Deli El Chapincito

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

  • Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:30
  • $
  • 168 Lexington Avenue
  • 4.2 (95 reviews)
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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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