Bar Verde
Mexican · East Village · $$
4.5(769)
Mexican · East Village, New York, NY · $$
Located on a lively East Village corner, Rosie’s serves up chef Marc Meyer’s thoughtful approach to the bold, complex flavors of a country he has extensively explored and long admired. He prepares bright, straightforward dishes using traditional techniques, including grinding fresh masa and cooking on a comal.
“Delightful Mexican restaurant, very homey and welcoming vibe from the staff interactions to the decor/overall feel of the place. Large space so suitable for all group sizes. No wait even on a Saturday during brunch. Tasty dishes, highly recommend. We opted not to get drinks but everything we saw coming out looks good.. all the more reason to return during a happy hour!”
“Went here on a cold Saturday night after seeing Pozole Verde on the menu which is very difficult to find in NYC. Had reservations so was seated very quickly despite it being quite busy. We had a round of cocktails which were all very tasty and ordered a few items to share and each got our own individual green pozoles. The Pozole Verde was good but thought there was a bit too much star anise flavoring and not enough cilantro and jalapeño/serrano peppers (I was hoping for a bit of a spicy kick). The tlayuda was the other highlight which people descrive as a Mexican pizza where a tortilla is the dough. Overall, really enjoyed the meal here and would definitely come back to try other menu items.”
“My friend and I loved it here. The food and the drinks were great, also not too expensive. Miguel, our waiter, was so kind and helpful. I had a taco al pastor and a small soup, called "pozole verde". Perfect for this cold, rainy winter day! I had a delicious classic margarita too. My friend had a quesadilla de calabaza which she said was delicious, and a glass of red wine. This is real Mexican food, just not as highly spiced, says Miguel. Mexican food like I have never eaten in a "Mexican" restaurant. This place is definitely worth coming too.”
“Nice place for dinner! Guac was very fresh and so were the chips and salsa. We also enjoyed the fried corn esquites and the Al pastor tacos. The salsa could have been spicier and the portions of rice and beans could have been bigger considering the prices. I know it’s Manhattan, but the prices are still a bit high for what you get. Service was lovely and overall things were tasty, but it’s not as affordable as it could be. Still might be back just for the fresh tortillas, which were impressive.”
“This place is always packed on Friday and Saturday evenings. We tried a several dishes here: guac and chips, quesadillas, taquitos, enchiladas, gelato, and churros. Pretty disappointed at the flavor of the dishes. The only good ones were the quesadillas and the churros. However, the margs here were delicious. The coco loco (coconut and banana) was a great balance of sweetness and bite. Go to this restaurant for the drinks, not the food.”
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