Animo!
Midtown East · Manhattan · Mexican
1004 Second Ave. · (212) 837-1791
Rated 4.9 from 666 Google reviews
Saves $19 on the $30 lunch prix fixe — $49 of à-la-carte food, about 39% off.
Ánimo! is an authentic Mexican restaurant dedicated to honoring the rich culinary traditions of Mexico.
$30 lunch menu
Appetizers
- Sopes De Cochinita Pibil. Handmade masa sopes topped with slow-roasted achiote-marinated pork.
- Guacamole — normally $18 (best value in this course). Our classic avocado dip, perfectly balanced with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Vegan Tinga Tostaditas. Crispy mini tostadas topped with shredded chicken stewed in smoky chipotle-tomato sauce.
Mains
- Enchiladas De Mole — normally $31 (best value in this course). Rolled tortillas filled with chicken, topped with our rich, house-made mole and sesame seeds.
- Pollo En Queso Fundido. Cochinita style chicken, melted Chihuahua cheese, red pickled onions. Flour tortillas.
- Enchiladas De Cochinita Pibil — normally $28. Slow-roasted achiote-marinated pork, corn tortillas, Chihuahua cheese.
$45 dinner menu
Appetizers
- Pork Belly Chicharrón — normally $17. Crispy, slow-cooked pork belly served with guacamole and corn tortillas.
- Guacamole — normally $18 (best value in this course). Our classic avocado dip, perfectly balanced with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Grilled Panela Cheese — normally $13. Panela cheese, cherry tomatoes, toasted bolillo bread, side of salsa macha. Contains peanuts.
Mains
- Chamorro De Res En Mole — normally $42 (best value in this course). Slow-braised beef shank in a silky mole, finished with toasted sesame. Mexican rice, salsa macha. Contains peanuts and tree nuts.
- Pollo En Pipián Verde — normally $36. Pan-seared boneless half chicken, pipián verde, toasted pumpkin seed sauce.
- Salmón Glaseado Al Chipotle. Salmon, chipotle piloncillo glazed salmon, sweet potato, salsa macha, lime gel, pineapple salsa. Contains peanuts.
Desserts
- Pastel De Elote. Rich corn cake topped with lightly whipped cream and finished with a dusting of cinnamon.
- Pastel Tres Leches. Sponge cake soaked in three milks. Strawberry sauce.
- Rollo De Chocolate. Flourless chocolate roll with strawberry jam, whipped cream, and a hint of espresso.
$30 brunch menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole — normally $18. Our classic avocado dip, perfectly balanced with lime, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Tamales. Tamal masa, choice of chicken or cheese.
- Gorditas Del Noreste. Northern Mexico style gordita, fresh corn masa, picadillo (seasoned ground beef), crema, queso fresco, cilantro.
Mains
- Chilaquiles Con Pollo. Totopos, chicken, sunny side-up egg, avocado, refried beans, queso fresco, crema, salsa roja or verde.
- Tacos De Huevo Con Barbacoa. Scrambled egg, beef barbacoa, smashed avocado.
- Enchiladas Suizas. Corn tortillas, chicken, green salsa, Chihuahua cheese, crema.
- Hot Cakes With Glorias. Hot cakes, caramelized bananas, Mexican glorias. Contains pecans.
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