Citrico – Mexican
Citrico radiates a sun-drenched warmth, where the air is perfumed with the bright scent of charred chilies and freshly squeezed citrus. Artisanal plates bring the bold soul of Mexico to life, pairing hand-pressed tortillas with vibrant, slow-simmered flavors that dance between smoky depth and zesty freshness. It is a spirited escape where the clinking of mezcal glasses and the rhythmic energy of the kitchen create a backdrop for a truly soulful dining experience.
681 Washington Avenue, NY 11238 +1-347-955-4519 https://citricobrooklyn.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (266 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this cozy "hole in the wall" for its delicious, fresh Mexican cuisine and warm, accommodating service. Standout dishes include the zesty guacamole with pomegranate, creamy shrimp tacos, juicy cochinita pibil, and flavorful vegan options like the Tostada de Hongos. Guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and excellent value, particularly highlighting the generous portions and daily specials like Taco Tuesday.
Menu
Entradas
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $13: With chips or corn tortillas; topped with pomegranate
- Salsas - $11: Three housemade salsas and pico de gallo served with corn chips
- Gorditas - $12: Handmade tortillas with black beans, queso fresco, crema, and lettuce
- Aguacate Frito - $12: Fried avocado topped with shrimp ceviche and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Cebolla Citrico - $13: A fried onion ring filled with guacamole served with spicy shrimp, steak and pasilla salsa over a grilled pineapple slice
- Ceviche - $12: Raw fish ceviche with grilled pineapple, tomato, onions, grapefruit, orange, spinach, lime juice served with chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Camarones al Ajillo - $11: Garlic shrimp and guajillo chiles with a slice of telera bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Coctel De Camaron - $10: Mexican style shrimp cocktail with red onions and avocado Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Queso Fundido - $11: Poblano pepper, onions, and mushrooms in pasilla or chorizo
- Jalapeños Rellenos - $11: Jalapeño poppers stuffed with spinach and queso Oaxaca and a sweet onion salsa
- Elote - $7: Mexican street corn with cotija cheese, chili pepper and chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Esquites - $7.5: Corn, epazote, jalapeño, chipotle mayo, tajin, and cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Tlacoyo con Ensalada de Nopales - $12: Chick peas, cactus, queso fresco, onions, tomato, cilantro, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tostada de Camaron y Pulpo - $11: Crispy corn tortilla topped with shrimp, octopus with green olives, avocado, tomato, onions, and cilantro (chilled)
- Cazuelitas Rellenas - $13: Three corn tortilla crispy bowls filled with cochinita, steak and cheese, shrimp ceviche
- Tostada de Cochinita - $9: Citrus marinated pulled pork, slices of avocado topped with pickled onion and habanero
Ensaladas Y Sopas
Salads and Soups
- Ensalada Ofelia - $13: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, pineapple, radish, pepitas, queso blanco, lemon mustard vinaigrette topped with crispy beets Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ensalada Luna - $14: Mixed greens, slices beets, avocado, queso fresco cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pozole Rojo o Verde - $14: Served with a simple tostada Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Sopa de Frijol - $9: Black bean soup topped with crema fresca and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Tacos
Single Taco $6 | Two Tacos $11 | 3 Tacos $16
- Hongos en Salsa Pasilla - $6: Mushrooms in pasilla salsa with queso fresco and crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegetales - $6: Sauteed zucchini, squash, peppers mushrooms avocado and queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Nopales con Frijoles y Salsa Guajillo - $6: Cactus and black beans in a guajillo salsa topped with queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pollo Milanesa - $6: Fried chicken, guacamole, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Camarón - $6: Shrimp in a jalapeño-cilantro mayo and Oaxaca cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pulpo Enchilado - $6: Grilled spicy octopus with pico de gallo and avocado salsa Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Huitlacoche - $6: Corn smut, queso blanco, epazote, crema avocado salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bistec - $6: Beer marinated steak topped with onions and cilantro
- Pescado - $6: Fried fish with pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Cochinita Pibil - $6: Citrus marinated pull pork topped with lemon-pickled red onions and habanero chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber
- Al Pastor - $6: Spiced pork, pineappple, cilantro and onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Chicharrón - $6: Soft pork rinds cooked in salsa verde, rice, crema and queso fresco Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Quesadillas
Handmade corn tortillas with queso Oaxaca topped with queso fresco, crema, shredded lettuce
- Simple - $13: Oaxaca cheese and epazote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vegana - $15: Tofu scramble, vegan cheese, poblano peppers and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Espinaca - $14: Spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hongos - $14: Mushrooms, jalapeños and epazote Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Bistec - $15: Steak, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Al Pastor - $14: Spicy braised pork and pineapple Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Cochinita Pibil - $14: Citrus marinated pulled pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber
Tortas
Traditional Mexican sandwiches made with freshly locally baked teleras (bread)
- Torta de Milanesa de Pollo - $14: Breaded chicken avocado, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeños and chipotle mayo
- Torta de Aguacate - $14: Avocado, black beans, romaine lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeños and vegan chipotle mayo
- Torta de Chilaquiles - $14: Chilaquiles verdes or rojos, with eggs, crema, queso and onions
- Torta de Vegetales - $14: Zucchini, squash, peppers, mushrooms, onions, queso fresco, avocado and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Torta de Chorizo - $14: Chorizo, scrambled in eggs, jalapeños, onions, and black beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Torta al Pastor - $14.5: Spicy braised pork, pineapple, avocado, tomato, onions, lettuce, Oaxaca cheese, mayo and jalapeños Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Torta de Chile Relleno - $14: Poblano pepper stuffed with queso blanco, battered and fried with queso, crema and salsa roja
- Torta de Cochinita Pibil - $14.5: Pulled pork, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, jalapeños, and mayonnaise
Tostadas
On crispy corn tortillas topped with crema, queso fresco and shredded lettuce
- Simple - $6.5: Avocado on black bean puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Betabel en Mole - $6.5: Beets in mole with rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Hongos - $7: Mushrooms in pasilla salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Camarón y Pulpo - $8.5: Shrimp and octopus with green olives, avocado, tomato, onions and cilantro (chilled, no dairy) Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Pescado - $8: Fish ceviche, avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime and drizzled olive oil Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline
- Chicharrón con Nopales - $7.5: Tender pork rinds, sliced cactus, and rice with salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Cochinita - $7.5: Citrus marinated pull pork, slices of avocado and pickled onions and habanero (no dairy) Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Platos Fuertes
Served with yellow rice and black beans
- Pechuga Rellena - $23: Chicken breast stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, served with salsa roja or pipian and potatoes
- Flautas - $23: Crispy tacos of either chicken or cheese over red or green salsa with crema queso fresco and egg
- Chile Relleno de Queso - $24: Poblano pepper stuffed with queso blanco, battered fried topped with salsa roja
- Chile Relleno Vegano - $26: Poblano pepper stuffed with tofu, mushroom, onions, and queso, pepitas, vegan battered and fried with salsa roja or salsa pasilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chile Relleno de Camarón y Pulpo - $27: Poblano pepper stuffed with shrimp, octopus, tomatoes, avocado, onions, green olives served over salsa roja
- Milanesa de Pollo - $23: Chicken milanesa with mozzarella cheese, avocado and salsa guajillo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicharron con Nopales - $23: Tender pork rinds and sliced cactus cooked in a green tomatillo salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach
- Pasta Roja con Camarones - $26: Angel hair pasta with chipotle cream sauce, chorizo and avocado
- Camarones a la Mexicana - $25: Shrimp cooked with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Bistec - $26: Hanger steak marinated in pasilla with house-made pickled jalapeños, pickled onions, avocado and corn tortillas
Enchiladas
Three enchiladas served with yellow rice and black beans
- Banderas - $23: Chicken enchiladas topped with salsa verde, salsa roja and queso fresco
- Pipian Rojo - $24: Shredded pork and mushroom enchiladas topped with pipian salsa, queso fresco and crema
- Suizas de Espinaca y Queso blanco - $19: Spinach and queso blanco enchiladas with a spicy tomato cream salsa, swiss cheese and crema fresca
- Vegana - $25: Tofu enchilada topped with your choice of arbol, red, or green salsa, vegan queso and vegan crema Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Postres
Desserts
- Carlota - $12: Mexican citrus cake with homemade key-lime gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Mousse - $10: Semi-sweet rich chocolate mousse
- Gelatos - $10: Homemade key-lime gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Strawberry Mousse - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
A Lado
Sides
- Guacamole - $6
- Pico de Gallo - $2.5
- Homemade Salsas - $2
- Tortillas or Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rice & beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Crema, Queso Fresco - $1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Crema, Vegan Queso Fresco - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Brunch
Includes a juice, agua fresca, cafe de olla or tea
- Ensalada de Frutas - $16: Seasonal fruits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Panqueques - $16: Pancakes with strawberries and chocolates chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tacos or Torta de Huevo a la Mexicana - $16: Scrambled egg breakfast tacos with onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado and queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Torta de Huevo con Tocino - $16: Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, black beans and mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Torta de Chorizo - $16: Mexican chorizo, scrambled eggs, jalapeños, onions, black beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles Arbol, Rojos, or Verdes - $16: Choice of two eggs any style or cecina and refried beans
- Flautas - $16: Chicken, cheese or papas con chorizo served over red or green salsa with refried black beans, avocado, and topped with a fried egg
- Quesadilla Vegana - $16: Vegan quesadilla made with small corn tortillas, tofu scramble, vegan swiss cheese, and poblano peppers and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Huevos Rancheros - $16: Two fried eggs and refried black beans with homemade salsa ranchera on crispy or soft corn tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Huevos con Bistec - $16: Two eggs, slices steak, avocado salsa and homefries Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Huevos Divorciados - $16: Two housemade salsas over eggs any style and corn tortillas with refried black beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Huevos Ahogados con Chorizo o Espinaca - $16: Two poached eggs over chorizo OR spinach poblano hollandaise sauce served with homefries
- Poblano Omelette - $16: Poblano peppers, onions, queso Oaxaca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Omelette - $16: Zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, mushrooms, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Bacon Avocado Omelette - $16: Bacon, avocado, queso Oaxaca
Cocktails
- Margarita - $15: Tequila, triple sec, lime juice; shaken or on the rocks
- Margarita Pitcher - $38: Tequila, triple sec, lime juice; shaken or on the rocks
- Mezcalrita - $18: Espadin mezcal, triple sec, lime juice; with a spicy salt rim
- Spicy Margarita - $16: Jalapeño infused tequila, triple sec, lime juice
- Flavored Margarita - $16: Strawberry, raspberry, coconut, passionfruit
- Flavored Margarita Pitcher - $42: Strawberry, raspberry, coconut, passionfruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mojito - $14: Rum, fresh mint, sugar, lime
- Mojito Pitcher - $36: Rum, fresh mint, sugar, lime
- Paloma - $14: Grapefruit soda tequila
- Paloma Pitcher - $36: Grapefruit soda tequila Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beer - $7: Modelo, victoria, pacifico, negra modelo, dos x, corona familiar
- Micheladas - $11: Spicy beer cocktail Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sangria - $11: White or red
- Sangria Carafe - $25: White or red
- Tropical - $15: Espandin and barril mezcal, coconut and pineapple
- A la Playa - $14: Tequila blanco, white peach, hibiscus and orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Guavazcal Cocktail - $14: Mezcal, guava, lime, and ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Guerrero Cocktail - $15: Espadin mezcal, tequila blanco, hibiscus, lime, orange and agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Copitas de Mezcal
Single shots of mezcal
- Guavazcal - $15: Mezcal, guava, lime, and ginger beer
- Guerrero - $16: Espadin mezcal, tequila blanco, hibiscus, lime, orange and agave
- Horchata con Piquete - $12: Espadin mezcal, horchata, anise (seasonal)
Beverages
Non-alcoholic drinks
- Aguas Frescas and Juices - $3.5: Lime, hibiscus, horchata, orange, mango, guava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sodas - $3: Coke, diet coke, club soda, lime, mango, tamarind, grapefruit, apple, mandarin
- Cafe de Olla, Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Citrico
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Cochinita suits keto and gluten-free diets, while Huevos Divorciados and Tostada de Camaron y Pulpo are both gluten-free and dairy-free.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers appreciate the fresh cuisine, warm service, and excellent value, specifically highlighting the guacamole, shrimp tacos, cochinita pibil, and generous portions.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Citrico offers keto Cochinita, gluten-free Huevos Divorciados, vegan Tostada de Hongos, and low-carb Hongos en Salsa Pasilla.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Guests appreciate the excellent value of this budget-friendly ($) restaurant, specifically highlighting the generous portions and daily Taco Tuesday specials.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The review summary mentions no concerns, instead highlighting fresh Mexican cuisine, warm service, intimate atmosphere, and excellent value.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include zesty guacamole with pomegranate, creamy shrimp tacos, juicy cochinita pibil, and the flavorful vegan Tostada de Hongos.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and cozy "hole in the wall" feel of this 4.3/5 rated Mexican restaurant.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Diners recommend this cozy "hole in the wall" for its intimate atmosphere and warm service, earning a 4.3/5 rating.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Citrico has a website at https://citricobrooklyn.com/, though the provided data does not explicitly confirm online ordering availability.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this 4.3/5 rated 'hole in the wall' for its intimate atmosphere, warm service, mezcal, and popular Taco Tuesday specials.
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