Bonita?

nathan

Does anyone know anything about Bonita? It's either a restaurant or bar getting ready to open on Myrtle (Clermont - Vanderbilt).

brooklynjay

The original Bonita's is a Mexican Restuarant located in Williamsburg. They've got the best mexican grilled corn and fish tacos IMHO. They've also got very good sangria all at a reasonable price.

It's one of my favorite places to eat and I can't wait for the one to open in our nabe.

I thought the Bonitas was opening up on DeKalb, not Myrtle, where the old Italian restuarant use to be?

nathan

You're right. It's Dekalb. HUGE brain fart here.

young hovacraft

That's great news. The Bonita's in Williamsburg is great. Who doesn't love fish tacos?

nathan

Young Hovacraft wrote: Who doesn't love fish tacos?

Me! Yuk!

But I'm sure they'll have something else I'll like.

brooklynjay

don't knock the fish tacos until you try them. i was a bit turned off by the idea of them at first but now i can't get enough of it

in the winter they have a spicy seafood soup, at least they do in the williamsburg location, that's absolutely fantastic

man, i think i'm going to have to head to williamsburg this weekend - all this talk about bonitas has me craving it

young hovacraft

Euphemisms aside, fish tacos are delicious.

The corn and fresh guacamole are fantastic, too.

nathan

Sorry, but I'm sticking to my guns here. I love calamari, fried catfish, shrimp, sushi (of some varieties), and scallops. I don't like oily fish, or oysters or mussels and I'm just not gonna be won over to fish tacos.

Be happy. It just leaves more for the rest of you.

isla

Sounds excellent.

When is it supposed to open?>

anonymous

It's supposed to open the week of the 12th. They're just waiting on kitchen equipment.

anonymous

too bad there are great mexican restaurants already in the area. why on earth didn't they put something interesting on Dekalb? i guess the real thing has to get replaced by the hipster thing in every neighborhood. in the meantime i'll stick to Castros.

brooklynjay

it's suppose to open on november 15th if all goes well.

stuygal

I went to Bonita a couple weeks ago... The fish tacos were excellent, but the charge for EVERYTHING. It was crazy. They charged for the chips and salsa...I was ok with that. I asked if I could have my tacos on a flour instead of corn tortilla.. They said no, but they could bring a tortilla out for like 2 more bucks.. I was like, "Ok..." Then my friend asked for a little pico de gallo.. They brought her out about 1/4 cup pico and charged like 3 dollars for it. It was a bit much.. but I agree the fish tacos are good

kgirl

The Bonita on DeKalb is not as good at Williamsburg. In fact, I think it's pretty bad! I went twice and the food had no flavor and the drinks were terrible. I would rather go to Pequenas.

BUT perhaps I should have tried the fish tacos...I'll give it one more shot!

windowbox

wait - i thought it wasn't open yet. how did you go there? incidentally, the one in w-burg also has delicious and cheap brunch, and aguas frescas.

kgirl

It's been open for months - on Dekalb (and Vanderbilt, I think). Check it out - would be curious your thoughts since you are familiar with the original.

kgirl

between Vanderbilt and Clermont

http://www.bonitanyc.com/

mixed reviews on chowhound
http://www.bonitanyc.com/

windowbox

oh, i didn't notice before that the thread started last year. i will definitely go and report back! one thing i remember is that the "chopped salad" is way nicer than it sounds, with roasted pumpkin seeds and nice dressing, etc.

jbran

I've been there three times and LOVE it. Chili Rellenos? Awesome. Pork Burrito? Awesome. Margaritas? Awesome. I had the same waitress twice and she was terrific, then got a guy the third time who was pretty apathetic, but other than that, I really enjoy this place.