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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)

227 Tips and reviews

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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
great value
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J F. Ort.February 4, 2019
Super disappointing, overpriced guacamole that could easily be beat by your corner bodega fare.
Victoria MoranJuly 2, 2013
You have to try the Shishito Peppers
Mary BJune 15, 2011
Guacamole great! Scallop tacos great! Retried beans amazing!
Shawn KolodnyMay 11, 2012
Great tequila selection! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
SerenaFebruary 2, 2012
the lengua tacos may be good, but the octopus appetizer is better. the back room is infinitely quieter.
Robert Tolar HainingNovember 10, 2018
Yummy tacos and drinks
April DitoApril 7, 2015
Great fast tacos.
Elizabeth MitchellJanuary 27, 2013
It's so sexy here...that might be the tequila talking.
Kid GeniusJanuary 7, 2012
Try the new cocktail "The Rooster's Claw" amazing!
Amanda TheilerFebruary 26, 2015
http://empellon.com/taqueria/menus#menu982067 brunch $10-14
VettazouJuly 16, 2012
Lobster tacos! Don't miss them!
Alex EliasMarch 9, 2018
steak tacos are amaaaaaazing
Leigh FerreiraMarch 31, 2012
don't skip the queso or margarita w/ habanero. soooo good.
Jin KSeptember 26, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Scallop Bacon Taco. Do it.
CharlottesJune 20, 2017
Refreshing spicy cucumber margarita
MichelleSeptember 26, 2014
Tacos are the best!
Jennifer YuFebruary 7, 2020
The carnitas. Wow.
Jaime O.January 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Casa de bruja and scallop tacos all day everyday. Amazing.
Yuko KosakaAugust 4, 2013
Their very hot salsa is actually very hot!
Alissa ScarafileApril 13, 2014
Best guacamole in the city
Inaki OrozcoOctober 24, 2012
Try Riazul Añejo with the Flan!! Amazing
Wilson ZhouApril 24, 2014
Chef Alex Stupak's Mexican fine dining restaurant.
Maksim AlipovFebruary 12, 2015
Short Rib Pastrami Taco1
Courtney R.October 1, 2012
Great cocktails and yummy food.
Taha EbrahimiJuly 22, 2011
Cashew micheladas! It's unlike anything you've ever had before.
Claire J SongJune 16, 2015
Fish taco fish taco
David DiGregorioNovember 5, 2014
I enjoy quesadillas.
David RosenbergMarch 31, 2013
Get all seven salsas
Ankush BhatiaNovember 22, 2012
Get the shrimp Queso Fondida!
Athena ChangMay 12, 2013
Try the Chorizo and Scrambled Eggs -
GambrelleMarch 11, 2013
Friendly service, great food!
Mark GraciaAugust 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the guacamole
CJNSeptember 28, 2012
Milagro silver select barrel reserve.
Sydney MFebruary 9, 2016
Tacos and margueritas
Hannah BowtonMay 5, 2011
The tongue tacos are better with the smoked cashew salsa; better mix of flavor. Good food, but cold setting. Had good service.
MayaJune 26, 2011
Lobster tacos are pricey, but So worth it.
Shindy COctober 5, 2013
I like it! Good tacos.
Cindy NgJanuary 14, 2012
Shortrib sopas are delicious!
Sameepa ShettyJanuary 11, 2015
Terrible drinks and poorly done food. Red grapefruit margarita is too sour, as is the scallop. cramped and body. All round poor experience, give this place a pass.
Anais YimOctober 6, 2013
Get a Concord Grape Margarita!
Rameet ChawlaApril 24, 2011
Amazing eggplant sopes. A must have!
Laura LachmanNovember 2, 2012
Lamb Tacos, queso and tequila!
rohunJuly 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Por Que No is my fave summer cocktail!
Devin A. BrownNovember 5, 2011
Brunch: Not good-- my eggs benedict was on top of a hamburger roll and without spice. Stick to the guac.
Cheryl BennettApril 3, 2012
Don't come early and try to sit at a table without ur complete party. Especially when no one else is in the place!
DR GAugust 18, 2015
They do a good chelada
Peter JanowskiMay 10, 2015
Food is good, but there is no reason to pay $8 for a taco.
MarvinDecember 16, 2021
2 tacos for $20 — they were pretty average FWIW.
Amee ShahAugust 16, 2014
Happy birthday abhi!!!
Rich BeattieSeptember 25, 2011
Ripoff Alert: No free refills on coffee--not that they let you know until the check comes...

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