Animo! Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Animo!, a vibrant gem nestled in the heart of New York City at 1004 2nd Ave. This restaurant stands out with its authentic Mexican cuisine and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is a delightful homage to traditional flavors, featuring freshly squeezed juices like the Jugo Verde and Jugo De Naranja, perfect for a refreshing start. For lunch, indulge in the flavorful Ensalada Mexicana or the delectable Torta De Pastor, a marinated pork delight. Each dish bursts with fresh ingredients, from the crispy Flautas to the comforting Sopa De Tortilla. Animo! also boasts an array of drinks, including the crowd-pleasing Frozen Margarita and locally crafted beers, ensuring the perfect pairing for your meal. Diners rave about the attentive service and inviting ambiance, making Animo! a must-visit for food lovers seeking authenticity and heartwarming flavors.

Lunch Mains

Torta De Milanesa

House-made Bolillo, Chicken Cutlet, Refried beans, Oaxaca Cheese

$17.00

Ensalada Mexicana

Lettuce, queso fresco, tortilla chips, fresh fruit, avocado, radishes, cucumbers. With a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

$12.00

Sopa De Tortilla

Tomato-based broth and crispy tortillas. With avocado, pasilla chile, Mexican crema, and panela cheese

$13.50

Torta De Pastor

House-made bolillo, Marinated pork al pastor, Oaxaca cheese, Refried beans, Avocado

$15.50

Torta De Queso Panela

House-made Bolillo, Panela Cheese, Refried Beans (V)

$16.50

Flautas

2 pieces. Fried corn tortilla tacos, filled with assorted fillings. Served in a cup with guacamole, Mexican crema, and queso fresco. Potato flautas (vegan) are served with cashew crema

$16.50

Modelo

Mexican lager beer

$6.00

Frozen Margarita

Frozen, Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Sour Mix

$16.00

Carajillo

Licor 43, Espresso

$14.00

Michelada

Cerveza, Worcestershire,Valentina, Lime Juice, Tajin

$11.00

Cerveza Sol

Mexican lager beer

$6.50

Margarita On The Rock

Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar

$17.00

Alcohol

Jugos Frescos

Jugo De Naranja

Freshly squeezed orange juice

$7.00

Jugo Verde

Nopales, orange, celery and pineapple

$8.50

Huevo Con Barbacoa

Scrambled egg, beef barbacoa, and smashed avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla or homemade corn tortilla.

$16.50

Taco Huevo A La Mexicana

Scrambled egg with tomato, onion, and serrano chile. With refried beans and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla or homemade corn tortilla.

$14.00

Frijol Con Chorizo Vegano

Refried beans and vegan chorizo wrapped in a flour tortilla or homemade corn tortilla.

$13.00

Breakfast Tacos

Los Tacos

Frijol Con Chorizo Vegano

2 tacos Refried beans, Vegan chorizo

$13.00

Huevo Con Chorizo

Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, Corn tortilla. 2 per order

$14.00

Al Pastor Taco

2 tacos Corn tortilla, Pork meat, Adobo Sauce, Pineapple. (GF)

$14.00

Huevo Con Barbacoa

2 tacos Scrambled egg, Beef barbacoa, Smashed avocado

$16.50

Carne Asada Ribeye

Marinated pan seared ribeye steak, charred shishito, chard salsa verde.

$45.00

Tacos Gobernador

3 tacos sinaloa style tacos, sauteed shrimp, onions, poblano and toamte mix. chihuahua cheese, corn tortilla

$22.00

Tacos Al Pastor

3 tacos, corn tortilla marinated, slow roasted pork pineapple, onions, cilantro

$20.00

Tacos De Pollo

3 Tacos corn tortilla, grilled chicken, onions, cilantro.

$19.00

Enchiladas De Cochinita Pibil

Slow-roasted achiote-marinated pork, Corn tortillas chihuahua cheese (GF)

$26.00

Enchiladas De Mole Poblano

Shredded Chicken, corn tortillas, Homemade Mole, poblano, sesame seeds, crema lettuce (GF) ** Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts**

$28.00

Huachinango A La Veracruzana

Pan seared red snapper, sauce made of onion, tomatoes, garlic, chiles, olives, capers, housemade red snapper broth (GF)

$37.00

Pollo Asado

Marinated baked quarter chicken with rice and beans. Your choice of black or pinto beans.

$28.00

Chile Relleno

Roasted Poblano pepper, coated with egg whites, queso blanco, red salsa, avocado salsa, crema (V)

$25.00

La Comida

Desserts

Cheesecake De Mazapan

$12.00

Pastel De Tres Leches

Sponge cake soaked in Three Milks

$12.00

Pastel Diplomatico

Chocolate Cake, Flan

$12.00

Ratoncito De Queso

Mexcian Pastry filled with cheese and tart like cookie in the Bottom. also can be described as a mexican cheese danish.

$5.50

Nido

Flaky pastry ring rolled in sugar and filled with spongy pound cake.

$5.00

Conchas

Freshly baked sweet yeast bread topped with vanilla or chocolate sugar crust

$5.50

Kekito De Pan De Elote

Fresh corn mini cake baked daily in corn husks.

$5.50

Garibaldi

Upside-down muffins glazed in apricot jam and rolled in white sugar nonpareil sprinkles

$5.00

Box Of Assorted Pan Dulces

Box filled with an assortment of each of our delicious Pan Dulces. 7 pastries* *No mixing pastries

$25.00

Empanadas Con Cajeta

$6.50

Rol De Canela

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, piloncillo syrup

$5.75

Pan Dulce

Sides

Flour Tortilla (3)

$3.00

Platito De Fruta

Mixed seasonal fruit

$8.00

Arroz Con Frijoles

$7.50

Pico And Chips

Fresh Pico de Gallo with a side of chips.

$6.00

Arroz A La Mexicana

Rice cooked in tomato broth, with carrots and corn

$4.50

Handmade Corn Tortilla (3)

$3.00

Frijoles Refritos

Refried beans with queso fresco

$4.50

Rebanadas De Aguacate

Avocado slices

$5.50

Fries

$7.00

Ensalada De Nopal

$7.00

Roasted Zucchini

$7.00

Ensalada De Casa

$6.00

Jarritos

$4.50

Mexican Coca Cola

$4.50

Diet Coke

$4.50

Topo Chico

$4.50

Acqua Panna

$4.50

Soda

Breakfast Tortas

Torta Huevo A La Mexicana

Homemade bolillo filled with scrambled egg, tomato, onion, and serrano chile. With refried beans, Oaxaca cheese and avocado

$16.50

Guacamole

Avocado, serrano, chips (Ve,GF)

$14.00

Pork Belly Chicharron

Pork Belly Chicharron Guacamole, Corn Tortilla

$16.00

Cesar Salad

Homemade Jalapeno ceaser dressing, cotija cheese, croutons

$13.00

Tostaditas De Atun

3 corn tostadas, Tuna Avocado,leeks, Sesame Seeds, Chipotle Mayo (GF)

$18.00

Roasted Poblano Soup

Roasted Poblano pepper soup

$13.00

Corn Esquites

Corn, Mayo, Cotija, Takis (V)

$9.00

Sopa De Tortilla

Chicken and Tomato-based broth, Crispy tortillas, Panela cheese (GF)

$13.50

Para Empezar

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Mango-Tini

$12.00

Blueberry Thyme-Mocktail

$12.00

Avocado Toast - Animo! Style

House-made bolillo, smashed avocado, Cotija cheese, pico de gallo (Vegetarian)

$14.00

Burrito Mañanero - Sonora Style

Home Made Flour Tortilla filled with chorizo egg, Lettuce, Tomato, and Chipotle mayo

$16.00

Chilaquiles

Fried corn tortilla, cooked in homemade red salsa, with Mexican crema, cheese, onion, cilantro, and one egg sunny side up. Accompanied and refried beans topped with queso fresco

$18.00

Torta Huevo A La Mexicana

Homemade bolillo filled with scrambled egg, tomato, onion, and serrano chile. With refried beans, Oaxaca cheese and avocado

$16.50

Molletes

House-made Bolillo, Refried Beans, Chihuahua Cheese, Pico de Gallo (V)

$13.00

Enchiladas Verdes

Fried corn tortillas filled with chicken or cheese and covered in green salsa with Mexican crema and queso fresco. Accompanied with refried beans topped with queso fresco

$18.00

Huevos Al Gusto

Eggs - almost any style. Fried, scrambled (with chives), egg whites. Accompanied with avocado and refried beans topped with queso fresco

$15.00

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs sunny side up on fried tortillas, covered in homemade red and green salsa. Accompanied with refried beans and queso fresco

$15.00

Granola With Yogurt & Fruit

House-made Granola, Vanilla Yogurt, Fruit(V) *contains nuts

$13.50

Hot Cakes With Glorias

Fluffy pancakes filled with Glorias (a caramel candy filled with tree nuts.)

$16.00

Huevos Norteños

Machaca (shredded dried beef),Scrambled eggs, Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Refried beans, Flour Tortillas

$20.00

Enfrijoladas

Corn Tortillas, Frijoles, Crema, Choice of Cheese or Chicken (GF)

$18.00

Migas Con Huevo

Scrambled eggs, Crispy tortilla strips, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers

$15.00

Torta De Huevo Con Chorizo

House-made bolillo, Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, Refried beans, Avocado

$17.00

Mains

Drinks- The Essentials

Horchata

Cinnamon spiced rice milk

$5.50

Jugo Verde

Nopales, orange, celery and pineapple

$9.00

Latte

Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with a little foam

$5.50

Jugo De Naranja

Freshly squeezed orange juice

$7.50

Jamaica

Iced hibiscus tea.

$5.50

Horchata Latte

Espresso, House-made Horchata

$7.00

Cappuccino

Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with extra foam

$5.50

Latte Con Vainilla Mexicana

Espresso, Mexican Vanilla Syrup

$7.50

Salsa Roja

$1.00

Salsa Macha

$1.95

Salsa De Pina

$1.00

Crema

$1.00

Cashew Crema

$1.00

Avocado Salsa

$1.00

Salsa Verde

$1.00

Salsa

Tacos & Gringas

Taco De Pollo

Corn tortilla, Grilled Chicken (GF)

$14.00

Gringa De Bistec

Oaxaca cheese, Marinated steak, Corn or Flour tortilla

$14.00

Gringa Al Pastor

Oaxaca cheese, Marinated pork al pastor, Flour tortilla

$14.00

Al Pastor Taco

Corn tortilla, Pork meat, Adobo Sauce, Pineapple. (GF)

$14.00

Gringa De Pollo

Oaxaca cheese, Marinated chicken, Corn or Flour tortilla

$14.00

Taco De Bistec

Corn tortilla, Grilled Steak (GF)

$15.00

Queso A Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)

$10.50

Potato With Vegan Chorizo Al Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with potato and vegan chorizo filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Cashew crema. Vegan

$12.50

Potato Chorizo (Frito) Quesadilla

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with potato and vegan chorizo filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Cashew crema. Vegan

$12.50

Mushroom Queso A Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese and mushrooms filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)

$12.50

Mushroom Queso Quesadilla (Frito)

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema

$12.50

Quesadilla Queso (Frito)

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema

$10.50

Quesadillas

Drinks-The Good Stuff

Margarita On The Rock

Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar

$17.00

Modelo

$6.00

Frozen Margarita

$16.00

Sol

$6.50

Michelada

Cerveza, Worcestershire,Valentina, Lime Juice, Tajin

$11.00

Carajillo

$14.50

Vodka Soda

$15.00

Chilaquiles Mezcalita

$19.00

El Pastorcito

$18.00

Mezcalita

$18.00

Tia Jamaica

$18.00

La Enchiladita

$18.00

Doña Margarita

$18.00

Horchata

Cinnamon spiced rice milk

$4.50

Agua De Limon Con Chia

Water with fresh lime juice, sugar and chia seeds.

$4.50

Jamaica

Iced hibiscus tea.

$4.50

Aguas Frescas

Especiales

Chilaquiles De Mole

Fried tortilla chips tossed in rich, house made mole and topped with shredded chicken, red onions, crema, cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Served with a side of refried beans. **Contains peanuts and tree nuts**

$28.00

Assorted Teas

Hot water and assorted tea flavors from Rishi.

$5.00

Brewed Coffee

Brewed hot coffee

$4.00

Americano

Classic coffee beverage. Espresso and hot water

$4.00

Cappuccino

Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with extra foam

$5.00

Iced Coffee

Chilled brewed coffee poured over ice

$5.00

Latte

Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with a little foam

$5.00

Classic Coffee

Quesadilla

Quesadilla Queso (Frito)

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema

$10.50

Queso A Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)

$10.50

Mushroom Queso Quesadilla (Frito)

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema

$12.50

Potato Chorizo (Frito) Quesadilla

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with potato and vegan chorizo filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Cashew crema. Vegan

$12.50

Mushroom Queso A Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese and mushrooms filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)

$12.50

Potato With Vegan Chorizo Al Comal

Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with potato and vegan chorizo filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Cashew crema. Vegan

$12.50

Chocolate Caliente Mexicano

Mexican chocolate and frothed hot milk.

$5.00

Horchata Latte

Espresso, House-made Horchata

$6.50

Café De Olla

Coffee prepared in a clay pot, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo

$5.50

Moca Maya

Espresso, Mexican Cacao, Cayenne Pepper

$7.00

Latte Con Vainilla Mexicana

Espresso, Mexican Vanilla Syrup

$7.50

Specialty Drinks

Brew Box

Cafe De Olla Brew Box

Café de Olla A traditional Mexican coffee prepared in a clay pot with aromatic cinnamon sticks and rich piloncillo sugar. PLEASE ALLOW 1 HOUR for the preparation of a fresh, authentic batch of this flavorful brew.

$32.00

Mexican Hot Chocolate Brew Box

Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate A rich, thick, and frothy hot chocolate made with the iconic Abuelita Chocolate, offering a perfect balance of cocoa, sugar, and cinnamon. PLEASE ALLOW 45 MINUTES for the preparation of a fresh, authentic batch.

$32.00

Brewed Coffee Box

$25.00

Huevos Nortenos

$25.00

Huevos Rancheros

$22.00

Torta De Huevo Con Chorizo

House-made bolillo, scrambled eggs, mexican chorizo, oaxaca cheese, refried beans, avocado, and side of fries.

$23.00

Classic Chilaquiles

Fried corn tortilla, sunny side-up egg, Red or green salsa, choice of chicken or al pastor. Avocado

$22.00

Breakfast For Dinner

Breakfast All Day

Molletes

Homemade bolillo, refried beans, and melted Mexican-style Chihuahua cheese. Served with pico de gallo

$13.00

Enchiladas Verdes

Fried corn tortillas filled with chicken or cheese and covered in green salsa with Mexican crema and queso fresco. Accompanied with refried beans topped with queso fresco

$18.00

Chilaquiles

Fried corn tortilla, cooked in homemade red salsa, with Mexican crema, cheese, onion, cilantro, and one egg sunny side up. Accompanied and refried beans topped with queso fresco

$18.00

Huevos Al Gusto

Eggs - almost any style. Fried, scrambled (with chives), egg whites. Accompanied with avocado and refried beans topped with queso fresco

$15.00

Huevos Rancheros

Two eggs sunny side up on fried tortillas, covered in homemade red and green salsa. Accompanied with refried beans and queso fresco

$15.00

Hot Cakes With Glorias

Fluffy pancakes filled with Glorias-a caramel candy filled with tree nuts.

$16.00