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    El Sancho

    3.4 (34 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Burrito

    I've been ordering here since 2-3 years and their burrito set (burrito w fries) are the best ever. Their flavors are so filling and satisfying. They also don't hold back on the portions! I always go for the chicken but I don't mind the steak filling. The fillings are guacamole, rice, beans, protein, and some veggies. I love soft-cooked foods so I personally love the mushiness texture. We also get the horchata (10/10) and their passion fruit drink (10/10). The tacos are a bit on the drier side - don't love the thickness of the tortilla and the dryness of the filling. However, they're filling and a decent size

    Carnitas Cemita
    Josh B.

    I discovered cemitas late in life, became intrigued to a perhaps unhealthy degree and dialed it back slightly. Tortas are prominent here, but I'm glad I went the cemita route. The carnitas was enjoyable, but the action-packed combination of cheese, beans, chipotle peppers, avocado and papalo is more important than whichever meat you choose. This is a spicy, intense and hefty sandwich. This isn't in my proverbial backyard but I'll certainly return soon.

    Chicken salad

    Been ordering here for a while now. Food is great. I'm a fan of the chicken salad and half chicken w/rice and grilled veggies. Would definitely recommend ordering from this place for lunch and dinner.

    The food is good but how I will enjoy something that I don't even order, costumer service is not good at all. They are not kind, proud of what they do they don't help at all!! I order a ham torta and it was not ham at all in it !!!' (Ham torta without ham?) I called them and they said that I order that. They don't even own their mistakes. I requested to reheat a side order of ham and his answer was. Let me ask the kitchen because we sell ham only by the pound.

    I understand avocados get brown but this was a little past that and tasted nasty and the pork is ALL fat
    Brooke L.

    I hate giving bad reviews but this might be one of the most horrific food experiences I've ever had. 1st, the delivery person demanded a tip and I told him when you order through Uber eats it's doesn't reflect the tip on his receipt but that I can show him it in the app and he was just nasty. 2nd every single thing I ordered was inedible. Mozzarella sticks and plantains were SOAKED in oil, rice had the nice orange color but zero flavor, the avocado on top of the tostada was beyond just a little brown and had a really gross taste, the pork in all the dishes was 99% fat and 1% bland pork, and the beans were almost unseasoned too. 3rd the entire bag it was delivered in was saturated in oil so that was super fun having to clean off my clothes and my counter. 4th, I just updated because I found a thick maybe beard hair in the food. I usually would give a place a second chance but for this one absolutely not.

    Steak & onions
    MeTheCritic M.

    PRETTY DARN GOOD! So I went here today for the 1st time. I got the steak & onions plater. It came with the yellow rice, beans & two tortillas. Love that everything is freshly made to order while you wait. I didn't wait too long. The beans & rice were good. The two warm tortillas were amazing! The steak was VERY well seasoned! The onions were a bit thick & not fully cooked. They didn't give me any spicy sauces on the side (pico de gallo) . The price is a bit high with tax about $16, but you do get a large portion. One order serves two individual greatly! I minus one star due to no side sauces or under cooked onions. All in all I say YES! I will definetly try another dish!

    Cheese Quesadilla with sausage potato on the side and plenty of guacamole.
    Maria G.

    I order food here many times, I even invited my vegan friend and we both love this spot! The staff are very friendly, and always welcoming. I highly recommend this place mostly because the neighborhood, is mostly Italian and they have nothing, but pizza around the area. It's good to have a good mix around the neighborhood; Also, the food, is very affordable.

    Quesadilla con carne
    Karina P.

    Delicious, authentic Mexican food. Had the quesadilla with carne and it was delicious, the meat is good and the tortilla is amazing. Also had the tamales which they have on the weekend 2 weeks in a row. Can't wait to try what else they have. It's a cute spot. They also have the bread, a lot of varieties.

    Spicy Pork Torta
    Samantha C.

    Tried this place today and did not regret! We ordered a burrito and custom torta, both were HUGE and delicious. They also came with french fries which was a nice surprise! We ordered delivery and it came very quickly. Food was still hot. Very happy we took a chance as we'll definitely be ordering again!

    The guy said I never called so then you tell me what's this ?

    I usually order from here and Never had a problem until now (I placed a $40 order that never arrived) November 10, 2021 I call to place an order the woman who answered the phone said they didn't accept card payments okay no big deal I placed the order through Uber eats, I was waiting over an hour , they kept pushing my delivery time back further I was calling to try and get in contact to know what happened and they couldn't even have the courtesy to answer the phone and even cancelled my order after me waiting an hour+finally after calling several times a guy picks up to tell me some guy went to pick up the food to deliver and I told him I never got the food. In conclusion the delivery guy from Uber stole the food, and although that's not directly the restaurants fault they could've had the courtesy to update and let me know the situation when it was happening not have me wait over an hour just to cancel my food. (Also when the guy picked up my call finally he said he'd call me back (with a solution) and obviously he never did and he insisted I never even called in the first place) . He hung up on me once I mentioned getting reimbursed

    Breaded chicken Burritos with French Fries

    So I'm the pickiest person when it comes to Mexican food. I've literally tried almost every place in Brooklyn and Manhattan and this is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the world. I always order the chicken breaded burrito that comes with fries and it's just out of this world!! So consistent and the most delicious food (fries too!) ever!! Their chicken tacos are really good as well as their cheese quesadilla. I'm always satisfied with all 3. But the chicken burrito is my absolute favorite! Highly recommend!!

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    Amazing food Service is good too I love the quesadillas, rice, and tortillas yummy. The tortillas are made there

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    Good food and the staff is really nice. I will definitely keep ordering from this place even though I'm not the biggest Mexican food fan

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    Chela Park Slope

    4.5(779 reviews)
    5.1 miPark Slope
    $$

    Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

    Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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    Xixa - Charred Edamame

    Xixa

    4.4(720 reviews)
    7.9 miWilliamsburg - South Side
    $$$

    4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

    A trendy spot for modern Mexican eats! Everything was baseline yummy, standouts include Blue Crab…read moreTostada, Shrimp and Scallop Tacos and Tiramisu Tres Leches. Vegetarian options were super great too, and decent selection. We ordered à la carte, but there's a chef's tasting menu for $63 which feels well worth.

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    El Sancho - mexican - Updated May 2026

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