Speakeasy vibe, potent cocktails & elevated Mexican seafood. Standout crab tostadas, complex mole & fresh crudo.
Bryan Kim reviews Quique Crudo, a hidden West Village gem serving Mexican seafood with a speakeasy vibe and exceptional cocktails. Perfect for spontaneous visits, this intimate spot offers high-quality small plates like crab tostadas.
This intimate West Village gem, helmed by the founder of Casa Enrique, offers an elevated take on Mexican seafood in a speakeasy-like setting. Prepare for expertly crafted cocktails and a menu of small plates where familiar dishes are transformed through exceptional ingredients and execution. It's a perfect spot for spontaneous visits and a standout in the city's culinary scene.
The restaurant excels in Mexican seafood, with standout dishes like crab tostadas, scallop aguachile, and various ceviches. The 'enmoladas' are also highly recommended for their complex mole sauce. While most feedback is positive, some diners have mentioned a preference for more structured seating arrangements due to the small space.
"Standout dishes include the crab tostadas, scallop aguachile, lobster ceviche, and the complex enmoladas. The guacamole and margaritas are also frequently mentioned as highlights."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the excellent, fresh Mexican seafood and creative cocktails. However, some have noted issues with long wait times and the restaurant's small, potentially loud atmosphere.
Important Note
The restaurant is known for being very small and can get extremely loud, which might be an issue for some diners. There have also been reports of long wait times and a policy where the owner allegedly reserves a significant portion of seats for friends, which has frustrated some potential customers.
"This user mentioned Quique Crudo as a highly recommended restaurant."
Positive"This user mentioned Quique Crudo as a highly recommended restaurant."
Positive"Quique Crudo is a must-try and the commenter's favorite restaurant in the city, with most of their friends agreeing. It serves Mexican seafood."
Positive"This user recommended Quique Crudo along with La esquina del Camaron Mexicano."
Positive"This user stated that Holbox is the LA version of Quique Crudo and that both are excellent."
Positive"This user enthusiastically endorsed Quique Crudo, calling it 'insane' and 'amazing,' and recommended trying it before 6 PM to avoid potential waits."
Positive"Responding to the recommendation of Quique Crudo, this user expressed thanks for the suggestion."
Neutral"This user recommended Quique Crudo as an excellent place that hits the mark for the style of food the original poster was seeking, comparing it to Holbox."
Positive"Quiqe crudo is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The commenter found the food presented in the post to look delicious."
Positive"The commenter mentioned that they secured two seats at the bar by arriving right when the restaurant opened, even though it was already busy."
Neutral"The commenter questioned the meaning of the original post's statement that "this place fucks.""
Neutral"The commenter confirmed that the restaurant offers an à la carte menu."
Neutral"The commenter asked whether the restaurant offers a tasting menu or à la carte options."
Neutral"The commenter agreed that the restaurant is small and mentioned that the servers were uncomfortably close when taking their order while they sat by the window."
Neutral"The commenter praised the selections and shared their positive experience from a recent visit, highlighting the lobster ceviche as a standout. They also noted similarities to Casa Enrique and suggested Submarino Mariscos for a similar aguachile at a lower price."
Positive"The commenter has visited the restaurant twice and found the food to be very good, with the only complaint being the tight seating."
Positive"The commenter jokingly remarked about the abundance of red vein sorrel."
Neutral"The commenter expressed confusion about the appeal of eating red onion in a way that would dominate the flavor of a meal."
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