Pinche Taqueria

REVIEW

March 30, 2009


CUISINE: Mexican
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Soho

333 Lafayette St at Bleeker

(p) 212-343-9977

 

227 Mott Between Prince and Spring

(p) 212-625-0090

 

For months I've heard about this spot from friends, teachers, strangers, and other people I look up to.  I figured the tacos must be nearly amazing since Pinche is located a mere two blocks from reigning taco vendor, La Esquina.  I went last week with Madeline and Seth on a beautiful, sunny day when  I was feeling happy and excited to sample the heavily gossiped about tacos.  We sat inside where the vibe is fun, if a bit kitche, (there were Pinche Taqueria t-shirts hanging on the walls), and the music was occasionally ear deafening.  Between the three of us we tried the taco salad with steak, in addition to the chicken, pork, and steak tacos, plus rice and beans...

 


» MORE


Posted in FOOD on March 30, 2009 11:42am by Jena Steinbach | 20 comments





CAFE HABANA

REVIEW

February 11, 2009


CUISINE: Cuban, Latin American, Mexican
NEIGHBORHOOD: Nolita, Soho

 

 

17 Prince Street at Elizabeth

(p) 212-625-2002

 

It can take forever to get a table here, but the food and prices are a nice reward.  The grilled corn “Mexican style” with chili powder, lime, and cotija cheese is a tasty mess.  Make sure to floss afterwards.  Portions are filling and huge; splitting is a good alternative. Though the enchiladas and Sincronizada are worth the calories, a healthier option that doesn’t skimp on the flavor is the steak salad.  Of course, meat dishes with beans and rice are what café Habana is all about.

 


Posted in FOOD on February 11, 2009 9:31pm by Jena Steinbach | 11 comments