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    El Cedro

    4.1 (28 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    A person holds a partially eaten burrito filled with rice, meat, and vegetables, with a whole burrito on a black tray in the background.
    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 4.5 Just walked by and saw the sign that said it was a Lebanese taco place so obviously had to try. When I arrived at 9:30, they were rushing me hard. I was just getting take out but it took me some time to decide what I wanted. The odd part is, their hours on Google says they closed at 10pm. I feel like they could have just told me their kitchen is closed vs me feeling like a nuisance. Aside from that, the burrito was good. A lot smaller than I was expecting. Def was hoping for something larger but alas it is in a wealthy neighborhood. Not sure I'd swing by again, but want to see if they do delivery.

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    Ting Z.

    This place does fusion cuisine right! Absolutely delicious Lebanese-Mexican food. I highly recommend the lamb burrito, which was excellent-- so juicy, flavorful, and went perfectly with the accompanying cilantro sauce. My sister ordered this dish off their brunch menu (forget what it was called but it had onions, chickpeas, sausage, potatoes, and cheese) which was quite solid as well. Was delighted to find out they deliver-- I'll be ordering again from here soon!

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    Dipali G.

    El Cedro is a unique Lebanese spot with a Mexican twist. But I think it missed the spot with a somewhat limited menu Food: we got the lamb torta, the chicken tacos, and the bandera dip! The lb torta was smothered in sauce! It was very flavorful but the lamb to bread ratio was off (very bready and not enough meat). The bandera dip came with guac, labneh and mahamara. I really enjoyed the mahamara but the labneh and guac were not that great. The chicken tacos was great! If I return, I'd just get the tacos Ambience: a very casual ambience Service: good service Price: for quality and quantity, I thought it was a bit expensive!

    Kim X.

    This is an interesting fast dining option in Cobble Hill with a Lebanese/Mexican flare - not sure if the fusion was intentional, but hard not to be as they're serving tortas and tacos. The tacos were all really good. We got the crunchy beef, halloumi which was topped with a unique watermelon salsa and the fried fish. Can't wait to come back to try the carne asada and the chicken ones. Unlike the very well executed and delicious tacos, the kaftaquitos were nothing to write home about.

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    Valerio P.

    I was going to an Italian restaurant who only accepted cash and on the way to get cash I passed by a Lebanese-Mexican fusion restaurant. Never had this combo of cuisines so I tried it let me tell you.... Esta comida es ladhidh jidana! The server Tino is great. His service was beyond great and he is all around a great guy. Hes the man! Best casual dining restaurant in NYC!

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    Shevani T.

    small taqueria on atlantic avenue--we went during lunchtime on saturday and there was little to no wait. the service was great and our waitress was really sweet, and the chicken shawarma burrito was incredible (the labne really made it!!)

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    While walking through the neighborhood we passed El Cedro and just had to try this fusion of Mexican-Lebanese cuisine. Upon arrival we were pleasantly greeted by Elle (Gabrielle). My son and I wanted they steak burrito but unfortunately they were out of steak so we ordered the Chicken burrito. They were GREAT, we loved the cilantro sauce. The chef used the perfect amount of spices. Not overwhelming but just right. The portion size looked small but actually left me satisfied. If you're in the neighborhood stop by and enjoy!

    Mandy K.

    Interesting and creative mix of Middle Eastern and Mexican food. Highly recommend the makali sandwich which is made with zucchini, eggplant, pureed cauliflower, and red cabbage. It was very well flavored and definitely the highlight of the menu. The watermelon salad was good but too spicy with jalapeno seeds mixed in. We also liked the pan seared branzino which had a nice blend of herbs and spices. The staff did not communicate well with the kitchen or were not yet trained as they came back noting the sandwich was sold out when in fact they meant the kitchen needed time to prepare the ingredients. I got confused when seeing customers who came in later having the sandwich.

    Free rice pudding. Was a kind gesture
    Glenn C.

    Side note: This place is currently going through their soft opening so the menu currently doesn't include drinks or dessert but there's apparently options. I've been to this very new spot twice having been open only since last Thursday. The location is where several Moroccan spots were but this restaurant has a completely different owner and chef being a Lebanese Taqueria which is a unique mix though I would say it definitely falls more on the Lebanese side at least from what I've tried. Ironically for being a Lebanese Taqueria, they don't have anything resembling al pastor nor is there any pork on the menu of course. The food here might be halal but I am unsure and unlike many of the other Arabic spots in the area, they had been open during lunch time during Ramadan. In terms of drinks, the menu doesn't specify but they have Jarritos as well as some other sodas as I heard from some other table. I don't believe there's alcohol here nor am I sure whether you can bring it here but I presume not (I'd call.) The first time I was here, I had the Makakek Bolilo which is a bit overpriced at $14. This consisted of sauteed Lebanese sausages (said makanek,) pomegranate caramelized onions, and preserved lemon served on bolilo bread which is kind of like a mini crunchy baguette. It was a bit small/sparsely filled for the price with only a couple of those delicious savory sausages. Otherwise, there was plenty of pomegranate seeds, some caramelized onions, and a delicious preserved lemon sauce which added a sour kick. There either should be more meat in here or perhaps they can add something else which is usually added to this type of sandwich maybe what is usually filled within a mollete or something. The waiter gave me two spicy sauces to try with it with neither being too spicy but they were still pretty well flavored. After finishing, they asked if I could wait here for longer which was fine and they soon brought out some Rice Pudding which was a nice touch. I presume this was Riz Bi Haleeb which has a hint of rose and orange water which I've had before and there was some pistachios on top. This was excellent and on the main menu, they could presumably charge $6 or so. The next time I was here, I went with the $16 Lamb Kamounia Torta Ahogado listed as braised in cumin with harissa drowned in sauce with escabeche. For those unaware, kamounia refers to a North African stew commonly made from either beef or lamb with liver and I think the menu should add that it includes liver to the description. Overall, it was tasty although I wouldn't exactly describe it as a torta ahogado (or more commonly spelled ahogada.) Torta ahogada generally means that the entire torta is drenched in a sauce and instead, the delicious crunchy bread was separate from the stew. It makes it a bit less messy however so I don't mind. Anyway, the stew was outstanding with plenty of tender lamb and liver as well as of course a lot of cumin and tomato. There was a bit of pickled vegetables in there also (aka the escabeche) and overall this was a much better dish and for $2 more much more satisfying. The quality of the two dishes was high though one dish was definitely better and much more worth it. I'll come back here and try some more things with the cemita being the likely choice next time.

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    Uzma S.

    it's halal!!! loved the carne asada and crunchy tacos. cant wait to go back to try more things on the menu. service was fast and staff is friendly. cute decor and will add this to my casual rotation.

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    Fish tacos came highly recommended and they were awful. I don't understand why this block can't hold a real restaurant.

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    Delicious fish and chicken shawarma tacos. Just the right amount OG what. A great addition to the neighborhood.

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    service took 3 business days, water was warm, food was horrible and the portions were minuscule

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