570078 Thu Nov 06 08:23:15 -0800 2008 31 20 General Tristate Archive 0 4153265 We've been hanging out in Port Chester for the past several months and have tried most of the good ethnic places recommended here in Chowhound. So far, we've been to the following places and trying Tarry Lodge this Saturday: -Chavin -Inca Y Gaucho -Patrias -El Plebeyo -Misti -Copacabana -Acuario Are there any other restaurants we should try? I know there are a few other places mentioned here, but the reasonably priced ones all seem to have harsh white lights. I would appreciate any other recommendations for comfort food-type, ~$10-15 per entree, unique ethnic places with cozy atmospheres. Thanks. Thu Nov 06 08:23:15 -0800 2008 41551 krystle920 1 4153334 Fish is really good, but it doesnt meet your criteria of price and ethniticity. Can you tell me about yourexperiences at the ones you listed? Any you can recommend and any you'd suggest avoiding? Thu Nov 06 08:48:59 -0800 2008 4153265 171072 frequentdiner 1 4153759 Try Cafe Mirage. Not ethnic like the ones listed, but you can get a nice meal at a decent price. Thu Nov 06 11:14:36 -0800 2008 4153265 15910 debmom 1 4155563 try tarry lodge..you can eat affordably there Fri Nov 07 06:27:32 -0800 2008 4153265 11476 intrepid 1 4602822 We visited Chavin last weekend and had a tasty and enjoyable dinner. Pisco sours, papa rellenos, papa huanaicas and mixed ceviche were high points. Very friendly and helpful waiter and prices are reasonable. And great selection of paletas across the street after dinner. Thu Apr 16 17:59:10 -0700 2009 4153265 75287 PBB 1 4603142 Did you over look this thread? http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/577511?tag=main_body;topic-577511 Thu Apr 16 20:21:52 -0700 2009 4153265 151970 Jon1856 1 4604122 well - you could get something for a bit more at Nessa but it is totally worth it. YUMMMM.... I would be interested in hearing you Tarry Lodge is as we have been 3 times and were totally unimpressed each time. Fri Apr 17 08:11:53 -0700 2009 4153265 75953 KarenNYC 2 4640803 We just had lunch at Tarry Lodge on Sunday and thought it was great. My wife and I split a pizza and a pasta. We'd been for dinner a few months ago and already thoroughly enjoyed it. Wed Apr 29 18:22:47 -0700 2009 4604122 11925 MisterBill2 2 4861948 We were not impressed either. We are Italian and when we go out to eat, I do not want a fancy pizza or pasta. All my Greenwich non-italian friends love it. I also think its because its she-she. I highly recommend Pasquale's for great food. Go to the TarryLodge for drinks. Wed Jul 15 14:58:14 -0700 2009 4604122 1093965 bbell6758 3 4862283 go to vinnys for lunch on fridays and try not to be so obvious , you would never get elected to judge of supreme court lololololo Wed Jul 15 17:06:25 -0700 2009 4861948 11476 intrepid 4 4866683 Intrepid, why Vinny's - what's it like, what kind of food and why on Fridays in particular? Fri Jul 17 05:39:04 -0700 2009 4862283 48135 laylag 5 4866693 vinnys very old school diner, but italian style, friday they have pasta specials with all kinds of seafood for lunch, good chow, great value, go today if you can Fri Jul 17 05:44:32 -0700 2009 4866683 11476 intrepid 1 4639653 Coyote Flaco, its a dive but great authentic mexican Sonora is great too, may be a few bucks above your price point but worth it. Go over the river from Tarry Lodge into Byram to Famous Pizza and Greek for terrific pan pizza and souvlakia!(left at the light after crossing the water) Burger Shakes and Fries is just a few more blocks away too. Wed Apr 29 12:41:18 -0700 2009 4153265 211737 bonacbub 1 4640579 Looks like you've got the Peruvian places covered well, but there are a lot of other ethnicities too worth exploring. For Ecuadoran food, I like Rinconcito Ecuatoriano on Main. Also on Main is Asi es Colombia. Get the Bandeja Paisa there. Another Colombian place you might like is Aqui es Santa Fe. Very attractive luncheonette feel to it serving authentic Colombian dishes - arepas and beyond. I love Rinconcito Migueleno for really, really good Salvadoran Pupusas. It's on Westchester Avenue almost under the train tracks. For Mexican, I always like Tortilleria Los Gemelos. They are the most consistent of the Mexican places in Port Chester by far. I'm personally not a fan of Coyote Flaco, but that's just me. The only problem with Los Gemelos is that their booths are perhaps the most uncomfortable seats in history. You are better off sitting where the folding chairs are, or along the long single bench that runs along the side nearest where you walk in. But even with the uncomfortable booths, the food is very good. For an after lunch or dinner treat go to Paleteria Fernandez for homemade Mexican ice cream (paletas = ice pops). The watermelon paleta or cantelope "melon" paleta are perhaps the most thirst-satisfying heat busters one could ever hope for. Wed Apr 29 17:07:19 -0700 2009 4153265 11120 adamclyde 2 4646793 I am relieved that I am not the only CH er that was underwhelmed with Coyote Flaco! Fri May 01 15:48:52 -0700 2009 4640579 66662 scharffenberger 3 4650138 I'm not a fan either. It's not terrible, just not noteworthy and we tried it several times. Sun May 03 10:21:24 -0700 2009 4646793 48135 laylag 1 4646790 I recommend the chicken xtudo sandwich at the Brazilian International Bakery and Cafe on Eddy Street. This monster sandwich will feed two. There is a nice quiet dining room upstairs. Fri May 01 15:47:51 -0700 2009 4153265 66662 scharffenberger 2 4647658 Can you describe what is on the xtudo sandwich, scharffenberger? Thanx : ) Sat May 02 04:17:45 -0700 2009 4646790 15910 debmom 3 4775959 Sorry about the delay. A chicken xtudo - A piece of grilled marinated chicken, a piece of ham, a slice of melted queso blanco, some corn, a partially scrambled egg,tomato,lettuce,bacon on a big homemade bun. A beef xtudo is the same except its made with a piece of marinated beef. Just thinking about it makes me want to post a photo! Mon Jun 15 18:30:16 -0700 2009 4647658 66662 scharffenberger 4 4778383 Today they did not have chicken, but they had the other white meat pork. I left my camera at home, so I took it home and got a few photos of it. Tue Jun 16 12:04:58 -0700 2009 4775959 66662 scharffenberger 2 4647677 Great info on the X-Tudo. I don't think I've ever had a chicken one. I can't wait to try it out. Debmom, x-tudos, at least as I think of them, are like the brazilian cheeseburger. Sometimes you'll find ham on them. Sometimes hot dogs (seriously). some times lettuce and tomato, sometimes egg, sometimes everything above. I'm really anxious to try the one from this place. Great find scharffenberger... Sat May 02 04:38:59 -0700 2009 4646790 11120 adamclyde 3 4648311 Alba's - our favorite Italian in the area. Sat May 02 11:12:14 -0700 2009 4647677 216436 FoodMan88 3 4790248 Adamclyde, check out this pic of an x-tudo. Who wouldn't want one especially when it looks that amazingly good ... X-tudo --> http://amorimjuliana.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/x_tudo.jpg Sat Jun 20 10:50:49 -0700 2009 4647677 10609 Cheese Boy 2 4650140 I didn't even realize they had an upstairs. Good to know. Sun May 03 10:22:27 -0700 2009 4646790 48135 laylag 2 4874563 hey there scharffenberger. I finally got to the Brazilian Int'l Bakery and BBQ (or whatever it's called now) today and had the x-tudo. It was great! I had the beef and friend had the chicken. I preferred the beef (very thin pan seared steak). The thing is massive and, as you say, would definitely feed two. I also noticed their churrascaria options were much better than they used to. I always liked it for it's price (inexpensive pay-by-the-pound meat). But usually it's not as fresh as I'd like. Today I went for lunch and the meats looked and smelled quite good. I got the xtudo, so didn't really try anything, but the churrascaria looked great today. Plus, they cook over a live charcoal fire - also something I'd missed in the past. Anyhow, good experience and thanks for the X-Tudo tip. Mon Jul 20 12:07:54 -0700 2009 4646790 11120 adamclyde 3 4874779 FOR LUNCH YESTERDAY, I ATE AN ENTIRE CHICKEN X TUDO. IT WAS SO BIG, I HAVE NOT EATEN SINCE. THEY HAD TAMALES YESTERDAY. MY FAMILY SAID THEY WERE GREAT. Mon Jul 20 13:05:48 -0700 2009 4874563 59708 raider 1 4788104 Can anybody report on Tesoros del Mariscos on Main St? We had a very nice lunch at Aqui es Santa Fe today. Broiled tilapia with a light herb sauce on sauteed peppers and carrots. Fri Jun 19 12:20:54 -0700 2009 4153265 75287 PBB 2 4790058 In retrospect, I think it's called Palacio del Mariscos. Sat Jun 20 09:13:16 -0700 2009 4788104 75287 PBB 3 4790469 all I know is it's been there for quite a while. It's one of the few places on that strip I haven't tried... sorry for being completely unhelpful... Sat Jun 20 12:40:20 -0700 2009 4790058 11120 adamclyde 4 4806490 We visited Palacio del Mariscos for lunch. It's Peruvian and had a nice lunch crowd. The mixed ceviche was very good. ($14) Shrimp,mussles, squid, octopus and fish ceviche with a piece of sweet potato and corn. Also had the lunch of the day (@$7) which was a good beef barley soup and goat stew with rice and beans. Another authentic spot in PC. Thu Jun 25 14:48:31 -0700 2009 4790469 75287 PBB 1 4863113 old world steakhouse The Willett House, fantastic Thu Jul 16 00:02:29 -0700 2009 4153265 1094054 foodlvrzen 1 4875238 T&J's on Westchester Avenue, the one where you enter thru the pizza place. excellent italian and very reasonable prices. they serve a wonderful veal parmigiana and pounded veal cutlet with arrugula and fresh mozzarella. Mon Jul 20 15:14:10 -0700 2009 4153265 69187 biga290