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Incredible Mexican food (but expensive)
The food here was excellent. Everything we had was very tasty - guacamole with chips, fish tacos and octopus. I canโt fault the food at all, portion sizes were large and everything was as expected.
As with most places in NYC, it was expensive. $16 for guacamole and chipsโฆ but every good Mexican we looked at was the same price.
So if youโre happy for the cost, I recommend this place!
Amazing culinary experience
I'm a fan of this place! I love the gastronomic proposal they have, since they combine traditional Mexican food with insects, it sounds weird but it is really delicious!
Be the first to ReplyTerrible Experience - Not the same place it was couple years ago
We've been coming to your restaurant for years - before your establishment became popular. We've recommended Black Ant dozens upon dozens of times to friends over the last 6 years. This was probably the last time we will ever come to the restaurant or ever recommend it again. In fact, we will go out of our way to make sure everyone we know is aware that the Black Ant has changed and to beware coming here.
I called yesterday to ask your receptionist/front desk person if there was any issue with booking a mother's day table for 8 using 4 pulsd deals each for a couple to have 2 drinks plus entree each. She said absolutely not, and I booked accordingly. We arrived today with grandparents and great grandparents, and we were inquistioned (several times over) that the PULSD deals could not be combined. The waiter and then manager approached our table several times to say that this was a problem - embarrassing my wife, child and I in front of our entire family. Finally they agreed to let us use the certificates I was previously told I could use.
We sat at 2:30. We did not receive our first drinks until 3:330. Some of our meals were modified as certain ingredients were not available (e.g., I had a squid and lamb chorizo dish that had no lamb chorizo and resmembled an appetizer side dish). At the end of the meal I was handed a bill with a close to $100 surcharge. I was being automatically charged for Taxes on twice the amount of the PULSD deals I paid for. And automatic gratuity on that same amount. I questioned this with the manager and the waiter and was told "this is how you do it". I was embarrassed in front of my entire family in repeated conversations. I paid the bill just to get out of there and let management know this would be the last time we would ever come to your restaurant.
This entire email is going on yelp. Congratulations on losing a long time customer and turning a social influencer against your entire establishment to let everyone they know to avoid ever going to the Black Ant again.
Great Mexican food in NYC
Great evening with great authentic mexican dishes, large selections.
Margaritas were fresh and tasty
Great Drinks
My group of 4 friends just went for cocktail and the Black Ant didn't disappoint. There's a very intriguing menu of Mexican liquor based cocktails that are both delicious and powerful. More than two and you probably wouldn't want to walk far (forget driving altogether) afterwards. Most cocktails ran between $13-16, which is pretty much par for anyplace decent in Manhattan. We didn't try the food, as we has a dinner reservation elsewhere, but it looked and smelled yummy. We'll be back.
Be the first to ReplyGreat Happy Hour
The Blank Ant is a Mexican spot down in the East Village that has good drinks, good food, and a nice atmosphere with a patio and all. Happy Hour runs 4-7 pm, and while you wonโt be getting $2 tacos or $3 beers, the price for the value reasonable. Margaritas are $8 down from $11/$12, and boy are they good. The Smokey Jalapeno has a complex flavor that pairs well with the chili, salt, and sugar rim and the classic margarita is close to perfection, with the right ratio of tequila to fresh lime. If you want to get fancy, try the classic margarita with a smoky rim!
The fish tacos feature perfectly fried swordfish with a hibiscus slaw, spicy aioli, and some hot chili. Each bite has texture, a bit of sweet, and a bit of heat. Happy hour will set you back $10 for two tacos ($15 on the regular menu.) They were so good we decided to try out the chicken as well, but it proved to be fairly yawn-inducing with basic flavors and no punch.
Birthday
The food was ok and the service as well. But the desert (churros) was not ok, to well done. Complained but nothing extra, not even the coffee at the end.
Fun to try
We looked forward to our trip to this spot-it was definitely more bar-like than a restaurant. Volume was sky high.
The drinks were quite good. Nice tequila and mezcal menu. The ceviche and the mole sauce for the duck was killer good. The grasshopper croquette texture was too mushy and would not recommend. Bottom line-glad we went once but would try another place next time.
For the Insectivore And More
Next month I'll be traveling to Mexico City, and very much looking forward to the cuisine. But who can wait? Not me. Mexican cuisine is more than inventive tacos, it is second to none in the preparation of six-legged creatures. If you've ever been bitten by a mosquito, here is your chance for revenge. Thus the chapulines (roasted grasshoppers) are exquisitely presented. Delightfully crunchy, tasty and accompanied by a nice pepper sauce, avocado puree, and grated cheese. And tequila, of course. Oh yes, you can. This is the place to take that chance.
But there's more to The Black Ant than bugs. It took me a long time to decide on the main dish. I eventually went with the Pulpo (octopus), which was succulent and wonderful. But I must return more than once to try their braised pork cheeks, duck dumplings, and the wrapped rabbit enchilada. (I can't wait.)
They have a fine list of tequilas, from which you can order blanco, reposado, or aรฑejo. The only thing missing is an accompanying sangrita. Perhaps one day they'll add that.
The service is absolutely first rate!