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Boca Chica

13 First Ave., New York, NY 10003 40.723319 -73.98846
at 1st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-473-0108 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: Latin American, South American
  • Price Range: $$

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Hours

Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri, 5pm-midnight; Sat, noon-midnight; 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

Delivery

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

Sat.—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

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