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    Urubamba, Restaurant in New York City
    Restaurant

    Urubamba

    Jackson Heights, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Urubamba is a practical Jackson Heights pick for an easy meal rather than a high-production night out. Go when timing and neighborhood convenience matter; choose elsewhere if the priority is a cocktail-led evening, formal service, or a scarce reservation.

    About Urubamba

    Urubamba is a New York City venue with casual dress expectations and daily hours that make it practical for a straightforward visit. It is best approached as an easygoing option rather than a place to evaluate by awards, chef credentials, a published beverage program, or a documented signature order.

    The clearest planning advantage is timing. Hours run from 12–9:30 PM Monday through Friday and from 10 AM–9:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, giving visitors midday, evening, and earlier weekend windows to consider.

    Choose it for a casual New York City visit, not a high-production night

    The dress code is casual, which makes Urubamba a better fit for a relaxed visit than for an occasion that depends on formal service cues. Because details for chef-driven formats, awards, private dining, or a specific menu structure are not available, expectations should stay practical.

    Do not choose this primarily for a drinks program unless the venue itself confirms one. Readers looking for a drinks-focused plan can use the New York City bars guide instead.

    Timing is the practical advantage

    Weekdays begin at noon, while weekends begin at 10 AM, so the schedule offers useful flexibility across the week. Evening hours run until 9:30 PM daily, making the venue easier to consider for plans that do not require a late-night setting.

    For solo visitors or groups, the main planning points are the casual dress code and the daily schedule. Details such as table availability, group handling, bar seating, and wait times are not available, so it is wise to check directly with the venue before relying on any of them.

    First-timers should keep expectations simple: plan around the hours, dress casually, and avoid building the visit around awards, chef credentials, a named signature dish, or a specific service format. For broader planning beyond this stop, the New York City restaurants guide is the better next step.

    The takeVibe and best for
    Venue detailsCozy
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextNew York City, United States

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 12–9:30 PM
    Location
    86-20 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
    Website
    urubambany.com
    Phone
    +1 718 672 2224
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Urubamba presents as a grounded, neighborhood Peruvian restaurant that traces its identity to the Urubamba River valley and the wider arc of Peruvian cooking. The writing emphasizes that Jackson Heights long predates food‑press attention, so the room reads as the product of community demand rather than media trends. The menu gestures between coastal cevichería traditions and Andean highland plates, which shapes a layered, unpretentious atmosphere. Service and pricing align with local expectations, so the overall impression is of an authentic, historically rooted spot where cuisine and community carry the character more than design flourishes.

    Best For

    This is a place for diners seeking straightforward, regionally informed Peruvian food in a functioning neighborhood setting. The restaurant suits people who want an honest encounter with both coastal and Andean traditions: those exploring immigrant culinary history, families from the neighborhood, and anyone looking for accessible, well-known Peruvian classics. Because the copy stresses the corridor’s long-standing role as a community dining strip, patrons should expect an approachable environment geared to regular local traffic rather than a tourist spectacle.

    Ordering Tips

    Order ceviche for coastal, leche de tigre–style expressions, and lomo saltado and tacu tacu for the Andean-derived side of the menu. The description makes clear that Urubamba names itself after an Andean valley, so expect a menu that traverses regional styles: order across sections to sample that range. Given the neighborhood format and accessible pricing, plates are solid expressions of tradition.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy and peaceful with comfortable home-like setting.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyRusticClassic

    Best For

    FamilyCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte

    Signature Dishes

    • ceviche
    • lomo saltado
    • tacu tacu
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    86-20 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12–9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12–9:30 PM
    Thursday
    12–9:30 PM
    Friday
    12–9:30 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM–9:30 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM–9:30 PM

    Location

    86-20 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 · Directions

    +1 718 672 2224

    urubambany.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • La Gran Uruguaya Restaurant, Notable alternative
    • El Chivito D'Oro, Notable alternative
    • Appetitto, Notable alternative
    • La Fusta, Notable alternative
    • Arunee, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Urubamba compares in Jackson Heights and nearby Queens dining

    Urubamba is the easier, lower-pressure choice if access matters more than a planned-out occasion. Compared with La Gran Uruguaya Restaurant and El Chivito D'Oro, it reads as the practical option for diners who want a Jackson Heights meal without turning the booking into the main event.

    If the priority is a more occasion-shaped room, cross-shop La Fusta before committing. If the group wants something outside the same lane, Arunee is the more useful alternative to consider. Appetitto belongs on the fallback list when location and ease outweigh a specific cuisine target.

    For value, Urubamba makes sense when the goal is a casual neighborhood meal and flexible timing. For ambiance or a more deliberate night, La Fusta is the safer comparison. For diners who cannot get seated here, La Gran Uruguaya Restaurant and El Chivito D'Oro are the closest peer checks to make first.

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    Urubamba NYC and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    UrubambaNew York CityNo published awards
    La Gran Uruguaya RestaurantNew York CityNo published awards
    El Chivito D'OroNew York CityNo published awards
    AppetittoNew York CityNo published awards
    La FustaNew York CityNo published awards
    AruneeNew York CityNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Urubamba?

    Other options to consider include La Gran Uruguaya Restaurant, El Chivito D'Oro, Appetitto, La Fusta, and Arunee.

    Is Urubamba good for solo visits?

    It can be considered for a casual solo visit, based on the casual dress code and daily hours.

    Is a midday or evening visit better at Urubamba?

    That depends on your schedule. Urubamba is open 12–9:30 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM–9:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, so both midday and evening visits are possible within its hours.

    What should a first-timer know about Urubamba?

    Treat it as a casual New York City venue and plan around the hours: 12–9:30 PM on weekdays and 10 AM–9:30 PM on weekends.

    Is Urubamba good for a special occasion?

    Urubamba has a casual dress code and suits relaxed visits. Details about private events, special menus, or ceremonial service are not available.