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Salvation Taco

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Taco Restaurant, Bar, and South American Restaurant$$$$

Murray Hill, New York

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Salvation Taco

Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and Eater

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EaterOctober 28, 2013
During brunch, they serve two of the best dishes from the lunch and dinner menus: the chicken thigh torta and the stellar lamb naan tacos. Also get chilaquiles, and a steak and egg burrito.
EaterJuly 27, 2016
Ride the elevator to the restaurant’s Murray Hill rooftop (a/k/a Pod 39 Rooftop), where a limited menu, strong mixed drinks & views of the surrounding pre-war apartments with terraces are the lures. Read more
EaterSeptember 12, 2017
The braised beef chili is rich with tender meat and heady with cumin, and the tacos are pretty good too, but the right move is a single dish: the shawarma, which is slow cooked and griddle crisped. Read more
Adam BNovember 2, 2013
Awesome hangover brunch. Get the chorizo fried rice w/ poached eggs or Moroccan lamb naan taco. Top it off with a bloody mary. After your meal check out the 17th floor rooftop for killer views
Time Out New YorkApril 11, 2013
Eat this: Sweetbread tacos, skirt steak tacos, lamb on naan, kimchi posole, Jacob’s Ladder Feast. Drink this: 5 Island Horchata spiked with dark rum and Fernet Vallet, excellent tart house margarita. Read more
Cara LauMarch 20, 2015
It's awesome here. The drinks are a little expensive but they have ping pong tables and lots of couches / sections for groups. It's great when bars have a lot of places to sit down.
Toad MushroomMarch 16, 2014
BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS: magic of the silver bullet? the beer-battered fillet is fresh and crisp enough to satisfy an englishman on the east side of the atlantic. only complaint not enough sauce.
Eva MinsterisApril 27, 2014
What a find in the neighborhood - really cool atmosphere in the back with 2 ping pong tables - excellent fish tacos and tomatillo salad and greatfruit vodka cocktail with vanilla salt rim is a must
Isaac HumphrieSeptember 26, 2015
The chips & salsa/guacamole...margaritas..margaritas..margaritas YUM! The pork shank tacos (juicy with a crispy skin) and last but not least churros with chocolate
AdrienApril 13, 2016
Very lively (and loud) taco place. The taco parties brings you a giant braised lamb shoulder for DIY tacos, fun to share. Not the most authentic but definitely good for the crowd
Evan SchneiderJuly 27, 2018
The roof is a beautiful spot for a sunset. It's also good for private events. Beware the roof is guarded by belligerent bouncers. It's a favorite afterwork spot for bros and their accomplices.
Caitlin ClementsMay 7, 2017
A daily happy hour offers margarita for $7, a selection of beer on draft for $5, and glasses of wine are $7. There are also snacks like empanadas ($5) filled with chihuahua cheese and serrano.
7th.ListJanuary 6, 2013
New. What kind of food do they have? Snacks, tortas, tacos, and bigger plates like a whole roasted pig's head and a barbecued lamb shoulder. Drinks? An extensive list - http://goo.gl/yL24W by Sam A. Read more
Irene KJuly 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sunny K was the most pleasant and helpful server I have had in all my visits here. I've never been impressed with the service here but she was truly wonderful and accommodating for our group.
Jeremy CAugust 15, 2015
To visit the rooftop bar, check in at the host stand inside this joint. While you wait try the chips and guac. If you don't care about the rooftop thing, go round 8p to find a spot 2 chill.
Anechka M.November 3, 2017
Be there before 6PM to get happy hour margaritas and chicken quesadillas - so delicious. Tacos with beef are melting in your mouth but the portion is tiny, more of an appetizer.
EdSeptember 8, 2017
Awesome rooftop and great food at the street level restaurant but when it comes to service is surprisingly bad and inexperienced treating customers. Bit unbalanced. Hope gets better because is a pity!
Danielle LandauDecember 28, 2014
Empanadas with cheese, Serrano peppers, and tomatillo salsa are awesome. Also, split the crispy fish taco dinner. Perfect for two people and Mayan mayo is fantastic!
Brad KleinApril 4, 2016
Michelada was great, amazing rim spice. Got the meatballs also, not bad (wanted 1 taco Togo but they wouldn't do it) - check out the rooftop bar doe
Melisa AvciOctober 31, 2016
We had the lamb shoulder for two ($41). The meat was tender and delicious but not enough vegetables. The portions of other taco plates feel more like tapas to me. Marg was great ($14). A bit pricey!
CompassMay 2, 2014
Located on the first floor of a hotel, Salvation Taco acts as a lounge, ping-pong table area, and restaurant where tacos, tortas, and crispy pig ears are delicious.
The Wall Street JournalJanuary 24, 2013
Tacos are the name of the game here, though, with options like the skirt-steak taco with pecans, crispy sweetbread with chickpeas and the Moroccan lamb on naan bread. Read more
Claudia SchumacherOctober 14, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Eat this: empanadas, lamb on roti, al pastor tacos, fish feast dinner, churros with mexican chocolate. Drink the spicy margaritas, Sonora Old Fashioned, Astral Plane and Weathervane.
Daniel CeruloAugust 24, 2013
Tacos look delicious, but just visited for drinks. Get your hand stamped and head to the roof top bar! Bartenders up there are slow so get a drink downstairs, but the view and ambience are great
Jessica de OliveiraDecember 8, 2015
Go for the rooftop during lunch time as this place gets packed once the work day lets out. Sangria and margaritas are top notch.
Scott van Pletzen-RandsJanuary 18, 2013
The sweetbread and chickpea was my favorite by far. Simply amazing! Always wanted to try sweetbreads and am now a huge fan! Great atmosphere. New fav place in the city!
Radairis DiazJuly 19, 2017
Very nice decor and a nice rooftop. Only flaw is that the price is high for a low quantity. $14 for the smallest guac in the world. Don't come with an empty stomach unless you're willing to spend $.
NadiaMarch 9, 2013
Guacamole is great - super pure with just avocado, lime, and maybe jalapeños and cilantro. Not sure why everyone loves the lamb taco - super gamey. Go for cauliflower instead.
Serious EatsMarch 19, 2013
Stylish tacos, tortas, and cocktails in an unlikely location. Braised lamb naan tacos and fried pig's ears are must-orders.
Jessica PlacenciaNovember 16, 2016
Cute atmosphere. Nice for dates or catching up with friends. Funky tacos and great cocktails.
Chris PolloneAugust 29, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Enjoyed the T&T cocktail the best. Pork carnitas tacos are tasty, but you might be hungry in 20 minutes again. Good portion of chips & salsa.
Nadia IssaBellaFebruary 27, 2015
Start with Guac and empenadas, then carry on to the tacos! The carnitas and beer-battered fish are my favourites!!
Sylvia MaddoxJanuary 19, 2013
I had actually ordered the Korean BBQ instead of the lamb, but I got the lamb... Holy fuck it was amazing. Also the skirt steak was great, but listen to the reviews: thou must inhale the lamb!!
Mike StrockoMarch 18, 2013
Eater.com suggests the lunch/brunch chicken thigh torta: A crusty roll is stuffed with tender confit chicken, black beans, crispy radish slivers, avocado, and an earthy adobo sauce.
Sasha ChinnayaJanuary 12, 2019
The pictures online were misleading but it is a comfy set up. The drinks are pricey. Wasn’t crazy about the food. I think it’s a good place for drinks and appetizers. Also chips and salsa aren’t free.
Rebecca HMay 29, 2013
Great drinks! The lamb naan and Korean BBQ tacos were the best. Very limited menu and spicy so if picky or don't like spicy try a different spot!
Megan MJanuary 7, 2013
They put a lot of love and effort into their drinks, the salvation margarita and traveler (try w/ tequila instead of vodka) are absolutely delicious. Still working out some service kinks.
Mike B.June 20, 2013
Want to try all of their tacos? They have a secret off-menu sampler (one of each taco). Ask your server in a quiet whisper and you'll be taking a flight if tacos in no time.
Natalie FreilichDecember 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ceviche was great but the Moroccan lamb taco was out of this world grilled to sophistication. Cute BK setting in Murray hill def my new lunch escape.
suadJuly 17, 2018
The staff is super nice, welcoming and friendly, but the food is tasteless. Tried the chicken, fish, and beef tacos & none of them stood out, tried four appetizers as well and they were tasteless too.
Erin ReillyMarch 24, 2013
Do yourself a favor and get the guac. Maybe the best I've ever had- perfect amount of kick to it. Also the Moroccan lamb on naan is amazing.
Susan S.August 10, 2017
The Chilean rosé sangria was perfect! So delicious. It comes with little chunks of strawberries, I highly recommend!
Nicky van der WattJuly 20, 2013
This place is amazing. Brilliant service, had the pork toastada and the chips&guac - literally incredible. The strawberry cocktail is also delicious.
JT TeranNovember 22, 2016
Literally all their tacos are amazing. It's pricey, and portions are small, but the flavors they incorporate are incredible.
No Leftovers Jackie GebelJanuary 11, 2017
Rooftop in the summer- Taco stand and happy hour. Awesome drinks. Rosè in a can
Sue EllenOctober 31, 2017
Really nice rooftop and restaurant! The view from the rooftop is amazing
GabyAugust 2, 2015
Beautiful decor and chill vibe. The food portions are very small so don't come here hungry. Rooftop during sunset is a must.
ᴡ SwobodaJanuary 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great bar, special breakfast (choose the Steak Burrito). They have a fancy coffee maker but only serve standard back (was told they are working on it)
Toad MushroomMarch 16, 2014
CHURROS: paired with semi-sweet chocolate. churro outside is a little hard and chewy - should be hard & crispy or soft & chewy. overall, subpar churros.
Victoria I.January 23, 2017
Located in the Pod39 hotel, delicious food, dark and nice for date

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