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Mangonada: sweet, sour, salty and hot
A mangonada layers frozen mango with chamoy, a sauce that's sweet, sour, salty and hot at once. In Mexico it also goes by chamoyada or chamango.
Cantina Rooftop
Dessert
Dessert
- Skull Lava Cake$12
- Pastel de Tres Leches$12
- Mangonada$11
Mango sorbet, chamoy, candied tamarind, mango & tajín
- Mexican Churros$13
- Mexican Chocolate Cheesecake$13
- Birthday Piñata Sundae$45
Please tell your server about any food allergies.
A dessert that argues with itself
Its origin is murky, though most of the oral history points to Tijuana. Chamoy's own story is less settled. One theory has Filipino immigrants bringing salted fruit to Mexico on the Manila galleons.
The flavors clash on purpose, and every bite lands differently. Stir it if you want it even, or dig straight down through the layers. If you've never had chamoy, expect it to taste strange for one bite.
It's on our dessert menu as mango sorbet, chamoy, candied tamarind, mango and tajín.
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Mangonada: questions
What is chamoy?
A Mexican sauce or paste made from pickled fruit, chile, salt and lime, sweet and sour and salty all at once.
What does a mangonada taste like?
Cold, sweet mango up front, then sour and salty from the chamoy, with chile heat at the end.
What's in the Mangonada at Cantina Rooftop?
Our menu says: Mango sorbet, chamoy, candied tamarind, mango & tajín. Tell your server about any allergies when you order.
How much for the Mangonada at Cantina Rooftop?
$11 on our menu right now. See it on the full menu.
When can I order the Mangonada?
It's on our dessert menu. Our hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. We're at 605 W 48th St in Hell's Kitchen. Book a table.