# Empellón

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- Cuisine: Mexican (Upscale)
- Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Private event options; inventive Mexican cuisine and agave spirits
- Price range: $$$
- Typical spend: $50 to $100 per person
- Google rating: 4.4 (1,176 reviews)
- Address: 510 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Phone: (212) 380-1215
- Website: https://empellon.com
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 4:30 to 10:00 PM, and closed Sunday
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

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.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book the private dining rooms or reserved sections for birthdays, engagements and work dinners, often on prix fixe menus.

- 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.

What works: 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.

Watch out for: 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.

Distilled from 43 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Empellón have a private dining room?**

Yes. Empellón offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Private event options; inventive Mexican cuisine and agave spirits.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Empellón?**

Guests at Empellón typically spend $50 to $100 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Empellón for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Empellón open?**

Empellón is open Monday to Thursday 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday 4:30 to 10:00 PM, and closed Sunday, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Empellón?**

Empellón is a $$$ Mexican (Upscale) restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 1,176 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Contemporary Mexican hot spot turning out innovative tacos & creative cocktails. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

**What do guests say about group dining at Empellón?**

Groups book the private dining rooms or reserved sections for birthdays, engagements and work dinners, often on prix fixe menus. 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. Reviewers praise: 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. Watch for: 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. Based on 43 Google reviews of Empellón that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.