El Ranchito Poblano

Chela is one of the best Mexican restaurants that I've been to and I'm incredibly lucky that it's…read moreclose to home and has an extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone that works there is super attentive and for how busy they are they always make sure to check up on your table. Their tacos are extremely delicious, they don't hold back with make sure each taco is full of any kind of meat that you get! Full of flavor and just looking at them reminds you why they're the best. Some other notable things that you should get is the quesadillas and the nachos they have. I'll have to keep coming back to try other things. Great place for sporting events as well as I was here with a group to watch Brazil vs Morocco and stayed to watch the Knicks win right after and become champions!

I really enjoyed my experience in this establishment. Definitely was worth the trek from Uptown…read moreManhattan. This neighborhood gem offers an industrialized minimalist form of decor with pops of color and art. Cozy but roomy, the bar area had mostly 2 seater tables and a few with high chairs. We recently went for a birthday brunch. Restaurant Week was still in effect but we decided to choose from the regular brunch menu. Place was low key and giving neighborhood vibes. The service was 10 STARS! Our waitress was extremely attentive and kind. We were also checked on by a second staff member who I think may have been a manager but cannot be certain. We started with cocktails and they serve chips and salsa gratis. I had the Jalapeno and Hibiscus Margarita and my friend ordered the Pepper Margarita with Strawberry and Chipotle. Mine was a bit on the sweet side without a hint of tequila. My friend's drink definitely was the better of the two. Not overly sweet and definitely a flavor of tequila was present. We also ordered a guacamole. I must say it was quite small and barely served 2 people. I suggest if more than 2 guests are part of the experience, order more than one. For my entree, I requested a market salad and 2 veggie tacos with a side of birria consume. Salad was very fresh and I am sure was made to order as opposed to premade a week prior and waiting in a fridge to be served. My tacos were average but satisfying. The consume was a bit disappointing as it was more of a water/broth based and not of a typical gravy consistency. It was not exciting. My friend's entree was the highlight of the experience. She had the brisket quesadilla. Never have I seen a quesadilla with a crispy outside such as this. A culinary masterpiece indeed. She consumed it all and not one complaint afterward. Delish. We did receive a complimentary Churro plate for the birthday celebration. They were drizzled with caramel and berries. Served warm, they were a dream for the palate. I did use the bathroom which was a single stall. It was clean enough but not well lit. The biggest downfall of my experience was the temperature of the restaurant. I understand it is summer, however, there was no A/C and the inside was extremely hot. I sweated through my entire experience. Even the bathroom felt like 100 degrees. We did not complain but our waitress noticed and brough a fan out to circulate the air. They do have ceiling fans but honestly I did not feel them. The management/owner should consider more temperature control methods during the hotter months as it was quite uncomfortable. To sum it up, I thought this experience was mostly positive and would patronize it again.

Fresh Made Guacamole

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Chavela's

3.9(1.4k reviews)

2.4 mi•Crown Heights

Very cute, vibe-y little spot, perfect for lunch with amazing drinks!…read more Very cute, festive cultural decor. Great music! Outdoor covered seating available. We started off with a round of drinks. A Mexican Coke, two types of mezcal margaritas that were amazing! The one with the blackberry syrup and thyme was INCREDIBLE! Our table also had a mocktail and it was delish! We started off with some guac and fresh chips. VERY SMALL SERVING. I would skip this dish based on the serving size alone. It wasn't worth it. And it wasn't that great to be so small. We also had a bowl of black bean soup. It was great! My daughter and I shared a plate of salsa verde enchiladas. Chicken. We loved them! The salsa-SO GOOD! The only thing that was spicy was the habanero salsa. But it was overly good! I couldn't help myself! We also each had a taco. And had a shrimp taco that was topped with a cool, crunchy coleslaw. She had a Birria taco. Both were perfect! My husband order a steak torta. He's a man of few words. But he seemed to be happy. My son in law had the molcajete and raved about it. It certainly looked beautiful! Look forward to coming back! Service was amazing! Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, had great recommendations, and was absolutely the sweetest!

Came for cinco de mayo and it was a little hectic outside but the wait wasn't too long…read more They had a little margarita stand that you could order from outside and I thought that was so cool. The waiter was very nice and service was good. Good was yummy- the guacamole was very creamy. Lots of seating inside with cool decor.

Interior

September 7, 2024; Flautas ($15).

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January 14, 2023; Shrimp ceviche ($14).

Taqueria Milear

4.2(345 reviews)

2.4 mi•Crown Heights

Stumbled here by accident and I will say the food here is phenomenal!…read moreProbably the best Mexican food in the area. I ordered steak quesadilla with chips and guac and let me you this thing was delicious, the steak was perfectly prepared, it came with Oaxacan cheese, avocado, all kinds of fresh veggies, it was slamming! I will definitely come back here if and when I'm in the area. Definitely give them a shot if your in the area, you won't be disappointed!

Great service, food is great, drinks are great, and great atmosphere would come againread more

Valentine's Day and Mother's Day Decorations

August 24, 2024; Flautas ($11.50).

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August 24, 2024; Pork Mound.

Taqueria Ramirez

4.5(373 reviews)

6.2 mi•Greenpoint

I fear this was the best taco in NYC bc it's steep at $5.50 per taco. Hits hard w Mexican coke (unf…read morealso $5). The corn tortilla was crisp, and the meat was super flavorful. The salsa was ok. Factor in a 30 min wait. Al pastor, campechano, suadero.

As someone from San Diego, I'm super picky when it comes to tacos! However, I saw Mayor Mamdani…read moregive Taqueria Ramirez a shoutout, so I figured we had to give them a try while we were in NYC! I was pleasantly surprised and actually really enjoyed the tacos! We ordered the Al Pastor (3.8/5), which had really good flavor and a nice char to the meat. We also tried the Suadero (3.5/5), which was also good! It wasn't overly rich or overpowering, and the meat was cooked really well. We also ordered the Consomé Ranchero, which we enjoyed as well! It was flavorful and even had some hominy at the bottom, which was a nice touch! It's a small area to eat. Counters all around, but people eat the tacos quick and we were able to get seated once a small group left. It can definitely get packed if there's a lot of people. Coming from San Diego, I definitely have high expectations for tacos, but Taqueria Ramirez did not disappoint! We'd definitely come back on our next trip to NYC!

5.2 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Restaurante.

Pastor & Campechano

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De Mole

4.4(351 reviews)

National taco day prompted my family and I to go out for dinner and I'm so glad I did! We got to…read moreexplore the menu of De Mole, which I didn't realize existed until now. Tuesday early evening, we were the only ones in the restaurant and honestly, that's everyone else's lost. The restaurant is fairly large and can seat a good number of ppl. We chose to sit outside since it was a nice weather day. We ordered the Al pastor HH tacos, paired with the Chicken taquitos, and lastly the Arrachera skirt steak. The taco tortilla was nice and thin. My toddler wanted more! The Chicken Taquitos was crunchy, and easy to eat. Lastly, the steak was super flavorful. I almost prefer it without the sauce. The refried beans and potatoes were a nice companion to the steak. I left satiated and definitely will come back!

$18 for two tacos. A little steep in price. They were quality though and tasty. I wish I had…read moreplanned this not so much as a stop for a little bite but as a huge restaurant stop. You could have a great meal here. The service is super nice. They brought my dog a water bowl. They made us feel very special and prioritized.

5.0 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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Spicy Margarita

Xixa

4.4(726 reviews)

•$$$

I was honestly shocked by how much I loved this place! We did the tasting menu, which was $65 per…read moreperson, and I also ordered the passion fruit cocktail. It was fab! Most of all, what I really appreciated with every bite is that I wanted more and that it was so unique compared to anything else that I had ever tried. I thought the tasting menu was a really good deal, but you should also consider booking just a la carte because everything was so solid. You can tell when the chips served alongside the guacamole are so delicious and so unique that the rest of the meal is going to be incredible. I will say that it did seem slightly understaffed. Our waiters did the best they could, but dinner took longer than expected. It was still a great experience for both those on dates and those there with friends!

4.5 stars, 5 for food and 4 for service…read more Food was delish! My favorites were the gem salad elote and the guac. We also got the crispy snapper taco and the duck to share. I loved all the sauces that they give to each table that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The drinks were very good as well. We got the deconstructed margarita and I really enjoyed it as well as the pina colada cocktail. Service was a bit on the slower side but to be fair, there weren't many people working the tables. Also one of our dishes got served to the wrong table and then never came :( definitely wanna come back to try the tuna tartare which was the dish that didn't get delivered.

2.4 mi•South Slope, Park Slope

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Casa Azul

4.3(197 reviews)

fantastic food and great for anyone with celiac, lots of gluten free options and the server was…read moreextremely knowledgeable!!

Loved this place. Cute blue decor. Amazing food they had some unreal chilaquiles and enchiladas…read more Good date spot and drinks were great, esp the pear/ cucumber/ spicy marg. Service was also great.

3.9 mi•Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.3(57 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Private events

We were walking along Smith St. looking for a new dining spot when Ruta Oaxaca caught our eye. A…read morecozy little neighborhood place with tacos and margaritas - perfect! We're glad we stopped in. We caught them during Happy Hour and their $10 classic margaritas (A-Wevos on the drink menu) were absolutely delicious (and not light on the tequila! ;-) We ordered Tacos Mixtos, choosing Birria, Chicken and Shrimp. Fresh ingredients all around, great sauces on them. The shrimp popped with flavor in your mouth, the chicken was super tender and flavorful, and the beef birria was ok, a little too chewy. The Churros Rellenos were a very hot, crispy and fun way to end the meal. Our server Jim was very friendly and helpful as well. There was so much more on the menu we want to explore, so we can't wait to go back!

Would definitely not recommend the fish tacos, they were honestly very lackluster. It felt like the…read morefish was fried a while ago and then served to me later. The slaw was also just okay. Pretty disappointing all in all. My friend enjoyed her Chicken Mole dish so perhaps the move here would be select the entrees and stay away from the tacos. I did like the Orale and think it would be fine to come here just for the happy hour drink special.

3.8 mi•Cobble Hill, Gowanus

Fresh Ceviche

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Refreshing & Artisanal Cocktails

Purepecha

4.3(110 reviews)

This is a real bang for your buck place!! The food was great and the tacos were loaded! The…read moremargaritas are fantastic! Service was prompt and so kind. Ambiance was great for a laid back summer lunch ! Not crowded at all and they have a big window that opens up in the front on nice days!

Came here to celebrate a friend's new job promotion. We came for happy hour and didn't leave until…read morewell into the night. A time was definitely had. We drank passion fruit margaritas all night and they were super delicious. We also ordered elote, loaded fries and loaded nachos with chicken. Nice local business with kind employees. Service was also good and super fast considering there weren't a lot of wait staff. The bathroom facilities were also well kept and clean.

5.5 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Mezacalita. Tasty. Strong.

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Raspberry Margarita & Peach Margarita - Happy Hour ($9)

Santa Fe BK

4.4(174 reviews)

I lovedddd the potato breakfast burrito! Honestly one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. The…read moretortilla was so soft and chewy. The eggs were fluffy and seasoned perfectly. Only gripe is that they charge extra for extra green chiles. I thought the amount of green chiles in the burrito was fine, but my boyfriend likes extra. The burritos are only available until they sell out, so I'd recommend calling ahead if you want a specific burrito like I did. We came at noon on a weekday and the potato burrito was still available. :)

We came for their breakfast burrito, which is a grab & go situation. No seating, just a window with…read morea simple menu. We got 2 breakfast burritos with sausage; the other option is bacon or no meat. They're already premade, so it's super quick I didn't have high expectations, but it is pretty delicious for a premade burrito. I didn't really even need to add hot sauce because the green chiles added a good amount of flavor. Good option if you're in the area and it'd be pretty dangerous if we lived closeby, but I don't think I'd go out of my way

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Complimentary dessert served with honey.

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Compact menu but definitely enough choices.

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Maria S.

6 years ago

The worse food you could taste. The food is not fresh then you will have stomach ache but buy at your own risk. Plus now in a COVID-19 era wouldn't advice unless you don't love your life. This guy hires illegal immigrant that are mexican and pay them in cash to avoid taxes. Then their worker don't even have been doctor check then be buyer beware. You food could come with covid-19 without a extra charge for it. Also their employees sleep in the place and i think that illegal in new york they still think they are in mexico that they could do whatever they want. Don't buy from this store and don't support their disregard for the law. read more

Jenni R.

12 years ago

This restaurant I give it a 5star the food is so delicious it's worth It ! my first Time I didn't know what food to choose from but the employee helped me out . Best customer service ! I ask how far they deliver the employee told me it had a minimum of at least 25.00 and Delivery Fee 4.00 tht was a big wow But it's worth my money. Although she did mentioned it would take a while because it gets so busy for deliveries but I won't mind about it so overall this food is amazingly delicious I'll go back to try the Sea Food Paella ! read more

Nancy R.

230

8 years ago

I love this place. Great portions for the price. My favorite is pollo a la mexicana (chicken sautéed with onions peppers and tomatoes). For breakfast, the chilaquiles is my go to. Very accommodating staff. read more

Dee M.

11 years ago

Horrible food. I'm not Spanish, or in anyway Mexican, and my 4 year old makes better tacos. We had to throw it away. Chipotle, store bought do it yourself kit, anything is better. read more

Selena R.

11 years ago

The best Mexican food place !!! Love the al pastor tacos and pollo enchiladas with green salsa :) Defenitly my fave place to eat :D and I just miss the burritos too read more

Dolores F.

10 years ago

The new fries are not good. Please bring back the old ones. I looked forward to my food but was disappointed when I realized they changed the fries. read more

Carla Q.

9 years ago

I enjoy there food very much. I've ordered in and sat in with my husband and we have never been disappointed with our orders or the service.

Eliza S.

12 years ago

i order often, okay food, prices okay, delivery takes long, and they always seem to not follow directions

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2 years ago

Food tasted great, the sauces are actually spicy unlike other Mexican restaurants I've been too

Olivia F.

10 years ago

Chicken tastes weird...only go for the smoothies.

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