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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A woman smiles inside a silver food truck with signs on its exterior.

Corona Plaza, the melting pot of Latin American street food, returns to Queens

Boasting both local bites and global delights, Corona Plaza’s famed street vendors are back following an extended hiatus. Here are my top five picks for the most authentic Latin American eats.
Carina Christo, Contributing Writer February 22, 2024

Against the backdrop of cumbia music playing over a speaker, kids running around with Silly String, old men playing dominoes and the influx of visitors from the nighttime rush,...

Aerial shot of orange soup with leeks. There is a candle and rose beside the dish.

Casa Bond: where fine dining meets Mexican tradition

With avant-garde dishes rooted in Mexican heritage, the NoHo restaurant’s $150 Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu makes it clear that food is its love language.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer February 12, 2024

A storefront with a black door and red walls is inside the restaurant at the entrance. A red sign that says “FONDA” is hung above the entrance.

Fonda serves up a fiesta of flavor

This Tribeca restaurant unites tradition and modernity through a myriad of Mexican classics.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor November 20, 2023

After lining up for Fonda’s raved taco booth at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival on Oct. 14, I knew I had to go to its brick-and-mortar restaurant in Tribeca....

Illustration of a torta milanesa on a blue plate, with a geographical outline of Texas and a Mexican flag in the background.

The balancing act between familiar spaces and homesickness

Help that homesickness; a first-year gives their tips on finding comfort and embracing the familiar at NYU.
Leeann Mclemore, Contributing Writer September 27, 2022

In the excitement of getting my acceptance letter from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, I only thought about the world of new opportunities and connections I would...

Jajaja is located at 63 Carmine St. For a vegan Mexican-American like myself, Jajaja provides comfort and a sense of belonging, without the usual reliance on animal products. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Haye)

Jajaja Plantas Mexicana: At the crossroads of Mexican cuisine and veganism

The restaurant merges the best of Mexican cuisine with veganism, so that people of all lifestyles can enjoy the pleasures of traditional Mexican dishes.
Natalie Melendez, Staff Writer March 11, 2021

If you’re in the mood for an authentic Mexican meal and the Tu Taco station at the Palladium Residence Hall food court just isn’t cutting it, then you’re in luck. A short...