Malcriada

Traditional Latin American cuisine gets a modern American twist at this gastropub in the East Village. On the classic side, you’ll find popular dishes like shrimp ceviche ($16.50), paella ($21.75) and churrasco skirt steak with chimichurri and truffle fries ($29.75). Diners looking for more inventive options might be interested in the mac and queso with truffles or bacon ($17.25), the Hot Chick sandwich with chipotle chicken, mango salsa, avocado and provolone ($15.75) or the Malcriada burger with cheddar jack, guacamole, chorizo, crispy onions and jalapeno on a brioche bun ($17). The drink menu includes margaritas in flavors ranging from lavender to cucumber, mango coladas topped with amaretto and a Guava Fresca spiked with gin and homemade ginger syrup ($14 each). Make sure to save room for the flan ($10) or shot-sized servings of mango, passion fruit, berry, cheesecake or Bailey’s mousse ($4 each).