Great price! Cute place. Server was professional and polite…read more The tacos were a great deal, but just okay. I would spend a little more for a better taco.

The food is authentic mexican food. I got tacos de birria…read morewith a side of broth (consome) This was my favorite meal ever. My wife ate steak a la mexicana. Was served with strips of steak combined with cook Tomatoes and onions . But the really good thing was the drinks. Cantarito and mojito. The service is great and the ambience is very pleasant. The attendance is excellent and the staff is very friendly: I highly recommend the place.

4.5 stars I was…read morevisiting a friend on the Upper West Side, and we were looking for a dinner delivery place when I came across Taqueria 86. I found it odd that the restaurant was located on 94th Street, given its name, but that was irrelevant. Its reviews were excellent, and the food looked great in the Yelp photos, so we decided to give it a shot. I ordered a Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl, which was supposed to be served in a fried flour tortilla that had been shaped into a bowl, but I, instead, opted for the ingredients to be placed in a container without the crispy vehicle. The platter included diced chicken, orange Mexican rice, black beans, lettuce, corn, pico de gallo, and guacamole. The chicken was well-seasoned and tender, the rice was fluffy, and the beans were very flavorful. The rest of the ingredients were fresh, and everything blended well together. I was allowed to select one of four sauces, though there were no descriptions to help distinguish their differences. I just selected the Red Smoky Salsa, which turned out to have a medium heat level and added notes of chipotle; I thought it was perfect. I had also asked for no queso fresco, and the crema on the side, though I wound up not using it. Overall, I was very impressed with my dish, and my friend enjoyed her Skirt Steak Burrito as well. Taqueria 86 delivered (pun intended) on flavor and quality. Next time I hope to visit the restaurant in-person to enjoy their cocktails and what looks like a fun atmosphere.

Walked in for lunch and were seated in a comfortable spot. The only discomfort came from the…read moreconstant opening of their door on a freezing Sat afternoon and non-existent heating at this place. Got the Guacamole & Chips ($16), Puebla ($11.95) for 2, and Mushroom Tacos ($11.85) which were the best on our table. I wish they'd let you mix and match but the condition is to get two of each kind! Noise levels were on the lower end, and service was kick. Food arrived within 15-mins of ordering. Highly recommend this place for their tacos!

I used to love this hole in the spot's burrito back in 2014, so I had to make a visit this year…read morewhen I came back to NYC. I got the giant burrito with grilled beef. First off, the burrito is HUMONGOUS-- definitely good when you're starving. Overall, the burrito was decent, but it was lacking some of the flavors from that I had remembered from back in 2014. Service was fantastic-- super friendly and fast! Ambiance was extremely casual.

Ordered online from Taqueria y Fonda La Mexicana for delivery lunch (i.e., after 1 PM when they…read moreopen) an Alambre with "Combination" for the meat selection and the 3 for $10 tacos deal with Al Pastor. Had never heard of an Alambre before so was interested to try. First, the tacos were basically Al Pastor meat in what seemed like packaged tortillas, surprisingly without any cheese or sour cream - which I expected to be in the tacos since the order option specified only "Item removal" for those ingredients, not a separate option to include them. Plus, I specified red sauce, but received some green sauce. Second, Taqueria y Fonda La Mexicana's Alambre was supposed to contained the chosen meat, bacon, salad, guacamole, onions, cheese and green peppers over a fresh homemade tortilla. It arrived with extra tortilla chips and assorted grilled meats with chewy, rubbery bacon. I'd describe this Alambre like a fajita without the meat sizzling. Again, the 3 underlying tortillas seemed like identically packaged ones. At best, this dish was unspectacular. Given my experience and other Mexican restaurants nearby, my order from Taqueria y Fondo La Mexicana was not worth the money and I'm not ordering again from there.

The cutest little place on 116th in Harlem. Arrived at 2 pm on a Friday and there were 2 couples…read moreand 1 small group. By 3:15 is the place packed, to include the bar area. Service is good and food is hot when it comes out, not like it sat for a minute. The owner is very attentive to all customers also. I love that HH starts at noontime, yay! This is another one of those neighborhood gems and you hope that not too many folks find out about it, for the sake of being selfish. Flavorful food, good service, great drinks, what more do you need? I'll definitely make this a pot to frequent when I go uptown to hang out!

Best Mexican food and drinks in the area. Service and ambiance are impeccable…read more A must for Tequila and Mescal lovers!Food flavors are unique and consistent. #elmariachi @elmariachi218 #buzzybooth

Amazing food/service!!!! No dining in but very good location and close proximity to Columbia…read moreUniversity.

Huge shoutout to the catering team! I needed a business luncheon at Columbia on less than 12 hours'…read morenotice, and they delivered (no pun intended) literally and figuratively. I emailed the team and got a response in under 20 minutes. Mary, the Catering Manager, handled everything flawlessly, coordinating with Joanne, the GM, who made sure every detail was perfect. The delivery was on time, the staff was helpful, and the bowl bar? An absolute hit. Everything went off without a hitch. Mary and Joanne: you run a dream team. Thank you for making it so easy and stress-free!

Food and drinks were amazing! Guacamole, chips, Shrimp fajitas sll fantastic…read more One of the best sangrias I've ever had. Very warm staff and cool vibe

We were walking around the 'hood trying to find coffee on a frigid day and stumbled upon what…read moreappeared to be a hole in the wall with a decent food menu for a coffee shop. Little did we know that it was business on the main floor and a party on the bottom! We ended up skipping the coffee and just had food. This is a Mexican spot with some Colombian themed dishes on the brunch/lunch menu. The breakfast burrito was recommended by our server (as a popular dish) as well as the huevos rancheros. I love biscuits so was swayed in a different direction... an egg and cheese sandwich on a house made jalapeño biscuit. The biscuit sandwich was filling, although a bit too dry for my taste. The addition of the jalapeño did give the biscuit a good kick. The potatoes were nicely seasoned. My friend gushed about her huevos rancheros. It did look good, and I would likely skip the biscuit sandwich and go for the huevos rancheros or tacos next time. The service was super sweet and attentive. We truly didn't realize there was another floor until we finished our meal in the enclosed heated space up front, and the server encouraged us to check it out. It's a cool set up with a distinct feel from the main floor. All in all I would check this place out again.

Must try: Happy Hour Margaritas and Tacos!…read more Why: I started with the Strawberry Margarita, and after the first sip I had a smile on my face bc it was refreshing. I asked the waiter if we can mix flavors for margaritas and he said yes so I got a "Lava Flow" with Strawberry, Pineapple, and Coconut mix - so good! I also got 3 tacos: Oxtail Birria, Bang Bang Shrimp, and Grilled Steak. All were fantastic but the oxtail stood out to me in flavor. We also shared chips & salsa, which came with red and green salsa. I personally loved the green one. Notes: My buddy and I came on a Friday around 5pm for margarita Happy Hour (4-7pm) and it wasn't busy yet. It did get packed around 6pm when we left. We sat in their covered outdoor seating area, which is great for people watching. My buddy and I were able to enjoy drinks and food, while catching up on life without it being too loud. They also had a TV with a basketball game on. Hostess was friendly and welcoming. I arrived first and was able to choose a table and be seated immediately. The waiter was also friendly and helpful in providing recommendations. Staff was attentive refilling our water and taking away plates to free up space when were done. Overall, we enjoyed our happy hour catch up time over margaritas and tacos!

WEIRDEST restaurant experience I've ever had. Came in with my 70 year old dad so he could watch the…read moregame and as we were watching it (as the only people in the patio area) someone changed the channel. My dad asked if they would change it back to the Giants game and they told him to look at the other TV across the restaurant which I explained he couldn't see due to nearsightedness. The manager came over upon request and after my dad said he felt disrespected by his exchange with our waiter he said he wouldn't be paying our $20 bill due to the rude exchange. As a result the manager reached over and grabbed our drinks away from us. I've never experienced anything like this in a restaurant especially toward a senior citizen with low vision. Waiter also confused me for another Black person who had placed an order -- there were only 6 people in the restaurant including us.

Looking for the food truck. They had to move because of road construction. Please update your…read morelocation.

Delicious Barbacoa taco - reminded me of the barbacoa I had in Polanco years ago...and equally good…read moreal Pastor...fresh, cooked to order, so piping hot. Authentic, Mexico City-style tacos and other foods. A great addition to the neighborhood!

This is, hands down, my favorite place in the UWS. My go-to order is a staple here, and they cook…read moreit perfect every time. They also have a great variety of any Mexican dishes you could want -- their tortas are great, their tacos are great, and so are their drinks. Great selection of Mexican chips you can't get at other bodegas, and a great selection of pan dulce! Plus their staff are always great! Place is wonderful!! Can't recommend it enough!!!

No weak links in their menu that I've discovered yet. The team demonstrates outstanding…read morehospitality. All features come together perfectly. This place completely amazed me. This place deserves recognition among city bests.

Excelente ambiente y el servicio de sus trabajadores es magnífico!! Hemos vuelto por su por la…read morebuena atención ... muchas gracias calaveras corner

I've been here about a half dozen times at least. I like the indoor and outdoor seating and it has…read morea lively atmosphere which is fun. The food is consistently underwhelming and rarely seasoned. I also think both the food and drinks are overpriced, save for happy hour. I would stop in if you were in the area and wanted a good vibe and strong drinks (pina colada was tasty!). The bartender was attentive. I would not recommend for a meal.