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13 First Ave.,
New York, NY 10003
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Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri, 5pm-midnight; Sat, noon-midnight; Sun, noon-11pm
F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.
$9-$17.50
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Accepted/Not Necessary
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.
BrunchSat.—Sun., noon—4 p.m.
Note
Reservations are not accepted on Fridays and Saturdays.
Croquetas, $6; arroz con pollo, $12.50; coco shrimp, $15
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