Tijuana Picnic In NYC Lower East Side Offers Flavors Of Mexican With Asian Influence

From fan-favorites like Guacamole and Tacos to creative concoction like Duck Wings in sweet and sour sauce, Tijuana Picnic is a fun, funky restaurant with cool ambiance.

Nestled in the heart of New York City's Lower East Side neighborhood, Tijuana Picnic offers creative Mexican fare with Eastern flavors in a retro vibe. This bi-level space has influences from Mexico and Asia with delicious menu you don't want to miss.

Guacamole

To start, the Guacamole is the perfect appetizer to share. The guacamole at Tijuana Picnic is choke full of chunky avocado mixed with habanero, charred corn, and cilantro. It is topped with julienne radish and micro greens, and served with crunchy blue organic tortilla chips.

Duck Wings

Another crowd-pleaser is the Duck Wings, which features crispy deep-fried wings of duck mixed in sweet and sour spicy sauce. The wings are topped with scallions and chili flakes. We won't judge if you lick the plates off.

Tacos

You can't say you've experienced Mexican food without trying the tacos. Tijuana Picnic offers six different types of tacos, from the vegetarian-friendly mushroom and goat cheese (shiitake mushrooms, poblano chili, corn, goat cheese, and candied nuts) to savory chicken yucateco (guajillo chili marinated, pickled white onions, guacamole, chicharron) to steak (rib-eye, spicy aioli, pickled vegetables, shiso leaves). Indecisive? Then try the Taco Platter, which gives you a choice of 10 tacos - only available Tuesday through Thursday.