(5 out of 5 hot dogs)

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ARRIBA ARRIBA
1463 3rd Ave (82nd and 83rd)
Time: Noon- 4:00 pm
Price: $7.25

Apart from being the signature exclamation of Speedy Gozalez, Arriba Arriba is a pretty great Mexican restaurant on the Upper East Side. So far, on my quest for lunch specials, this represents the ultimate deal, a perfect five hotdog rating, and the bar to which all other lunch specials will be judged. The meal starts off with bottomless chips and salsa. The chips, just salty and greasy enough. To accompany the meal, you get a complimentary frozen margarita or sangria. Both of which are delicious, and though served in a small glass, sufficient to get a good mid-day buzz going. For those of you New Yorkers who are not alcoholics (See: Losers), you could get a coffee or tea instead. There is a long list of delicious entrees for $7.25, including all the Mexican standards: burrito, enchilada, chimichanga, taco, etc. All of which are delicious and served with rice and beans. I’d suggest spending two more dollars on the Grilled Steak California burrito, it is almost the size of a football and has an attractive presentation. Arriba Arriba also a Hell’s Kitchen Location on 51st and 9th Ave, that I have not tried, and I think the prices and menu might be slightly different.