horchata
Noun
Meaning
horchata (countable and uncountable, plural horchatas)
A sweet beverage variously made with rice, chufa or morro seeds (or, historically, barley), water, sugar, and cinnamon, and sometimes with milk.
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Horchata is drunk year round, and can be drunk anytime of day.
Also great: Croquetas with truffle and ham; chestnut soup with crab; lobster with potatoes and eggs; flan; churros; horchata soft-serve.
El Rey’s Gerardo Gonzalez show’s ’s Alison Roman how to make a refreshing summer drink with a twist: horchata.
Non-alcoholic standouts include a milky horchata (less sweet and more restrained with the cinnamon than most versions) or the balanced lemonade with chia seeds.
You can come by for more traditional coffee drinks, or check out the Latin-inspired beverages, like a Cubano con leche or horchata frappé.
The carne asada taco plate is a must, and be sure to ask for horchata and extra bags of their crispy handmade tortilla chips.