Ana Deli & Grocery

I don’t usually write reviews. Usually, I just sit on my lazy ass as I read, and depend on everyone else’s opinions when I’m feeling indecisive. But this time, I’m on a mission.
I feel like bodega food has always been there for me, through thick and thin. Whether I’m broke, sick, or just plain lazy, the convenience store around the corner was always there, offering me home cooked food, or at the very least, a damn fine turkey hero. This one however, stands out from the crowd.
First of all, there’s the owner. Pretty much every single time I’ve been there, he’s working. 1 in the afternoon, 1 in the morning… the man probably works well over a hundred hours a week, deals with demanding irate pain in the ass customers, and still manages to show a shred of kindness and a smile. Much respect.
Now, onto why I’m really here: The Pork Milanesa Torta. Breaded pork cutlets topped with avocado, pickled carrots and jalapenos, then the whole thing is topped with a few dashes of Valentina and some Mexican sour cream (the good stuff). A brilliantly balanced sandwich, by any standard. And the kicker? $ 3 on a roll, $ 4.50 on a hero (recommended). And they stay open 24 hours. How cool is that?
The next time you find yourself underneath those golden arches, awkwardly walking through the drive through and hoping nobody says anything, do yourself a favor and walk across the street to this little convenience store. Your stomach will be all like «Hey thanks! Btw, I’m throwing a fiesta tonight and everyone’s invited!» and you’ll be all like «Whatever, it’s cool, stomach. I wouldn’t be caught dead at one of your lame ass parties. But it was cool of you to invite me anyway.»