Chinelos 2 — Restaurant in New York

How was the ordering experience? This experience is one of the parts of New York that I absolutely love. I called ahead to order a burrito for pickup. No problems. When I arrived, whoever took my order must have stepped out because nobody there had more than a VERY basic understanding of English. I know un poco Spanish, but not a whole lot, so we had a back and forth, trying to communicate which order was mine, how I planned on paying for it, and if I wanted sauces. It was a tiny little step out of my comfort zone that makes travel so appealing, but I just had to go north a few dozen blocks! Also note – the restaurant is divided in half between the restaurant and the bodega. Go pay at the bodega side before you pick up your burrito.

How delicious was the food? So good! I might even say my second favorite in the city (beating out the Jalapeño food cart that I don’t think is around anymore, sadly, but still not topping Tulcingo Del Valle in Hell’s Kitchen)

Did it fill me up for $5 or less? Oh yeah. It was a giant chorizo burrito and the final cost was $4 – no tax! I couldn’t be more excited about this find.

Conclusion: Pick up one of these burritos. They are delicious and getting them is an experience. Make sure you figure out a way to communicate that you want the...

I tried Chinelos II, a Mexican restaurant right downstairs for me, and opted for takeout. I’ve had a Quesadilla last night to try them out and it was so satisfying that I had to go back tonight. I had the “Pollo Burrito” (chicken burrito) and the “Campechano Chimichanga” with steak and Mexican sausage. Oh boy! Let me tell you, the chimichanga was out of this world! Packed with flavor, it was a mouthwatering, savory delight. I want to have another one right away! So good! The chicken burrito had a more delicate taste and the rice and cheese filling made it so creamy and easy to eat! Both dishes were outstanding and equally delicious. The usual customers are Mexicans, which is a good sign of authenticity and the service is nice and friendly. Everything they offer is super convenient (you won’t find another Mexican restaurant with these prices!) and you can also stop by to have a beer or two and chat with your friends in very informal ambiance. The prices there don’t correspond to the ones you find on their website though, apart from that it’s one of the best Mexican spot in town! I’ll definitely be coming back because this place serves truly authentic Mexican cuisine...

We found this place on our way walking to the 1 train to 145th Street. We smelled tacos from outside and we all of a suddenly craved tacos so we gave it a try. We ordered their Chicken Taco, Mexican Sausage Taco, and Cactus Taco. This was our first time seeing Cactus Taco on a menu so we wanted to try it out. We didn't know what kind of Cactus it was because we know there are various different kinds of cactus but it was a nice option for a veggie taco. It had a slightly sour or acidic flavor, similar to green beans or okra. It was tasty overall. Our favorite was the Mexican Sausage Taco, it's always been our favorite and go-to taco. The Chorizo taco was savory and spicy, You never could go wrong with ordering a Chorizo taco. The Chicken Taco has a mild and savory flavor that was also juicy. Overall, what a great restaurant to come across when you are in the...