If you’re looking for a fun, flirty, anything goes Mexican restaurant with large portions and AMAZING drink specials, Maracas is your place.  Check out why after the jump.

A friend and I ended up at Maracas after a long search for a Happy Hour and appetizers in the city.  As soon as we entered the restaurant, the friendly, colorful ambiance immediately drew us in.  In addition to that, I was definitely ecstatic  when I found out that they had a Tuesday night drink special going on that consisted of $3.00 frozen Cosmopolitans.  You can’t beat that.  While the drinks are definitely a big perk, as they have a similar drink special every day of the week, the food is also very good.

I started off with some authentic chips and guacamole before moving on to a more than healthy portion of chicken quesadillas.  I enjoyed Maracas because the food was not only delicious, but I definitely left feeling full and satisfied without breaking the bank.  Oh, and it doesn’t stop there.  As I started to feel the buzz of my second frozen Cosmo, some lights started flashing and a loud voice started booming from the  sound system announcing a restaurant wide BINGO game. No, I’m not joking.  The winners of BINGO received a pitcher of whatever drink was being served as a special that day. I was not ready, but it was definitely all in good fun.  The service, food, drinks and fun factor at Maracas all get a thumbs up from me.

Maracas is located at:

33 Greenwich Ave (btwn 6th & 7th Aves)

New York, NY

212-593-6600