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New NYC Restaurant: Cabrito

Cabrito literally translates to "roasted kid," but before you start getting all vegetarian on us, you have to try it at Cabrito, a new spot on Carmine Street. You'll recognize it down the block by both the hot pink goat hanging outside and the noisy din spilling onto the street.

It's delicious Mexican food, pure and simple. The menu features the classic roasted kid seasoned with sour orange, garlic and chili or you can go with something more familiar like tacos of braised beef tongue or beer-battered fish. The guac's spicy and expertly made, and the chips come warm from the fryer and not out of an industrial-size bag.

Cabrito's only downfall so far is its increasing popularity. You'd be wise to avoid it Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Stroll in on a Sunday or an early-in-the-week night and you're set for the perfect old school Mexican meal.

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· Cabrito [CitySearch]
· Cabrito [BlackBook]
· New New York Restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: BlackBook]