
El Mexicano Restaurante & Cafe Bar
4.9 (77)restaurant
This family-run Brooklyn spot serves traditional Mexican staples, from hearty pozole to birria tacos and fresh juices.
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The kitchen turns out classics like crunchy tostadas, chilaquiles, and a spicy beef soup that rivals home cooking. The draw here is straightforward, traditional food served in notably generous portions—the burrito bowls are easily large enough to share—at a fraction of the usual cost. If the menu is unfamiliar, the welcoming staff is happy to explain the dishes.
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