Gleason’s

This is one of those awesome hole in the wall style places. For $ 6.50 I got a great plate of delicious Mexican food. It’s pretty empty but the barkeep is cool and since its Morris Park so you get a delightful dose of old Italian guys hanging out shooting the breeze.

Horrible service! I came January 2^nd for a girlfriends bday celebration could not get a drink, sat at bar as the female they had there just past my corner of the bar for more than a half hour. My sister got me a drink from the other bartender on other side but it was too late for me by then, it suck when an establishment that obviously wants to make money let ppl who are not bartenders behind the bar that make u feel u don’t want to spend a damn dime there, I left very soon after that drink and will not go there again it was insulting.

…******FOOD*****FOOD*** :)
Before I start, I must mention that I would have given this place 5 stars if only they’d have changed the décor a little bit and hired at least another wait staff!
Looking at the place from outside, you might mistake Gleasons to be a shady bar but wait, don’t let that stop you from going in… you have no idea what is in store for you :)
Alcohol is cheap, beer and other drinks are good, bartenders are friendly … the feel of a typical local bar…
However what steals the show is the secret in their kitchen– run by a super friendly and warm Mexican chef– PEDRO!.. After having mexican food in many popular restaurants in NYC, I can safely say that the food cooked by this magician is probably one of the best I’ve ever had… The items in the menu are few but each one of them is cooked to perfection and beautifully served. Try the burrito, the chorizo/​beef tacos or any of the other classical mexican fare from the menu and you will know why I am addicted to the food! :) Interestingly, the chef can make mexican specialties, not mentioned in the menu, if you ask for it… the chorizo gorditas and the rice tacos (not mentioned in the menu) are dishes that you won’t find in most mexican restaurants, but will give you a taste of authentic mexican home cooked food, undoubtedly as Pedro says– «straight out from my mother’s kitchen».
So if you want to have the most authentic mexican culinary experience, just go in, grab a beer, and call for Pedro… you will not be disappointed for sure!

** This Review is FOR the FOOD ***
Well — Its a — lets say unimpressive bar …
BUT what makes me go back to this place AGAIN and AGAIN. is the secret hidden gem it has — the MOST AUTHENTIC .and One of the Best Mexican foods I have had in the city!. YES. This was a serendipitous find — ordered some tacos from their NEW Mexican Menu … and what came back perhaps the best Tacos I have ever had in the city!. Then asked the bartender about the New Menu … and learnt that they have a New CHEF. SO the next obvious thing was to speak with the Chef — who is a super friendly Mexican dude … with magic in his abilities to create authentic mexican dishes…
Some of the rare stuf that he can prepare (which u generally dont see in a menu): Chilaquiles, Gorditas, an awesome typical Mexican salad, lamb shanks etc. beside the classic mexican dishes.
If you know any special dish. which you want to eat but dont see in the menu. just talk to the chef. and if you are lucky. and he has the ingredients. he will make it for you! .
Yes I am going back again …

Gleason’s Sucks!!!
The owners got to sell this bar!!!

Nice quiet spot for delicious food and great drinks. We don’t frequent this place often but when we do we always have a great time!

I’ve been coming here for years for drinks and never reviewed them until now. This New Mexican menu is the truth… I’m not giving five stars until my next visit but if it’s anything like my last two visits those five stars will be well earned…

Surprised no one has reviewed this place yet. Bottom line, this is a very simple establishment that gives you everything you want out of a bar — tables, drinks, greasy food, and bathrooms. Service is a little lacking and theres not much of an atmosphere, but it has everything you need for an enjoyable night.