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
Ensalada Mexicana
Lettuce, queso fresco, tortilla chips, fresh fruit, avocado, radishes, cucumbers. With a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Sopa De Tortilla
Tomato-based broth and crispy tortillas. With avocado, pasilla chile, Mexican crema, and panela cheese
Torta De Pastor
House-made bolillo, Marinated pork al pastor, Oaxaca cheese, Refried beans, Avocado
Torta De Queso Panela
House-made Bolillo, Panela Cheese, Refried Beans (V)
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
Modelo
Mexican lager beer
Frozen Margarita
Frozen, Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Sour Mix
Carajillo
Licor 43, Espresso
Michelada
Cerveza, Worcestershire,Valentina, Lime Juice, Tajin
Cerveza Sol
Mexican lager beer
Margarita On The Rock
Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Alcohol
Jugos Frescos
Jugo De Naranja
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Jugo Verde
Nopales, orange, celery and pineapple
Huevo Con Barbacoa
Scrambled egg, beef barbacoa, and smashed avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla or homemade corn tortilla.
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.
Frijol Con Chorizo Vegano
Refried beans and vegan chorizo wrapped in a flour tortilla or homemade corn tortilla.
Breakfast Tacos
Los Tacos
Frijol Con Chorizo Vegano
2 tacos Refried beans, Vegan chorizo
Huevo Con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, Corn tortilla. 2 per order
Al Pastor Taco
2 tacos Corn tortilla, Pork meat, Adobo Sauce, Pineapple. (GF)
Huevo Con Barbacoa
2 tacos Scrambled egg, Beef barbacoa, Smashed avocado
Carne Asada Ribeye
Marinated pan seared ribeye steak, charred shishito, chard salsa verde.
Tacos Gobernador
3 tacos sinaloa style tacos, sauteed shrimp, onions, poblano and toamte mix. chihuahua cheese, corn tortilla
Tacos Al Pastor
3 tacos, corn tortilla marinated, slow roasted pork pineapple, onions, cilantro
Tacos De Pollo
3 Tacos corn tortilla, grilled chicken, onions, cilantro.
Enchiladas De Cochinita Pibil
Slow-roasted achiote-marinated pork, Corn tortillas chihuahua cheese (GF)
Enchiladas De Mole Poblano
Shredded Chicken, corn tortillas, Homemade Mole, poblano, sesame seeds, crema lettuce (GF) ** Contains Peanuts and Tree nuts**
Huachinango A La Veracruzana
Pan seared red snapper, sauce made of onion, tomatoes, garlic, chiles, olives, capers, housemade red snapper broth (GF)
Pollo Asado
Marinated baked quarter chicken with rice and beans. Your choice of black or pinto beans.
Chile Relleno
Roasted Poblano pepper, coated with egg whites, queso blanco, red salsa, avocado salsa, crema (V)
La Comida
Desserts
Cheesecake De Mazapan
Pastel De Tres Leches
Sponge cake soaked in Three Milks
Pastel Diplomatico
Chocolate Cake, Flan
Ratoncito De Queso
Mexcian Pastry filled with cheese and tart like cookie in the Bottom. also can be described as a mexican cheese danish.
Nido
Flaky pastry ring rolled in sugar and filled with spongy pound cake.
Conchas
Freshly baked sweet yeast bread topped with vanilla or chocolate sugar crust
Kekito De Pan De Elote
Fresh corn mini cake baked daily in corn husks.
Garibaldi
Upside-down muffins glazed in apricot jam and rolled in white sugar nonpareil sprinkles
Box Of Assorted Pan Dulces
Box filled with an assortment of each of our delicious Pan Dulces. 7 pastries* *No mixing pastries
Empanadas Con Cajeta
Rol De Canela
Sweet rolls, cinnamon, piloncillo syrup
Pan Dulce
Sides
Flour Tortilla (3)
Platito De Fruta
Mixed seasonal fruit
Arroz Con Frijoles
Pico And Chips
Fresh Pico de Gallo with a side of chips.
Arroz A La Mexicana
Rice cooked in tomato broth, with carrots and corn
Handmade Corn Tortilla (3)
Frijoles Refritos
Refried beans with queso fresco
Rebanadas De Aguacate
Avocado slices
Fries
Ensalada De Nopal
Roasted Zucchini
Ensalada De Casa
Jarritos
Mexican Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Topo Chico
Acqua Panna
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
Guacamole
Avocado, serrano, chips (Ve,GF)
Pork Belly Chicharron
Pork Belly Chicharron Guacamole, Corn Tortilla
Cesar Salad
Homemade Jalapeno ceaser dressing, cotija cheese, croutons
Tostaditas De Atun
3 corn tostadas, Tuna Avocado,leeks, Sesame Seeds, Chipotle Mayo (GF)
Roasted Poblano Soup
Roasted Poblano pepper soup
Corn Esquites
Corn, Mayo, Cotija, Takis (V)
Sopa De Tortilla
Chicken and Tomato-based broth, Crispy tortillas, Panela cheese (GF)
Para Empezar
Zero-Proof Cocktails
Mango-Tini
Blueberry Thyme-Mocktail
Avocado Toast - Animo! Style
House-made bolillo, smashed avocado, Cotija cheese, pico de gallo (Vegetarian)
Burrito Mañanero - Sonora Style
Home Made Flour Tortilla filled with chorizo egg, Lettuce, Tomato, and Chipotle mayo
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
Torta Huevo A La Mexicana
Homemade bolillo filled with scrambled egg, tomato, onion, and serrano chile. With refried beans, Oaxaca cheese and avocado
Molletes
House-made Bolillo, Refried Beans, Chihuahua Cheese, Pico de Gallo (V)
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
Huevos Al Gusto
Eggs - almost any style. Fried, scrambled (with chives), egg whites. Accompanied with avocado and refried beans topped with queso fresco
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs sunny side up on fried tortillas, covered in homemade red and green salsa. Accompanied with refried beans and queso fresco
Granola With Yogurt & Fruit
House-made Granola, Vanilla Yogurt, Fruit(V) *contains nuts
Hot Cakes With Glorias
Fluffy pancakes filled with Glorias (a caramel candy filled with tree nuts.)
Huevos Norteños
Machaca (shredded dried beef),Scrambled eggs, Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Refried beans, Flour Tortillas
Enfrijoladas
Corn Tortillas, Frijoles, Crema, Choice of Cheese or Chicken (GF)
Migas Con Huevo
Scrambled eggs, Crispy tortilla strips, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers
Torta De Huevo Con Chorizo
House-made bolillo, Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, Oaxaca cheese, Refried beans, Avocado
Mains
Drinks- The Essentials
Horchata
Cinnamon spiced rice milk
Jugo Verde
Nopales, orange, celery and pineapple
Latte
Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with a little foam
Jugo De Naranja
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Jamaica
Iced hibiscus tea.
Horchata Latte
Espresso, House-made Horchata
Cappuccino
Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with extra foam
Latte Con Vainilla Mexicana
Espresso, Mexican Vanilla Syrup
Salsa Roja
Salsa Macha
Salsa De Pina
Crema
Cashew Crema
Avocado Salsa
Salsa Verde
Salsa
Tacos & Gringas
Taco De Pollo
Corn tortilla, Grilled Chicken (GF)
Gringa De Bistec
Oaxaca cheese, Marinated steak, Corn or Flour tortilla
Gringa Al Pastor
Oaxaca cheese, Marinated pork al pastor, Flour tortilla
Al Pastor Taco
Corn tortilla, Pork meat, Adobo Sauce, Pineapple. (GF)
Gringa De Pollo
Oaxaca cheese, Marinated chicken, Corn or Flour tortilla
Taco De Bistec
Corn tortilla, Grilled Steak (GF)
Queso A Comal
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)
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
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
Mushroom Queso A Comal
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese and mushrooms filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)
Mushroom Queso Quesadilla (Frito)
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema
Quesadilla Queso (Frito)
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema
Quesadillas
Drinks-The Good Stuff
Margarita On The Rock
Espolon Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
Modelo
Frozen Margarita
Sol
Michelada
Cerveza, Worcestershire,Valentina, Lime Juice, Tajin
Carajillo
Vodka Soda
Chilaquiles Mezcalita
El Pastorcito
Mezcalita
Tia Jamaica
La Enchiladita
Doña Margarita
Horchata
Cinnamon spiced rice milk
Agua De Limon Con Chia
Water with fresh lime juice, sugar and chia seeds.
Jamaica
Iced hibiscus tea.
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**
Assorted Teas
Hot water and assorted tea flavors from Rishi.
Brewed Coffee
Brewed hot coffee
Americano
Classic coffee beverage. Espresso and hot water
Cappuccino
Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with extra foam
Iced Coffee
Chilled brewed coffee poured over ice
Latte
Espresso and frothed hot milk topped with a little foam
Classic Coffee
Quesadilla
Quesadilla Queso (Frito)
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema
Queso A Comal
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)
Mushroom Queso Quesadilla (Frito)
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) fried with mushrooms and Oaxaca cheese filling. (Gf if corn tortilla) Topped with Mexican crema
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
Mushroom Queso A Comal
Cooked tortillas (corn or flour) al comal style with Oaxaca cheese and mushrooms filling. (Gf if corn tortilla)
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
Chocolate Caliente Mexicano
Mexican chocolate and frothed hot milk.
Horchata Latte
Espresso, House-made Horchata
Café De Olla
Coffee prepared in a clay pot, cinnamon sticks, and piloncillo
Moca Maya
Espresso, Mexican Cacao, Cayenne Pepper
Latte Con Vainilla Mexicana
Espresso, Mexican Vanilla Syrup
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.
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.
Brewed Coffee Box
Huevos Nortenos
Huevos Rancheros
Torta De Huevo Con Chorizo
House-made bolillo, scrambled eggs, mexican chorizo, oaxaca cheese, refried beans, avocado, and side of fries.
Classic Chilaquiles
Fried corn tortilla, sunny side-up egg, Red or green salsa, choice of chicken or al pastor. Avocado
Breakfast For Dinner
Breakfast All Day
Molletes
Homemade bolillo, refried beans, and melted Mexican-style Chihuahua cheese. Served with pico de gallo
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
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
Huevos Al Gusto
Eggs - almost any style. Fried, scrambled (with chives), egg whites. Accompanied with avocado and refried beans topped with queso fresco
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs sunny side up on fried tortillas, covered in homemade red and green salsa. Accompanied with refried beans and queso fresco
Hot Cakes With Glorias
Fluffy pancakes filled with Glorias-a caramel candy filled with tree nuts.