This Upper East Side taqueria serves a variety of Mexican favorites. Looking for tacos? You’ve come to the right spot. Choose from options like carnitas, pulled chicken, Modelo-battered cod, braised lamb with feta, hand-carved short rib and chile-marinated shrimp ($3 each). Appetizers like grilled queso blanco with ham and house-pickled cactus ($14), yucca croquettes ($14) and flash-fried plantains might also tempt you ($12). You’ll also find entrees like cilantro-lime chicken ($17), a black bean and veggie quesadilla ($19) and charbroiled pork tenderloin with tamarind glaze ($21) on the menu. And you can’t go without guacamole ($9) topped with bits of chorizo ($2 extra). Come during happy hour from 4–6pm on weekdays to snag a margarita, glass of sangria or draft beer for just $6.
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- Address
- 1685 1st Avenue
- New York
- 10128
- Transport:
- Subway: Q at 86th
- Price:
- Average Price: $25
- Opening hours:
- Mon-Thur: noon-midnight, Fri-Sun: noon-1am
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