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mexican

Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant – Dumbo Brooklyn

I remember going to Dumbo, Brooklyn off the York stop many years ago …and really the only thing there right off the stop was Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant. I felt like back then, they had some stewed meats in steam trays. But I could be wrong. This time, it was renovated –no steam trays. All off the menu. Bright colored lights outside to fit along with all the new buildup of businesses in the area.

I remember when I came here with my old girlfriend and her friends years ago –they were showing Shakira on the TV and my girlfriend was talking shit about her. It pissed me off for some reason. Not sure why. But I almost broke up with her because of that. That seems pretty stupid. But I guess talking shit about someone just because they’re pop is too.

Anyway, I came back to visit. It was a grand party. Hipster hangout. My type of people. I felt like people were doing tequila shots all around.

04 Crispy Burrito Bowl - Pedro's Mexican Restaurant

I got the Pedro’s Crispy Burrito Bowl. I didn’t realize it would come in a crispy tortilla bowl, but I guess that makes more sense than what I thought it was going to be. It was huge. Was pretty good. Maybe a little salty.

Anyway, I feel like just because I have bad memories of a place, doesn’t mean that it’s the place’s fault. All I wanted was a burrito bowl …and they gave it to me.

Pedro’s – 73 Jay St (btw Water St & Front St in DUMBO) Brooklyn, NY 11201

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mexican

Calexico’s Burrito Bowl

My workplace forced me to take a vacation day because I hadn’t been using them. So I decided to get a massage and went to Calexico nearby in Greenpoint while I waited for my appointment.

Pork Burrito Bowl - Calexico Greenpoint

Ordered the Chipotle Pork Burrito Bowl ($9) with guac ($3) and crack sauce ($1). That bowl was delicious. Yummy!

Then I went to my massage and I realized –man, I really don’t like massages. They tickle and they hurt. Why do people like that? I just want someone to scratch my back softly. I was telling my friend about this and he sent me a link where hot girls rub their naked oiled bodies against you as a massage. I don’t know if I’m ready for that, but that sure sounds like it hurts a lot less.

Calexico – 645 Manhattan Ave (btw Bedford Ave & Norman Ave in Greenpoint) Brooklyn, NY 11222

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Korilla BBQ Truck

I finally tried the Korilla BBQ Truck. There was no line …well, I mean there was only 5 people vs a line down the block that I usually see if I pass by it.

The way you order is kind of like Chipotle. There’s a line of servers down the assembly line. You pick between tacos, burrito or rice bowl, but with Korean style meats. They even have salsa and cheese. Add kimchi and some veggies, then top it off with their specially made sauces.

Dang, this was so good. Really good. I got the Bulgogi Beef Bowl with everything ($8). The meat was super tender and they gave me a lot. You just can’t see in my photo, since it’s hidden under all that cheese. I thought I would need a knife for those big slices of beef, but I could easily bite it off.

The sauces are really good. I had them put on the Spicy Korilla sauce and the Smokey Mayo one. Hot, creamy and flavorful.

Now I understand why they have lines. Next time, I think I’ll forgo the cheese and the salsa. It just didn’t seem like a right match for my tastes. The salsa almost tasted like pineapple. Was there pineapple in there?

Korilla BBQ Food Truck – Manhattan, NY