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Empellón Cocina

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Mexican Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Empellón Cocina

The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Time Out New York recommend this place

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Lee HoffmanMarch 8, 2015
The pistachio gauc is maybe the best gauc I've ever had. The steak is awesome.
Kelsey LeeJune 22, 2014
The tacos are unique, the guacamole perfection, and the drinks impressive and delicious.
Howard LeifmanOctober 11, 2013
Food was amazing and staff were terrific! I highly recommend it. Great atmosphere too!
CarlApril 6, 2013
For brunch, the chilequiles miss the mark by not using regular corn tortilla chips. It also doesn't help when the poached eggs are undercooked and with an occasional bit of shell.
heather doughertySeptember 9, 2016
Been here 5+ times
amazing happy hour - 2 for 1 fancy pants margies & $5 for a beer & taco!
DoubleDeuceJuly 18, 2015
Be sure to order the 7 sauces with your guacamole dip so that you can use them with your dinner.
Howard LeifmanOctober 10, 2013
Food was amazing and service excellent! Highly recommend! Definitely will go back!
AmateurConciergeSeptember 19, 2015
Skate tacos yes, goat tacos also yes but slightly less so. Guac. No 7 salsas
Omer ZachMay 20, 2015
Some nights you can get a taco and beer for $5. Do this three times in a row.
Lesley KAugust 13, 2013
Mexi food pulling from contemporary, colonial & very old aztec/maya/etc influences in a very fun atmosphere.
Eric FriedmanMay 8, 2014
The tequila flight is not worth it. Comes with a spicy tomato chaser which is the last thing you want while sipping tequila.
Jorge OrtizOctober 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Hecho en Humo is a Mexican take on the Old Fashioned: tequila instead of whiskey, and a Mexican Coke reduction instead of simple syrup.
Walt WalkerDecember 4, 2013
Great tequila/mezcal cocktails, tasty guacamoles. I love the vibe here
Priya SubramaniamJuly 28, 2013
Awesome, unique, delicious varieties of salsa and guac. Definitely get at least one!
Serious EatsMarch 5, 2013
The menus at Empellón Cocina change often, in the dining room and at the bar.
Laurel ToubyDecember 16, 2012
Love the salsas. Lots of lard. Not a lot for vegans. Wish they had some greens on the menu.
Schuyler BrownJanuary 20, 2013
Hecho en humo is a sick cocktail. Surprisingly smooth and complex. The coceronnes are amazingly light.
Jinnie LOctober 2, 2014
Portions are small n expensive but tasty. Margaritas are amazing!
ZephanAugust 23, 2013
Everything here is unique and amazing. Drinks, guac, tacos & tequila. Don't think about it, be about it.
Tasting TableApril 29, 2012
Don’t miss the tamal colado, a Yucatán-inspired dish better than the versions we’ve eaten in Mexico. Read more
Chris MaliwatAugust 21, 2016
Kitchen Table menu from August 5, 2016 -- so delicious!
Julius TarngAugust 14, 2015
Big big fan. The chilaquiles are unique and tasty. Margs4evr.
Jackie SnowMarch 20, 2012
The guac made NYMag's best of list in 2011. Alex Stupak's 2nd Empellon restaurant that everyone is freaking out about.
nora walkerMay 10, 2013
There is a dish with melted cheese and lobster. This should really go without saying, but ORDER THAT.
Rachel WangJuly 8, 2013
Bacon guacamole and the whole set of salsas - these are must-haves here!
Tom LeeApril 1, 2013
The wonder of Empellón Cocina is that almost none of its Mexican food is traditional, yet none of it feels inauthentic, either
kasia *8May 1, 2014
Real TASTY mexican food, best pastries I've ever eaten! :)
CarolynJanuary 19, 2015
Trendy Mexican. A bit over-priced but the food is good and inventive.
Raffi AsdourianAugust 28, 2013
Go for the rose hibiscus margarita!
Edwin A.May 12, 2013
Try the bacon guacamole as well as the asparagus with tongue hollandaise.
Public House WineSeptember 3, 2014
Great guac and dips, killer mezcal cocktails.
Daphne HJune 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Solid cocktails and the carnitas are amazing every time.
Sam CJuly 24, 2013
Pretty good, experimental Mexican. A little overpriced for the portion sizes of everything from the margaritas to salsa/guac to entrees.
Rebeca MorenoSeptember 21, 2014
2 words: chocolate flan (with "abuelita chocolate"
Steven BenarioApril 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The drinks are amazing. Highly recommend Hecho en Humo.
Vic FloresJanuary 28, 2013
Great spot, great service and awesome food! Already planning a trip back!
Jason GelmanJuly 11, 2013
Pistachio guacamole. Crab salad w/ sliced mango. Carnitas tacos.
Michelle C.December 20, 2012
NY Foodie Reco: Peeky Toe Crab, Lobster & cheese, Squid w/Heriloom potatoes, guac w/pistachios
Jorge OrtizOctober 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Want something a little crazy and totally out of this world? Try the Pistachio Milk Punch.
Lauren ShiaFebruary 11, 2013
Came for brunch and couldnt believe how small the portions were. Plan to either get 2 entrees or leave hungry.
Rachel MonctonSeptember 1, 2015
Pistachio guac is amazing!
JustineMarch 15, 2015
Delicious margaritas!
Lauren MacInnesJanuary 26, 2013
Sit at the bar. Shorter wait and bartenders are fantastic.
Jill MulliganMay 25, 2014
The lamb barbacoa is amazing.
AlexisSeptember 6, 2012
People arent kidding about the lobster queso. Delish!! Kinda pricier than you think, though!
Yera KimJanuary 26, 2013
It was great to have different spiciness of salsa sample
Christian BorgesSeptember 22, 2013
Do yourself a favor. Shrimp and carnitas tacos. Nuff said...
Charles DeutschMay 11, 2012
One of the best meals I've had in a long time... Ask for Geri... She's got your back!
Jon SteinbackApril 26, 2012
everything is delicious. no reservation? just sit at the bar.
NY WaterwayMay 8, 2013
The roasted carrot salad was amazing!

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