La Barca Cantina is New York’s first and only floating Mexican restaurant serving Mexican-streetfood favorites like tacos and guacamole plus favorite cocktails like frozen margaritas and
one of New York’s best Mezcal lists – all on a boat with beautiful views of the New York City skyline. Seating is first come, first serve. But you must buy a reserved boarding pass online or at our box office before you board. The reserved boarding pass is good only for the designated cruise time. A Sunday Brunch Ticket is available with a 2 hour cruise from 12:30 – 2:30PM including food and mimosas. On Sunday evenings, La Barca After Darka, NYC’s hottest yacht fiesta, sails from 7-10pm.
3.7 – 215 reviews • Mexican restaurant
Menu
| Beverages | |
| FROZEN COCKTAILS | |
| Frozen Margarita The ’80’s called and they are glad we have their drink |
$16.00 |
| Frozen Sangria Made with Damiana Liqueur for that something extra |
$16.00 |
| El Remolino! A swirl of our frozen margarita and frozen sangria in the same cup! |
$16.00 |
| Cocktails | |
| Yola Barca Yola 1971 Mezcal, blackberry, citrus, tonic. |
$16.00 |
| Aztec Goddess Casamigos Blanco, strawberry, mint, yum |
$16.00 |
| PERFECT PALOMA Mezcal, tequila, grapefruit, lime |
$16.00 |
| CHEEKY RABBIT Paranubes Oaxana de Cana Rum and two other rums, passion fruit, and the mischief of infinite rabbits |
$16.00 |
| Classic Margarita Served on the rocks with salt |
$16.00 |
| Rita’s Spicy Margarita infused with house-made Poblano tequila |
$16.00 |
| Hibiscus Ginger Margarita Also known as Jamaica…infused with Barrows Intense Ginger liqueur from Brooklyn |
$16.00 |
| Rosé Sangria Made with fruit and fun! |
$16.00 |
| LA BANDERA An homage to the Mexican flag and the traditional way to sip agave: your choice of Casamigos Tequila or Yola Mezcal, homemade sangrita, fresh lime, each served in their own glass |
$16.00 |
| Cervezas | |
| CORONA EXTRA Hecho en Mexico |
$8.00 |
| TECATE LAGER Hecho en Mexico |
$8.00 |
| Modelo Negra Hecho en Mexico |
$8.00 |
| DOS EQUIS LAGER Hecho en Mexico |
$8.00 |
| CORONA LIGHT Hecho en Mexico! |
$8.00 |
| MAKE IT A MICHELADA! Your choice of beer served with house-made spicy mix and a tajin rim |
$11.00 |
| Hard Cider | |
| Wölffer Estate Rosé Hard Cider | $9.00 |
| Pulque | |
| La Flor Pura Incredibly difficult to get outside of Mexico, this holy, Aztec, probiotic, refreshing drink is filled with tang and zing. 5% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Wine | |
| PAVO REAL WHITE valle de guadalupe, baja, mexico. sauv blanc, chenin blanc, chardonnay |
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| PAVO REAL RED valle de guadalupe, baja, mexico. grenache, cabernet, barbera |
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| VRAC Rosé Provence, France |
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| SEGURA VIUDAS CAVA BRUT spain, catalunya |
$14.00 |
| Bebidas | |
| JARRITOS NATURAL SODAS grapefruit, mango, lime or mandarin flavor |
$5.00 |
| Just Water Clear spring water in a box |
$4.00 |
| Soft Drinks Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Ginger Ale, Sierra Mist, Seltzer, Lemonade, Iced Tea |
$4.00 |
| Food | |
| To Share | |
| GUACAMOLE Y CHIPS Our boatmade guac will rock your boat! Comes with freshly made corn chips. |
$17.00 |
| SALSAS Y CHIPS Housemade corn chips with housemade salsas: Red, Green and Pumpkin |
$14.00 |
| IMPOSSIBLE NACHOS Vegetarian Nachos! A heap of chips topped with Impossible Burger (plant-based protein), melted cheeses, crema, tomatoes, peppers, guacamole, jalapeños and more… |
$20.00 |
| Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers 4 bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed, oven-roasted Jalapeños. Si! |
$12.00 |
| GROUPER CEVICHE Fresh Mexican grouper, lime, chile, shallot, bam! |
$17.00 |
| TRUFFLE ESQUITES Served cold: corn off the cob, truffle oil, cotija cheese, mayo, lime, chile. |
$12.00 |
| SONORA SHRIMP COCKTAIL Shrimp, onion, cucumber, avocados, tangy tomato. Ole! |
$17.00 |
| 4-CHEESE QUESADILLA 1, 2, 3, 4 different cheeses, all delicious. Made with flour tortillas. |
$18.00 |
| LA BARCA LOCOMIX Our special spicy tangy snack mix is…LOCO! |
$5.00 |
| Tacos | |
| SKIRT STEAK Juicy steak with fire-roasted salsa roja |
$17.00 |
| CHICKEN VERDE Braised in salsa verde, topped with a bit of crema |
$14.00 |
| PORK AL PASTOR Boat-roasted-on-a-spit pork with roasted pineapple and pickled red onions |
$16.00 |
| TONY’S CAMPECHANO A tribute to the best taco in Mexico: a combo of brisket and pork chorizo with charred scallions |
$16.00 |
| MACHA SHRIMP Ancho shrimp in salsa macha, red pickled onions |
$16.00 |
| NORTH RIVER LOBSTER Herb butter, romaine, and roasted corn |
$22.00 |
| DOS MUSHROOMS Shitake and Maitake, Mex-Bay, black garlic, scallions |
$16.00 |
| Crispy Cod Miso-mex tartar sauce, jicama slaw |
$16.00 |
| Salads | |
| MEXICAN CAESAR Romaine, nopales, queso fresco, corn chips, fresh oregano, traditional dressing. Contains anchovies. |
$13.00 |
| ENSALADA DE LA CASA Kale, grapefruit, pepitas, onions with an avocado-crema dressing. |
$12.00 |
| Sides | |
| YELLOW RICE | $5.00 |
| BLACK BEANS | $5.00 |
| SWEET PLANTAINS | $6.00 |
| GUACAMOLE | $8.00 |
| Pickled Y Fresh Jalapeños | $3.00 |
| Desserts from La Newyorkina | |
| PALETAS Choice of Passion Fruit, Mexican Chocolate, Chile Mango, Watermelon, Horchata or Cucumber Lime |
$7.00 |
| CHURROS Served with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces |
$10.00 |
| Tres Leches Cake 3 milks, 3 layers |
$10.00 |
| MEZCAL AND TEQUILA | |
| MEZCAL ESPADIN | |
| Yola 1971 Organic. Owned by women, bottled by women. Velvety. Delicious. Special. Long finish of smoked fruits. 45% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Del Maguey Vida Flagship of the Del Maguey family, smooth and balanced. Smoke and clay. 42% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| 400 Coñejos It’s named 400 rabbits, how could we not? Basic, mild, very light, 38% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Rancho De La Luna Hand-crafted by the Rancho del La Luna Joshua Tree recording studio! Notes of quince, olives, cloves and roasted cashews. 42% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Ilegal Joven Straight-forward and approachable. Smoky. Green apple. White pepper. 40% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Los Amantes Joven Triple-distilled, so smooth and subtle. Essence of baked agave and citrus. Slightly herbaceous finish. 40% ABV. |
$9.00 |
| Casamigos Joven Clean and bold with medium smoke. Just like La Barca. 40% ABV. |
$10.00 |
| Nuestra Soledad Santiago Matatlán Unique, bold, very complex. Notes of tropical fruit, peppercorns, faint honey. Creamy texture. Masterful. |
$10.00 |
| Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Soft and delicate, for a mezcal. Slightly hot, slightly sweet finish. |
$12.00 |
| Del Maguey Chichicapa Hand-crafted in San Baltazar Chichicapa. Long finish with developing smokiness. Full-bodied and dry. Citrus, roasted corn, almond and mint. 46% ABV. |
$12.00 |
| NETA Espadin Capon A unique style made from only the heart of a blooming agave. Incredibly rich. Hints of honeysuckle and persimmon. 46% ABV. |
$16.00 |
| Mezcal Cenizo | |
| Derrumbes Durango Made in Durango, the far northeast of mezcal country! A long, meandering of flavors move from zingy pomelo and cherries and move to a cheese and tamarind finish. |
$12.00 |
| Mezcal Arroqueño | |
| El Jolgorio Arroqueño Black Bottle Very small batch made with 20-year old agave. Earthy, smoky and warm. This mezcal benefits from a little time in the glass before drinking. 50% ABV. |
$26.00 |
| Mezcal Tobalá | |
| Montelobos Tobalá Cultivated in Puebla and grown with no pesticides for 15 years. Smells like green pepper and truffles, but tastes like roasted fig. Go figure. 46.8% ABV |
$15.00 |
| Vago Tobalá Emigdio Jarquin Ramirez Crushed by tahona and distilled in a copper refrescadera. Nose of bubblegum, pancakes, frosting and other sweet things. Very sweet, fruit-forward with a hot start. 50% ABV. |
$16.00 |
| Mezcalosfera by Mezcaloteca Tobalá Flavors of grape candy and sweet cooked fruits. Very limited release. 48.4% ABV. |
$19.00 |
| Sierra Negra | |
| 5 Sentidos Sierra Negra Extremely small batch, made high in the mountains, smoked for a long, long time. Rich and decadent. |
$15.00 |
| Mezcal Jabali | |
| Rey Campero Jabali The first producer to make mezcal from the notoriously finicky Jabali, this is complex with a wide range of flavors. Starts with salty watermelon and tamarind and moves to walnuts and almonds and just keeps going. Succulent and extremely complex. Twists and turns of dank smoke. Starts hot. |
$15.00 |
| Mezcal Cupreata | |
| Amaras Cupreata Earthy, vegetal, with a tinge of jalapeño flavor. Some say black licorice, some say pine. 40% ABV. |
$10.00 |
| Mal Bien Papalote Extremely rare. So many flavors. Desert flowers? Orange soda? Wet green vegetables? What do you taste? |
$17.00 |
| Mezcal Karwinskii | |
| Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca Madrecuixe Produced by Margarito Cotes in Miahuatlan, and exported by the famous bar in Oaxaca, this is very rare. Harmony of sugar and spice, very long finish. 53.4% ABV. |
$16.00 |
| Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca Bicuixe Minty, creamy, with a very long finish. 46% ABV. |
$16.00 |
| El Jolgorio Tobasiche Rare release, black bottle. Winter pine needles, green unripe bananas, lime peel. Bold finish of pumpkin and a blast of smoke. |
$17.00 |
| Lalocura Tobasiche Vibrant electricity on the tongue. Mint, sage, green herbs. Super crushable. |
$20.00 |
| El Jolgorio Barril Oily, gamey, balanced. Some honey-like sweetness. The finish is a bit hot. |
$17.00 |
| Rey Campero Madrecuishe Velvety palate of white chocolate up front, then moving to colored pencil shavings, allspice, end of autumn greenish leaves and cedar trees. Threads of smoke. |
$16.00 |
| Rey Campero Cuishe Super clean and crisp with a very long finish. Green grape skins, green peppercorns, wet stones. Full palate, lingering heat. We love it. |
$16.00 |
| Lalocura San Martinero Made from the rare San Martinero agave. Forest floor, mint, soy sauce and graphite. Complex and magical, like many from Lalocura. A favorite of mezcal drinkers. 49% ABV. |
$23.00 |
| MEZCAL TEPEZTATE | |
| El Jolgorio Tepeztate 5 distillers + 30-year old Tepeztate = oily and lush, hints of grapefruit pith and a golf course. A psychedelic symphony on the tongue. Vegetal, earthy. 47% ABV. |
$18.00 |
| NETA Tepextate Very small batch, very hand-made. Wildly complex nose. Peppery and minty. 48% ABV. |
$27.00 |
| MEZCAL COYOTE | |
| Mal Bien Coyote Small batch. Citrusy, sweet and earthy. Fruit compote, brown sugar. 50% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Mezcal Mexicano | |
| Marca Negra Dobadán Made with wild agave smashed by wooden mallets. Subtle, layered with grapefruit peel, brown sugar and cooked agave. Light smoke. Complex. |
$15.00 |
| El Jolgorio Mexicano Light texture, medium smoke. Raisin, citrus, peppers and rain. Subtle and clean. 47% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Mezcal Papalometl | |
| Farolito Papalometl Fermented in bovine leather. Nutmeg. Warm smoky campfire. Peaches. Arbol chiles. Smoke. 45.3% ABV |
$25.00 |
| Mezcal Salmiana | |
| Derrumbes San Luis Potosi Very unique agave. Almost no smoke. Taste like licking a wet chalky rock, celery, olives and lemony jalapeño. Vibrant. |
$9.00 |
| Mezcal Especial | |
| Farolito Penca Verde Made from a wild unclassified agave. Light, sweet, super drinkable. Flowers. Wet soil. Tangy fruits. Amazing. 45.4% ABV. |
$25.00 |
| Mezcal Ensamble | |
| Derrumbes Tamaulipas Made in the north-east region of the mezcal states, this is rarely found outside of Mexico.. Made with two small local agave varieties blended with the larger Americana, the flavor is unique — fresh, mineral and fruity. We taste carrots, dark berries, daikon, and mustard greens. |
$12.00 |
| 5 Sentidos 4 Magueyes Extremely small batch from 4 agaves. Medium oiliness, oregano, nutmeg, orange peel, raw peppers. Takes your mouth on a ride. 47.5% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Mal Bien Madrecuixe Bicuixe Tepextate Key lime, grassy tartness, mango yogurt, overripe mango. 50% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Rey Campero Tepextate Cuishe Espadin Spicy, warm, medium smoke. Eucalyptus. Watermelon. Wasabi. Cucumber. Balanced. 51.5% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Vago Ensamble En Barro Barril, Coyote, Espadin, Mexicano, Sierra Negra, Tepeztate and Tobala all distilled together in clay pots make this truly unique. Each release uses a different blend of the varietals, so tastes vary. 50% ABV. |
$15.00 |
| Derrumbes Michoacan Wild agaves (Cupreata and Alto) bring aromas of mature fruit and herbal notes. Low smoke and opens a lot after let to sit. Very smooth, a little sweet and a little sour. Papaya and capers. Complex |
$15.00 |
| Lalocura Tobasiche Espadin Bursting with flavor of pears, clay, plantains, with a leathery finish. 49% ABV. |
$20.00 |
| Mezcal Distilado Con… | |
| Vago Elote Triple-distilled espadin, infused with roasted sweet corn before the last distillation. Savory and nutty, earthy and rich. |
$10.00 |
| Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca Espadin con Zarzamora Alex’s favorite. Double-distilled in copper with blackberries added. Very rare. Smooth on the tongue with a strong sweet finish. |
$15.00 |
| 5 Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano 200-liter batch from June 2019, distilled with cooked chicken and Mole Poblano. Creamy not oily mouthfeel with distinct notes of cacao, poblano and ginger snaps. Intense and complex. |
$17.00 |
| Del Maguey Iberico A unique pechuga made by hanging a leg of Iberico ham above the still in the third distillation, with fruits and white rice added to the distillate. Nose of jasmine and carnation. First notes of fig and hay move to a finish of umami, root vegetables and slate. |
$24.00 |
| Tequila Blanco | |
| Casamigos Silver | $12.00 |
| Espolon Blanco | $11.00 |
| Patron Silver | $12.00 |
| Don Julio Blanco | $14.00 |
| Solento Blanco Organic Notes of citrus and vanilla |
$14.00 |
| Casa Dragones Silver From the house that makes some of the best in the world |
$13.00 |
| Maestro Dobel Diamante A filtered blend of blanco, reposado and añejo. Incredibly smooth and complex. A roasted agave aroma quickly gives way to initial tastes of melon and pineapple. Full-bodied and smooth with a long sweet honey finish. |
$15.00 |
| Clase Azul Plata Blanco Unlike most tequilas, these agaves are slow-roasted instead of steamed. Very delicate with notes of papaya, mango and lemon, along with lots of caramelized brown sugar. Long candy bar/cream soda finish. Extremely smooth. |
$16.00 |
| Casa Dragones Joven A blend of unaged and 5-year tequila, this is considered by many to be the best tequila on the market. Silky smooth, vibrant and ethereal. Subtle floral aroma with flavors of pear, citrus and soft spice swim to a finish of rainwater and light hazelnut. |
$21.00 |
| TEQUILA REPOSADO | |
| Casamigos Reposado | $14.00 |
| Patron Reposado | $14.00 |
| Don Julio Reposado | $15.00 |
| Clase Azul Reposado Very sweet, very smooth, strong taste of vanilla and maple syrup with light smoke. Extremely unique and rich. |
$24.00 |
| Tequila AÑEJO | |
| Casamigos Añejo | $16.00 |
| Patron Añejo | $15.00 |
| Don Julio Añejo | $16.00 |
| Patron Extra Añejo | $20.00 |
| AGED MEZCAL | |
| Los Amantes Reposado Aged 6-8 months in French oak, aromas of accented wood, coffee beans, and caramel. |
$10.00 |
| Ilegal Reposado Aged for 4 months in American oak, clove, toffee and hints of vanilla on the palate. |
$10.00 |
| Los Amantes Añejo Aged for eighteen months in French and American oak, smoothy woody aromas. |
$12.00 |
| Ilegal Añejo Aged for 13 months in a blend of American and French Oak. Maple, clove, and bitter orange dance on the tongue. |
$15.00 |
| Flights | |
| Mezcal Flights | |
| Intro to Espadin Three quite different mezcals made from Espadin that demonstrate the influence of the hand of a talented maker: Yola 1971, Nuestra Soledad Santiago Matatlán, Del Maguey Chichicapa |
$23.00 |
| Sweetness Three sweet mezcals: Derrumbes Durango, Vago Tobala and Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca Espadin Destilado Con Zarazarmora |
$33.00 |
| Bold Smoke Mezcal is often associated with smoke. This flight features 3 of our smokiest: Vago Elote, Farolito Papalometl and 5 Sentidos Sierra Negra |
$39.00 |
| Wild Complexity A flight of complex mezcals made from wild agave: Rey Campero Jabali, El Jolgorio Tepeztate and Lalocura Tobasiche |
$42.00 |
| Low Smoke Don’t like smoke? Here are 3 mezcals with almost none: El Jolgorio Mexicano, Derrumbes San Luis Potosi and Rey Campero Ensable Tepextate + Cuishe + Espadin |
$35.00 |
| Tequila Flights | |
| Sipping Tequilas Three of the finest sipping tequilas in the world: Clase Azul Blanco Plato, Maestro Dobel Diamante and Casa Dragones Joven |
$50.00 |
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Contact La Barca Cantina
Address: Pier 81, W 41st St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 630-8841
Website: http://labarcacantina.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3–10PM |
| Thursday | 3–10PM |
| Friday | 3–10PM |
| Saturday | 1–10PM |
| Sunday | 12–11PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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