Tomatillo in Dobbs Ferry, NY

Cedar Street in Dobbs Ferry is like a mini-restaurant row – there is a lot of variety in a little strip that has at least 6 – 8 restaurants of diverse ethnic cuisines – Japanese, Bistro, Greek, Chinese, Pizza/Italian and then Mexican. These restaurants have been my lunchtime mainstay the past two years, let me begin my telling you about Tomatillo.

This little gem of a place is great because of its well done, yet casual appearance – think polished wood and brick walls. You are welcome with bowls of warm tortilla chips and really fresh tasting salsa.

I first was introduced to Tomatillo, by Peter Roth, a former colleague. Peter likes healthy and easy on the wallet. I think by now, I have tried most of the menu. The food is interesting a little light on spice, but a lovely stop on a relaxed day. They use local organic products, and have lunch specials, sunday brunch specials and a regular highly affordable menu.

The food is offered with optional sauces range from creamy cilatro pesto to chipotle salsa. Items worth mentioning is a breakfast burritto, made with stone barns eggs and chorizo, fish tacos – really fresh tasting cornmeal coated fish, an avocado and chorizo salad.

The sangria is very fruity but packs a punch and they offer two desserts a dense and rich flan and a chocolate mint cake. Do try the place while picking up a quick bite, it is a fun exercise and you shall really not feel too guilty as the restaurant tends to offer a nice balanced fixings. BTW, among other things they actually offer a tortilla free burrito bowl, which is perfect if you are trying to eat gluten-free.

 

Tomatillo

13 Cedar Street

Dobbs Ferry, New York

http://www.mexchester.com