Mexico in August? Yes, please! But if you are not traveling to the country, taste a delicious mouthful of real Mexico City at La Comrade in Brooklyn.
In my close to thirty years of an “on again off again” relationships with New York, I’ve managed to scour the corners of the city to find the most authentic ethnic eateries in the state to spice up my life. Ranging from Thai to Sri Lankan to Vietnamese food - and I’ve found the best of the best. Somehow my happy go lucky tiny feet blessed and guided my tummy to the right steps to spot and eat real ethnic each and every time.
So there I was one almost ‘Tulumesque’ sunny morning at La Comrade. The restaurant really peaked my interest due to its colourful decorations - piñatas galore reminding me of my birthdays at Chico and Charlie’s (the first Mexican restaurant in my country of origin - Singapore) and this eateries curious affinity with Frida Kahlo.
Run by the charming Carolina, it’s an immigrant run family business that feels like you are in Spanish Harlem or a sidewalk bodega in Mexico. The sound of Mexican music blares in the back of the restaurant as the sizzle of a hot stove cooks up the Mexican delicacy of the day that you’ve ordered. The storefront view is the most funky and colorful graffiti wall making for a very in the ‘hood vibe’ for people watching malgre the traffic and the rattling train above your head - which all add to the vibe.
The restaurant is nothing fancy and a little rough-around-the edges kinda joint, but it’s oh so Mexican cute which makes it all the more authentic. I embarked on a tasty meal indeed at this restaurant, which started with some horchata - which is effectively rice milk and a light refreshing and sweet flavour. They also offer exotic hibiscus flower juice and tamarind juice which are both more tangy in flavour and a lovely summer drink.
For my main dish I had a pork quesadilla which was just right for an evening bite. I finished off my meal with a crème caramel or flan which was one of the best I’ve had at a Mexican restaurant in New York I must say. It’s New York homemade I was told with a grin.
What I liked about this eatery was that the food was not greasy at all, which Mexican food can often be, especially on street corners or sidewalks. The prices were reasonable and the service was, well, oh so Mexican! That’s to say, friendly and quirky which made the restaurant feel all the more authentic. Carolina, the owner, really made all the difference in my impression of this cute and very casual eatery. A meeting with her makes you a return diner for sure as she is so pleasant as the head honcho who runs the restaurant.
The La Comrade eatery is also right under the J train line which takes you right to New York city or in the opposite direction to the airport. So it’s an easy pit stop for the travelers and tourists coming to or leaving the city, who want an ethnic Mexican bite in Brooklyn.
Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Snowfall PV
Real Mexican food. The serving size is amazing. I definitely have found my Mexican food place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Ng A Fook
Great little spot on Jamaica Avenue where the food is delicious and they treat you like family.
Chi D
Lovely people, exquisite food, feels like home !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Wilkerson
Staying at an AirBnb close by and tried this place that was close by. Made it my regular for my few day stay here! He even had my caldo le res soup made by special request, and it did not disappoint!! Personal service was top notch and the food was authentic and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy Rolfe
Fantastic food. Authentic and full of flavor. Friendly service, good conversation and better food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelica Ramirez
This Mexican restaurant truly delivers authentic traditional Mexican dishes. The tacos al pastor were perfectly seasoned and tender, the enchiladas mole were rich and comforting, and the fresh guacamole was some of the best we’ve ever had. Don’t skip the homemade Quesadillas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kajleb K
The guy here is very friendly and nice :) and the taco is awesome guys get the horchata drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ZValmir2.a! Zeqirajdz za1!w
The guy.is so nice Food amazing Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Candace L
Awesome, clean shop, food is fresh and tasty, service was great!
It’s a little family spot on Jamaica avenue with the best food. They have the best chilaquiles and chicken burritos I’ve ever had. The tacos are spot on too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacqueline Rodriguez
The best food you can find in the last minute love their food I will be coming here when I want to order out food next time and my first time tasting the food ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosa Padilla
On Saturday I ordered a soup from Pancita and it was a mistake. The meat was black and the soup was bitter.😖 the worst soup of my life and some nachos with very little meat.
Mexico in August? Yes, please! But if you are not traveling to the country, taste a delicious mouthful of real Mexico City at La Comrade in Brooklyn.
In my close to thirty years of an “on again off again” relationships with New York, I’ve managed to scour the corners of the city to find the most authentic ethnic eateries in the state to spice up my life. Ranging from Thai to Sri Lankan to Vietnamese food - and I’ve found the best of the best. Somehow my happy go lucky tiny feet blessed and guided my tummy to the right steps to spot and eat real ethnic each and every time.
So there I was one almost ‘Tulumesque’ sunny morning at La Comrade. The restaurant really peaked my interest due to its colourful decorations - piñatas galore reminding me of my birthdays at Chico and Charlie’s (the first Mexican restaurant in my country of origin - Singapore) and this eateries curious affinity with Frida Kahlo.
Run by the charming Carolina, it’s an immigrant run family business that feels like you are in Spanish Harlem or a sidewalk bodega in Mexico. The sound of Mexican music blares in the back of the restaurant as the sizzle of a hot stove cooks up the Mexican delicacy of the day that you’ve ordered. The storefront view is the most funky and colorful graffiti wall making for a very in the ‘hood vibe’ for people watching malgre the traffic and the rattling train above your head - which all add to the vibe.
The restaurant is nothing fancy and a little rough-around-the edges kinda joint, but it’s oh so Mexican cute which makes it all the more authentic. I embarked on a tasty meal indeed at this restaurant, which started with some horchata - which is effectively rice milk and a light refreshing and sweet flavour. They also offer exotic hibiscus flower juice and tamarind juice which are both more tangy in flavour and a lovely summer drink.
For my main dish I had a pork quesadilla which was just right for an evening bite. I finished off my meal with a crème caramel or flan which was one of the best I’ve had at a Mexican restaurant in New York I must say. It’s New York homemade I was told with a grin.
What I liked about this eatery was that the food was not greasy at all, which Mexican food can often be, especially on street corners or sidewalks. The prices were reasonable and the service was, well, oh so Mexican! That’s to say, friendly and quirky which made the restaurant feel all the more authentic. Carolina, the owner, really made all the difference in my impression of this cute and very casual eatery. A meeting with her makes you a return diner for sure as she is so pleasant as the head honcho who runs the restaurant.
The La Comrade eatery is also right under the J train line which takes you right to New York city or in the opposite direction to the airport. So it’s an easy pit stop for the travelers and tourists coming to or leaving the city, who want an ethnic Mexican bite in Brooklyn.
Enjoy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Real Mexican food. The serving size is amazing. I definitely have found my Mexican food place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot on Jamaica Avenue where the food is delicious and they treat you like family.
Lovely people, exquisite food, feels like home !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staying at an AirBnb close by and tried this place that was close by. Made it my regular for my few day stay here! He even had my caldo le res soup made by special request, and it did not disappoint!! Personal service was top notch and the food was authentic and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food. Authentic and full of flavor. Friendly service, good conversation and better food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This Mexican restaurant truly delivers authentic traditional Mexican dishes.
The tacos al pastor were perfectly seasoned and tender, the enchiladas mole were rich and comforting, and the fresh guacamole was some of the best we’ve ever had. Don’t skip the homemade Quesadillas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The guy here is very friendly and nice :) and the taco is awesome guys get the horchata drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The guy.is so nice
Food amazing
Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Awesome, clean shop, food is fresh and tasty, service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The burrito had toooo much rice and no meat!
Food: 2
Service: 2
It’s a little family spot on Jamaica avenue with the best food. They have the best chilaquiles and chicken burritos I’ve ever had. The tacos are spot on too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food you can find in the last minute love their food I will be coming here when I want to order out food next time and my first time tasting the food ..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On Saturday I ordered a soup from Pancita and it was a mistake. The meat was black and the soup was bitter.😖 the worst soup of my life and some nachos with very little meat.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Totally bad service damaged food
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