What do people in NYC do on Sunday mornings? They have brunch, of course. DLS and I headed to one of my neighborhood staples, 5 Burro Cafe, one December Sunday morning, because I’d been curious about the brunch there for quite a while.
DLS ordered the Western omelet, which he liked. (And yes, I teased him for ordering what I thought was the least Mexican dish on the menu.)
I’ve enjoyed huevos rancheros at many places in the past, so I saw no reason not to get these here. Well, the rancheros sauce here – the red underneath my eggs – was way spicier than I’ve had in the past, no joke. It wasn’t unbearable, but I found myself eating as little of the sauce as possible, or mixing it with things to temper the heat. So really, what I had was a platter of two fried eggs, guacamole, pico de gallo, beans, and rice (I really like those side bits, the way they’re made at 5 Burro is really tasty!)… but for $12~ not bad. True that just a few doors down, Bonfire Grill offers brunch with two alcoholic beverages for just a few bucks more, but eh. It all depends what you’re look for in a brunch menu…
Yvo says: If you’re looking for a Mexican slant to your brunch, then 5 Burro does the trick. For $3 you can add on a margarita, too, so if you’re into that, this is totally your joint. I’ll still be back for more Mexican food, always, and it’ll go into the brunch rotation, though I don’t think it’ll be the general aim for me when I want brunch in my neighborhood (I really like eggs benedict).
definitely recommended for lunch/dinner; brunch depends on what you feel like eating
kim says
I still remembered the brunch was only $10…like two years ago 🙂
I like the complimentary chips and salsa to fortify a lazy Sunday noon. Have you been to Austin House, the diner across the street? It’s a no-frill mom and pop restaurant, which I love. Not the best of food, but it’s a FH institution, especially after UJ closed…:( Can’t believe that was replaced by Moca. Eek…
Feisty Foodie says
No, I haven’t… What’s UJ?
SugarButter says
UJ’s was the little luncheonette that occupied the space where Moca is now. Super cheap prices for excellent breakfast fare!
Feisty Foodie says
Ohhh, I remember that place. Only went once, and it was ages and ages ago.
Apikoros says
After having Huevos Rancheros at Norma’s, in the Parker Merdien, I cannot eat it any place else. It’s like a standard that cannot be beat
Feisty Foodie says
I’ve only been to Norma’s once… the $7 orange juice with no alcohol ruined it for me (this was obviously years ago as I think the OJ is more now!) 🙂
T.C. says
It needs bacon. Tocino? 😛
It’s been a while since I had a nice brunch. Might be time to change that.
Feisty Foodie says
I did think the lack of meat was a detractor in the price too – I think you should grab your friends and go to Highliner for brunch! Yum yum yum. Batting cages afterwards 🙂
T.C. says
Come on, Friend, let’s go knock around balls.
Ergh, I will sit on my lazy behind and eat hash.
Corinne says
What would you all recommend for a good drunk brunch? I’ve got a friend coming into town this weekend who wants to forget she’s a mom.
Feisty Foodie says
Any place with an unlimited drinks brunch is a good start – I like Essex though I haven’t been in a very long time. You CAN make reservations (which it doesn’t seem like a lot of people know), too! I think they officially say three drinks are included, but let’s just say that the servers tend to be generous and forget to count… 😉
mia says
classier feel:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/harrys-cafe-and-steak-new-york-2#query:aycd%20brunch
Cheap and noisy:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bondi-road-new-york#query:aycd%20brunch
in between:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/calle-ocho-new-york#query:aycd%20brunch
hungry says
Were the eggs cooked properly with runny yolks and all?
Feisty Foodie says
Oh yes, actually – perfectly runny. I believe I ordered easy over for some reason (or that’s how they were listed on the menu?), but I had no complaints about my eggs.