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  "slug": "empellon",
  "name": "Empellón",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/empellon",
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  "markdownUrl": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/empellon.md",
  "cuisine": "Mexican (Upscale)",
  "neighborhood": "Midtown East",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
  ],
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  ],
  "capacityDetails": "Private event options; inventive Mexican cuisine and agave spirits",
  "description": "Alex Stupak's inventive take on Mexican cuisine transforms your group gathering into something extraordinary, with complex moles, house-made tortillas, and creative presentations that spark conversation at every course. The private dining options at this Madison Avenue gem let your party dive deep into an impressive agave spirits collection while savoring dishes that brilliantly bridge traditional techniques with modern sophistication. Your group will leave talking about both the unexpected flavor combinations and the seamless service that makes large party dining feel effortless.",
  "priceRange": "$$$",
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": {
    "min": 50,
    "max": 100,
    "currency": "USD"
  },
  "rating": 4.4,
  "reviewCount": 1176,
  "address": "510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 380-1215",
  "website": "https://empellon.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.75970220000001,
    "lng": -73.9746995
  },
  "hours": [
    "Monday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Thursday: 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM",
    "Friday: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM",
    "Saturday: 4:30 to 10:00 PM",
    "Sunday: Closed"
  ],
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": true,
    "goodForGroups": true,
    "outdoorSeating": true,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": true,
    "servesDinner": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": true
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
  "googlePlaceId": "ChIJ8b70m_tYwokRqGwQgnijLEc",
  "photos": [
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/empellon-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/empellon-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/empellon-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/empellon-5.jpg"
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Groups book the private dining rooms or reserved sections for birthdays, engagements and work dinners, often on prix fixe menus.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers mention private dining rooms plus a more secluded upstairs balcony or mezzanine area above the main room.",
      "Reported group sizes range from 8 to 14, with one party of 12 on a seasonal prix fixe menu.",
      "Prix fixe and tasting menus are offered for groups, including cake service; a 3 course lunch menu is also mentioned.",
      "Several reviewers describe coordinating the event in advance with managers, including fixing a booking system error before the date."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Private room booking coordinated smoothly with staff",
      "Unhurried, attentive service across large tables",
      "Prix fixe group menus with shareable guacamole and 7 salsas",
      "Staff accommodate allergies, vegans and late arrivals"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Dining room can get noisy during events",
      "One work group's reserved space was smaller than expected",
      "High prices; some group tasting menu portions short of headcount"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "birthday dinner",
      "corporate event",
      "private event",
      "engagement celebration"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 43,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}