Aguachile Verde
Coral Cantina has docked at 759 Grand Street! Coral is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a focus on seafood from the coast of Veracruz. The head chef hails from Veracruz, and is paying homage to his roots by serving up the delicious seafood from his hometown. Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most important maritime ports, with a very energetic malecón (boardwalk). Coral replicates those vibes here on Grand Street, with a lively atmosphere and coastal seafood bites - like the Aguachile Verde, a fish and shrimp dish in a green sauce served with cilantro and jalapeños.
Seafood isn’t the only option on the menu - they also serve classic Mexican dishes like tacos, elote, quesadillas, and more. Most of their dishes come in larger portions & are meant to be shared with friends; like the Veracruz cocktail, which comes in a massive goblet filled to the brim with shrimp, tomato sauce, lime and cilantro.
Coral is a Mexican Cantina through and through with the aesthetic to match it. The walls are decorated with fishing nets and ships' helms. Bright paper mache cutouts adorn the roof of the bar, which is made of a dark stained wood and turquoise-accented. Their large backroom regularly hosts events like burlesque, watch parties (Coral is a Giants bar), and DJ sets.
Manager Jacqui finds joy in helping people. Aside from running Coral, Jacqui is a dula, wedding officiator, and long-time restauranteur. Jacqui likes hosting creative events at the cantina & seeing people happy and having a good time; “I did my job if they leave saying the drinks and food are good”.
Swing by 759 Grand Street for a taste of Veracruz at Coral Cantina!
