday, 4–7pm — the after-work window
- Saturday–Sunday, 12–3pm — the weekend day-drink
- $6 beers · $9 house margaritas · $1 tacos
Weekend brunch (12–4pm) also comes with a free margarita per entrée — worth knowing if you’re rolling in for a late breakfast.
The Room
Up top at the Moxy East Village, 112 E 11th St — open-air, cabana energy, and skyline in every direction. It’s 21+ and closed Mondays. The L at Third Avenue is a block away; the 4/5/6/N/Q/R/W at 14th St–Union Square is a short walk. Get there before the after-work rush if you want a railing seat for the views.
Who The Ready Cantina Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| After-work rooftop drinks | $9 margs and $1 tacos, Tue–Fri 4–7pm, with a view |
| Weekend day-drinking | Happy hour 12–3pm, plus a free marg with brunch entrées |
| A low-key date | Open-air, skyline, and you won’t blow $80 on two rounds |
| Summer in the city | It’s a rooftop — this is its season |
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The Ready Cantina FAQ
Does The Ready Cantina have a happy hour?
Yes — a rooftop happy hour on weekday afternoons plus a weekend midday window (Sat–Sun 12–3pm), with $1 tacos and margarita specials. The exact end time and margarita price have shifted lately, so confirm on arrival.
Where is The Ready Cantina?
On the roof of the Moxy East Village, 112 E 11th St between 3rd & 4th Ave (L to 3rd Ave; 4/5/6/N/Q/R/W to 14th St–Union Sq). It’s 21+.
Is there a weekend deal?
Yes — a Sat–Sun midday window with a margarita brunch offer. Days and pricing move seasonally, so check before you go.
Do you need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but the rooftop fills on nice evenings; OpenTable reservations hold a table (a card is required).
Happy hour times and deals last verified May 2026. Details can change — confirm with The Ready Cantina before visiting for a specific deal.