Summer has certainly hit NYC. We had two days last week that were well into the 90s! Not mention the ice cream trucks are out in full force and most women are wearing skirts or shorts that would make their mothers blush. Not me of course (Hi Mom!).
One of my favorite summer time traditions is brunch. Now you may be wondering, why is brunch reserved for the summer? Well, in theory, it isn’t just a summer time activity but it’s just so much more enjoyable in the warmer weather. There’s nothing quite like strolling to brunch in the sunshine after spending a lazy weekend morning in bed knowing that I don’t have to cook or clean. Bliss.
This past weekend, Alex and I went to one of our favorite brunch locales; Cilantro.
Cilantro is a favorite for a number of reasons. The environment is casual and family friendly, the food is top-notch, and the prices cannot be beat!
As usual, we started our meal with a basket of chips and salsa. They also offer fried plantains which are great! Crunchy, salty, and… gone.
For our entrees, I got the shrimp fajitas with an array of sides and whole wheat tortillas. The thing I love about fajitas is that you have the ability to make it what you want. You can be sure that I ate all the shrimp, peppers, and guacamole 🙂
Alex got his usual dish; steak and eggs. He got this entire dish for $8! I’m telling you the prices are ridiculous. Let’s just hope no one from Cilantro reads this and increases the prices, haha (highly unlikely, indeed).
As always, we left as two very happy customers. If you’re ever looking for a great brunch place on the upper east side, Cilantro never disappoints.
What’s one summer time tradition that you love?
A Voracious Appetite 
I love going to the pool on the roof of my gym! I am quite sure I would love brunch at Cilantro too!
On a roof top pool sounds great! I rarely get to swim over the summer so it would be so nice to have access to a pool 🙂