Mexican Wrestling and Tacos

Mr. Broad saw this written up on one of his go-to websites and well, off we went ... Cause every now and then you find an unassuming small restaurant in NYC that totally shocks you and makes you want to come back. But really, tacos for lunch... this isn't such a stretch.

La Lucha

147 Avenue A

It's a taqueria (or a taco place) that does NOT serve burritos as the menu lets you know loud and clear. But who needs burritos when you have tacos like these.

But up first-- the sweet bread they give you to start. It was a bit dry but I'm a sucker for the "extras" that restaurants give you when you don't expect it.

Aah corn on a stick. This is huge "street meat" amongst the Mexican community. Tossed with chipotle mayo (or something like that), cheese and lots of other goodness it's hard to put this one down. Except to wipe your face.

I'm totally going to butcher what we ate but let's just admire the pictures. And if you want to try to figure it out for me, check out the menu.

PS- You can order without the onions if you want...

More of some tacos.

Review: La Lucha-- a small restaurant with character. There's a movie playing on the wall that shows Mexican wrestling. What more can you want? Oh and good, quality food. Cause everyone now and then Mr. Broad needs a break from the Asian food. And burgers. But that's tomorrow's write up...

Rating: 8

And I had to take a picture of how the bill is presented. Just cool right?? See that wrestling theme?

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It's Not What You Think.

Pork is all the rage in New York. I don't think it ever really went out of style personally, but with new preparations items like the belly to the ribs are all over the menus. And not just on the entree list...

Bring on the desserts.

Mr. Broad was running some errands on a random Saturday and came back with a surprise for us to try.

Roni's Sue's Chocolates

PIG CANDY! or chocolate covered bacon

It's rich, crispy, and has the sweet/salty taste to it. Just all around pretty awesome. I think when the Old Testament was written and the part about pigs being unclean and declared unkosher... well I think they would have changed their minds if they knew the possibilities of what you could do with the little oinker. I'm just saying.

Anyway. The picture isn't the prettiest but if you check out the gallery on her website there are plenty of other drool worthy chocolates. Including Bacon Buttercrunch??

I'm telling you, Moses just couldn't see this coming. Sorry Dad :)

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Don't Call it a Comeback

Yaaaaawn.

I'm awake. I'm here. Just been busy, lazy and well, uninspired. Okay, just lazy. But clearly there are three meals in a day so I've been eating and taking pictures. Just not all good ones but I'm here. So I'm going to knock out some posts. Because even if it wasn't a good meal, I guess you should know where NOT to go. Right??

You're welcome.

Spitzer's

101 Rivington Street

Oh trendy cool Lower East Side. Mr. Broad and I wanted to try this at one point so we went in for a late dinner with my brother and Dr. K.

Correction. It was NOT supposed to be a late dinner when we went but due to their lack of reservations.... !@#$%. Grrrrr.

But slightly overcrowded bar with lots of beer choices, okay we can wait. And then our 15 more minutes turned into 30 and then 45. And well, we were too committed to getting a table to throw in the towel.

Oh it was on.

You know how service and frustration can already impact a possibly good meal. That's where we are. We were hungry and not in a good mood.

Hand cut french fries

These were demolished before we could taste if they were good or not.

Calamari Fritters

I think they were good? Oh who can remember. Just look at the picture.

Asparagus Spears- Sesame-panko crusted asparagus spears with citrus soy dipping sauce.

Eh. Sounds better than it was.

Kinda bland.

Gus's Famous Pickles.

Let it be known that I don't like pickles. It's the vinegar thing and I'm not really a vinegar person. Same goes for olives. Or Salt and Vinegar chips (Eww). But check this out. There are ALL different kinds of pickles out there! Who knew?! Okay. Mr. Broad had a smug I told you so smile at my excitement and newfound acceptance of pickles.

Hickory Short Rib burger

Was good but kinda tasted like umm a regular burger.

Kobe beef burger with blue cheese

Brother and Mr. Broad got this one. Only a picture of one of them because Mr. Broad sent his back because it was cold. So that gives you an idea on this one...

Dr. K. got the Pork Chop. No, I mean the Chicken. Oh wait the Skate. Yes, the skate. She tried on the others but they were out of ALL of them.

Skate fish- with some broth and vegetables. And some clams I think.

I'm pretty sure Dr. K had already given up on the meal at this point.

Review:

I've heard it's good by others but I think I'll sit this one out. This place broke Brother's cardinal rule. A burger that you have to order the fries separately?! ... Blasphemy. Maybe I'd go back for the bar and some drinks... or maybe just the pickles. Eh, I'll probably pass regardless.

Rating: 4.5. Mr. Broad said 2 and I'm pretty sure Dr. K would give it in the negative numbers.

PS- This has nothing to do with Eliot Spitzer, but due to our experience it gets the obvious nickname.

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