I love the unusual way that I discover some places here in the city, totally by chance. I was writing a post about dessert with ice cream – which was published on the blog last week – and I was checking the origin of the churro ice cream sandwich when I found out it was a dessert from Playa Betty’s. Playa’s Betty’s opened recently and is the Upper West Side – it is a great tip for those who go to the Natural History Museum and want a good place to eat in the area. The place serves California-style Beach Food.
Indeed, the influence is Mexican. The tacos are the highlights, options with steak, fish, pork, chicken and even vegetarian. Each taco costs on average $ 4 to US $ 5. I was there at lunch with a friend and I ordered two: carne asada, with meat, and baja fish with a delicious fish. Both were very tasty – and I am not a huge fan of tacos. We took the opportunity and ordered a guacamole as appetizer ($ 12). The portion is huge and serves four people,. What I thought most interesting is that the guacamole comes with the toppings (cilantro, tomato, onion, seeds, pepper) into separate portions and you mix as you like. For those who want a more incremented course, there is the option of bows, with rice or quinoa, greens, beans and protein (fish, tofu cheese, chicken or beef) for $ 12. It is very well served! For dessert, we chose the famous churro ice cream sandwich and we shared ($ 8). The mixture of crunchy and warm churros with vanilla ice cream is indescribable. It’s delicious, irresistible! Bonus, I can not help but be charmed by the atmosphere of Playa Betty’s: the decor is a cuteness, you can see that every detail has been planned with care. Now, in summer, there are tables outside, and I think it helps to further increase the cool climate of the place. Remember, Playa Betty’s also has a selection of drinks like tequilas, beers and a variety of special margaritas.
You can check the website to see the full menu and make a reservation.
Address: 320 Amsterdam Avenue. Use 1, 2 or 3 subway line.
Laura Peruchi is a Brazilian blogger, author, and entrepreneur. She has lived in Manhattan with her husband since 2014. Since then, she has shared on her blog varied content about the Big Apple. From travel tips, including unusual things to do, shopping tips, etiquette, restaurants, and a lot more, her blog has become a reference in Portuguese (also available in English) for anyone planning a trip to New York City.
