East Side Dining / Chávez Hall – Mexican
East Side Dining serves as a vibrant global crossroads where the air is thick with the enticing aromas of simmering spices and sizzling woks. This bustling culinary hub invites guests on a journey across continents, pairing the comforting warmth of Ghanaian jollof and creamy butter chicken with the savory, wok-fired depth of Peruvian arroz chaufa and traditional Zimbabwean stews. The communal energy and diverse array of international flavors transform every meal into a spirited exploration of world traditions.
100, Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11794, United States https://stonybrook.edu/dining0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, slow-carb, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Dine-In Door Prices
Standard entry prices for dine-in locations for guests without meal swipes.
- Breakfast Door Price - $9.1: All-you-care-to-eat breakfast at East or West Side Dining
- Lunch/Brunch Door Price - $15.6: All-you-care-to-eat lunch or weekend brunch at East or West Side Dining
- Dinner Door Price - $16.65: All-you-care-to-eat dinner at East or West Side Dining
- Late Night Door Price - $10.9: All-you-care-to-eat late night dining at East or West Side Dining
Featured Student Recipes
Authentic international dishes featured from the Cooking from Home program.
- Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice) - $15.6: Rice, chicken breast, eggs, hot dogs, green onions, red bell pepper, ginger, soy sauce, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Butter Chicken - $15.6: Chicken breast, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, tomatoes, onions, cashew, kasoori methi, garam masala, butter, cream, milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
- Kebab Tabei - $15.6: Ground beef, onion, garlic, tomato, dill, cilantro, turmeric, paprika, sumac, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Sadza Nemuriwo Unenyama - $15.6: Beef stew, cornmeal (Sadza), blanched collard greens, onions, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Spicy Aloo Ki Sabzi - $15.6: Potatoes, red onions, Thai green chili, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, amchur, mustard oil, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, heavy cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ghanaian Jollof Rice - $15.6: Jasmine rice, goat meat or chicken, red and yellow onions, habanero, tomato paste, shrimp powder, bell peppers, ginger, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Desserts
Sweet treats and student-inspired desserts.
- Strawberry Banana Napoleon - $15.6: Puff pastry, vanilla pastry cream, fresh strawberries, bananas, strawberry banana icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fruit Skewers Tanghulu - $15.6: Strawberries, grapes, clementine segments, sugar glaze, corn syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Blue Ribbon Drop Biscuits - $15.6: Bread flour, frozen butter, whole milk, sugar, baking powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian