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Empellón Taqueria

Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Empellón Taqueria

8.1^/10

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Ranked #6 for barbecue in the West Village
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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tequila
spicy food
good for dates
trendy
short ribs
mezcal
good for groups
happy hour
tarts
chili
brunch food
pork
barbacoa
salsa
meats
tongue
tamales
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Jeff SolomonOctober 1, 2017
Try the BLT tacos. Chicken tacos are also nice.
Trevor MurphyMay 31, 2014
Awesome spot. If you go on Saturday get the crab cake tacos
Kevin MatuszewskiMarch 15, 2015
Food 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.
Rumana SiddikyAugust 16, 2011
The 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.
Tim BackusMarch 20, 2016
Romantic, intimate, and a ton of tequila. I think you see where this is heading.
Megan PDecember 1, 2013
If you're not a fan of fresh onion, don't forget to ask them to hold the garnish!
Anil DashMay 28, 2012
The lobster tacos are worth the splurge!
Missy SteinerMay 1, 2012
Fish tacos were off the hook. Service with a smile. Best. Restaurant. Soundtrack. Ever.
Chrysanthe TenentesAugust 24, 2011
ask for the two special salsas (one cashew--really!--and one spicy). don't miss the margaritas.
duane aliahApril 20, 2012
Great cocktails and the tacos were great.. Don't need the 3.. Apetiser size of 2 is enough
Lindsay CApril 21, 2016
Salsa tasting, tacos and, of course, margaritas!
Carolina PereiaApril 21, 2013
Shishito peppers with queso fundido!!! The best in the house!!! Yummi!!
Tim SheyJuly 20, 2011
Try the Empelloma, their Paloma with housemade grapefruit soda, and ask then to make it with Siete Leguas reposado.
Drew NMay 4, 2015
mezcal margarita & go with the taco special of the day
Kristina MarinoJune 29, 2011
The Por Que No cocktail might be one of the best cocktails of all time. Silver/Cilantro/Serrano/Pineapple
ClaytonNovember 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The sweetbread tacos are incredible, especially alongside an Espolon Reposado with Sangrita!
nicole siegelJanuary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
'Por que no' is a must-drink. Goes particularly well with Lobster Tacos!
Cusp25June 13, 2015
Chicken taco with black kale and salsa verde
Amanda TheilerFebruary 27, 2015
http://empellon.com/taqueria/menus#menu982067 brunch $10-14, indoor only
Erin LaneApril 28, 2011
Cool atmosphere, slowwwww service. Try the bacon queso fundido, short rib tamale, and crispy fish tacos.
Matt McCotterMarch 24, 2016
Best guac ever. Great drinks
Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
AWESOME SPOT!!! See their virtual tour before you go! Read more
Lucy PollackJuly 6, 2011
The lobster taco is amazing! Save room for the passion fruit tart and bunuelos, so good!!
Rachel LMay 16, 2018
Delish Brussels sprouts tacos and guac
Jacqueline AbernathySeptember 12, 2013
This place is legit! The service is actually quite fantastic.
Frank RimalovskiJune 8, 2019
Just get the carnitas and a margarita and it’ll be a good night!
B🍓S🍓KApril 21, 2013
The guacamole is the best I've ever had
Hannah ChanpongApril 16, 2012
I love. Get the app portion of tacos; 2 is enough!
Colleen SheaAugust 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Brussel sprout tacos !!!
Christina DiRussoOctober 3, 2013
Totally underrated: the carnivore-worthy mushroom tacos. Unreal.
Hannah SugarsOctober 26, 2014
All margaritas and tacos. Can't go wrong.
Monday LisaMarch 15, 2015
Appalled at the service - I waited an hour and then they tried to give me the crappiest seat in the place (right next to the hostess stand). Unfortunate bc the food is pretty good.
Sasha SmithAugust 7, 2014
I hate fried fish...but loved their fish tacos! Amazing.
Erin SheaJune 9, 2017
Delicious!
Jean McCarthyJanuary 16, 2012
Try the Rooster Claw, it's a kick in the throat.
@JaumePrimeroOctober 22, 2011
support the independent restaurant owners of NYC! Food is fantastic and inventive!
Shesh PaplikarAugust 7, 2013
Chocolate Flan with Cinnamon Ice Cream is awesome
Honghui YuMay 6, 2016
Nice place for a Mexican brunch but very limited menu options
Jason CareyMarch 11, 2012
The shortrib is fantastic and defintely get the line tart for dessert.
Living Jazz ArchiveMay 29, 2019
Queso Funddido great for keto
Premshree PillaiMarch 28, 2014
Wonderful food in a fratty vibe.
Sherina DavisAugust 9, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Fish tacos are delicious
Michael HarperDecember 31, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Tacos, margaritas, cashew salsa
Kathryn DMarch 31, 2017
For vegetarians, the brussels sprouts tacos are can't miss. Everything else is average.
fumieJanuary 15, 2012
Lobster Taco was fantastic!!! Drinks and Desserts are amazing too!!!
Carrie BrownDecember 11, 2014
That was delicious. Worth the price.
Patricia Diaz SwedinApril 2, 2011
The chef agreed to make us whatever we might choose although we arrived when the kit closed. Chicken tacos like México makes.
John ThaiDecember 25, 2012
Expectations are set high at this price point. Lobster taco was tough and rubbery, short rib pastrami taco was dry. Sweetbread taco, fried yucca, margaritas a highlight. Bad value. Would not return.
TV Food MapsSeptember 1, 2014
Check out Empellon as seen on Unique Eats Read more
Tony GandiaJanuary 19, 2013
Try the poached quail egg on refried beans

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