Bushwick Mexican

Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos

Why Come Here? Tortillas straight out of the factory, possibly NYC’s best tacos

 
Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos, best tacos nyc

When I hear the name of this place, I can’t help but think of Los Pollos Hermanos from Breaking Bad. With a trippy paint job and set among old factories and warehouses deep in Bushwick, it kind of even looks like a front for a meth operation. Did I mention it is in fact a factory? However, I’m (at least pretty) sure the only thing coming off the lines here are tortillas. You can even watch it happen while you eat. And the chewy tortillas with a slightly crispy exterior that roll off the lines here are quite possibly the best you’ll eat in this city.

You might think “it’s a tortilla factory so of course the tortillas are good, but what about the rest.” I too was afraid they might be less adept at filling their product. This fear proved unfounded. All three meats I sampled were expertly prepared. The chipotle and tomatillo salsas – although almost unnecessary – are delicious. The lettuce, crema and onion each held their own. It’s a perfect, traditional taco and I’m debating whether these are the best in NYC. Here’s what I tried:

 

Tortilleria Mexicana Los HermanosChorizo Taco (3.5/4 stars) This was the macdaddy (do people still say that?) of the bunch. Ground chorizo in a spicy sauce mixed with potatoes it was loaded with flavor. Put it all together with the tortilla and toppings and this may be the perfect taco.

 

Tortilleria Mexicana Los HermanosEnchilada Taco (3/4 stars) You can’t go wrong with spicy pork. No exception here.

Bistec Taco 2.5/4 stars To be fair, I got to the beef last and it had gotten a little cold. The meat itself was good and tender but could have used a little more seasoning. Still delicious though and I’ll spend less time taking photos of it next time.

Right Amount for 2? 6 Tacos

Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos
271 Starr Street (Wyckoff & St. Nicholas Sts.)
Brooklyn, NY
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Tortilleria Mexicana Los Hermanos