After hearing such good things about El Camino Real, and all of their vegetarian options, I had to pay a visit to this new, signless spot on Liberties Walk. I was craving tex-mex so much, I actually hopped the subway on a freezing holiday night. It was worth it. El Camino’s dim, candle lit space, filled with inexpensive, classic unvarnished pine import furniture immediately felt cozy.
Senor Lanky and I started the evening off right with a few drinks -a Michalada for him, and a classic margarita with additional chili and salt for me. They were both yummy and nicely spiced, though the Michalada is made with Clamato (boo!) and not vegetarian-friendly.
Have you tried their onion rings and smoked ketchup yet? They are really good as well. I have to try those pickle chips.
I’m reading this late, but I went the other night with my husband, and we also enjoyed it. We got the onion rings, which were awesome, and the seitan “wings” as an appetizer. They were seriously delicious–SERIOUSLY. The texture was great. We then shared the chile rellenos and did not think it was all that good. It was kind of a mess of textures and muddy flavors. We also had to wait a really long time for dessert–there seems to have been a kitchen problem, so we also didn’t get the bunuelos (sp?) that we ordered. Instead, we got banana pudding which was…fine, but missing the chocolate the menu described. Phew! There’s my review. Oh, and the service was very nice.
Maggie,
I was actually there last night, too! I finally got to try the seitan wings and you’re right, they were increadible. I think that they must have to deep fat fry them first to get that texture, but I don’t even care. The onion rings are on my list for next visit! I also thought the service was maybe a little off – we ordered our pitcher of margaritas spicy and there was nary a fleck of cayenne. Ah well.