Located in the East Village, Villa Cemita is a Mexican restaurant best known for its fun Brunch, extended happy hour and homey Mexican food in NYC. Dinner, serves up classics and modern cuisine fajitas, paella, variety of tacos, mole enchiladas and even grasshoppers, swordfish squash. Creative Margarita Bar and crafty cocktails. Happy hour is on Tuesday-Thursday 12:00 pm -8 pm Sangrias $6, margaritas and wine $7, tacos $3 and in case you only go out on weekends.. Friday, Sat and Sunday happy hour 5pm-7pm.
Brunch Fiesta anyone? Any entree and 2 hours of refills (Sangria, Mimosa, Draft Beer, Margarita) $37 per person. Try the Chilaquiles or Huevos Rancheros with bacon or Tamal Benedict, be sure to try their French Toast and Cemitas. This jam is strictly cash only during Brunch hours.
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Please contact Villacemita@gmail.com or call - 646.964.4528 for catering inquiries.
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Private party facilities
We strive to make every event a memorable experience, with an emphasis on great value, food and
superior service. Ask for your ideal festive celebration and we will plan it for you.
Large parties of 10 to 70 guests can celebrate milestones with seated dinner reservations in our dining rooms.
Mixed salad, black beans, Mexican rice with tomato cheese, sour cream, salsa ranchera on a flour fried tortilla bowl. Choice of: Pork Leg / Beef Shoulder / Chicken / Spinach & Mushroom
Signature
Chuletas (Porkchops in Salsa Verde)US$23.00
Mashed potatoes wrapped in oja santa, tamal balls, roasted jalapeño salsa over mouth watering pork chops. Highly recommended by Chef
Cemita the Ultimate SandwichUS$17.00
Sesame seed cemita bread, avocado, escabeche onions, seasonal papalo herb, ham, shredded queso Oaxaca, black beans, homemade chipotle side seasoned french fries. Choice of: Milanesa Beef / Enchilado Pork Leg / Cauliflower Mole
DuckUS$21.00
El Plato de MamaUS$24.00
Guacamole, Mexican rice, black beans, fried plantains, tortillas. Choice: Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder / Enchilado Pork Leg
Chile RellenoUS$17.00
Stuffed poblano pepper, melted cheese in tomato sauce and black beans Choice Of: Chicken / Ground Beef
ShrimpUS$21.00
Mole PoblanoUS$23.00
Thick rich mole sauce with 32 ingredients, grind roasted chiles, spices, nuts, seared-pan chicken breast and thigh topped with tortilla crips, side of rice. Choice: Chicken Breast
DuckUS$26.00
Swordfish Steak en PumpkinUS$22.00
Pan Seared Swordfish Steak, marinated in Pumpkin-Cauliflower pure and yuca (add jalapeño optional)
Enchiladas (3)
Corn tortillas, queso fresco, pico de gallo, crema, rice. Salsa Choice: Roja / Verde / Mole
Duck / ShrimpUS$26.00
Spicy Pulled Chicken / VeggiesUS$21.00
Villa ArracheraUS$26.00
Skirt steak marinated with wine based tequila, Mexican rice, finger potatoes, Chile toreados, queso fresco, guacamole, pico de gallo, scallion onion
Land & Sea FajitasUS$26.00
(vegetarian option available); Sizzling Skirt steak, grilled chicken, wild shrimp, with white wine, mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, grilled onions, guacamole, served sizzling hot with fresh tortillas, crema
Paella VeracruzanaUS$25.00
Veracruz style paella, epazote-Rice, lobster broth, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, clams, mussels, achiote, mixed veggies and pico de gallo
Dessert
Cocao Chocolate TamalUS$12.00
With Chef's choice of gelato, caveats de dulce (Mexican caramel)
Birthday BowlUS$15.00
Churro bowl, scoops of vanilla gelato, Mexican dark chocolate, strawberries
Hibiscus Caramel CreamUS$8.00
Churros & NutellaUS$8.00
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Traditional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Lunch
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Please contact Villacemita@gmail.com or call - 646.964.4528 for catering inquiries.
Familiar with EZCATER? find us there!
Private party facilities
We strive to make every event a memorable experience, with an emphasis on great value, food and
superior service. Ask for your ideal festive celebration and we will plan it for you.
Large parties of 10 to 70 guests can celebrate milestones with seated dinner reservations in our dining rooms.