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EE's Recommendations:

Best Mexican:

Mercadito's guac sampler

 1.  Mercadito - 179 Avenue B. nr. 11th St. The Mexican tapas are perfect for a sharing and drinks are amazing!  They also offer all you can eat tacos for $23 per person Sunday, Monday (all night long) and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday after 10!

 2.  La Lucha - 147 Avenue A. nr. 9th St. A funky little restaurant serving some of the best 'Mexican street food'.  So authentic that you'll feel like you're in Mexico!

3.  Toloache - 251 W. 50th St. nr. Broadway.  They are notorious for their delicious margaritas to accompany their delicious food!

Sashimi dinner @ Kanoyama

Best Sushi:
1.  Tomoe (no website) - 172 Thompson St. nr. Houston.  They don't take reservations, but they are definitely worth the wait (if there is one!)

2.  Kanoyama - 175 2nd Ave. @ 11th St.  The secret's out - this is the best sushi in the East Village!

3.  Sushi Yasuda -  204 East 43rd St. nr. 3rd Ave. The most traditional sushi you'll find outside of Japan.  The prices aren't cheap, but their fish is worth the splurge.

Best Spanish Tapas:

Bone Marrow @ Casa Mono

1.  Casa Mono - 125 17th St. @ Irving.  One of those rare places where it doesn't matter what you eat.  Every dish offers its own surprise!

2.  Tia Pol - 205 10th Ave. nr. 22nd St.  Traditional Spanish cuisine that will knock your socks off!

3.  Boqueria - 53 West 19th St. nr. 6th Ave.  Authentically delicious!  Don't forget to order their sangria.

MUST VISIT:
1.  Porchetta - 110 E. 7th St. nr. Ave. A. Known for their roasted pork sandwiches!
2.  Chikalicious - 203 E. 10th St. nr. 2nd Ave. Gourmet Dessert bar.
3.  Artichoke - 328 E. 14th St. nr. 2nd Ave.  Maybe the best pizza in the city - wEE recommend the artichoke and sicilian slice.

Cuban Sandwich & Mexican corn @ Cafe Habana

4.  Burger Joint - 119 W. 56th St. nr. 6th Ave. A cool, throwback burger joint in Le Parker Meridien Hotel.

5.   Café Habana - 17 Prince St. @ Elizabeth St. A discovered hidden gem - wEE recommend the Mexican corn!

6.  Momofuku Ssam Bar -207 2nd Ave. @ 13th St. David Chang is possibly the best new chef in NY - wEE recommend the pork buns!

7.  Pearl Oyster Bar - 18 Cornelia St. nr. Bleecker St.  Best seafood around.  No reservations, but worth the wait! wEE recommend the lobster roll.

8.  Lupa - 170 Thompson St. nr. Houston St.  Mario Batali's Osteria Romana. wEE recommend their pasta!

9.  Gramercy Tavern - 42 E. 20th St. nr. 5th Ave. I don't usually choose favorites (this is mine though!) wEE recommend everything on the menu :)