Right on the border between Bed-Stuy and Bushwick is Tlacualli Breakfast from chef Santiago Lopez. The native of Mexico offers a smorgasbord of classic diner fare like French toast and Greek salads, along with Mexican-leaning dishes such as the Mayan frittata, which comes with a morita aioli.
“Tlacualli” is actually the Nahuatl word for food, or, as Tlacualli Breakfast explains on its Instagram, “the action of bringing food to a family member at the place where they work. This practice, [which has] almost disappeared in cities, was very common in past times, especially in rural populations.” This is the kind of place where you can bring your entire family or friend group to break bread, and the warmth of the staff adds to the convivial vibe.
Don’t sleep on the extensive drink menu, which includes juices, smoothies, Mexican soft drinks, mocktails, aguas frescas, and several cold coffee drinks that could double as dessert (looking at you, iced coffee with Nutella and Oreo). Oh, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi!
Right on the border between Bed-Stuy and Bushwick is Tlacualli Breakfast from chef Santiago Lopez. The native of Mexico offers a smorgasbord of classic diner fare like French toast and Greek salads, along with Mexican-inspired dishes such as the Mayan frittata, which comes with a morita aioli. Don’t skip the drinks, like an iced coffee horchata with whipped cream.