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    El Cabron

    3.9 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Jin Hao Y.

    Came craving some tacos. The tacos itself were pretty decent and size wise good. Not really the best place for tacos in NYC but will satisfy you nevertheless. Service was mostly just self service order and wait. Not really any ambiance to speak of.

    Rice
    Eugene C.

    I came here recently for a friend's birthday who was a big fan of tacos. I've also been here a few times to get a taco or two on the go when in the area. This time we got rice and ordered the 15 taco special for our group. We got shimp tacos, pork tacos, and chicken tacos. They were all delicious. We wanted to get the lamb tacos but they were all sold out. El Cabron is definitely what I would classify as a quintessential cheap eat for dining in. Most cheap eats are more suitable for just ordering it to go, which this place also has a separate store front next door to do. But El Cabron has the feel of dining at some grandma's house for a meal and is reasonably priced. The service is pretty cordial and quick. Normally, I would go with my local taco truck for a taco or burrito but I would go to El Cabron for tacos for sure. I am fan of value in terms of food quality with very little frills. The space itself is pretty small. Our group was the only somewhat big sized group in the establishment and in all fairness they could probably only fit one other group of 5-10 in the space. They also have a lot of day of the dead type decor in the space.

    John Paul M.

    Food is delicious. Service fantastic and the decor is really cool with Mexican decor.

    Steak Tacos
    Sydney S.

    There's a lot to love about this small Mexican shop! I ordered steak tacos & a chips/pico/guac combo and am a VERY happy camper. The tacos are a filling portion size & the meat is well-seasoned. The pico was just okay but the guac was delicious so again, net positive! I ordered for takeaway & my food was ready in 10-15 minutes. The woman working was very nice & packed our food SO securely... my husband commented on the meticulous packing for transport We will be back!

    Drink & Food menu

    Cheap & reasonably priced Mexican food & drinks in the Lower East Side. Owners & staff are super nice. They even have a "Super Taco Tuesday" specials: $4 select tacos, $5 draft, $10 margaritas.

    Nachos w chorizo
    Kenny Z.

    We came to this restaurant on a super rainy day and we were greeted by the warmest welcome by the most amazing waitress. The music was very uplifting for the gloomy day it was. We could see that both families and people at the bar were having a good time. We started off with beers, Pacifico and Modelo. I ordered the 3 taco combo with chicken, as well as a fish taco on the side, and swapped with my friend who ordered the 3 taco combo with chorizo. I must admit the chorizo was a little more flavorful and the spicy definitely wasn't too overpowering. The green sauce that they provide for the table was very addicting, a staple to good tacos in my opinion. For the fish taco I was expecting the usual grilled fish fillet, but it was moreso seared, which was different but still tasted awesome. At the end, we had to go for round two on the chorizo so we split an order of the nachos with chorizo, which was definitely more food than we needed, but well worth it.

    STEAK TACO
    Chris M.

    Great Tacos and cool vibe. Small place but relaxing! Right on the corner! Don't miss out!

    Inside
    Amy F.

    The ambiance is casual and Hispanic music can be heard in the background. Service is cordial. Food might take slightly longer to come. The food itself is tasty and comes in good proportions. Good for a casual lunch/dinner

    2. Al Pastor Taco
    Bill S.

    El Cabron made us some righteous tacos! My wife, after her haircut gets in the car almost in tears. She says: They cut my hair too short! Now when I was 18, I allowed a person hired by the government to completely shave off my hair. I don't understand why my wife is upset but I must turn that frown upside down. I ask: are you hungry? Can I take you to a place that has your favorite food? Between the sobs, she waves at me. Enter El Cabron. This word is throwing me, I could say faccia brutta, is it a similar meaning? It's lost in translation but tacos are a universal language. First thing to point out, El Cabron is small. My broom closet can kick its ass. There are tables outside if you would like to enjoy your meal in the open air. My wife doesn't want onions or guacamole on her tacos. Her rules. I order her two tacos and I order two for myself, Al Pastor and Chorizo. The tacos arrive and they are epic. My wife sadness turned to gladness. All is right with the world. You could said those tacos were G.O.A.T! (Greatest of all time) but I can't make these decisions, damn good taco that is worth a repeat trip. Thank you El Cabron for taking away my wife's sadness with some great tacos. Signed, El Salty Jefe

    New bar menu! The chile relleno was !!
    Twiz R.

    Food is cheap and flavorful! Service is great and attentive. Though they should give both a fork and a knife when eating! The new bar menu is good.

    Al Pastor Tacos

    Used to be the LES Crepes and Tacos place, but I guess they had a little bit of a rebrand, tacos were good, but they weren't trompo al pastor which is what I prefer, and the salsas weren't doing it for me, but it was nice. The guy spoke both Spanish and English and it seemed like a lot of Spanish speakers in the joint .

    Timothy C.

    This is a small, unpretentious spot that offers burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, and bowls. It's better for takeout, as there isn't much seating available here. If you're craving some quick Mexican food with decent portions and variety, this is a solid place to drop by.

    Out front
    Erika S.

    After getting my nails done on Orchard I was walking around the neighborhood looking for something to eat. This place happened to be on the corner and was filled with people eating out front. So we walked in and saw the many menu options they had and immediately ordered Chicken Tinga tacos and Coronas. It took a little minute but if you know good authentic food you know it's worth the wait! And it was! The tacos were flavorful and filled with cilantro and onions. They paired it with radishes and your choice between 2 sauces. One was mild and one was spicy. I mixed them both and we inhaled the tacos. The staff was also very friendly.

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    10 years ago

    Got our order wrong, placed us behind people that came 10 minutes after us, and never got our food Bc we waited 30 minutes. BULLSHIT!!

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    13 years ago

    I should've reviewed weeks ago. Small place, very quaint and amazing Crêpes. Friendly staff. Love Ant!! Highly recommended

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    11 years ago

    This place is a little gem! Charming and fresh. Great crepes and best fish tacos in the city!

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    We are living in U.S for nine minths and best burritos ever. Lamb burrito is so delicious!!!!!!!!

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    11 years ago

    Delicious !! Authentic tacos made right on the spot while some music plays from the speaker. A must have for lunch or late night drunk eats.

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    Very good food. Very slow. Don't give you the option on Seamless to customize your tacos.

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    Drive by burrito joint. The spicy shrimp burrito was fantastic. I will return multiple times to repeat order and try new menu items.

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    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

    What a GORGEOUS space. Whoever interior decorated this restaurant deserves their tens because it is…read morea spectacle. I had only seen daytime pics, but being there in the evening is a treat. If you are someone who is looking at an aesthetic place, this is a top contender. Unfortunately, I would say this place is better looking than the food is good. The food was fine, appetizers were all fresh but lacked any real depth in flavor. I wasn't too thrilled with the bone marrow I had either (but the tortillas come in the cutest basket). Personally, if it wasn't for the drinks and the space, I cant say this place is worth it - you're not coming here for the food. Another little complaint I have is the women's restroom on the second floor - right by the door is a floor to ceiling mirror which I understand was included to make the space seem bigger, but my friends and I agreed that it is a little misleading - I kept wanting to walk into it thinking there was more space there and not wall. I would recommend maybe putting a decal on it to clearly show its mirror.

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