Upper West Side
Get directions | 320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
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The palm trees and holiday lights and surfboards on the walls at Playa Betty’s could make you feel like you were in some kind of Times Square tourist trap if this Upper West Side spot took itself at all seriously. But everyone at this restaurant, which serves a massive burrito called the Hang 10, just seems to be having fun. And that also goes for the crowds of people at communal tables sharing beer buckets and guacamole.
This place doesn’t make the best tacos in the city, but that’s not why you come to Playa Betty’s. You come here for affordable stress relief in the form of colorful cocktails, warm chips and queso, and fake palm trees. This is one of the more casual and enjoyable spots to spend a few hours with a group of friends uptown – assuming you don’t take yourself too seriously.
(212) 712-0777
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“CALI” BEACH FOOD
APPETIZERS
GUACAMOLE 2.0
$14.00
Our take on the make it the way you want it!!!
Creamy hass Avocado base accompanied by sides of onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate & habanero peppers (if you feel adventurous)
QUESO PLAIN
$14.00
Austin Style Cheese Dip
CHORIZO QUESO
$16.00
Austin Style Cheese Dip with Chorizo
MEXICAN GRILLED CORN
$14.00
Grilled corn on the cob, served with a chili aioli, lime juice and cotija cheese
TOTCHOS
$15.00
Tater Tots topped with classic nacho toppings: Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo
APPETIZER CASER CHAVEZ SALAD
$11.00
Spicy Caesar Salad made with romaine lettuce, roasted corn, avocado, grated cotija cheese, crispy tortilla strips & chipotle caesar dressing.
BUFFALO CALI BITES
$15.00
Cauliflower served buffalo wing style with vegan soy ranch
Tortilla Soup
$9.00
A black bean broth with grilled chicken, tortilla strips, jack cheese & sliced avocado.
RAD WINGS
$16.00
Sweet & spicy chicken wings tossed in classic Catalina dressing and chili flakes. Served with Vegan Soy Ranch.
CHIPS N SALSA
$8.00
House made Tortilla chips, Tomatillo Salsa, Pico de Gallo & Jalapeno Crema
TACO TRUCK TACOS
BAJA FISH TACO
$8.00
Tempura Battered Mahi Mahi, with cabbage and avocado slaw, pico de gallo and cotija cheese.
CARNE ASADA
$8.00
Grilled marinated skirt steak topped with caramelized onions, guacamole, cilantro, and lime. (Guac has onions and cilantro)
THE MARLEY
$8.00
Jamaican style jerk chicken served with braised cabbage and sweet plantain.
Skate Veracruz
$8.00
Grilled Skate Wing served over Red Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Topped with Spicy Veracruz Sauce, Olives and Capers
Shrooms Asada
$8.00
Grilled portabello mushrooms with caramelized onions, guacamole, cilantro and lime. (Guac has onions and cilantro).
SEARED AHI TUNA
$8.00
Seared ahi tuna with a jicama slaw & chili-lime aioli.
AL PASTOR
$8.00
Spit grilled spiced pork marinated in a sweet, spicy, fruity pastor sauce served with pickled onion, cilantro & sliver of grilled pineapple.
Vegan “ish” (Heart of Palm)
$8.00
Breaded hearts of palm, vegan cheese, cabbage slaw, Valentina hot sauce aioli (vegan)
SHORT RIB
$8.00
Beef short rib braised with Mexican Coke, topped with pickled red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese and Mexican Coke gravy.
SOUTHERN GIRL
$8.00
Fried Chicken with shredded lettuce & jalapeno crema.
I CAN HASS
$8.00
Tempura Battered Hass Avocado with cabbage and avocado slaw, pico de gallo and cotija cheese
ENCHILADAS/BOWLS/ENTREE
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
$18.00
Classic chicken enchiladas suizas with tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, and sour cream drizzled on top. Served with black beans and brown rice.
SHORT RIB ENCHILADAS
$18.00
Mexican Coke braised beef short rib, queso fresco, salsa roja, and sour cream drizzled on top. Served with black beans and brown rice.
VEGAN ENCHILADAS
$17.00
Braised Jack Fruit “Al Pastor”, Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese with Tomatillo Salsa and Pico de Gallo. Served with Black Beans and Brown Rice.
CHEESE ENCHILADA
$17.00
Classic enchiladas served with jack cheese, pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce & sour cream drizzled on top. Served with black beans and brown rice.
BEACHFIRE CHICKEN 1/2
$17.00
Fire roasted marinated chicken served with grilled lime halves, grilled scallions, corn tortillas & Mexican grilled corn.
BEACHFIRE CHICKEN WHOLE
$17.00
Fire roasted marinated chicken served with grilled lime halves, grilled scallions, corn tortillas & Mexican grilled corn.
HANG 10 BURRITO
$18.00
Overstuffed San Diego-Style burrito, made with chopped steak, french fries, lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole & sour cream. Comes with pico de gallo on the side.
Surf and Turf Burrito
$18.00
Carne Asada & Grilled Shrimp, Kale, Hearts of Palms, Crispy Rice Noodles, pico, jack cheese & Teriyaki Mayo Sauce.
CALI CARNITAS
$18.00
Braised pork shoulder marinated in Mexican spices, lime & OJ, served with grilled pineapple puree, grilled cactus & pickled onions. Black beans, brown rice, corn tortillas, and pico de gallo come on the side.
Grilled Salmon Beach Kabobs
$18.00
Cherry tomatoes, Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onions grilled on skewers served over Quinoa & Kale with Lemon-Tahini sauce with an aji pepper sauce on the side.
TACO DINNER
$18.00
Choose any three tacos, comes with brown rice & your choice of pinto or black beans.
PLAYA QUESADILLA
$16.00
Jack cheese, black beans, and pico de gallo served on a flour tortilla with extra pico, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. Add Steak $3, Add Chicken $2.
DHARMA BOWL
$19.00
Build Your Own Healthy Grain Bowl with your choice of Select Grains, Beans, Greens and Protein. (Tofu shown in picture)
KALEFORNIA SALAD
$16.00
A fresh kale salad served with quinoa, candied walnuts, chickpeas, and sliced avocado in a lemon-tahini dressing. Add protein for $3.
ENTREE CAESAR CHAVEZ SALAD
$16.00
A satisfying romaine salad with roasted corn, crispy tortilla strips, and cotija cheese in a spicy chipotle dressing. Add protein for a full meal.
BAJA BURGER
$15.00
Los Angeles Style Beef Burger with American Cheese, Lettuce Tomato, Pickle and Betty’s Secret Sauce Served with Tater Tots. Add Bacon or Guac for $2.00, Extra Patty $3.00
Steak Frites
$24.00
TACOS QUESABIRRIA
$17.00
Three Quesabirria Tacos, Made with Braised Short Rib, Jack Cheese, Folded Inside a Corn Tortilla and Served with Birria Consommé. Cilantro, Raw Onion and Lime
DESSERTS
CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH
$9.00
Two cinnamon sugar coated circular churros sandwiching creamy vanilla gelato.
MEXICAN COKE FLOAT
$9.00
Classic ice cream soda, made with Mexican Coke and creamy vanilla gelato.
KIDS MENU
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$6.00
Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Chicken Finger Taco
$6.00
Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids’s Betty Bowl
$6.00
Brown rice, Sweet Potato, zucchini & Chicken. Comes with your choice of a juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids Beef Slider
$6.00
Beef Slider With American Cheese. Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids Catering
$12.00
SIDES
Rice n Beans
$4.50
Side Corn Tortillas
$2.00
Side Flour Tortillas
$2.00
Side of Chips
$4.00
Side French Fries
$4.00
Side Tots
$4.00
Side House Guac
$3.00
Side Queso
$0.75
Side Sour Cream
$0.75
Side Pico
$0.75
Side Tomatillo
$0.75
Side Jalapeño Crema
$0.75
Side Chili Arbol
$0.75
Side Pickled Jalapeño
$1.00
Side Mojo
$0.75
Side Avocado
$2.00
Side Bacon
$2.50
Side Vegan Ranch
$0.75
BRUNCH SAT & SUN ONLY
APPETIZERS
GUACAMOLE 2.0
$14.00
Our take on the make it the way you want it!!!
Creamy hass Avocado base accompanied by sides of onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate & habanero peppers (if you feel adventurous)
QUESO PLAIN
$14.00
Austin Style Cheese Dip
CHORIZO QUESO
$16.00
Austin Style Cheese Dip with Chorizo
MEXICAN GRILLED CORN
$14.00
Grilled corn on the cob, served with a chili aioli, lime juice and cotija cheese
TOTCHOS
$15.00
Tater Tots topped with classic nacho toppings: Cheese, Guacamole, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo
APPETIZER CASER CHAVEZ SALAD
$11.00
Spicy Caesar Salad made with romaine lettuce, roasted corn, avocado, grated cotija cheese, crispy tortilla strips & chipotle caesar dressing.
BUFFALO CALI BITES
$15.00
Cauliflower served buffalo wing style with vegan soy ranch
Tortilla Soup
$9.00
A black bean broth with grilled chicken, tortilla strips, jack cheese & sliced avocado.
RAD WINGS
$16.00
Sweet & spicy chicken wings tossed in classic Catalina dressing and chili flakes. Served with Vegan Soy Ranch.
CHIPS N SALSA
$8.00
House made Tortilla chips, Tomatillo Salsa, Pico de Gallo & Jalapeno Crema
BRUNCH-TACO/ENTREE/BOWL
Steak & Egg Taco
$8.00
Steak with Scrambled Eggs, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese on a Flour Tortilla
SHORTRIB & EGG TACO
$8.00
Beef Shortrib Braised with Mexican Coke, Scrambled Eggs, Cilantro and Cotija Cheese on a Flour Tortilla.
Migas Taco
$8.00
Eggs scrambled with shredded corn tortillas, chili de arbol & jack cheese, served on flour tortilla
Chorizo/Potato & Egg Taco
$8.00
Scrambled eggs topped with chorizo, potatoes, slasa verde & cotija cheese served on flour tortilla
Chicken and Churros
$16.00
Our Take on Chicken and Waffles. Southern Fried Boneless Chicken, Served with Homemade Churros, Valentina Maple Butter and Organic maple Syrup
Avocado Toast
$14.00
Grilled Sourdough, House Made Guacomole, picked Red Onion, crushed Chilli Flakes
Breakfast Quesadilla
$16.00
Scrambled Eggs, jack cheese, black beans. Pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole come on the side. Add Steak $3, Add Bacon $2
Mexican Benedict
$16.00
Chorizo & Black Bean Pure, Poached Eggs, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese Served Over Homemade Sopes (Potato-Masa Cakes), Comes with Tatertots and Side Mixed Greens.
Dawn Patrol Breakfast Bowl
$18.00
Build a Healthy Breakfast Bowl with your choice of grain, bean, protein and style of eggs. Comes with cherry tomatoes, sauteed spinach and a side of aji pepper sauce.
Cali-Style Club Sandwich
$16.00
Grilled chicken, Monteray jack, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on grilled sour dough. Served with Tater Tots and side salad with a light vinagrette dressing.
Breakfast Burrito
$16.00
Overstuffed Venice Beach style burrito with scrambled eggs, jack cheese, guacamole & tater tots with pico on the side. Add bacon or turkey sausage for $2
OG Egg Sandwich
$14.00
Scrambled cheese eggs & chives with crispy bacon, grilled tomatoes & melted red onions on brioche.
Fluffy Corn Pancakes
$14.00
Sweet corn pancakes topped with berries & organic maple syrup.
KALEFORNIA SALAD
$16.00
Lemony Kale, Chickpeas, Quinoa, Avocado, Candied Walnuts and a Lemon-Tahini Dressing. Add a protein for $3.
Taco Brunch
$18.00
Your choice of 3 tacos and black or pinto beans with rice.
VEGAN ENCHILADAS
$17.00
Braised Jack Fruit “Al Pastor”, Vegan Pepper Jack Cheese with Tomatillo Salsa and Pico de Gallo. Served with Black Beans and Brown Rice.
CHEESE ENCHILADA
$17.00
Classic enchiladas served with jack cheese, pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce & sour cream drizzled on top. Served with black beans and brown rice.
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
$18.00
Classic chicken enchiladas suizas with tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, and sour cream drizzled on top. Served with black beans and brown rice.
HANG 10 BURRITO
$18.00
Overstuffed San Diego-Style burrito, made with chopped steak, french fries, lettuce, jack cheese, guacamole & sour cream. Comes with pico de gallo on the side.
PLAYA QUESADILLA
$16.00
Jack cheese, black beans, and pico de gallo served on a flour tortilla with extra pico, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. Add Steak $3, Add Chicken $2.
TACO TRUCK TACOS
BAJA FISH TACO
$16.00
Tempura Battered Mahi Mahi, with cabbage and avocado slaw, pico de gallo and cotija cheese.
CARNE ASADA
$16.00
Grilled marinated skirt steak topped with caramelized onions, guacamole, cilantro, and lime. (Guac has onions and cilantro)
THE MARLEY
$16.00
Jamaican style jerk chicken served with braised cabbage and sweet plantain.
Skate Veracruz
$16.00
Grilled Skate Wing served over Red Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Topped with Spicy Veracruz Sauce, Olives and Capers
Shrooms Asada
$16.00
Grilled portabello mushrooms with caramelized onions, guacamole, cilantro and lime. (Guac has onions and cilantro).
SEARED AHI TUNA
$16.00
Seared ahi tuna with a jicama slaw & chili-lime aioli.
AL PASTOR
$16.00
Spit grilled spiced pork marinated in a sweet, spicy, fruity pastor sauce served with pickled onion, cilantro & sliver of grilled pineapple.
Vegan “ish” (Heart of Palm)
$16.00
Breaded hearts of palm, vegan cheese, cabbage slaw, Valentina hot sauce aioli (vegan)
SHORT RIB
$16.00
Beef short rib braised with Mexican Coke, topped with pickled red onion, cilantro, cotija cheese and Mexican Coke gravy.
SOUTHERN GIRL
$16.00
Fried Chicken with shredded lettuce & jalapeno crema.
I CAN HASS
$16.00
Tempura Battered Hass Avocado with cabbage and avocado slaw, pico de gallo and cotija cheese
DESSERTS
CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH
$9.00
Two cinnamon sugar coated circular churros sandwiching creamy vanilla gelato.
MEXICAN COKE FLOAT
$9.00
Classic ice cream soda, made with Mexican Coke and creamy vanilla gelato.
KIDS MENU
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
$6.00
Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Chicken Finger Taco
$6.00
Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids’s Betty Bowl
$6.00
Brown rice, Sweet Potato, zucchini & Chicken. Comes with your choice of a juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids Beef Slider
$6.00
Beef Slider With American Cheese. Combo comes with Tater Tots & Mini Queso. Comes with your choice of juice (Red Jacket Apple Juice, Lemonade, Chocolate or Plain Milk) and a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
Kids Catering
$12.00
BRUNCH SIDES
Side Egg
$4.00
Side Turkey Sausage
$3.00
Side Bacon
$2.50
Side Veggie Bacon
$3.00
Side French Fries
$4.00
Side Tots
$4.00
Side Avocado
$2.00
Side Pico
$0.75
Side Sour Cream
$0.75
Side Tomatillo
$0.75
