Mexicue

Mexicue is a small chain with three locations in Manhattan and one in Stamford, CT.  They specialize in tequila, bourbon, and mix-and-match tacos, sliders, and burrito bullets. We chose the Chelsea location, which is conveniently near a puppy store.

Background
Visit Date and Time: Sunday, June 10th, 6:15pm
Nacho Style: Mexican Nachos, Fancy Nachos
Price: $12.75 (tuna ceviche nachos), $10 (classic nachos)

Yes, we got two kinds of nachos. Emma had a lot of residual hunger from a full-day dodgeball tournament on Saturday, and Daisy was very curious about the tuna ceviche nachos but not willing to commit to them. Today’s post will therefore feature two separate nachos sections, a first for us here at NYC Nacho Quest.

Mexicue in Chelsea

The fully stocked bar at Mexicue in Chelsea.

Beers
Like at Coppelia, neither of us drank beers. Unlike at Coppelia, this wasn’t because the menu lacked beer options. Instead, it was because the margaritas looked (and were) delicious.

Daisy: Smoky margarita (tequila blanco, mexcal, mole bitters, chili simple syrup, lime juice, chili lime salt)
Emma: Spicy margarita (fireball tequila, jalapeno, chili simple syrup, lime juice, habanero bitters)

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Coppelia

It was a muggy Manhattan evening and everybody in New York was at Coppelia! Daisy had already had five free tacos, so her appetite for nachos was somewhat diminished for this one. Emma, on the other hand, postponed dinner to take advantage of Coppelia’s extensive non-nacho food menu.

Background
Visit Date and Time: Sunday, May 20, 8:30pm
Nacho Style: Fancy Nachos
Price: $10.95

Coppelia came highly recommended–we had seen it on multiple “Best Nachos” lists, and several acquaintances had suggested it as well. We were eager to break away from bar-style nachos and try something a bit more interesting.

coppelia-outside

Some of New York’s trademark scaffolding nearly marred Coppelia’s friendly diner-style facade.

Beers
Neither of us drank beer (more on that later). We had cocktails instead.
Daisy: A gussied-up Matador
Emma: A Gran Paloma

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