Bushwick Dinners From Mexican Classics to Sourdough Pizza and Mezze

4.6 (655)

Mon – Fri, 14:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

887 Hart St

Amaranto is a relaxed, family-run restaurant on Hart Street that serves creative takes on Mexican classics alongside fresh cocktails.

4.8 (563)

Mon – Tue, Thu – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Wed, 13:00 – 22:00

140 Stanhope Street

Plaza Ortega is a colorful Stanhope Street spot whose owners treat guests like family. Birria, a shrimp and fish Taco Trio, enchiladas suizas and a shareable molcajete lead the menu, with wine-based margaritas. Pozole and menudo arrive on weekends, and paletas are ready to go.

4.6 (880)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00

346 Himrod St

Ops on Himrod Street bakes light, crisp Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas in a wood-fired oven. The Pops pie with guanciale and onions, white pizzas and a gem lettuce salad with burnt olive pair with a biodynamic wine list of hard-to-find bottles.

4.5 (755)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

247 Starr Street

Queen is a quirky Starr Street spot where meals often open with complimentary hummus and pita. Falafel, lentil soup, shakshuka and a Brooklyn brunch sandwich follow, with a hibiscus lemon honey drink. It takes no reservations and suits groups of six or fewer.