Tres Carnes
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Flatiron District, New York
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Blows Chipotle out of the water with their real deal Texas 'cue. Get an "El Tres Bowl" with Smoked Brisket Double Meat. Don't miss the corn, guac, and squash toppings! Read all about it below! Read more
The Wall Street JournalJune 14, 2013The brisket and pork are smoked for about 16 hours and both are very good. The chicken gets a quick turn in the smoker, too, making it sweet and juicy. Read more
Christina OlenickAugust 30, 2014The southern style meats are amazing! (Try the brisket) but even better the people that work here are awesome and they always have the tunes bumping! Love it!
Kareemah BattsAugust 15, 2014I love getting my meals in the bowl, and combined meats. Don't get a soda. Get one their homemade drinks they are the best. I have never met a happier staff in the heart of the city.
Winner! It's like a fancier Chipotle with smoked BBQ meats. Their meat guy comes from Salt Lick near Austin, TX. Try different combos of meats and toppings with the "charred" hot sauce.
The pork shoulder and the brisket are both awesome, but if they have the pork belly as their weekly smoke, GET IT! It's so amazing it should seriously be on the menu full-time.
Ryan KimApril 25, 2013Get the brisket duh. But also get in a bowl. That way you can taste the meat individually. This place is light years better than chipotle and also better than dos toros. But the line moves way slow.
Amber LunaDecember 15, 2015You can't go wrong with a brisket burrito. Everything is always fresh and I can honestly say after having a burrito from Tres Carnes I don't go anywhere else.
New York PostMay 24, 2013Meats are smoked Texas-style with a traditional rub and packed into soft-shell tacos and burritos. Try signature brisket burritos and soft tacos ($9.50) with a secret-recipe rub of 11 spices. Read more
Lou CarulliDecember 12, 2014Think Chipolte meets Texas BBQ and you have Tres Carnes.....The brisket bowl is my favorite and you taste the great smokey flavor in the meet with every bite!
Brisket salad bowl is absolutely delicious (ask for habanero sauce if you like spicy), but portions are smaller than nearby Chipotle and Choza.
Michael SinenskySeptember 22, 2013Owner's Tip:1/2brisket,1/2 chicken burrito w/green rice,black beans, pico, guac, green & xxx hot sauce, lil' crema, lil' cheese,& squeeze a lime. Wash down w/dark & smoky michelada (spicy)
Ryan AmbsJanuary 11, 2015Still deciding if I can cosign this place. The burritos are distinctly different from anything else you'll get in NYC, more barbecue than spice. Pretty damn good but different enough to think twice
The specials are always worthwhile - recent items ranged from Antelope (!) to Lamb to Bison, which are a great answer to your coworker who wants to go to Chipotle.
Mike DudasApril 30, 2014These folks smoke their meats to perfection and add dynamite rice, beans & guac to create some of the best damn burritos on the Isle of Manhattan.
L 2KSeptember 2, 2013Vegetarians: eat here! The green poblano rice and beans are cooked in vegetable broth. Try a rice bowl with the street-cart corn and roasted squash.
Robert AccetturaJuly 5, 2015You want the brisket. You also want the guac. Great food decent prices. Chipotle is right next door. I can see this place holding its own.
Tom MialeApril 18, 2013Brisket is the way to go, but make sure to leave room for the INSANE churro donut with smoked sugar.
Tim SheyApril 26, 2013If you choose to eat here, just half a block from a Chipotle, just know you're funding the opening salvo of a full scale burrito war that could have untold effects on NYC.
MarcApril 17, 2013Tasting Table says: Fast-casual "Texican"; Menu features slow-smoked Texas salt-and-pepper brisket, chicken adobo, pulled-pork barbecue, smoky guacamole and a churro doughnut
Chipotle on steroids. If you asked for mixed meats you usually get more food. If you want something lighter you can ask for greens instead of rice.
AustinApril 19, 2013Awesome flavors. Brisket is a must. The taco portions were TINY though. Not near enough meat for the price. Bowl is the move to make.
Lea CeasrineNovember 19, 2014The poblano rice bowl is so yummy, they added free squash and corn. So much healthier than chipotle.
KendallMay 11, 2013The brisket tacos are amazing. Don't overload them with add-ons, this isn't Chipotle. The guy running this place knows what he's doing, I promise.
Mike FriedlichDecember 5, 2016Brisket and chicken bowl was good (brisket was good, though I couldn't really taste chicken). But it was too expensive, & although a bit better than chipotle, all these places taste the same
ChelseaJuly 11, 2013New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue recommends the Brisket Burrito ($8.73) at this new Tex-Mex joint where Chipotle meets Salt Lick.
Sigalle BarnessApril 20, 2013The beef brisket is amazing - absolutely get a taco or rice bowl with that. Guac and chips was nothing special. Staff is super friendly!!
The brisket bowl is tasty. They'll ask if you want squash, corn, or guac. Tell them you want all three.
Steven YNovember 21, 2013The brisket is SO good - the quality of all the ingredients are so much higher than Chipotle right around the corner
Kate FurmanOctober 25, 2015Try brisket tacos. They give you a generous serving of guac when ordering the guac and chips.
dingus dangusApril 26, 2013Good brisket. The extra hot salsa is actually spicy. Get it to go and eat at Madison Square Park while it's nice out.
Lisa ParavanoJune 14, 2013listen up: get the pork shoulder w squash & corn w salsa and thank me later. skip all that guac & cheese nonsense.
Dina RughaniDecember 2, 2014Get the pork. All the meat is smoked giving it a more dimensional flavor than chipotle.
Its Texas BBQ meets Casual Mexican and its awesome. Brisket is outrageous, and the burrito bowls are HUGE.
Joanna SmithJanuary 3, 2014The brisket is deliciously smokey. I would never think to add squash to a burrito, but it really elevates it.
David DunhillNovember 22, 2014Hands-down best quick lunch in the area. Great bbq-mexican at good prices.- Tom MialeApril 18, 2013Brisket is the way to go, but leave room for the INSANE churro donut with smoked sugar.
Get the chicken, with some quac, the meat is smoked... So good!
@JaumePrimeroMay 9, 2013Once you come here, you'll never waste your time at Chipotle again. Tres Carnes is a temple of burrito amazingness.
raul gutierrezAugust 17, 2013Two A+orders: Brisket + yellow rice + poco de gallo taco, Chorizo + green rice + chilies
- Courtney NJune 19, 2013They were playing the jams there tonight! Fugees, Pliers, Bob Marley... Definitely fits the whole vibe.
This is a good place to eat. I recommend the brisket burrito 2x with an apple soda.
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Tres Carnes is a one-of-a-kind fast served BBQ eatery offering authentic, Texas smoked meats in burritos, tacos and more. Available for dine-in or take-out.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(212) 989-8737
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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