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.

What a nice little gem on smith street for some tasty Mexican food. The service here was great…read more Bartender and waitress were super friends and the food came out sizzling good. They had twilight zone playing on their flat screens above the bar which was a nice touch and the place had a very nice homy vibe to it. We had the tasty sizzling fajita plus the steak and shrimp combo that was tasty. I'd highly recommend this place for nice laid back Mexican night if your around this neighborhood.

A MUST visit, came here with my girls. A GREAT Happy Hour…read moredeal! 12p-7p $10 Margaritas

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.

We came here for Valentine's dinner. Kochitl serves Mexican comfort food and favorites in a homey…read moreand unpretentious setting. Our Mexican dinner will not be complete without a glass or two of classic margaritas, and it was more enjoyable together with a plateful of fried calamari served with garlic mayo. We then ordered beef and chicken fajitas served with rice, beans, and corn tortillas and Camarones a la Mexicana; shrimp cooked in jalapeño, tomato, and onion salsa. All the dishes came in a timely fashion, and they were all delicious. My only qualm is that all dishes are overly covered with peppers and onions. Overall, the staff is genuinely helpful, friendly, and attentive. I will come back to this restaurant to try their other menu. But I will probably tell the cook to take it easy on peppers and onions.

As is the case with nearly every restaurant on Smith Street, I've been here a couple of times. So I…read morefeel confident in saying that Xochitl is solid. I haven't yet branched out into the chile rellenos or the surf and turf or the other less common menu items, but they've got just about all the things you're looking for in a classic Mexican spot: Fresh chips and guacamole. Discounted margaritas during happy hour. Tacos of all kinds. Sizzling fajitas. French fries for you kid that won't even eat a cheese quesadilla (that may just be a me problem). And we've usually enjoyed our food. I love the guac and chips. The carnitas are great. The corn is slathered in mayo, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. And in previous visits, the staff was on point and happy we were there/enjoying ourselves. That said, this past weekend we came by for lunch, and the tacos were a little disappointing; the proteins tasted a little less fresh (except the carnitas, which was still the best taco we had by a solid margin), and the service was pretty surly, as if we were putting them out by being there at all. I'm hoping it was just an off day, because it's nice to have a good Mexican spot right here for the family.

3.5 stars My friends…read morehad been raving about Lobo for years. It was their neighborhood spot that they would frequent themselves, but also the place to which they would bring all of their guests. After turning down several opportunities to join them in the far off land of Brooklyn, I finally agreed to make the trek and give the restaurant a shot. The Cobble Hill area was really charming, and Lobo was located on one of the main streets that was packed with restaurants, coffeeshops, and small retailers. When I arrived at Lobo, I did not see my friends in the bar area on the ground floor and was told to check the back garden. I found my group out in the quiet, cozy yard and joined them at the spacious table. The weather was a bit chilly, especially as the night wore on, and it was even raining at one point. However, there was a covering that completely shielded us from the elements. In addition, despite our being outside, the friendly staff was diligent about checking in and making sure we had everything we needed. Since my companions had been at the table for a bit by the time I had arrived, they already had beverages in front of them, so I needed to catch up. I ordered a house Margarita without specifying a particular brand of tequila. Even with their default spirit, the drink was very strong. It also used their homemade sour mix, which was, thankfully, more sour than it was sweet. Our drinks paired nicely with the complementary, spectacular tortilla chips and zesty salsa. When it came to my meal, I was unsure of what to order, since the reviews had been very mixed, most either being 5-stars or 2-stars with comments about items being "bland". I decided to go with the grilled Chicken Fajitas, which arrived on a standard plate, rather than a sizzling platter. While that was not a great sign, the chicken actually wound up being enjoyable and certainly not bland. Plus, it was not at all greasy, like fajitas can often be. Accompanying the poultry strips on the plate were freshly sauteed onions and green peppers, a mound of seasoned rice, and smoky refried beans, which were all tasty. I typically prefer black beans, which were not an option here, but the refried worked out well. Separately, I received a container of flour tortillas (though I wished they had soft corn ones) and a plate with guacamole, pico de gallo, serrano peppers, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cream. I agreed with some other reviewers that the guacamole was more like mashed avocado, as it was very under-seasoned. The pico was also oddly sweet, and the tomatoes were mushy. Despite these minor critiques, I found that the food surpassed my expectations that had been established from other reviews. I would be willing to make the trip to Lobo again in the future. **Note: The restaurant is cash only!

I've been here twice, once for brunch, another time for dinner. Got the breakfast burrito…read moreoriginally and it was a while ago so I can't speak to it super well but it was good enough for me to come back. The second time, we started off with a Cactus salad which feels like an underrated dish. It was a heaping pile of sauteed cactus and chopped jalapenos over what most would consider a generic salad. But you know what, I enjoyed that touch for the texture . The cactus itself was packed with flavor with nice heat from the jalapenos. For my entree was the chicken fried chicken, a chicken breast cutlet smothered in gravy. This cutlet is what got me to write a review. They basically nailed it with the interior super juicy. It comes with two sides. Aromatic rice and beans and collard greens that accentuated the floral notes of the greens. This may have been a 4 star review but the price to quality ratio and friendly staff is what inspired me to bump it up. Will put this place in my regular rotation.

Love Buddy's! Been coming here for over 15 years. My favorite is the El Grande burrito. Yummyread more

Hands down the best burritos in nyc. I've been going to buddies for 15 years and every time their…read moreburritos are excellent. The staff are quick, hardworking, and truly care about providing quality service. I would recommend this restaurant mainly for takeout but there is some seating inside and outside. If I could recommend one place out of all of nyc, it would be this one.

This place is such a gem in the neighborhood. Amazing food that blends Lebanese and Mexican…read moreheritages (some of the most delicious heritages around). Top that with super friendly service from the staff and you have a place that should have a line going around the block, but luckily doesn't. If I have to dock points, it's that I would love to have a beer with those yummy tacos :)

El Cedro is a really interesting concept blending Mexican and Lebanese flavors, and I honestly…read moreappreciate how unique it feels compared to a lot of spots in Brooklyn right now. The ambiance was probably one of my favorite parts. It had cute decor with touches from both cultures that made the space feel warm and thoughtful without trying too hard. Food wise, it was a bit hit or miss for me. I ordered the watermelon salad and La Bandera (their mezze style sampler). The muhammara and labneh were definitely the standouts. Both were flavorful and paired really well with the warm pita they serve. The cilantro hummus was ok, but not greatest hummus. The chips were noticeably salty. The watermelon salad was okay, but the watermelon itself tasted a little old and could've been fresher/sweeter. One random thing I genuinely loved - they served really cold water, which sounds minor but was actually very appreciated. The staff was kind and attentive, although at times they hovered a bit too much, which made the experience slightly uncomfortable. Drinks are also pretty limited, mostly basic soft drinks and Jarritos, but many opportunities for cool fusion drinks with the blend of two cultures. Overall, I think the fusion concept is cool, especially if you like both cuisines, but some dishes felt stronger in idea than execution. TLDR: Cool Mexican-Lebanese fusion concept with a cute ambiance

This is a SOLID Mexican place in the 'hood. Tiny space, but great drinks and some great tacos…read more Started with a smooth, yummy guacamole and a queso fondito (two types of cheese with some burnt pieces, which are delicious). We tried the chicken tacos, short rib quesadilla, and the shrimp tacos. We loved the chicken tacos - it had a great sauce, almost like a tinga sauce. I love how simple the menu is, classic but elevated. This place gets packed but the manager seems to make sure to squeeze walk-ins in.

Food: We came on a Sunday and the brunch menu was available. We ordered nachos, a burrito,…read moreguacamole, and queso. Everything was so fire! Best queso I've had because it was actually cheese not a sauce. I enjoyed everything throughly thought everything was seasoned well. I will definitely be happy to eat here anytime. My margarita was fire, they made me a spicy margarita with tajin rim. ** note: my friend did not like their jamaica and she knows a good one. Service: service was excellent, very attentive very kind, we were checked on regular by multiple people I loved the service. Ambiance: the music is going, it's dimly lit, they obviously have a bar counter it's date friendly family friendly whatever the occasion. To conclude: say YES! Get your Mexican food fix and have a great cocktail!

This food was soo good I would definitely go back and I recommend this place. I liked the fact the…read morecheese was melted in the rice smh it was sooo good

I ordered delivery to my job downtown Brooklyn. Delivery is super fast. Tacos were still nice and…read morehot. I ordered a grilled steak taco and a al pastor taco. I ordered a side of guacamole and chips. I like that the steak tacos come with grilled onions on it. The steak is well seasoned. The al pastor taco is my favorite. The pork is very tender and flavorful. The guacamole always tastes good. It's nice and fresh. The only thing I would suggest is for them not to put shredded lettuce in the tacos. It just takes away from the flavor of the meats. This is a great little spot if you're looking for a quick bite to eat that is serving fresh, flavorful food. I would like to try their fish tacos next. I heard they are really good.

The food was great. The carne asada was the best I ever had…read more The waitress Luz was amazing.

Exquisite tacos. I was hesitant for a while to come here since it's a white neighborhood and they…read moreseem to think they're experts on Mexican food just cause they visited Mexico once. But this place was actually pretty good. I got three asada tacos since the my don't have original goat birria. The meat was tender, juicy and very tasty. Mexican style aside from the em guacamole on top but yeah in the end delicious food. Servers were Latino and very nice and the place was very clean and tidy.

Staff was amazing and food delicious I will definitely…read morecome back. Everything was fresh

This restaurant has easily become one of my favorite lunch spots. They provide generous portions in…read moretheir lunch specials. I love eating there. So far I have tried their soup, rotisserie chicken, yellow rice and pigeon peas, plantains and shrimp mofongo. All were delicious. If you're in the area, stop by for a hearty meal.