www.losfeliznyc.com
109 Ludlow St. (between Rivington and Delancey Sts.)
212-228-8383
Mexican. If I ran the city, my first proclamation would be to reclassify the taco as a delicacy. Why? Because that’s exactly the reverence it gets at Los Feliz.
Held in the highest of esteem, an entire section of the menu is dedicated to it. While each creation spoke to me, I was ultimately swayed by the specials. Both the grilled calamari and filet mignon exceeded any possible expectation, the steak so off-the-charts enticing, I ordered seconds. I also asked the server if I could move in, which seemed like a perfectly rational request in light of the circumstances.
But I digress. As you might have guessed, this isn’t the only dish in which they’re fluent. The chicken quesadilla (pulled chicken breast, red and green salsa, corn, roasted onions, Chihuahua cheese, crema) is incontestably delicious.
And the ensalada (baby arugula, frizzled tortillas, avocado, pomegranates, crispy panela cheese, sesame seeds, croutons) so fresh, flavorful and wonderfully crunchy, it could make a believer out of anyone.
If you don’t live in the area, redistrict yourself to Los Feliz. And find out what mad respect for Mexican tastes like.
109 Ludlow St. (between Delancey and East Houston Sts.) 212-228-8383 www.losfeliznyc.com
Mexican. If I were the next President, my first executive action would be to reclassify the taco as a delicacy. Why? Because I just indulged in two such creations at Los Feliz. As I quickly learned, an entire section of the menu is dedicated to the taco. While each one spoke to me, I was ultimately swayed by the specials. Both the grilled calamari and filet mignon exceeded any possible expectation, the steak so off-the-charts enticing, I ordered seconds. I also asked the server if I could move in, which seemed like a perfectly reasonable request in light of the experience. But I digress. Suffice it to say, this is not the only dish in which they are fluent. Their chicken quesadilla (pulled chicken breast, red and green salsa, corn, roasted onions, Chihuahua cheese, crema) was incontestably delicious, and the ensalada with baby arugula, frizzled tortillas, avocado, pomegranates, crispy panela cheese, sesame seeds and croutons so fresh, flavorful and wonderfully crunchy, it could make a believer out of anyone. As will their brownie de chocolate (Mexican chocolate, cajeta, pecans, vanilla ice cream). If you don’t live in the area, redistrict yourself to Los Feliz. One bite, and this policy will finally make sense.