Ix Restaurant

Pepian soup was 4 out of 5, besides the great flavor and taste that I was getting from each ingredient I couldn't stop tasting the bitter note at the end of each spoonful, perhaps too much cinnamon was added. The sandwich veg, egg, and cheese was 4.8 - when I held the sandwich, the bottom bun was soggy but the flavor was very good. The salad served with the sandwich was a 5. Simple, flavorful and pleasant smell. The best part was me and my partner planned to divide our food when we got it, but we received two separate dishes, each had a small sandwich and bowl of soup, I was so excited! Top tier customer service.

Great rice and beans! The ribs were savory and the Guava drink was so refreshing. Highly recommended! Don't forget to ask for the Hot Chocolate before you leave!

I think this might be my favorite restaurant in the city. The service is wonderful, the food is so good- the vegetarian options as well. I rarely have room for dessert but this place is worth a stop by during the day for the hot chocolate and dessert and a separate return for dinner because it's fantastic and substantial. The art, ambiance, and music make for a wonderful experience. I learned they have live music on Saturdays and few other occasions as well. 10/10 zingy salad is so good and I usually go for a soup!

This is a hidden gem that I almost wanted to keep to myself! Super adorable! I happened to be at a nearby place and heard Jazz music playing from this spot. I walked over and was greeted by a great band and vibe! The staff here; super-friendly, welcoming and warm and the Cacao was soooo good. This is the perfect Fall hangout spot. Love it!

A very welcoming restaurant. I’ve never eaten Guatemalan food before the weight. Staff was very helpful in explaining the menu and I had it delicious Caldo soup bowl, which really hit the spot!

This place is a must try whenever you’re in Brooklyn .. the owners were so accommodating to our large party and made us feel right at home . The food was super tasty but the drinks took the absolute cake !! When you’re here you have to try the ZACAPA JADE .. it was my absolute favorite !! I’ll be back real soon

This place was phenomenal! The moment I walked in, the service was impeccable. There was live music. The food and wine were amazing. I really enjoyed dining here, and there were so many paintings from local artists on every wall. I really loved it!

had the pleasure of kicking off an entrepreneurs’ gathering at Ix Restaurant and couldn’t have asked for a better setting! The Guatemalan Mayan cuisine was incredible—highly recommend the Flatbread Blanco, Flatbread Blanco, and had the zacapa jade rum for drink ans Tostadas de escabeche which was super delicious 😋

"Are these not the best chips and salsa you've ever had?" It may sound like hyperbole - but a few minutes into our sit down we were already inquiring if we can buy their house salsa to go (the answer is yes). I'm giving the house chips and salsa (both green and brown) a 10/10 all around. The cozy and cool ambiance of the space caught us by surprise. Coming from the hot Brooklyn streets, we were eager for the cool sandwiches our servers floated by to other tables, but the jazz lulled us into ordering two hot soups. We compromised with our indecisiveness by ordering a zingy salad to split. All entrees were a hit. The Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo reminded me of an extravagant bowl of tortilla soup. 10/10. The Pepian was also divine but more of an acquired taste in my opinion. If you like sesame, pumpkin, and cinnamon - this soup is for you. 8/10. The Zingy salad used zucchini in an exquisite and fresh way. The tangy yuzu brightened up the salad and allowed the sesame to cut through and bring in a unique twist. 9/10. As if Ix didn't already bring life to the phrase "mom and pop" - we were able to finish off our warm meals with some coffee from the in-house coffee shop.

My hubby and I went to try the traditional Guatemalan dish called "fiambre" that is made on November 1, All Saints Day. It was absolutely delicious! My favorite dish is definitely "pepian". It's a stew made of chicken (beef too) and all types of tomatoes/spices and herbs. I also recommend their "Michelada" with "La Famosa" Guatemalan beer. The owner is super nice. He welcomed us and shared how his restaurant came about. Highly recommend!

Preface - I came here for brunch, so I didn't try any of their Guatemalan or Mayan foods which looking back I kind of regretted. I was in the mood for chicken and waffles and got that. The chicken and waffles looked really pretty, it comes with a flower and 3 dollops of various fruit butters that make it look very instagramable! However, the taste itself was not that spectacular in my opinion. The chicken itself tasted like it could have been reheated frozen tenders. Waffles, syrup and butters were all better, but nothing mind blowing.

A Guatemalan/Mexican oasis on a busy street. Honestly Ix is such a great restaurant for a night out with family and friends. The staff is incredibly kind and accommodating, and the inside and outside seating is comfortable, clean, and the ambiance is lovely. Inside we've gotten to enjoy dinner and drinks with live music our toddler loved. And outside is heated and covered from the busy Lincoln Road foot traffic. My favorite menu items are Black beans and chips Crazy corn in a cup Melted cheese with blue corn tortillas and loroco Caldo Ix (vegan) All soups can be made vegan and divided up which is amazing!!! And I've never had loroco (a vegetarian option) before but I'm so glad ix introduced me. The menu, the setting, and the staff all make this place special.

The frijoles and nachos appetizer was good, would be better with refried black beans. Ordered the shrimp sliders and cheese dip appetizers. Sliders were delicious, especially the sauce, and we could've skipped the cheese dip. I tried one of the stews and it was good and filling. Nothing I would come back for. Be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. But once you're seated, the service is fast and attentive. We went during a live music night, which was fun but a bit loud. It's a small space so I recommend lowering the volume just a bit. Overall, it was a good time and I would come back again to try their hot chocolate.

Very nice place with good food. Cheese quesadillas was very tasty , even my 6 year old niece had a piece . French fries was top notch , we also had salad , it was freshly made. Portions were good . Service was a bit slow just because there were one waiter .

I started coming to Ix in 2015 because it was so close to one of my favorite yoga studios! It was more if a cafe back then, but I watched it grow over the years into what it is now: a full fledged restaurant with events and musical guests. The staff creates such a family environment, it doesn't take too many visits for them to start recognizing you. The food at Ix is hearty, satisfying and an absolute journey of flavor profiles that are difficult if not impossible to find anywhere else in the city. I bring people here all the time and it has never disappointed. My favorite dishes are the hot figs and any/all of the soups.

Came for the hot chocolate and was really impressed by the homey environment and lovely staff. This visit was solely for their Guatemalan style hot chocolate but oh man I am definitely intrigued to visit again for lunch if I'm in the area. The young lady at the register was kind enough to explain the variety of hot chocolates they offered. "IX" was the most "basic" flavor and how they made all the hot chocolates on the menu (it was used as their base). As you go down the line the combinations of toppings and additions change to give more flavor options. One included cornstarch to make for a thicker hot chocolate, another had ice cream to make it creamier, others had cinnamon or rosemary and other spices. I absolutely loved the customizability. My friend and I decided we'd just share one and the girl at the register was kind enough to put it into two separate cups for us without us even asking! I think because it was close to Christmas one of the employees was sprinkling pine all over the floor which made the restaurant so fragrant and so festive. What a gem of a place!

I really like this place and to be honest I thought it was an extension of el patron. I am so mad at myself that I haven't come sooner!! This place is an ok size good seating inside and out. I started with the crazy corn which was ok. The shrimp sliders I also really enjoyed alot. Especially with the house hot sauce on each table. We also got the cup of melted cheese with chorizo, quit satisfying. Both soups were delicious (according to my dining partners) and good size portions. All over a great place I will be back!!

Was visiting the area and this was one of the first meals I had on my trip- and it completely exceeded my expectations! I got the Manchego grilled cheese and tried some of the chips with black bean dip which was amazing. Ive never had a grilled cheese with so much flavor in it before. The restaurant was also extremely beautiful with artwork on the walls and outside the restaurant. Wish I lived in the area so I could pay another visit!!!

Very satisfying meal. I got the Caldo Tlalpeno Rojo, friend got the carrot soup, and we shared a crazy corn. We both got hot chocolates. Everything was delicious. The caldo rojo was a fairly big portion, too! Good music playing, good service. Would be happy to return. Right next to train station and bus stop!

Had a wonderful breakfast and excellent latte this morning. Friendly service, quality meals, in a cute cafe. Worth a visit, or several.

This place is so good it's turned me into a soup person! I was recommended this place when I first moved to PLG and it's become my go-to spot in the neighborhood. They also make the best Cubano I've found outside of Florida! Highly recommend this spot (and have brought a lot of friends visiting here who have also loved it).

This place was phenomenal! The moment I walked in, the service was impeccable. There was live music. The food and wine were amazing. I really enjoyed dining here, and there were so many paintings from local artists on every wall. I really loved it!

Fantastic experience all around. Great host, excellent service and even better food!!

My boyfriend & I were delighted to "discover" Ix, after an early-morning race of his in Prospect Park. The decor is charming, & the staff is both friendly & attentive. We each had the Huevos Rancheros, which was preceded by complimentary chips & beans, which was odd only in that those were two of the principle ingredients of the dish we'd just ordered. The Huevos Rancheros were like none we'd ever had, with the eggs served atop blue corn tortilla chips, with sides of a parmesan-like cheese, very watery beans & either sour cream or cream cheese, but the differences to other huevos rancheros we had may be attributable to their being Guatemalan & our being more familiar with Mexican cuisine. All in all, it's worth a stop, if you're buy the park, but maybe not worth a schlep from Manhattan specifically to eat there.

My partner and I had heard of Ix from a neighbor who said this was "the good" Central American spot in the neighborhood (no shade at the other ones). Ix is nestled in a small complex of eateries right next to Lincoln Market, and offers coffee in the mornings. They are a cute little Guatemalan family joint that proudly displays their Mayan roots both in their food and on the walls and decor. The homey feel of the place is really evident and charming (sons and daughters as waitstaff). We have not both eaten here and taken out, and I would recommend either whole-heartedly. The traditional soups were recommended by the waiter so we got three of them -- all of them good and serving a different need (hearty, healthy, light). They were quite big and won't leave you hungry. Their desert plantains were also delicious, but don't mix up the mole's from Guatemala from Mexico, as they are different (we were told). All in all, a great place to eat in or take out, but on the Saturday night I came back for pick up, there was a live band playing sultry music in Spanish (language), which was pretty great. Check Ix out and show this family some love!

Went here for dinner - great ambiance and service, even better food. I had the caldo de chipilin and it was delicious. Portion sizes are really good too, much better than you usually get for soup. If I lived closer I would definitely be a regular patron of theirs.

Delicious food and cacao drinks in a very comfortable and cozy atmosphere. I love their ships, omelets, sandwiches. . Sometimes they have live music.

IX is a gem! Absolutely incredible fresh soup. Filling and delicious every-time. I'm slowly going Through all of the options but nothing has disappointed. All the soups are traditional, hearty, healthy and delicious.

This spot has been on my 2023 bucket list and I finally gave it a shot! The funny thing is that I was not intrigued so much by the food menu, but the drink menu, specifically champurrado was the trophy I was eyeing. I love chocolate! I love a good hot chocolate too, but a good Mexican hot chocolate is top notch, and champurrado is Mexican hot chocolate on crack! The champurrado at IX restaurant is thick, creamy, dark, rich, with hints of cinnamon and absolutely SINFUL! The masa is unnoticeable, but definitely there. Not something that I would or could drink daily. I could, but anyway... If you LOVE CHOCOLATE, please indulge! Oh yeah, the shrimp sliders are delicious!

I love Ix! The food is wonderful and ambiance is cozy and lovely. The Jocon was especially delicious as well as the roses cococrunch hot chocolate. The servers and chef are so kind! Overall perfect experience and highly recommend. There is also great live music on Saturday nights! A really special touch to a spot that feels rooted in the community.

We stumbled on this jewel of a restaurant and glad we did! Everyone was friendly and the food delicious! We got 2 caprese croissant sandwiches to go to eat in Prospect Park. While we waited, we were offered chips with a yummy bean dip. We gathered our sandwiches and found a shady bench to devour our scrumptious sandwiches! We highway recommend!

I used to order delivery from here and thought the food was just alright, then recently I came in person for the first time and realized the food was way better served in-house. Menu is creative and an innovative mix of different cuisines. They have a huge selection of hot chocolates that aren't too sweet and are super rich and flavorful (also they come in these really cute mugs!!). Favorite thing here is probably the chimichurri shrimp sliders (I have a weakness for chimichurri sauce and the flavor here definitely delivers). Really like the complimentary bean dip with tortilla chips. Their house chili sauce goes so well with everything, especially the bean dip. The caldo ix soup is very comforting on cold days. Beleza sandwich is great too. Rosemary churros are something I hadn't seen before but the rosemary works really well surprisingly. And just the overall ambiance of the restaurant is really fun and colorful!

Why did it take this long for me to eat here? Please tell me! I 'saved' this restaurant in the hopes of going and it didn't happen til this weekend through a friend's recommendation. First off...everything was banging! Like errythang! So first we had the shrimp sliders and it was perfect. The bread was soft, the shrimp was tender and the chimichurri sauce was enhanced even more by their homemade hot oil. The huevos rancheros were calling my name! They whispered...Anyaaaaa and I answered the call by adding chorizo. The eggs were jammy and it was so damn good. I topped it with their creamy black beans, cotija cheese and sour cream. It was heavenly. My friends had the Green eggs Sandwich and raved about it. It had honey goat cheese, poached eggs, spinach and a green sauce. For drinks we had the lavender mimosa and I opted for the strawberry basil margarita. So so good. No artificial crap. Real lime juice and a tajin rim! For dessert we shared the dulce de leche churros. Oh my gosh. Y'all gotta have it. It was phenomenal! Hot filling in the center with this rosemary cinnamon brown sugar dusting and 2 dipping sauces. Make sure you dip it in both sauces, they enhance each other, and the only time you can double dip without getting a dirty look. Stop playing. Put your apps down. Put your empty pot down. Grab your keys and your wallet and Go! You won't be disappointed. Danny was out server and he was the sweetest! All around this was a great experience.

So yummy! Their menu is so extensive, serving up mostly Guatemalan dishes as well as some unique fusion foods! My roommate and I shared the melted cheese with truffle mushrooms, and oh god it was cheese heaven. The truffle flavors came through strong and the cheese was just delicious. It came with blue corn tortillas, so we made a bunch of mini cheese wraps. I always face the endless question of whether I should order a sweet or savory breakfast, and this time, sweet won out. I got the French toast sticks, and I'm so glad I did. The sticks, fruit topping, and whipped cream were so yummy. I was pretty full from the cheese appetizer, so I was shocked when I looked down at my plate and realized I had eaten 3/4 of my French toast. It was just that good, I couldn't stop. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! We definitely will be stopping by when the weather cools to try their Guatemalan hot chocolate.

Ix is our neighborhood spot. Incredible spot! The stews will change your life. Feel sick, sad, cold? This will fix that. We go almost every other week. Try the warm fig appetizer, the fig hot sauce, the cocoa, everything. Same staff working who are sooo friendly and helpful and fun to interact with. Great vibes, great spot. 12/10.

Absolutely loved this Guatemalan spot that has the best hot chocolates! Do yourself a favor and come here on a winter day, ordering one of their delicious hot chocolates and a nice soup to warm you up. Their soups and hot chocolates are the main drivers for this 5 star rating. We got the Xelaju and cinnamon almendrado hot chocolates. The almendrado had a smooth almond flavor throughout. The xelaju, also the Mayan name for Quetzaltenango (a city in Guatemala), is basically vanilla ice-cream on a thick bed of hot chocolate. The ice-cream cooled down and further sweetened the hot chocolate, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. Both were amazing and I can't wait to go back to try the rest of the hot chocolates on the menu. As for the dishes, I was in love with their Pepian soup/stew, which came in a bowl bigger than my face and was filled with hearty ingredients like chicken, carrots, potatoes, and rice. The dish also comes with blue corn tortillas. It was very filling to say the least. The cubano sandwich gets an honorable mention, perfectly tasty and went well with the soup. The side salad was a little bland, but the cubano alone did the trick for me. We got the crazy corn in a cup as an appetizer, which comes with cotija cheese and sour cream on the side for you to season based on your palate. If you are at all like me, you'd dump both into the bowl and not look back. Despite having chiles in it, this dish was rather mild in flavor, so probably won't order next time, but is very easy to share in larger parties. Oh, not to forget, they give you a delicious bean dip with some chips while you are waiting for your order to arrive, surely not to be missed!

Super cute little restaurant. Way better than I expected and service was excellent! Met up with my friend at Prospect Park for a walk and she wanted to try their hot chocolate because she heard it was good. We were freezing cold and slightly hungry so decided to stop by and give it a try. There are 2 sides of the restaurant. The side for hot chocolate was Guatemalan, and since its covid there is only out door dining. We wanted to try everything and had a hard time deciding on what to order. There are variety of hot chocolates, soups and so much food! We ended up setting for the regular hot chocolate and 2 soups. This is where they cross the line and get 5 stars from us. We planned on splitting everything including 1 hot chocolate (which i bet can be annoying for restaurants) but the waiter was not only accommodating but they split everything in half for us including the soups! Maybe because it was covid, but it really made the experience amazing and hospitable even though we were freezing outside. Check out the pictures, They made it super cute for 2 gals having mid day snack. I absolutely recommend this place. Super cute, amazing food, and great service.

One of my go-tos in PLG! I love their tortilla chip and bean dip they serve you while you're waiting for your food. Their brunch menu is amazing - we ordered the Chicken and Waffles with the different fruit butters and the Manchego grilled cheese with french onion dip. Both were unique and flavorful! I haven't encountered fruit butters before, so I thought that was a cool take on a classic dish. The french onion dip turned out to be a little bowl of soup that you dip the sandwich in and it is life-changing! The flavors mixed together are 11/10. Also, ordered the Rosemary churros on another visit and I would recommend ordering them! The churros are fresh and pair well with the dulce de leche sauce. I would have liked to see the rosemary infused into the churros a bit more as they were more of a garnish on top of the churros. A miss for me was the Crazy corn in a cup - I was expecting it to be similar to an esquite, but the corn wasn't that sweet and not worth price. Service is pretty good, but sometimes the food takes a while to come out. Note - they do not have Wi-fi

I have lived in the neighborhood a while and always see this place but have never gone which was a big mistake. I got takeout for lunch and was so pleased. Next time I definitely want to dine in. Everything was packaged up and sealed perfectly so there was no risk of a mess. I got the IX hot chocolate which was dark and bitter but sweet and creamy, so indulgent and one of if not the best hot chocolate I have ever had. To eat I got the Caldo Tlalpeno Rojo soup. When I ordered I was a little surprised at the price but it made sense when I got it because it was huge!! Definitely a portion for 2 people or someone really hungry but it worked out because now I have leftovers. The soup itself was so unique to me, so much flavor and packed with stuff, every bite is filled. I loved everything about it, it felt familiar and comforting but with exciting flavors. I will definitely be back, probably often. Everything on the menu looks stellar so I really don't think you can go wrong!

One of my favorite places in NYC. The service is lovely and the food is fantastic. The chips that they bring out with every order are lovely. Their sandwiches are great, my favorite is the French onion dip. And the chicken dinner... absolutely amazing. There's more than enough food to bring some home for lunch tomorrow. But the real standout is the drinking chocolate. If you haven't had drinking chocolate before... you're in for a treat. Totally unique, totally delicious, like hot chocolate but a million times better. I'd recommend getting the children's size to start off, unless you're splitting with a friend. Also, it can be a bit difficult to find, since it's under an overhang. But just look for the jaguar mural, the restaurant is worth it.

What a nice restaurant! Had their soup and it was like a hug in a bowl. It's a great place that is conveniently located next to Gaia Nomaya which I went to right before coming here.

Heard Ix was the spot to check out in the area so ofc I had to venture out and try it. I loved the vibes and the interior of the space, and the staff was super friendly! The atmosphere was very lively so I feel like this would be a good spot for drinks and light food Since it was lunchtime, my friends split a soup (which btw is a huge serving) and got the hot cocoa. I got an egg sandwich which comes with a side salad (note you cannot swap out for fries as they don't serve those here). While the soup and the hot chocolates were delicious and rich, the sandwich was just alright. So if you do check out this spot I recommend opting for the soup instead. Overall, if you're in the area I recommend checking this out for a quick and budget friendly bite but I won't go out of my way to eat here

I'm thrilled to give this small Guatemalan cafe restaurant a 5-star review! The food here is simply outstanding, offering a delightful and unique experience for brunch. The diverse Guatemalan flavors and dishes bring a refreshing change to the usual brunch options. The cozy ambiance and attentive service make it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. From traditional Guatemalan breakfast items to mouthwatering specialties, this cafe has it all. If you're looking to explore something different and delicious for brunch, I highly recommend giving this hidden gem a try!

Soul warming Guatemalan food! What a quaint place in the middle of Brooklyn! Come here for Guatemalan coffee, their wide variety of soups and stews and equally warm staff! Full disclosure I went there twice in a 10 day trip just so I could have their Caldo Ix soup again. Enough for a meal and then some! Especially all my desi folks looking for an indian-like soup with spices, veggies, chicken - light, airy and not stuffy like regular American stews, this is the place for you. The ambience is cute and filled with light, Mayan and Guatemalan art. Really enjoyed both my visits to this place!

Absolutely delicious food and perfect friendly service. I will be coming back to try all of the other caldos!!!

This charming eatery with a huge and colorful mural of a Jaguar and eclectic, Guatemalan menu is a sight for sore eyes [and hungry bellies]. Though they bill themselves as a Guatemalan eatery, their menu bends the rules with dishes like kimchi soup and a blue cheese omelette. As the NYT profile of the restaurant suggests, the chef brainstorms creative ingredient combinations in the middle of the night, and the flavors speak for themselves--this is fusion done right. Everything from the food to the cute vinyl record shaped menus suggests great care in small details which make for a nice dining experience at Ix. Of the dishes we ordered, the shrimp sliders were the tastiest. The shrimp was surprisingly plump, juicy, and tender, considering the low price point. The chimichurri sauce rounded it out nicely and paired deliciously with the ciabatta bread it came on. I'd love to have a bottle of that chili oil they have, which I'd guess is made in house. I'd douse every savory dish with that stuff if I could. Happy hour starts at 4, and their Michelada was really refreshing. Note to self to order Micheladas whenever I can.

Mayan, oh mayan, ix delixious!! Ix ... Monty Python's Flying Circus Down at the southern end of the Franklin Avenue Shuttle there is a portal to the Mayan realm. "Ix," the Mayan word for jaguar, or at least, like an astrological symbol roughly equating to a jaguar. Ix (pron. "eesh" according to a neat-o article in the Grey Lady). The inside of the place is like a Mayan rainforest (or at least a Mayan Rainforest Cafe™). We chose a cozy little two-seater in the corner. (It's considered, in these parts, especial bad form for a party of two to take up a four-person table or, Ix forbid, a six-person table! If you're a party of two, get a two-banger, please and thank you). The menus are inside of old, broken, painted vinyl LPs. There are tons of sections within the menu. One concerned omelettes, one concerned tortillas de huevo; one concerned desserts, one concerned unidentifiable botany of some sort and a creature that looked suspiciously like a dragon. We each got omelettes. Dave got the blue cheese, pear + pecan crunch. I got the Honey goat cheese, fig, Modena balsamix reduction + macadamia crunch. And some lime alfajores for the table, please. Oh and an ix cacao w espresso shot for me, and some sort of fondue hot chocolate for Dave. An alfajor, sing. of "alfajores," is like honey and crunch and other sweet stuff. Its quondam abode is the Iberian peninsula, from whence it was imported to South Amerixa. However, before that, it was possiblye taken from the Arabian peninsula. Arabian. Iberian. Then to Mayan. The word alfajor possiblye comes from the Arabix al-fakher, meaning luxurious. They surely were that. They were softish and lime-ish and delicious. A perfect sweet appetizer for our soon-to-come savory life-changers. (Results may vary). Dave would like to highlight how thick the omelette was; it was like 7/16″ thick (whereas most omelettes are lucky to be 1/4″). They were also fluffy and perfectly round. The blue cheese was a game changer. A life changer. A world changer. A stranger danger. The ingredients were perfectly proportioned and the eggs were perfectly cooked. We were given little soft tortilla shells, too, but tbh couldn't figure out exactly what they were for, and were too embarrassed to ask. So Bo put some of his side salad in one, and Dave used another to clean up some of the omelette goop from his plate. How were the cocoa drinks you ask? You've got some nerve, buddy. My ix with espresso shot (the regular drink is non-caffeinated) was one of the most sweet and delicious cocoa-flavored beverages I have ever, ever had ever ever. It's just like what I always imagined the cocoa to have tasted like in that book the Polar Express. Remember that book? Remember where they got cocoa on the train and it was like magic or something? I guess what we're trying to say is, that the ix with espresso cacao drink at Ix ix magixal. Literally. I have powers now. Dave's drink tasted fine. But it was sort of goopy and soupy and fondue-oopy. Barely a liquid. Almost a non-Newtonian fluid. It was an acceptable beverage stand-in for the meal, but would have made a better portable-breakfast-on-the-go option. The overall check was something like $40. A small prixe to pay for the best things you'll ever have. Go to Ix. You won't regret ix. With 10 as a must-eat, this dining experience rates a 9. Pro Tip: If any of y'all go here, please find out what we were supposed to have done with our soft tortilla shells. That's the pro tip! And we, obvi, are not yet pros. Pro Pro Tip: The water from the faucet in the bathroom is magma-level hot. You've been warned. Don't Miss: The cacao ix drink with espresso shot!

What to make of a restaurant that has the following entrees: Crazy corn in a cup.. Caldo soup that consists of chicken, potatoes and carrots.. Hot figs with honey and baked goat cheese.. large varieties of hot chocolate...one that sounded tempting: Xelaju that had a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Of course you can get a Cubano Sandwich or Spinach and feta omelette.. the less exotic options... then Ix is your place. Met my nephew, Adam, here for brunch on Sunday who has eaten here previously and warned me " Auntie you have to have an exotic palette". Game on! First off, it is a cute restaurant that shares its space with a Mexican taqueria; it has close quarters. The outside seating has a green covering and little tables. For brunch there are specials like chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict, pork belly sandwich... The menu is substantial and is written in English and Spanish. Well first, priorities need to be met.. uh.. drink menu por favor!!! And there were some nice cocktails to choose from.. I opted for the frozen white sangria which really isn't frozen( let it go,let it go, I know cheap shot, just had to say it ;) ) I asked for mucho fruit in it and server said it has a mango flavor.. hmmm I realized I wasn't drinking sangria Victors Cafe style.. but what the heck.. bring it. My nephew ordered the mimosa, you guessed it, with mango. For starters, we ordered the Honey fig with goat cheese. I am not a fan of goat cheese but game on... First, we were given tortilla chips with a side of black bean sauce ( interesting) which was a bit watery. The hot fig was not something I can review favorably due to goat cheese.. but my nephew loved it. It comes in an oval baking dish with a plethora of goat cheese over the figs and a line of plum sauce. I did not taste honey and this was oddly served with tortilla chips.. hmm.. interesting. As I waited for the main entrees, I was ready for another sangria.. server didn't come around to offer. I was pleasantly surprised that I liked my exotic entree.. egg white omelet with spinach and mozzarella ( can't do feta which is the cheese it comes with; I asked to sub with mozzarella) and a side of greens ( lemon dressing served on top). It was very tasty and light and also came with a side of blue tortilla wraps. Adam ordered the chicken and waffles that came with three swirls of butter: guava, strawberry and salty and real maple syrup. The chicken was not your typical fried chicken breast ( channeling Sweet Chick) but chicken tenders. The entree was a nice size and he ended up taking half home. All in all not a bad spot to spend a Sunday.. Here are the positives: eclectic menu, walking steps to Prospect Park, the cocktails are good and a nice Brooklyn vibe. Accessible by subway: Q to Prospect Park and 1 minute walk or B16 bus that leaves you in front of restaurant. Here's what would make it a 5 star: music, Sunday brunch special promo 1 entree/1 drink etc. Bill came to $70 with tip; average price for brunch but I personally can't say I was wowed by the food. Also, I wanted another drink and I mentioned this to server who was bringing check to table. I jokingly told him you never came around again... Would I dine here again??... if Adam wants to.

Super cute restaurant. They were written up in nyt and it's now in the placemats!! I have to work my way they the menu but if you go start with the soup- even if you are there for breakfast!! Omg the pepino soup is out if this world delicious! I give it a 5! I'm sure I will give this restaurant a higher score once I try more dishes. Oh wait that $5 hot chocolate is amazing!!! It's expensive but delicious!

How am I just discovering Ix after living in this neighborhood for 2 years!? Maybe I've never noticed it because it's somewhat overshadowed by El Patron next door. I happened upon it because I was craving sandwiches one day and did a Yelp search (obvi) and Ix popped up so I decided to check it out. I love the vibe inside: wood floors, bamboo-covered walls, colorful tribal fabrics, guitars hanging, and a big, beautiful mural with a jaguar front and center. The sandwiches take awhile to cook, but they are amaaaaaazing. So far I've tried the cubano and the number one, and I'm looking forward to trying more.

Great food, amazing service, with inspirational menu from Chef Jorge and attentive staff!

Do yourself the biggest favor at go here! You gotta get the soups which have the best balance of flavors and are perfectly cooked. I ordered the Cuban sandwich (also good) but I spent the whole time trying to steal bites of my husbands Caldo Rojo soup. Unfortunately it was mid summer so we did not get the hot chocolate but I hear that is their specialty as well. Such a great find!

I must have passed this place hundreds of times, always thinking it was part of 'El Patron.' Any who, finally got around to ordering from here after they were on my list for awhile. I was waiting for the perfect 'soup day.' I ordered take out from here and the order was right on time. The Caldo Ix, which has shredded chicken, potatoes, carrots, corn, green beans, onion, cilantro + rice was hearty. The real knockout was the Caldo Tlalpeno Rojo, which was similar in ingredients, minus the rice and add in cheese, spices and garbanzos. It was delicious. I mixed it in with the Caldo IX! We also enjoyed the rosemary churros and there were even rosemary leaves alongside that made it feel healthier. The chocolate and caramel that accompanied it were pretty perfect. I enjoyed this meal and will venture to try other dishes here. I definitely recommend you try it out.

This place is adorable and has the glass barriers between each table, which is great! They also have outdoor seating. They gave free bean dip with chips, which we loved. Also the Cuban sandwich was delicious!

The soup here is out of control good. Something special. Actually everything is good. Whether eating in or to go this place is a can't miss.

It's been hard to come by with the pandemic and no car now but had to make the trip. Today was ramen with shrimp in an eggy lobster sauce and shredded manchego on top. Latte had a seahorse and was perfect.

The pork belly French onion sandwich was absolutely delicious! Perfect and unique combination. Loved dipping the sandwich in the soup. The side salad came lightly seasoned which was very well paired. Wonderful cappuccino to top it all off. I loved dining here. Very cozy especially on a frigid Saturday.