The restaurant exceeds local standards. As is typical for me, the sweet options were highlights. We…read moregenuinely liked every item we tried. The staff shows excellent support and clear value for what they offer. My truthful opinion: this spot is outstanding.

Most amazing tacos and burritos!! Best taco truck. I had el pastor tacos and a chorizo burritoread more

Love their enchiladas. From a native Texan who now lives in the neighborhood. Prices very…read morereasonable. Definitely give it a try!!!

This little spot has been here in Winebarlandia for longer than I realized. When meat is involved I…read moreprefer "and" to "or" so I was glad to find the Poblano sandwich in the Tortas Locas section. I enjoyed the cecina and sausage but the beans, cheese and avocado have their moments so it's theoretically possible that non-carnivore sandwiches are worth checking out.

Like a lot of food establishments on the UES, everyone is getting delivery and if you walk in and…read moretry to dine in, your food order takes longer than the stacks of pickups that are being churned out even if you're getting something super simple like a small container of rice and beans. The dine in folks are never prioritized. I have enjoyed shakes, rice and bean combos, veggie and meat empanadas here. Today's service felt off because the air-conditioning wasn't working inside and it was at least 10 degrees hotter inside than the hot sidewalk. The middle-aged cashier/attendant had a hearing issue or was slow on the pickup because they entered my order incorrectly on the cash register and made me repeat everything 1-2 times (what? what?) or speak louder than I typically would. The food itself was fine but the avocado shake I ordered was not tasty at all. I am not sure if it was added ingredients, the quality of the avocado itself, the lack of ice or cold water in the mix but it was undrinkable. I asked for a refund because it tasted SO horrible I did not want another sip and the cashier gave me a look like that wouldn't be possible so I asked for ice but there was no saving the terrible shake. I returned to ask for a refund and you would think that I asked for something never heard before. The cashier said that I can step away because this is going to take awhile. They texted and called a manager and after awhile returned to tell me they couldn't reach that person. I don't understand why they can't issue refunds at point of sale. You have my credit card and the transaction number. After a longer wait, I finally insisted on some method of resolution and they gave me cash back. I generally like their food and would like to support this place but today was an off putting experience.

For $12 and change for an empanada and fruit milkshake, I actually was fuller than I expected to…read morebe. The light meal wasn't as light as I thought and that's a good thing. The empanada is thin, crispy shell served piping hot and stuffed with meat and cheese while the shake was thick, refreshing and perfectly tart. Service was efficient and the place was clean and bright, perfect for looking out the window and people watching.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 8 If you are looking for simple and delicious Dominican food that is affordable, then you will be very happy here. On a stormy night, I stepped inside this tiny establishment for a quick meal and left wanting more. My $17 plate of Pernil (Roast Pork) was absolutely sublime. The server found a good balance of lean and fatty pieces of pork that has been soaking in a pool of its own juices. Tender, flavorful, and juicy, exactly what I'm looking for in a piece of pernil. Btw, the portion is very substantial for the price. The accompanying black beans, white rice, and maduros were all quite good too. I also ordered a Sopa de Pollo (Chicken Soup) that really felt great on a cold rainy night. As an overall meal, this was very satisfying and I will be back.

Updating to a five. This is my second time here. The beef stew is unreal. A full home-cooked hot…read moremeal with plenty of food to the point where I'm stuffed beyond belief for $13 cash? Unreal deal. I love this place. So glad I live by it.

Ok yes the tacos are not the best in the world... but considering the location? This is pretty…read morepretty good, given that it's in Manhattan (a place not known for great Mexican food). A food truck right next to the subway in the upper west side, food is all cooked to order, and kept very well on my commute home to lower Manhattan. I liked that they had so many options for tacos, my favorite was La lengua (very flavorful and not dry). A few tacos had meat that was a little dry, but I was here at 9 pm so I wasn't expecting something out of this world. The burrito al pastor was GREAT. It was huge and had lots of filling. Cash only. The quesadilla is interesting, it had cotija cheese, lettuce and sour cream, which i was not expecting but it was a nice surprise, and my toddler enjoyed it so that's a win. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this, but if i was in the area again, I would get it for a pretty solid and yummy dinner. We paid $40 for dinner for 3 people and still had leftovers.

This place is close to me, and had some great review, so I tried it out. The tacos were okay. I had…read morethe birria and they were tasty, though nothing special. But the burrito al pastor did not taste like al pastor at all. Also, it didn't have almost any meat, it was mostly rice and bland.

After visiting our daughter office near Brian Park, NY, we started to wander around the area. Our…read morenext stop was NY Library, we walked pass this Cuban restaurant and we wanted some Cuban sandwiches. The combo plates only $9.99 but we just wanted the sandwiches, so we ordered a chicken and a pork sandwiches for $13 and $11, some fries. We saw people eating the combo plates and they looked so delicious, may be next time we'll try those. Later we found out this is a chain restaurants in NY. Anyhow, the prices are very reasonable for NY. Our sandwiches are plentiful for lunch, the cheese all melted and rich, next time I would leave the cheese out. Great sandwiches and the fries are good too. Too much that we couldn't finish with our sandwiches. Sometimes I couldn't believe these inexpensive restaurants exist in NY, cheaper than CA.

Very discriminatory! I had a very disappointing experience at Sophie's. When I arrived, the staff…read moreat the counter refused to help me. I decided to go to the kiosk, but as soon as white customers came in, they greeted them warmly and offered assistance. They immediately helped the person that came in after me and then took care of the two people who followed. I calmly waited for my order to be called, but when I asked why they hadn't helped me, I was told "I saw you but I was busy." However, there were no customers when I arrived there were several people working at the counter. I was very disappointed because I always love Sophie's. This incident made me realize that the staff may not be as attentive to their black and Afro-Latino customers, which is unfortunate considering that it's a Cuban establishment.

This food stand deserves more reviews and more recognition ! I was on my way to the Brookdale…read moreCampus when I noticed this food stand by the 28th street subway station - They serve a variety of empanadas as well as breakfast food and Mexican dishes. Feeling hungry, I decided to order myself chicken flautas with some rice and beans and a little salad on the side. I'll admit I was a little hesitant at first as it can be difficult to tell just how good a food stand will turn out, but once I tried the food, I was full of happiness. The chicken flautas tasted very authentic and I scarfed them all down in one sitting ! They were very crunchy and had the perfect amounts of chicken in them - wasn't overly salty. The rice wasn't my absolute favorite. it was more of a plain white rice, but it complemented the food well. I liked the salad that came on the side. Definitely going to stop by more often and next time I'll try their empanadas ! Price was fair. The guy working behind the counter was really nice as well. Update: Just tried their chicken empanadas and lemonade and they were amazing !! The lemonade tasted naturally made and the empanadas were a huge portion for just $2.50. Tixi Empandas, you just got yourself a loyal costumer :)

Can't believe this place isn't famous already (I guess they are relatively new to this area)...a…read morelittle food cart run by a very pleasant couple with DELICIOUS empanadas (Like RH's review said, perfect crust!) Also tried their coffee which is delicious as well. I am definitely going to be a regular, especially since this is right around the corner from where I work.

Picture doesn't do this burrito justice. I love that there is an authentic Mexican food truck here…read morebecause when I'm craving Mexican food, this spot hits. The burrito sonorense is not on their regular menu. It was listed as a special but I knew I needed to try it immediately and it did not disappoint. It's a northern style burrito that doesn't have rice, it's mainly just sirloin steak and beans. But the taste is so good!! My friends got the hanger steak tacos and torta and said it was the meat was so tender. We went at 11:30 and there was no line. It did take a little bit of time but maybe they were still starting up. Everything was clean and the lady working at the window was very nice, explaining the prices and different meats to us. The food is not "cheap". The burrito was $17 but the quality is worth it. Ill definitely be back.

I had dinner here last night and it was excellent, the chicken sandwich wasn't dry at all and had…read morethe right amount of crisp, peppery crust, and the fries were hot and seasoned to perfection. Our server checked on us twice, refilled our water quickly, and split our bill without any issues or delay. We waited about 10 minutes for a table at 7pm. The dining room was loud but comfortable, but besides that, I would definitely come back!