We're big fans of guacamole here at spoiled NYC.
One of us even got this job for mentioning some kick-a** guacamole-making skills in her cover letter because that's the kind of expertise we value here.
There's something so satisfying about sharing an order of chips and guacamole and a pitcher (or two...) with your friends on a Sunday-funday, especially if there's football on a big screen somewhere.
It's basically like a salad mashed into dip consistency.
It's got tons of healthy veggies like avocado, peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It's green for heck's sake!
That means that you don't have to worry about all of the fried chips you're eating or the calories from the alcohol...because you're eating a salad dip.
Here are our favorite spots to enjoy some chips in guacamole in NYC.
1. La Contenta (102 Norfolk Street)
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Normally you expect your guacamole to come out as a muted lime green pile of mush. This is not the case at La Contenta who managed to make their guacamole into a beautiful rose-like presentation.
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Not only is this gorgeous dish delicious, it pairs perfectly with their Margarita. Head on over during their Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the week.
2. Hecho en Dumbo (354 Bowery)
If you want fresh made, you can't get fresher than this. Hecho en Dumbo makes their guacamole to order and serves it with its homemade yellow corn chips.
Try it during their happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for only $6 an order
3. Añejo (various locations)
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Are you craving more from your guacamole? Do you want more than just the traditional chips and guac? We have the solution for you!
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Añejo offers a "Spicy Pineapple" guacamole, made with sweet golden pineapple, chipotle, and cotija cheese. They also make a "Verde Guacamole," which includes tomatillo, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, poblanos, and chipotle.
You can try all three for $19.
,4. Jolie Cantina (241 Smith Street- Brooklyn)
You're probably asking why a Mexican-French fusion spot in Brooklyn is on the list of best guacamole. That's because they absolutely make some of the best guacamole in the city.
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Their "Gonzaga Guacamole" is prepared table-side, so you can watch as your order is being made fresh in front of you. It's entertainment and a meal.
5. Toloache (various locations)
If you're a fan of fruit and spice, you might want to check out Toloache. They offer traditional guacamole along with "Frutas Guacamole," and "Rojo Guacamole."
Their "Frutas" is made with avocado, pomegranate, vidalia onion, mango, apple, habanero, and thai basil. Their "Rojo" is made with avocado, tomato, red onion, chipotle, and queso fresco. Their "Rojo" is the spiciest of the three.
6. Maya Restaurant (1191 1st Avenue)
We understand that sometimes traditional guacamole just isn't enough. Head on over to Maya Restaurant and order one of their many guacamole choices.
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With 8 different guacamole options including "Tuna Tartare Guacamole" made with serrano, chipotle, sesame seed, wonton, and jicama salad.
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[Feature Image Courtesy The Infatuation]