El Toro Blanco. Location: West Village.Bleecker and 6th Ave. Scene: Cocktail Drinking. Casual. Energetic. Food: Mexican. Guacamole. Tamales. Goat Tacos. Ceviche. Empanadas. Snapper. Enchiladas de Pollo. Carnitas. Chek Recs: Green Chili Queso Fundido: Mexican Cheese & Green Chile Fondue, Chorizo, Warm Flour Tortilla (1st and 2nd pic) Oaxaqueno Tamale: Roasted Chicken, Plaintain, Red Mole, Queso Cotija, … Continue reading »
While Newport, Rhode Island is known for its beautiful beaches, sailboats, Cliff Walk and glamorous mansions once occupied by the Vanderbilt and Astor families, its seafood and restaurant offerings add another incentive to visit this adorable city. Here is a guide below to some of the best restaurants in Newport and places not to miss … Continue reading »
Barrio Chino. Location: Lower East Side. Broome & Orchard. Scene: Tight. Young. Drinking. Food: Mexican. Tequila. Tacos. Ceviche. Bistek a la Casa. Stuffed Poblano Chile. Chilaquiles Rojos. Chek Recs: Enchiladas Verdes: Green enchiladas stuffed with Shredded Chicken, Oaxacan Cheese, served with Black beans topped with Queso Fresco Huevos a La Mexicana: Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalepenos, Black Beans, … Continue reading »
Baby Bo’s Cantina. Location: Murray Hill. 34th St. & 2nd Ave. Scene: Red Glow. Lively. Friendly. Food: Mexican. Fajitas. Enchiladas. Burritos. Margaritas. Chek Recs: Classic Guacamole BBQ Duck Burrito: Roasted Duck in Tequila-Habanera BBQ Sauce. Black Beans. Crema. Monterey Jack. Two Tomato Tortillas. Grilled Pineapple Pico, Rice & Beans (above). Boy, are we at the border … Continue reading »
Tortilla Flats. Location: West Village. West 12th and Washington St. Scene: Party-Rockin. Pitchers of Margaritas. Loud. Food: Tex Mex. Chips. Fajitas. Sangria. Tequila. Chek Recs: Nachos (1st pic) Chili Con Queso – closest thing to Tex Mex queso in NYC…GO for it! (2nd pic) New Mexican Short Stack: Blue Corn Tortillas. Layers include: Black Beans. Jack … Continue reading »
