Empellón Taqueria
Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The folks at Serious Eats and Time Out New York like this place. Would you agree?
"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)
"elegant beauties like the short rib pastrami taco"(4 Tips)
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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
Staff PicksAugust 29, 2014Empellon's Lamb barbacoa tacos filled with smoked lamb, cucumber and orange sets new limits to how many tacos you can have on Taco Tuesday. Read more
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.
Victor CDecember 11, 2014Great service and tequila selection. Both pork taco options were outlandishly salty though. Give one of the veggie tacos a shot instead.
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.
Hr RyuNovember 27, 2013ORDER: Guacamole, Peekytoe crab with jalapeño, Tacos (barbacoa, chicken, scallop), Baby back ribs, Buñuelos or Passion-fruit tart
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 ;)
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.
Brian DeVitoJune 22, 2014Pastrami taco w/ mustard seed salsa is the least traditional dish on the menu, but that shouldn't stop you.
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!
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.
Berk KapiciogluNovember 23, 2014I tried their fish tacos, lamb tacos, and lobster tacos. Lobster taco was hands down the best!
Trae FJuly 3, 2019A great happy hour for margaritas and tacos. Their guacamole is pricey but delicious.
Amalie KristoffersenAugust 23, 2014Great Mexican food! If you're not feeling too hungry, you should still stop by for one of their excellent margaritas.- The Pork Tongue tacos are delicious. Also try the Guac with two salsas - the smoked cashew is very unique.
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.
Allison OtisJuly 3, 2013Ask for a seat in the back room if you prefer a quiet dining environment! Regardless, everything is absolutely delicious.
Serious EatsApril 22, 2013Smoked Banana-Mezcal Margarita: the fruit is caramelized, pureed, the puree is smoked, and used as the base with Fidencio Clasico.
Isabella BabiencoSeptember 17, 2012Had a little bit of everything... Quest fundido, oysters, fish taco, fried green tomato taco, wagu taco....and everything was amazing
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.
The tacos here are awesome. The guacamole is great. And love the tequila on the table!
Grant SmithDecember 11, 2014The double salsa with guac and the skirt steak tacos are badass. The hot salsa is awesome.
Anthony SextonOctober 8, 2018The guacamole and house-made salsas are some of the best. Follow that up with a few tacos.
Lesley KAugust 13, 2013Mexi apps & tacos pulling from contemporary, colonial & very old aztec/maya/etc influences in a very fun atmosphere.
Daniel BarnettDecember 6, 2014I had a scallop ceviche here a couple years ago that made me somehow remember this place years into the future.
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!
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- Anna RMay 5, 2015Great drinks and awesome food. Share with pals so you can try more than one. Tequila bottle at the table if you dare.
Kevin MatuszewskiMarch 15, 2015Food was really good but won't be back anytime soon. Waitstaff was inattentive, and inconvenienced. People at the end of our table were constantly bumped sitting at the table by people moving about.- Lindsay CJuly 8, 2015Try the salsa tasting appetizer - so many varieties! The margaritas are awesome too!
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
Justin BretonMay 18, 2014The cucumber margarita (name?) is definitely 👍👍. Guacamole is really good, too.
Rumana SiddikyAugust 16, 2011The 2 salsas that came with the guacamole were yummy - more memorable than the guac itself, so the sampler of 4 may be the more interesting move.
Mara GoltsmanJanuary 21, 2012The tempura fish tacos were awesome and I'm usually disappointed with fish tacos
Claudia FilthSeptember 6, 2016Smokey cashew salsa with the guac is amazing. So are the Brussels Sprouts Tacos!
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
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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.
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- 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
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"The Brussels sprout taco will change your life. If you’re here for dinner, be sure to finish with the avocado sorbet and some mezcal. Ask for a recommendation!"
Emily Wilson - 7.0
"We stumbled upon this place by accident, when the wait was too long at Barrio Chino. The drink list is awesome - we loved the Hibiscus Margarita. We paired it with the shrimp tacos & the steak tacos."
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