phenomenal coffee (dirty horchata is a new one they have), best burritos in the country, great used book store, one of the best parks, and that’s all in an afternoon, a short list of my faves
I’m in NYC for the summer after many years away, and it’s been disorienting to realize how many of my favorite spots are gone (vote democratic socialist to repair our fraying social fabric, plz!) But living in this city is all about finding reliable comforts amidst the mayhem, and for me that is vegan Mexican food. I’ve missed Mexican food so much, because it’s not really a London genre like it is here- I’ve had more than one UK burrito that tastes like weed. And as I mentioned I’m also a pig mother, so I’m not gonna be chomping down on a pork belly birria taco platter with my homies. Jajaja meets all my needs, has several locations and is fun to say.
They all have a vastly different vibe I couldn’t pick just one. None of these are my pictures I sourced from Google Maps… there is ‘better‘ Mexican food in my hometown but these are some of my most beloved dive-y spots * Lucy’s Coffee Shop — family-owned Mexican diner started in 1972. Their breakfast is their best… I want machaca now 😭
* Chico’s Tacos — ICONIC CULTURAL INSTITUTION. Disgusting greasy fried rolled tacos served in a watery tomatoey salsa bath with neon yellow plastic grated cheese on top
* Kiki’s Mexican Restaurant — wood-paneled hole-in-the-wall established 1976, housed in an old adobe building nestled up against the mountain. Their chips and salsa and their gorditas are so good I’m feeling ravenous now 💔
