I'm Afraid I'm American

Me and P always pick the brunch spot when we eat with our friend J. And me and P are lazy sons of b's and don't like venturing too far from our lair. But this time we felt it fair to allow J to make the choice, also since we haven't exactly hit it out of the park with good food choices. Many times brunch is good, but not great. Then again, what do we expect? You know? American's are so spoiled.

J has, no actually, I have been obsessing over chile relleno in talking with J about making them and eating them, how we like them. Anyway he's had success at Castro's so we thought we'd give it a try. It's not exactly the cute little hipster brunch spot so I'm all for that. I've never liked the 'in' crowd spots. It was comfortable in there and the waitress was friendly. I had the Chile Relleno. P had the Chicken Verde Enchiladas (came with 3!) and J had the Bistec Americana. The rice and beans had a great tasting pico on them, probably just made, perfectly seasoned. First thought...mine was great, I enjoyed every bite of it. All the familiar tastes were right there. P really enjoyed his enchiladas, enough that he didn't share a bite. J gave a sampling of his steak. I dug it, lots of torts to sop up the tomato-y gravy.

Here's where we're spoiled. Where I'm spoiled. The food was great, we all enjoyed our meals. So what happens? I start to break it all down afterwards. Did I really like the rice? Were the beans kinda bland? Was the Relleno really that special? I was perfectly happy to lick that plate at the time but in hindsight, it was just okay? That's not cool! I don't want to be that person. Then I read reviews and they are similar in opinion; good but nothing too special. People go there because its convenient and its just 'good enough'. Not the best Mexican food but...

Like I said, I'm standing here guilty. We expect the 'best Mexican food' really? From a brunch spot in Fort Greene where the menu's taped to the window? Yes, it does happen here and you really never know where you'll get amazing food to be honest but aren't we just being entitled gross little pigs? This food was done properly, had good flavors, simple...tons of choices on the menu...not too spicy. I'd go again. Matter of fact looking at the picture of the chilaquiles makes me want to throw on shorts and run down there right now.


I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig. I will not be a bratty spoiled pig.