On Friday, some coworkers and I wanted to celebrate the end of several long weeks and seek some refuge from the very chilly temps that New York has been having, so we headed to Horchata after work.
As soon as I stepped inside, I knew that it was a good place. A warm glow glistened off of exposed brick and the bottles behind the bar, and fairy lights and candles made you feel as if you were at the beach in Cabo, or at least in a friend's backyard on a summer night.
As the name of the restaurant would suggest, several Horchata options are on the menu, but R and I both started off with margaritas. The classic for me, and the Blood Orange variety for her.
Nachos, with chipotle queso, pico de gallo, and crema fresca....
As we gorged ourselves and chatted away, the drinks kept coming and the mood lighting got more romantical.
Grilled striped bass, shredded cabbage, and avocado-serrano salsa.
I'll admit, these weren't the best fish tacos that I've ever had, but they were still good and also nice and light, which is what I was going for.
We finished the night with more drinks, silly pet stories, and talk of warmer locales.
If you're feeling the need for a taste of Mexico, check out Horchata. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and it feels like a tropical escape in the middle of Greenwich Village. Can't we all use that in February?
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