Bite Of The Day: Brunch Time At Ox Cart Tavern

Ox Cart Tavern (583 Argyle Road on the corner of Newkirk Avenue) has been well-loved for their burgers for a while now, but since we’re on a bit of a brunch streak lately, we thought we’d stop in and see what they were serving this past Sunday.

The chorizo special they had was enticing, but we stuck with standards on their menu so if you decide one of the dishes covered looks good, you have a good chance of getting it this coming weekend.

We tried the Huevos Rancheros and the Chicken Fried Chicken, both $12. The Chicken Fried Chicken was crispy and crusty on the outside and juicy inside, and is served with a fluffy biscuit, perfectly-savory gravy, and soft spiced apples. It also comes with two eggs, which we got over easy for maximum goop factor.

It isn’t specified on the menu which kind of salsa comes with the Huevos Racheros, but we were pleasantly surprised to find it was the green kind! Of course, those who don’t love their salsa verde should see if there’s an option that works better for them.

The ingredients in the dish (crunchy tortillas, smooth avocado, runny eggs–again, over easy, but your call–beans, and crumbly cheese) all come together to make a meal that not only tastes great, but has a wonderful combination of textures, too. Kind of sets your mouth on fire, but in a good way.

Interesting items we didn’t get to try on Sunday include Stuffed French Toast, German Pancakes, and Corned Beef Hash and Eggs. You can stop into Ox Cart, now offering gift certificates (call 718-284-0005 or drop by, and use them for brunch–or anytime!), for brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm.