New York City Restaurants

  1. La Esquina

    If you glimpse this place out of the corner of your eye as your cab speeds by, it looks like a frat-boy's late-night drunken diner. It is, in the wee hours, but it serves great Mexican fare, perfect for settling the stomach. Make a reservation and you can get into the inner sanctum; a cool sit-down lounge and eatery in La Esquina's lower level.

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  2. Maya Mexican

    Newly renovated Maya's now looks something akin to an 18th-century Mexican hacienda, and the decor perfectly complements the powerful, mole-infused dishes. Chef Richard Sandoval's menu has, among other things, corn masa with oaxaca cheese and chile poblano rajas , seviche halibut, marinated filet mignon, and chunky, rich guacamole as a side.

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  3. mi cocina

    Delicious veggie enchiladas are stuffed with Swiss chard and roasted tomato-chipotle sauce, while a roasted zucchini-corn casserole is flavored with roasted tomatoes, cheese and cilantro. Usuals like grilled chicken and roasted shrimp get jazzed up with Mexican oregano, white wine and artistic dabs of guacamole and sour cream. Top-shelf tequilas make for amazing cocktails, and sinful desserts make for dreamy endings.

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  4. Native French

    Native prefers grilling to deep-frying, so dishes like cumin-flecked fried chicken, plantain fritters, red curry coconut shrimp and pan-seared catfish are served flaky and light. Its outside tables are nice, but the candle-lit interior is much more romantic.

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