La Superior - Mexican - Williamsburg

Food: 6/10
Everything else: 7/10
Price: $
We would travel 2 stops on the L train for La Superior.


This small, friendly South Williamsburg Mexican we visited on a recent Monday evening serves all the usual suspects, but the most interesting and flavorful dishes are the eccentric ones on the permanent menu.
  
We started with the guacamole, which was chunky, acidic, and tasted like it had been made just seconds before. It made a great first impression.

By far the best dish we tasted was the tostada de pata. We'd never had pig’s foot before, but are immediately ready to try it again. It was hard to pick out individual flavors as everything just melded into one amazing bite. Fresh cheese and avocado with a little bite of jalapeno. Delicious and highly recommended.

The taco specials left us wondering why any of them were being served that way. We tried the steak and garlic shrimp; the steak was bland and served alone on a tortilla in the most bizarre fashion. While flavorful, the garlic shrimp seemed out of place.


The queso fundido was sinfully delicious, a decadent treat, the chorizo having just a hint of heat and great texture.

Unfortunately, the salsas left a lot to be desired. We tried the sampler of house salsas and none had strong flavor; it was quite disappointing.


The margaritas -- we tried two kinds -- were among the highlights, with rich flavor and, in the case of the tamarind variety, easy on the eyes.

Service was solid and friendly, and were able to answer specific questions about the cooking techniques. The vibe was young and chatty, and the place felt like it was frequented by regulars. Only cash is accepted but there is an ATM right outside the door (it only gives ten dollar bills!).




TLDR: Fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Order the guac, avoid the specials.