Casa Enrique

Casa Enrique was a little confusing to me at first. Given its notoriety and former Michelin star status (currently Michelin recommended), I was surprised by the minimal decor (I’m 99% sure the chairs are plastic) and casual vibe. But when the food came, I understood. Start with the Albondigas en Chipotle, meatballs with an egg inside sitting in a soup of chipotle tomato sauce - sounds a little strange but I promise they are fantastic. Don’t miss the Tostadas de Jaiba (crab) and the Enchiladas De Pollo Con Mole de Piaxtla - the mole is some of the best I’ve had in the city. If you’re there for brunch (which leans more lunch in my opinion), get the Chilaquiles Rojos, which feature crispy chips actually holding up to a pool of salsa roja. Once you go you’ll quickly understand how it became a neighborhood staple, and I’m sure you’ll add it to your rotation (trek to LIC be damned).

Who to Bring: Bring literally anyone.

What to Wear: Ignore the Michelin recommendation and keep it casual.

Reservations: Available on Resy and telatively easy if you plan ahead and book a week or two in advance. 

Top Row: Albondigas en Chipotle, Tostada de Jaiba, Chilaquiles Rojos, Enchiladas De Pollo Con Mole de Piaxtla; Bottom Row: Mole de Piaxtla, Chamorro de Borrego al Huaxamole, Pastel Tres Leches, Interior