New York

This is NOT good cheap Mexican. It’s great cheap Mexican. Here’s a simple rule when entering any Mexican place: try the salsa they put out on the table. If it tastes like shit, get up and leave. Don’t bother with anything else. If they can’t do that, then why assume that the tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or anything else is going to be good? Fortunately at Castro’s, it’s all good, and most of it is waaay spicier than you’d get at most NYC Mexican restaurants of any level. Of course with cheap prices comes not much in the way of aesthetics or service (the service is so blasé they should think about just making it self-serve), but who friggin’ cares? If you want to be pampered, go to a massage parlor. Otherwise, get the house special enchiladas and call me in the morning.

Photo:  Rob Tallia