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Empellón Taqueria

Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$

West Village, New York

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Empellón Taqueria

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Ranked #6 for barbecue in the West Village
The experts at Serious Eats and Time Out New York recommend this place
"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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tacos
margaritas
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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Lili BazJanuary 13, 2020
Duck tacos!! Some of the best tacos I have ever had!
Kavita BabaMay 28, 2015
Masa waffle (center), baked egg whites, sopes, tacoa
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.
Missy SteinerMay 1, 2012
Fish tacos were off the hook. Service with a smile. Best. Restaurant. Soundtrack. Ever.
Erin LaneApril 28, 2011
Cool atmosphere, slowwwww service. Try the bacon queso fundido, short rib tamale, and crispy fish tacos.
nicole siegelJanuary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
'Por que no' is a must-drink. Goes particularly well with Lobster Tacos!
Lucy PollackJuly 6, 2011
The lobster taco is amazing! Save room for the passion fruit tart and bunuelos, so good!!
Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
AWESOME SPOT!!! See their virtual tour before you go! Read more
Anil DashMay 28, 2012
The lobster tacos are worth the splurge!
Rick NelsonMarch 3, 2019
All the food is so amazing!
Frank RimalovskiJune 8, 2019
Just get the carnitas and a margarita and it’ll be a good night!
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.
duane aliahApril 20, 2012
Great cocktails and the tacos were great.. Don't need the 3.. Apetiser size of 2 is enough
Chrysanthe TenentesAugust 24, 2011
ask for the two special salsas (one cashew--really!--and one spicy). don't miss the margaritas.
Jacqueline AbernathySeptember 12, 2013
This place is legit! The service is actually quite fantastic.
Carolina PereiaApril 21, 2013
Shishito peppers with queso fundido!!! The best in the house!!! Yummi!!
Kathryn DMarch 31, 2017
For vegetarians, the brussels sprouts tacos are can't miss. Everything else is average.
Drew NMay 4, 2015
mezcal margarita & go with the taco special of the day
Matt McCotterMarch 24, 2016
Best guac ever. Great drinks
Jason CareyMarch 11, 2012
The shortrib is fantastic and defintely get the line tart for dessert.
Cusp25June 13, 2015
Chicken taco with black kale and salsa verde
Tim BackusMarch 20, 2016
Romantic, intimate, and a ton of tequila. I think you see where this is heading.
Kristina MarinoJune 29, 2011
The Por Que No cocktail might be one of the best cocktails of all time. Silver/Cilantro/Serrano/Pineapple
SerenaFebruary 2, 2012
the lengua tacos may be good, but the octopus appetizer is better. the back room is infinitely quieter.
Christina DiRussoOctober 3, 2013
Totally underrated: the carnivore-worthy mushroom tacos. Unreal.
Megan PDecember 1, 2013
If you're not a fan of fresh onion, don't forget to ask them to hold the garnish!
Laura CochranOctober 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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.
Honghui YuMay 6, 2016
Nice place for a Mexican brunch but very limited menu options
Sasha SmithAugust 7, 2014
I hate fried fish...but loved their fish tacos! Amazing.
Shesh PaplikarAugust 7, 2013
Chocolate Flan with Cinnamon Ice Cream is awesome
Shawn KolodnyMay 11, 2012
Great tequila selection! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Lindsay CApril 21, 2016
Salsa tasting, tacos and, of course, margaritas!
Rachel LMay 16, 2018
Delish Brussels sprouts tacos and guac
Colleen SheaAugust 20, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Brussel sprout tacos !!!
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.
Mary BJune 15, 2011
Guacamole great! Scallop tacos great! Retried beans amazing!
Amanda TheilerFebruary 27, 2015
http://empellon.com/taqueria/menus#menu982067 brunch $10-14, indoor only
Hannah SugarsOctober 26, 2014
All margaritas and tacos. Can't go wrong.
Norah LMarch 17, 2013
Shortrib pastrami taco. Octopus ceviche. Flan. A few of my favorite things.
Michael HarperDecember 31, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Tacos, margaritas, cashew salsa
B🍓S🍓KApril 21, 2013
The guacamole is the best I've ever had
Premshree PillaiMarch 28, 2014
Wonderful food in a fratty vibe.
fumieJanuary 15, 2012
Lobster Taco was fantastic!!! Drinks and Desserts are amazing too!!!
@JaumePrimeroOctober 22, 2011
support the independent restaurant owners of NYC! Food is fantastic and inventive!
Erin SheaJune 9, 2017
Delicious!
Tony GandiaJanuary 19, 2013
Try the poached quail egg on refried beans
Victoria MoranJuly 2, 2013
You have to try the Shishito Peppers
Carrie BrownDecember 11, 2014
That was delicious. Worth the price.
CharlottesJune 20, 2017
Refreshing spicy cucumber margarita
Hannah ChanpongApril 16, 2012
I love. Get the app portion of tacos; 2 is enough!

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