Umberto is amazing! We were in town for a week amd met him early on amd made us feel like family. When our flight was canceled and we needed somewhere to go, we reached out and Berto and Liz, even though the WC game was playing and the bar was full, they held our bags for us and took care of us all evening. If you dont make time to hang out here, you are missing an incredible experience. read more

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My first time here and it won't be my last. The food I ordered was delicious. I love enchiladas and they didn't disappoint me. I will be eating here very soon again. The employees are very friendly, the atmosphere is also nice. Also, they have a speakeasy that opens at 9pm read more

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Took myself out for a wander about Williamsburg day and when I saw the Saturday happy hour I knew that I wanted to try this place out. I was told that was only available at the bar, but since I was by myself, I didn't really mind. I also think that this cannot be true because how can you offer for only six seats out at the bar. I got a Corona to go with my meal and ordered myself two of the happy hour tacos. I went with the chicken and vegan (this changes daily so definitely ask what is in it) which came out as fried cauliflower bites. They were both good, but out of the vegan was definitely the better. I also ordered another taco because while sitting at the bar, the owner gave the people next to me their meal and it smelled so good. I had to try it. The Camarón al mojo de Ajo (Grilled garlic shrimp taco) was very good! The shrimp are coded in the garlic butter sauce that is absolutely delicious. do you wish the taco came with some kind of garnish or slaw to give a brighter note to it, but I would definitely get it again. read more

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Have you ever had food so good, you found yourself thinking about it hours, if not days, later? That's where I'm at after having the shrimp quesadilla here. The service was great too. I can't have wheat, so they accommodated my request for a corn tortilla. AH-MAZE-ZING. I ordered a second one, after I finished the first one. Fair warning: the AC was not on, so I was sweating like a pig, but they were worth my makeup melting. We were provided service by Umberto who was very attentive. read more

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I was promptly presented with a comical sized meal, my friends and I sincerely believed it was a joke of a portion. Pictures show portions of my quesabirria ($10 + $2 consume) and shrimp taco (3 shrimp for $5) We were charged $250 for a micro meal (including 20% automatic gratuity). read more

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Was surprised by this spot! Walked in late on a Saturday night and got 3 tacos each. The mahi mahi was delicious. The tacos were a bit small for the price but we appreciated the variety and the creativity of the menu! read more

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Amazing FOOD & service by Lana was amazing I definitely recommend this place first time in NY and everything was amazing !!!!! read more

Haven't been back in a while so I thought it was time. I didn't try my luck with food and stuck to what I know is actually decent. Luckily I made it for happy hour and got lots of tasty margs. Overall a spot to pop a squat, have a cold drink and nothing more. read more

Loved the bench style seating on a slower night (Wednesday). Beers + food were good. Really loved the guac. Tacos were okay but I tend to feel that way about restaurant tacos. Not a super cheap place but alas. read more

Food was good but the server was rude. All I asked was if I could get a plain quesadilla and then she went on to repeat every other menu item that resembled a quesadilla instead. I also don't know why they couldn't put a piece of cheese and tortilla. She was so rude. read more

In hindsight the seeking legal-action thing was a bit much lol I was upset because of how MEDIOCRE everything was given the price. Anyway, my friend tried this spot yesterday and told me he saw and read my review after dining and said he should've opened up Yelp before going because the food was nothing short of HORRID. He mentioned some bartender guy was snobby and being fresh with him when he requested a drink they didn't have (pretty sure it was Nacho lol) so this place is still bad as it seems. Disappointing given the location read more

Ambiance is 100% Service is 100% Drinks are 100% Came in for a quick shot to pay libations in celebration of life and left with a warm spirit. I didn't want to leave because the music had me in a vibe. Mateo is amazing. Met them when I walked in and don't know if they are the owner BUT if they were, great job. If not, what a great employee that takes ownership in treating us like family! We will be back to enjoy the food. read more

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Had a really great experience here! Food was awesome. Drinks were decently priced compared to other Mexican spots in the area. $19 for a pint sized marg! Strong too. Guac was super fresh and flavorful. The Shishito peppers may have been my favorite I've had! Tacos were small but packed with flavor. Not bad for $5 each. Really good vibes and cute outdoor seating. Will definitely be returning! read more

This is the first review I've ever written -- not because I haven't had great or disappointing meals before, but because I believe in giving restaurants the benefit of the doubt. As someone who is both a genuine foodie, with a deep appreciation for everything from Michelin-starred dining to humble street vendors, and a first-generation Mexican who grew up partly in Mexico, I felt compelled to speak out about my recent experience here -- one that was deeply disappointing, both culturally and professionally. I've been a loyal patron of this restaurant for years. A close friend recommended it, knowing my palate and love for authentic Mexican cuisine. Since then, I've brought countless friends, hosted brunches, and introduced visitors from out of state and abroad to this spot. But after my most recent visit, I'll sadly be doing none of that moving forward. Our visit started with placing a drink and appetizer order -- pickled vegetables, spring onions, queso fundido with chorizo, and chips with guacamole. I politely asked our server to bring out the house salsas so I could enjoy them with the appetizers and my main course. He responded that the salsas could only be served with taco orders. I explained that I would indeed be ordering tacos, but would still like to enjoy the salsas with the rest of the meal as well. He said he'd check with the kitchen. When he returned to take our taco order, we asked again about the salsas. He told us the kitchen had denied the request -- per the owner Felipe Mendez's policy -- because the salsas are "not regular salsas like Americans are used to," and are meant to be served only with tacos. This statement was both baffling and insulting. As a Mexican, I can assure you that salsa is not just a condiment for tacos -- it is a foundational element of the cuisine, meant to be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes. The salsas in question -- including a standard salsa verde and chile de árbol -- are anything but exclusive or specialized. This rigid and dismissive stance, particularly given that I've been served the salsas with other dishes in the past, felt both inconsistent and disrespectful. Unfortunately, the experience didn't improve from there. The food itself -- once vibrant and flavorful -- has noticeably declined in quality. Tortillas arrived cold. The meats and fillings were under-seasoned. And the timing of service was erratic: we were told mid-meal that the spring onions were unavailable, and the pickled vegetables (which require no preparation) didn't arrive until the end of the meal, almost like an afterthought. I normally don't put much weight on reviews that focus purely on service issues -- I care about the food. But when the food quality drops and the hospitality feels dismissive, it's hard to separate one from the other. It saddens me to say that I will not be returning to this restaurant, nor will I continue recommending it to friends or guests. I hope the team takes this feedback seriously, not only in how they approach service policies, but in honoring the very culinary traditions they claim to represent. read more

Best damn tacos in town. Felipe is a maestro of good drinks and ambiance. 10/10 service. Cannot recommend it enough. Will come back soon!

Wow, I was pleasantly surprised with this spot. I went on a Sunday evening so it was easy to get a table and they have a spacious outdoor dining area out front, but it doesn't seat too many parties. My "Jamaica" margarita was too strong for me but it looked lovely!(see pic) My favorite was the "gringo" it was like a chicken quesadilla but with a sauce they was sweet like bbq. Service was super friendly, I want to return and try more things! read more

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Good tacos. *Real* good. AustinGood™ in fact. They're wee (which is the way they should be), and not too complex (which also the way they should be). Mind you, you *can* get it w/ all sorts of stuff, but my recommendation is to go for simple - after all, Simple Is Good™ :-) The drinks are, come to think of it, just about as good. Mind you, you _can_ go down the (equally excellent) cocktails route, but for my money, stick with the too drinkable margaritas... Seriously, just go, eat, enjoy, and repeat read more

amazing spot! phenomenal staff!! they literally saved my life 10/10 give them a raise!!

Came here tonight and tried the shrimp, pastor, and rib eye tacos. All were delicious. The rib eye came as a large piece of meat flanked over two tortillas side by side, unusual and fun! read more

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Tacos were surprisingly delicious. The duck was extraordinary. Great local spot with cozy indoor, common table style seating and plenty of outdoor space with fun red lights. Absolutely will be back. Great ambiance in and out. Nice Happy hour. Coming from LA it's nice to find some good Mexican food! read more

It is rare, I truly do not like a place, but I just really did not care for here. I was thinking about giving it two stars (which would be my first 2-star review and the lowest rating I would have ever given) but there were a couple good things I'll mention. I came here on a weekday, a Wednesday around 7PM, it was nice out, so we sat outside, which was a cute little seating area. We started with margaritas, I had the jalapeno margarita. Now, I love margaritas, but I don't even that high of standards for them, I like pretty much all of them. But this was just bad. It tasted like dirty water TBH. I did not enjoy it one bit which is super disappointing bc I love margs. For dinner I ordered two tacos, one shrimp and one carne asada. These weren't awful, they just weren't good and were just like missing a lot of things. There was barely any flavor and it was literally just taco shell and meat. Nothing else. No toppings or anything. We also a rice and chorizo dish to share which was the best of everything, but it was just a simple thing and nothing to rave about. Our waiter seemed a little odd, like confused? but was nice, so for the service and the outside seating, I decided to give it 3 stars. But this is definitely not somewhere I'll be coming back to. read more

The first time i came here i had a great experience so i came back. HORRIBLE experience. Enchiladas were horrible our waitress was the worst. She was the petite girl with beauty mark she kept forgetting about us. At the end she brought the check but never came back. after waiting for 20 minutes I decided to pay inside only to realize she is just in there eating tacos. Wont be back read more

There's nothing wrong with this joint. I find that I agree with all the choices they've made. I agree that al pastor is the King of Tacos (as per the menu). I agree tacos should be cheap and delicious. I agree that Mexican food should be accompanied by a cheap and crunchy snack. I agree that chiccharon covered in hot sauce is better than chips and salsa. I agree that I should get a pint of water with my meal, in addition to my beer. All in all, I found eating tacos in the sunshine at Cerveceria to be quite agreeable. read more

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Honestly one of the worst taqueria experiences I ever had... just now. Tables around got all their food first and the waiter "forgot my order" but the person I was with got his food. I paid $12 for quesabirria, and it was basically one taco. Absolutely ridiculous read more

Trust the reviews. My first and last time here. If you're going to be rude to customers the least you can do is spell Pennsylvania right. Also, the food is bland. read more

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Just had some tacos from here. i got the asada and mushroom and my boyfriend got the al pastor. no joke, the asada tacos are the best i've ever had. will be back. read more

Love their shrimp tacos. Their Michelada that comes with a tamarind straw is such a great addition to the drink.

Today, May 5, 2021. While dining here I witnessed the owner approach another table who had a patron (also of Latino decent) wearing a sombrero and a poncho, which I overheard were imported authentic items from Mexico. Apparently, the owner was offended the patron would wear that on this holiday in his restaurant, yet had no problem monetizing this day on the calendar with specials. The restaurant should be thankful there are patrons there celebrating the history of the cuisines birthplace instead of crying preference and sensitivity- especially for a venue who's social media pages claim to be progressive and all-inclusive. That table was not rambunctious nor loud, the check was paid, no credit cards bounced, but the mood was off because of the owners approach. If their money isn't good because of an unspoken dress code for a specific day on the calendar, I would like to see this enforced for those wearing green on St Patrick's, pastels on Easter, red white and blue on Memorial, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends. As for the food and drinks, they're a slight cut above decent but if this experience is the cost of business, there is a plethora of Mexican restaurants to patronize in NYC. ¡SALUD! read more

This is the new, more relaxed offering from Felipe Mendez of La Superior and Cantina Royal. The space is filled with large benches where you and your friends can congregate over margaritas and small plates. I went with a skeptical friend who's husband had a horrible customer service experience at La Superior, and she was immediately won over by the food and service. We arrived around 7 on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all. Felipe greeted us at the door, made some personalized recommendations (I'm a fish-eating veggie) and we grabbed one of the few tables in the corner so we could work. The waiter not only took our drink orders (the prickly pear margarita) but also got on his knees to adjust the rocky table. If you like La Superior's inventive yet traditional margaritas, you'll love these. We started off with a dish who's name I can't remember, but they were these little flour-based chips with Valentina and lime that Felipe said were a Mexican childhood staple. They were awesome. For dinner, I had the aquachile, which is like a spicy, whole-shrimp cousin of ceviche cured in lime juice. It ruled. I also had the pulpo (octopus) tostada and a fish taco, and my mouth wanted more. There are definite similarities to La Superior: Tacos come out family style on the same plate. The small, fresh tortillas that most restaurants can't seem to get right. But this has a very different vibe. The menu is more expansive. The vibe is more laid back and open. It feels like a spot that you go on a whim, and try something different every time. It feels like a place you'd want to linger, letting your conversation wander with your tastebuds. I'm very stoked this place is open, and wish I was there now instead of writing this review. read more

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Always delicious! Get the ceviche! And the guac! And the garlic shrimp tacos! And the alambre! read more

My go-to-spot for tacos in my immediate neighborhood - I love the ambiance of this place and the Pastor tacos are really good. They serve Chicharrones (fried pork rinds) with Tapatio on top when you come in - I prefer chips and salsa but its still something to munch on. They have long, communal tables and good margaritas. Overall its a good place for a quick bite and catching up with friends. This is the sister restaurant of La Superior btw *This place is CASH ONLY! read more

Oh My Word, this place is absolutely DELICIOUS! Why not 5 stars? The service was a little slow, but great! and the acoustics are just terrible. It's SO loud in there. Ok, cute little spot with bar and large long, communal tables with a few seats outside on a small porch. Checked it out on Friday night and were seated immediately. They also don't have chips but they do have complimentary Pork Rinds. MMMM. I went with the Palomas to drink and it was delightful and refreshing. They didn't skimp on the salt either - so delicious! It is tequila with a grapefruit-flavored soda -Squirt- and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. I went with the Al Pastor plate, which appeared to be a quesadilla, but wasn't titled a quesadilla - but who cares, IT'S DELICIOUS! And I also got another taco which was "salty steak" I forgot the real name again, so sad I didn't photog the menu, and this too was delicious. These are real Mexican portions so everything is small but they do not skimp on the meat. If I wasn't on my way out on the town, I could have stayed there and ate myself into a phenomenal coma. I want to go back already! Stop in and check this delicious spot out! read more

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This place is my second favorite Mexican restaurant in Williamsburg... (La Superior, their sister restaurant, is my absolute favorite). The food here reminds me of grandma style flavors, it takes me back to Mexico (my home country) in a super cool ambiance, as the owner is a DJ and music savvy. Enchiladas are muy favorite - suizas for the green salsa lovers or MOLE - and they touch my heart every time! The best tacos in town!!! Cecina, absolute favorite! Tinga, costilla , bistek, carnitas... uffff! For the veggie peeps hongos and rajas con papas are fantastic! Guacamole is a must and I LOVE the elote asado. Try the Caldo de Camarón when hungover or during a cold day. Aguachile and ceviche always great during summer days! The big tables are perfect for sharing and big parties. They're made of an old bowling place ;) This is the absolute gem of the neighborhood. Tons of style, great attitude, genuine food and flavor in every bite. This restaurant changed the Mexican food scene in Williamsburg, with authenticity and real tastes of Mexico. read more

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This place is all about the tacos tacos tacos. I'd give it 3-3.5 stars for a decent Brooklyn restaurant, but after leaving, I really didn't know why I chose this one over the many other neighboring restaurants around. They have a wide variety of tacos that are all quite delicious (or at least the ones I tried), but they are a little small and aren't the best for sharing. The margaritas are good, but they are a bit overpriced for the size and for Brooklyn in general. That being said, I had an overall decent experience and would be down to trying this place again in the future. As a WARNING: they don't take cash. But there are plenty of ATMs in the surrounding area. read more

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This place has the best tacos in Brooklyn hands down. Asada taco is unbelievable!! Great prices and great happy hour to come grab a drink with a friend. 10/10 recommended read more

I left a $17 cash tip on a $63 bill only to get home and realize that a 20% gratuity had already been included on the bill. The waiter had the nerve to ask me if I wanted my change before this happened. A gratuity is not a gratuity if you sneak it onto the bill. I inadvertently left the guy a 50% tip for 4 shots of mezcal? Are you kidding me? Deceitful and outrageous read more

"I'll have the steak tacos" ... (see picture)- I mean what the hell!!!! who is like i'll have the steak tacos and it's one steak and two tortillas? anyways, even if i thought that, i wouldn't have got it. it was giving diarrhea on a sunday. when you're scared because you have work the next day but it's still sunday so you're not that scared? It could have definitely been worse (not really) but it could been better. I wish it was honestly even Taco Bell... and that's saying a lot read more

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Happy hour done right. $2 carnitas tacos, albeit on the smaller side but no complaints on flavor. Simple and perfect. $4 margs...delightful. $4 guac...smaller but perfect for two. Easy date night, outdoor+indoor casual seating, worth a try! read more

It was pouring, crazy rain just started, the Ida Storm Day, didn't realize as it was early evening. Took the seat outside. Fell in Love with the ambiance. My Goodness. Simple setup, a class of its own. Took a seat outside, small plants on the side, heavy rain pulverizing the transparent roof, rhythmic rain noise, water splashing on both sides but not a drop falling on us, perfect weather, temperature wise, lower 70's, mild Spanish music, sipping the happy hour Tamarindo Margarita!! Goodness Gracious. Been a long, long time, enjoying the drink in such a splendid ambiance. Happy Hour Appetizer portions were very small. Obviously can't expect a lot more for $2. It was delicious. They had four dressings on the table. Different tastes with different spice levels. Our Waitress Elizabeth, very friendly, can be mistaken due to her thick accent, served us great Margaritas, explained the dressings in a very nice way, walked us though the options for the entrees. The entrees were also super delicious. Such a great restaurant and absolutely recommend this!! read more

They have the best happy hour! Definitely some of the best tacos that you can find in NYC! read more

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