I thought it was great – especially compared to what’s available nearby. The carne asada and shrimp tacos were awesome. Photos and commentary here: http://www.ihearttacos.com/oaxaca-on-smith-street-is-good

Mexican newcomers in a neighborhood that needs them.

Sue Perette is a welcome newcomer on Smith Street.

Apple omelets, pumpkin pancakes, and garden-fresh Bloody Marys.

tortas at Celixico on Union Street and Oaxaca on Smith Street, both in Brooklyn, and at Pinche Taqueria on Lafayette in Manhattan, none of which impressed me.

The best Mexican torta that I’ve had so far is at Nuevo Mexico on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, between 11th and 12th Streets, but I’m looking for more suggestions. I’ve also tried tortas at Celixico on Union Street...

I hope this helps. We love Pho Saigon on University near UCR for Vietnamese. Good mediterranean at Mediterranean Cafe which is in University Village on University. Good—not great—dosas at the Indian grocer that is on...

If you don’t mind going to Brooklyn I had a wonderful meal at Taku on Smith Street a few weeks ago. I am not an expert on the various types of Japanese cuisine, but this was really excellent. Not a sushi place, tho one of...

Lucy’s Hat Shop Marrakesh Restaurant Matyson McCormick & Schmick’s Mixto Novelty Restaurant Opus 251 Paradigm Bar and Restaurant ¡Pasión! Patou Pea on the Parkway Philadelphia Fish & Co. Roy’s Sal’s on...

Is Bagel Oasis the place on 73rd Ave. just west of Bell Blvd? If so, I like it a lot too. Also worthy of mention is Buddy’s Kosher Deli on 73rd Ave. and 251st St., for their good sandwiches. If Bagel Oasis is different from...

(Ethiopian in style) 7. Panos (a small plate for everyone, Greek-style) 8. Mayuri Chaat—Indian street food and sweets 9. Banh Thai (old reliable for pre-concert Thai meals—not the best Thai in town by any stretch, but...

The new Burrito King in Madera at Gateway/north of the Fourth Street exit has pupusas on their menu. They’ve been open three months now and we just tried it last Sat night. I guess the name of the place was a turn off for...

've found good barbecue tough to come by in the NY area, but this place is pretty good. Prepare to be stuffed and still have food to bring home in a doggie bag! Another idea is in Huntington. A place called 34 New Street is...

is reasonably light and crispy, the prawns floured instead of breaded, all ccooked lightly enough so that plenty of flavor remains. Eat in, or take your meal across the street to Kennedy Park and enjoy it at one of the many...

at the same time. 1. Bucatini with Sicilian Pistachio Nut Pesto : thick hollow spaghetti with green beans, toasted breadcrumbs and pecorino cheese. 2. Chicken with Pears and Blue Cheese at HENRY’S END, ON HENRY STREET. Their...