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Manitas Cafe
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This cheery NoPa spot is decked out with colorful murals, mosaic tables, and tapestries of El Salvador hanging overhead. And the Mexican, Salvadoran, and other Central American dishes match the day-brightening energy. Go for the plato típico, a leftovers-guaranteed plate of gorgeously fried plantains, a chorizo scramble, and tortillas to wrap everything up. Or the breakfast burrito, which is nearly overflowing with bacon, chorizo, avocado, and potatoes. They also have things like pupusas, birria, and “hella spicy” chilaquiles if you’re after something even heartier.
photo credit: Julia Chen
Food Rundown
Plato Típico
A light breakfast meal that won’t have you nodding off during your impending midday slump. Swaddle everything in the warm flour tortillas and contemplate making this a weekly thing.
Burreakfast Burrito
Lightly griddled on the sides and stuffed with a laundry list of excellent breakfast-y things—bacon, chorizo, potatoes, avocados, and more. This will come to your rescue on a hungover Sunday.
Mama Maria’s Chicken Mole
Coming in for lunch? This mole, which builds a sweet, lingering heat, is a solid and very filling option.
