NYC people - help; Mexican Food ?

[AngryScientist]

maybe not the right place to ask this?

long story short, by local mexican restaurant changed owners, cooks, etc, and they are no where near as good. the wife and i love good mexican food. I know NYC isnt exactly the mecca of mexican cuisine, but anyone in the area recommend a good mexican place in manhatten?? i'm talking sit-down type of place to bring the family and enjoy a good meal, not a grab-and-go taco burrito typed place. thanks in advance.

[christian]

No. What you ask for doesn't exist. I go to LA or Mexico once a year.

[YO!!!]

This would have been my suggestion but guess we all eventually move on down the road.

Restaurant - Zarela

I wish her the best and hope she find's another location.

[Eddie]

Well, it's not Mexican, but i hope that you frequent Havana Sandwich Cafe, seeing as though it's just down the street.

Also, check out Casa Maya right off the Great Swamp. Not sure what town - Long Hill maybe?

[christian]

Btw, if you really want Central American food in tri-state, I think Port Chester is the best bet.

[Philster]

This would have been my suggestion but guess we all eventually move on down the road.

Restaurant - Zarela

I wish her the best and hope she find's another location.

This is a bummer. Rosa Mex?

[christian]

God, no. See above. Rosa Mexicana was just what I had in mind.

[robin3mj]

Well, it's not Mexican, but i hope that you frequent Havana Sandwich Cafe, seeing as though it's just down the street.

Also, check out Casa Maya right off the Great Swamp. Not sure what town - Long Hill maybe?

Meyersville. I first went there with my Spanish class in 7th or 8th grade.
Then a beer at, where else...

[chasea]

Barrio Chino
Empellon
Haven't tried El Toro Blanco... yet.

In Billyburg it's all about La Superior.

[zetroc]

Has the phenomenon called the "California Burrito" hit NYC yet? I'm talking about a super burrito, but with french fries instead of rice. They're everywhere here now.

[Shinomaster]

Wow, I'm amazed, I thought you could find absolutely everything in NYC.

[happycampyer]

Some other choices are Toloache and Cascabel Taqueria. Also, a bit pricey to bring the kids, but Pampano is very good, especially for seafood. I agree with Christian that Port Chester is great for a variety of food choices, from the hole-in-the-wall to the hip to the high end.

[EDS]

This would have been my suggestion but guess we all eventually move on down the road.

Restaurant - Zarela

I wish her the best and hope she find's another location.

That place was the best! Too bad she had to close it down.

[jonathanb]

Try Café el Portal (174 Elizabeth Street). It's as good as you'll currently find in Manhattan.

[lukasz]

Btw, if you really want Central American food in tri-state, I think Port Chester is the best bet.

Recommendations? Spill the beans (I had to).

[jdp211]

God, no. See above. Rosa Mexicana was just what I had in mind.

I'll third this

Also, in Port Chester, Bar Taco for tapas style and Sonora.

[lukasz]

I have pretty much no frame of reference (except that the best burrito I ever had was in San Diego years ago, the only time I've ever been to the west coast), but Tortilleria Nixtamal in Queens is pretty highly regarded. I've been a few times and can't complain.

Home

[christian]

Recommendations? Spill the beans (I had to).

Los Gemelos for straight up Mexican. Bartaco is good. Coyote Flaco gets good reviews. I only found it good.

Queens

Right. Good. Queens. (My favorite Borough, but el Cientifico Enojado was asking for Manhattan.) But Happycampyer is right -- Toloache is actually fine for work-lunch Mexican.

[lukasz]

Oh yeah I know! Just thought I'd add what I know about Mexican in NYC.

[Eddie]

I have pretty much no frame of reference (except that the best burrito I ever had was in San Diego years ago, the only time I've ever been to the west coast), but Tortilleria Nixtamal in Queens is pretty highly regarded. I've been a few times and can't complain.

Home

What was the name of the joint in San Diego? I'm at some Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Del Mar right now.