Deli El Chapincito

4.2 (95)restaurant

168 Lexington Avenue

Behind its modest storefront, this Manhattan spot serves comforting Guatemalan classics and fresh sweet bread.

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Description

While the front of the shop functions as a tidy grocery stocked with Central and South American imports, the counter-serve spot features a seating area in the back for dining in. The kitchen prepares homestyle plates, featuring dishes like pepian, tomato-braised short ribs with black beans and rice, and chicken tamales. The layout splits the experience: walk in for quick-bite baked items and snacks, or head past the shelves to sit down with a hot meal.


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