Limusina

Following in the maximalist footsteps of its sibling restaurants (namely Bad Roman and Twin Tails), Limusina is bringing a wow factor all its own. The tri-level addition to Hudson Yards adds even more razzle-dazzle to the area, as its mirrored, massive retro-futuristic dining hall seats a whopping 215. The food is just as camera-ready as the kitchen plays with a fusion of regional Mexican flavors, queued up for the corporate card-carrying crowds and the content creators among us. But for the rest of us, there are fun finds among the flash of it all—but it does come at a price.  

The vibe: Dramatic is certainly one word used to describe Limusina. The parking garage turned restaurant sparkles with commanding chandeliers, glass and mirrored elements and a lower level, nicknamed the pool, that's fashioned in a marbled green. As massive as it is—the restaurant comes in at 5,000 square feet and takes up the entire corner of 34th and 9th—Limusina is shrouded in a sort of secrecy, entirely encased in drapes hand-dyed the color of the sunset. 

The food: The food here is Mexican, peppered with influences from Texas and California. Favorites to order include the plump shrimp lashed with so much tart calamansi and blood orange it looks like a Rorschach painting, and a pork belly chicharron that hits all those meaty and crunchy notes, sidekicked with a peanut mole and a zip of jalapeño jelly. The whole red snapper ($95), prepped for tacos, is one of the many head-turners of the bunch. And it deserves the notoriety, as the craggy fried fish comes to the table in a sweet-and-sticky pineapple-and-chipotle glaze. There are a few shareables, such as the oversized nachos nicely dressed with shredded beef and cheese, but at a cost, six for $24. The quesadillas as long as machetes ($22) are a fun share between friends, but given the size, they cool and can gum up rather quickly. 

The drink: Given its nod to Mexico, you can find over 50 expressions of tequila here. But if you'd rather have a cocktail, you can choose from five different types of margaritas, tajín-infused martinis or frozen vampiros. 

Time Out tip: Three words: Jelly Doughnut Conchas. Save room and give this spin on a classic a try. 

To read more about our visit, read here.