Long time readers of the blog know I consider tacos to be up there with fruits, vegetables and pizza as the essential blocks of the food pyramid. You may also know that the aptly named Los Tacos No.1 in Chelsea Market is in fact my No.1 taco spot in Manhattan. […]
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Taqueria Cocoyoc
Why Come Here? Excellent authentic tacos, backyard dining Taqueria Cocoyoc is one of the few waiter service taquerias you’ll find in this taco-rich region of Bushwick. It’s perfect for taking a break on a taco crawl (as I did) or hanging out for a full Mexican meal. And hey, there’s […]
Bushwick Taco Crawl
I recently led members of the Young Foodies Meetup group on a taco crawl to some of Bushwick’s best taquerias. Young Foodies is a great group of people in their 20s and 30s who dine out at some of New York’s best restaurants each week. Check them out because let’s be honest, you could use more good […]
Taqueria Izucar
Why Come Here? Some of New York’s best tacos for $1.50, Unusual options including the Suadero (Veal Flank) Taco Taqueria Izucar might be the smallest taqueria in New York. The triangular dining box room can fit about ten people standing. Yell your order to the people behind the glass wall and amazing tacos […]
Casa Enrique
Why Come Here? Authentic, Michelin starred dining in NYC There are no colorful banners (the rooms are mostly white) at Casa Enrique, nor are there Mexican wrestling masks or mariachi bands. In fact, nothing about the look of place would make you expect guacamole any more than a beet salad. […]