Chavella's

They serve brunch, Mexican style. Packed with regulars in an uncomfortably small space where you are inevitably elbowing those next to you and unintentionally playing footise with the person across from you.

Slightly bothered by the lack of breathing room, my attention soon shifted as I learned every dish in the menu has some variation of eggs in it. For the egg lover, rejoice. For the cholesterol counter, you’re stuck.

For under $12, the brunch includes sweet Mexican bread and beverage: sangria, tea/ coffee or mango juice. The dishes are well seasoned—perhaps to the sensitive Brunch goer, the flavors may be too much to handle—and well portioned so you won’t leave feeling too full or dog-hungry, either. Somewhere in between. I was put off by the additional charge on sauce which was forcefully accommodated by tortilla chips.

Head to Chavella's, if you are in the definite mood for Mexican fare, because if it’s a Turkey BLT and a fruit salad that you seek to cure the hangover; head over to Tom’s, a block up.

FYI: Do try the Omelete de Nopales with cactus. Don’t plan on gathering a fiesta here, a table of four takes up half the restaurant.

Chavella's 732 Classon Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 622-3100 www.chavellas.com