Why Come Here? Tortillas straight out of the factory, possibly NYC’s best tacos 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 […]
Tag: Tacos
Empellon Al Pastor
Why Come Here? Fantastic quick & cheap tacos, amazing al Pastor Right Amount for 2? 6-8 tacos If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re probably aware of my love for Alex Stupak and his first two Mexican efforts, Empellon Taqueria and Empellon Cocina. Both serve up some of my […]
Los Tacos No. 1
Why Come Here? Some of Manhattans best tacos, cheap eats Right Amount for 2? Six Tacos Los Tacos No. 1 is a small taco counter hidden not just inside Chelsea Market, but in a side room behind a spice shop and across from a Korean food stand. Somehow I feel […]
Ottos Tacos
Why Come Here? LA style tacos, best shrimp taco in NYC, homemade corn tortillas Shrimp Taco Like the pizza slice joint and corner bodega, us New Yorker’s can’t get enough high-quality quick-service taco joints since Chipotle gave us the introduction. Many have run with the concept in new and often […]
Tres Carnes
Why Come Here? Texas BBQ style tacos, burritos & sides Cutting the Brisket (credit: Serious Eats) One day a man walked into a Chipotle and said “This place is good. But you know what would make it better? If the meat was smoked and sides were fancier.” So he opened […]