Porchetta who? This might be the best pork I have ever eaten. I made the trek up to 174th st in the Bronx to assist a client with an appointment there. I passed a standard looking Spanish restaurant but knew I had to stop by after seeing "lechon asado" advertised and getting my "I have a good feeling about this place" feeling. Once I got there I skipped on the platter and went straight for the gold- half a pound of pork for three fitty. I sat down at an empty table and dove right in; it was everything I could have hoped for and more. The perfect fall apart succulent pork and fat balance. The skin was crispy but easy to chew (unlike Porchetta's) I got half way through and realized that to make matters even more gorgeous, they including a container of garlic dipping sauce. Have mercy! Why o why is this place so very far?
El Nuevo Despertar
920 E 174th St
Bronx 10460
The carnitas at Tulcingo is on my list, but this does look like a contender..
ReplyDeleteYou know, I was not impressed by Tulcingo last time I went- the cactus was so gross! But then again, maybe I just don't like cactus. I'll need to check it out again.
ReplyDeleteBronx? Pork?? I would like pictures of $0.87 raw asparagus from Rego Park, please!
ReplyDeletewhy would you get cactus..you're too good at eating for that. Carnitas, Chile Verde, Mole, Pozole....no tacos/burritos/fajitas...
ReplyDeleteHey whats wrong with trying out a spiky desert plant? I am not a big burrito or fajita person but a delicious taco with all the fixings prepared somewhere legit is good enough for me- check out what I wrote about the Tehuitzingo Deli, I am sure you know it if you have been to Tulcingo.
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