I saw this post for big enchilada and we went over tonight. We loved it, and coming from California, we know Mexican and this was the real thing. The mole with the enchilada was aamazing. Just wish we could find good refried beans somewhere...

i am so excited to try these. as for in expsive, we like to keep entrees/meals under 10 for lunch, and under 15 for dinner (i know, that's crazy in NY but we are still adjusting to prices and have a teenager to support!)any other ideas are always appreciated!

The cheap and yummy Cuban hole in the wall is Havana Chelsea, 8th between 19th/20th...

Hi, Mr Ks is out the question... any other ideas for lunch with a cousin?

Thanks guys! please keep them coming... we will try all... as for east of eighth, we loved the prix fixe menu, we thought it was a good deal for a nice decent lunch. we haven't tried them for dinner...we did try the grand sichuan at 9th and 23rd (twice!) and were dissappointed. Could you tell me what is good there? I know the other grand sichuan is supposed to be great, are they owned by the same person?

Also, for the other neighbor newbie, i forgot to mention that we found a cuban "hole in the wall" on 8th (around 20th?), just south of cuba cafe (i am struggling to remember the name, but i will post it when i do) they serve sandwhiches, etc. found it on citysearch. (not the greatest site, but it helps)

also, my stepdaughter loves rickshaws on i forgot to mention that sometimes we go to trailer park louge for the fun food...

We have moved to New York just this year and love to discover good, inexpensive neighborhood finds... We love RUB and East of Eighth and would like to find more great places like them to add to our "repetoire". Let's say within a 10 block radius...

Can't wait to see your suggestions... Thanks!