El Sabroso
New York, NEw York
There are some places that you will most likely never know about unless you happen to work in the area. El Sabroso, a tiny lunch counter serving Latin American food in the garment district in Midtown Manhattan, is hidden from the street by two sets of industrial doors – nestled inside the freight-loading entrance of a nondescript skyscraper. Part of its mystique is being able to find it.
Amongst fabric wholesalers and chain restaurants, the 5-seat lunch counter serves up classic Latin American slow-cooked meat dishes with rice and beans, topped off with a smoky, orange hot sauce. Tony, the owner, will greet you as if you’ve known each other your whole lives before rattling off the day’s menu and filling up your styrofoam container.
37th Street Between 7th and 8th Avenue. The perfect spot to grab a no-frills meal before catching your train out of Penn Station.
Nearby Courses: Van Cortland, Skyway, Chelsea Piers, Dyker Beach
