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Casa Enrique isn’t the flashiest Mexican restaurant in the city, but it has consistently been one of the best. Now, the folks behind that LIC spot have the seafood-focused Quique Crudo in the West Village. The walk-in-only space seats about 20, on tall swiveling stools, half of which face an open kitchen with a tidy display of shellfish over ice. Aside from some enchiladas similar to what you’ll find at Casa Enrique, most dishes are snack-sized, with standouts like a meaty fluke ceviche and an exceedingly crunchy crab tostada. A full dinner can easily add up to around $100 per person, but that’s not how you should go about things. Come for a drink and a few small bites. The cocktail list has around 40 options, and we have yet to find a dud.