Itzocan Cafe

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438 E. 9th St., New York, NY 10009 40.727791 -73.984017
nr. Ave. A See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: American Traditional, French, Latin American, Mexican
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Official Website

itzocanrestaurant.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-midnight; Sat-Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; L at First Ave.

Prices

$11-$18

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Brunch - Weekend
Delivery
Lunch
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

Houston St. to 19th St., Ave. D to Fourth Ave.

Profile

Tex-Mex you’ve heard of, but French-Mex? That’s the best way to describe the offbeat fusion perpetrated at this unexpectedly gourmet hole-in-the wall. The Puebla-born chef picked up a few tricks working at French bistros around town, which accounts for the asparagus “a la plancha” with mango and Oaxaca cheese in passion-fruit vinaigrette, the inspired combination of huitlacoche and truffle oil in the signature soufflé cakes. For dessert? Blue-corn crêpes, of course. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Crispy goat cheese ravioli, $8