Casa Enrique
5-48 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101Michelin-starred Chiapan cooking in Long Island City; the mole negro is worth the cross-borough journey
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Dishes
Mole Negro
Signature
Chiapan black mole of extraordinary depth with pulled chicken; the dish that earned Casa Enrique its Michelin star
Enchiladas de Mole Rojo
Must order
Hand-rolled enchiladas in brick-red mole rojo with queso fresco; a regional classic executed with authority
Tamales de Rajas
Must order
Steamed corn masa tamales with roasted poblano and cheese; corn-forward and deeply nourishing