Midtown Mexican cafe w/ scratch-made tortillas & zippy salsa verde. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a casual bite.
Bryan Kim reviews Ánimo, a Midtown Mexican restaurant praised for its homemade taste, made-to-order tortillas, and fresh salsa verde, making it a great spot for breakfast and lunch.
ANIMO! is a vibrant Mexican cafe in Midtown East that offers a surprisingly homemade taste with its made-to-order tortillas and fresh salsa verde. It's an ideal spot for a quick and delicious breakfast or lunch, with a polished counter-service experience that belies its chain-like appearance. While the casual atmosphere is perfect for daytime meals, it also offers dinner options like the highly recommended carne a la tampiqueña.
ANIMO! serves Mexican cuisine with a focus on breakfast and lunch, though dinner is also available. Highlights include made-to-order tortillas, fresh salsa verde, huevos rancheros, and enchiladas verdes. The Huevo Con Barbacoa Taco and Pastor Taco are also recommended, while the Pollo Taco is considered decent. For dinner, the Carne a la Tampiqueña is a standout. Corn cakes have also been praised.
"Standout dishes include the Huevos Rancheros, Enchiladas Verdes, Huevo Con Barbacoa Taco, Pastor Taco, and the Carne a la Tampiqueña. The corn cakes are also a highly praised item."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant for its surprisingly good, homemade-tasting Mexican food and great vibes, particularly for breakfast and brunch.
Important Note
The casual counter-service setting might feel less suitable for dinner for some patrons.
"Animo is recommended for being very good Mexican food."
Positive"Animo! is mentioned as a go-to for Mexican breakfast."
Neutral"Ánimo! is described as an all-day Mexican cafe that now offers dinner service. The commenter highlights that their brunch food is very good."
Positive"Recommends Animo, a new all-day Mexican cafe in Midtown, for brunch, praising its surprisingly good food and great vibes."
Positive"A user expressed love for the corn cakes at Animo, describing them as delicious even though they might be considered corn cakes rather than traditional pancakes."
Positive"I got the Huevos Norteños (looks like they only have that on weekends) and the Maya Mocha."
Neutral"I’d still say try Animo at some point, just had it a couple weeks ago and it was very good"
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