Macario

This place is awesome!!! We went today and the staff are so nice and welcoming. If it’s your first time, they give you a sample of their bread (made at a nearby bakery just for them) and sauce (which is so freaking good). My husband and I split one of the lonches bañados as per the staff’s suggestion, and thank goodness we did because it’s enormous (the pic shows 1/2 of the sandwich). It’s kind of like an enchilada but with delicious sourdough-like bread instead of tortillas. It was so delicious. Chips and guac were also great. Huge portions at very affordable prices, and such a unique meal that you can’t get at other Mexican restaurants. I highly recommend.

This is a new casual spot that’s worth a try! Basically, it’s a sandwich so saucy you need to eat with a spoon! Only 3 sandwiches on the menu but it’s quality over quantity here and they’re all incredible and the portions are humongous. The sauce - a family recipe from Guadalajara - is so flavorful, with just a touch of spice. Somehow it was perfect for both my husband who loves spice, and me who’s terrified of it. It was delicious. They also have quesadillas and the best guac in town. The owner and staff are all incredibly helpful and friendly (shout out to Paola and Diana!). The owner mentioned they’ve been open just under a month and have more plans for hosting the works of local artists on their walls. This place has the makings of becoming a neighborhood gem.

Macario serves an authentic style lonche (sandwich) specifically from Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX. The bread is delicious and crunchy, the shredded pork is juicy, but the smokey tomato sauce is key! Bañado means “bathed” so be prepared to drench your lonche into some delicious sauce. If it gets a little soggy just know that’s a feature of the signature style, not a bug. If you like cheese, make sure to try a lonche prensado or ask them to add Panela to your lonche! It’s one of México’s most popular cheeses. And as you enjoy your food make sure to enjoy the posters and decor hanging up calling back to Mexico’s golden age of cinema. Some posters are of the titular masterpiece Macario from 1960! Saludos de parte de un tapatío en Brooklyn!

We got the el macario with pulled pork and guacamole - both were delicious!! We will absolutely be returning and highly recommend. The staff here are so friendly, just overall a wonderful vibe and dining experience.

My girlfriend and I first stopped by Macario on a whim and we’ve already been back since. Their signature Macario sandwich is truly one of a kind: warm, soaked in a rich, flavorful sauce and served in a tin, where you eat it with a spoon. The pork is my favorite but the chicken is also fantastic. The staff is extremely welcoming and friendly and the whole place runs smoothly. The vibe is lively without being hectic - perfect for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or whenever you’re craving something comforting and unique. Macario is easily one of the most distinctive spots in Park Slope and we’ll definitely keep coming back. Could not recommend it enough!

Authentican jalisco lonches!! You have to come and try these! We got the “el macario” and the pork quesadilla, the guacamole with chicharron everything was Spectacular! We were greeted by the owners and everyone is so friendly and welcoming we are definitely coming back

5 stars all around. Super cute restaurant on a super cute block. Bright, warm and modern. Service was so inviting, and the food was awesome. The sandwiches are a staple of Guadalajara and unlike anything else in Brooklyn right now. Flavorful and delicious! Huge portions!

Holy moly! So GOOD! I grabbed sandwiches to-go, ate them at my friends’ house around the corner. Pretty sure I was speaking with the owners, they gave specific instructions on how to properly enjoy the food since I wasnt dining in, and oh boy Im glad i followed instruction! The pulled pork and pulled chicken are perfectly cooked, the bread is exquisite, crunchy crust and fluffy interior, but these sandwiches are about the sauce. The macario sauce is complex and bright. It is not heavy at all so isnt a belly bomb, and absolutely could go on so many different food items. Only reason for not giving five stars for atmosphere is that the vibe is ya sit ya eat ya go. But the place is clean, right off the G/F 4th av 9th st stop, and the warmth from the owner/operators was palpable and genuine.

Hearty and absolutely delicious! Never had anything like it before. The tomato sauce is so warm and flavorful. We tried the classic Banados which soaks up the sauce right up and the prensados which was crispy and cheesy! Ended up ordering a side of the sauce to eat with the prensados as well!

This is a new sandwich shop in Park Slope! They specialize in lonches bañados, which is a well-known dish from Guadalajara. I loved that the staff are putting so much care into explaining their sandwiches and their origins. They gave me a sample to try before ordering! It was a very welcoming experience as I wasn't 100% sure what I was walking into. I thought this was your regular sandwich shop - boy, I was wrong, but in the best way! The sauce itself is spicy, but so very delicious! You have a choice of chicken, pork, or vegetarian (cheese & veggie) sandwiches. You can also choose your "sauce level." Lonches bañados are sandwiches bathed in their in-house spicy tomato sauce. Lonches prensados are pressed sandwiches served with their in-house sauce and Oaxaca cheese. If you really want, you can skip the sauce altogether by ordering lonche clásicos. Of course, I wanted the full experience; however, if you are not ready for a slightly messier meal, lonches prensados are a happy medium. I ordered the pulled pork lonche prensado, and it was delicious and filling. I really loved the crispiness and freshness of the bread. Will come back soon!!

Not terribly exciting. The vegetarian option on the sandwich is just a slab of cheese (I think they forgot to add lettuce and tomato to mine, but that wouldn't have improved it that much). The bread is a little too crusty, making it sort of hard to bite down on. The sauce for the bañado sandwiches is tasty, but still doesn't justify the $16 price tag.

Delicious warm lonches. Showcasing another side of what Mexico has to offer. Simply amazing & tasty. Well deserved recognition

Amazing delicious sandwiches if you travel to Mexico if you are a fan of Mexican food this is very satisfying place. I genuinely recommend this. I order the classic pork.

Service was quick and friendly and the spot is kept well(nice and clean). The sandwich was the bomb. I was going to include some more pics but, my mouth was faster than my hands. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the sandwich was seasoned into heaven. Just like I like it. I'll definitely be coming back!

Such a wonderful experience. Delicious messy sandwiches and such a warm and welcoming staff. They took the time to explain the sandwiches to us and even gave us a sample to help us decide.

Agree with top reviews. Nice to see Mexican food representation from a different region (Guadalajara). If,you like heat, ask for a side of pickled jalapeños- so delicious with the sandwich. The bread is wonderful with a nice crunchy crust and soft inside to soak up the smoky tomato sauce. Add a Jarritos soda and it's a great lunch. The sandwich is enough for two! Get the guacamole with chicharonnes too!

The lonche bañado was amazing! Messy but the sauce is delicious! Will come back soon! Service was great too!

The pork "lonche banado" was delicious as was the pork "lonche planchado", which is the same sandwich but without the tasty soupy sauce. I was partial to the planchado since it was less messy to eat. I was told by the owner, that all ingredients are locally sourced, organic, and prepared daily - no "take out the day-old sauce from the fridge and reheat it for the customer"! I will return to have the other alternatives in chicken and cheese. The ambiance was without loud mariachi music to talk over; the premise comfortable and inviting; the bathroom was super clean; and the service was helpful and friendly. PS: the pork rinds and guac were amazingly good and worth the try!

This is the spot. Read about it in the NYT today and paid a visit. So authentic with steering from a knowledgeable staff. Great options from their classic to other sandwiches. The bread is a phenomenal cross between soft and crusty. Outstanding. Chatted with owner Marshall who could not have been more accommodating. We think he planned out our next trip to Mexico. The guacamole was so f'in good as well. Pay them a visit. You'll leave happy...