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557 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11211

718-218-7284 

 

557 Driggs Ave. Brooklyn NY 11211

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  • Argentine, Mexican
    Daily 12pm-12am
    $$ $$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Delivery, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Dinner, Lunch
  • BYOB
    Accepted, Not Accepted
    Street
Description

Like a traveler lost in the vast Pampas of Argentina, El Almacen ("the General Store") is trying hard to find its way. It began initially with a menu of half non-grilled Argentine fare, half Mexican food. From there it migrated into ceviches and grilled meats, the latter quite fantastic. Served on a tree stump with the pungent green sauce called chimichurri, the beef rib has been cut against the bone, and a big hunk with five or six short bones sticking out is a good meat deal. The overstuffed tacos are good, and so in the stuffed poblano chile called aji relleno. The walk-up space is made up like a 19th century store, and there's a patio in back for warm weather.








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  • Killing Hunger at El Almacén

    Killing Hunger at El Almacén

    I've never really wondered what an Argentinean taco would taste like, but El Almacén ("The General Store") gave me a chance to find out nonetheless. This cozy walk-up restaurant is so close to the Driggs Avenue entrance of the L's Bedford stop,... More »

Dinner Menu
Para Empezar / To Start
One $5.00
Two $8.00
Choclo
grilled corn, chipotle mayo, cotija
$8.00
Guacamole
avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion smoked jalapeño
$9.00
Ensalada De Remolacha
spinach, watercress, roasted beets, goat cheese, pistachios
$10.00
Ensalada De Palmito
hearts of palm, radicchio, parmesan endive, truffle vinaigrette
$9.00
Ceviche De Bife
seared rib eye, red onion, chimimayo
$15.00
Ceviche De Hamachi
hamachi, yuzu, shishito peppers sea salt, truffle oil
$15.00
Ceviche Mixto
shrimp, octopus, hamachi, red onion, cilantro, lime, maiz cancha
$8.00
Empanadas
choice of two: spinach cheese corn, hand cut steak, cheese and onion, ham and cheese
$15.00
Pulpo Y Rusa
grilled spanish/ portuguese octopus, potato salad
$9.00
Rabas
corn meal crusted calamari, sweet plantain, lulo vinaigrette
$9.00
Tacos De Costilla
beef ribs, chimichurri, avocado
$9.00
Tacos De Pescado
baja style tilapia, chipotle, coleslaw
De La Parrilla / From The Grill
$5.00
Chorizo O Morcilla
home made sausage, or blood sausage
$13.00
Mollejas
veal sweetbreads with salsa criolla
$23.00
Costillitas De Cerdo
braised baby back ribs, chipotle tequila bbq half corn and avocado salad
$18.00
Tira De Asado
short rib, green salad, chimichurri
$22.00
Entraña
10 oz skirt steak, poblano puree, salsa criolla
$30.00
Churrasco
18 oz rib eye, truffle fries
$46.00
Parrillada
8 oz short rib, 18 oz rib eye, chorizo, morcilla, mollejas, roasted peppers, truffle fries
$38.00
Dry Aged Bone In Shell Steak
20 oz bone in shell steak with papas provenzal
$65.00
Dry Aged Porter House
30 oz porter house, chorizo, truffle potatoes salsa criolla, chimichurri
De La Cocina / From The Kitchen
$16.00
Aji Relleno
stuffed pepper, spinach, cheese, corn over rice and black beans
$17.00
Enchiladas
pulled chicken, green tomatillo salsa tortillas, cheese
$17.00
Add Napolitana Or Caballo With Fries $2.00
Milanesa De Carne O Pollo
beef or chicken milanese, mashed potatoes
$15.00
Milanesa Berenjena
eggplant
$18.00
Matambrito De Pollo
chicken roulade filled with spinach regianito, proscuitto, truffle mashed potato
$18.00
Tagliatelle A La Bolognese
rib eye ground beef, fresh tomato sauce
 
Pan Roasted Market Fish
please ask your server
$22.00
Costilla De Res
malbec braised short rib, boniato puree brussel sprouts
$22.00
Paella
shrimp, calamari, clams, octopus, saffron rice, roasted garlic, chorizo español
Valantine's Day Specials
enjoy a glass of champagne on us!
 
Oyster And Sea Urchin Shooters (2)
 
Tacos De Cangrejo
blue crab, truffle-jalapeno butter, hearts of palm pico de gallo
 
Quesadilla De Langosta
lobster, manchego cheese, chipotle crema, guacamole
 
Halibut A La Plancha
parsnip puree, quinoa, chile de arbol romesco
 
Frijol Con Puerco
roasted corn fed pork, stewed black beans, chimichurri
 
Chocolate
mexican chocolate mousse, mezcal glazed berries, sopapilla
 
Smoked Oyster
with pancetta, leeks, lamb's lettuce and champagne shallot vinaigrette
 
Dry Aged Rib Eye
roasted new potatoes, mushrooms, scallions and anchovies butter
 
Scottish Wild Salmon Ravioli
with tarragon brown butter, walnuts and truffle oil
 
Chocolate Bread Pudding
dates, toffee and banana cinnamon ice cream
Acompañantes / Sides
$5.00
Avocado Fries
$5.00
Papas Provenzal
$5.00
Truffle Fries
$5.00
Mashed Potatoes
$5.00
Market Green Salad
$6.00
Shishito Peppers
$6.00
Brussel Sprouts
Tablas / Cheeses And Cold Cuts
$16.00
Fiambres
prosciutto, salame de campo, mortadella, cacciolo
$16.00
Quesos
please ask your server about our daily selection
$24.00
Fiambres Y Quesos
Postres
$7.00
Flan
vanilla custard, berry pico de gallo
$7.00
Panqueque
dulce de leche filled crepe, caramelized bananas
$7.00
Churros
dulce de leche and chocolate dippings
$7.00
Chocolate
warm chocolate cake, dulce de leche ice cream
Dessert Wine
$10.00
Santa Julia “tardio”, Mendoza
$10.00
Malbec Port “malamado”, Mendoza
Cafeteria
$3.00
Cortado
$2.50
Coffee
$4.00
Capuccino
$3.00
Espresso
$3.50
Doble Espresso
$4.00
Mate
$2.50
Mate Cocido
$4.00
Hot Chocolate
$2.50
Tea
Cockteles
$12.00
El Buenos Aires
primo vodka, drop wine simple syrup, lime
$10.00
Mate Margarita
mate infused herradura blanc simple syrup, lime
$10.00
Mora Gimlet
svedka vodka, blackberries, lime
$10.00
El Gauchito
bulldog gin, cucumber-jalapeño puree, lime
$10.00
Fernet
fernet branca, coke
Wine Menu
Espumante
$10.00
$38.00
Cava, Don Roman, Spain
$95.00
Perrier Jouet, Grand Brut, France
$110.00
Luigi Bosca "boheme", Brut Nature, Argentina
Vinos Blancos
$10.00
$36.00
Tiasta, Mendoza 2010 (sauvignon Blanc)
$9.00
$32.00
Tilia, Mendoza, 2011 (chardonnay)
$9.00
$32.00
Santa Julia, Mendoza, 2010 (pinot Grigio)
$9.00
$32.00
Finca La Linda, Mendoza 2011 (viongnier)
$10.00
$36.00
Finca La Linda, Mendoza 2010 (rose)
Vinos Blancos - Torrontes
$9.00
$32.00
Nieto Senetiner, Mendoza 2011
$10.00
$36.00
Borquel, Trapiche, Mendoza 2010
Sangria & Cierico
$9.00
$32.00
Red Or White, Seasonal Fruit
$10.00
$36.00
Strawberry, Elder Flower, Cava
Cervezas
$6.00
Quilmes
$6.00
Stella Artois
$6.00
Corona Hoegaarden
$6.00
Negra Modelo
$7.00
Michelada
$5.00
Vintage Siphon 1 Liter Bottle
$6.00
Acqua Panna Or Pellegrino
Vino Tinto - Malbec
$18.00
Santa Julia, Familia Zucardi 2010 1/2 Btl
$9.00
$32.00
Santa Julia Reserva, Mendoza 2010
$10.00
$34.00
Navarro Correas, Mendoza 2010
$11.00
$36.00
Hacienda Del Plata, Mendoza 2009
$11.00
$38.00
Don David, Valle Del Calchagui 2010
$12.00
$39.00
Valle Las Acequias, Mendoza 2007
$40.00
Umbral De Los Tiempos, Mendoza 2008
$44.00
Terrazas Reserva, Mendoza 2009
$45.00
Salentein Reserve, Valle De Uco 2010
$46.00
Luigi Bosca D.o.c., Lujan De Cuyo 2009
$48.00
Alegoria Gran Reserva, Mendoza 2008
$52.00
Familia Zuccardi Q, Mendoza 2010
$58.00
Hacienda Del Plata Gran Reserva, Cuyo 2006
$120.00
Trapiche Single Vineyard, Mendoza 2007
$240.00
Catena Zapata, Mendoza 2007
Vino Tinto - Cabernet Sauvignon
$10.00
$36.00
Hacienda Del Plata, Mendoza 2009
$11.00
$40.00
Catena, Mendoza 2009
Vino Tinto
$9.00
$32.00
Saurus, Patagonia 2009 (pinot Noir)
$10.00
$36.00
Xumek, San Juan 2009 (syrah)
Vino Tinto - Blends
$11.00
$38.00
Passo Doble, Mendoza 2009
malbec, corvina
$58.00
Cruz De Piedra "blend", Mendoza 2007
malbec, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot
Brunch Menu
Para Empezar / To Start
$8.00
Guacamole
avocado, tomato, cilantro, onion, chipotle
$9.00
Add Chicken $3.00
Ensalada De Remolacha
pickled & roasted beets, arugula spinach, pears & almond
$10.00
Ensalada De Palmito
hearts of palm, radicchio, parmesan endive, truffle vinaigrette
$15.00
Ceviche De Hamachi
hamachi, yuzu, shishito peppers sea salt, truffle oil
$8.00
Empanadas
choice of two: spinach cheese corn, hand cut steak, cheese & onion, ham & cheese
$9.00
Rabas
corn meal crusted calamari, sweet plantain, lulo vinaigrette
$9.00
Tacos De Costilla
beef ribs, chimichurri, avocado
$9.00
Tacos De Pescado
baja style tilapia, chipotle, coleslaw
Huevos
$8.00
Granola
plain yougurt, home made granola seasonal fruit
$9.00
Dulce De Leche French Toast
caramelized bananas, dulce de leche & berries
$12.00
Hanger Steak & 2 Eggs
potatoes provenzal
$15.00
Ribeye & 2 Eggs
potatoes provenzal
$12.00
Add Napolitana Or Caballo $2.00
Milanesa De Carne O Pollo
beef or chicken milanese, mashed potatoes
$10.00
Milanesa De Berenjena
eggplant milanese napolitana
$10.00
Chorizo & 2 Eggs
argentine chorizo, papas provenzal
$10.00
Huevos Rancheros
two eggs, crispy tortilla, tomatillo salsa & black beans
Shrimp $12.00
Chorizo $9.00
En Cazuela
baked two eggs, red pepper, regianito cheese, chimichurri
$9.00
Add Ham Or Spinach $2.00
With Egg White $11.00
Omelette
regianito cheese, tomatoes
$9.00
Choripan
argentine chorizo sandwich, jalapeño marmalade, mate ketchup
$10.00
Add Cheese $2.00
Hamburger
chopped sirloin and short rib, salsa criolla, tomato, lettuce, fries
$14.00
Lomito Completo
skirt steak, ham, monterry jack, fried egg sandwich
De La Parrilla / From The Grill
One $5.00
Two $8.00
Choclo
grilled corn, chipotle mayo, cotija
$5.00
Chorizo O Morcilla
home made sausage, or blood sausage
$13.00
Mollejas
veal sweetbreads with salsa criolla
$23.00
Costillitas De Cerdo
braised baby back ribs, chipotle tequila bbq half corn and avocado salad
$18.00
Tira De Asado
short rib, green salad, chimichurri
$22.00
Entraña
10 oz skirt steak, poblano puree, salsa criolla
$30.00
Churrasco
18 oz. rib eye, truffle fries
$46.00
Parrillada
8 oz short rib, 18 oz rib eye, chorizo, morcilla, mollejas, roasted peppers, truffle fries
$38.00
Dry Aged Bone In Shell Steak
20 oz bone in shell steak with papas provenzal
$65.00
Dry Aged Porter House
30 oz porter house, chorizo, truffle potatoes salsa criolla, chimichurri
Acompañantes / Sides
$5.00
Avocado Fries
$5.00
Papas Provenzal
$5.00
Truffle Fries
$5.00
Mashed Potatoes
$5.00
Market Green Salad
$6.00
Shishito Peppers
$6.00
Brussel Sprouts
Catering Menu
Continental Breakfast
 
Homemade Granola
with yogurt
 
Hard Boiled / Scrambled Eggs
 
Fruit Salad
with squeezed orange juice
 
Assorted Breads
served with dulce de leche, butter and quince
Gourmet Breakfast
 
Homemade Granola
with yogurt
 
French Toast
 
Scrambled Eggs And Chorizo
 
Vegetarian Omelet
 
Assorted Breads
served with butter, dulce de leche and quince
 
Assorted Fruits
Lunch 1
 
Skirt Steak
with poblano puree
 
Market Fish
with avocado and tomato salad
 
Aji Relleno
 
Pasta
with tomato and basil
 
Mix Green Salad
 
Beef And Spinach Empanadas
 
Dessert - Flan
Lunch 2
 
Ensalada De Palmito
 
Chicken Enchiladas
 
Eggplant Milanesa
 
Mini Burger
 
Pasta Bolognesa
 
Mix Green Salad
 
Beef And Spinach Empanadas
 
Dessert - Flan
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