Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina in NYC, NY
I passed in front of Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina few times in the morning and was not sure what to expect from it and thought that going on a Friday before a major Holiday would be a good idea, expecting less people and so, less noise. I was wrong: as we entered the restaurant to inquire for a table, we ended up in a dark setting with a noise level that was definitely not for me…Fortunately, they had tables outside and the weather was still adequate for an outdoor dinner.
We started off our meal with guacamole and chips, that I accompanied with their classic margarita. This was a good start: the margarita was good, well balanced. The guac was nicely made: mild, as ordered, it had nice chunks of avocado and was well seasoned.
Margarita at Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina in NYC, NY
Margarita at Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina in NYC, NY
Guacamole and chips at Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina in NYC, NY
Guacamole at Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina in NYC, NY
For her main, Jodi got the quesadilla de Hongo (mushrooms) that was good, with lots of cheese, the tortilla being slightly crispy, while I got the chicken chimichanga, a deep fried tortilla filled with grilled chicken and cheese, topped with crema fresca (sour cream), guacamole and pico de gallo over a red sauce (not spicy). When it came, I thought it was small, but it was quite filling. Tasty, the tortilla was golden and delightfully crispy. I definitely recommend it.
Quesadilla de hongo at 5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Chicken chimichanga at 5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
For dessert, we could not not try their churros that were well made, crispy on the outside a slightly doughy inside. The only negative was the chocolate on top: I have never been a big fan of chocolate with churros, preferring dulce de leche or condensed milk, and sometimes, I enjoy just a plain churro.
Churros at 5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Churros at 5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
Overall, we had a good time and food at Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina. I would go back but maybe lunch would be a better time for us because of the noise level…
Enjoy (I did)!
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Mad Dog and Beans Mexican Cantina - 5 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016
