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Boca Chica

13 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
at 1st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-473-0108 Send to Phone

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Latin American, South American
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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, noon-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$9-$17.50

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Festive, delicious, and easy on the wallet, Boca Chica is a natural for birthday celebrations. It’s also a shrimp-lover's dream, with various crustacean-centric dishes incorporating coconut, chiles, or garlic. Latin staples such as yuca and plantain feature prominently; the green plantain balls with onion vinaigrette may sound sketchy, but they're a menu highlight. Tropical cocktails like passion coladas and potent margaritas quench the spices. Be warned, however: Reservations are not accepted on weekends, so you’re likely to face a wait. — Christina Nunez

Brunch

Sun., noon—4 p.m.

Note
Reservations are not accepted on Fridays and Saturdays.

Recommended Dishes

Croquetas, $6; arroz con pollo, $12.50; coco shrimp, $15

9.0 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
33% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.3
Décor: 6.0
Value: 9.0

Cachaca Leblon at Boca Chica

lacam from 11217 | Posted on 11/6/06

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 8

- A great cachaca would be a plus for the drinks - such as Caipirinha. Leblon cachaca: www.liveloveleblon - (live) Music could be a great addition if space is made available. - Good food (i.e. plantains) Lacam

Fab food & margaritas

willtown from | Posted on 3/15/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 6
Value: 10

Great value - and only a five min. wait on a Friday night!

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