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132 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
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Coverage of the walk-up spot notes it 'routinely draws big crowds' and that 'the room fills early,' with a specific recommendation to arrive before 7pm or after 9pm to secure a seat (Corner).
It's a quick-serve format — order at the counter, get a table number, food is brought out — with first-come, first-served seating, meaning there's no reservation to fall back on if the room is full during the peak window (Corner).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: No reservations — walk-up, first-come first-served counter service (Corner)
Walk-ins: Walk-up only; order at counter, seating is first-come first-served
No specific wait time is reported, but coverage says the room 'fills early' and recommends arriving before 7pm or after 9pm to get a seat during the rush (Corner).
No — it's a quick-serve, walk-up counter with first-come, first-served seating (Corner).
Yes, it's walk-up only, but the room reportedly fills early during prime dinner hours, so arriving before 7pm or after 9pm is recommended (Corner).
Sources: Corner — Empellón Al Pastor