Cabrito

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50 Carmine St (at nr. Bedford St.)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 929-5050
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I've been to Cabrito many times and have always loved it, but tonight was really amazing. I ordered everything off the daily specials menu- fresh from the farmers market. I st...

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If you're not interested in being wow-ed this is an ok place to grab a quick bite... definitely not overly appealing--- for one, the tables are covered in clear plastic, which is ...

Pleasantly surprised! 9/30/2008

I've been searching for YEARS for some good "authentic" Mexican food in the city and alas...my search is over! The food is off the hook, my favorite was the Quelites Con Frijoles...gotta try the guac and chips (chips are homemade!) and the Carnitas...freakin' delicious. The music rocks, the staff is pretty attentive, not to mention easy on the eyes and the margaritas have a subtle kick that creeps up on you. A VERY pleasant surprise, would definitely go back. Pros: music & staff Cons: no reservations more

I LOVE this place. 9/29/2008

I LOVE this place. This is such a great break from the ordinary upset of "mexican" food you find anywhere else in the city. The food is so fresh and flavorful, seasoned so perfectly and cooked so well, if I lived on Carmine I would be there every night. The goat is the signature which I have had 2x and it was amazing each time. The fish tacos are great and the tortillas are made fresh (I asked the waiter). I have been to Mexico quite a bit in my time and the flavors here are the real deal. Try the inventive drinks too, the Dark and Stormy is simply perfect and the Sandia is so refreshing and great. I could go on about this place. The staff is very friendly and informative. It has been great for me with a date and also with a few of my girlfriends. more

Best Authentic Mexican in Manhattan!!!! 9/7/2008

This place is one of the best mexican restaurants/bars in Manhattan. First off, I love Carmine st and that whole area where it meets bedford. There are a lot of great places to eat and Cabrito is a great additon to the neighborhood! The cocktails where amazing (try the bees Knees) and the bartender reccomended an amazing sipping tequila which we chased with home made sangrita. The food was great...the Carnitas are a must have!! They were so juicy and full of flavor. The ceviches where both amazing and the tacos where fairly well sized and full of flavor. I have been there 4 times since they opened and have never been disappointed... Pros: Amazing food, refreshing cocktails, fun music, down to earth staff!! Cons: Can get a bit noisy in there on the weekends... more

Take it or leave it 8/21/2008

If you're not interested in being wow-ed this is an ok place to grab a quick bite... definitely not overly appealing--- for one, the tables are covered in clear plastic, which is personally not my taste. The guacamole was ok but VERY spicy--- more so than I would say guacamole should be.... the tacos were mediocere and trying to be a bit too fancy for a whole-in-the-wall kind of place. more

by fare the best mexican food in the city! 6/30/2008

i love this place! I really could eat there everyday! i have never eaten at a mexican restaurant that uses such quality product you really can tell. i think they even make their own tortillas they are amazing. margaritas made fresh squeezed lime juice really what else could you want. just really blown away i could bath in the carnitas. i live a round the corner and will be renewing my lease based solely on Cabrito. Ok so i love mexican food and Cabrito has the best. thanks for opening guys look forward to my next vistit Pros: I haven't had a bad thing on the menu and i have had them all Cons: some times you have to wait for a table more

Good Food Good Fun 6/27/2008

I walked in the place and immediately liked it - good laid-back vibe. 1 fish taco, some carnitas and an ice cold can of Tecate (lime juice drizzled on top) later I was plotting my next meal there. Granted, my standards are Mexican are low in NYC, but I've eaten here twice and left very content both times. Service was great and the food was simple and tasty. My only wish is that every dish had a couple less dashes of salt and a couple less dollars in price. Despite that, I'm a big fan. Highly Recommended. more

Overpromised and underdelivered 6/6/2008

I was very excited when I heard this place was opening and even more excited when I read about the chef. I consider myself a lover of Mexican food and have eaten it all over the country and more importantly in Mexico. Generally I am suspicious of any Mexican place that falls on the higher end, but the way Cabrito was positioned pre-open it seemed like authenticity was primary. Authentic or not the food was simply boring and incomplete. The guac and chips were a weak attempt. The guac was over blended and had already begun to oxidize so it must have been made much earlier in the night. The chips it was served with were particularly disappointing as they were almost all crushed. For my entree I had the cabrito. I am a fan of goat and given the fact that it is not that common, I jumped at the opportunity to try Cabrito's effort. It was served to me as "The House Cabrito". The piece of goat I was served was flavorless, greasy and covered with chunks of fat. The only redeeming part of the meat was that while it was not butchered properly it was cooked very well and had a nice slow cooked consistency. The so called "House Cabrito" was served with 3 tortillas, salsa boracha and sour cream. The tortillas seemed more like the kind you would buy in the grocery store even though they are claimed as "House Made". The salsa boracha was too sweet and didn't really add much. A total disappointment that was made worse by the fact that it is supposed to be their specialty. They have El Yucateco hot sauce so that is a plus. The service was mediocre. While our waiter was friendly, we were poorly attended. This could be due to the poor and inconvenient layout of the tables. Finally, it was overpriced. For $23 the "House Cabrito" should have not only been tremendous but high quality-something special. I would like to retry this place a few months from now because I would really like it to be good. Overall, it seems that Cabrito's effort is incomplete and needs some development. Pros: a hostess that wanted to accomodate Cons: the bar is not conducive to a casual drink, excessively loud music, weak food more

dissapointing 6/5/2008

I was really looking forward to our dinner here and I am sad to say I was totally disappointed. It was pricey and not very good. My guac was bland and it went down hill from there. To top it off the staff was inattentive and left me feeling like an unwanted house guest. With so many great restaurants around don't waste your time or money on this one. Pros: good location Cons: loud, bad service more

Tasty but is it worth the heart attack? Had... 10/22/2007

PattyK Provided by Partner
Tasty but is it worth the heart attack? Had dinner at BarFry and sampled the fried goodness in all of its glory. Certain items were absolutel... more
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"Favorite Inexpensive Restaurant" by Frank Bruni of the New York Times

Editorial
  • In Short
    The pink goat piñata suspended from the entrance perfectly represents the vibe inside this cantina: colorful, loud and fun. The menu reflects the same personality, with chef David Schuttenberg (Fatty Crab) promoting lively south-of-the-border street food. The menu features tacos, of course, featuring braised beef tongue and beer-battered fried fish, and huaraches, thick masa "sandals" with toppings like huitlacoche. But most people come here to get their goat--that's the spot's slow-roasted specialty, seasoned with sour orange, garlic and chili.

  • 6/10/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Wed 12pm-12am Thu-Sat 12pm-2am
  • Payments: Cash, Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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