The Black Ant Menu
Welcome to The Black Ant, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in the heart of New York City. This Mexican restaurant artfully blends traditional flavors with contemporary flair, creating an enticing menu that delights the senses. Start your day with their inventive brunch offerings, such as the creamy flan or rich chocolate mousse, each priced at just $12. For savory bites, the grilled shishito peppers and pork cracklings provide a perfect accompaniment at $10.
As evening falls, indulge in their robust dinner choices, including the creatively crafted cocktails lauded by patrons. Reviews rave about generous portions and intriguing flavor profiles, making every meal feel uniquely special. With rave reviews on their rabbit enchiladas and fish tacos, The Black Ant promises a culinary adventure that excites and satisfies. Whether you're there for brunch or dinner, this hotspot guarantees a vibrant atmosphere and an exceptional dining experience.
Dinner - Appetizers
Black Ant Guacamole
Avocado, onion, cilantro, serrano, lime, pickled jalapeno, chili oil, black ant salt
Croquetas
Manchego grasshopper fried croquettes, salsa tatemada, black garlic aioli
Esquites
Corn off the Cob, Cream corn Stew, Lime aioli, queso cotija
Fish Taco
Baja style fried fish, cabbage slaw, jalapeño aioli, salsa morita
Taco Pollo Al Pastor
Roasted chicken pastor, pineapple, pickled onion, guacachile
Tacos De Hongos
Mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, salsa verde
Carnitas De Pato
Duck carnitas confit, Mango-habanero salsa, pickled onion, chicharrón
Dinner - Los Tacos
Dinner - Main Courses
Pollo En Mole
Roasted chicken breast, mole Oaxaqueño, Aji risotto, tortillas
Pulpo A La Diabla
Red snapper, salsa diabla, celery root puree
Carne Asada
Skirt steak tampiqueña style, cheese enchilada, bean-pasilla sauce, guacamole
Enchiladas De Conejo
Braised rabbit, Oaxaca cheese, chileajo, requeson, quelites
Shishito
Shishito toreados, lime aioli
Arroz & Frijol
Yellow creamy rice, pinto pasilla beans
Dinner - Para Acompañar
Dinner - Drinks
Sodas
Sprite coca cola seltzer water.
Flan
Creamy vanilla flan , Grasshopper praline
Tres Leches
Tres leches cake, toffe caramel, banana
Dinner - Desserts
Brunch - Entrée
Guacamole
Avocado, onion, cilantro, serrano, lime, pickled jalapeño, chili oil, black ant salt
Quesadilla Con Pollo
Corn tortilla, Chihuahua cheese, roasted chicken pastor, salsa tatemada.
Avocado Toast
Sourdough bread, avocado, mushrooms, quelites.
Esquite
Corn off the cob, Cream Corn stew, crema, bone marrow aioli, queso Cotija.
Tacos De Pollo (2 Tacos)
Roasted chicken, salsa pastor, guacachile, pineapple, pickled onion
Tacos De Pescado (2 Tacos)
Baja style fried fish, Roasted cabbage slaw, salsa morita, jalapeno aioli, ponzu vinaigrette.
Burrito
Scrambled egg, flour tortilla, Chihuahua cheese crust, chorizo, refried beans, salad.
Enchiladas Verdes
Corn tortilla filled with braised chicken, gratin cheese, crema, roasted tomatillo salsa.
The Black Ant Burger
Grass-Fed Wagyu beef, brioche, guacamole, Oaxaca cheese, sunny side-up egg, fried house potatoes.
Chilaquiles
Sunny side-up eggs, crispy corn tortilla smothered in roasted tomatoes salsa, gratin cheese, avocado, beans, roasted tomatillo salsa, prickled onion
STEAK & EGGS
Skirt steak, Sunny side-up eggs, epazote chimichurri, fried house potatoes.
Brunch - Brunch Platos Fuertes
Brunch - Para Acompañar
Arroz & Frijol
Aji rissotto, beans puree
Chicharrones
Pork cracklings, cotija cheese, salsa tatemada
Shishito Peppers
Grilled shishito, lime aioli
Chocolate Love
Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate cake, Chocolate Crumble
Tres Leches
Tres leches cake, Toffe caramel, banana
Flan
Creamy vanilla flan , Grasshopper praline.