Papi&#x27;s Grill

The best empanadas and delicious happy hour drinks. Alexa was fantastic! Will definitely be coming…read moreback!

Chela is one of the best Mexican restaurants that I've been to and I'm incredibly lucky that it's…read moreclose to home and has an extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone that works there is super attentive and for how busy they are they always make sure to check up on your table. Their tacos are extremely delicious, they don't hold back with make sure each taco is full of any kind of meat that you get! Full of flavor and just looking at them reminds you why they're the best. Some other notable things that you should get is the quesadillas and the nachos they have. I'll have to keep coming back to try other things. Great place for sporting events as well as I was here with a group to watch Brazil vs Morocco and stayed to watch the Knicks win right after and become champions!

Fresh Made Guacamole

Queso Fundido

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Fish Tacos

Chavela's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

1.0 mi•Crown Heights

Came for cinco de mayo and it was a little hectic outside but the wait wasn't too long…read more They had a little margarita stand that you could order from outside and I thought that was so cool. The waiter was very nice and service was good. Good was yummy- the guacamole was very creamy. Lots of seating inside with cool decor.

Great place for brunch! I stopped in on a Sunday with friends. We didn't have reservations but they…read morewere able to seat the four of us quickly. Great food and service was also very good. We shared the guacamole with smoked trout. Delicious. My garlic shrimp with toast was perfect as was my margarita. We sat at the back area which was perfect. Air conditioning was a relief after the 90 degree temperature.

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September 7, 2024; Flautas ($15).

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January 14, 2023; Shrimp ceviche ($14).

Taqueria Milear

4.2(344 reviews)

1.4 mi•Crown Heights

best tacos EVER!!! get the lemonade too. me and my friend had the best time and the service is…read moreincredible. churros really good too!

Stumbled here by accident and I will say the food here is phenomenal!…read moreProbably the best Mexican food in the area. I ordered steak quesadilla with chips and guac and let me you this thing was delicious, the steak was perfectly prepared, it came with Oaxacan cheese, avocado, all kinds of fresh veggies, it was slamming! I will definitely come back here if and when I'm in the area. Definitely give them a shot if your in the area, you won't be disappointed!

Valentine's Day and Mother's Day Decorations

August 24, 2024; Flautas ($11.50).

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August 24, 2024; Pork Mound.

Taqueria Ramirez

4.5(367 reviews)

4.0 mi•Greenpoint

Four years after my first visit and Taqueria Ramirez still lives as my go-to CDMX taco place in all…read moreof NYC. I've tried all the other hot places that have shown up in the last 5+ years to much acclaim, and none of them top the Campechano taco at Ramirez. Their Al Pastor is also great, but the Campechano is really where they shine - just the perfect mix of the savory suadero and the spicy minced longanisa sausage. Service is always super fast and super nice, shepherding a shocking amount of people through. Perfect cool vibe mixing a great CDMX taqueria and chic Greenpoint. It takes me 10-15 minutes to go here, and every time I find myself with 30 extra minutes at lunch, Taqueria Ramirez comes to mind. It's that good. If you haven't tried it yet, it's a must!

There's a reason this place is so popular - the tacos are fire!! The carne asada was my favorite…read more Loved all the toppings you could add to the tacos as well. The line was long but don't get discouraged - it moves fast

3.1 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Restaurante.

Pastor & Campechano

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De Mole

4.4(350 reviews)

$18 for two tacos. A little steep in price. They were quality though and tasty. I wish I had…read moreplanned this not so much as a stop for a little bite but as a huge restaurant stop. You could have a great meal here. The service is super nice. They brought my dog a water bowl. They made us feel very special and prioritized.

I chose to give it a five because it really was an excellent meal. From the excellent service, to…read morethe presentation, to the taste of the food. The extremely attentive waiter understood his menu so well and even how each meal was prepared. The truffle cornbread was an excellent starter, prepared by their baker who now has his own bakery called Masa Madre in Queens. Next time. My wife decided on the chicken mole, which was comparable to the last time she had it in Mexico City. Excellent preparation and a very large portion. I chose the shrimp fajitas which were typical in appearance and flavor except for one thing. I'm not sure how they exactly prepared their peppers that accompanied the shrimp fajitas (the waiter mentioned that they cook it alongside the meat which added more flavor), but all I can tell you is that the sweetness of those peppers was so incredibly rich and accented the entire dish so wonderfully. We didn't have room for dessert. But we'll be back.

2.8 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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Pan Dulce

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Spicy Margarita

Xixa

4.4(724 reviews)

•$$$

I was honestly shocked by how much I loved this place! We did the tasting menu, which was $65 per…read moreperson, and I also ordered the passion fruit cocktail. It was fab! Most of all, what I really appreciated with every bite is that I wanted more and that it was so unique compared to anything else that I had ever tried. I thought the tasting menu was a really good deal, but you should also consider booking just a la carte because everything was so solid. You can tell when the chips served alongside the guacamole are so delicious and so unique that the rest of the meal is going to be incredible. I will say that it did seem slightly understaffed. Our waiters did the best they could, but dinner took longer than expected. It was still a great experience for both those on dates and those there with friends!

4.5 stars, 5 for food and 4 for service…read more Food was delish! My favorites were the gem salad elote and the guac. We also got the crispy snapper taco and the duck to share. I loved all the sauces that they give to each table that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The drinks were very good as well. We got the deconstructed margarita and I really enjoyed it as well as the pina colada cocktail. Service was a bit on the slower side but to be fair, there weren't many people working the tables. Also one of our dishes got served to the wrong table and then never came :( definitely wanna come back to try the tuna tartare which was the dish that didn't get delivered.

0.5 mi•South Slope, Park Slope

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Casa Azul

4.3(197 reviews)

Loved this place. Cute blue decor. Amazing food they had some unreal chilaquiles and enchiladas…read more Good date spot and drinks were great, esp the pear/ cucumber/ spicy marg. Service was also great.

I had a tlayuda oaxaquena, which came with beans, cheese, and a variety of vegetables on top of a…read moretortilla. I felt like it needed a bit of salsa to brighten things up, but otherwise the flavors were nice. It was around $26 before tip, and the portion size was reasonable.

1.3 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.3(57 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

I love Ruta Oaxaca , nice service, amazing drinks, good ambiance, food sooooo goood, fresh…read moreingredientes, big portions

Would definitely not recommend the fish tacos, they were honestly very lackluster. It felt like the…read morefish was fried a while ago and then served to me later. The slaw was also just okay. Pretty disappointing all in all. My friend enjoyed her Chicken Mole dish so perhaps the move here would be select the entrees and stay away from the tacos. I did like the Orale and think it would be fine to come here just for the happy hour drink special.

1.2 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

Fresh Ceviche

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Refreshing & Artisanal Cocktails

Purepecha

4.3(110 reviews)

This is a real bang for your buck place!! The food was great and the tacos were loaded! The…read moremargaritas are fantastic! Service was prompt and so kind. Ambiance was great for a laid back summer lunch ! Not crowded at all and they have a big window that opens up in the front on nice days!

Came here to celebrate a friend's new job promotion. We came for happy hour and didn't leave until…read morewell into the night. A time was definitely had. We drank passion fruit margaritas all night and they were super delicious. We also ordered elote, loaded fries and loaded nachos with chicken. Nice local business with kind employees. Service was also good and super fast considering there weren't a lot of wait staff. The bathroom facilities were also well kept and clean.

3.4 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Mezacalita. Tasty. Strong.

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Raspberry Margarita & Peach Margarita - Happy Hour ($9)

Santa Fe BK

4.5(169 reviews)

So glad I tried this spot! The burger was really delicious and the fries were so nice when it first…read morecame to our table. The chicken flautas was also so good in that there were different textures and it was refreshing to have so much lettuce. We had a lovely experience with the bar tender and helped us decide what we should order. Great date spot at night I must come here again for their famous breakfast burritos.

I think I can say this is the best breakfast burrito I've had in New York!…read more Starting off, their signature Hatch chilies are delicious, with just the right amount of kick, and they provide a great spicy, fresh bite. The eggs are cooked perfectly, soft and fluffy, and the tater tots add a nice crunch, although I would not mind if they were even a little crunchier. They're already better than most places I've been. The sausage was nice and flavorful, although I do wish there was a little more, as I felt like it got a little lost in the rest of the burrito. Overall, this is a very cohesive burrito with all the components working very well together. I like their take-out system. It's very fast and efficient, and I was greeted by the owner, who is very friendly and full of personality. I highly recommend this place!

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Complimentary dessert served with honey.

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Compact menu but definitely enough choices.

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Lenore A.

8 years ago

I have brought my friends to this restaurant many times and they all agree that this is fine place to eat at. There is a Chipotle very close by, but in my most honest opinion this restaurant has way better food than them. The pricing of the food is cheap and the food is amazing, I personally love trying a different food every time I go and have never been disappointed. The milanesa de pollo cemita, carne asada platter, and steak burrito are my favorite, and the portions are very fair for the price that they charge maybe even better. The food is ready very quickly and the customer service is great, they are polite and friendly which makes the establishment have a welcoming feeling. I would 100% come back! read more

Marcus D.

8 years ago

I remembered when this restaurant first opened. It's a great spot to get tacos here in Parkslope, Brooklyn. The food is always fresh, and the service is A-1. They have many varieties, and it's reasonably priced compared to some of the other restaurants in the area. Their verde sauce is good, but the hot sauce is what need to be bottled and sold. The steak taco is my go-to. I've just tried their nachos, and as expected it's on par with everything else. . If you're vegan, they have a great selection as well. One last thing, just get three tacos, I always get one and end up buying 2 more. lol it's good stuff. read more

Angela X.

10 years ago

Found a gem food place on my way to school today. Never had authentic Mexican sandwich before, so decided to try something new. OMG the chicken cemita is speechless delicious, literally the best I've had in life. Never noticed "Papi's Grill" on 7th Ave before, so I asked and found out the they've opened for around one and half years. Really wish all my best, hope they keep up with the good food and great service. We need place like this in park slope. I will definitely tell all of my friends and come back for more. Love delicious food, life is so wonderful !! read more

Kelsey G.

10 years ago

Probably the best Mexican spot in park slope. Very casual and service is fantastic!!Would never get tired of coming here once In a while. Great atmosphere and the food is absolutely amazing Favorite thing on the menu is the mushroom burrito, Watch out for this one burrito lovers! The tostadas are awesome too! Reminds me of my moms tostadas Never too soggy (soggy tostadas are no good,gross) and very authentic indeed read more

Guvanch A.

187

10 years ago

I really like this place! It's very nice and the food is just fantastic! If you pass near by, make sure you try smth what you like. All the staff is very welcoming and will meet and serve you with a smile on the face! According to other places, prices here are not high so anybody can afford! I live in Manhattan, most of the time the only reason I go to Brooklyn is this awesome place with really good food! read more

Alberto C.

10 years ago

I pass by here yesterday, and I step in want to try their barbacoa taco and fish taco ,they use the beef for barbacoa not the lamb,and they put very little meat and fish taco also little fish they only full up the salads, and I order the carnita torta , the carnita is ok the bread no good , they don't put cheese on my torta , I don't happy with my food . read more

Will G.

165

5 years ago

I have to admit, Papi's Grill was definitely impressive. Location for this place is ideal. The menu is really fantastic, many fantastic choices, I had to go with Huevos Rancheros Breakfast, and it was excellent. Service was awesome and everyone working here was very nice and generous. I am already planning to go back to Papi's Grill. read more

Molly L.

11 years ago

Solid basic Mexican food. Really love the vegetarian tostadas, the spicy pork tacos, and the tamales. They make their own sauces, and the red is mouth-on-fire spicy but delicious! And love that it's not a chain. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Yitong X.

11 years ago

Serve breakfast all day!! Fresh bread every morning for sandwiches and tortas! My favorite food are "steak cheese sandwich", "chopped steak bowl", "carnita & steak tacos", the rice is delicious, please try them if u like carnita and steak! read more

Adam L.

10 years ago

Best carne asada bowl ever!!! Perfectly seasoned steak I'm so happy I stump,in upon this location. Noticed they serve breakfast tacos and burritos but until 2pm. Wish I would of taken a pic. read more

Ever G.

10 years ago

Could not find Chicken in my Chicken Burrito. Lol. All rice and beans. There is nothing else to add, I am not coming back.

Crystal P.

10 years ago

Love the mongo salad, goes great with my fish taco and shrimp taco. Very fresh and delicious! Great price as well!!

Rachel R.

8 years ago

One of my favorite places to go to in this area! I would definitely recommend the quesadillas

Taryn N.

154

9 years ago

Could live off their tostadas! $3.50 each!

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