There’s a new Mexican restaurant on the block and it’s
called La Pinata. It’s on the corner of
207th Street and Broadway.
Because it’s literally on the corner, the two corner walls
are filled with floor to ceiling windows.
This view gives the diners full view of the bustling street and gorgeous
sunlight streams in plentifully. At
night, the cityscape is just as amusing, especially when it snows and you feel
nice and cozy in the comfortable banquette that lines one of the walls. The rest of the restaurant has free standing
tables which are lit with candles at night.
It could be the place for a very romantic dinner or a great business lunch.
Speaking of the day, there is a special of $6.95. It has the usual Mexican favorites:
burritos (above), quesadillas, tamales, chimichangas, tacos, tortas, nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas. It has the same offerings for vegetarians with fillings like mushrooms and spinach, mushrooms and corn, or black bean and guacamole.
I love the fajitas! I had the chicken fajitas. It was filled with peppers and onions. The chicken was so tangy and moist! I like to add cheese and their avocado dressing for a little extra spark. I was so happy about the chicken fajitas that I went back a few nights later and had the mixed fajias: chicken and steak! Yummy!
I added guacamole dressing, another guacamole whipped dressing, and some fried guacamole provided by the owner, Jorge. Wow!
Fried Guacamole
I love the fajitas! I had the chicken fajitas. It was filled with peppers and onions. The chicken was so tangy and moist! I like to add cheese and their avocado dressing for a little extra spark. I was so happy about the chicken fajitas that I went back a few nights later and had the mixed fajias: chicken and steak! Yummy!
I added guacamole dressing, another guacamole whipped dressing, and some fried guacamole provided by the owner, Jorge. Wow!
Fried Guacamole
Speaking of avocado, another tasty treat is the guacamole. It works perfectly as an appetizer and as a fantastic addition to any meal. It’s so smooth and creamy! You can have it mild or spicy.
They have different desserts, like tres leches cake and churros with
chocolate. But another choice for a sweet finish or something sweet to drink
during dinner would be the horchata. I
did not think I was a fan of rice drinks, but the owner persuaded me to try it. It is an iced rice milk mixed with
cinnamon. It tastes like rice pudding
in silky smooth liquid. Delicious!
The owner surprised me with fried ice cream topped with a scrumptious and decadent strawberry sauce. The tangy strawberry, sweet and velvety ice cream, and the crunchy bits of coating were a symphony in my mouth! He told me that people could ask for chocolate topping or they could opt for no topping, if they want.
The owner surprised me with fried ice cream topped with a scrumptious and decadent strawberry sauce. The tangy strawberry, sweet and velvety ice cream, and the crunchy bits of coating were a symphony in my mouth! He told me that people could ask for chocolate topping or they could opt for no topping, if they want.
La Pinata also has other Mexican drinks in bottles for you
to try.
They have many wonderful dishes and appetizers that should appeal to everyone whether you like chicken, pork, or beef.
They have many wonderful dishes and appetizers that should appeal to everyone whether you like chicken, pork, or beef.
La Pinata is well worth the visit to Inwood and it’s a great
place to chill out after you finish your meal.
Magnifico!
