Chinantla — Restaurant in New York

There are certain times in life when you experience food that throws you into some memory, a feeling you had in the past . This Milanesa de Pollo Torta sent me back to my trip in Oaxaca in December 2019. I felt so many feelings in each bite I took. This is by far the best torta I had in nyc. The bread was warm and fluffy and soft and slightly toasted but what made it divine is the side of red salsa (I bought a box of it on my way out) it has this beautiful Smokey flavors . Each bite gives you this earthy flavour of fire - and threw me back to when I was travelling In the sierra norte mountains in Oaxaca hopping between villages on mountain tops that used only fire with no electricity. The green salsa is also amazing - refreshing and light , after 3-4 bites of the red one you should get a refreshment with the green one. The chicken was fried to perfection, the veggies were fresh, the cheese, the beans - Everything about this torta was divine . I’ve been eating in this spot for over 12 years and always got the burrito (which is amazing too) and this was my first time getting the torta

This is by far on my top 5 Mexican spots in nyc and I urge...

I found this place on Google maps just searching for a quick bite to eat on our way to prospect park. It looked like a bodega when you walked in, but the restaurant is actually in the back.

We were seated and given menus right away by a waitress, even though the restaurant was buzzing with movement because of the bustle of the lunch rush.

The waitress was patient as I practiced my Spanish while ordering. We got the carne asada sopes (which I'd never had before), tacos (3 for about $10) and a cheeseburger with fries. 3 bottles of cokes washed it all down. They served beers, jarritos and horchata too though.

Everything was delicious! Even/especially the fries. Our food took a while to come out, but again the lunchtime rush was in full effect when we walked in the door.

Zero complaints with this spot, even the salsa...

This grocery store with its eatery / tavern serving 'mas sabor' Mexican fare and cold cervezas to a well stocked contemporary Latin jukebox in the rear has understandably popular appeal to a diverse local, Mexican and Latin community. A local authentic gem within a predominant orthodox hasidic neighborhood, the great local feel vibe and experience can get upstaged by the understaffed service on popular evenings that all tables are taken, the takeout calls are nonstop, and the grocery store becomes unmanned. Their 'sopa de pollo' is pure comfort on some chilly evening, and the reach in cold display upfront has all you will ever need in an emergency to put together a fresh mean quick salsa, pico de gallo...