Restaurant, Restaurants, New York, Manhattan, Noho, Soho, Mexican, Margarita, Taco, Mama, Grandma, Shucked Corn, Cucumber Water.
Restaurant, Restaurants, New York, Manhattan, Noho, Soho, Mexican, Margarita, Taco, Mama, Grandma, Shucked Corn, Cucumber Water.
NOlita - New York, NY
Cafe El Portal | New York City
February 11, 2010
Truly authentic mexican cuisine.
This is so far from Tex-Mex cuisine - and that’s a good thing.
Old photos adorn the walls, some of which are young pictures of grandma.
Grandma is still around - we were seated at a table next to her while she shucked corn.
Tacos are a must, as are the cucumber water and the Tres Leches Cake.
One of the best margaritas in the area.
By TROY HOUSE
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Photo courtesy of Cafe El Portal
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