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For four star Mexican, try Bonita in New York. Here's a place to get good food. This very affordable restaurant is located in the Brooklyn neighborhood, and is one of the popular eateries in the district. This place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery, brunch, and lunch. This restaurant is open late.
Marked by the old signage from the Mexican lunch counter that once occupied its space, Bonita respects its roots--and fine-tunes them. The counter still stands, but now the stools overlook a bustling open...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the pitchers of sangria are cute but too small, though the liquid that comes in them is darn tasty! the lemon soup is light and tasty, the guac is always fresh, and i love the fish tacos. yes, there…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the worse burrito I have eaten in my whole live! I have travelled all around the USA, and this was a salty not tasty and it came without sauce. Today I am here sick because of it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quest for good Mexican food on the East Coast never ends... but we've always had decent luck in Brooklyn. Stopped by Bonita for post-beer lunch, and maybe it was because we were famished, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are 60 reviews, but the haters write so well that it's important to balance them out. Listen up haters, I know it's probably not the authentic amazing mexican meal you had during your…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to write an objective review when the manager looks like your mom and the food reminds you of grandma's home cooking.... Bonita delivers simple and delicious comida for decent prices.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This would get 5 stars, but unfortunately their salsa selection is not my favorite. But, this is definitely the best mexican food I've had in New York. I'm partial to things in my neighborhood, so…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am by no means a gourmand with exacting tastes, but I don't understand the inflated ratings here on Yelp for Bonita. It is incredibly overrated. And not Mexican Mexican. As a few other reviewers…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a late dinner last weekend and had a great time. Bonita is a little cramped and a tiny bit noisy which makes it the perfect atmosphere for a Mexican restaurant in my opinion. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To date the best mexican food I've had on nyc. The atmosphere is great, that sangria was tasty and the food is thought out and delicious. Fish tacos are wonderful. Can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bonita, I give you four and a half stars. I'm going to hold onto the half point until I've tried some other dishes at this place. Every time I go I find myself ordering the fish tacos. Two soft…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
such a hip scene! great food. the entree menu is a bit short, so what i normally do is order a bunch of app's and im golden. also get the chirito, so good! hair of the dog baby!
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Wish I had read some of the reviews before meeting friends at this restaurant. Food was bland and over-priced, especially compared to more authentic food (and generous portions) found elsewhere in the city....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is spellbinding--the atmosphere, the food, the workers which seem to like their job and--gasp--you! The guacamole is to die for--thick with onion, cilantro, and lime--and is served with…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mexican corn & fish tacos...that does it for me! sold.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chips right out of the oven, delicious guac & sangria. My favorite are the pork tacos, though I agree the fish tacos are good as well just not quite as tasty. I was there last night with a big…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place even though it's super trendy to hate on it. If I have to hear another San Francisco native tell me about "real mexican food" and then mention Cancun in the Mission I'll go…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really know what they call it, but when you go to this place (you should really go) ask the bar tender what the specialty drink is that invovles beer and Spiciness. It is WORLD-ALTERING. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey for standard mexican fare, but unlike most other mexican places in New York the food is decent. The meats in each of the three dishes I've had from Bonita tasted as if they had no…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish tacos feature delicious, crispy fried fish and are AMAZING. The beef enchiladas were fine, the chips and guac a bit forgettable, but if I go back the fish tacos will be all I eat.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a Californian, great Mexican is typically hard to find in New York. Though, I'd even say that as a cuisine, Mexican food in New York is more exciting; you'll never know exactly what you'll get.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Once my favorite restaurant, the decline is rapid. Cheapening ingredients, no steak tacos or enchiladas (replaced with cheap braised beef), no table salsas, etc. Originally great value for amazing food, sadly,...
menupages.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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The food is often bland and poorly prepared. The ideas behind the menu items seem easy and satisfying, but the meals typically leave me unhappy. This is common at Diner and the others, but it's particularly...
menupages.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why is it so hard to find good mexican food in new york?? Its like every other food is perfected but not mexican. I'm from California so I know good mexican and Bonita just wasn't it. It tried…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Mexican food isn't always easy to find in NYC. I went to Bonita last night after hearing good things about it from a friend. I must say I kind of liked it, even though the food wasn't quite on a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best service, something always gets mixed up or you cant get your servers attention. Overall, I keep coming back, the veggie tacos are yummy! The veggie burrito is the same as the tacos but in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good food. great place. overpriced, but hey its williamsburg.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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I lived down the block from Bonita a few years ago and ate there a couple times a week and now it's one of our special spots that we travel to for great mexican, but especially great pork, drinks and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
normally, i abhor over-the-top-all-american-large portions. but for this place, i'll make an exception and ask for a little more my money please. the food is tasty, don't get me wrong, i just want a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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The food is great. But don't get delivery its always cold and slow.
menupages.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here quite a bit. I am obsessed with their trio of hot sauces on the table. I always order plain chips and just use those because they're so delicious and spicy and free. The last time…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Bonita's menu is simple, the flavors of the food are direct, fresh, and well-balanced. The corn is pretty amazing and the chopped salad was perfect. Nothing was drowning/doused in cheese or dressing. The staff...
menupages.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! A decent and tasty little place, this Bonita. I had the tacos and they were good. Love the community sitting! LOL! Nothing like eating with strangers and meeting new people through food! Very…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bonita is just a fun place. It's just this great little Mexican lunch counter without airs -- though the local Williamsburg hipsters certainly contribute theirs -- that serves simple yet incredibly…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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This restaurant is top of the line. They use only organic food, so it's pure and really really tasty. The chef is incredibly charming, and the atmosphere can be family-oriented or a nice date location. What a...
menupages.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty Good Tacos and guac. and grilled corn with cheeze and powdered spice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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This place needs to serve larger portions of food for the money they are charging. While the Atmosphere reeks of Williamsburg too cool for school, its a great looking place. The food isnt really that tasty,...
menupages.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, how over-rated is this place? The food is mediocre at best, and the ridiculous prices knock this down from 3 stars to 2. This weekend, we got a steak burrito, a veggie burrito, and an order of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The corn is very good (even if you get it without mayo), the carne asada is very fresh and quality, the salsa's don't mess around with their heat. The only issue I have is not a ton of flavor. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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BOTTOM LINE: THE FOOD STINKS! If you're hungry you'll be better off going to "Loco Burrito" up Bedford and getting some $2 steak tacos. I ordered one of the nightly specials: "pollo con adobo." I guess it...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, Bonita is Genius City. I am adicted to the fish tacos, and the chips are fresh and delicious. I've had better guacamole, but I don't think it's bad or anything, I just prefer my guacamole made…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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We are so glad Bonita opened! The guacamole, corn on a stick and desserts are all amazing. Our six year-old asks to go once a week.
menupages.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in Brooklyn, I enjoy everything about Bonita. If you don't mind sitting very close to strangers, you'll enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone is very friendly, especially the wait…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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I love this place. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious. The owners know what they are doing, as their other restaurants, Diner and Marlow & Sons, proves.
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The thing is, I like the service here. We were two people waiting in line before a company of 6 loud annoying hipsters or tourists that kept bothering the staff, whining like small children "do we…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the freshest, bestest mexican place in the city. cool people, great service and great food. there is often a line, but for some reason, it never seems like a hassle as the tables turn and you can have…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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This place has life! Huge Mexican tiles on the wall, beautiful hand-painted lettering on the windows, traditional cooking and killer sangria (ask for less ice if you want to get our money's worth). Only once...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a wburg favorite and on the weekends it shows. Communal seating at first might make you feel a little weird but it honestly won't be a bother cause as soon as the tastiest mexican food…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Pico de Gallo, You are no salsa.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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The first time we ordered a couple of burritos to be delivered, they took over an hour and a half to come. Although extremely tasty, once we had heated them up of course, they were overpriced. Willing to give...
menupages.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Bonita my last two trips to NY. It's definitely a spot that you go back to again and again (especially if you live nearby). Super affordable, great sangria, and authentic cuisine are what…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, usually there's a wait. Sometimes the service is sub-par. Sometimes you're seated next to "that guy" in their communal-style dining area. But it's the original Bonita and it's a mainstay! Try…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I've been mostly to their Fort Greene outpost but I can imagine both locations are pretty much the same, at least from what I've heard. Although the drinks are great and the Margarita Piquante is cool the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Mexican food I've had in Brooklyn. Great food. Huge portions. Small bill. The only problems:
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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As a latino and life-long resident of Williamsburg, I think I can speak to where good latin food is in the neighborhood. This is not one of them, albeit the friendly service. The quarters of this establishment...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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I checked this place out with a friend the other night, and wasn't all that impressed. We managed to get the last remaining table in the place. The service really bothered me... alot actually. Our waiter came...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from San Francisco, so I like to think I know authentic Mexican. I have to say that Bonita was the best I've had since moving to this time zone! The guac is fresh and not too spicy (my partner…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Colorado for the past 10 years - home to a gazillion immigrants from Mexico, and therefore also home to a ridiculous bounty of great Mexican food. I have very high standards for Mexican…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Bonita has great food generally (I recommend the burritos), the ambience is casual but gets livelier as the night goes on, and the waitstaff are friendly and attentive. Even when busy I haven't had to wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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I used to love this place, but things have changed. For one, the tortillas for the tacos now contain pork lard, shrinking the already-meager vegetarian offering. The real disappointment, though, was the...
menupages.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's mexican but its classy. It's huge, but affordable. It's small but comfortable. And it's delicious. Please try the mole, and the pork burritos, and the guacamole, and the carne asada. Oh and the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bonita is steadily going downhill. When I first started eating here 2 years ago, I thought I was in love. The have delicious Mexican corn, guacamole, my favorite beer, SOL.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a whale's vaginia..err, I mean, a San Diegan...means I'm a snob when it comes to Mexican food. I have yet to find a place that lives up to the S.D. tradition, but Bonita, although not southern…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh my frickin god!!!! how much does this place frickin rock!! okay like mexican corn, what!!those uppity owners sure took a step in the right direction!eat it up yuppy hipsters!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Virtually everything here is really good and the chicklets with the bill are a nice touch. My favorite dishes include the chicken enchiladas, half chicken (omg), and whatever random thing they have…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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I really loved this place! New York doesn't have endless amazing Mexican like LA or Chicago (I lived in both places), but this place is really tasty and the ingredients were definitely fresh. Really kind...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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If you know and are devoted to good Mexican, like myself, you would rather stay out of this joint for fear of spiceless food and extra salty sangria. Unfulfilling.
menupages.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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This is pretty much my favorite place to eat in the neighborhood, i just keep finding myself back there. great tacos, particularly the steak and fish tacos, great enchiladas (go for the steak with these), and...
menupages.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I'm the 2nd person to review this...This place is kick ass, I live around the corner and usually find myelf frequenting this place 3-5 times a month. The food is great and very…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can literally fall out my doorstep and land on this sweet mexican joint. The food is not americanized down but they also don't sell mojitos- BAH! Very tasty dishes, made well, and not on some…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the fish tacos. Try any fish dish. Haven't had a bad meal there yet.
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been for brunch, but it's one of the best brunch options in the greater Williamsburg area. Get the huevos rancheros or the huevos mexicana, and you can't go wrong. The atmosphere is amazing,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BF and I went here on all the recommendations and reviews from our fellow Yelpers. That day, I had a craving for guacamole... really, guys... I have a craving for that stuff like, every 3 days or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big mexican food fan (then why the hell did I go here?) but I had a pretty decent breakfast thingy. I dunno what it was. Service was pretty sketchy, but whatever.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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This place is great, we live on the north side and go all the time--I have eaten Mexican everywhere in the city and this place is the most authentic. The service is great, the vibe friendly and happy, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ouch! Went there recently and the service was pathetic and un-organized. Our food sat under a lamp for about twenty minutes. The waitress completely forgot about us. Been there other times and the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slightly off the map on the North Side in Williamsburg, Bonita would be easy to miss, since it has little in the way of exterior decoration. But during the summer, there is seating outside and music…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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All of their food is outstanding, but the best is the mexican corn on the cob, order it when it is in season and order enough for everyone at the table or a fight may break out...it's that good.
menupages.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Try Bonita's sangria par excellence.
menupages.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am from Southern California and the only thing I miss besides "In N Out" is great Mexican food. So far, Bonita's happens to be the best Mexican food joint on the East Coast. The chicken enchiladas…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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The pork tacos and the chicken enchiladas are also fantastic. I always get sangria too. The dining room is not very big, so expect to wait on Thurs-Sat evenings. Bonita is one of my favorite restaurants in...
menupages.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, it's not that I want to harp on Bonita, but I just can't get over how good the food is, not to mention the great service too. Even though it's a "famous" place, you never get any attitude here.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Bonita's fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and amazing host keep me coming back for more. After a long search to find a Mexican restaurant in New York that satisfied my high standards (I grew up eating Mexican...
menupages.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is just about the only thing that'll get me to bklyn on a regular basis. I'd been missing the great Mexican food back in San Francisco, but not anymore. Bonita fills my hankering for guacamole…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bonita, Bonita. good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have great memories of Bonita. It is a must Bedford stop for me everytime I am in NY. It is a small restaurant, but has cool character. The fish tacos are my favorite and the sangria has the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is delicious Mexican food. And cheap. And cozy. And the manager is so nice. Get the guac for sure. I always mean to order the nachos but get distracted by the seafood soup, which is so good and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best Mexican food in New York City. The guacamole rocks. If they have a mole special on the menu, order it. If not, get the pork tacos, because they are amazingly good. The only thing that…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best guacamole in town, hands down. White wine sangria and cojita cheese-slathered corn on the cob are also incredible. the atmosphere is hip without being too sceney, although I've never gone never…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best chicken torta in town -- only $6. I want one now. Also I had a good sweet corn thing there once.
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really very good Mexican food. The owners had the good sense (and sensibility) to keep the old cantina signs and even some of the lunch counter stools for this hip eatery. Amazing fresh fish tacos,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2005
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE MOST MEXICAN FOOD, THIS IS THE PLACE...REAL JUST LIKE MEXICO D.F....WOW!!! SERVICE GREAT .....NICE AMBIENCE AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE, WE LOVE THE MUSIC AND MY FRIENDS LOVE THE ENCHILADAS...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2005
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This is the only real mexican food I have found in the city. The white wine margaritas are amazing, and the food can't be beat.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2004
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Delicious authentic Mexican. The guacamole was outstanding as was the torta. My friends who love mole sauce say it's excellent here. Friendly quick service, although it can get crowded. A charming finish to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2003
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The food was good and not too expensive. The service was friendly and the atmosphere nice.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Great spot! Food was perfect, fish tacos reminded us of San Diego and the Guac was perfect... Chips fried up to order, never seen that in NYC... Good service and cheap prices too. Check it out.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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"authentic, delicious, refined mexican food. not your typical burrito joint. fun atmosphere, warm, friendly service and superb food"...
nymag.com - user review
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every nabe needs its trendy cantina...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this sliver of a restaurant specializes in authentic and affordable mexican lunch counter delights like tacos and enchiladas...
gayot.com - user review
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