Finally decided to check this place out as I have been reading about it for a while. Ever since I went to San Fran and had a burrito in the Mission district, I can not get those giant yummy burritos out of my mind. While it's fairly well known that NYC is not known for great mexican food, one can always hope that something will change that. Dos Toros comes close, but doesn't hit it right on the head. Dos Toros is a small shop that's more of a take-out joint than actual restaurant. There are a few small tables and stools but otherwise, I suspect most people just order and go. I ordered a carne asada burrito with black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and medium spicy and large coke ($10). Guac (which I usually get but didn't this time) is an extra $.92, which is reasonable given that Chipotle charges $2 or something like that. The shell was definitely moist and delicious.. for the cheese, instead of sprinkling a handful of mixed cheeses, they put a full rectangle of cheese on the bottom layer and then the hot shell and food melts the cheese as you eat it. It's definitely a full meal and better than most of the sit-down mexican places that I have been to in the city. It gives Chipotle (my general take out fav) a definite run for its money. I would recommend it if you're in the neighborhood and I hope they expand to other locations in the city.Monday, December 21, 2009
Dos Toros - Visited 12/11/2009 - 3 Forks
Dos Toros 137 4th Ave (between 13th and 14th Street), New York, NY
Finally decided to check this place out as I have been reading about it for a while. Ever since I went to San Fran and had a burrito in the Mission district, I can not get those giant yummy burritos out of my mind. While it's fairly well known that NYC is not known for great mexican food, one can always hope that something will change that. Dos Toros comes close, but doesn't hit it right on the head. Dos Toros is a small shop that's more of a take-out joint than actual restaurant. There are a few small tables and stools but otherwise, I suspect most people just order and go. I ordered a carne asada burrito with black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and medium spicy and large coke ($10). Guac (which I usually get but didn't this time) is an extra $.92, which is reasonable given that Chipotle charges $2 or something like that. The shell was definitely moist and delicious.. for the cheese, instead of sprinkling a handful of mixed cheeses, they put a full rectangle of cheese on the bottom layer and then the hot shell and food melts the cheese as you eat it. It's definitely a full meal and better than most of the sit-down mexican places that I have been to in the city. It gives Chipotle (my general take out fav) a definite run for its money. I would recommend it if you're in the neighborhood and I hope they expand to other locations in the city.
Finally decided to check this place out as I have been reading about it for a while. Ever since I went to San Fran and had a burrito in the Mission district, I can not get those giant yummy burritos out of my mind. While it's fairly well known that NYC is not known for great mexican food, one can always hope that something will change that. Dos Toros comes close, but doesn't hit it right on the head. Dos Toros is a small shop that's more of a take-out joint than actual restaurant. There are a few small tables and stools but otherwise, I suspect most people just order and go. I ordered a carne asada burrito with black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, and medium spicy and large coke ($10). Guac (which I usually get but didn't this time) is an extra $.92, which is reasonable given that Chipotle charges $2 or something like that. The shell was definitely moist and delicious.. for the cheese, instead of sprinkling a handful of mixed cheeses, they put a full rectangle of cheese on the bottom layer and then the hot shell and food melts the cheese as you eat it. It's definitely a full meal and better than most of the sit-down mexican places that I have been to in the city. It gives Chipotle (my general take out fav) a definite run for its money. I would recommend it if you're in the neighborhood and I hope they expand to other locations in the city.
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