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Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and Serious Eats
"Fish tacos & Brussels sprout tacos were my favorite!"(8 Tips)"👌🏼 Guacamole with smoked cashew salsa, 👍🏼 Red chili pork tacos"(5 Tips)
"Lobster Taco was fantastic!!! Drinks and Desserts are amazing too!!!"(11 Tips)
"Excellent tacos and great spicy cucumber margaritas"(4 Tips)
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Ana Marie 💃February 10, 2015Lamb taco is really good, queso fundidos are legit. Good place to grab dinner and kick off a night in the WV
Courtney R.August 25, 2012Great food and delicious cocktails. Everything on the menu can be ordered as an appetizer or full portion. Get a bunch of things and share!
Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try the rich beer-braised-tongue tacos. The soft, shredded meat is slow-cooked with Negra Modelo, bacon and chorizo. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
Danielle LandauOctober 23, 2015Tempura fish tacos = amazing. Brussel spout tacos = delicious. Spicy cucumber margarita = fantastic. This place is yum.
Isabella BabiencoSeptember 17, 2012Had a little bit of everything... Quest fundido, oysters, fish taco, fried green tomato taco, wagu taco....and everything was amazing
Hr RyuNovember 27, 2013ORDER: Guacamole, Peekytoe crab with jalapeño, Tacos (barbacoa, chicken, scallop), Baby back ribs, Buñuelos or Passion-fruit tart
Ryan AmbsOctober 22, 2014It's overpriced for tacos, obviously, but pretty well priced for the atmosphere. Good spot for dates and late dinners with drinks with a casual cool vibe.
Crystal TaylorJune 13, 2013Excellent Game of Thrones knowledge behind the bar, try the house margarita with a dash of spice and a hint of Lannister ;)
Amalie KristoffersenAugust 23, 2014Great Mexican food! If you're not feeling too hungry, you should still stop by for one of their excellent margaritas.
Trae FJuly 3, 2019A great happy hour for margaritas and tacos. Their guacamole is pricey but delicious.
Berk KapiciogluNovember 23, 2014I tried their fish tacos, lamb tacos, and lobster tacos. Lobster taco was hands down the best!- The Pork Tongue tacos are delicious. Also try the Guac with two salsas - the smoked cashew is very unique.
Rishi SatsangiSeptember 11, 2014It's a quality taqueria, what else can I say. I guess I can say it wasn't mind blowing, but hey sometimes you just want a good taco without a whole song and dance tied to it.
Allison OtisJuly 3, 2013Ask for a seat in the back room if you prefer a quiet dining environment! Regardless, everything is absolutely delicious.
Christina BuensucesoAugust 14, 2013If you're a fan of cilantro in cocktails, order the Por Que No? Blanco tequila, pineapple, Serrano and cilantro. Magically delicious.
Alexander SedgwickJune 27, 2013You MUST ask to have Coco as a waitress...best experience ever. She has great suggestions on what to get and a few hidden "tricks" to ordering
Patrick BaskinNovember 11, 2015Great tacos, get the short rib and pastrami taco. Expensive for what you get but food is certainly great
Serious EatsApril 22, 2013Alex Stupak's high-end taqueria, with inventive takes on tacos and margaritas, too.
Bridgette L.July 31, 2013Get the fish tacos - even if you dislike fish. They're salty and crunchy yet tender. The lime mayo is wonderful. Packs a bit of a punch but not unbearable.
E W.August 12, 2011everything we had was delicious!!! Tuna ceviche, wax bean salad, skirt steak tacos, and lobster tacos!! Yummy!! Good vibe too! Totally coming back!
The tacos here are awesome. The guacamole is great. And love the tequila on the table!
Claudia FilthSeptember 6, 2016Smokey cashew salsa with the guac is amazing. So are the Brussels Sprouts Tacos!
Daniel BarnettDecember 6, 2014I had a scallop ceviche here a couple years ago that made me somehow remember this place years into the future.
Lesley KAugust 13, 2013Mexi apps & tacos pulling from contemporary, colonial & very old aztec/maya/etc influences in a very fun atmosphere.
Shawn ThorntonMay 12, 2017The food was excellent. Unfortunately, our service was lacking. The place was packed and the staff seemed overwhelmed with monitoring tables scattered across the place. Will give another try again.
Anthony SextonOctober 8, 2018The guacamole and house-made salsas are some of the best. Follow that up with a few tacos.
Food & WineApril 3, 2013At Alex Stupak's second Empellón location, the chef goes through more than 250 avocados each day to make its excellent guacamole. Read more
Oh food porn...only food porn I can share is an empty plate. Lamb + pork tongue = porn. I have no evidence to show. I don't kiss and tell.
Anthea PenaSeptember 21, 2011taqueria. monster burger fri/sat nights after 12am. Tick, pub-style short-rib patty top w/ refry beans, gooey Oaxacan cheese & yucca fries
Examiner.comMay 5, 2011Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, or any other day you wish to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Iron Chef Alex Stupak is inspired by the seemingly endless combinations of flavors in Mexico. Read more
Grant SmithDecember 11, 2014The double salsa with guac and the skirt steak tacos are badass. The hot salsa is awesome.- Lindsay CJuly 8, 2015Try the salsa tasting appetizer - so many varieties! The margaritas are awesome too!
Justin BretonMay 18, 2014The cucumber margarita (name?) is definitely 👍👍. Guacamole is really good, too.
Mara GoltsmanJanuary 21, 2012The tempura fish tacos were awesome and I'm usually disappointed with fish tacos
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We think tacos are AWESOME. We opened Empellon with the intention of treating tacos with respect & serving them in an unpretentious way.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:45 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:45 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 367-0999
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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