Hecho en Dumbo
“(Try them for nearly half the price at the bar during happy hour) Carlos behind the bar makes a very good cocktail.”
“One word: Guacamole
There's something pretty awesome about the way this simple appetizer is prepared here.”
“EDIT: We ate picaditas de jaiba, tacos el acalde, queso fundido de rajas, and "some crazy chocolate peanut dessert" according to Meghan.”
Hecho en Dumbo
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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5 stars for the food, but 1 star off for the server who seemed impatient and looked at us as aliens.
The cocktails and food all have their unique and strong flavor. I loved it all! The spicy grapefruit margarita was delish and this other cocktail that tasted like a Bloody Mary and came with a side of beer that you could refill your drink – a weird combo but the flavored worked.
The guacamole is awesome and a must! The crab on corn masa was okay (wouldn't get again) as was the chile relleno (wouldn't get again). The ceviche was excellent! The octopus was also great.
I loved the fish entree and pork entree. The seafood entree was also pretty awesome. Again, all of these had different and amazing flavors. Loved!
Dude wow, wtf? I was so excited to come here and I was so disappointed after we ate. I read all the reviews and thought the bad reviews were just from snobs. Idk if I'm a snob but this place left A LOT to be desired.
Such as…
* The guacamole was totally flavorless and crying for salt. We paid extra – this was not included in the brunch.
*the guacamole chips were stale AF
* The huevos tortas claimed to have chorizo but were served with no chorizo
* the table water was piss warm
* overall, I was embarrassed when I left
* The punch bowl bowl drinks were gross, watered down crap
*Not worth $40pp plus tax and tip
The Good
() The French toast was tasty and fun, like a great dessert. Be sure to order it last.
() Order a margarita. Do not order any bowl drinks.
() Tip is included for groups – we had a group table of 7. NOT A CRITICISM! Just know before ya go
I honestly hate waiting for my friends and based on past experiences, I've always been the one to wait. So heck, let's leave the house a couple of minutes later today.. And so, I did, and the consequence was that they ended up going to Muji (to wait for me since they were 15 minutes early) and I still end up waiting for them at the restaurant when I arrived. *sigh*
Me: Don't suppose two Asians chicks came in here, did they?
Owner(?): There's only Caucasians as of now. but we accept all kind!
Me: Haha, okay. I'll be back
-waits outside on a hot sunny day for 15 mins- And finally I see them from across the street. -goes inside and get seated-
Server: Hola. ¿Como estas?
Me: Bien. ¿y tu?
Server: Bien -continues to talk in spanish-
Me: Wait! Sorry, that's all I know 🙁 los siento
And so the two ladies arrive and got seated. We look through the menu and a friend and I decided on the unlimited brunch (because we wanted to try everything in sample-sized dishes) while the other friend just wanted one dish since she can't really eat much. We spoke with the server and we were told that it was not possible for only two of us to have unlimited while another friend only orders one dish.
Hecho en Dumbo and I started off on great terms, he was pretty fun to be with. But unfortunately I was disappointed when they weren't able to accommodate our request. If you want to pick the unlimited brunch, everyone at the table would need to get it. TBH, it's understandable. But look at us, we're just two anorexic Asian chicks and a fat chick. How much do you think we can eat?!
In the end, all of us opted for the unlimited brunch. After the meal, I personally didn't think it was worth it.
What did I like?!
The salt-cured steak in Chilaquiles Rojos Con Cecina.
The cranberries from the Torrejas (french toast).
The spicy shrimp was great in Caldo de camaro, though we barely touched the soup due to its spice level.
My friends dig the red snapper with habanero in crisp corn tortilla.
I hated the hard wheat bread that came with the egg sandwich.
Also did not dig the bacon in the mini hamburguesa.
Will not be back. Unlimited brunch was not worth it or just not my taste.
Came here last week, had tacos de lengua, pretty good salsa rojo was pretty hot, cool litttle place cocktails were good.
Hands down, favorite Mexican restaurant in New York (so far). Don't be fooled by the small space and bland decor, which boasts a Dia de Los Muertes shrine in October, Hecho en Dumbo's menu features a wide selection of creatively concocted dishes and variety of margaritas that range from traditional or ultra-spicy.
The plates are small, so I'd recommend ordering several to share with your guests, but are they delicious! I would rate each dishes on the more gourmets side of Mexican, but each entree and appetizer packs on the flavor. My favorites? The steak burritas (finely shredded steak wrapped in tortilla) — my mouth is watering just thinking about it! I would also recommend getting the tacos, which are three for $14 and available in tons of iterations such as chile rellenos and mixed seafood.
Four stars makes complete sense. Guacamole and chips were incredible. Lobster tacos were awesome. I would definitely bring the team here for dinner. Open a location in Boston please.
Due to our busy schedules of work, travel, family obligations, etc., somehow my best friend and I hadn't seen each other since the early fall until this past wkend. I had purchased a Gilt City deal for Hecho en Dumbo after hearing positive things about it, and Adrienne and I met up for brunch and girly catch-up. I also was finally able to give her the birthday present that had been sitting at home collecting dust for months–her birthday is in mid-October.
Hecho en Dumbo is not actually in Dumbo, however their Mexican fare was featured at the late, great Dumbo General Store; I used to love the coffee there! The interior of the restaurant has that repurposed warehouse vibe that is ubiquitous in Dumbo. This is not a complaint. It was comfortable and the staff was very friendly, encouraging me to take our table a bit early since it was too frigid out to mill around plus I had a cold.
The Gilt deal included a brunch entree, special, or plate of tacos plus a beverage (including brunch cocktails) for two people for only $25. This was a very good deal, especially given the quality of the food. In the mood for beef, I ordered the short rib tacos. The portion was enormous with four tacos (quite tasty, though some of the meat was a bit fatty so I kicked it to the side of the plate with my fork–no big deal), a bowl of delightful beans with a wedge of cheese, and a selection of zesty salsas. Adrienne seemed pleased with her ricotta pancakes with strawberries and bacon.
I rarely come down to the LES but I would certainly return to Hecho en Dumbo with or without a voucher. I would love to return at night for dinner and tequila.
I visited Hecho as part of a collective dining experience where a group of us got together and tried several dishes selected by Chef Danny Mena.
It will be tough for me to speak to the service because we were a large group in a private room. It was slow but it was essentially a chef's table for 15 people so that's totally normal. I loved how passionate the chef was about his food and his process. I think one of the main things I will remember about this place is that you can tell a lot of heart was put into the creation of the restaurant and every dish. Each dish had a story. It was remarkable.
As for the dishes I loved: the queso (and the tortillas that came with it, the ceviche, and the flan for dessert. I am not a huge margarita fan but their margaritas were stellar. I also loved that when I said I wasn't a margarita lover the bartender asked me what kind of cocktails I like and recommended a margarita I would enjoy. If I can make a suggestion to any business owner it's to find great bartenders. A perfect drink accompaniment can mean the difference between a good and great experience. Also, ambiance is great. It's Bowery meets Mexico City. Cool.