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    Bickering Twins

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    DeAnna T.

    When I heard/read about the Bickering Twins being open for brunch, I was super excited and I wasn't disappointed. Love the underground location. Staff was very knowledgeable of the brunch menu. The pineapple mimosa was good. The mushroom and herbs omelette was incredible! Not gonna lie, for me, brunch is better than dinner. I'm not sure many people know they're open for brunch, they could market/advertise better but that might takeaway from my next great experience it was not very busy at all at noon.

    Lina L.

    My friends and I decided to stop here after realizing HaKaCha was closed on a Sunday (cue dramatic music). In our desperation, we stumbled upon Bickering Twins, and it was like finding an oasis. No regrets here - probably the best quick decision we've made in a while. We were all Bickering Twins newbies, and the place did not disappoint. We each ordered the taco platter and they had big portions, two sides, and enough flavor to make you forget all about your closed Sunday cravings. The tacos were on point, and I mean on point. We were all in agreement, but one friend in particular had an emotional moment when she realized they had fried plantains. She's been on a three-year quest to find them in Ithaca, and it finally came to a dramatic, delicious end. Tears may have been shed. The vibes were immaculate. They've got a whole condiment and sauce station, which we all know is the holy grail of dining experiences. Unlimited sauces? Yes, please! It felt like we'd found a secret treasure trove of flavor possibilities. Oh, and they also split the bill three ways for us so we didn't have to do any of the venmoing stuff. Would I come back? Oh, absolutely.

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    Christopher P.

    For years, Bickering Twins has, in its unassuming way, reigned as one of the most reliable "go-to" casual restaurants in Ithaca. The food is fresh, tasty, and I've never once had an experience here that was less than terrific. Choose from among a half-dozen taco options, and definitely don't sleep on the garlic shrimp, shaved steak, or potato-poblano flavors. Tacos are available in pairs or as a three-taco entrée platter. There's even a free "salsa station" with salsas, pickled red onions, and other fresh condiments. Stop any day of the week between 4 and 6 p.m. to take advantage of awesome happy hour specials, including $8 taco pairs ($10 for specialty tacos, like mahi-mahi) and $8 house margaritas. While the tacos deservedly take center stage here, Bickering Twins's well-curated menu offers a solid array of appetizers and entrées too. My server raved about the empanada appetizer, and some day -- when I can tear myself away from the jaw-droppingly delicious tacos -- I'll try the lamb barbacoa or the birria quesadilla entrées. All in all: Bickering Twins is the perfect plzce to drop by for authentic, fresh Latin-American fare, authentically prepared with care. A can't-miss!

    Eman S.

    Vibes are very on point, especially if you're trying to escape the rain, snow, etc. The decor is eclectic and service was nice. Unfortunately I ordered the butternut squash enchiladas. I'm not sure why I thought those would turn out fine. They weren't fine. The enchiladas had things like seeds in them and white cheese with a green Chile sauce. It was overall bland, pricey for a small portion, and it just felt so healthy. It was topped with a generous portion of sliced avocado. They have a sauce bar where they feature handmade sauces. The sauces were delicious and helped me with my meal. Not sure if I'll be back or not. But I recommend that you do not try the butternut squash enchiladas.

    Chips and Guacamole
    Brad M.

    We visited during Happy Hour, which runs from 4pm to 6pm and offers a limited menu. We were the first customers, so it was nice and quiet. The staff was prepping for the evening and our waitress, Daisy, was excellent throughout. The tacos were served on fresh corn tortillas and the chips with guacamole were delicious. My favorite was the shrimp and I wish I had only ordered that. The steak was a bit firm and somewhat disappointing, but the potato dish was unique and we really enjoyed it, especially with the sauce on top. The chicken was great, though it had a slight kick to it.

    Pablo's steak salad

    TLDR; dinner for mixed quality of meals and over an hour waiting for dinner to be served made this an unpleasant experience. Seated at 6:45 on a Thursday night, received our chips and salsa after about five minutes. Received our one drink after about 15 minutes. Received our meals after about 65 minutes. On the three taco plate, Shaved steak was not good, steak was chewy and flavorless However the garlic shrimp and the pork were both very good . The quesadilla not great not bad. Pablo's steak salad was again chewy and flavorless meat. Ricky's Carnitas was very good.

    Entrance
    Tara C.

    The name, Bickering Twins made me laugh and the speak easy vibe entrance kept me intrigued. But it was the tacos that lived up to their hype that sold me! I tried the three tacos - al pastore, garlic shrimp, and mahi mahi! Get the fried plantains. They were delicious! The caramelization added the perfect crunch to pair with the gooey textured plantains. The only heads up is the entrance requires going down a steep staircase in case you need assistance. I recommend planning ahead since they don't take reservations and it can get crowded. But it's crowded for good reason! You won't be disappointed here, you'll be craving the food and coming back again and again! Oh and don't forget the guacamole, oh wow! Sooo good!

    Chips and Salsa
    Carolina I.

    Bickering Twins is a very cute restaurant! Although I don't consider them to be authentic Latin American food, it's still pretty tasty! Their chips and salsa are delicious! The salsa has a really nice flavor and consistency. I like to try a new dish every time I go to a restaurant so I've had the chance to try all of their vegan options. When it comes to their plant-based tacos, they do not shine. I first had a mushroom/herb taco and I found it to be very bland. Similarly with the potato tacos, they were missing seasoning. The closest thing I can describe it as is eating unsalted mashed potatoes in a tortilla. However, the toppings with onion, cilantro, and vegan crema saved the overall flavor! I also have tried the baked winter squash enchiladas (made vegan) and I think this is the only plant-based dish on the menu that is worthwhile. The flavor, generous topping of avocado, and portion was stellar! I also really enjoy their side order of fried plantains. The service is generally friendly and quick! The restaurant itself is also pretty cozy and perfect in the winter. I overall enjoy this place, but it's a little pricey and could improve their veg options!

    Paloma
    Alexis K.

    This was my second time coming and it was just as great as the first. I started with a Paloma and the reposado tequila tasting, and they both were so good! For my appetizer, I got the beef picadillo and bananas, and they had the perfect crunch and delicious flavor. For my entrée I got the taco platter and ordered the beer battered mahi-mahi, chicken tinga, and the grilled shrimp tacos. They all tasted amazing! My favorite part of the meal was the fried plantains and my waitress Daisy was so helpful and attentive.

    Squash enchiladas
    Dave K.

    On a long weekend trip to Ithaca. This was one of the few good meals I ate in Ithaca. The restaurant was cozy and and we were seated promptly on arrival. Good service continued into the ordering portion. Got lots of great recommendations, and made friendly small talk with the waiter. Service did fall off a bit later in the meal, but the restaurant was busy, and we had everything we needed, so hard to fault them too much for this. Had chips and salsa appetizer which was good. The salsa was a little on the plain side, but we snagged a bunch of jalapeños from the condiment bar and jazzed them up a bit. I got a jalapeño margarita with mezcal. It was fine, but a bit bland. For $15 I would have rather had just mezcal... too little kick in the marg. My wife got a mango mocktail which also was lacking in spice and really just tasted like mango juice. Not bad, and only $6, but nothing special. I got the Birra quesadillas which were not bad, but again, a little low on flavor. I added jalapeños, which helped, but it would have benefited from something a bit spicier. The beans and rice were really good though, as was the salad. My wife got the squash quesadillas. She really enjoyed them. What I tasted was good, but maybe not worth the price (more expensive than my beef dish). Overall, had a great time and 100% would go back. Would love to have something a bit spicier next time.

    Tacos and lamb barbacoa
    Frieda N.

    Delicious food! The lamb barbacoa dinner was delicious and contained all the elements of a perfect dinner. The generous portion of avocado paired beautifully with the tender lamb and vegetables. The tacos were fantastic as well. My favorite was the shaved steak, followed by the mahi mahi and Al pastor. I will definitely be back to bickering twins!

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