
From the team behind Ofrenda Cocina Mexicana comes a new Cocina de Autor: a modern Mexican dining experience founded on original recipes. Chef Mario Hernandez brings modern, creative techniques to a deep knowledge of native, traditional ingredients.
The menu he has created for this dazzling new East Village space offers a glimpse of
the contemporary cuisine found in Mexico City.
Signature dishes include:
Black Ant Guacamole:
Avocado, orange, pasilla, grilled scallions, chicatana salt, corn, ants
Tacos Enchapulinados:
Chapulin-crusted shrimp, tabiche aioli, avocado micro carrots salad
Polla de Plaza:
Guajillo jerk roasted chicken, salsa cruda, creamy string beans, tortillas
The Black Ant
60 Second Avenue b/w 3rd & 4th Streets
212.598.0300






