A new Mexican restaurant plans to bring authentic flavors to Lower Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood.
El Bernie, owned by Chef Alan Delgado, will be located at 47 Monroe St., between Market Street, according to a business filing with Manhattan Community Board 3.
Chef Delgado brings nearly two decades of culinary experience to the concept and was named a 2022 Food Network Chopped champion. Originally from Texas, he built his career in Austin before relocating to New York City in 2020. He also operates Los Burritos Juarez, another Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn.
El Bernie will showcase cuisine inspired by the flavors of northern Mexico.
The working menu will feature trompo negro and barbacoa tacos, along with burritos filled with lobster, grilled steak or beans with cheese. Other offerings will include a shareable seafood platter, ceviche and chile relleno, a stuffed and roasted pepper dish.
To complement the food menu, El Bernie plans to serve signature margaritas and martinis, alongside a selection of beer and wine.
The space will offer indoor dining for up to 30 guests, along with a 10-foot standing bar with seating for an additional five.
The team is currently working through the permitting and licensing process.
Once open, El Bernie plans to operate Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to midnight, with extended hours until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Stay tuned!
