Papi&#x27;s Grill

Chela is one of the best Mexican restaurants that I've been to and I'm incredibly lucky that it's…read moreclose to home and has an extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone that works there is super attentive and for how busy they are they always make sure to check up on your table. Their tacos are extremely delicious, they don't hold back with make sure each taco is full of any kind of meat that you get! Full of flavor and just looking at them reminds you why they're the best. Some other notable things that you should get is the quesadillas and the nachos they have. I'll have to keep coming back to try other things. Great place for sporting events as well as I was here with a group to watch Brazil vs Morocco and stayed to watch the Knicks win right after and become champions!

I really enjoyed my experience in this establishment. Definitely was worth the trek from Uptown…read moreManhattan. This neighborhood gem offers an industrialized minimalist form of decor with pops of color and art. Cozy but roomy, the bar area had mostly 2 seater tables and a few with high chairs. We recently went for a birthday brunch. Restaurant Week was still in effect but we decided to choose from the regular brunch menu. Place was low key and giving neighborhood vibes. The service was 10 STARS! Our waitress was extremely attentive and kind. We were also checked on by a second staff member who I think may have been a manager but cannot be certain. We started with cocktails and they serve chips and salsa gratis. I had the Jalapeno and Hibiscus Margarita and my friend ordered the Pepper Margarita with Strawberry and Chipotle. Mine was a bit on the sweet side without a hint of tequila. My friend's drink definitely was the better of the two. Not overly sweet and definitely a flavor of tequila was present. We also ordered a guacamole. I must say it was quite small and barely served 2 people. I suggest if more than 2 guests are part of the experience, order more than one. For my entree, I requested a market salad and 2 veggie tacos with a side of birria consume. Salad was very fresh and I am sure was made to order as opposed to premade a week prior and waiting in a fridge to be served. My tacos were average but satisfying. The consume was a bit disappointing as it was more of a water/broth based and not of a typical gravy consistency. It was not exciting. My friend's entree was the highlight of the experience. She had the brisket quesadilla. Never have I seen a quesadilla with a crispy outside such as this. A culinary masterpiece indeed. She consumed it all and not one complaint afterward. Delish. We did receive a complimentary Churro plate for the birthday celebration. They were drizzled with caramel and berries. Served warm, they were a dream for the palate. I did use the bathroom which was a single stall. It was clean enough but not well lit. The biggest downfall of my experience was the temperature of the restaurant. I understand it is summer, however, there was no A/C and the inside was extremely hot. I sweated through my entire experience. Even the bathroom felt like 100 degrees. We did not complain but our waitress noticed and brough a fan out to circulate the air. They do have ceiling fans but honestly I did not feel them. The management/owner should consider more temperature control methods during the hotter months as it was quite uncomfortable. To sum it up, I thought this experience was mostly positive and would patronize it again.

Fresh Made Guacamole

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Chavela's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

1.0 mi•Crown Heights

Came for cinco de mayo and it was a little hectic outside but the wait wasn't too long…read more They had a little margarita stand that you could order from outside and I thought that was so cool. The waiter was very nice and service was good. Good was yummy- the guacamole was very creamy. Lots of seating inside with cool decor.

Great place for brunch! I stopped in on a Sunday with friends. We didn't have reservations but they…read morewere able to seat the four of us quickly. Great food and service was also very good. We shared the guacamole with smoked trout. Delicious. My garlic shrimp with toast was perfect as was my margarita. We sat at the back area which was perfect. Air conditioning was a relief after the 90 degree temperature.

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September 7, 2024; Flautas ($15).

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January 14, 2023; Shrimp ceviche ($14).

Taqueria Milear

4.2(346 reviews)

1.4 mi•Crown Heights

Stumbled here by accident and I will say the food here is phenomenal!…read moreProbably the best Mexican food in the area. I ordered steak quesadilla with chips and guac and let me you this thing was delicious, the steak was perfectly prepared, it came with Oaxacan cheese, avocado, all kinds of fresh veggies, it was slamming! I will definitely come back here if and when I'm in the area. Definitely give them a shot if your in the area, you won't be disappointed!

Great service, food is great, drinks are great, and great atmosphere would come againread more

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August 24, 2024; Flautas ($11.50).

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August 24, 2024; Pork Mound.

Taqueria Ramirez

4.5(369 reviews)

4.0 mi•Greenpoint

Four years after my first visit and Taqueria Ramirez still lives as my go-to CDMX taco place in all…read moreof NYC. I've tried all the other hot places that have shown up in the last 5+ years to much acclaim, and none of them top the Campechano taco at Ramirez. Their Al Pastor is also great, but the Campechano is really where they shine - just the perfect mix of the savory suadero and the spicy minced longanisa sausage. Service is always super fast and super nice, shepherding a shocking amount of people through. Perfect cool vibe mixing a great CDMX taqueria and chic Greenpoint. It takes me 10-15 minutes to go here, and every time I find myself with 30 extra minutes at lunch, Taqueria Ramirez comes to mind. It's that good. If you haven't tried it yet, it's a must!

There's a reason this place is so popular - the tacos are fire!! The carne asada was my favorite…read more Loved all the toppings you could add to the tacos as well. The line was long but don't get discouraged - it moves fast

3.1 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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De Mole

4.4(351 reviews)

National taco day prompted my family and I to go out for dinner and I'm so glad I did! We got to…read moreexplore the menu of De Mole, which I didn't realize existed until now. Tuesday early evening, we were the only ones in the restaurant and honestly, that's everyone else's lost. The restaurant is fairly large and can seat a good number of ppl. We chose to sit outside since it was a nice weather day. We ordered the Al pastor HH tacos, paired with the Chicken taquitos, and lastly the Arrachera skirt steak. The taco tortilla was nice and thin. My toddler wanted more! The Chicken Taquitos was crunchy, and easy to eat. Lastly, the steak was super flavorful. I almost prefer it without the sauce. The refried beans and potatoes were a nice companion to the steak. I left satiated and definitely will come back!

$18 for two tacos. A little steep in price. They were quality though and tasty. I wish I had…read moreplanned this not so much as a stop for a little bite but as a huge restaurant stop. You could have a great meal here. The service is super nice. They brought my dog a water bowl. They made us feel very special and prioritized.

2.8 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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Spicy Margarita

Xixa

4.4(725 reviews)

•$$$

I was honestly shocked by how much I loved this place! We did the tasting menu, which was $65 per…read moreperson, and I also ordered the passion fruit cocktail. It was fab! Most of all, what I really appreciated with every bite is that I wanted more and that it was so unique compared to anything else that I had ever tried. I thought the tasting menu was a really good deal, but you should also consider booking just a la carte because everything was so solid. You can tell when the chips served alongside the guacamole are so delicious and so unique that the rest of the meal is going to be incredible. I will say that it did seem slightly understaffed. Our waiters did the best they could, but dinner took longer than expected. It was still a great experience for both those on dates and those there with friends!

4.5 stars, 5 for food and 4 for service…read more Food was delish! My favorites were the gem salad elote and the guac. We also got the crispy snapper taco and the duck to share. I loved all the sauces that they give to each table that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The drinks were very good as well. We got the deconstructed margarita and I really enjoyed it as well as the pina colada cocktail. Service was a bit on the slower side but to be fair, there weren't many people working the tables. Also one of our dishes got served to the wrong table and then never came :( definitely wanna come back to try the tuna tartare which was the dish that didn't get delivered.

0.5 mi•South Slope, Park Slope

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Casa Azul

4.3(197 reviews)

Loved this place. Cute blue decor. Amazing food they had some unreal chilaquiles and enchiladas…read more Good date spot and drinks were great, esp the pear/ cucumber/ spicy marg. Service was also great.

I had a tlayuda oaxaquena, which came with beans, cheese, and a variety of vegetables on top of a…read moretortilla. I felt like it needed a bit of salsa to brighten things up, but otherwise the flavors were nice. It was around $26 before tip, and the portion size was reasonable.

1.3 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.3(57 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

We were walking along Smith St. looking for a new dining spot when Ruta Oaxaca caught our eye. A…read morecozy little neighborhood place with tacos and margaritas - perfect! We're glad we stopped in. We caught them during Happy Hour and their $10 classic margaritas (A-Wevos on the drink menu) were absolutely delicious (and not light on the tequila! ;-) We ordered Tacos Mixtos, choosing Birria, Chicken and Shrimp. Fresh ingredients all around, great sauces on them. The shrimp popped with flavor in your mouth, the chicken was super tender and flavorful, and the beef birria was ok, a little too chewy. The Churros Rellenos were a very hot, crispy and fun way to end the meal. Our server Jim was very friendly and helpful as well. There was so much more on the menu we want to explore, so we can't wait to go back!

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.

1.2 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

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Purepecha

4.3(110 reviews)

This is a real bang for your buck place!! The food was great and the tacos were loaded! The…read moremargaritas are fantastic! Service was prompt and so kind. Ambiance was great for a laid back summer lunch ! Not crowded at all and they have a big window that opens up in the front on nice days!

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.

3.4 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Mezacalita. Tasty. Strong.

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Raspberry Margarita & Peach Margarita - Happy Hour ($9)

Santa Fe BK

4.4(172 reviews)

So glad I tried this spot! The burger was really delicious and the fries were so nice when it first…read morecame to our table. The chicken flautas was also so good in that there were different textures and it was refreshing to have so much lettuce. We had a lovely experience with the bar tender and helped us decide what we should order. Great date spot at night I must come here again for their famous breakfast burritos.

Santa Fe BK -- 4 stars…read more Walked in and immediately clocked the Zia symbol placard on the wall -- a nice touch of New Mexican context before the food even hits the table. Santa Fe BK leans into that identity, and for the most part it delivers. Drinks The non-alcoholic margarita was the standout surprise of the night -- well-balanced, properly tart, with a salted rim and lime wedge that made it feel like the real thing. If you're skipping alcohol, this isn't a consolation prize, it's a genuinely good drink. Mains The flautas were the highlight -- crisp, well-fried, and clearly cooked with care. The combo plate (tamale, a protein smothered in red sauce, refried beans, Spanish rice) was generous in portion but less distinct -- after a few bites, a pattern emerged: same base protein, same rotation of red or green sauce, repeated across dishes. Nothing was bad, but the sameness dulled the impact of what could've been a more dynamic spread. There's also a baked cheese dish -- rich, bubbling, golden on top -- that worked well as a shareable, though it leaned heavy alongside everything else. Portions & Takeaway Portions ran large enough that we left with a solid amount of food to go -- good value if you're not trying to finish everything tableside. Service Service was attentive and smooth throughout, no complaints there. Verdict A solid New Mexican spot in Brooklyn with a genuinely great NA margarita and standout flautas, slightly held back by sauce-repetition fatigue across the rest of the menu. Worth a visit, especially if you come hungry and don't mind leftovers.

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Compact menu but definitely enough choices.

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Lenore A.

9 years ago

I have brought my friends to this restaurant many times and they all agree that this is fine place to eat at. There is a Chipotle very close by, but in my most honest opinion this restaurant has way better food than them. The pricing of the food is cheap and the food is amazing, I personally love trying a different food every time I go and have never been disappointed. The milanesa de pollo cemita, carne asada platter, and steak burrito are my favorite, and the portions are very fair for the price that they charge maybe even better. The food is ready very quickly and the customer service is great, they are polite and friendly which makes the establishment have a welcoming feeling. I would 100% come back! read more

Marcus D.

9 years ago

I remembered when this restaurant first opened. It's a great spot to get tacos here in Parkslope, Brooklyn. The food is always fresh, and the service is A-1. They have many varieties, and it's reasonably priced compared to some of the other restaurants in the area. Their verde sauce is good, but the hot sauce is what need to be bottled and sold. The steak taco is my go-to. I've just tried their nachos, and as expected it's on par with everything else. . If you're vegan, they have a great selection as well. One last thing, just get three tacos, I always get one and end up buying 2 more. lol it's good stuff. read more

Angela X.

10 years ago

Found a gem food place on my way to school today. Never had authentic Mexican sandwich before, so decided to try something new. OMG the chicken cemita is speechless delicious, literally the best I've had in life. Never noticed "Papi's Grill" on 7th Ave before, so I asked and found out the they've opened for around one and half years. Really wish all my best, hope they keep up with the good food and great service. We need place like this in park slope. I will definitely tell all of my friends and come back for more. Love delicious food, life is so wonderful !! read more

Kelsey G.

10 years ago

Probably the best Mexican spot in park slope. Very casual and service is fantastic!!Would never get tired of coming here once In a while. Great atmosphere and the food is absolutely amazing Favorite thing on the menu is the mushroom burrito, Watch out for this one burrito lovers! The tostadas are awesome too! Reminds me of my moms tostadas Never too soggy (soggy tostadas are no good,gross) and very authentic indeed read more

Guvanch A.

187

10 years ago

I really like this place! It's very nice and the food is just fantastic! If you pass near by, make sure you try smth what you like. All the staff is very welcoming and will meet and serve you with a smile on the face! According to other places, prices here are not high so anybody can afford! I live in Manhattan, most of the time the only reason I go to Brooklyn is this awesome place with really good food! read more

Alberto C.

11 years ago

I pass by here yesterday, and I step in want to try their barbacoa taco and fish taco ,they use the beef for barbacoa not the lamb,and they put very little meat and fish taco also little fish they only full up the salads, and I order the carnita torta , the carnita is ok the bread no good , they don't put cheese on my torta , I don't happy with my food . read more

Will G.

165

5 years ago

I have to admit, Papi's Grill was definitely impressive. Location for this place is ideal. The menu is really fantastic, many fantastic choices, I had to go with Huevos Rancheros Breakfast, and it was excellent. Service was awesome and everyone working here was very nice and generous. I am already planning to go back to Papi's Grill. read more

Molly L.

11 years ago

Solid basic Mexican food. Really love the vegetarian tostadas, the spicy pork tacos, and the tamales. They make their own sauces, and the red is mouth-on-fire spicy but delicious! And love that it's not a chain. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Yitong X.

11 years ago

Serve breakfast all day!! Fresh bread every morning for sandwiches and tortas! My favorite food are "steak cheese sandwich", "chopped steak bowl", "carnita & steak tacos", the rice is delicious, please try them if u like carnita and steak! read more

Adam L.

10 years ago

Best carne asada bowl ever!!! Perfectly seasoned steak I'm so happy I stump,in upon this location. Noticed they serve breakfast tacos and burritos but until 2pm. Wish I would of taken a pic. read more

Ever G.

10 years ago

Could not find Chicken in my Chicken Burrito. Lol. All rice and beans. There is nothing else to add, I am not coming back.

Crystal P.

10 years ago

Love the mongo salad, goes great with my fish taco and shrimp taco. Very fresh and delicious! Great price as well!!

Rachel R.

8 years ago

One of my favorite places to go to in this area! I would definitely recommend the quesadillas

Taryn N.

154

9 years ago

Could live off their tostadas! $3.50 each!

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