Lose Yourself in Williamsburg's French Fry-Loaded Burger

"The restaurant's third outpost (following Detroit) opened in Williamsburg in October, bringing beloved fritas - french fry-loaded Cuban burgers popular in Florida - to New York, the hometown of chef and owner, Eve Aronoff Fernandez. The menu includes a range of burgers, from spiced chorizo (fritas are traditionally made with beef, pork, or both) to vegetarian black bean, all paired with batidos, tropical shakes in flavors like coconut cream and hibiscus."

"Start with a chorizo frita, slicked with sweet chile mayo. The shoestring fries aren't as crispy as at famed spots in Miami like El Rey De Las Fritas, but they're satisfying and make a single patty plenty filling. Apply some of the thin, spicy, tomato-based sauce at your table (just don't confuse it for ketchup). Make any burger "loco" (add all the toppings) if you're ready to get messy with a fried egg, cilantro-lime salsa, Muenster, and mango-accented tropical slaw."

"Don't skip a batido, which remains cold and cohesive (rather than separating) as you carve through your frita. The cajeta, like a caramelized vanilla shake, is a sleeper. Families, couples, and friends share white-washed picnic tables, while a long, thin counter wraps around the massive windows. The glaringly white lights make the restaurant feel like an island in the night."

Frita Batidos opened a third outpost in Williamsburg, bringing Cuban-style fritas and tropical batidos to New York. The menu ranges from spiced chorizo fritas to vegetarian black bean burgers, all paired with batidos in flavors like coconut cream, hibiscus and cajeta. The chorizo frita is slicked with sweet chile mayo and topped with shoestring fries; diners are encouraged to add thin, spicy tomato-based sauce and make burgers “loco” with a fried egg, cilantro-lime salsa, Muenster and mango-accented slaw. Twice-fried plantains arrive with a smoky, spicy sauce. Seating includes white-washed picnic tables and a long counter; colorful tabletop games invite a communal, lively atmosphere.

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