1492 New World Latin Cuisine

Great place. Nice menu, Spanish and Tex-​Mex. Food is much better than the average Mexican places in town. Try the Flautitas, Chipotle Shrimp, Arturo’s Tacos… the Tex-​Mex is good too. Service is prompt, not rushed. Nice bar for mixed drinks and beer selection.

i came in wanting a fruity/​frozen drink. when I sat down at the bar I received complementary chips & salsa along with two ice cold waters. when I asked what kind of mixed drinks they offered they awarded me with the option between a frozen margarita or a frozen mojito. A FROZEN MOJITO?! NOW you have my attention. this frozen mojito was the best alcoholic beverage I’ve ever put into my mouth. I advise you to go with the drink. spoiler alert: they put fresh shredded mint in. I would advise anyone and everyone to come here. such a transformative experience.

Great food. Great service. Very attentive staff but not too much so. The ambiance was perfect. Simple décor, not to loud and great soft lighting. Classy place. Loved the guacamole and chips. The sopapillas were delicious. Their tostones were wonderful. I would go back to try more dishes if I lived in the area.

Went here for lunch. Had a great seat by the window and our server was really friendly. I picked something off their lunch menu, the #6 chalupas. Not what you think of when you think chalupa. Think more Mexi Dips and Chips from Taco Bueno. I dont think it was worth $ 12. They dont bring chips out with it, I had to ask for them. I would order this more as an appetizer than as a meal but hey, you live you learn. I will definitely be back to try other lunch specials. Hopefully they have more bang for their buck.

I usually enjoy this place but gotta hit it at the right time. Typically, just before the brunch rush on Sunday. Specials are good, the coffee is clutch (some local brew I forget the name of) and mimosaaaaaaaaas.

Start with a thick queso fundido topped with a spicy chorizo. Chase it with a sangria that is light, packed with flavor but not sweet and a mojito that is clean, crisp and only a hint of sweet.
The taco al carbon had 3 large tortillas filled with tender ribeye, firm grilled onions and a nice whole grilled jalapeño. Tostones were huge and had a red and a green shredded pork

Very impressed with the food. Portions were just right. Very colorful and well presented. Quite pricy for the college budget. Best frozen mojito drink!!!

Food was fantastic! We went on a Saturday mid afternoon. Got seated immediately. Queso fundido was tasty (could have been hotter, cooled quickly). Seafood enchiladas and 1492 chimichanga were delicious. We will definitely be back.

We have been hearing about this place and decided to make the trip downtown to try I out. OMG! Let’s just say we will be making the trip more often.
We ordered the seafood enchiladas and the 1492 chimichanga. Very different meals but both were delicious! The seafood enchiladas were packed with seafood and tasted very fresh. The chimichanga was hearty and filled with rice, beans and beef.
The restaurant was tastefully decorated and very clean. The staff was welcoming and very attentive.
This was a easy 5 star review!

I really like 1492. It’s a great place for a date or nice dinner with friends or family, and really unique and different from other nice restaurants in town. Their menu is huge, but I’ve liked everything I’ve had. Most recently, I was here for brunch and had the 1492 Benedict and it was delicious. Chorizo, poached eggs and avocado on a gordita with spicy hollondaise. Definitely a bit different from a traditional Benedict, but very good. I’ve heard wonderful things about their frozen mojitos, so I need to get in here for happy hour sometime and try one. It can be a bit pricier than other Latin/​Mexican-​type restaurants in the area, but like I said, I find it a great option for a nice dinner.

Went there this past weekend for dinner for a bachelorette party. I made reservations for the 5 of us, as usually it is super packed. We had no trouble getting in and were immediately taken to our table. The frozen mojitos are always to die for, as well as the 1492 queso. I got the 1492 chicken and it was delicious — enough food for two easily. Everyone else in our party got chicken enchiladas and they enjoyed them.
The only thing that made this specific trip unpleasant was that it was freezing in this restaurant. Everyone in our party, multiple times, voiced how cold they were to each other. We couldn’t have been the only ones affected by this. I understand that in the kitchen it gets extremely hot from all the stoves and ovens — but I felt like I need a blanket and jacket in the dining room area.

The only reason this isn’t getting 2 stars is because 4 out of 5 times this place is great, with competent service. During Sunday brunch, not so much.
What I love about this place is the cleanliness, location, salsa, and of course, the food! The menu is a good size and not overwhelming. The drinks are yummy and reasonably priced. I guess it’s supposed to be Mexican food but the title would indicate Spanish/​Portuguese and then they claim to be New World cuisine which means the Americas… despite the confusing name, 1492 is pretty good.
Do not go on a Sunday brunch. First off, our waiter was absent minded to say the least. He kept bringing us other people’s food orders and then when our food FINALLY came out it was dried out from sitting under food lamps (I ordered the huevo chorizo which was a major disappointment).
It took 45 min to get our food and then one of my friends didn’t ever get his food. We asked about it and the waiter said they were backed up in the kitchen (it wasn’t that busy guys) and so we ended up paying in cash and leaving. My poor friend had to grab a burger at irmas down the street.
I asked the hostess as we were leaving if they had gotten new management and it was as if I was speaking in French to her. She had no idea what I meant by «have you all gotten new management.» It was weird.
Sadly I won’t be coming back nor spreading the word about 1492 anymore. Bummer.

Visited for the first time with the Mrs on the day before Valentine’s. We had a reservation and were sested right on tine. A nice suprise was the long stem red rose given to my lovely lady as we were shown our table. The place was very busy but we were quickly greeted by our friendly server who took time to make sure we understood the menu and special. I had the house margaritas and it was just right. One of the best I have ever had.
Dinner was terrific too with the Mrs enjoying her seafood enchiladas.
Dessert was good too. There are a lot of Mexican food places around and I found 1492 to be unique and a good value. I would return.

We made reservations online since the option was available, this was our first time here so we weren’t sure what to expect.
We arrived and was quickly escorted to our seats. Staff was pretty prompt and attentive, the ambience was nice! We were seated in the bar section at tables that were pretty small, so I suggest if you see them seating you at the small tables in the middle to ask for another table.
We were served salsa and chips which were ok, nothing really special.
We got the Ceviche which was «Meh». It says it comes with fresh Tilapia but it tasted like tuna from the can! I have had better
For the dinner I got the Duck Enchiladas which we were ok, I thought the sweat sauce that they put on it was too much sweat tasting for me. It also had diced mangos in the enchaladas as well, which made it even more sweeter. It did have a kick of spice to the dish, which was a nice addition, the duck was kind of dry. The Rice and Beans had tremendous flavors!
My wife had the Beef Fajitas which she said was seasoned very well!
I would go back, to try something else, but it won’t be a rush!

I have been to 1492 many times for lunch and dinner and am typically pleased, but never for brunch. I came to midtown to go to waffle champion on a Saturday morning, but after driving past the crazy long line, I quickly gave up. We noticed that 1492 was open and decided to give it a try. Everything on their menu sounded delicious, but I opted for the breakfast chimi and was a bit disappointed as it was dominated but the fried shell as the interior stuffing (eggs, chorizo, beans) did not have enough flavor. I think the other options would’ve been better. Good news though, it turns out Frozen mojitos are delicious regardless of what time it is!

Yay! I’m a fan.
Every time I would walk by this place, I ended up returning to middle school in my head with a stupid song about a jerk ‘sailing the ocean blue in 1492.’ Fortunately, this establishment doesn’t encourage pillaging and plundering as its namesake suggests. This is a cool little Latin place (Seriously, why the name?).
I was kind of terrified of what would come out after trying Mexican food in other states (Colorado and Utah tie for absolute worst Mexican food, btw), but all the food arriving at other tables got me pretty excited.
We started with drinks. Alright, you’re doing well 1492.
Chippies… mmm-​hmmm.
Entrees. Check.
Everything went well. This was really good, especially considering it’s in OKC. We came in as an 8-​top and everybody really liked it (that’s a win — usually somebody throws a fit).

The 1492 queso is perfection! Omg! I really can’t say enough about it. The location is fun, and the drinks are good, but that queso…
The enchiladas were just so so, but I could’ve skipped a meal altogether, after eating… you guessed it, the queso. Lol

Nice location in Midtown. Food was awesome. Dining in the new location in Casady Square and it’s beautiful– come check this place out!

I have been coming to 1492 for over 6 years. I’ve always been impressed with their food and drink menu selection. Their staff is always friendly and professional. I’ve never had a bad fish and I always try to order something I’ve never had. I recommend their white queso!

This place has seen quite a turn around! Fresh is the name of the game here. Great salsas, drink menu, and ambiance. I wish the prices weren’t quite so high, but this is a MUST for everyone. While the menu is adventurous and expansive, sometimes I like to just get the very affordable Bean & Cheese Nachos. It may sound simple, but it is tasty, colorful, and appealing when combined with the pico de gallo, guacamole, and salsas.
I used to hold sort of a grudge against this place and would joke with my friends that «it wasn’t New World Latin Cuisine… it is Old World Tex-​Mex.» Well I was wrong. They have put a lot of love into this place, including the menu, and with such high volume it is always fresh now. I just needed to order from the right part of the menu. More on that at the bottom.
If affordability is a concern, go for lunch, or check out those Bean and Cheese Nachos. You won’t be disappointed! Go a bit early and stay late though. The lunch crowd and parking can be a bit overwhelming right at noon.
If money is no object, try the Seafood Enchiladas or the Skewered Chipotle Shrimp, get a specialty drink, and tell your friend to split the Ceviche with you for an appetizer (or try the Queso Fundido if you have a big group). But tell your friend NOT to order the Avocado Chimichurri Ribeye. It can tend to get dried out unless you are OK with getting it rare or medium rare like I get it.
Also avoid the Tex-​Mex portion of the menu. It’s not the showcase of greatness here; it is simply what many want (i.e. to run home to something familiar). This place is for exploring new flavors and enjoying the experience! Be adventurous! This is what life is about!