Itzocan

Guacamole is one of my favorite things in the world, which lends me to today's entry!

Featured Restaurant: Itzocan
Rating: ♔

This tiny hole-in-the-wall, tucked away in the East Village (only a few steps away from its new popular vegetarian neighbor, Dirt Candy), serves up authentic Mexican dishes ranging from quesadillas with flor de calabaza (pumpkin flower) to traditional mole and spiced mole chocolate cake.

Service was a bit spotty, as we waited over half an hour past our reservation, but the guacamole scored big points.The texture, both creamy and chunky, offered a great consistency that blended perfectly with the freshly toasted tortilla chips. We shared two additional appetizers, the Queso Fundido, a creamy fondue with brie and sausage, and the Sweet Corn Huitlacoche Mushroom Souffle Cake with Truffle Oil, similar to a mousse-like consistency. The entrees were less fabulous, but the pitcher of sangria ($35) was big enough for a table of six. To top it all of, we ordered the mole chocolate cake, which had a hint of Mexican chocolate but not overpowered by the aroma.

Though pricier than expected for a Mexican hole-in-the-wall, I'd recommend Itzocan for a casual, cozy dinner for two to catch up with some tasty Mexican specialties and refreshing sangria.

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
- James Beard (1903-1985)

Itzocan
438 E. 9th St. (near Ave. A)
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-5856