Boogie Down Bites: Cocina Chente

<p>Cocina Chente in Riverdale is known for being a mezcaleria and serving a dish that's ready to erupt.</p>

News 12 Staff

May 24, 2018, 10:25 PM

Updated 2,153 days ago

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Cocina Chente in Riverdale is known for being a mezcaleria and serving a dish that's ready to erupt.
Named after Vicente Fernandez , the king of rancheras himself, the small bar aims to transport patrons to Mexico with subtle touches in home-like decor and its smoking dishes.
Its wide selection of the Mexican spirit mezcal brings in a curious crowd.
But many say the 'El Vocano' dish will make your taste buds burst with flavor. The dish is served on a 'molcajete' stone rock in a chorizo vegetable sauce, filled with churrasco, chicken and shrimp. It's topped with a fried egg and comes with sides of rice, beans and tortillas.


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