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    El Zason

    4.0 (101 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Alan S.

    What a chaotic ordering experience! Upon arrival, you're presented with an iPad with a nested menu including at least 3 different layers of subcategories, featuring items ranging from fettuccine Alfredo to chilaquiles to crème brûlée. The environs are pretty dark inside, but it was the closest thing on Marathon Day when we couldn't cross 4th Avenue. I opted for the chilaquiles rojos, which felt like a pretty safe bet. The salsa and fried egg were good, although most of the chips were still crispy and not fully coated in salsa. The black beans that came on the side were fine, but not especially flavorful. Overall, a decent neighborhood option but probably not a spot to go out of your way for.

    Coconut mojito
    Leesh D.

    My drink was good. I had a coconut mojito. The space was quaint. The bartenders were cool. If I'm in the area I'd stop back.

    Chicken burrito with salad
    Leonard P.

    I stopped by El Zason after an appointment for lunch and enjoyed the experience. They have a number of lunch specials and they also have 2 for 1 all day Happy Hour that hit the spot. I had the chicken burrito which was tasty and enjoyed a sangria (or two lol). The service was fine l, the bartender/server was attentive and professional. The restaurant is nice, with cute decorations and the ambiance is that of a friendly, but cozy place. Definitely recommend stopping by if in the area!

    Buffalo wings
    Sarah L.

    Was in a pinch for time and stopped into El Zason for dinner. This is probably my fault for ordering wings at a Mexican restaurant, but they looked amazing on the menu (picture below)! When the wings were delivered, they looked nothing like they were on the menu (breaded) and were very chewy. The guac and chips were good, but they should really update the picture of their wings to be accurate.

    Chips and salsa
    Sharon C.

    The service here was alright, but I personally think $11 for this small basket of chips & two small dips is NOT a good deal by any means. The red salsa tasted burnt & bitter & the green salsa was alright. Would definitely not go back nor recommend.

    Sweet Plantains
    Rosanna N.

    Ok Mexican food. Al pastor tacos and chicken taquitos were good. Esquites were watery do not recommend. Michealada just tasted like beer. Passion fruit mojito ok kinda watery.

    Jonathan B.

    Took my wife to El Zason. She's cool with tacos, so we were off to a great start. The mole was like a warm hug from your abuela, but with a little more sophistication. The tacos were... let's just say if tacos could be life-changing, these would be on the shortlist. The decor is like someone knew how to make Brooklyn feel trendy without trying too hard. Next time, I'm getting extra tacos and making sure I get my own margarita too.

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    Akela J.

    Food 4/5: food was very fresh and well flavored. I am excited to go back and try other items, I recommend the fajitas Drinks: 3/5 our drinks were good but didnt taste like what we expected so thats the reason for the 3 stars but definitely would try other me u items to see how consistent that is Service 3/5: it took a long time to get someone to pay attention to us, they were busy but should really invest in a hostess Ambiance: place is small and doesnt have too many tables. Good for dates not so much for large groups but the bar is very large so def a plus!

    Kenny B.

    Delicious food, fast service, and great drinks. This spot is spacious with plenty of seating. We recommend this place.

    Steak nachos. Steak was cold so  I had to have them reheat the steak pieces.
    Kemi A.

    I was craving nachos for the month of June. I don't know why but I had to have it. This place came up on my quick search. It was close to my apt and gym and I figured why not give it a go. The inside vibe was interesting. It's a Mexican restaurant, but inside was giving American Bar vibe and the music they were playing was very odd..like some weird 90s music. I got the Nachos with steak. First of all, it came out cold...as in "why is the meat cold?". I asked the waitress for a plate so I can pick out the individual steak pieces which I then gave to her to go reheat. She brought it back warmer but the whole allure of the meal was gone. And I was left with a meh experience overall.

    Passion fruit margarita
    Cheri G.

    Great customer service. We stopped here after leaving the comedy club next door. We were starving. We sat at the bar. We ordered the shrimp nachos, although you don't get much shrimp. All the ingredients are piled on and seasoned well. We ordered the chicken flautas, and although a pretty dish the chicken inside was extremely dry, it's served with some of the best green salsa sauce I've ever had. The sauce is good enough to drink by the cups. I ordered a passion fruit, Margarita, it was ok. The best part about the restaurant was the bartender very friendly man

    Everyone and everything was totally amazing, o came to have dinner and the food was totally amazing delicious and the place the people, they have everything that you need for a perfect experience ... first but totally sure is not gonna be the last one totally happy with this experience

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    Nicole B.

    I had a lovely delicious time here. First of all the staff was excellent from beginning to end! They were funny, helpful and fast. We walked in no reservations and was great with a smile. I ordered the shrimp tacos which were tasty. The 3 tacos were small luckily I wasn't that hungry. The drinks were delicious and a good amount of alcohol! Overall I enjoyed myself great causal dining.

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    The nicest bartender this place is such a hidden gem!! I love it here, I recommend hanging out at the bar the customer service is the best!!

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    Chela Park Slope

    4.5(779 reviews)
    1.1 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)
    2.1 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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