Coastal Mexican Seafood Makes Waves Uptown

 

ChicoJulio – Bodega de Mar is now open 

on the Upper West Side at 768 Amsterdam Avenue.

 

It is the first New York location of a concept

embraced by diners in Guadalajara and Mexico City,

serving traditional flavors of Mexico’s coastal seafood cuisine.

 

Backyard patio

Coastal Mexican Seafood  Makes Waves Uptown

Beyond Restaurants Group is excited to bring more

true Mexican cuisine and culture to New York.

 

ChicoJulio (“Little Jewel”) was a brave Mexican deep-sea diver,

also known for his beachside cantina in Veracruz.

 

Octopus Escabeche

 

Signature dishes include family recipes:

 

Caldo Michi

Fish and Vegetable Soup, Chopped Avocado, Corn Tortillas

Coastal Mexican Seafood  Makes Waves Uptown

Las Chinitas

Fish Meatballs in a Ginger-Peanut Fish Broth

 

Pulpo en Escabeche

Pickled Octopus, Herbs, EVOO

El Faro

Sautéed Shrimp Burger, Yellow Pepper, Tomato,

Red Onion, Bacon, Chihuahua Cheese, AvocadoCoastal Mexican Seafood  Makes Waves Uptown

Empapelado

Epazote Roasted Whole Fish of the Day

Prepared on open flame
Burro Shrimp a la Talla

 

Taco el Jinete – skirt steak, pico de gallo, salsa verde

 

Carnivores will be delighted with:

La Cachetona 

Slow cooked pulled-pork BBQ Sandwich

Pepito

Skirt steak, refried beans, on baguette, pickled jalapeño

 

Full menu here.

 

Smoky Cucumber

 

ChicoJulio’s beverage program was created

by a 5th-generation ‘agavero.’

 

Coastal Mexican Seafood  Makes Waves UptownIt focuses on tequilas and mescals from family-owned,

artisanal distillers that are committed to agave sustainability.

 

Partner and distiller, Sergio Mendoza’s intention

is to let the true agave expression be present in each cocktail.

 

Signature cocktails will include:

 

Smoky Cucumber

Blanco Tequila 100% Agave, Fresh Cucumber and Lime Juice,

Egg White, Agave Nectar, Chili-Infused Mescal

Agave Silencioso

Blanco Tequila 100% Agave, Green Chartreuse,

Lime, Agave Nectar, Orange Bitters

Coastal Mexican Seafood  Makes Waves UptownBest Paloma in Town

Cimarron Blanco, Beefeater Gin, Maraschino, House-Made Grapefruit Soda

 

Mexican beers, cheladas and micheladas accompany

a wine list dominated by South American bottles.

 

La Chulita Mango

 

Full bar menu here.

 

Brunch service starts Sunday, July 27th 11am – 4pm

 

Hours:

 

Monday through Thursday: 4 – 11pm

Friday and Saturday: 4pm – 12am

Sunday: 11am – 10pm