Salvation Taco
(Now Closed)Taco Restaurant, Bar, and South American Restaurant$$$$
Murray Hill, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Eater recommend this place
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Ryan WarrenderNovember 16, 2015Tacos are on point. Are you waiting? Probably. Go play ping pong by the back bar.
The cauliflower taco is fantastic as is the lamb taco. Try the weathervane cocktail. And the music is great but not too loud.
Mo SMarch 4, 2013My personal favorites here are (in order): sweetbreads, Morocco lamb, and fried fish. Skirt steak was a little tough and Korean BBQ was kind of a miss for me.
FlaveJune 19, 2013Negra Modelo lager is incredible. Smooth and dark. Tacos x3 are dear but delicious. The guacamole is on point, lime sets it off!
Loved the tacos al pastor and the carne asada tacos. Both seemed very fresh and tender. The amount of heat was perfect.
Claire J SongJune 22, 2015order from the to-go menu on the ground floor, where Salvation’s main dining room is, and then head up to the 17th-floor terrace.
Nick OApril 17, 2013Go for the Family Feast; whole fish or the pork shank were both great to share among four people. Lamb shoulder is next!
Donny TsangMay 20, 2013If you don't mind sucking on chicken feet and spitting out tiny bones in front of other diners, get the crispy chicken feet. Spicy, crispy and delicious.
Lucy MariaJuly 14, 2017The fish tacos and cauliflower tacos are so yummy and they make one mean margarita!
Sebastian GFebruary 19, 2016Loved the tacos - and also a very good bar selection. Great place with a nice atmosphere
Shilpa MehraMarch 31, 2013The kimchi tacos were great.. the cauliflower ones were a pleasant surprise. A lot of flavor and a little bit if a kick!
Garett PressMarch 19, 2015All their food as salty as hell but it's really fun to order short rib or another meat and make your own tacos. DIY FTW
HenaliApril 24, 2015these reviews here are right on point! Cauliflower Tacos, Guac, & their strong margs on the rocks...YUUM!
Jeffrey GlueckMarch 13, 2014Better decor / scene than food. Many items from other tips and the wsj article no longer on menu. No tasting flights to sample different tacos. No sweetbreads or Pecan tacos. Cauliflower tacos best.
Tommy DesrosiersJune 26, 2014Great food and great drinks. Service is fast and good. A bit pricy but totally worth it!
Ben EllingsworthJanuary 9, 2014This place is great for groups. Excellent food, great drinks and fantastic service.
- DoubleDeuceApril 29, 2015It's the Scene you've been looking for (or not). No hipsters here, not even many Bros in their boat shoes, just medium-scale surbanites who are in on the train (?). That said, tons of good energy.
L ErskineAugust 29, 2018Ask for a@second tortilla on your taco. Delicious, but wet. Soaks through the first one.
Maria Emilia VargasNovember 14, 2018Great rooftop, not great food selection when you’re up there but good happy hour place with coworkers
Laura I.September 2, 2014Loved the empanadas stuffed with queso and the dorado crispy tacos. Skip the Margs from the spout.
Fun place to go with groups! Order a bunch of different kinds of tacos and share!
Kevin ThompsonApril 2, 2015Definitely get the cauliflower and fish tacos. Al Pastor Quesadilla is overrated, so is carnita taco.
GenaApril 11, 2013While the food is delicious, don't be surprised when your bill is slightly higher then anticipated. These are not cheap tacos, especially since they are super tiny (4 bites max).
Great tacos joint and awesome cocktails,Chris and Tegan will take care of you and make everything perfect!
Eric VenkerApril 25, 2013American firing squad is the cocktail to go for. Grab a steak taco with it and you will not be disappointed.
Ashley GildinDecember 18, 2012Lamb, sweet bread and steak tacos all amazing. Food + prices = A... Service=D, definitely needs some work
Ray LinMay 7, 2013Tasty unconventional tacos. Try the lamb (on naan tortilla) and the skirt steak with chipotle.
If you like the taste of citrus, try the weathervane and the palabra final cocktails! My faves!
Courtney JaeFebruary 3, 2013Absolutely freezing in here but boy is it beautiful! Great tacos for a great price. Get the pork belly and pineapple appetizer.
Toad MushroomMarch 16, 2014CHIPS & GUAC: guac is topped with cilantro (for those non-cilantro eaters) - a little too much lime making the guac not as creamy as it could be. chips are super salty.
deestivAugust 27, 2014Tacos and ping pong, ain't nothing better. Make a reservation or get there early - it gets super crowded
Alma A.September 14, 2014I love that this place is equipped with outlet plugs by your table/booth so you can charge your phone.
Jorge AldayApril 6, 2013If its just two of you, order the whole fish. You get a lot more tacos for your money and it is delicious.
Hannah ParvazNovember 1, 2017Really cute rooftop if you can get up. Limited veg options, but super delicious.
- Anne PolFebruary 1, 2013Ask for the spicy salsa. Tapatio is fine, but is better suited for eggs than for nice tacos. That said, overall, the food is great.
Kevin DudleyAugust 7, 2014Everything we had here was great, but the barbacoa torta really stood out.
Gabriel AndersonMarch 30, 2014The fish tacos and carne tacos... Oh boy! Packed w/ so much flavor. Can't go wrong.
Ken SuhOctober 24, 2016More like bar with fusion taco selection. Interesting place for recommendation. 😎
Only place in the city I've seen with free ping pong! Awesome vibe and really cool decor
Kayleigh HarringtonAugust 10, 2014Split the taco plates with friends and don't leave until you've checked out Pod39 upstairs.
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Salvation Taco
145 E 39th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY 10016
United States
New York, NY 10016
United States
At: Pod 39 Hotel
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
(212) 865-5800
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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