"Bed-Stuy's Olmo is inspired by Mexico City cantinas, pouring drinks like Carajillos and Palomas. The menu leans heavier on botanas, or snacks, than on mains, so let that dictate how you visit Olmo: as a place primarily for drinking, with tasty shareable food to soak up the booze. You can certainly have dinner here, but the portions are small. Much of the menu is vegetarian (or can be made vegetarian), and about half of it is gluten-free."
"Consider the chile-topped queso fundido like an activity: Who can make the biggest cheese pull? It's a fun snack, though you might consider adding an extra side of tortillas, black beans, or avocado to bulk it up. Of the more substantial dishes, don't skip the fideo seco, short noodles topped with chorizo and black-garlic adobo sauce. Crema and cotija cheese break up the savory flavor and add a cooling effect that's helpful when you eat a hot chile in the queso."
Olmo draws inspiration from Mexico City cantinas and emphasizes cocktails such as Carajillos, Palomas and a classic michelada. The menu prioritizes botanas—small, shareable snacks—over mains, so portions are intentionally small; many items are vegetarian or adaptable, and about half are gluten-free. Standout items include a chile-topped queso fundido ideal for sharing and a fideo seco of short noodles with chorizo and black-garlic adobo, which can be ordered with avocado. Happy hour offers the best cocktail deals during the first and last hour the restaurant is open. The dining room has rough-hewn low stools suited for brief visits.
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