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    El Taco

    3.8 (23 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    kyle e.

    Tacos are good but a bit pricey There's a BOGO on uber for the tacos here. If you're paying retail it's a no-go. Too many better options

    Anne F.

    I have been waiting for this place to open, and when I saw that they were finally ready for the public, I hopped in to try their carne asada tacos. El Taco prepares their dishes in the Mexican street style that I prefer, with just the meat and the tortilla dressed to however you like. The meat had good flavor, although I did wish the tacos came out a bit warmer than they did. I was impressed by their salsa selection and tried the green sauce, avocado sauce, and pico. All were complementary to the tacos I ordered. To drink, I ordered a jamaica, which I also enjoyed. It wasn't too sweet and had a hint of tartness that you get from the jamaica flower. Price-wise, I do agree with other reviewers that tacos were a bit pricey for the size, but then again, I do find that NYC tacos tend to hover at around $5. It would feel like a better value if the tacos were a bit bigger. I do hope this restaurant succeeds (NYC is in dire need of good Mexican food), and I certainly will come here again.

    Jaimee A.

    Eh, our expectations were higher. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the menu is small but definitely curated. The tacos? So so. We had: - Chorizo Taco - couldn't tell which one this was but all were good., if a bit dry. - Birria Taco - couldn't which one this was but all were good, if a bit dry.. Al Postor - couldn't which one this was but all were good, if a bit dry.. - Chicken Taco - tasty - Mushroom - very good. - Chips with Guacamole - delicious, great guacamole! - Churros - good, didn't love it with ice cream. Made them soggy. - Street Corn - This is a no. It was soupy and not appetizing. Not sure we will be coming back.

    Jenny L.

    Nothing was seasoned. Everything was dry. The meat tasted like it was sitting and not made fresh. Super expensive for what? We tried the chicken, steak, pork, and quesadilla. Everything was so bland. So sad. So dry. Needed to drench in sauce. Salsa for chips was also so bad. I dont know, i really expected more. Was very meh.

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    Lyle M.

    Maybe eating there is better but delivery was awful While door dash delivered this very quickly, the food was not cold and not good. Two wrong items and the 3 correct items were awful. Never had a bone dry birria taco before this, but he meet was completely dry. Same with the chorizo. Quesadilla was greasy on the outside and the cheese was a texture that was solid and chewy and not like anything you would expect (inedible). The temp of the food that was delivered in less than 15 minutes was unacceptable. There is no way it cooks get this cold that quickly. Not sure what the hype is for this place but much better taco options in the UES. Finally, the portion sizes are ridiculously small. Very disappointing all around

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    Rebecca B.

    My new favorite taco joint on the upper east side! This place is open late, perfect for a late night craving after going out! This is an authentic Mexican restaurant, from amazing hand painted murals of Mexico to the handmade tortillas and all the way to the Chef and co-owner Maurillo from Mexico. You can taste the love and passion in their food. As soon as you turn onto the corner of 76th and 2nd the aroma of El Taco surrounds you and I might've been caught drooling . The carne asada was so flavorful and tender. Melts in your mouth! My friend with me is vegetarian and she raved about the veggie taco. They have this insane condiment bar so you can really customize your taco to exactly how you want it. We couldn't leave without getting freshly fried churros and with the vanilla ice cream it was heavenly! The churros were perfectly crisp and the perfect amount of sugar sprinkled on it. This place definitely gets super busy, but it is worth the wait! Orders come out quickly, so you'll move through the line without much delay. Staff is terrific, restaurant is clean and the food is amazing. So happy to have this place so close to me!

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    Dry tacos - no flavor at all. This was my post-pilates meal so just know i'm upset. $20 for what! Wow i'm sooo disappointed

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    Amazing tacos, authentic and made from scratch tortillas, guac is crazy good. Staff and owners super friendly!

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    Cinco De Mayo

    4.6(38 reviews)
    1.6 miMidtown East

    Delicious every time!! I was told they used to add a free carrot cake slice. I wish they still did…read morethat because I love carrot cake!

    Cinco de Mayo landed on my radar when a bunch of us at work were looking for a place to grab some…read morelunch. We had our usual list of spots in Midtown East, but this time we wanted something a little different. We ultimately landed on Mexican, however even then there were several spots to chose from. One of my colleagues found CdM, and since we had nothing to lose we decided to check it out. In terms of physical space at CdM, there is very little; this is actually a walk-up spot hence it is solely a takeout restaurant. The menu is pretty straightforward - lots of Mexican staples with a good variety to choose from. The burrito bowl looked good so I decided to go with that - I was given choice of protein (I chose pastor) and types of beans (I chose black). The bowl was really good - all the ingredients tasted fresh and they were generous with the portion. They added sour cream to the top of the bowl and it came with a side of salsa verde which I thought was a nice touch. We also ordered some bags of tortilla chips to share - these were my favorite kind as they were semi-thick and super crunchy. Overall, I had a solid experience at Cinco de Mayo. It definitely hit the Mexican craving spot and I would have no qualms returning for another meal.

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    3.9(246 reviews)
    1.3 miMidtown East

    Came here for my bday brunch and it did not disappoint at all. What sets this place apart from most…read moreplaces besides their awesome Tulum aesthetics is the fact that not everyone has to participate in the bottomless alcohol option, so you can invite your non drinking friends. They also have an à la carte bottomless food option which even me would Jed have to participate in. This is one of the only places that offers a bottomless food option. The waitress was very attentive and the drinks were strong! Worth every penny and I will be back here again for sure. I thought I took more photos but I didn't, this place is a vibe. 5 stars

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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    Rosa Mexicano

    3.6(186 reviews)
    1.2 miMidtown East
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    I was so very happy one of my favorite restaurants was still around!! Love love love the food here…read moreand even though 3 people shared 2 meals, we were still stuffed when leaving here. The staff was extremely nice, and even though we were 45 minutes late, they were able to fit us in, so appreciated that. The service was amazing. the restaurant is lovely and packed like true Mid-town NY restaurants. They surprised my mama with a song and free dessert to celebrate her birthday. The whole restaurant joined in, so nice. The food is amazing!!! I don't think they have a bad dish. My mama enjoyed which did my heart good because it's a favorite of mine and after so many years, it's still amazing . Totally recommend !! We for some reason got hooked on the hibiscus pomegranate iced tea. Yummy yum yum.

    We chose this place for brunch, as it was close to where we needed to be. My friend has been to…read moretheir other location and said it was good. We had reservations and there was a party ahead of us at the entrance. No greeting or acknowledgment from the hostess upon entrance (red flag). She seated the other party and very lackadaisically returned to her booth to finally acknowledge our presence. She seated us with menus but no brunch menu even though it was still brunch time. I had to ask the waiter for it. Took a while to get order in. We ordered two apps and one entree to share. Took even longer for our food to arrive. We ordered: Nachos - they were ok Fried calamari - overly salty, slightly fishy, and COLD Chile relleno - underwhelming, lukewarm Hibiscus pomegranate iced tea - tasted like grenadine water. Zero pomegranate or hibiscus flavor. Also, different prices between brunch and regular menu. We were charged regular menu price. Overall, super underwhelming and not worth your time or money. Chipotle would've been better than this.

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    3.7(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 miMidtown East, Murray Hill
    $$$

    This is a perfect location for Happy Hour. Not only is it away from the hustle and bustle of Times…read moreSquare, but the Happy Hour area has high-top, bar, and table seating. The menu has a long list of items and they are all reasonably priced. Our Server, Maria K., did a wonderful job throughout the meal and we were never rushed to leave our table. We started with a glass of Modelo draft beer and a Golden Margarita. The beer was served in a large glass and the Margarita was strong and well presented. Tacos are a great selection for Happy Hour and all of them (fish, chicken, carnitas) were well seasoned, the optimal amount of spiciness, and wrapped in soft shells. The Street Corn was DELICIOUS. The creamy sauce made each bite a delight and the Tahin just added to the enjoyment. When I went to the restroom, I noticed that the restaurant was very full and the low hum of the customers made the ambiance uplifting. Sinigual will definitely be added to my Happy Hour list and I highly recommend it for "happiness."

    My friend had booked a table at Sinigual for Cinco de Mayo about a week prior, for 5 of us. I got…read morethere early and the hostess could not find the reservation and since I was unsure what name my friend booked it under, I decided to just wait for her. When she arrived, the hostess told her they had overbooked the evening and our reservation was "bumped" to the following day. Utter nonsense and ridiculous! I have never heard of ANY restaurant (and I frequent many restaurants) bumping someone "to the next evening" without an "ok" from the customer. It's unfortunate that Sinigual completely messed this one up - our office is close in proximity to the restaurant and we were all regular customers there for lunch and dinner.

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