The Bigger Place: Mexican Lunch We Like (Downtown)

For those of you who work in the Financial District or TriBeCa, we've got a great recommendation for a tasty and inexpensive sit-down lunch:

The Bigger Place
61 Warren Street, corner of West Broadway
(212) 528-3175

This Mexican American gem is cheerful and casual, and there's enough space for small groups. We at Just-a-Sec have given it two tries and had a consistent experience. On both visits, our waitresses were friendly and eager to please. We enjoyed the food, which was pretty straightforward Mexican fare with a couple of surprises thrown in (like blintzes stuffed with tomato, mozzarella and pesto) which is good if there's that one person in your office who hates Mexican and ruins it when everyone else is hankerin' for fajitas. You can bring them along to The Bigger Place.

The lunch here is a good value. You get a nice meal with decent portions, yet without feeling overstuffed. Examples include "The Little Special" for $7.75 (choice of soup, special blintz, roll and dessert); Quesadillas served with Mexican rice and salad for $7.75 - $9.50 a platter, and Enchiladas served up with Mexican rice, sour cream and parmesan chese for $8.25 - $9.50.

The Bigger Place serves nine beer varieties, and jarritos (traditional Mexican sodas) in twelve exotic varities, including non-alcoholic sangria.

The cozy, laid-back vibe at The Bigger Place combined with good food at good prices will make it one of those favorite places you'll go back to again and again.