New York

701 W 135th St, btw 12th Ave and Broadway; Morningside Heights; 212.491.8300

This "Mexican bistro" features a semi-circle bar surrounding a glowing blue tequila tower, plus a bi-level dining space with views into the open kitchen. "Mexican bistro" fare includes homemade soft tacos, overstuffed quesadillas (braised short ribs & pickled jalapenos, sauteed shrimp & chipotle peppers, etc), Veracruz-style red snapper, and Yucatan-style oxtail stew, all conceived by chef/author/TV personality Alex Garcia, who clearly tested all of his plumpifying recipes on Andy.

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