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    3.8 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    fish taco, birria tacos, carne asada and chicken tacos
    Irene C.

    Restaurant is very pretty but as it has a bar right next to the dining area, it does get pretty loud. I would say it's more of a casual spot and not as great for dates. The birria tacos were good though the consomme was a little watery, and the carne asada and chicken tacos were just okay. The real show-stopper was the fish taco - I would rlly only come here again for this!

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    Jas C.

    Came here for my husband's bday cinco de mayo with our two young daughters. (8&12) we figured it would be crowded because of the holiday. We live walking distance so we called around 5:30 to see if there was a table for 4, she says right now yes we hurried over lol when we walked in we realized how small it is. We were seated right away. Seemed like it was two waitresses but the one that was helping her seemed like the main one . She took long to take our order but we understood it was busy. Happy hour was all day. We were happy about that $7.50 for margaritas. I ordered nachos with chicken. My husband ordered birria tacos. My oldest daughter ordered steak quesadilla and my young daughter got a chicken nugget kids meal. Which honestly cost $12 i thought that was a lot for a kids meal. She also got churros which she loved. I'm very picky with my nachos. But these were good and also the chips were so crispy that even at the bottom they were still very crispy. 10 outta 10. My husband enjoyed his tacos. But my daughter didn't like the texture of the quesadillas it's usually a soft taco kinda texture this one was hard and crispy. Service was still good our water was consistently being replenished. The bathroom is small but cute and clean. I told the waitress it was my husband bday . She brought him two shots and walked around and gave every customer a shot and had the song "shots,shots" on while doing it. lol what a great time !! We can't wait to go back

    Cece L.

    Cute spot, food is not bad. We got the birria tacos, al pastor taco, and carnitas taco. I didn't know the birria tacos would have cheese since the menu didn't explicitly say that. It was okay. The tacos are larger than average which was nice! The al pastor was by far my favorite with small pineapple chunks for a lovely flavor. Would order again. The carnitas taco was pretty tough and plain. I was hoping it'd have a bit of a crisp but it did not. Wouldn't do this one again. Overall, nice spot, great service. Satisfies a taco craving but I wasn't blown away.

    Assorted Tacos  (Chorizo, Al Pastor, Carnitas)
    Richard L.

    Tucked away on a small street in brooklyn lies this Tacqueria. Had a chance to visit late on a Monday night and despite only 2 other tables this had a very homey and warm feeling. The service was fast with a smile and the tacos were even better. Each of the individual tacos were stuffed with meat and I felt more full after 3 tacos here then in most other places. That didn't stop both of us from wolfing these down as quick as possible. The Birria tacos though were the true stars. The broth was so flavorful and will keep us coming back. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

    Exhibit 2

    Cancelled my first grub hub order. So they called and asked if my 2nd order for the same items was correct. I said, "yes, pls ignore the first order as grub hub took a long time to deliver. In fact pls donate it if you can." Our 2nd order comes quick! But they clearly sent the first order as the food was cold at time of arrival. I'd kept an eye on the food delivery driver. This guy moved quickly. So no way the food would have gotten that cold within 20ish min of cooking it. I know since we had the same food order 2 weeks ago and the food was warm at time of arrival. If you need proof, here's the bag received. But the disrespect here doesn't deserve my $.

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    Sacheen V.

    Stopped in on a whim just to try a taco. Cute little spot when you walk in. It was empty but it was also around 2/3pm in the afternoon. I ordered a chicken taco. It was dry and not appealing to the eyes. Just plain and boring. I love the ambiance inside tho. I would come back to try something else tho and give them another shot.

    Assorted tacos
    Beth R.

    Water took so long to be served. Had to asked few times. We asked for water with lemon. We didn't know and was not told that we will be charged $7 for 2 tap water with few slices of lime!! We questioned the charged and she took it out. We eat out all the time and never heard of this practice. 3rd entree came so late we had to ask to take home instead. No apology whatsoever. 5 stars for food taste and presentation.

    Birria tacos order of 3 with consome

    This taqueria was so delicious, the chips and guacamole were both fresh and tasty, and the birria tacos were some of the best I've had. Seriously, get them when you come here! The frozen strawberry margarita and the frozen piña coladas we ordered were also very good. Service was also great, the staff was kind and friendly. The interior is very nice, great decor and a nice atmosphere for dinner with friends or a date. This place is close to our apartment, and it has definitely become our new go-to!

    Chicken taco

    The food was good as before fresh and full of flavor I had the birria tacos and two margaritas the way the bowl is for the consume when she brought it to me it spilled not only on the floor but on my Jeans as well smh I'm outside can't go home to change have to walk around with stains on my jeans which I wasn't too pleased about. For that I didn't tio as I normally do. I will still come back hopefully it was an isolated incident.

    Amazing employees. Karla is an amazing waitress. Great people! Amazing Chef and food!

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    16 days ago

    amazing! Sofia was amazing! the margaritas were strong and flavorful, would definitely come back!

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    My favorite Mexican restaurant in New York City. Great drinks, food, and friendly staff!

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    Food was amazing but the people who work there were awful. No manners. Poor service. Shame!

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    3 years ago

    Good service good food it was full when i went but to be fair it was Cinco de Mayo. Check it out!

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    3 years ago

    Get the birria tacos. So. good. nice workers too. new favorite spot near me. great vibes and great food

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    Great food, cute atmosphere, friendly staff! The birria tacos were fabulous, definitely give them a try!

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    Perfect spot for affordable and easy tacos. Service & ambiance is 10/10 for chill dining

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    4.5(779 reviews)
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    Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

    Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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    4.4(720 reviews)
    0.9 miWilliamsburg - South Side
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    4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

    A trendy spot for modern Mexican eats! Everything was baseline yummy, standouts include Blue Crab…read moreTostada, Shrimp and Scallop Tacos and Tiramisu Tres Leches. Vegetarian options were super great too, and decent selection. We ordered à la carte, but there's a chef's tasting menu for $63 which feels well worth.

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