Conventional wisdom always being wrong, the best Mexican food in Gotham is not at some pricey, fancy, impossible-to-get-into madhouse but at a simple little dive down some steps. Cafe El Portal is located at 174 Elizabeth Street, in the heart of real-estate broker created area called NoLita.
The place is easy to find since it has proper signage. You then descend into a dark but decently lit tiny restaurant where friendly people quickly seat you. Cafe El Portal has the best sangria I've ever consumed, topped only by their tortilla chips and pico de gallo salsa (also the best I've ever had). The menu is modest but have wonderful burritos and tacos (my favorite being the fish ones). When you eat the food, you can taste the freshness and you get the feeling that it was made with care. And while this little nook can get crowded, the atmosphere is relaxing. A Mr NYC recommendation.
The place is easy to find since it has proper signage. You then descend into a dark but decently lit tiny restaurant where friendly people quickly seat you. Cafe El Portal has the best sangria I've ever consumed, topped only by their tortilla chips and pico de gallo salsa (also the best I've ever had). The menu is modest but have wonderful burritos and tacos (my favorite being the fish ones). When you eat the food, you can taste the freshness and you get the feeling that it was made with care. And while this little nook can get crowded, the atmosphere is relaxing. A Mr NYC recommendation.
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